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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-11-19

Does the reader believe in
dreams Most men and women do,
though few admit their credulity.
A strange story is told in foreign
newspaper of Chinese boy at
Shanghai, who told his schoolmas-
ter that he had dreamed that his
step-mother had murdered him and
hidden him in a jar under the floor
of her house. Soon after the
boy no longer came to school, and
the master called at the house to
inquire for him. An unsatisfactory
reply was given, which excited the
suspicious of the dominic, who took
the liberty of tearing up the floor
of the room, and behold! there
was the corpse of the unfortunate
lad, nicely dissected and slowed
away in the jar! The murderer
has been duly executed, and the
faith of the Shanghais in dreams
has been prodigiously refreshed and
strengthened. This, of course, is
without reason. If the boy had
cause to suspect his step-mothers
intentions, he naturally dreamed of
the act which he supposed that she
was contemplating. 1t is suggested
also that in China the hiding of a
corpse in n large procelain vase
which would prevent the escape of
the odors of decomposition-and
its concealment under the floor may
be common practice in cases Of
murder.
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The Grave.

The grave, all still and shadowy, lies
Beneath its followed ground;
And dark the mist TO human eyes
That float its precincts round.
No music of the grove invades
That dark and weary way;
And fast the votive fowret fades
Upon its heaving clay.
And vain the tear in beauty's eyes
The orphans groan in vain;
No sound or clamorous agony
Shall pierce its gloomy reign.
Yet that oblivion of the tomb
Shall suffering Man desire;
And through that shadowy gate of gloom
The weary soul retire.
The bark, by ccascless storms oppressed,
Runs, madly TO the shore;
And there the grief-worn heart shall rest
There, where 1t beats no more.
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TO Miss B. ID.

To Miss Il. ID.
Mid fancy's fairest fiowry dell,
I'll pen thought to thee;
Sketched from all that does excel,
Sweet nature made thee free.
Bcrcft OF every single fault,
Remarked for every virtue fair;
If natures faircst work could be bought,
Decidedly it's lavished there.
Generous thou art, and kind-hearted;
Every one in thy presence may dwell;
There's smile on thy lips, cen when parted
Damask roses beauty can't excel.
o, lovelicst lass of Alpcna,
You nre pure rs the angels above,
l. ike the gladiator on the arena,
Eternally / pleadge thee my love.
Eco AMo TE.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
States the dominant foreign influence in that

States the dominant foreign influence IN that
Empire
A correspondent Of THE TRIBUNE has on.
deayored to throw some light on the CAUSE VI
the growth of American influence ID Japan
but probably none can truly explain IL, any
more than any can tell US why Japan deilD-
erotely chose to forsake an ancient ieuuai
isolation for a liberal intercourse with an
nations and reorganized government buV
we must call attention to this subject Oh our
close relations with Japan, because so much
dcncnds on our management of those reiauonS'
we have peacefully acquired an aScol.ue"oy
in the foreign and domestic pony ol
tho Fmpire which entails great respons'oni'y
IN our Government. There is something
touching in the confidence anu trust WIN
which the new nation of Japan comes 70 tne
United States for aid in every developing IN
terest and novel relation. Diplomacy, traue'
education, mechanics, law, and manufactures
have each in turn sought in our country lor
EXPERTS who should carry the arts and sciences
of our civilization to the newly-awakened
people Of Japan. We cannot ailord 10 sehu
thither any but the very best representa-
tiyes of the interest which is desired 10Y the
benefit of our new allies. We have place
hunters and incapables enough hanging about
our public service; We have no right TO sehu
any of them to our friends across the Paclhc'
So far as we know, the experts in interna-
tional law, teaching. customs, coinage, excise,
and other professions and trades, who have
been sent TO Japan on recommendation OF our
Government, have been creditable and tar
representatives. But we must remember that
we are practically Americanizing this pagan
"empire," and that the honor of our own
country, as well as much of the prosperity OF
that depend upon our management. Japan
comes to us for instruction in the new clYlll-
cation which we consider so much superior to
the ancient form that she is now forsaking.
We are Offering new lamps for old
shall we defraud her1 Japan claims that
our early intimate relations with her involve
certain advisory guardianship in case OF un-
happy complications with other nations. Are
we prepared to have that claim allowedY We
have conquered close friendship by the arts
of peace. Shall we make that alliance enduring
by honesty, fair dealing, and thoughtful care
We have probably tried our last experiment
in bombshell diplomacy. Let us see how we
shall succeed as special friend and ally OF a
new old pagan nation.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
AMERICA AND JAPAN.

1t was an American Minister in China, sue
ceeding Mr.. Burlngame, who held that equal
treaty relations could not be sustained by the
United States with pagan nation. He
argued, we believe, that no trustworthy basis
of intercourse could be established between
our Republic and the Empire of China so long
as the latter did not have a Christian morality
wrought into its whole foreign and domestic
policy, coloring all its formal acts and rea-
tions. This was paying higher compliment
to our own Government than it deserves,
perhaps; certainly it was establishing harsh
rule in the regulation of diplomatic inter
course with China and Japan. 1t is easy to
see that such theory as the one suggested
must lead to the adoption of "gunboat
"policyn with these nations instead of the
peaceful and eficacious cooperation which was
so admirably sustained in China by the late
British and American Ministers-Sir Frederick
Bruce and Mr.. Burlingame. To hold pistol
at the head of the terrified Oriental and tell
him that he must have railroads, steamboats,,
and foreign trade, would be to treat him as
pagan who did not possibly understand
Christian civilization, but it would not
commend that kind of civilization to
the heather. We tried that style of mission
ary labor in the Corea, where Secretary Fish's
representative attempted to force the New
Testament and California breadstuffs upon
the astonished natives by the mild persuasives
of Paixhans and howitzers. To treat the
pagan party to our contracts as il he were
honest and really meant to keep his word, is
more Christian-like; in the case of Japan it
has been more successful. The mortar boats
and rude bombshells failed to accomplish any
thing in the Corea. An honest straighttor-
ward policy in japan has given tho United
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

rous adherent of the fallen empire. He Sc
lected his diplomatic corps with admirable fit
ness, because he did not hold that party dis
tinctions should deprive nation of the scr
vices of its best men. The result has been
that his administration is a success, and has
survived dangers which would have stranded
a government relying upon the support Oh
party and basis of irrccOncilable hate.
There are in France as well as at Washing
ton political chi6onniers-men with the muck
rake-who were ready to tell Thicrs what the
Bonopartists said Of him; and to tell them
what strong language he used in their regard
in times past but with more wisdom tnan
Chandler, they did not fooishly spend time
and money in doing so-did not strive to keep
back the popular tide with ptchfork.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
DRIFT OF THE PRESS.

The Portland Argus regards "the question
that Maine will for Greeley and Brown as settled"
aud says has information which leaves no douO upon
that point
Discussing the political situation, The Rich
fnohd Enquirer speaks thus confidently OF Vrsnias ac
ton We will carry the State by from 10000 to boooo
majority Tor the Philosopher aud occt AT least seven Out
OF the nine Congressman"
1t has been left to The Alta California, pub
shed in San Francisco discover the latest reason why
Mr. Greeley should not be President This the alarm
ing disclosure: Mr.. Greeley in the Presidential chair.
dose of Strychniue, OF DcrrinSer. ana Sac Sc1pcr
tyrdnnis would put Graz Brown ia his place, and tho
Democratic victory and rehabilitation would bo com
plete." oh my
Speaking of the Liberal prospects in its
section of Michigan. The Grand Rapids Times says "Ihe
stampede from the Regular Old Line Republican RANKS
10 Liberal Republicans in Jackson County. s worthy Of
note, Gov. Blair is at the head of tho movement and
viii stump the State for Greeley. The Hon Amos Root
says that he OF the original Republicans m 1884,
aud helped torln tho party under tho Oaks ~ laoAsoa
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
in referring to the domestic poiity OIL tho
King of the Cannbal Islands.


King of the Cannibal Islands
II has required great industry ana ACTIVITY
IN throe wears 10 reduce O country once rather
noted for its spirit to such sorry position
among nations. This Administration found
our foreign relations in the most ia'olaoio
condition. There was general deslre anu III
tention on the part of oil CIVILIZED nations 10
establish and maintain the most cordial rela-
t;ons with us. Not the least advantageous
frnit of the war was this increase of respect
and regard which followed it. The hard work
had been done by preceding administrations,
and nothing remained but to enjoy the beneht
of tbe altered position. But what has been
tbe RESULT There is scarcely Court III
Furope with which we have not had some dis
agreeable passage, and not one in which we
have come out of it creditably. The long
souabble with England, beginning with
mutual cheating and distrust, and ending with
frank expressions of hostility and contempt
will for long time prevent the restoration Oh
those friendly feelings which were never
so necessary as now for the welfare OK
both countries. An utterly useless quarrel
with the Russian Minister, which might have
been settled without word of scandal or q
sacrifice of dignity, but which was dragged
by the Government into public, and paraded
by the President in his message to Congress,
has alienated that frank and demonstratve
friendship of the Russian imperial famlly'
which had hitherto formed an important ele-
ment in the calculations of European diplo-
matists. The reckless publication OF a conii-
Dental letter from Mr.. Marsh has weakened
ia
our most valuable and competent ENJOYS on
the continent. The gross contempt OF the
service exhibited by other appointments has
also had its effect in lowering the position OF
the country abroad. We do not, of course,
mean that the nation is dishOnored by these
| incidents, but they have accustomed foreign
Cabinets to look upon our Government as one
| with which it is not necessary to observe the
ordinary courtesies and ciyilities
From this it comes that although the whole
world knows our real strength, our real wealth.
the courage and spirit of the masses OF the
people, there is not the same pmchious re-
gard for our susceptibilities in any foreign
Cabinet which is shown to other powers OF
our rank Germany bombards capital on ouI
borders without consulting US. English Minis
ters say in public speeches and III Parliament
that our Government bas been guilty OF pre-
varication. The Volunteers Of Cuba rob and
murder our citizens, and mob our consuls
sure of impunity. When we demand the re-
lease of an imprisoned American, the Spanish
Cabinet says we shall not have him unless We
ask it as favor. All these things, perhaps
do not mako much difference in the price OF
stocks. Yet every one would feel more COM
Portable if they did not happen. And sooner
or later if they do not come to an end, they
will cease to be sentimental and become real
| injuries
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
THE LIBERAL STRENGTH IN KANSAS.
To the EdiGor Of The Tribune.
i. L., L l.. d., ~.

SIR: While the Liberal Republican party OF
Kansas may not carry the State this FALL careful
yey OF the political field gives hopeful view OF
the situation than the boasng claims of the Perpet
uate-Ourselyesino ofce" party would to Indicate
All the leading Democrats who attended the State Dem
ocratc Nominating Convention (which sent delegates
Baltimore Instructed TO indOrse the Cincinnati COnven
ton and its nominees openly declared that the Balti
more Convention unwise TO put straight
Democratic ticket in the field they should SUPPORT Gree
ley and Brown, and the sentiment 10 per
wade the entire rank and file OF the party.
What strength the Liberal movement will receive from
the old Republican organization it is at present difficult
to determine but far can be learned the prospects
are most 1aterng In this township full onethird OF
the Republican voters have already declared for Gree
ley and Brown and many waiting TO hear from
Baltimore. OF % readers OF THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE, ~
are going send its editor the White House.
This ratio may not hold gUOd throughout the State but
1t at least, away from all but few central points
where the Federal patronage welded by the one-man
power has not manifested It's poisonous effects.
There Is deepSeated conviction In the minds OF tho
OF this state that the last two three 6enaOrl
elections have been carried BY fraud. IL Is evident
that the for the reelection OF POmerOY Will bo
championed by the Grant party, and tins alone VIII
drive into the LIBERAL ranks, IN the very
o the elccted to the Legislature by tho
Liberals could support him. J.s.I
O-dkes, Jefferson Co., Kansas, June %, 1872.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

RESULTS OF GEN. GRANTS DIPLOlIACY.
We rarely see q more striking instance Of
the contempt which is bred of familiarity
than the manner in which Mr.. Gladstone per-
mitted himself to speak of Mr.. Fish in the
debate in the House of Commons ON the 18th
ultimo. A member had asked if the report
were true that "the American Ministers had
"dispersed from Washington at the moment
when the question of Arbitration had reached
its most critical stage. The Premier, with an
elephantine jocularity which is most unex-
pected from such a source, responded that
they had received no information in regard to
this flight Of the Ministers except in the case
of Mr.. Fish. "What we have understood as to
"Mr. Fish is that his health, / am afraid, has
"suffered during these egotiations-thOugh
"he does not enjoy the great sanitary advan-
"tage which we have in sitting for eight or
"nine hours in crowded assembly while ne
"g6tiations are being carried on. | believe it
ais true that he has retired from Washington
"to his country house" Mr.. Gladstone
has gotten so far in his appreciation of
the self-respect of our Government,
that he thinks it safe and proper
thing to make jokes about them on the floor
Of Parliament. He has no more hesitation
in snecring at the exhausting labors of Mr..
Fish than one OF our Senators wonid have
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
Netu'Oork Daily Gribarare
FRIDAY, JULY ., 1872.

The opposition to President Thiers 10 be losing
strength. -= An official report is made of the expe
ditiOn of the Fannie 70 Cuba.
Three U. g. officers abducted VIM. White by mistake,
in Canada, and then released him. go Charles Fran
els Adams, jr, delivered Fourth of July Grafton
Boston on the "Labor Problem" - Regattas were
held at Boston, Buffalo, and elsewhere. s= The Jubi
lee closing concerts were thinly attended. -sEx-
Secretary wees has written letter favoring the Gin
ounati movement.
Independence Day was universally observed in this
city and its vicinity. LOngfeow the mie-heat
race Medora the July stakes and Loche the purse
beaten horses at the Long Branch races Several
persons injured by railroad collision on the South
eide Railroad == Thermometer, So, $50, TAO.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
@ ENERAL POLITICAL NEWS


morality in our state, reduce to aysem the manpn,
ator, Of caucuses 80 that few designing men could
conro the popuar WILL and his great power has always
been as a manager aud wire-2niler. Not low nave
heard recently who voted for Lincoln say they might
have voted for Grant but could vote Tor Wilson.
for whom they had much less respect ne peenary
obnO xlous the foreign population as knONNOthbg,
and because he has been in the State legislature ana
ont OF IT, an ardent advocate Of the most srngeht pro
hbiton laws Not since he betrayed his party 10 to
Notlings las he been directly before the people
for their votep, and when 1t Is understood may Syey
sumner Massachusetts Republicans will show IN NO
yember how they esteem the man and lhe motive ibat
dictated bis nomination. , 80.
EOgtop, July 2, 1879.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

BY an accident on the South Side Railroad,
Long Island, yesterday, several persons were
seriously, if not fatally wounded. The old
story is told: the conductor of one train, run
ming to avoid another which had the right of
way, is run into and wrecked The conduct of
the reckless conductor should not be held any
less culpable because he did not kill all the
passengers committed TO his care.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

On the second and third pages of THE
TRIBUNE will be found the complete Tariff
list, printed from the official figures. The
new rates as compared with the former are
also shown, and the new free list is clearly
exhibited
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

independence Day was celebrated in TINS
city with as much spirit as could be possibly
evoked in an excessively hot day. The show
ers of rain which cooled the air came too late
to abate the terrors of the midsummer neat
that dwindled the military parade ana drove
thousands to the sea-shore and suburbs
But the welcome rain dispersed the lingering
crowds which waited before the frugal exhi-
bition of the city's fireworks; and the DAY
closed MOSTLY, cbronicling greater list OF
casualties than usual, the cases of sunstroKe
being numerous but peculiar to the season.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
laborer and employer in the form OF legisla-
tive enactments.

The International Jubilee IN Boston was
brought to an end yesterday. The last days
performances in this unique festival were some
what marked by causeless panic in the Coli
scum, and by a severe thunderstorm But
the great musical event has passed away,
doubtless leaving behind it many pleasant
memories. 1t is not yet certain whether the
receipts eQualed the expenditures, but 1t Is
certain that as an esthetic experiment 1t has
Maid. If it has not remunerated its courageous
stockholders, mOre's the pity.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

Judge McCunn has granted an interview, in his
shirt and drawers, to city reporter. He believes
that his removal is lone of the most terrible blows
our system of State Government has received for
some time" For once we are happy to DO able to
agree with Judge McCunn. The "system" of which
he is the creature has received blow from which it
will hardly recover.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

The Baptist Weekly, published by A. s. Patton &
Co., No. 81 Park-row is handsome quarto of 10
pages, and wide-awake denomnatonal journal
such as every earnest Baptist will be glad to see
while it is also catholic in relation to those not of
il own sect.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

The Times is very much astonisbed TO learn that
"the night before the greatest race of the season
at his very DOORS" the President left his sea side
residence and spent two days at the capital engaged
In official duties. Well. 1t was strange,
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05
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The Hon. Gideon Welles, late Secretary of
the Navy, has written letter in which he
expresses his views On the Presidential con-
test with great point. Mr.. Welles has Wig
orous command of language, and, though not
specially choice in his epithets, certainly
makes himself clearly understood. His belief
in the shallowness of the trick of keeping up
old war-cries for a temporary purpose is
shared by innumerable voters.
New-York tribune., 1872-07-05

One of BostOn's many orators selected for
the theme of his Faneuil Han speech, yester-
day, the Labor Problem. That the question
was treated with dignity and ability will be
inferred when we say that the occasion was
Boston independence Day celebration, and
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eyslup, the conservative value Of co0pera-
ton and the folly Of expecting radical relief
from complications in the relations between
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ACADEMY OF MUs1c-English Grenadier Guard
Band Godfrey.
CENTRAL PARK GARDEN.-Summer NgnVS Non~
cert Theodore Thomas
TERRACE GARDEN.-Summer Nights Concert.
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