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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

An officer attached to the staff of General
Custar, having his wife and child with him
just before the celebrated fight with the Indi-
ans out West, about two years ago, gave them
in charge of a friendly Indian to take them
beyond the lines of the enemy. The Indian
procured mule and started on his journey.
On reaching the Platte he proposed to the
mother to take over the child first and then
return for her. When halfway over the
mule suddenly stopped and began slowly to
sink, until mule, Indian and child disappeared,
Tue mother, on reaching New York, met
Mr. Bergh, and with tears streaming down
her cheeks, related her sad story: "a
''Oh! Mr.. Bergh." she exclaimed, words
cannot convey what have suffered on the
occasion, Us stood upon the bank watching
my poor child perish within my sight, and
unable to render any assistance. ALI! Mr..
Bergh, fancy, if you can, what were the
feelings of mother on that occasion, az she
saw her darling disappear from her sight"
YES" said Dir. Rergh, .'thats all very
well; but, madam, fancy the feelings of the
mule. ....t .trfsts -E.-=.f LII ID .s..t--. .'
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31
Speaker RIaine Vindicated-A Letter
frOm Hon. Thomas Ewing, Jr.. Hee.
RMtfm9 the Ne n. TribNmess ISLANDERS.


The Columbus (Ohio) State journal pub
fishes the correspondence between Hon. Jas.
G. Blaine and Hon. Thos. Ewing, Jr , in
regard to the charges recently made by the
New York Tribune In reference to the alleged
contract made with Speaker Blaine by Gen.
Ewing and Col. Q. Stone for nearly So, ,00O,-
600 of stock in the Leavenworth, Pawnee
and Western Railroad Company, afterward
merged into the Union Pacific, Eastern Divis-
ion. The Tribune charge was that this stock
had been received by Mr.. Blaine in payment
for the services of himself and other men,
bers of Congress in procuring the passage of
the original Pacific railroad act of 1862, and
that it had been in pursuance of q contract
Gen. Ewing's letter is very full and explicit
on the whole subject. The most important
portion of the letter is as follows: NO. ae.
80 far as the charges impute to you per-
sonal corruption in Office, it is conclusively
disprovcd by public records, accessible to all,
which show that you did not enter Congress
for nearly year and half after the law re-
ferrcd to was passed, And as to the other
branch Of the charge, my general knowledge
of the business of the company and especially
my intimacy with you, make it certain that
you could not have had any contract with the
company without my knowing the fact, and
j
any manner, or at any time, directly or in
directly employed by the company, or in any
way interested in it or its affairs as stock
holder or otherwise in any capacity whatever.
|" "Your brother, J. Z. Blaine, at the time
Clerk of the District Court at Leavenworth,
and one of the early settlers of Kansas, was
the owner of $4,000 of the stock of the
Leavenworth, Pawnee and Western Railroad
Company, which, indeed, was held very gem
orally among the influential men of all parties
along the line of the road In Kansas. But
that was in 1851 Or 1859, and a considerable
period before you were even nominated for
your first term in Congress. Beyond that
there never was at any time the remotest in
terest in the company held by any member
of your family. The entry of 81, ,920, 900 of
stock opposite the name of Blaine was there
fore wholly a fiction or a blunder, and the
grave imputations on your character and on
that of the officers and agents of the company
are utterly groundless, and without a shadow
of justification. ! am informed that General
Stone is now in Europe. He win doubtless
take occasion when he learns of these charges
to speak for himself about them. So far rs my
knowledge of the company goes, l deliber-
ately assert that it never by any of its officers
agents or attorneys, made any contract, the
proceeds of which there was reason to believe
were to be in any manner participated by any
member of Congress or other public officer
...".f 'H"a 2a1 = n fHoMAs EWING.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31
What she New York tsWOrsa.' SMCs
thought Of General Grant.

The Washington Republican opens upon
him General Grant, in a vein as cOwariiy as
it is libelous, and the Tribune of this city
makes haste to reprint its articles. The osten-
sible occasion of this indecent assault on
General Grant is the bill introduced by Mr..
Washburne for creating the rank of General,
but as the bill was introduced at the begin.
ming of the session, and the attack delayed
until after General Grants late report, nobody
can be at a loss in assigning the motive.
e, #-H% y
Those who assert that General Grant has
been sufficiently rewarded, and that If he
would accept anything further he has more
than the grasping ambition of Cesar, misap-
preciate his services. go gav at .a... q A.
The genius of our institutions does not per-
nit us TO copy tile example of foreign cOun-
tries, and manifest the public gratitude by
titles Of nobility and princely gifts. Beside
Marlborough the following substantial proofs
of gratitude: Woodstock, E40 600; Blen-
helm, E2O0. 600: Post office grant, E1O0, ,O00; ;
Middenheim, E30, 900; pictures, jewels, etc.,
ego, 900; Pail Mall grant, etc., 10000; en-
ployments, E100,0 600. Equal to nearly 49,
OO0, 900 of our money. The Duke of Wei
lington also received gifts amounting to
f500, 900, or So, ,O00, 600. Ia .....- 81. .aF I.~
We have no orders of nobility, no select
inner circle like the Order of the Garter; nor
can we make large grants of money like
those bestowed on illustrious Generals in
other countries. 1t has accordingly been the
habit of our people to try and acquit them
selves toward admired military men by ele-
waiting them to the Presidency. The public
gratitude to Washington, to jackson, to Tay-
lor. was expressed in this way, and an at
tempt was made to confer the same honor
upon Scott. This sense of Justice has given
us some Of our best Presidents York
World, December eth, 1865. 80 - ~
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31
Him Eiskfs Chest.

The room In the Grand Central Hotel,
New York. in which Colonel Jas. Fisk. who
was mortally Stokesed, wound up his earthly
career, is reported to be haunted. Rumor
has il that almost every night strange sounds
in that particular chamber, and that these
ghostly manifestations have, become so
nlafked and so frequent that scarcely any
bpdyieanabe Induced 10 occupy theroom over
night Several parties whe attempted TO do 50,
Ii Is said, were frightened out of their, beds,
and almost out of their wits, before morning.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

1'heownership of the famous trptting mare,
Goldsmith Maid, is to be tested in the courts.
Malcolm Gill, aresident of Nicholsville, KY,
claims that she was stolen from his stable
seven years ago. Her name was then Poet,
and she was supposed, until quite recently,
to have, been burned in an incendiary fire
that destroyed not only Mr.. Gill's stable, but
q large number of fine Kentucky blooded
stock. Within the past month suspicious
have been aroused that the fire was set to
cover the theft, and Mr.. Gill has taken pains
to procure considerable proof of the iden-
tityof the Maid with Poet. He has made a
formal demand for her restoration, pending
the compliance with which he has gotten
everything ready for suit, the tediousness
of which he understands and has prepared
for Already the matter is exciting good
deal of interest among horsemen, and prom
ises 10 become the sensation of the day in
turf circles. ...... 80.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

sun1iial is written, II mark only the bright
honrs." This is wise There Is more sun.
shine than shade, more bright than dark hours
to be remembered. The trials and sorrows
of life are not sent to shroud us in mourning,
but fol, our instruction. and spiritual growth,
and usefelnsss. The temper and dispositions
of the heart, as well as the growth and capac-
ity of the mental powers, depend much upon
the trials and ,disappointments of life. The
Christian should not murinur and repinc al
his lot, but with confident trust in Gods good
ness and wisdom, regard every trial, how
ever severe, as o stepping stone to usefulness
here and brighter joys above. .,n ...,....
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

: BEFORE he became a Democratic candi-
date, Mr.. Greeley wrote: I'VE have had
some experience of the Southern soldier in
the regular service of the army and navy,
and should feel obliged to describe hin, as .
person too avaricious to resign and too cow
ar,tly to fight u person who acts as spy in
his,own camp: who unlocks the gates of his
country's fortresses to his country's foes, and
then, having made all the mischief his little
head can plan or his weak hands execute.
skuiks away and hides among his peers in
mcAnness." - II go. .-------- IL - I
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

II CHICAGO will soon have the biggest billiard
room in the world, and Tom Foley will be
its proprietor. The room In question will be
located where Hooley's theatre stood before
the fire. 1t will be so feet wide, 100 deep,
and "A in height. 1t will have an entrance
at No. 81 Clark street, also on the alley.
The Clark street entrance is 20x47 feet, and
will be used as bar and cigar stand The
room will contain 80 tables, from three diff
ferent manufacturers. The hall win be fin-
ished in fresco; massive walnut chairs and
sofas will be provided; Brussels carpet will
cover the entire floor. Mr.. Foley is nego-
tating with Maurice Daley to come west and
suPerintend the room. Kleeman's room 1t
will be remembered. contained 90 tables, a
greater number than was ever placed in one
room before. Foleys mammoth room will
be finished early in the spring.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

A FRENCH paper gives detailed account
of the manufacture of false, eyes in Paris,
from wheh se the es fact Hdt
the human head amounts to 400. One of the
leading dealers in this article carries ON the
business in saloon of great magnificence /;
his servant has but one eye, and the effect of
any of the eyes wanted by customers is con-
veniently tried in this ser Iant's head. so that
tho customer can judge very readily as to the
appearance. it will produce in his own head.
The charge Is about $40 per eye For the
poor there are second hand visual organs
which have been worn for a time and ex-
changed for new ones; they are sold at re-
duced prices, and large quantities are sent off
TO India and thu, Sandwich Islands fa,,sri,T
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

A REhARKABLE VINE.-The Sutter (Cal. }
Banner gives description of citron or pie
melon vine 10 be found in that vicinity, which
shows the astonishing pr0ductiveness of the
California soils when properly cultivated.
1twas planted by Mr.. Onstott in piece of
open ground, and has now sixteen branches,
IN sverage one of which measures S7S feet,
the sixteen together measuring q, ,04S feet, OF
- little over a. mile and one-cigbtha and COW
ering closely an area of 7S4 square feet, On
this vine are thirty-one melons.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

RELATIVE 10 the question whe,hcia con-
sumption is or is not contagious, . high
medical authority says, that q noxious infiu-
ence may pass from person in advanced
consumption to n healthy person, in. close
communication, and may produce the same
disease, q statement which AT once suggests
the query whether a similar proposition sis
not true in regard TO many other non-contaa- nttaa
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31
THERE'S NO NEAT LIKE GROW

mo- THhHE 8 NO MEAT LINZ CISON' =
AIR" Street Home"
In the dark lanes of politics, ,...
Where Ger we go, ~ --' .'' '
Be IL ever 90 sable, Esa avn ,.-E
There's no meat like crow. .ti =. ..t.r.
This bird from the sky bringeth promises fai
OF fat places In office and plnnder to spare.
Z" Crow, crow, lovely crow, ttHe.i -aH&
Be Il ever 80 sable, ersr 81 10 ,fu. .,- .4n
, There's no meat like crow. a .s.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

J6iS E. Owens is now said I'd ontrank al
foftnne, chieIiy coined from Happle sass, - is
rated anywhere between l6ne and two mil
lions E@HH 7ss1 -ut 10 sS#aahrAsA 6.H'N
1'NA.S' d, ,..,..r. - III. =, .. "a AZ =!
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31

"A typo. whose nose shown like beacon
from the copiOus libation of stimulants, hav-
ing been asked why his craft were dissipated,
made the following poetical reply: ..,.-.
When others Stunned the murky sky,
H,i Where fash on flash was Frightening -
Great Franklin went to fly his Kite
And bottle up the lightning. -
And since his time, when cares opprcss S'''.
-5., And the hard times are tightening, .}.,
The printer seeks to drown his woes
In draughts Of "bottled lightning' f@
When badly tattered-his warm heart ".
/. A place for grief TO rankle in--tt .-t .i
He takes the 0lightnng,' flies his kite, - ..,
And thinks himself . Franklin.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1872-10-31
THE WEEKLY HERALD.
ut PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. .
.: 2: y ~ rtss! I!sk'' FISK BROS, Publishers
PEN CALVIN.

Search high ard low, search up and down,
BY light OF stars and sun, D.s .IAT%J .f.t1A
And Of all the good folk Of our town ..f ..
He lightly laughs when all condemn, .. s.5,
He smiles when Others pray;
And what IL sOrest truth TO themh 81 4.=. ts
To him is idle play. ... I.....
2 '.Penn Calvin, lift as duty bids, ,.. . - T.
The load we all must bear -
He only lifts his languid lids, ..,..t.. fl
-, And says: "The morn IL fair ...,
LEARN while you may! for life is stern,
And Art, alas! is long" :, .Lyg Q.,. If, .5pi
He huns aud answers: eyes, learn
The cadence Of song."os rr"' .'"7H Ill
1.-THE world is dark with human woe;' 1*'
a. Man eats of bitter food" 81 ..4,,R Il
1.-THE world" he says, sis all aglOw
With beauty, bliss and good!" ''' t'sz.
To crush the senses you must strive. n.g.3 r
The beast of fish destroy!"
"GOd gaSe this body. all alive. at -. % =
1, f, And every sense Is joyV 5..s
%'Nay, these be heathcn words we hear; ,n.5t.,
The faith they teach is flown
mist that clings TO templs drear 'ti J&+.4 u
~ And altars overthrown." ,...r >. r,.,i... ~.
al reck not how NOR whence II camc,''
E. He answers: :" possess; "t sis'ua EY
II heathcns felt and owned the same,
10 Hew bright was heatheness!" ...'' " ..-
Though -' you be stubborn to believe,
~ Sai learn to grasp AID hold: I' .H 81 .r
There's power and honor to achieve
And royal rule of goldi" '... '@' ''-
I Penn Calvin plucked an open rose ,r .t.,f q,
And carrolled to the sky:
"Shine, sun of bay. until lts close 'r'-. b
They live, and 80 do IT, ,,- ..,.,.,.., .?.....
His eyes arc clear as they were kissed i..uF..,
By some unriaen dawn;
Our mraye and stern philanthropist y t' E,
Looks sad, and passes on. ,,-.s.s...u. .,,.s+ q.
Our pastor sc0wls; the pious flock ~.' '
Avert their heads, and flee; g.. .I.,. g A ...i .
For pcstilence or earthquake shock
y Less dreadful seems than he. u Ht-N- . sf'
But all the children roung him cling, -
Deprayed ~ they were born; b.. Ia - ,,.I,as
And vicious men his praises sing,
Whom he forgeta TO warn. '~ ++."!
Penn Calyins strange indifference gives ,1.,.., H.,
Our folks o greyons care; !;
He's simply glad becaue he lives
& And glad the world 10 fair sE's aFfJgN
-Bayard Taylor, Atlantic for October.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07
Beuef: of Miss VI. E. Gordon.

This talented and charming lady Will
take benefit at the Varie-ies Theatre next
Wednesday evening, when ''Jeanie De@'
and the farce OF the Wandering Minstrel,
will be presented. Mr.. Stuart Robson Will
take the role of Je0 Eaggs. Those who
have had tie pleasure OF witnessing Miss
Gordon's approximations during the present
theatrical season at tie Varieties Theatre,
will be delighted that they now have an
opportunity to testify their appreciation of
her merits as an actress. Box sheet now
omen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07

FIRST QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF TIE
NEw ORLEANS MUTUAL INSURANCE Com
PASY-Our readers will find interest III
the perusal of this document which W III De
found in another column. As VIII be seer,
the company has earned during the hrso
quarter of the current year the enormous
sum of s325, l32 os, upon which, after de-
Quoting all expenses, profit OF So, l'S 10
has been declared We hardly think that
the annals Of our insurance business sho"
more successful career in so snort a
period and it must be indeed tlattering to
the officers and friends of the company.
The assets Of the company show it to be as
strong as the rock Of Gibraltar, being a
total of Sl.10i.j6i 3.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07
Base Ball.

The grand event OF the season, before
which all ether events hide their dlmln-
ished heads" aud pale their Intellectual
fires" will be the tournament between those
rcdoubtable rivals for the championship,
the K. E. Lee and Lone Star Base Ball
Clubs. at the Base Ball Park. this evening
The sport viii he exciting, and we have no
doubt that the presence Of numerous fair
women and brave men will inspire the
handsome and athletic young contestants to
unexampled deeds OF daring III the " dla-
1nond field" Ample accommodations for
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF IouIsIANA,)
Executive Department, ,
New Orleans, March IS, 1872. }
VNyHEREAs, APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE 70
w me for the cancellation OF The oflcal pono
of AntGire Duhucler as State Treasurer and for
the State OF Louisiana, TO wit: bond dated Ju!y9,
1868 il the sum Of fifty thousand dollars, signed oy
Antoine Dubuc!et as principal ard Roman BrNsler,
TONY Lafour Lanoix Parent, Gacave CaseLave
and Victor Pessou srretles the sald Dohd pelng
condition tie faithful! performance BY the sald
Antoine Dubucet of his duties as State Treasurer
aforesaid.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested N
the sad bond to tie their objections TO ire
cancellation thereof in writing. IL te OFT CT tie
Secretary of State within ninety days after tie ast
publication hereof.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State
this thirteenth day of March A. d. 1872. and
of the independence Of the United States tie
nuetysixth. P. 3. s. plNCHBACk.
b. the acting Governor:
wv. FAlKFAx, Assistant Secretary of State.
mhI5
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07
ESTATE OF GRETZNER, WINEHILL
d co.

OFFICE UNITED STATES MARSHAL
District OF Louisiana, Z
New Orleans, March 49, l372.>
TJVHIS IS TO GIVE Notice THAT ON THE
l. twenty second Cay of March, 1872, an alias
estate of Gretzner, Winehil Co., of the parish OF
Orleans, city of New Orleans, State of Louisiana,
in said district, adudged bankrupts upon. the pc
tition of their creditors; and the payment
of any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to said Danhrupts, to them, or for theif
forbidden by law. meeting of the creditors OF
said bankrupts, TO prove their debts. and choose
one or more assguees of Their estate. -<ll be held
at Court OF Bankruptcy to be holden at New
Orleans, in said district. Oh the ninth day of Aprl,
A. D. 1872 at tenlo clock A. NJ, at the office OF g. ;.
Kellogg in the Ciistomhouse building, one of the
Registers in Bankruptcy of said Hrr.
s. i. ATF \,
mh23 ap9 United Stat "a. NhGl.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07

MINERAL WATERs.-We believe that the
habit which our people are gradually CON
tracing OF using freely Of the different
mineral waters, has lad no little effect
beneticiaIly upon the public health. Such ex-
cellent medicinal waters as Trederich's Hall
Bitter Water, Vichy, Congress, Excelsior,
Settler. Bladon. Blue Lick, etc, 10 be had
by the glass, ice cool, at Mr.. r. Huberwald's
dr.g store. No. l65 Canal street. can not
fail 20 be of general public benefit, as they
offer 70 all in the cheapest and most pala
table form. the medicines which nature her
SELF las provided for humanity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07

BARNES HOTEL, MISSISSIPPI CITY.-it has
long been acknowledged that Mississippi
CITY was the most delightful place for sum
mer resort on our neighboring coast With
deeper water for bathing, better roads for
driving and far greater opportunities Tor
good sport for fishermen, it has for many
wears attracted more visitors annually than
any of it's rivals on the lake shore. But
now when there is to be opened there a
really tirst-class ho:el-a hotel kept as those
at Long Branch, Saratoga or Newport
we can easily predict greater rush there
during the coming summer than ever be-
fore. This hotel is to be opened about the
middle of next month under the manage
ment of Major w. A Hurd and Colonel y.
O. Nixon. The thousands Of friends OF the
latter gentleman particularly VIII hear this
niece of news with great satisfaction, Tor
they have had numerous occasions long ere
this TO convince themselves of his thorou ugh
knowledge as to how things should be dohe'
AS well as to his disposition for putting his
theory into practice. Always the liberal
and hospitable gentleman. LIS position al
the head of hotel will insure the public
such entertainment as they seldom enjoy
at watering places at the South. And he
will be ably seconded by Major Hurd.
Barnes Hotel is very roomy and agre ca
bly, located establishment, and Will adore
pleasant accommodation to large lum
Der of guests. For families !. posesse!
peculiar advantages, and We can not too
strongly recommend it to such OF our re ad
ers as are about making arrangements to
the coming summer. No need 10 60 abroad
now to spend the summer; 60 10 Barnes
Hotel if YOU want the best OF living, bath
ing, fishing and happy time generally a
moderate prices.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07
PETITION.

New ORLEANS March 26, 1872
vUyO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
i of the City of New Orleans: Gentleuen-The
undersigned, real estate owners on both sides of
Calondelet street, from Poydras to Delori street
and on Girod street, from st. Charles to Caron
delet street are des rous that said C2l ondeiet and
Girod streets. within the above named boundaries,
Should he paved with square stone blocks and that
tie baliutiettes in front of The same sLou4C be
tagged and stone cuTbed where necessary, and
,hty respectfully request that tie necessary ac-
tor, taken for said purposes under section ten,
act No. 48. session of 1871.
Very respectfully,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07

the extraordinary and deliberate perform
He shows his tricks under your very nose,
vet no one IS able to discover his slight OF
hand, for he has a peculiar twist OF his
wrist. He has just received large addl-
ton to his stock of magic goods, all Of which
he offers at reasonable prices, and also ex-
plains the manner of using them, furnishing
printed directions.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-07
NOTICE..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PARTIES
~ having contracted marriages Ill the PARISH
of Orleans since the sixteenth Of March,
1890 that they required oy act No. Is nf the
Legislature, approved On the sixteenth OF March,
1870 TO reg ser act Of celebration of their mar
riages within ten DAYS, in the office of the Re
corder OF Births, Marriages and Deaths. i on
GERS, priests and others empowered to celebrate
thorizing said marriages to the Recorder OF
Births Marriages and Deaths after having Endorsed
Oh said license that said marriage has been cele-
bla.ed tie date Of celebration, and said license SO
returned shah be preserved by the Recorder
Every person violating or not complying with
said law will ne lined i'll accordance with the same
from $40 to +25.
Marriage licenses can be taken at said office
E G. MOEPHY,
Recorder of Births, Marriages and Deaths, Office
40. l. Orleans street Second DISTRICT
,,r%I