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New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

It is barely possible there are some gentle
men who are sorry that Oakes Ames has got
back with his little memorandum book. There
seems to be no hope for them in its leaves ;
it makes up the record. 1t is also understood
that Mr.. Ames does not profess to hold
any receipts of dividends signed by Mr..
Colfax. The only additional evidence OF
that sort is probably another receipt from
Senator Patterson, who does not want to see
any more. We shall see what the memOran-
DUN book and to-day will bring forth. OF
one thing we are assured there is a direct re-
statement of the issue between Messrs. Ames
and Colfax, the fateful memoranda substan-
tiating the testimony of the former. The
Vice President may, however, yet prove what
would be equivalent to an alibi. 1t is conf
IDENTIFY asserted that, whatever else comes of
the Credit MObilier investigation, a recon-
mendation for the expulsion of Messrs Oakes
Ames and James Brooks is to be fOrthcOm-
ing This would be an unfair and inadequate
disposition of the case.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

The present cold snap has temporarily abated
a nuisance which threatens to affict the city
unless carefully watched. Broadway Is toler-
ably clean, so are few of the prlncipal
avenues but the greater part OF the city Is
filthy beyond description. Very creditaoie
efforts were made to remove the snow whlch
blocked the streets; but under. the snow is an
accumulated mass of refuse which has worked
its way down through the drifts and now hes
in a frozen stratum on the pavement OF most
of the lateral streets. No serious attempt mas
been made to remove this; and just as soon
as a tbaw comes the mass should be scraped
ND and removed; it win poison the air ana
breed pestilence if permitted to remain with
its reek and nastiness The Street-cleanlng
Bureau has done so well under great diihcui-
ties, we hope to see this serious matter vlgOr-
ously attacked.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

ly composed of his political enemies. The
Committee appointed by the Senate is able
enough to warrant a thorough investigation,
if that lee possible though a majority of its
members are Mr.. Pomeroy's friends. There
are seventeen working days left to this Con-
gress, allowing Saturdays. Mr. Pomeroy isper-
fectly safe his case cannot be reached before
March a and that day will relegate him to
private life. Under the circumstances, his de-
mails and protests of innocence are easy, con
venient and cheap.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

The Recorder yesterday intimated to the
counsel of Rosenzweig that in the event of the
quashing OF the indictment for manslaughter
ne should request the District-Attorney to in
dict for murder. This may not have been
iudicious, but it is certainly encouraging. The
release of this deliberate murderer is asked on
a mere bubble. New evidence shows the man
ought to have been convicted of the more
serious crime, and we hope justice is neither
to be thwarted nor incOmpletely enforced
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

There seems to be a division of opinion
among the Utah lawyers as to the justice Of
the legislative acts relating to Territorial
Courts One protest from certain members of
the bar is made up of grave indictments
against the Legislature, chiefly relating to the
establishment of small local courts of cOnsid-
erably wide original jurisdiction. Now we
have a protest against that prOtest-alsO from
lawyers in Utah. The truth of the case is
that the local laws of Utah are pretty much
the same as those of other Territories; but it
does not seem to be safe to let Utah govern
itself as Wyoming or Montana may be gov
erned.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11
GRAMONT AND BgUST.
IMPERIAL FRENCH AND AUSTRIAN DPLO.
MACY.

REPORTED CONFIRMATTOs or THE sTATExRNTg
or THE DUKE DE GRAMONT.
PANS. Monday. Feb 10, i5s
DUnirers publishes letter from one of Ma
poleons Minister'S whose not given, con6rmins
the revelations made by the Duke de Gramont az 10 ths
promises Of assistance made by Austria France az tina
beginning OF the with Prussia. The correspondent
adds TO Gramonts statements that treaty for trips
alliance nearly concluded between France. Italy,
and Austria but not signed because Napoleon
jected 1t dsbOnorable The writer also asserts
that 1t by Au5t.ia's suggestion that Rome
given up TO the Italian Government
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

Senator Pomeroy, in his second denial, is as
explicit as it is possible for him to be.
The charges preferred against him in the Kan
sas Legislature he denOunces as the result Of
a deep and successful conspiracy. lie has
asked for a committee Of inquiry, to be large
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

The action of the Senate on the distribution
of the Geneva award establishes that body in
the position that the United States received
the sum awarded, not as trustee for injured
citizens, but as a sovereign power. This ad-
mitted, the process of distribution is consider
ably simphfed. The first question to be met
is that of the indemnifcatioD Of insurance
companies which took war risks during the
Rebellion. The bill, as it passed the Senate,
allows no claim from these companies to be
presented to the Commission unless it shall
be shown that the losses on account of such
risks are in excess of the premiums received
en that account.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11

The chronic railroad fight in New-Jersey
continues to rage, with the chances, we regret
TO say, still in favor of the old monopoly. Why
the new railroad line should not be chartered
is one of those mysteries which nobody can
find out. There is every reason in favor of
it, and the fact most mentioned against it, to-
wit, the hostility of the present monopoly,
seems TO us the strongest of all favorlng rea-
sons. 1t would appear incredible that Legis-
lature largely elected on antl-monopoly issues
should persist in degrading the State to the
old position so well indicated by the popular
nickname, "the State of Camden and Amboy"
Why should not New-Jersey have more than
one railroad between New-York and Philadel-
mia, if people stand ready with money to
build it3
New-York tribune., 1873-02-11
most Of all the secular professionalism most
powerful in it's operations, the most brilliant
in its rewards, and the most useful to man

III iIO
kind.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20

has been well observed. the moon may
change before IL at Westminster, and
after IL at st. Paul'j. DR.. Adam Clarke
was obvious of this fact when lie put
forth weather prognosticator, through
all the lunations Of each year lsrever,
showing the observer what kind OF
weather will most probably follow the
entrance of the moon into any OF her
quarters, and that so near the truth rs 10
seldom or never be found 10 fail. Our
readers can easily decide as to The worth
Of the reverend doctors weather guide !;
they have only to note the time OF the
moons entrance upon new quarter,
and compare the actual result with that
anticipated by the prognoSticator. 1t
would be useless TO quote his formulated
observations. for. like all other prophc
cies concerning the phenomena, there is
a total neglect of the fact that weather is
local and not universal. In other words.
the change in the moon that's supposed
to have given good weather in the south
OF England, has probably been attended
with exceedingly bad weather in Scot
land. -ChamberS'S Journal.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
Business and Religion.

Business engagements are often urged
by many Christians as reason for being
comparatively inactive in religious du.
ties. So much time, thought and ankle.
ty are demanded by the interests Of busi
ness that very little opportunity or incli-
nation is left for active Christian effort.
What is the result The weekly lecture
languishes with few dispirited attend
ants; the strong men whose duty it is TO
hold up the hands and encourage tho
heart OF the pastor are not there. Their
voice and presence, that would add new
interest TO the prayer meeting, are sadly
missed The Sabbath school suffers for
the want OF efficient teachers, and tie
great burden of duty falls upon few.
very frequently the least qualified tor
impsrting interest and energy to its great
work The active aggressive work of
the Church is ieebly sustained. and Grip
pied iol want of means and men to car
ry it forward it as should be.
Now, if but tithe of the business
tact, energy, and address of those who
are diligent in business were only trans
ferred to the church. what wonders
would be accomplished
The reason for this Neglect of greater
Christian activity may indeed DO mani
fold, but there is no doubt an impression
in the mind of many that they have
neither the time nor qualification for
great usefulness But how do these ex-
cuses appear in the light OF Scripture
and conscience Is I business life in
consistent with rellgion2 Or do we not
find in the word of God a number Of
men engaged in the active business OF
lie who we're pre-emincntly holy and
useful men2 David, with all the cares
of his kingdom, never forgot The inter-
csts of Zion. Joseph, Daniel, and Ne
hemiah were prime ministers in trust of
vast interests, and rulers of provinces
and kingdoms and yet they were never
too busy to find time and heart, too,
for the worship OF God and the advance
ment of his cause. Abraham. Jacob,
and Moses were shepherds, n most i'm.
portant employment in their day; Luke
was physician; Zenas lawyer; Paul
and ApolIos, Aquila and Priscilla, tent
makers; Lydia seller OF purple. and
Simon tanner. 1t is remarkable, too,
how many were called By Christ into his
service while engaged in their worldly
occupations. Peter and Andrew, James
and John, were engaged with their nets.
and Matthew was sitting at the receipt
Of custom. He purged the temple from
being made II house oil merchandise,
condemning the proclamation OF the tenn
pie. but not the business OF the mer-
chant. Can we not be dilligent in bu>i-
ness. yet lervent in Sphit, serving the
Lord
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
The Sensafion of Dro,c,,ing.

DR.. Hoffman of Dixon, H., who was
one OF the victims OF the recent bridge
disaster in that town, and was very near
Is drowned, thus describes his sensation
while in the water:
IL could feel the wafer running down
my throat and in my ears. and all at once
experienced the most delightful sensation.
seemed to be at peace with everything,
and perfectly happy. My whole lie
passed before ne like s flash Of light.
ming. The events appearing in sequence,
the most prominent appearing to bo in
delibly impressed upon my mind. Cir
cumstances had forgotten appeared
wildly, and did not want TO be disturb.
ed. should have preferred TO remain
where was. When in the midst Of
beatific reverie, thinking what my wife
would do if she were saved and
drowned, felt hand on my shoulder
was pulled out and placed on 4 rock.
was almost inIensible. but gradually
came TO myself. Oh. how sick aud
wrctched felt. | was greatly astonish
ed at the number of events that passed
through my mind while under the water
Nothing that occurred during childhoud
was evident, but everything since WAS
about nineteen years old appeared be
lore me as if photographed. The sensa
ton experienced while the water was
going down my throat was not unpleas.
ant. 1t seemed il was going on a jour.
ney, and was surrounded by all kinds ol
beautiful things"
1t thus appears that death by drown.
ing is by no means painIul-on the con
trary. rather delightful experience.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20

go home 10 mother. and stay \ year, il
need be-"
"But how can you spare me, John?"
"How could spare You forcverf p
whispered her husband.
"But. John, how can you afford p"
"Well enough. But we must not talk
about it now; you are too weak 10 be
excited about anything. You are 10 get
we'll rs fast rs you can. aud in two weeks
VIC will all be of TO mothers"
Dir. Wilton proved true prophet. for
in two weeks time Mrs. Wilton was far
enough recovered to begin the journey
How far the prospect of that journey
went toward making her able to under
take it, we will not say.
Mr.. Wilton accompanied his wife. 1t
was too much for her 10 undertake 10 60
alone with the children, the doctor said,
and Mr.. Wilton was very obedient, cheer.
fully acquioscing in every suggestion and
even suggesting things for her comfort,
that hc once would have thought un.
necessary expenditure. But Mr.. Wilton
was not mindiug the expense now. lie
had sold his young stock for much less
than he paid for them. that his wife might
be nursed back TO life and health. And
ho could but rejoice at The sacrifice when
no saw her eyes grow bright and her
step elastic.
Stay as long as you please" was his
parting message TO his wife. as he babe
her adieu Mt the door of the homestead.
Six months Susan Wilton stayed in the
home nest. Oh, what u joyous, thorough
rest was that II seemed 90 good TO
wander about tho old place again, almost
rs free from care. rs in her girlhood days.
now gathering The flowers from the hill.
sides. or bathing her tired feet in The
meadow brook. or sitting beneath the
stately naples, twining their leaves iuto
garlands. hunting hens nests with the
children, and enjoying all their games
with relish she never dreamed she could
ieel again And what 4 JOY to sit for
hours at The feet of her who first guided
her own fnltering steps. The poor. worn
out woman drank in every moment of
Joy as though she knew the cup would
not always be so full.
But with returning health came
strong desire TO return home TO its duties
and cares once more. So, one morning
in early winter. she left her goodbyes
among the hills OF her old home, and
went back to life's every day duties with
glad aud thankful heart. But the olG
life with It's oeaseless round OF work and
"tol without recompense" WAS over.
There were to be no more ysarnings for
sympathy, no more words OF disapproba
ton, no more of the penny wise and
pound foolish" economy. Husband and
wife share alike in comforts, and the old,
hard life was buried.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
The Noon and the Heather.

After testing the question again and
again. modern meteolologists hare come
10 the conclusion that the moon has no
snIt OF influence over the weather, agree.
ing with the Iron Duke that il is non.
sense to place any faith in her as wealth
er prcdictor. Time was when she was
thought absolute mistress of the seasons.
Piiny has the following lunar weather
wisdom: Fine weather. wind, OF rain,
may hc looked for according as the
moon rises with pure white. red. or
swarlhy light. IT.. Mt full moon, half
the disc is clear. fine weather is bctoken.
ed il ied. wind; il black. rain. IL at
the rising ol the new moon the upper
horn is ooscured, there will be prevail.
ence oil wet when she is on tho wane; il
the lower horn is obscured, there will be
rain before she attains her full; if both
horns appear obtuse. lrightful tempest
is near; if they are sharp and erect, high
winds may be expected. Darwin de.
clares it as sure sign of coming rain
when the moons head is hidden by ha.
loes. A correspondent OF Notes and
Queries says q largo circle round the
moon. with q north or northeast wind,
predicts stormy weather; if the wind
comes from any other quarter there will
still be rain, but less OF it. II, however,
The moon rises after sunset, the appear
ance Of ling round her is not so signifi-
cant as The Dutch rhyme puts it:
ring round the moon
May pass away soon;
But ring round the sun
Gives water in the tun.
An old Spanish proyerb says the circle oil
the moon never filled pond, but the
circle Of the sun vets shepherd; while
IN English rhyme pronounces:
If round the moon circles seen
or white, and all the sky's serene,
The following day ysu may divine
VIII surely prove exceeding ine.
And:
Whene'er, In autumn or In spring,
mist the moon doth with II bring,
At noon the sun will bright appear,
The evening be serene and clear.
The turning up Of the horns of the
new moon is another sign OF fair wealth
er. There's no likelihood of drop
now, and the moon lies like boat there"
says somebody in Adam Bedc. Southley
notices this notion in ono of his liuers:
Poor Littledale mas this day explained
the cause OF the rains which have pre-.
vailed for the last five weeks, by theory
which will probably be as new to you as
it is TO me. Il have Observed he says,
that when the moon is turned upward,
we have fine weather after it, but when
it i9 turned down, then we have wet
season; and the reason / think is, that
when it is turned down, it holds no wa
ter, like basin, you know, and down il
comes.'" 1t is a very common belief
that the weather depends upon the moon
changing before or after midnight; a be.
lief absurd on the face OF it. since, ns
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
NUMBER 1S.

silly fabrication which has caused much
money and time to be wasted during the
last thirty years, by very many people
who could i'll afford either. | shall bc
glad, however, to hear from any and all
Chases who can furnish their genealo-
gies. however brief. tor publication here
after by competent genealogist long
engaged in the work. am, your obed.
ent servant GEORGE B. CHASE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
FREELAND HOWE

Il lSsURANCE "A GENT
NORWAY, HE.
0FEICB-OyeT PO Oties.
4rRir.. Life and Accident Insurance. "a fsvor-
SSs sel ms aiylS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20

- Is Nike McCosky in the ranks"
asked the commander. IN. chief. As HE
army stood in line OF battle. Here,
Gineral." said Mike, stepping forward.
Then let the engagement begin" said
the General. That is the way Mike tells
the story.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
YOUNG PEOPLES CORNER.

Charade.
Deep in my first, young Arthur roamed
DER mountain, moor and plain,
From one both beautiful aud kind,
Ny precious whole TO gain.
And when my whole he had obtained
lie safely il encasel.
And making it the more secure,
Under my second placed.
Mexico. A. W. SMITH.
ANSWERS.
%, Ve.eraN, Echo, ROAR MufF, 0ronO.
Novel. Talk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
poetrp,
FINISHING THE YORK.

M LORD KISLoCH.
Ever m life 10 a work TO do,
Long, enduring. and ne'er sen, through;
Seeming to end, aud begin anew.
knowledge hath still some mora 10 know
Wealth greater 70 which TO grow;
Every race hath further TO 90.
SAY uot cen At thy latest date,
Now have naught but to rest md wait;
Somethin. will take thee without the gate.
What IL thine earthly task be DER,
StiIl 10 another for thee In store,
Heavenward walking and heavenly lore.
Isracrs 20 nurture; suares 10 shsui
Sins 10 get Iid OF one by one
nl.i..work which will ne'er be done.
only one, when he bowed the head,
Where on the cross lie for thee hath bled,
Rightly then 1t is finished" said
Well GA thy bed OF death for thee.
n ever said il may itly be,
Christ hath hnished my work Ior me"
-SvHdGp al Ho@e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-05-20
OBJ Sfturo 9mouat,
PuslL-hsd Every Tuesday Norsing. by
F. z. SHAW.

TERMS Two Dollars per year-el,SO paid
IL advance
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-05-23

SENSATIONAL STORY "A singular ste
~ comes from Kentucky. Ono morning
last month young girl was found by her
parents in her bed, insensible from the eff.
fec,s of cbloroform, tied hands and fee,
with the sheets aud wound up with the
clothes On the window was a piece OF
paper ON which was scrawled several nys-
teriOus limitations, including these:
sine hired to ito he job, and Gun, lots
Of miles, but ger looked like an angel and
Z cdrnt do AZ bit some one rW for tie vii
Hdns hare found out yoar phereaJouts and
~W XII ger for ger fortune phat as Jeff
ger Iy a .feNer that ger Jefrenaed when he
,eas on hc cars SICK, he died and LEFT all
he had Jo ger If ger ,oas alice on HE first
Of June, IF ger ioas dcdd 1t ,eas to 90 to t,co
other teilers = -
The perpetrstor ought to be caught, il
only that he may be semitic school.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-05-23
The Tide of Emigration Turned.

seekers for new bones are pouring into south
west Mlssourl, attracted by the cheap Lands Of
ihe atlantic 4 Paeife Rail Roqd Company
This Company offers 200. 900 Acres Of the
nnest lands in the world, al from 81 10 Sl2 per
acre on seven years time, and with free trans
portation TO ali purchasers
ms Road. NeUer BlockGded Jy Snotc is des-
nneo 70 become the national highway between
Ne" iork and San FroRcisco and 10 the indus
trious farmers Of older States we earnestly re-.
commend this land OF cheap homes, sure tbat
nowhere can the poor man fnd more grateful
ornate better soil, or greater prOductiveness
F'r iuil Information, with Maps ana Pamph-
Ies, address AMOS TUCK, Land Conclusion
er' 20 South Fourth, st. Louis
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-05-23
Fros the harttns6urg Statesman, Nay 20
Corresponden
RoMNEY. MAY II,h. Ia7a-

so1NLh, MAI 1ftu, 1910.
Messrs. Editors:-The extension of your
Railroad from Msrtiosbare, by Bloomery
GAP and Rouoey, to the Georges creek
Goal Field, distance Of about ninety miles.
excites much interest and sttsution in this
and Mineral couHty. The route from Mar :
tinsburg 70 Bloomery 10 sid to Be entire
~ profitable, ssd you thea strike che line
surveyed years ago, BY Mr.. Manning, for
the A'exandris, LoHdepn and Hsmp-hire
Railroad Company, extending to the Coal
Field. From this poipt to Martin. burg, is
about sixty miles, and here you secure the
hoe water line into Tennessee. In favor
OF immediate extension Of your road to the
Coal Field, it msy be suggested, that i,
will command besides Csal, AZ indefinite
and iueIbsustible supply of iron, timber
aud agricultural products while at the
same time, IL will afford our people great
" desired competition with the Is & o
Railroad, IS another liue of transportation
recounoisance by an experienced eppi-
neer, Is now required, and great confidence
entertained rs to its favorable result. Such
facts, figures aud estimates, as our people
possess are at the ready service of the com
pany, and the New General Railroad Law
OF our Legislature, confers all requisite
powers.
have stated the distance at ninety mile.
and estimate tho cost Of the Railroad, a,
50 500 900.
No R,sd Of same length and cost, in the
Uaited States probably, command larger
tonnage, than this would, with its Canal
Western Maryland aud Cumberland Val.
ley connections.
Tho b & o Railroad, is feeling its way
Southward. to intcrsect the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, and tho Pennsy lvania Cen.
trail, may we'll look in that direction also.
CORRESPONDENTS