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The New York herald., 1872-11-07

stations giving protection to British subjects all
parts OF the world.
In reporting the conditlon Of the iron-clad YES.
sells very little can be said in their favor. Forty Of
the ity0ne vessels are OF less than $50 tons meas
urement, cannot carry modern battery, have very
little speed and consequently cannot be OF much use
In fighting an enemy in an ofing or In protecting
rr%e n are 1 ~ n haye UI Sssn 81
practical service to the country. The deck beams
OF almost all Of the small class are very much de-
cayed. Four OF the largest class built In the navy
yards, OF white oak now on the stocks, and too
much damaged to be completed. Hus, turrets and
machinery the most costly and powerful have been
and are fast losing their value; and Of the whole
fleet OF monitors relied on by the country for
defence, not one can be made ready In time to re-
sist a sudden attack.
There are at present two torpedo steamers build
ing-one at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the other
made by e vns ons
building at the Brooklyn yard, from plans by Admiral
Porter, will be about $50 feet long, and will be an inn
carry crew OF about one hundred men. 1t Is not
intended that she shall go under water. The gov
ernment officials are very reticent about giving In
formation, but IL IL reported that she will be divided
into numerous compartments to prevent her sink
ing struck by shot SHE'LL and will present but
small portion Of her hull above water. She Will
fence in case OF accident to her machinery other
emergency. She will bristle around with small tor.
pedoes, which can be run out twenty-five ieet Her
electrical apparatus and the torpedo machinery
will be OF the most perfect description. There have
been series OF experiments with small torpedo
boat at the Brooklyn Navy Yard lately, but 1t has
when under water, but hopes are entertained of
remedying the defect, and board OF naval of1lcers
are at present engaged in making experiments on
her.
We have seven regularly established navy yards
Not more than four Of these are capable Of httinG
The New York herald., 1872-11-07
BURNING OF THE STEAMSHIP GRANADA

The steamship Granada was completely "gutted"
by fire, which broke out In her hull, on Tuesday
night. The loss Is estimated at about $1s,ooo The
vessel, which was lying at the foot Of Partition
street, South BROOKLYN, was undergoing repairs.
The frc was OF accidental origin. She was owned
by Murphy h Co., Of New York. anu piled between
this city and Charleston, 8. c.,
The New York herald., 1872-11-07
NEwARK's BLOODY oHAsM.


Charge OF "Criminal Misconduct"
The inquest touching the cause OF Charles
Bauhman's death In Newark, last Satur-
day night, was resumed yesterday and
the facts sworn to, as already reported
in the HERALD, that deceased owed his broken
neck to the dangerous, unprotected man.
trap at the head OF Mills street, into which
he fell. verdict was rendered THAT
the contractors for the sewer, ROdman
Backus and F. s. Underh arc guilty criminal mis-
conduct by leaving said excavation unprotected,
either night or day." They were required to give
Jury.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

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ana clean Nails lodIcaSe COCOA breeding
Never leave your Clothes about the room
'1aVe pace 'of everything ana every
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

Mr.. Henry WattsrsOn, editor of the Oo"rfST
EoWrnaI lie giving some "reminiscences Of the Gree
ley movement, in which occars a noteworthy ad.
mission Of two things which were asserted by Re-
publican newspapers duriAgthe campaign and de-
MED with more or less emphasis by the supper
tiers Of Mr.. Greeley. The first il that the nfth
Avenue Conference was really h.idge to let
Schurz over from his anti-Greeley position a. Cha
cinnati and the second is thai the nomination OF
Mr.. Greeley wasf felt to be miserable mistake BY
those who engineered the movement which ~.
SSltSd init ..,..
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

A Jersey paper tells very interesting
story of a little boy in that State. He
was climbing up an apple tree, and when
upon the topnost limb hs slipped and
fell to the ground. He was picked I'D
and carried To the house In an inssnsihIe
condition. After watchisg at his bed
side through many weary hours, his
mother perceived signs of returning con
seriousness. Leanisg over him. che asked
II there was anything she could do for
httn, now that he began to feel better.
Should she battle his forehead. or change
his pillow, or fan him? Was there any.
thing he wanted? Opening bis eye.
languldIy, and looking at her, the little
'ufferer said "Yes, want pair Of
pants, with II pocket behind" He got
hem.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19
TIE OLD WASHER WOMAN.
FROM THE sFRMAN OF A. CHAMIssc

With busy hands the linen folding,
Though very old and gray OF hair,
Her washerwoman state still holding,
On to her sixth AID SEVENTEEN year,
She steadily through pain and tear,
With zeal and almost holy pleasure,
Doth fill to perfect round the sphere
That Gods decree to her did measure.
Long years ago, a winsome maiden,
She loved she hoped, was won and wed.
A wOman's lot on her was laden,
With heavy cares aye cumSer-Od.
Her babies father weak and Ill,
Rer own poor little ones sac cherished,
THIN laid him In the grave, yet still
For her nor faith nor hope had Perlshed.
Her children all alone to nOurish
She gave herselI right cheertulIy.
And made in her abode to flourish
Command and honest industry.
For better fate in far off lands
She let these dearly loved ones leave her,
Now on life's verge alone she ssHuds,
Yet brave and busy now as ever.
With saving hand and heart resolving.
Sue hath bought fax, and through th'
night,
With music of her wheels revolving,
Hath spun the thread so soft and light.
The weaver wUve the fabric faIr,
With scissors then and needle plying,
Her oWn hand did the EArb prepare
To wear when cold la death she's lying.
TLis linen Is her one dear treasure;
Preserved as In sacred shrine,
She holds 1t life's supremsst pleasure
To keep this ralment white and lue.
When Sabbath comes, God'S Word to hear,
She puts 1t on with thoughts of dying,
Then lays it by, With pious fear
TO war whenin her last rest lying.
Oh, when lies evening shades draw" round
nae,
WOud that might, like her, be sNre
That all the circlinss lines that bound nae
Were filled with work a. good and pure.
I would that / at life's fail tount
Had drunk, like her, my cups deep meas
ure, .
On death with equal peace could count,
Gould see my shrodd With equal pleasure.
--TAs True WonsGn.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

When Noler, the comic poet died, the
Archbishop of Paris would not let his
body be buried in consecrated ground.
The king, being Informed ofthis, sent
for the archbishop, and 4expostulatsd with
him about it; but anding the prelate in.
flexibly obstinate, his Majesty asked
show many feet deep tho consecrAted
ground reached?" This question coming
by surprise, the archbishop replied.
About eight" "Well," answered the
king, Il find there is no getting the bss-
ter or your scruples therefore let his
grave DO dug twelve feet deep, that's
four below your consecrated ground, an1
let him be buried there"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

The Centennial Commission, which re.
Gently met in Philadelphia to discuss the
plan for raisiag sum sufficient to carry
out the ONE huadredsh anniversary, came
to the conclusion that all methods hither>
to suggested would not do. It was there.
fore resolved to make an appeal to Con-
gress for an appropriation of two millions
Of dollars for that purpose.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

Earth, let thy softest mantle rest
This weared child TO thee returning,
Whose youth was nurtured at thy breast,
Who loved thee with SUCH tendar yeArRing!
He knew thy fields and woodland ways,
And deemed thy Aumblest sou MS BROTH
.-~. eT:- e5a-s .#a.a .....
Asleep, beyond our blame or praise
We yield him back, . gentle Mother!
0fprsise, of blame, he drank his lll
WAC has not read he life-long story?
And dear We hold his iaIn-, buL still
The man was dearer than his glory.
And now TO US are left alone
The closet where his shadow fingers,
The vacant chair---that WAS y throne
The pen, just fallen from his Anxers.
Wrath charged TO kindness on thAtptR;
Though dipped in gall il flowed with honey
One fash from out that cloud. and then
The skies wiz smile and jest we're sunny;
Ofhate he surely lacked the art, ..
Who made his enemy his lover;
y reverend head and Christian heart
Where now their like the roand world
s over?
He 81 W thegOoduess, not the tain:.
In many poor, d '-nothing creature,
And gave to SINNER and 10 saint,
Bn' kept his TAI IA IN human nature;
o.. Perchance he Vas not worldly wise,
CT We VINO 0OCe0, standing nearer.
The shrewd kiHd twinkle in hls eyes,
For every weakness neId him dearer.
Alas that un o him who gave
So much, so little should be given
Himself alone, he might pot save
Or all Tor whom his hands bad striven
Place, freedom, tame, his work bestowed:
Men took. aud passed, and lett hlm lonely
What marvel, II beneath his load,
At times he crsved-for justice only!
Yet thsnkIessness the Eerpsat's tooth,
His lofty purpose could not alter;
Toil had no power TO bend his you b,
Or make his lusty manhood fAlttr;
From enVy's Slug, from SANDERS Dart,
That armorcd soul the body shielded,
Till one dark sOrruw chilled his heart,
And then he bowed his head and yielded.
Now, now, We measure at its worth
The gracious presence gOue forever
The WrILkIed East, that gave him birth,
LSmeRts with every IaborIng river;
Wild mOaD the free winds OF he West
For m who gathered To her prairtes
Inc soma ut men, aud made eRcA crest
The haunt OF happy household fairies;
And anguish sits upon the mouth
or her who came t. know aim latest:
His heart was sver thine, 0 South!
He was thy truest friend. and greatest,
He Stunned thee IN thy splendid shame,
be stayed thee in thy vOiceless SorrOW;
The day thou shalt forget his name,
Fair South, can have no s&dder morrow.
The tears that fall ON eyes unused
The hands above his grave united
The words of men whOss lips he IoOsed,
Whose cross he bore, whose wrongs h
righted,-
Ceuld he but know, and rest with this
Yet stay. through Deaths low-lying hol
low,
Rls one last foes insatiate hiss
On that benlgnant shade would follow
Peace while We shroud this man OF men
Let no unhallowed word be spoken
He will not answer thee again,
His mouth is sealed, his wand is broken.
Some holier cause, some vaster trust
Beyond the vail, he doth inherit:
D gently, Earth, receive his dust,
And Heaven sOothe his troubled spirit!
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

The Lacrosse R9p~bItc0m wants the Chicago,
Dubuque s. Minnesota railroad Co, which is
building read up the Mississippi River, from
La Crosse to st. PAul on the east side OF the Mis-
sissippi, instead OF following up the Minnesota
shore.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19

Vague, injurious reports ere ne mems lie 8
but all non's carelessnesa.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-12-19
POETRY.
HORACE GREELEY.
BY u. C. sTEADMAN.

BEFORE THE FUNERAL.
, 1872-12-18
.....FIRE IN BRIDGEPORT.

At o'clock last evening fire broke out in 8
shed used as a'depositocy for barrels, located On
Farrell street near Archer avenue. The struc-
ture was full OF tierces and barrels, and WAS al
most completely enve1oped in flames before the
steamers which responded to Boz No. 50 reached
the scene, An adjacent cooper shop, coz
structed OF boards, .was in danger Of destruction
aud ignited two or three times, but
Marshal Williams and his assistants
saved it. Several piles Of shingles and timber
in the vicinity also caught fire, but we're not
materially damaged. The shed, which was 100
feet long and 16 feet wide, with its contents,
was totally destroyed, and the cooper ahop dam
aged to the extent OF $500, Richard Cole,
cooper, owned both. He estimates his loss On
the former at 81 600, and has no insurance On
either. The origin Of the IRE is attributed to an
incendiary. young man named. Edward
Cashill, who Was standing near window in
the cooper shop, had his hair singed and face
slightly burned, the flames issuing from the
aperture very suddenly, and before he SEaa
aware the cooper shop WAS on fire. 4 man who
was standing beside him also had his hair slnged.
The fire Was Witnessed, as is usual in Bridge port,
by about Eve thousand people, most Of whom
occupied commanding positions On board piles.
The men and boys on one Of the stacks, being
restless, it fell over, precipitating all to the
ground One youth had his leg badly bruised,
but the others pronounced themselves to be "all
right" and climbed on contiguous piles, much to
the alarm Of the occupants.
, 1872-12-18
MISCELLANEOUS CITY ITEMS.

The inmates Of Peter Mahr's dance hall, on
Canalport avenue, which was pulled BY The pollce
early yesterday morning, were fined 500 apiece
by Justice Scully. There we're twenty OF them,
and nearly all we're sent to the BrideWeu-
Three men and two women, who were all sleep
ing in one bed in house in Centre avenue, were
fined 800 apiece BY Justice scully yesterday.
They we're charged with disorderly conduct.
john Wilson, a rough, and Paul schumil, re-
spectable-looking German, became involved in
an alteration at the corner Of Twenty
seventh street and Cottage Grove avenue
ut o'clock last evening, owing to an intemper-
ate argument about some trivial matter. The
discussion was brought to startling conclusion
by Wilson, with the aid Of q revolver, from
which he fred two shots at the German One
bali Whistled harmlessly over his head, and the
other grazed his arm. Wilson was arrested, and
confined in the Second Precinct Station
A boy about 12 years of age WAS arrested at
Ni1on's Amphitheatre, last night, for attempt
ing to pick the pocket Of man who Was pnr-
chasing ticket. Many money-holders have
been Burioined from persons who visited the
Amphftheatre on Monday and last night. The
crowd is 90 great that the thieves operate boldly
the officers being unable to see them at work.
j. H. Northrup, Of Lowell, Ind, was one Of the
yictims last night, his pocketbook, which con-
tanned 945, being taken while he WAS Witnessing
the performance.
, 1872-12-18
THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
Speculatfons rs to What are E1r. Or.
toms DeBiEnt.

Speculatfons as to What are EIr. Or
toms Design.
Special Despatch to The chicego Tribune
NEW YoHK, Dec. 17.-The sweeping changes
about to occur in the Tribune Office are the sub
ject Of much comment and conjecture. It 10
said nearly all the force o. editions and reporters
have prepared their resigoations, to take effect
with the close OF the p,esent week. The pur~
chase of the controlling interest in the
Tribune by Mr.. Orton President Of the Western
Union Telegraph Company, is reported
to mean that he wants an organ to favor the
postal telegraph, so That his company can sell it
to the Government nth advantage. Asecond
rumor is that he wans M organ to oppose pos
tai telegrapby and, Ut another, that he seeks to
be Postmaster Geuenl. .
The selection Of G. ". smalley for managing
editor, is probably due to his familiarity
with the working Of the postal telegraph
in England, Mr. Sma1ley having been
the Tri6une's London correspondent for several
years. The extensive sale made Of Tribune
stock at $4,000 pei share, is generally consid-
cred bargain for the Sellers The Tribune
real estate Is estimated to be worth $350, 600; it's
material, $150, 900. It's good will therefore be
rated at s500,6oo, though, under the circum-
stances, its future is regarded as highly in
definite. Mr.. Sharks, city editor, and Colonel
Hay, will positively retire With A[r. Reid
, 1872-12-18
GREAT BRITAIN.

j.. LONDON, Dec. 17.-snow to the, depth Of a foot
fell in the north of England yesterday.
Fourteen r1ngleaders in the diBorderly demon
EEahonn at the Fenian meeting at Stockton
have been imprisoned for various terms
The full text OF President Grants message has
been received By mail, aud is published in the
London Journals. The Times, reviewing the
message says the President appears reticent,
formal, and courteous, bowing to the diplomatic
circle With all the urbanity of an old World
statesman. The ressageis striking picture Of
pTospeEy and the rapid progress Of the country.
Tbs Times approves Of the Alaska Boundary
Commission; praises the Presidents moderation
toward Cuba, and applauds the recommendation
for the reduction Of the army, and adds: "The
President, about to enter upon his second term,
dnds tho Union restored to its normal state at
all salient points, but still bearing traces OF the
great war in the public debt and disorganization
of the South
LONDON, Dec. 1850 q. m.-1he funeral OF
Lady Beaconsfe1d takes place on Thursday. It
VIII be strictly private.
It has been sto1ming for the last twenty-four
hours, and the rain fall has been the heaviest Of
the seas0n- Large tracts OF land in Lecestershjre
are Inundated. In Derbyshire snow has fallen
to the depth Of twelve inches. The telegraph
lines in all directions are badly damaged Tele-
graphic communication with Liverpool, Leeds,
and Hull is interrupted. At Grirnsby the gale
Was hurricane, and many casualties are re-
ported
Tie Daily Mems, commenting on President
the abolition Of slavery in Cuba will be SUCCESS
full with the Spanish Government.
The ship Laconia, from Philadelphia for Rot
te1dam,. went ashore in storm near Boulogne,
and became total wreck. ALI on board we're
eayed except one.
, 1872-12-18
UNKNOWN DEAD.

The body of an unknown man came to the
surface Of the river. at Rush street bridge,
shortly after 2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon It
Was conveyed to the Morgue, where it now
awaits Identification. The remains are those OF
man apparently about 50 years old He Was q
little over si1 feet in height, and symmetrca1ly :
and muscularly built. The hair and
whiskers ere iron-gray. His clothing
consists OF cotton overshirt, q
red flannel undershirt, brown striped panta-
looms, brown woollen drawers, heavy lined kid
gloves, brown vest dark frock coat, heavy kip
boots, and woollen socks. The appearance Of
the body denotes that it was in the water several
days. The neck and lower jaw are crushed, as
if by the wheel Of 3 steamboat, OF by collision
with spile. a little boy, whose name Was not
ascertained, visited the Morgue last evening, and
viewed the body. He thought, at first,
that it was that OF his father, who is missing,
but be changed his views somewhat on closer
examination. He went away promising to call
again this morning,
, 1872-12-18

escaped from the jait st Hamilton; O., on Mon
day, ~ taking up dag@stone il the interior Of
tie jail and digging underneath the foundation
The~Harvard College graduates of Philadel-
phia laye raised $1,000 toward covering the
losses by the: Boston fire. =.
The aunual exhibition Of the. Michigan State
Poultry Association commenced in Detroit, at
alerrilia Hall, last night, with 9: fine show Of
blooded foWla. .
General McCook, OF Dayton, Ohio, left with
his family for Texas, on Monday night, where
he has been stationed by the Government
Fourteen Baltimore gamblers, recently in
dicted, appeared at the Criminal Court yester-
day, pleaded guilty, and were fined $500 and
costs. $3.50 ;. = --' 5000 -: -
Newport B.. l., yesterday voted to e1peud
$4,000 in connection With the acceptance Of the
Rogers bequest Of s1o0;0oo-for the erection Of,
q High school. =. :: :: !: >.. ....--,1., .
"A man, SUPPOSED to be Isaac: Meredith, the
former Sheriff Of Starke County, Ohio. who tor
some time has been lodging In tho Station
HOUSE and jail at Dayton, Ohio, was found dead
yesterday morning, by the Sheriff, in his cell.
An inquest was held over his body, but tho jury
we're unable to decide the cause Of his, death.
It is believed he died III . tt Of some kind as he
Was consldered insane by the autorities..
, 1872-12-18

Proceedings In the Legislature Yes.
tcrday.
Special Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
SENATE.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. l7.-Tho whole morning
was spent in the reading Of the journal, and in
discussing an amendment then offered by Mr.
Williams. 4 communication was received from
the Attorney General in regard to the Calumet
dam. He reports that the injunction can be
removed by having some person empowered to
attend to it.
The bill to hx the salaries of the Judges came
order for Friday next.
The House bill to provide for the valuation of
real and personal property f9r ts5a
sad this iii had % one merit 1eass that 'sss i rss
consistent throughout. It created system
founded on a new order Of things. The taxes
were to be levied equally On all property, at its
fh1 tha o10n o s On tSa voluntary zy,ten sse Under
made at what the property would bring on d
forced eale. The bill was passed-yeas, IS;
nays, Z.
HOUSE:
The Senate bill to provide for the permanent
inclosure OF the Tippecanoe battle ground
passed.
The Ways and Means Committee reported the
Special Appropriation bill the bill to raise the
salary Of the Attorney General to $4,000, and
$40 docket fee.
The bill to render uniform the rate of interest
on money loaned from the school fund, fixing it
at per cent, passed.
for any County Commissioner, Township
Trustee, Mayor, member OF tho City Council, or
School Board to become concerned in any con-
tract in the letting of which they exercise part
control, aud compelling testimony. Passed
yeas, 81; nays, g..
The bill authorizing cities to issue bonds for
the purposes OF creating school houses and
levy taxes for the payment Of the same, and to
wishing their children transferred from one dis
trict to another passed.
The bill appro9priating $4,000 to the State
University passed.
The bill to abate the nuisance of professional
jurors passed.
The bill to giveBecurity to persons contracting
with railroad corporations passed
Mr. Carnahan introduced apportionment
bill for Senators and Representatives., which,
referred to the Committee On Elections. Mr.
Branham said the majority could not afford to
pass an unfair apportionment bill, and on hia
motion both bills we're ordered printed-yeas,
55; nays, 10.
Soon after the passage Of this motion mo-
tion to reconsider WAS offered and, Mr. BranhAm
made lengthy speech against any unfairness
in the bill, but would give his political friends
the benefit Of all doubts in the forming of dis
trlots. Tho motion to reconsider waa carried
yeas, 49 ;naya, 48. The motion to print was lost;
yeas, ~; nays, SO: Here message was received
announcing that the President of the Senate had
signed the per dien, bill, which restored the era
OF good feeling, and a motion to adjourn was
carried.