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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08
A SAD STORY.
The Bride of a Day-An Incident OF the
Metis Disaster-A Mistaken Identity.
From the New York Times.l

Metis Disaster-A Mistaken Identity.
From the New York Times.1
NEWPORT, X l., September 2.-George
w. Howard of Rome, New York, will be
remembered as the gentleman who was
married at Sharon Springs on Wednesday
last, and was on his way to visit brother
in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, when he lost
his bride Of a day by the late Nets disaster.
The next morning what was supposed to be
his wife's body was found, and it was re-
ported in these columns that her funeral
would take place at Sharon Springs yester-
day. The initials IN. A" were the same as
on his wife's rings, though it was of diff
ferent pattern, yet he did not feel positive
it was his wife. Being nearly exhausted
himself, and not in a condition to think
much about it, he concluded it must be her,
Accordingly a coffin was procured at Ston-
ington, and be started Saturday morning
for the home Of bis loved one.
He arrived there Saturday evening with
what he supposed was the remains of his
wife, but, on opening the. coffin at the resi-
dence of his wife's parents, they discovered
at once that it was not their daughter. The
scene that followed can be better imagined
than described. The afflicted husband at
once returned to StOnington and forwarded
the corpse by express. When he arrived. ne
found another man searching for the body
he had supposed was his wife. In the mean
time, his friends in Pawtucket had heard of
the lady who was picked up by the schooner
A. b. Belden and brought to Newport and
had telegrapbed to the undertaken for
description, which he gave, and at the same
time had a photograph taken and sent also.
This convinced them that the body which
has been in this city since Friday night was
no other than the wife of Mr.. Howard. He,
in company with his brother, arrived here
this morning. and at once identified her
The scene that follows beggars description.
As the husband gazed upon the remains of
his beloved he was deeply affected, as were
all present. The body was taken away on
the twelve o'clock boat, via Wexford and
will be taken at once to Rome, New York.
She was twenty-eight years old, and bears
striking resemblance to the woman the hus-
band had supposed was his wife. Mr.. How
ard states that the coat found upon her was
placed there by himself to keep her warm,
and that a moment after they were washed
from the Metis, and all his efforts to save
her were fruitless. 1t is sad story, prob
ably the most heartrending one that can be
told of the terrible disaster
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08
PafchOuIy.

One of the early fruits of the commerce
opened from the East by the establishment
of British rule in India was the introduce
ton westward of the famous Cashmere or
Indian shawIs. These 8hawls, wrought by
hand with great dexterity and taste from
wool of a tineness and beauty before un-
known to Europe, were soon in great re-
quest; and as they were enormously high
in value, the initiative Ingenuity of the
| West was soon put in rivalry with the skill
and advantages of the East. The Parisiang
succeeded in producing excellent counter
| feits, so good, it Is said, that unskilled per
sons were deceived as far as appearance
went; but yet there was one thing wanting
| The real India shawls possessed peculiar
and agreeable odor, which was as new to
European noses as the shawl5 themselves
were to European eyes. This odor peril
naciOusly clUng to the fabric, and genuine
India unfailingly advertised itself as such
by its perfume.
As may be imagined, the cause of this
Odor was duly inquired into. and it was
found to be given to the shawls by contact
with an herb known to the Hindoos as
pattcha pat or pGtchoui, or, as 1t Is more
commonly spelled, patch0uiy. Importation
of the dried herb, as an aid to the shawl
makers enterprise, naturally followed, and
this led to its introduction as perfume into
Europe, and thence to our own country. 1t
remains faY0Fite III Doth continents TO the
present day.
EPatchouiy somewhat resembles our com
mon garden sage. The ottar or odorous
principle resides in the leaves and stems,
and is easily separated by ordinary distil-
lation. The ottar is a very dense liquid, of
a veIlow-brown color and oily appearance,
and possesses an intense odor of a some
what musty turn, or as some one has well
said sit smells of old coats" To most per
sons it is positively disagreeable when
smelled in a concentrated state; but this is
equally true of most other pertaining sub
stances. When diffused it's character ia
quite changed, The strength of odor of
this ottar is so great that mixed volume
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08
MOI Swearing.

Not long since, at private entertain
ment, Bret Harte told the following story;
A teamster went counting girl who was
company, being on his very best behavior,
he was careful not to use any language
which would shock the exceeding proper
ears of his sweetheart. But one day
driving. up hill, he burst forth into the
most abjurgatiVe address to his animals,
never dreaming that the object of bis affec-
ton was standing by the roadside listening
to his profanity. But when she opened
s gPon nm fne B be b b0 6s ne gpn9
q Do you call that sweamng?" said he.
"' If you do, / don't know what you'd say
if yeu heard that fellow jist behind me
e1hort an impenitent mule
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

writer in household weekly gives
some excellent advice to women who want
WORK and its wages. In describing the
VAIN ana weary search of the traveller for
clearly; simple and palatabIe meals along
railroad lines, he suggests that good house
keepers who need employment should keep
neat eating houses where such meals conIf
be found. We wish that somehodv would
accept this suggestion and make sometime
of it. A pleasant, airy room, free from fiiesS'
where plain dinner of good materials
nicely cooked, could be got, would be a
very haven of delight to the public, and a
golden nest-egg to the proprietor. Let
there be no attempt to serve diabolcai
pastries and horrid messes with French
names; no human being in his right senses
ever eats such things. Such dining-room
anywh6re-in Wall street especially-would
make more money in month than poor
gOYerness or miL-worker sees in a year. To
women who know how to cook and are
sensible enough to do it, if they want to,
we commend this idea.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
Its Success in acknowledgements In
crease of TeIegraphing.

Its Success in acknowledgements In
crease of TeIegraphing.
We reproduce the subjoined Washington
dispatch from the st. Louis Globe:
WASHINGTON, September 1.-The Post
office Department is constantly in receipt
of interesting statistical and other informa-
ton bearing upon the question of the esta5-
lishment of postal telegraph in this
country. The success of the English sys-
TEN, which was undertaken under great
disadvantages about two years since, has
been so marked as to set at rest all doubts
of the expediency Of the scheme Tor the
adoption Of similar system in this country,
which was urged by the Postmaster General
in his last annual report.
+ The present rate is shilling, or twenty
five cents, per message of twenty words,
exclusive of address, throughout the United
Kingdom, being no reduction on the pre-
yiOus tariff Of the companies for 100 miles
or less, and reduction of only 33l2 per
cent on the tariff for more than 100 and
less than 200 miles. More than halt of the
messages of the companies had been car
riad at the shilling rate, on which there was
no reduction made by the postoffice, and
fully three tenths had been carried for Is
Cd. Yet, notwithstanding the sIightness of
the reduction in tariff, the increase in
traffic has been steady and most gratifying.
The following table gives comparative
returns for six weeks in the years 1870 and
1871
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08
alerr OrGfatts gep1thIifa1r.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE UNITED STATES
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF NEW ORLEANS
For the Sunday Republican,
DEATH OF A POETESS.

F7-t:,o r.sa s,,reof ont like b garden of promise
IL sts, vas Hgl,t 1yy it's sprir,ping rills
Ia IA cav far out on the shining hills
while flowers Of poesy Bprang at her de.
and over her head were the laureis Of fame
And birds few past on wings Of flame
And the balmy air was freighted with sunshine
Though no shadow came in the rays Of light,
And the odOrs sweet Of the jasmines white
Grew faint as she twined their starry flowers
Nore tban an early beauty hoe
yat mai aponpI, of heaven thew wore
T1-lv TO meet her souls satisfying
And behold the golden gates far away
Were aiar, and che saw as the bright light came
That pearly and white were the gates she should
enter.
And now much better" she thought IN her heart
erro Gather NV do,yers in tields immortal
Ava r',t, ma dr.,,,,,t fo,, tl,e +I,ir.+It f,,r+a;
oThere are little deeds from great thoughts spring
ing
Ant God viii find when tbey Gonna n IN. ca,inn
ETapda. read, n ,,s,,ar and scatter tr,e. s.ad
.fr ,,,i,,+ ,,,or+ a,,,,, fo,or ~, i, ,,,r,r, ,ooo4
rr,iolt 1rn, into ,,o,,e,, so,,,e Jor
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

A Saratoga letter says: "On Thursday
last an honest chambermaid in Congress
Hall found ladys beautiful solitaire dia-
mond earring in an old bachelors room
found it near the pillow, as she was max,
ing the bed. She took it to the hotel office,
and the clerk posted up this notice
Found-A Iadys solitaire earring. The
ring was found in a gentleman's room by
the Chambermaid. The lady who lost it
will find it at the office. All day long the
notice remained posted MP and hundreds
looked at it, but nobody claimed it. 1t is
worth at least 500, and its mate is worth
less without it; but it is probable that it
will never be claimed"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

How many men there are who have
ground and ground to make money that
they might be happy by-and-by, but who,
when they have got to be fifty or sixty
years old. have used up all the enjoyable
nerve that was in them During their
early life they carried toll and economy and
rugallty, to the excess of stinginess, and
when the time came that they expected ioy,
there was no joy for them.-Beecher,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08
The Press-A Noble Example by Great
Printer,


There is fine story told of Franklin, tbs
American philosopher. He began his career
as a printer. Soon after his establishment
III Philadelphia he was offered piece fol-
publication IN his newspaper, which might
bring handsome subsidy with it. Being
very busy he begged the gentleman would
leave it for consideration The next dav
the author called, and asked his opinion Of
it. "Why, sir" replied Franklin, Il am
sorry to say think it highly scurrilous and
defamatory. But being at loss, on ac-
count OF my poverty, whether to reject il
or not, thought l would put it to this
issue; at night, when my work was done, |
bought twO-penny Loaf, on which | supped
heartily, and then wrapping myself in my
great coat, slept very soundly on the floor
till morning, when another loaf and mug of
water afforded a pleasant breakfast. Move
sir, since l can live very comfortably in
this manner, why should prostitute my
press to personal hatred or party passion
for more luxurious living 2"
That triumph of personal independence
in righteous cause was worth a fortune 60
Franklin, and, no doubt, made man Of
him. Some one who read this anecIote
tells that it reminded him of Socrates REQ
ply to King ArcbeIaus, who had pressed
him to give up preaching in the dirty streets
OF Athens and come and live with him in
his splendid court. Meal. please your
majesty, is a halfpenny peck at Athens
and water | get for nothing
Although meal is not quite so cheap
among us now as at Athens in Socrates otimes
it is so cheap that the man ise afteB all
miserable pOltroon who soils his conscience
for the sake of a living. or what he is
pleased, in the littleness of hjs soul Ito Jeo
gard as ''positiOnSS'
But What if man Knows tRaf e'God "a
L.. !
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

A woman died III Connecticut last week
after few days illness, during which time
she had occupied room in which there
were green curtains. It is supposed the
arsenical properties of the curtains were
the cause of her death, as her husband and
infant child are now Frustrated with the
same symptoms.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

A man and his four sons were lately can.
sized on a barge near Wheeling, West Viz
ginia, and the father kept his four sons up
until they were rescued, and then fell back
and was drowned
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

The Ohio State Journal. in speaking of
the return Of a widow lady, says Mrs.
- and her whole family have returned to
the city" Now, if said widow is a mar
riageable widow, that reference to the
whole family" was uncalled for. aud
amounts to warning tor persons to 'be,
ware. OF that particular "viddere at all
events.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-08

"What are you drawing, Anna2" Use
making your pictur." SO the gentleman
sat very still, and she worked away very
earnestly for a while. Then she stopped,
compared her work with the original, ami
shook her little head. Il don't like it
much she said. faint great deal like
dOp'P
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
Ne ~ PUBLICATIONS.

The second volume of Our Young Yacht
ers' Seiies,' published by j. Il. Osgood (
Co., is issued. II is entitled LEFT on Labra-
dor, or the Cruise Of the Schooner Yacht
Curlew." It will be racollected that the first
volume was Camping Oat." This is an in
terestinG narrative OF cruise mad. by a par
t. which started IRON Squam, Mass. in Ju-
ly last, going to Cape Resolution on the north
side Of the entrance of Hudson Straits. and
having perilous passage in the ice. The
description of the Esquimau, their habits,
manner Of living and dogs is lifelke, and
quite as entertaining as the accounts of won
ders and perils which befell the party by land
and sea. 1t is fine book for the holiday
season. +. j. Pierce has it at his bookstore.
All lovers of poetry will be pleased to learn
that j r. Osgood & Co have Just published
the Complete Poetical Works of Whittier, in
one volume, in handsome print and binding.
There is no poet comes nearer the heart
Of the people Of New England than
Whittier. Many OF lis poems are pictures
of New England life. All Of them breathe
that spirit of manly independence, and love
of freedom which is characteristic of New
England. Their sincerity, earnestness and
simplicity find a way to all hearts, while in
gentle sympathy for the humble and erring
they are not excelled by the songs of Burns,
the peoples favorite poet Under his Qua
ker garb Whittier has soul that appreciates
the beautiful, and reyels in fancies gayer
than the realities Of fashion. We welcome
the new volume sincerely. F. J. Pierce has
it for sale.
Gail IIamilton's new book for little folks,
"Chld World" which was to have been is
sued last month, but for the destructive fire
at Rand & Avery's printing house, Boston, is
now nearly ready and will be issued by Shep-
ard & Gill on Thursday of the present week
The work is adapted for either boys or girls,
is written in the popular authors brightest
view, and in the two handsome editions to be
published will prove highly attractive holi-
day volume.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
IOREIGN NEWS.

King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway will
be formally crowned at Stockholm on the
18th Of May next.
Rich gold mines have been discovered at
Lebu, in the south Of Chill.
A movement is again on foot for the con-
solicitation of the Central American republics.
1t IS proposed to have government similar
to the United States.
The house in which Joan of Are was born
is falling into ruins. The officials of the De-
partment of the Vosges have decided to re-
pair it.
The Gace.a of Madrid (offieial) publishes a
royal decree establishing municipal organ
ization for Porto Rico. Some Of the journals
protest against this action of the Crown.
The death is announced of Marguerite Bel
langor, who played a conspicuous part in the
well known scandal connected with the sec
ond empire of France, under Napoleon the
Third.
\ public meeting has been held in Mel
bourne, Australia, to protest against the
coolie traffic.
MessrS. McDougal, Gray s Co. of Char
lottetown P Z. l.. suspended payment FRI
day.
The volcano of Santa Anna in Salvador is
active. Much damage to the coffee crop il
feared.
Theie was severe shock ofan earthquake
November Il at Valparaiso. No serious
damage was done.
It is reported tlla. N. de Lesseps cntertains
the idea of cutting a ship canal through the
isthmus Of Corintii, where excayating less
than five miles in length would open commu-
nication between the Gulf of Lepanto with
DR.. Lancaster, London Coroner, lately
stated a. the inquest Of an infant snothered
in bed by its mother, who fell asleep while
nursing it, that three thousand innocen;s are
thus killed yearly in England
The heavy rains in France have caused q
partial inundltion of the city of Lille, dis
patch from Nantes reports the river Loire
overfowed and the adjacent country flooded.
The quays and lower quarters Of Nantes are
entirely under water, presenting a fearful
spectacle. The Custom Iouse and all the
business houses in the flooded section of the
city are closed. A further destruction Of
property is appreherdcd. The railways in
that section are covered with water, and trav-
el IS Interrupted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18

money has not gone for naught, but is
aiding to build up defence for himself
against Il time of calamity like that OF
Boston or Chicago. Without some such
measure as this the policy holder IS at the
mercy of the underwater. Companies
that stand upon this system have pasSea
through all the great fires with Their creait
unimpaired, their losses made good to the
last cent. In looking to the interest OF
the public as well as their own they have
struc,, the true path to success.
Another consideration in relation tothe
rise of rates is as to the property or points
upon which they shall be assessed. The les
son of the Boston and Chicago fire is that
large cities are the perilous places for IN
surance companies They are the places
where the companies run the risk of de-
struction they are, therefore, the points
at which rates should be raised. lie. such
cities insure themselves and the country
places do likewise; that is, let each pay
according to the risk of loss. We see
nothing in the Boston fire that should
cause an increase of rates in such places
rs Augusta and the most of towns in this
State, unless we are to be taxed to insure
the lofty Mansard roofs and other tinder
boxes in the narrow streets OF Boston. ii
we are to be thus taxed under the present
arrangement, insurance companies that
would give he large cities u wide berth
and confine their business 10 the smaller
cities and rural districts, would very soon
become popular institutions. They would
be safe because their risks would be
scattered, and their rates lower because
they would have to pile up no capital
against Chicago or Boston fire. There
is little propriety in taxing farm buildings
in Maine more because OF the Boston fire.
That has disclosed perhaps that the rates
of insurance Were not high enough in
Boston, but not in the country where
Mansard roofs are almost unknown and
the houses are so far apart that the de-
struction of one does not imperi another.
II the insurance companies must have
higher rates, let them be equitably ael
justed to the risks taken, and then after
the stockholders have fair dividend ON
the investment let the excess go into cap
ital to strengthen the company and pro-
vide increasing protection to the policy
holders.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
Consumption can bo Cured.
SCHENCk's PULMONIC SIRU
ESCk's WEED TONIC

SCnENCk'S MANDBAkF PILLS,
Are the only medicines that will cure Pulmonary
Consumption.
Sometimes medicines that will stSp cough will
oi;en occasion the death OF the patient. 1t locks up
the liver, stops the circulation OF the blood, he:nor
rhage follows, and, in fact, cosging the action OF
the very organs that caused the cough.
Liver complaint and dyspepsia are the causes Of
tWo.thlrds OF the cases Of consumption Many are
now complaining with duh pain in the side, the
bowels sometimes costiye and sometime too loose
tongue coated, pain in the shoulder blade feeling
sometimes very restless and at other times drow
ach accompanied with acidity and belching of
disordered condition of the stomach a torpid
liver. Persons affected, if they take one two
heavy colds and if the cough in these cases be
suddenly stopped, the lungs, liver and stomach
clog, and remain torpid and inactive and before
the patient is aware of his situation, the lungs are
mass of sores, and liberated and death is the in
evttbe result.
Schencks Puimonc Syrup is an expectorant
which does not contain any opium, nor any thing
calculated to check cough suddenly.
Schencks Seaweed Tonic dissoires The food
mixes with the gastric juice cfthe stomach, dgests
easily, nouriShe5 the ~ stem, and creates healthy
circulation of the blood. When the bowels are
costve, skin salow, and the patient Is of bilious
habit, 5chencks Mandrake Pills are required.
These medicines are prepared by DR.. j. H.
SCHENCk Il son, Northeast corner of Sixth and
Arch streets, Philadelphia, Pena., and for sale bv
GkO Z. GOODWIN CO, IS Hanover street
Boston, and John +. Henry, College place, New
York, Wholesale agents.
For sale by Druggists generally. Cod&wti
Daily Kennebec journal., 1872-12-18
POLITICAL.

John G. Nicolay, the new marshal of the
Supreme Court, was private secretary to
President Lincoln. and subsequently consul
a. Paris.
The Senate committee on privilege and
elections have ordered witnesses against Sem
ator Caldwell of Kansas u bc in attendance
January 10, and expect TO push the case to
an early decision.
The Hcralds Washington despatch states
il is doubtful If the Senate confirms the ap-
pointment Of Ex-Mayor Berret as District
Police Commissioner, lie having been such n
prominent rebel during the war.
Mr.. l.. G. C. Lamar, whose political disa-
bilities were recently removed by Congress,
IS dangerously i'll from an attack Of paralysis.