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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14
The Scum OF Phtladciphia-Our Cor
respondents Exposure.

The Scum OF Philadeiphia-Our Cor
respondents Exposure.
To go through the letters of our correspondent
at Philadelphia, one of which was published
yesterday and another to-day, is like reading
the frightful descriptions of the slums and de-
graded population of Paris by Victor Hugo or
Eugene Sue. These revelations are calcu-
lated to startle quiet and respectable people
who have imagined, probably, that this land
Of liberty and plenty WAS exempt from such
gross depravity. The Philadelphians espe-
cially, who are in the habit of Boosting of the
morality and cleanliness of their city, will
wake up with sense of horror and shame
They may not thank us for making the ex-
posure, but having heard of the profound
degradation of certain localities and among
portion Of the community of Philadelphia,
and seeing that the local press either had not
the enterprise or did not care to expose the
social ulcer we resolved to exploit their
slums for them. It is unnecessary to re-
capitulate the fearful details, for our
readers have them in full in other columns
of the paper yesterday and to-day. One fact
stands out prominently, calling for the serious
consideration Of our radical philanthropists
who have devoted much time and care to the
negroes. Philadelphia has been long regarded
as q sort of elysium for the blacks-a place
where they could and would develop all the
virtues and rival the whites in civilization
Nowhere have the negroes been more petted
or had better opportunities to rise in the
scale of civilized life. Yet what dark pic
ture is presented of large portion of these
people Unhappily the degradation is not
confined to them, but it prevails among them
more than in any other class. Of course there
are many respectable colored people in Phila-
dephia, as there are some very degraded
whites. In all great and populous cities--in
New York and others, as we'll as in Philadel-
phia-there are what has not Improperly been
termed "the savages of civilization :" but
there is less excuse for their existence in the
United States than in the vast cities of the
Old World. More attention should be paid to
these social ulcers more and better educa-
ton is needed our municipal authorities are
too Indifferent and lax in their duty. We hope
the exposures made will bring not only re-
forms in Philadelphia, but in this city and
other cities as we'll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

Then the crops Of corn, grain, fruit and
tobacco are promising, notwithstanding areas
Of partial drought and other drawbacks
There is no reason to believe that the average
yield will not exceed that of former years.
The product will be at least increased proper
tionately with the increase of population and
agricultural industry. We shall have large
surplus for expectation over what is needed
for home consumption, and, no doubt, mar
kets will be found for that Besides, our manu-
factures are increasing and now enter largely
into competition with those of England and
other older manufacturing countries Though
our gold production has fallen of, that Of sill
YER is augmenting, and the precious metals
will continue to furnish considerable amount
toward adjusting the balance of trade. In
every point Of view as regards the products of
the soil. mines and manufactures the prospect
is good.
Here, then, is the foundation of an ever
augmenting trade and increasing prosperity.
Extravagant as our people are and luxuriously
as they live, production and the growth of
wealth keep up with importations and con-
ouAnPoion' <Ahu WAou We look aC the D0lanCe
sheet Of imports and exports. and even at the
drain of specie to Europe, we should not lose
sight of the three or four hundred thousand
emigrants that como here every year and the
money they bring as well as their wealth of
labor Everything looks encouraging for the
future. and with the close of the Summer
season we may expect steady and healthful
revival Of business. But what about specie
payments or an approximation to them2
There is no good reason why this country
should remain year after year in the anoma-
lous situation of suspension. There is nothing
in the condition of the country or means
OF the government to justify that. We
are but the shuttlecocks of the bankers and
money brokers Of Europe when we ought to
be Independent in our financial affairs. We
need and ought to have solid financial basis
monetary system-that could not be
shaken by foreign bankers or by q few millions,
more or less, of gold. We know not if Con-
gress and the Treasury Department have the
ability to extricate the country from this
slough and demoralized condition At all
events it is time that the people began to move
in the matter and that something should be
done. Prosperous as we are, our progress
must be retarded by the continuance of an
unsound financial system.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

The French line has twenty-six steamers, only
four of which ply between Havre and New
York, calling at Brest It is regrettable to
think that no American company can boast
anything like this.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

Tn BOSTON Post cries aloud for the Massa-
ehusotts democracy to be "up and doing"
poiua what -prenaxinQ for another funaral7
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

The New SCHMuLx of railroad rates in ILL
nois, it is said, will work reduction Of about
i've per cent in the tariff for freight. Thus is
the great farmers movement quietly working
out its mission.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

HorxruL NEWS From IRELAND-Perfect
quiet from Dublin to Londonderry on the an
,niversary Of the Battle of the Boyne. No
,police parade in Belfast
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

TIE AMERICAN Press ON C3sARIsM.-We
give to-day some extracts from our more i'm
mediate contemporaries in regard to the sub
iect of "Cmsarism," or the third Presidential
term proposed for General Grant-a matter
that has been discussed in the editorial
columns of the HERALD for some days past.
It win be seen that the papers we quote from
are divided in opinion on the question, but it
IL generally agreed that the leading republican
politicians, who now hold Office under the
federal administration are bent on securing
for their own self-aggrandizement, the nomi-
nation of Grant for third term in the Presi-
dentih Office. While some affect TO treat the
matter lightly others see its momentous i'm
portance, and with an earnest and honest zeal
..denounce the ambition of those who would
force such . dangerous element into our
system of government as the third term
principle
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

SPAIN AND CUBA-THE SAME OLD STORY
For the hundredth time we hear again that
Spain is going to accord constitutional rights
to Cuba and will abolish slavery. The tele-
graph is kept in operation day after day and
month after month, repeating from Madrid or
Havana the same old story, though differ
emily dressed up to make it look less weari-
some and more plausible But nothing is
done worth speaking of nor will be done.
Under every form of government in Spain
Cuba has been governed by arbitrary power.
Constitutional rights have never been known
there. No government in Spain dares venture
10 abolish slavery and grant political freedom
TO the Cubans. The slave olgarchy and the
plundering official satraps forbid that The
wonder is that Spain has the audacity to mock
the world with such fraudulent pretensions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-14

side the Atlantic.
It is more agreeable to look forward to than
back on the failures Of our financial dabblers,
and we shall, therefore, notice the material
prospects of the country. First, then, as to
the cotton crop-the crop of that great staple
which goes far to pay for our Injuries, to keep
the government we'll supplied with revenue
and to promote commerce and every branch
of industry. 1t is generally admitted that the
crop will not be less than that of last year.
The average planted was greater but reports
from different parts of the Southern States
represent loss in the yield from too much
wet weather and other causes Such reports,
however, come every year and are apt to be
rather exaggerated Planters and farmers
generally are disposed to croak if their crops
are not exceptionally good Last year the
crop exceeded the estimates, and it does
almost every year. 1t is rather too early to
make reliable estimate within two or three
hundred thousand bales, more or less, but
there is little doubt that the crop of 1873 will
be larger than the one last year and will
be, probably, between three and three-quarter
millions and four millions of bales. This,
4
as far as the proceeds in cash which
it will yield are concerned, would be as
good crop nearly as one of five mil
lions of bales, for the market price in
variably rises or falls with the supply. While
an abundant supply, however, might not bring
more in money, or little more, comparatively to
the planters and the country than the shorter
one, the public and trade would be benefited
by the largest crop, for that brings more work
for the mills and cheaper cotton fabrics. If
the present price should be maintained
that is predicated mainly on the prospective
supply--the crop Of 1873 will be worth about
three hundred millions of dollars Not the
least gratifying fact to be considered in this
prospect is the great help the South will obtain
to restore its damaged fortunes, for whether
the cotton be sold abroad or OF the North the
Simultaneous will get the money or credit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01
Living Advertise ments.

A medicine that has done more than all the
prescriptions Of the pharmacoP9la to project
the human system against the bodily ills SUI
perinduced by unhealthy surroundings, is GER
tainly worthy Of universal confidence. 1t Is
mainly on account Of its extraordinary pre-
ventive properties that Hostetter's Stomach
Bi,ters /. so exceedingly popular in localities
subject TO the visitation Of miasmatc levers
and other diseases produced by empoisoned
air. A family that has escaped Sickness dur
ing 4 sickly season in consequence in using the
Bitters as a safeguard is a living advertisement
ofthe virtues Of a preparation. The whole
neighborhood realize the fact"l couldn't have
believed it," says one. Il scarcely credited
the advertisements but one must believe what
one sees" says another. at is the very thlng
we need in this unwholesome section OF coun-
try" remarks third. And the result IS that
the instinct Of self-defence, the first law oil ma
ture, induces three -fourths Of that community
to obtain supply Of the great vegetable anti
dote before the next sickly season sets IN. In
winter, when the system requires extra vl5or
and elasticity to enable il to baflle the effects
Of damp and cold, the Btters will be found
particularly seryiceable. Rheumatism VIII not
be apt to faSten upon muscles and nerves that
have been braced up by this excellent invigo-
rant and nervine; nor will the seventies oil The
season, which have such disastrous effect on
The pulmonary organs Of the feeble and delicate
be likely TO exercise the same unloward intiu-
ences in cases where the stomach and extern
al surfaces Of the body (Which always sympa'
thlzes with the digestive or5ans) have been
toned and stimulated by the course CT the re-
storative. The fits Of Indigestion and irregu-
larilies Of The bowels which proceed from sud
den changes of weather may always he avert
ed by timely use of The BItters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

a CASE FOR TIE DoCToRs w eston,
Lewis county, West Virginia, must be
healthy place, Judging from the fol
lowing local item which we find in the
Democrat of that place. That paper
says:
"On Friday, the Sd instant, the wife
of George Brown, Ga colored man, re-
siding in this place, gave birth to a
child. On the following Sunday, prob
ably As hours after the occurrence mar
rated above, she gave birth to another.
This is said to be one of the most re-
markable cases on record, and a parallel
for it has never been known i'll this re-
gion.
The same paper gives the following
remarkable occurrence, the county of
Richie being responsible for creating
the marvellous wonder. Just listen,
young married folks:
"a still more singular occurrence
than the above is the fact that lady
residing in Richie county. aged So
wears, few days ago became a mother
Her husband is Il years old. Her
Youngest child, before the coming of
the last one. had children married, and
they had children. Surely the country
Especially West NirgiuiD is progress
iuU
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

SALE OF SHORT HoRNs.-Mr. Frank
lin Gravson, we are Informed, sold l3
head of his thoroughbreds ont of Crab
Orchard herd at the Tazewell county
Fair for the sum of S2,250. lie sold at
the Fair in this place, last week, his fine
COW Duchess 9th, to Mr.. Cowan of
Montgomery, for S6oO-making $3.50
for IA head, an average of over 5000,
and some of the number were mere
calves.
We also learn that Mr.. David Kent,
of Pulaski, sold during our Fair bull
calf (eot by Joe Johnston to MIR. Hale,
of Grayson county, for s5O0.-Wythe-
vile Enterprise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

A HoEKIBLE TRAGEDY IN INDIANA
Thomas Christopher, a one-legged
blacksmith, living near Bedford, Law
renee county, Indiana, entertained a
neighbor, John Morrow, last Sunday
night, Morrow having put up with him
for the night. Suspecting undue init
macy between Morrow and his wife for
some time, he watched closely Sunday
night, and upon entering his wife sroom
about ten o'clock he verified his Suspi-
cions. In fit of frenzy, and armed
with knife, he first stabbed his three
children and then his wife, and turning
on Morrow dealt him two cuts on the
face. Morrow threw him down, took
the knife from him, and plunged it into
his body ten or dozen times, killing
him instantly. Morrow was arrested,
Mrs. Christopher was stabbed in the
abdomen, and her bowels protruded
from the wound. 1t is thought she and
one child will die All the parties bore
4 good name, and were respected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

ATTEMPTED OUrRAGE.-The Old

ATTEMPTED OUTRAGE.-The Old
Commonwealth says that "a man by the
name of Louis Randall, on Saturday
week, attemptedto outrage Miss Show
alter, residing on the north branch of
the Shenandoah, about two miles from
Port Republic. The lady ran aronnd
the house several times and finally ell
tered it and shut the door, thus Guiding
the villain. Randall is reported to be a
bad character in every sense, and is u
son of Jeff Randall, who was hung some
years ago by the citizens of Port Re
public He has made tracks, but officers
are on his trail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

TIE REV. DR. MUNsEY-A DENIAL
The recent publications relative to
the Rev Dr. Munsey have induced 4
well-known gentleman of Baltimore
for many years personal friend OF DIR.
Munsey-to write him, inquiring as to
their correctness. To this letter Dr.
Munsey makes the following reply I'M
der date of the 10th inst
"The strange rumors are altogether
unfounded. | suppose you allude to a
publication which learn appeared in
the Baltimore American as clipped from
the Salem Register. l have not seen
the American. The article was to the
purport that l was reeling, protane,
ragged, fricndless, moneyless drunkard.
| have moderately good clothes, not
much money, plenty of friends dom
know how to swear, and having used
siimulan. for my health only, have
abandoned its use entirely, as bringing
reproach upon me, those'l love. and the
cause of Christ. The whole thing Is
malignant falsehood, which | can prove
by the whole town"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

THE CHESAPEAKE AND ONO RAIL
RoAD.-The New York Tribune pub
fishes various rumors Of railroad troubles
in circulation on Wall street Saturday,
and in relation to the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad says:
1t is now asserted that the coupons OF
the Chesapeake and Ohiorailroad bonds
which will fall due on November /, will
not be paid. The bonds in circulation
amount to about S15,0O0,000, and the
semi-annual interest is S45O,000. Mr..
Huntington, the president OF the road,
said it was tue that the treasury was
not as full as they would like to have 1t,
but it was not owing to any fault of the
directors These gentlemen had already
paid in more money than they had pro-
missed, and at the present time it was
difficult to obtain a great deal. lie hop
ed that the payment of the coupons
would be satisfactorily arranged. There
was proposition to the bondholders
and other creditors now under consid-
Grafton. 1t was to the effect that the
floating debt and several of the future
coupons should be funded into an In
come bond. The floating debt was
about SS,000,000, and would certainly
require to be funded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

a curious accident recently happened
in Berlin. A gentleman was leaning
out of window conversing with his
wife and smoking the remains OF a CT
Gar by means of y mouthpiece. Being
deeply interested in the discussion, he
did not notice that the bit OF cigar
droppcd out, and was as much aston
ished as the passers by when little
child three years old suddenly uttered a
piercing scream and pointed with pite-
Gus gestures to its back, between which
and It's clothing the burning piece mad
fallen. 4 woman who hurried 10 the
assistance of the child was nottortnnate
enough to get hold of the bit of cigar
Immediately, and her well-meant attempt
to unfasten the childs frock only made
the ashes slip further down and cause
larger wound. Though the injury to
the little creature was more painful than
dangerous, its parents intend to bring
suit against the unlucky smoker to re-
cover damages for the same.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01
For the Regisfer.

SALEM-RoANoKECO LLEGE-vALLEY II. II.
Notwithstanding the failure of JAY
Cooke d Co., and the consequent mon
ey crisis, this town in the Roanoke Val
ley OF Virginia appears to be unimpe-
ded III Its progress. New buildings are
still going up. The secret of all this
wonderful prosperity of Salem is the
prosperity Of Roanoke College. Thirty
or forty thousand dollars expended in
place, annually, must encourage trade
There is besides all this, life about al
institution, which naturally defuses it
self and invigorates a people. do not
think the inhabitants of Salem and of
Roanoke county, fully appreciate the
value of Roanoke College The insti-
tuition has so suddenly arisen in their
midst, they hardly know what it cost
those who built it up. Yet l do not
think the Faculty of Roanoke College
give attention enough to instruct the
people outside of the institution They
appear devoted to their students, yet
hardly ever lecture on scientific subjects
to the people of the town. 1t appears
to me the inhabitants of the place would
appreciate the institution more highly,
if they were more directly benefited
by its instructions, in the form of Win
ter Lectures. Some one said such lee
lures had at one time been given, and
Drs. Bittle and Norman again propose
such course this winter The large
number of students, mostly from the
South-the tasteful College campus
the costly, large Library-the beautiful
Society Halls, every thing indicates en-
terprise and prosperity.
The Valley Railroad appears to hang
fire. l understand some of the citizens
of the County and Of Salem are oppos-
ed to the taxation which will be incurr-
ed from the appropriation which was
made by the vote Of majority. The
citizens of Roanoke and Botetoult coun-
ties, who are in favor of the construc-
ton of the Road, look with pleasure to
the onward movements of Shenandoah
Valley Road, being confident the Balti-
more e. Ohio Company will not suffer
themselves to be out done by the Pa.
Central Company a. &. X.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

A letter from Montgomery, Alabama
states in consequence Of the heavy rains
and the destruction of the cotton crops
by the army worm great destitatlon ex-
lists in several counties, especially III
Sumpter and Marengo. In someplaces
there is actual starvation, and unless
help is rendered during the winter
months many persons must perish for
want of food
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

HAPPY RELIEF TO YOUNG MEN from
IL the effects Of Errors and Abuses in early
life. Manhood Restored. Impedments to
Marriage removed. New method of treatment:
New and remarkable remedies. Books and
Circulars sent free, in sealed envelopes. Ad-
dress, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No. =
South Ninth ST., Philadelphia, Pam lnsti-
tuition having high reputation for honorable
conduct and professional skill.
Not Ok "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

STABBED TO DEATH WHILE AT PRAY
ER.-Private advices received in the
city Of New York, OIL the 18th inst,
from the French settlement of St. Pierre
give information OF the assassination of
Monsieur De We're, the first bishop of
that diocese. The Bishop was murder
ed in the sacristy of the chapel of st.
Jean de Dieu, having been stabbed in
the heart and lungs while at prayer.
One Emil Pelletier, a cousin OF the BIZ
shop, was charged with the crime, and
arrested. II is said the crime was incit-
ed by the fact that Bishop DE We're in
herited all the fortune of Pelletiers ia
ther, wealthy Frenchman.
I;o,tenor4 Erad Grant ia at Salt Lake
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

THE LITTLE TRIAr-The trial of Ly-
curgus Little, at Berryville. for the muir
der of his brother, Clinton Little, we
understand, has been concluded, and
the prisoner sentenced to fourteen years
in the penitentiary. A change of venue,
we learn. has been granted in the case
Of Oscar Little, under the same charge.
and he will be tried in Frederick Coun-
ty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01
MILLIN cry.

MISS MARY BOWERS res.
la pectfully informs the ladies' of
Va Shepherd,town and vicinity ibsi
she has jus, returned from Baltimore
with The latest fashions OF Fall and Win
ter Bonne,s. Ribbons, Flowers and
Feathers. She invites call ir'm her
old customers and The public generally.
she returns her sincere thanks for The
liberal patronage she has heretofore re-
ceived. and hopes by s,rIc, attention 10
business, 10 mcri. continuance OF the
anne. Oct lS-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01

AGED MEN.-During the term OF
Federal Court in this place, we met
three gentlemen of this county whose
united AGES amounted to POI years. we
t Ike the liberty of giving the names and
respective ages of these gentlemen :;
Ex-Governor Joseph Johnson 50 years:
Mr. Joseph Gusman 81 years, and MIR,
Fillmore Hart 70 wears All these gen
tlomen retain their facilities in aremark
able degree, and it was both pleasant
and instructive TO hear them speak OF
circumstances which had TRANSFERRED SIN
~ or seventy years ago. Mr.. johnson
informed us that he remembered seeing
the first emigrants who settled at Mari
eta Ohio, pass through Orange county,
New York, which county was the place
of the Governors birth.-C iarksburg
Telegraph.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-01
NOTICE..

T HAVE on hand 10, OF TOYS and
| TOY. BOOkS, which wlli sell
Cheap. as | wish TO close out the old
Stock before purchasing new one for
the Holidays. All those who want
Cheap TOYS end Books now is lie ime
10 ge, them. Call and see no" cheap !
will sell.
JAS. +. BARNHART.
October %, 1873. II