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The New York herald., 1873-12-08


Van Launs translation OF Taine's History Of Eng
lsn Literaturen This is one of the very lew trans
latons which one reads with perfect satisfaction
in which the essence is thoroughly preserved aud
permeates the FORM IL is not likely to be popular
book, because OF the inevitably technical arrange
ments to which even NJ. Tame, who was IN many
respects SO original thinker. subjects his work.
1t takes some resolution TO break through the
breastworks which are thus set around the citadel
OF thought but, for any one who stuaies French
analyt ytical literature, IT is worth the trouble.
MYSTERY.
There has Deen a good deal OF talk preliminary
about j history OF Holland House, written by q
young lady who was rather a celebrity IN society
here, chiefly because she was rather mystery.
This young lady was called Marie Fox, but II any
thing was understood about her 1t was that she
had no right TO that name. All sorts OF rumors
were circulated concerning her parentage; she
lived with Lady Holland in the beautiful old his
torlc mansion TO which so many memories belong,
and with Lady Holland she went very much in
deed into society. The Queen had been told the
secret OF her BIRTH for she went to Court and the
young lady herself had been told two versions,
each differing from the other and botn presumably
untrue. Last year she married Prince Lchten-
stein, and it was announced with all the soem-
nifty betting so important fact, that the Austrian
ambassador was perfectly satisfied with the state
ments which had been made TO him respecting the
fitness or the young lady for the immense honor OF
such an alliance. Irreverent outsiders laughed
good de nj. but ..all Londonn went to the wedding,
especially as that DUH rich unpopular young peer,
the MARQUIS OF Butte was said to have behaved bad
y He had been what persons OF his class call "at-
tachedr to Miss Fox, but was not so easily satisfied
IA the Austrian Excellcncy. 80 that the Young lady
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eges contain few or no ideas except about train.

leges contain few or no ideas except about train
ing athletes, base ballists and boat racers.
SIR HENRY HOLLAND knew all countries and had
seen nearly every famous person OF the last half
century. He remembered Six Presidents OF the
United states, and had been intimate with Talley-
rand ana LORD Brougham, with Canning and Ma
dame de Staal. His books, though not literary
masterpieces, well exhibit the variety Of his life
and the breadth OF his culture
JOHN RUsKIN declares that Pope Is the most perfect
representative we have OF the true English mind.
He says that his poems have expressed .sn the
strlctesJ language and within the brlefest limits
every law OF art OF criticism, OF economy,
OF policy and fnaliy of benevolence, humble,
tional and resigned, contented with its allotted
OF life, and trusting the problem Of its saliva
tion to Him In whose hand lies that OF the uni
verse;
APPLETON a Co. have just published "Miriam
MoniOrt,n by the author or ''The Household OF Bou
vere.n In it lineal descendant of Simon do Mon
fort takes for his second wife a Jewess, whose
least recommendation is the wealth inherited by
their only child, Miriam. Banned from his own
class in England he builds himself prlncely home
In Philadelphia, where the sudden and mysterious
death OF his wife leaves him. together with Miriam,
the charge OF "a step daughter" OF his first wife.
This girl by her surprising beauty and utter want
of principle, becomes the bane OF Miriam's whole
life ana yet Miriam to the end though fully con-
scious OF her guilt and ingratitude. acts towards
her the part OF true sister, The fortune inherited
from her mother is taken from her by this step Sis
ter and her coniederates, and she is obliged to ny
In disguise to Georgia, in order to escape the per-
secution OF this domestic foe. Her return thence,
her shipwreck, her rescue, her Imprisonment in
her enemy's house in Philadelphia and her marvel
lous escape to wed the man OF ner choice form the
matter OF thrilling narratives. She follows her
husband, an American officer or engineers, to Cali
iorna. where they build up happy and honored
home, blessed with lovely children, where the
guilty "stepsister finds refuge and all the lavish
tenderness which sisterly love can bestow, in re-
turn for black treason and ingratitude. The book
is intended as picture OF the American society or
the period. There is no claptrap in it. The reader
Will recognize gladly amid the personages who
grace the narrative the 'imperial presence" OF
Calhoun The ''dificulty between North and Southn
Is touched on with delicate and tender hand,
which argues deep love OF country.
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DELAY IN CANAL TRANSPORTATION,

BUFFALO, N. " Dec. I, 1873.
Some OF the most prominent canal men or this
city, just returned from the eastern division OF the
canal. where they have large number OF boats
and cargoes OF grain IN transit, are bitter in their
denunciation OF Commissioner Barkley, OF that
division, and the state authorities Tor failing to
render proper AID and facilities In getting their
property 70 tldewater. They say had proper as.
sislance been given every boat could have reached
its destination.
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EXPLOSION OF A STEAMERS BOILER
three Men Killed and Five Seriously
NVoundcd-Thc Wreck OF the Vessel on
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Z. 1873.


APicdyuae special from Marshan to-day says:-
The boiler OF the steamer Royal George exploded
last night ut Albany, between JEFFERSON and Shreve-
port. The mate and three deck hands were In
stantlv killed and five others were seriously
wounded. captain Scove had his jaw fractured,
aud the pilot, Mr.. Mciarey was slightly wounded.
The cargo Will be saved.
later report says the wreck is on are and relief
was sent from Shreveport
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SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY RAILROAD BOATS
ATTACHED.

NEWPORT, II, T., Dec !, 1873
The United States Marshal yesterday placed IL
more attachments on the boats OF the southern
New Jersey Railroad Company, which makes the
forty-fourth thus TAR. The libellants yesterday
were Jacob J. Van Pelt, OF New YORK. vs.. Ply
mouth Rock; John Z. Honmire. or New YORK, vs..
Empire state aud Plymouth Rgex; La car Gar,S,
Kannweier of New York, VS.. Plymouth Rock;
+. Il W. Cnappell CO., of New London, vs., Jesse
Hoyt. Fan river, Plymouth ROCK, Long Branch,
Metropolis and Empire state.
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THE TEXAS ELECTIONS.

GALVESTON, Dec. :, 1873.
The Ne'cs gives the following figures from
specials The returns from 13 counties additional
to-day make the total number heard from 81 OF
which 43 give Coke u majority OF 90, 79s and the
remaining Ia counties give Davis majority OF 463.
This leaves Cokcs net majority, so Tar as heard
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duty, and not rely only upon the power OF arms.
Ii seems that It would have been more easy for
the United states to extend It's moral support to
the Cubans, as the great American people enter
tanned sentiments favorable to them. The Ameri-
can government has maintained In official
note, that certain acts involved the logical con-
clusion OF recognition by Spain OF a state OF war
in Cuba Spain has performed such acts, and SO
IL must be concluded such war exists. The recog-
milton Of this war by SPAN should be followed by
declaration OF IT'S neutrality therein. This would
be sufficient, and this only will free America OF the
lgnomnous presence of the never-wearying muir
derers who have established themselves in that
wealthy and beautiful Island. THIS would increase
f The s'Vy ubans await the decision Of the American
government at this critical moment. II 1T Is in ia
vor of justice, humanity ana freedom, they. will
bow in gratitude to Providence, acting In conform
tty TO the sacrifices already made. II III iavor OF
the maintenance OF the present condition OF affairs
they shall continue to the end in the struggle in
which they have so long, and ut the cost Of SO
much blood ana treasure, been engaged
Surprising a that a., , the impendlng connist De
native Spaniards established In Cuba-consenting
at last to the restitution OF the visgnns tue sur
render OF the surviving passengers and crew, the
1naemnincation demanded aud the salute to the
American flag, what would be the result OF the
continuation OF the present policy Of the United
States o not recognizing the state OF war existing
THIS question must be considered in the light OF
the facts so clearly stated by Your Exccency In
your Message. In that document IL Is recognized
that cuba, besides the iorccs OF the government
0f Spain, there exists what Is called the insurrec
fioB OF Yara and the pro.slavery party, tue latter
being ian ELEMENT says Your Excellency, "op-
posed to granting any relief from misrule and
abuse. with no aspirations alter freedom, CON-
manding no sympathy IN generous breasts, aiming
10 rivet stn stronger the shackles OF slavery ana
rpprcssion.u such element which mas seized
MANY of the cmbems OF power IN Cuba, ~ sun
power in Madrid and recognized 10y the govern
Icnt.v
Accepting those premises, based as they are
upon facts it is that the government OF
Ma,ria Is IN reality an acconplice OF the aboininc
tions committed by such power IN Cuua. Ahn can
a government which Is an accompllce Of those
abOnnhations command the synnpathles o' the
generous breasts vi tue American pcopIc repre-
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Coroner Keeuan was yesterday called to hold an
inquest over the remains OF Mr.. John !. Webb, u
gentleman 65 years OF age, VINO dropped dead on
the pavement In 'front.' OF premises No. IS Broad
street. waiie en- route TO BROOKLYN. where he lived.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

What to wear is often vexatious ques-
ton to decide at this particular time of the
year, especially when there are so many es-
Establishments claiming the privilege of do
ing the very best for you. After a careful
inspection of the immense stock of clothing
of every variety and price, especially pre-
pared for this season by the well known
Clothiers, BENNETT & &C., TOWER HALL,
No. 518 Market ST., Philadelphia, we think
you will admit that you cannot do better
than by purchasing your spring outfit at
their establishment
For loss of appetite, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
tien, Depression of Spirits & General De-
bility, in their various forms, Ferro-Phos-
porated Elixir of Calisaya made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co., New York, and sold by all
druggists, is the best tonic. AS stimulant
tonic for patients recovering from fever or
other sickness, it has no equal. If taken
during the season it prevents fever and ague
and other intermittent fevers. may 16 A.
Therefore, give full measure and just
weight" enjoins the Alcoran. An interest
ing commentary on this is that the Fair
banks scales are used considerably in the
very land of the Prophet and his book. No
country is too remote to be penetrated by
these Universas Standards.-Es.
/ What is this "DoLLAR REWARD soAr,"
that everybody seems crazed about? Buy
it and try for yourself.
In selecting good Cough Mixture, you
can do no better than to take Brewster's
Pectoral. If
Brewster's Pectoral always relieves a
cough and cold. Many certificates could
be provided if necessary. If
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
Total number.

POSTAL CARDs.-The demand for postal
cards, lately issued by the government has
been immense throughout the country, par
ticularly in the large cities. The calls for
them in Bridgeton have been numerous, but
our worthy Post Master with his accustomed
forethought, has managed to keep supply
sufficient to meet all demands. Doubtless
these cards will be source of amusement
to some Post Masters and their clerks, who
have but little to do; but where the cores
pondence is carried on in French, German,
Photography &C., they will be none the
wiser as to the contents. While it is gener-
ally acknowledged that these cards are a
great accommodation to the public, it is
a. question with many whether they will be
profit or loss to the government. We
predict that they will be a source of profit,
and " i'll prove to be fixed institution
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
VIENNA EXPOSITION BRIBERY.
PEooF OF VAN BUREN's GULT SAD TO BE
RECF,IED.

PEooF OF Van BUREN's GUILT SAD TO BE
RECF.SED.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Secretary Fish
stated yesterday that he had positive
proof that Commissioner Van Buren,
who has just been removed, was guilty
of almost all the improper acts charged
against him. He claims to have indu
bitable proof that Van Bu"en has made
propositions to various parties guaran-
teeing that the latter should have
prominent palces n the exposition, on
condition that he should receive valua
BILE consideration therefor. These ad-
vances were made in the direction of
certain patent interests f,om which,
Secretary Fish says, Van Brren desires
to -eaize largely. So far as the res
taurant privileges were concerned, the
State Department claims that this in
t,.igue was conducted in the most dis
graceful manner. The names of several
parties in this country have already
been obtained who are prepared to
swear than Van Bu"en proposed to sell
them valuable stands at rates which
would make the private fortunes of
those receiving the consideration. The
State Department expects shortly TO
receive a report of the investigation
from Vienna, when the country will be
put in possession of facts which are
even more outrageous than anything
that has yet been hi-nted at in th's con
nection.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

AMEs.-Oakes Ames' will has been admit
ted to probate. The bequests are as follows:
To his wife Eveline O. Ames 800, 600; all
the household furniture, horses and car
riages, and the use of his dwelling house
during life; to his daughter, Susan E.
French, $4,000 year during her life; to
each grandson, now or hereafter to be born,
$22, 900; to each granddaughter, $40, to
his son, Frank M. Ames, all his interest in
the Kinsley Iron and Machine Company,
and in the houses, lands and buildings
bought or received from the estate Of Ly-
man Kinsley in Canton; to his sons, Cakes
A. and Oliver Ames, all his real estate in
Easton, Canton, Braintree, and West Bridge
water, with all the machinery, toels, and fix
lures pertaining to or that are in any way
connected with the shovel business; an in
come of seven per cent railroad bonds to
be used for the support of schools in Dis
trict No. z, in North Easton; all the remain
de1 to be divided among his sons, Oakes A.,
Oliver and Frank M. Ames.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
For the West Jersey Pioneer.

The notice of preparation for the next
great Camp Meeting at Pitman Grove may
have been heard. Cottages Of convenient
size, and economical structure, are being
built by the Association, in lieu Of SO many
canvass tents. These cottages will be for
sale or rent, at low figures. A drain is be-
ing laid under ground, by which the space
occupied by the congregation, will be free
from standing water, in the heaviest rains.
Ample shade is being provided for. A pub
lie meeting is to be held on the ground, we
learn sometime in July, at which lots will
be rented, and the new cottages sold or
rented Persons who may desire to rent or
buy cottages, would do well to communi-
cate with the Superintendent at an early
day, that all may be accommodated. Ac-
commodations for lodgings, it is believed,
will be on scale in keeping with the de-
mans of the case. =
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
Hunting and Killing an Outlaw.

A Lake City, Florida, correspondent
of the New York World relates the
following story: "Some weeks ago a
man named Jim McDoI nell was mr.
dered at McIwen's Fe1-y, on the Suw-
anee River, by notorious outlaw and
desperate known as Ed Lawson
Hearing of the murder of his brother,
William stal ted out as an avenger.--
Accompanied by man named Peter
Hagans and ferocious dog, he made
his way to McIwen's Fen ], near which
the outlaw Lawson lived, and after some
little accommodating csme upon the
object of his search me- the river
Lawson divining doubtless the object
Of The men, endeavo1ed to escape to
a neighboring hummock. But McDon-
nell had pro ded against such con
tingency, and the dog was slipped i4om
his leash and set upon his human prey.
There was short hopeless race-a des-
pe1ate stluggle-and the murderer Law
son was at the mercy of the murderer
Mcdonnell. The fierce dog had set his
fangs in the mans shoulder and held
MIN firmly to the earth until the pr
suers came up. There was but IA slight
display of etiquette when the two mr.
derers met. Mcdonnell told Lawson
that he had come to avenge the death
of his brother and allowed his prisoner
fifteen minutes to prepare for his doom.
The wretched cul lprit devoted the few
moments of his life to confession hor-
rible in the extreme. He not only ad-
mitted that he had murdered the
brooher Of Mcdonnell for his money,
but confessed that he had also murder
ed five other men and two women for
the purpose Of obtaining their money,
end added that these murders had only
netted Tim 1875 all told. Wnen Law
son was through with his confession,
Mcdonnell placed the muzzle of lis
gun to the murderer's head aud scat
tered his brains broadcast over the
ground It is stated that the Deputy
Sheriff of this (Columbia) county, when
he was pursuing Mcdonnell to arrest
him for the murder of the negro near
his place, followed him to the ',neral
of his brother and saw him there, but
was afraid to arrest him. For the ii nth
of this, however, your correspondent
" II not vouch. It is certain that Nc
Donnell was pursued for several days,
and it is 'lrthermore Gel tain that bis
pursuers returned empty-handed. 1t
is probable that Governor Hart will
offer another and larger reward for
the arrest of this man Mcdonnell, for
while there is no regret at the tragic
murder of Lawson, the fact that the
former is still at large should be an
incentive Of renewed efo1ts on the part
of the authorities to bring him to JUS
tice"
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
CHASED BY LIGHTNING.

A special correspondent of the Viii
mington Commercial, writing from
Middletown, Says "The thunder -sto4 n
of Saturday night was terrible severe
in some sections. The lightning struck
in several places in st. Georges HUI
dred, in one case with fatal results. in
tenant house on NJ. Plice's farm,
about four miles beyond this tow n,
near Bunker Hill, some ten or twelve
cololed men were seated at table
playing cards. The fearful yiyidness
of the lightning frightened one OF the
party, named Benjamin Dares, aud,
rising ON the table with an oath, he
exclaimed that he was a going to bed
to get out of the way He proceeded
upstails, and got into bed between
two colored children, and had hardly
laid down when a bolt of lightning
entered through the roof, piercing a
hole through the mans head from tenn
pie to temple, killing him, of course,
instantly.
''The children were unharmed, but
in the lower room, the table, cards and
men 7. ere scattered in every direction
With the exception of one man, who
was badly burned on the back, all es-
capped tn being severely str ned.
As soon as they could the whole patty
left the house now in flames, and ran,
as if for their lives. One of them,
however, retr- ned and rescued the chill
dren, and the body of the dead man;
the others IAN up the road to store,
where they took re. lge on the porch
in goods boxes, and any place that
offered apparent security, fervently
praying for cessation of the anger of
the mighty powers.
Their prayers were not favo1ably
answered, as a bolt of the teri lble
electric fluid entered the i:ont Of the
store, passing through, and tearing
out greater part of the rear end. A
goods-box behind which one of the col
ored men was stand ng, was toln into
splinters; new pale fence, alongwhich
crowded two or three men, was entire
ly demolished, and things smashed up
generally. Another retreat was now
made at a rapidspeed, and for what we
l.ow, some of the party may be on the
1un."
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL.
BRIDeEToN, May 10, 1878.

| OhlDUEION, nldy 10, 1910.
Council met at u o'clock, P. M.
Present-Mayor, HughS McGear, Samuel
Ackley, J. Warren Roork, Jas. II. Trench
ard, Chas. e. Elmer and John Hustled
Permits granted.-H. d. Powell, to make
addition to barn, on Broad St., Third ward;
Edmund Goff, to make addition to house of
Mrs. Garrison, on Oak ST., Third ward Da-
vid Cook, to build addition to shop, on Broad
St., Third ward; FL. ]. Mulford, to build a
barn on Atlantic St., Third ward; James T..
Odem, to build barn and wood house, on
South Ave-, Second ward; James R. Hoag
land, to build house on Lake St., Third
ward; Jacob Daily, to build a kitchen in
rear of his house, OH Bank ST., First ward;
john Hustled, to make addition to his house,
on Franklin St.. Third ward.
Bills ordered paid.-Samuel Hannah, $500,
for use of roads in Third ward; Samuel
Ackley, 5000, for nse of roads in West dis
trict, First ward.
A Communication from Oberlin Smith &
Bro, Offering to the city lot of dirt, east
of East Lake, was read, and on motion, the
offer was accepted.
Communication from Holmes Pierce, Rob-
ert Goldsboro and others, offering to the
city road in the First ward, running through
their lands, was read, and James II. Trench
ard, Samuel Ackley and John Hustled were
appointed a committee to examine into and
report on the same.
1t was ordered that f1ie complaint made
in regard to the opening of the Buckshutem
road, be referred to the Councilmen of the
Second ward, and that they request the
commissioners heretofore appointed to lay
out said road and make return to Coun-
ell of their action thereon, so that the bounds
may be determined.
A remonstrance from number of citi-
zens of the Third ward against reconsider
ing the vote by which license was refused to
Charles Elkinton, was presented and filed.
The time for receiving proposals for build
ing the new school house, in the Second
ward, was extended to June Sd, in order to
give ample opportunity for contractors to
present their bids.
The Councilmen of the First ward were
requested to examine into the alleged OBJ
struction in Burlington Avenue, and if such
there be, to request Mr.. Rogers to remove
the same, and in case of his failure so to do.
to order the Overseer of roads to have it
removed.
The following was offered ard adopted
ResoIued, That the Recorder be directed to
procure n book and index the minutes of
Council from its commencement, and here
after, cep them indexed, SO that reference
to subjects can be more easily referred to.
Joseph Burt, Surveyor of Highways and
Commissioner of Appeal, Third ward; and
Enos Paullin Surveyor of Highways, Third
ward, presented themselves and were sworn.
G. w. MCGOWAN, Recorder.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-05-23

NEW BOATS FOR RAILRoADs.-The New
Jersey Southern Railroad Company is now
having constructed at Greenpoint, on the
Delaware, says the Burlington Enterprise,
two large boats to ply on its line between
Bayside, N. j., and Bombay Hook, Del.
The boats will be 225 feet in length, 80 feet
in breadth, and "a feet in depth Each
boat will have three railroad tracks running
lengthwise over the deck, and will have a
carrying capacity of "a loaded freight cars.
Each boat will contain restaurant, dress
ing rooms &C., finished in serviceable
manner, and will be launched in August.
At the same yard are building two boats
for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with
which the New Jersey Southern will connect.
They are somewhat larger than the others.
They will have a carrying capacity of %
freight cars, and are for use on Chesapeake
Bay, between Rock Hall and Baltimore.