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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-18
The Devil Fish.

In the Brighton aquarium, England,
an experiment was lately tried to ascer-
tain how this frightful monster secures
his prey. A crab was SO fastened that
the string could be withdrawn, and was
lowered near to the great male octopus
He was sleepy, and required great
deal of tempting, but the sight of his
favorite food overcame his laziness,
and he lunged out an arm to seize the
precious morsel. 1t was withdrawn
from his reach; and so, at last, he turned
out of bed, rushed at it, and got it un-
der him against the plate glass, just as
was desired. In second the crab was
completely pinioned. Not struggle
was visible or possible; each leg, each
claw, was grasped all over by suckers
embodied in them-stretched out to
it's full extent by them. The black tip
of the hard, horny beak was seen for a
single instant protruding from the cir
cular orifce in the centre of the radia-
tion of the arms, and next had crunched
through the shell, and was buried deep
in the flesh of the miserable victim.
The action of an octopus when seizing
it's prey for its necessary food is very
like that of q cat pouncing on mouse,
and holding it down beneath it's paws.
The movement is as sudden, the scuffle
as brief, and the escape of the prisoner
even less probable. The fate of the
crab is not really more terrible than that
of the mouse, or of minnow swallowed
by perch; but there is responsiveness
about the form, color, and attitudes of
the octopus which hinvests it with kind
of tragic horror.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-18

"Now, young people," said Pro-
fessor of Natural History to his class,
"now, then, as to hens. A hen has the
capacity of laying just six hundred
eggs, and no more, and she finishes the
job in just five years. Now, what is to
be done with her after that ~ "Cut
her head off and sell her for spring
chicken p exclaimed an urchin whose
father dealt in poultry,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-18

The mountain That the morn doth kiss.
Glad greets its shining neighbor:
Lord heed the homage of my bliss
The incense of my labor
Sharp smites the sun like burning rain,
And field and flower languish:
Hear, Lord! the prayer of my pain
The pleading of my anguishl
Now the long shadows Eastward creep.
The golden sun is setting:
Take, Lord ! the worship of my sleep
The praise of my forgetting!
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-10-18

Nowadays every little village politi-
clan has his axe to grind, while the late
lamented Washington had nothing but
his little hatcbet,
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09
APPOMA.T .TTOXs
The True story Of Cen. Lees
surrender.

t,'vator IN tie Richmond Dispaich.l
1.-THE situation at ApponattoX on the
9th of April, 1865, when Gen, Lee sent
far of truce 10 ask conference With Gen.
Grant, Vas simply this There were only
1900 iaded, amished Confaderutes with
arms III their hands, nearly surrounded BY
eighty thousand Fedelal soldiers aheady ID
position, With ro-cpfoIcctnents constantly
arriving. Gordon fell back through the
village and moved to meet an attack Of
Sheridan on the flank, while Gen. Chamber
layne led the advance corps Of the Army Of
the James into the Courthouse. A battery
Of the Richmond llowitzers, which had
been engaged at Big Bethel in 1861, sta
toned in the yard Of Mr.. Peers, on the ex-
treme northeast corner of the village, fired
the last gun Of the day, and withdrew as
the blue waves were enercling it. The
Federal picket line was advanced beyond
the village aud that little band Of heroic
spnits seemed about to be inundated, when
suddenly the white flag was displayed, and
the firing ceased. There have been pub
lished SO many sensational reports Of the
meeting between the two commanders that
| am glad to be able to relate them by
giving General Lees own account Of what
occurred, as he gave it to some friends
at his house, in Lexington, but few
days before his last illness. He said that
he had for duty that morning not eight
thousand men, and that when he learned
from Gordon that there was heavy infant
rv force in his 'front.' he determined TO se'
General Grant and ascertain the terms upor
which he could end the contest. But be
fore poing to meet him he left orders will
Eongstreet and Gordon to hold their com
mands in readiness, determined, us he was
, to cut his way through, or perish in th
attempt, if such terms were not granted a
be thought his army entitled to demand
He met General Grant between the picket
lines in the open field, about two hundre
yards below Appomattox Courthouse.
"You met under an apple tree, did yo
not General ?" asked gentleman present
mo, sir!o was the reply eve did not NEE
; under an apple tree, and | saw no tree neal
1t wis in an open field, near the road.
[This explodes the "historic apple tree,
apout which SO much has been said.
gentleman who was within a few feet Of tn
two Generals when they met, pointed out
me the exact spot. The apple tree whic
was cut to pieces, and even the roots
!. !. which were dug up and carried of, by reli
hunters, was fully quarter Of mile frol
a the place Of meeting, and the only histor
nterest that could be attached to II WI
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

lltlle hip often puts poor oeighbor on
the road again Surely il were worse than
chnrish 70 refuse to give what costs you
such little effort yet is worth SO much.--
C0Uatry Gentleman.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

AMoNG the reforms lately introduced by
the Japanese Government are the follow
ing: Kite flying and "expetoratlon in the
the streets have been prohibited, and
female hair-dressers are to be abolished as
class, every woman in future being ex-
pected to do up her own hair. In addition,
tue soft mats with which oil native houses
are aoored are to be banished from Japanese
houses, the alleged reason being that they
are productive Of laziness. Several news
papers have been established, buchu is Kept
on dfaught at the drug stores, three card
monte will be taught in the schools, and it is
thought that by another season more than
a thousand ightning.rod peddlers will have
acquired the language sufficiently to b'
turned loose and commence their ravages
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

An editor announces the marriage Of a
friend thusly: He has read himself out Of
the jolly brotherhood Of bachelors, sold Lis
angle. breasted lounge, packed his baggage
and checked it for glory, walked the gang
plank of courtship to the vessel of matri-
mony, and is steaming down the stream Of
bliss by the light Of the honeymoon.
------~--+.-Ss-.--~---,
ELnR1nA soils alligators hv the ward.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09
MILLINERY.

MILLINERY.
Magnolia, Mississippi.
B0NNE1S and HATS,
of the latest styles,
for Ladies and Children,
always on hand.
Also Dry Goods, Notions, and Trimmings
Of all kinds, too numerous to mention.
Thankful for past patronage, l hope for a
Continuance OF the same.
dec14.ly Mrs. n. A. JOINER,
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

A BALTIMORE hotel is being supplied
with exterior fre-escapeS, consisting Of iron
spiral stairways running from the top story
down 10 front Of the hall windows, with a
platform at each story,
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09
GRIST MILL.
~. IN. PEXsaJV'Y',

MAUNUIIIhi MIDD'i
DEALER IN
Groceries, Provisions, &C., at his old
Stand Cheap for CAsH, only.
Constantly on hand, very good Cigar for
ce,ts, also ApDes, Oranges, Candy, To-
bacco, sc. Call and see for yourself
dec2l y.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09
e R & G a q e r e e.
81 "A = IN =

Transient Advertising Rates.
One square, or less, FIRST insertion, 81 Sc
Zach additional insertion, Il
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

Rates of Advertislng ID NIonth 81 Year.
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

tlg- ONE INcl on LESS Is sQuAnr. a
The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1873-05-09

FLORIDA sells alligators By the yard.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
A.RIGAMIsr ARRESTED.

George p. Evans, age 49, Of this city, but
formerly Of Boston, whcro he has many wealthy kins-
men, was arrested yesterday and placed in the Tombs
on the charge OF bgamy and also on civil suit brought
by Patrick r. Barnwell for $4,000 damages On March
1872 Evans married the daughter Of the paint, Miss
Marcia Barnwel age 49, Soon after the marriage, the
father OF Miss BarnWcli, suspcctng that all was not
right with his sonin law separated her from her hus-
hand and took her to his home He then went diligently
10 work 10 discover the past lie OF Evans and found in
Harlem a young woman named Almua Davis,
who was sick in bed, and in most destitute
copdi ion. From her he learned that she was
the daughter OF wealthy parents I'm Boston, and
that 10 years before, when she very young,
Evans. 10 whom she much attached, had per
Nryv-YOrk For time he treated her well, but OF late
years has not done suhectue her TO various insults
andIndiguitcs. on March !, 1872 the day on which nc
married Miss BauWcil. Evans was unusually hInu, ana
after kissing his wife atco iOnatcy, elt stating that ne
would return In ten minutes From that time she has
NOT seen him. After learning this much Mr. BtlnWcu
went Boston where he discovered th1t IN 1875 Evans
married the daughter OF David y. Badger, % rich
merchant Of Boston, By whom lac bad two children, ono
OF whom, living, Is IL years old, the age of his
last wife, This woman and her daughter Mr. Barn
well found 10 be living at Everett Mass. While
Mr. BaruWrl was thus engaged IN tracing the
ras lie OF bis sOnIaaw, the latter took advantage Of
Inc opportunity Tcgaucd his young bride, aud He'd 10
Canada The father followed, ana su.cle tu IN over
taxing the fugtivcs in Ontario Evans then promised
10 obtain divorce from bis first WItc and remIrry Miss
Btrnwe To this pI9u the father gave his consent and
the pary returned 10 this city 10 was SOON evident 10
tIc fatuer that Evans mad no intention OF IunE MS
promises but was 'th 10 bring the matter into court.
recently however. Mr. Baruwell discovered that his
sOniulaw making arrangements to cOpe with a
has excited great interest both Evans and his first
TWO victims respectfully connected ia Boston.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
OBRIEE'S CLAIMS.
HE urrrArEs TO SUBMIT HIS PROOFS
the department

HE uRSITATEs TO SUBMIT HIS PRooFS'
The Special Committee, appointed py "oN'
Dix TO audit the claims Of James Obrleh against 'o
city tor fees claimed be due him for services ~ SUI
IN OF New-York met yesterday in the oId super 'i
room in the Courthouse, pursuant 10 aoUouInn'"' "
Friday The Committee was appointed uhu'r an "'' ~ -
the legislature and consists OF VIM. NJ Nerhhye' W.
A. Booth and John l.. Cadwallader. c. A. hahu was
originally appolnted but declined 20 serveand MT oo''
was appo,Dted 20 M the vacancy. EN-Assembymah
lanes A. Deering Of Manhattauvlo appeared as coun'
sol for Mr. OBrien and the first session OF the Ooi
mittee took exception ITS constitution az Iho
under which the Audit Committee was apponteu niAl'
no provision for filling vacancies. An aUoarhlen' was
therefore had for the purpose Of giving Mr Deer'nS
to n take counsel in the matter and to decide as to
his course Of action. Yesterday Mr Nefni5e "'Aeu
Mr. Deering what he had concluded 10 90
He answered: Tho power OF the Governor IN tne
premises was exhausted under the act In tue appoint
ment of the frat Commission, and our power was eA
hausted when We presented our claims 10 thaI 'ou''
sion As this is not the Commission appointed Dy the
under the act We do propose to 60 on as II
ia possible and probable that the COntroler "Ouu uo
cline to audit our bill after these proceedings as nc uoes
now and would not comply even with a mandahus'
MI Green-I have supposed hat tbs commission was
simply for the purpose OF as2ertaluins What were I'
OBrien's legal CLAIMS. II you decide 10 audit the Dill
will take advice and learn what my duty IN the prem
iscs. 49,,
Mr. yerrnilve TO Mr. Dcernc)-The Committee will
confer on the question raised by you and VIII serve
notice on YOU OF It's future purposes. -, -
MIR Deerlng-I do MT wish any notice from the Com
mittee. ] retire from the case II, ,
MIR BOoth-You are the attorney In the ease, arc you
not aud you served notice as such OF the CLAIMS Oh Ic
Committee --- -. -, 4,
Mr. Deering-I served notice as attorney on the ola
Commission and shl De glad TO reeve nQ,iae dU, @
that Committee; but do not know this committee aud
can recognize nO notice from IL VIII DID you gOou
afternoon. f. -......,.,
The Committee after comforting for few moments
adjourned, saying that they would gave due hJuc5 Oh
their next meeting c. A. Hand whose res lai on ILo
tbe Committee il the Of Mr. OBrcu5 declining 10
present his claims is lawyer Wall-st, member or
the Apollo Hall Democracy, and was cihdidd.e dht
Fall on the OBreu ticket Tor Judge OF Ie
smperor Court The reasons for his refusal 20 serve on
the Committee have not been gyen hut II Is reported
that his objections have been removed ana tnat ne
would now be willing 60 serve. Mr. Booth, ms successor
on the Committee, is member OF the COMMITTEE OF
seventy It's reported that Mr.. OBrien has mortGged
his claim against the city 20 more IMAM us luil lace
value In addition to the $4,000 borrowed trom Iweei,
ne has borrowed $50 900 another friend, ana many
other smaller sums from Others.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
NORTH CAHoLINA BONDu0LDERs.

A large meeting Of the North Carolina
Succia Tax houdhodars held yesterday afternoon
at the Office Of Thomas Denny Sons at No. % Wast.,
To take measures for the enforcement OF their claims
the past due interest. Thomas Denny. Chairman,
ported that after the submission Of the TO the Hon.
Reycrdy johnson OF Baltimore, Nd. TO und rtabe the
suit of the bOndholders against The state " North Caro-
lima on terms favorable the bOndhOlders, the same
kind OF engagement made with c. Mcdonald TO
carry on an additional suit equally favorable terms
An abstract OF the opinion ~ ReVerdy johnson read
al the meeting the effect that thc Special Tax bonds
are binding upon the states that the state mad right
10 appropriate 10 herself the provisions for such levy
as the legislation under winch the bonds issued :
that her proper officers bOuud 10 levy the annual
tax provided for to meet the interest and the holders Of
the bonds who are not citizens OF the United States
may compel them to do so by a WIT Of maudainus
from the United States for the district OF that State
An abstract Of the opinion OF the Hon. Caleb Cushing
furnished by G. Mcdonald, given I'm regard 10 q special
ty ease but bearing equally the various special TAX
bonds was also read 10 the effect that first, Circuit
Court OF the United states cannot ISSUE the writ
damus except to enforce a Judgment previously
drrcd t Will be necessary to obtain Judgment
the coupon the Circut Court before applying
As asscuts O the extent of II 100000
bonds have been sent in suits VIII be begun under the
agreement with Rrverdy Johnson. As "a asscnts
TO the extent OF another SO10O0 bonds have been
in salts will be brought under agreement with Mr. Me
Donald who originated and carried successful issue
the recently decided suit in favor Of North Carolina
Railroad bOndhOldcrs.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
Total.....s2.2;O.52O
A62E6

No calculation has bccl made for 1872, because the
Controller has yet published the amount realized for
portion OF the discrepancies which might be pointed
ont IN the Tax Collectors Office. FavOuusm here too
Is not wanting II the general payer fails ~ pay his
taxes he is charged the fu percentage OF default and
Iaeut Of hem But % Is secret that the lyUres OF
the Ring been allowed to pay their at their
convenience without default or interest beng charged
and their property never advertised for sale for non
payment Of taxes. In 1871 the Legislature passed
creating Commissioner Uf Arrears, whose duty, among
other things was 10 look after the collection OF taxes
yiously dWet upon The effect of this law be
seen in the increase of the city revenue TO
$685. The Commissioner Of Arrears appointed IN
the Spring OF 1871 and the revenue account for 1870
ounng 1886 sos. made July. 1871. About the
month March, 1872 the present Collector succeeded in
having the law abolished, ana the Commissioner OF Ar
mace up July 1872 and sank 20 $53Gi6 The
account for 1872 not yet made out Last Winter the
legislature IN the new charter again created COmms
Arrears Of Taxes and Assessments whose duty
1t was to look after the books and Of the Col
lectOr and act "a check on him. But the law is
pensive and farcca-iarcCa because this officer, who
To act - cheek TO te dishonesty Of the Collector, is
appointed by the Collector himself; and expensive be-
at OF the arrears OF taxes assessments, water
rates &C.. are placed the hands OF the Commissioner
OF Arrears for him collect This doubles the expense
the Collectors Office the attors clerks and subOFdnates
WILL iOr months, have nothing 10 do. Then again there
check or guard against tne peculaon OF the Com
mssiOncr Of Arrears. Under the repealed law the Com
missioner OF Arrears nominated by the Mayor and
confirmed by the Common Council He did not collect
ne arrears taxes, &c, but this portion
dues WAS a check the Collector. The new law gives
the collector the appointing of this officer turns all the
arrears into ms hands, and organizes new col
year FOR salaries and expenses and which leaves the
rears IN the COmua siOucr's hands the
dIOu they formerly were Ia the hands OF the tolec.
tor Anouer oihcer Is needed as cneck TO the Com
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19

II the wants OF next years budget arc
equal TO this years. the rate OF uAa''on
will be fully s. % on sCO with sinking fund.- uhi's'' as
proposed the ssmeuts are increased Ihe &
sale " lands the east side 0i Prospett IS'N a. Inc
siderably ircduce the park debt, although lti."d
hcved that not onchalf the amoun' VII pe . tV y
tbrougb The evtrayagance of the Park Commsslo
gentleman said 10 TRIBUNE reporter yesteIdH. h,s
This process relieves the taxpayer Hpih pay, cst,fs
money 10y dcprivng him Ot portion OF NE tVl :, i,,,
II is desired by propcrtyowncrs that they shou w. M
their reduced bat they express te vi the ditr-
IL should Inc dome hy reducing the expenses oi lhe
en- departments; and yet. &C the meeting Oi we
of Estimate on Tuesday, II was proposcu ,,t 70 ~
tho Fire Department, which Is tue single u'i', r
whose Grs call for money less tha IL WI - i,ii
n is urged that the money the SINKING flu'u
he permitted 10 accumulate as to piOEde lui to -
mcut OF the city debt fast as tue nohuS ~,
ana the rate of taxation be reduced ny feucH'n'N "
flta d,pnr tfupu
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
By invitation of Gen. John Newton, Chiet


Engineer In charge OF seaboard improvements III the
vicinity OF New York, party consisting OF Gen John
Love OF indianapolis Gen. Lewis Merrill OF the regular
army Gen John Gibbon Of the recruiting service Cen
l.. =. Scammon, formerly instructor at West Point,
President OF the Polytechnic Institute Cincinnati CON
eu at Prince Edwards leland, &c. Col James H. Roy.
Commander at Governors Island; and A. II. Hon,
NJ D. Assistant Surgeon. u. S. A. took the Government
steamer Geneva, yesterday, and visited the improve
nents at Haletts Point. The maps and plans OF the
works shown the engine rooms laboratory the
manufacture OF nltrO-glycerDe, and tunnels Wis.
tied; and the work thoroughly explained by Gen,
Newton, aud by Capt. W II. Heuer superintendent in
Charge.
Postmaster James has caused n set of hand
some bronze ockboGes 10 be placed on the Nassaus
side OF the PostOnce They numbered from SIG,
have sits in end OF the doors 80 that essees
can see whether there are letters not. when un-
paid letters are received, notices 10 the effect that
they be had at the Unpaid department upon the
payment Of the postage placed In the boxes. This
latter department is Cedarst The Introduction Of
the OckbOIes" Ia an experiment In the letter depart
ment OF the General Post o1lce and successful VIII DO
enlarged upon.
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
TAXATION IN BROOKLYN.
THE SINKING FUND TO BE ROBBED TO REDUCE THE
RATE

RATE.
There is considerable anxiety manifested
among tax payers in Brooklyn to ascertain the full bad
rct which 1t is announced will be entirely made at
te next meeting Of the Board Of Estimate, and ready
10 be submitted at the joint session Of the Aldermen and
Board OF Supervisors, who. with the Mayor presid
ing officer will finally consider the amounts asked for
aud determine how little or how much they shall
be cut down. Thus far the estimates have been
fully up 70 the amount stated IN The TRIBUNE aud II
the basis OF taxation remain the same as last year. will
call for over s. for every 500 assessed. Controller
Schroeder, however. proposes 10 apply the amount in
the sinking fund with its accumulated interest toward
tho payment OF the amount required for the Water
Fund II this be done IL viii temporarily relieve the
taxpayers and make the rate equal TO or something
less than las. year. This will save an appropria
ton Of N,676,O0O, which Is ono and si1tyhve
hundredths per cent the rate OF taxation.
While this Will relieve the citizens from an increase
above the rate OF TAXATION which already larger than
II is In any other city, being per cent upon the vaua
ton against per cent IN NcwYork, 1t will wholly wipe
ont the sinking fund and the interest which IL will pre-
sumabIy yisld during the coming year, 10 that
New-York tribune., 1873-06-19
YELLOW FEVER IN BROOKLYN.

James Ennis, age 1S, went to his home. No.
10 sate-st, Brooklyn, last Friday complaining OF i'll
ness He had all the usual symptoms of yellow fever
and died In great suffering the Tuesday evening fol-
lowing. The health oiicalSwere informed of the boy
death, and the tenement-hOdse in which he lived was
thoroughly fumigated and disnfccted. The body was
also securely inclosed in a box and buried The bed
cdiing and clothing used by the deceased taken
beyond the city limits ana burned. The deceased was
employed In HanOverst., NewNOrk aud he lived n one
of the fOulest sections OF Brooklyn.