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has time to say a word hardly,
and sometimes wish that if !
was a gal again, I'd never mar
ry; but then he is a good pro-
yider, and with the exception Of
his crossness a very good man,
Where is your boy Willie; I
wish he were here to bring me
a drink of water, it is so handy
to have a waiter; we have a boy
at our house and | just tell you
| get an abundance of work out
of him, but he is so sneaking
that [ have to watch him to
keep him from stealing the SUI
gar and preserves. | suppose
all servant boys are just alike,
but where did you get your boy?
Yes, yes, | will have a drink, if
you please, but | did not intend
for you to wait on me. Where
did you say you got your boy?'
"lle is my sisters son." re-
marked Mrs. Lorenzo.
"Ah, I believe that l heard
that before. He was not in
that fuss down town when those
boys were arrested, was he"
90, no, Mrs. Greybill; Willie
is a good boy and never hangs
around town. He prefers to
stay at home and study"
eyes, these boys are very
sanity when in our presence,
but just watch them when they
think you don't see them"
"Willie is just as true be-
hind our back as before our
face" replied Mrs. Lorenzo.
This last remark was uttered
with a kind of tone Mrs. Grey
bill understood to mean that re-
Elections cast upon Willie were
not acceptable, and so she turn
ed her attention towards Mrs.
Smith, who up to this time had
not seen a place for cher say
to come in"
"Why Mrs. Smith f! Why
don't you say something; these
folks are real home-folks, and
you need not be afraid to talk.
Please let me fix that ribbon
on your head, it is out of place.
Hasn't Mrs. Smith got a nice
head of hair, if she was a little
more particular about putting
it up fashionable. There now,
that's nice"
Mr.. Lorenzo, at this moment,
asked to be excused, and went
out of the house to get a little
fresh air after such a gust of
female fussy eloquence.
Mrs. Smith was a rather mod
est little woman, and being
stranger in the place, had gone
out for the first time. with her
o(1iciouS hear neighbor, Mrs.
Greybill. A momentary lull
had taken place by the depar-
ture of Mr.. Lorenzo, when
Mrs. Greybill took a fresh start.
III suppose you heard about
the runaway of Sam. Jones
and Mary Voorhees,, they were
pretty sharp about it; and Sallie
Herondon is about to get mar
ried to a fellow from York State;
she will drive her ducks to a
poor market, | guess. There's
a fuss up between Marigold and
his wife, and it is supposed
that he is in the habit of whip.
ping her, The word is out that
Mr.. Conrad, whose wife and
girls put on so much style, is
about to break up. l never
lived in as mean a place for
tattling in all my life, you can
hear everything true and un-
true" Thus Mrs. Greybill
went on until she left, just like
every other tattler.
"Wife." said Mr. T,orenzo
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Hon. A. II. STEPHENS, it is
said, intends to start a new
daily paper at Washington.
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Communications.
IDEALS.

AMY ol ValllCleS,all Is van
ity." Such was the exclamation
OF one of the wisest of men
when reviewing his past life
and after recounting his many
honors and requirements. AL.
though this man had attained
the highest honors, and was
surrounded by everything that
could conduce to his happiness
and, though his life had been
spent in that way which is con.
sidered by the world as most
honorable, yet this is his con.
G4usion.
In summing up his posses.
sions and attainments he looks
upon them with a feeling Of
disappointment; he is dissatis.
fed with his life's work. So il
is with all. His words have been
re-echoed by millions in the
subsequent ages. Those who
have (been most successful in
life), reached the summit Of
earthly glory, and have been
looked up to with feelings Of
envy by their less fortunate
fellows, all at the close Of life
when considering their past
history, have made this confess
sion.
Byron, whom Kings delight
ed to honor, who, in the lam
guage of the poet, "from every
cup of joy drank draughts that
might have quenched the thirst
of Millions" whose genius has
been described as of such a
lofty order that he seemed to
stoop to touch that which other
men scarce reached by the
greatest exertion, viewed his
life with sensations of bitter dis
appointment. Indeed it is so
with all conditions of mankind.
They are dissatisfied with
their lives, with their ac-
tons, and with themselves.
Every one has his ideal some
thing by which he measures his
actions. No one is satisfied
with his present attainments Or
character. His ideal is ever
above the real. tits that which
he is ever striving for, yet
never quite reaches.
Owing to the different train
ing, education, and surround
ings of men, there is a great
between these mod
els. One PERSONS limit of per-
fection may be but the starting
point of another's. 1t is not to
be supposed that the ignorant
savages will aspire to the same
degree of excellence that the
Christian does. If
brought in contact with civilized
people, he may see and admire
The virtues that incite his more
brother, yet he nev-
Or hopes to attain to that de-
gree Of perfection. 1t is far be-
vond his ideal. He thinks it
impossible for him to reach that
which so far surpasses his own
standard. Yet the savage has
lis ideal, though it be but a
'emove from his own debased
elf; though it be deformed and
lideous in the eyes Of enligh-
ened humanity, it is his con-
;eption of perfection. Thus it
s with every one. No one is
atisiied with himself. 1t is a
natural instinct implanted with |
n the soul of man by the Gre
tor for a noble purpose. 1t is
veil that it is so, BY this sense
# imperfection, he is urged to
make greater efforts, He Is ledI
o strive for self-imprOveme' If
What would be tho remit if
nan were satisfied w.'lth what
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A PLACEMENT. NOTICE.
George w. Tinkhaln
and
Eliza Tyson, rlalntiils,
vs..

Before J. n. Black, j. +. OF Madison Town
ship, Vinton County, Ohio.
On tho 2d day of October, 1879 said Justice
issued an order OF attachment In the above
cause, for the sum Of $40 10.
Said cause IL set for hearing on Tuesday
November %, 1873, ut 2 o'clock y. M
GbORGE W. TlNKUAM,
ELIZA IYSON,
November 8. 1S79-3w.
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The New York herald., 1873-12-02
INTERVIEW WITH THE AMERICAN
AGENT,

reporter Of the HERALD had conversation
with Mr. George Mackenzie, the General Agent OF
the "Compagnie Generale Transatlantiquev In this
city, at their offce, No. So Broadway, yesterday
afternoon In relation to the disaster which has be-
fallen the Vile du Havre. Mr.. Mackenzie is
o well known citizen and has the acquaintance OF
thousands OF our people who found 1t necessary
every year to cross the ocean to and from Eu-
rope. Mr.. Mackenzie said that he could not
explain the disaster or account for 1t in any way,
excepting that 1t must have happened during a
dense fog at an hour OF the morning when it was
impossible to know Of the vicinity OF another ship.
Captain Surmont was one Of the most careful and
viglant OF officers. He was always on the
watch at night, and never left his deck
to the charge OF any other onicer at dark.
He slept during the day, after dinner,
In order that he might be on deck at night, and
this was done as measure OF precaution. After
50 years. experience with captains OF all marine
services, English, French and American, Mr.. Mac
kenzie stated that he had found the superior
OF the officer who had been educated In the French
marine service. Their observations, lunar or
otherwise, were most carefully taken, and all that
could be done by human skill to insure safety was
done by the ofrlcers OF the Compagnie
Transatantique. Captain Surmont was one OF the
best OF offccrs, and has always been noted as q
first class ofiiccr. He was the commodore OF the
neet and Garay, the first officer, was most dill
gent and faithful seaman. The VILE du Havre was
a superb vessel, OF the finest, II not the finest
that mad ever LETT this port, and was worth
sl,5o0,0oo, without speaking OF her very valu-
able freight IL was customary with the company,
who owned 20 steamships, to insure two thirds OF
each vessel and the remaining third was insured
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
WAS SHE MURDEREDe

Mysterious Case mt Highbridgc, N. J.-A
Man Arrested ON the Charge OF MUIR
dering His Wife.
There was great excitement yesterday among
the folks OF the quiet little town OF Highbridge,
N. j., on the Central Railroad Last Friday week q
woman named Catharine Brennan died aud In due
time was buried. Two days after the interment
there were ugly rumors regarding the cause OF
death. and the case was brought to the notice OF
two justices Of the peace. Strange to say they
manifested great apathy in the case, The public
mind was not at rest, however, and the Cor
oner was then notified. In the meantime
the husband OF the woman 1ed from the town anu
returned two days ago. He was arrested yester-
day, and was committed TO await the result OF tno
inquest now In progress. Marks Of violence were
but too visible on several parts OF tne womans
body. When IL became known that brennan was
arrested large crowd collected at tue CoIoheI,s
office and It required the efforts o. posse , M ., con-
stables to keep order. The inquest VIII De con-
tlnued to-day The evidence. though crcumstan-
tial thus far, is rather damaging TO Brennan.
HERALD reporter visited the town last evening ana
found that the excitement was unabated.
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
SCENES AT THE STEAMSHIP COM
PANY'S OFFICE.

The first intlmation Of the dread disaster came
from the ofIices OF the "Companie Generate Trans
atantique" In Paris to Mr.. George Mackenzie,
agent Of the line at No. So Broadway in this city.
The first despatch that was received was directed
to the once in Broadway but, that place being
closed, 1t was taken TO the residence or Mr.. Mac
kenzie as late as twelve O'Clock on Sunday night.
The next despatch in point oftime received in New
York came from Mr.. Waite. who lost his sister, and
was directed to the senior Mr. Waite, proprietor OF
the Brevoort House, In Fifth avenue. This de-
spatch was delivered at the hotel at two o. clock
yesterday morning. and was not opened until Mr..
Waite came down to his breakfast.
Yesterday morning, at nine O'Clock, there were
confrmatory dispatches received by Mr.. Mackenzie,
and these were made public Immediately, In order
that the friends and relatives Of the sufferers
should have an opportunity to learn sad or glad
news as the case might prove. The office OF the
company Is at the corner OF Broadway and Ex-
change place, and as Mr. Mackenzie had sent
what dispatches he received to the Office OF
the Associated Press, the news In addition
to the usual cable dispatches, was sent to the
HERALD ONCE, and from thence to all parts OF the
country where the tidings spread
DIsMAY AND TERROR
TO hearth and homestead. shortly after nine
O'Clock the ONCE OF the French line was besieged
by the anxious and tearul relatives OF the passen-
gers. Il was noticeable that the people who called
were or class who were socially better on than
those who thronged the ofilcc OF the White Star
line when the news was announced that the At
lantic had met ner terrible fate or Sambro Light.
The French line does not carry any stcerage pas.
senpers and 1t is patronzed solely by that class Of
people who arc well or in the worlds goods
and have large bank accounts, comiot
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE

OF tho onlcers and crew and general ships
company, including stokcrs, coal passcrs and
walters, Of the vile du Havre, there
were 1ss on board. Mr.. George Mackenzie,
sAe agent here Of the General Transatlantic line
IN speaking OF the ability ana experience OF the
several oficers said they were the best Of seamen
and had been In the service Of the company many
years. Captain N. Surmont, who commanded
the ill-fatcd steamship, Is Commodore Of the Ilne
and Tor ten years has held important positions in
the several vessels comprising the feet. 1t was
enc same with the majority Of ms subordinates,
and the greatest reliance was placed in
their extended experience. The Second ON
Ger, 0aray, has commanded many vessels
IN the service from time to time, as
no was generally called upon to relieve any Of the
older captains who may be III or called away from
cher command for . season. The First Onnccr.
Oaiilard, had long occupied this responsible posi-
ton. and the Purscr, we, was one Of the most rel
able ~ the service. All OF these oncers tt Will be
observed. aro among the saved; but the Chief En-.
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
THE SAILING VESSEL L0CH EARN.

The iron ship Loeb Earn, that collided with the
Vile du Havre, has been trading between New
York and London for some time back, ana was con-
signed to Messrs. Henderson Bros, agents OF the
Anchor line OF steamers. The latter gentlemen
know but little concerning her construction more
than that she was built in Glasgow in 1869, and is
226 feet in length on deck, So feet beam, q feet
depth OF hold and Of 1000 tons burden. she is
owned in Glasgow by Messrs. Aitken, Lilburn a
Co., and at the time OF the fatal collision was on
her way from London to New York, having sailed
rom the former port on the 14th instant, and con
sequently was nine days out Messrs Henderson
Bros. speak Of her as very stanch craft. she
il commanded by Captain william Robertson.
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
MURDER NEAR PITTsBURa.
An Old Man Kiilen for His Money.

An Old Man Ktlle6 for His Money.
PrTsBURG, Pa December !, 1873.
cold-blooded murder was perpetrated last
night in the vicinity Of the unpretentous village OF
New Texas some seven miles distant from this
city, the victim being Joseph Kerr an OLD and In
offensive man. who followed the occupation Of shoe
making. The old mans place OF business is quite
handy to his dwelling, ana last night rs was fire.
quently the case, he slept in his shop. Nothing
more was seen or heard OF him until this morning,
when neighbor, going to mis- door and rapping
no response received. He finally forced open
the door. On the bed lay Kerr dead, with his
throat dreadfuly cut and skull broken In, as
though done with heavy piece OF iron. The In.
terror OF the shop in great disorder, as II the
person who committed the deed had accomplished
II for the purpose OF plunder.
samuel Bcigney, wh0 short time since, had
been in the employ OF Kerr, was arrested on the
charge OF being the murderer OF the old man. He
was found In bed at the house OF one David Stout
about mile from the scene OF the tragedy. An ofccr
aroused him, but he pretended sleep and would
not get out OF bed until dragged out His noots
were found under the bed splashed with blood,
while various portions Of his coat and pantaloons
were stained red. On being searched apout 500
In money was found in his possession which seems
In excess OF anything he would be likely to earn
honestly. Much excitement Is caused In the
village of New Texas, as the crime OF murder was
previously unknown there.
The New York herald., 1873-12-02

Rrneer, reran. and the Surgeon, oaudint, are
Thought 70 be lost, ana, should sucn be the
csse the place Of the former cannot be easily hlled
a. he was an accomplished of1cer and OF great me-
chanical skill. Durbee was the Third Oficer ana
Nillour the Fourth O61cer.
Mr.. Mackenzie advised that the above were all
the officers whose names he could give, ana that
there was no list Of the crew In his possession.
Sailors were constantly changing vessels, and 1t is
dl1cult TO keep track OF such shifting individuals
TO recaptulate the following is the list Of oficers
so far as given:-
Captatn-Marius SuFmont.
FIRST 0OCe7-GaiHard.
Second 0Dtcer-Garay.
Third ONcer-Durbee
Eburfh OOcer-Aill0ur.
Purser-Vie.
Chier Engiueer-Peran.
EuTgeOn-Oaudnt.
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
CALIFORNIA

The Senatorial Contcst-A Double Mur-
aer-A Guest Burned To Death I'm =
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. !, 1873
Every efYort win probably be made by the rail-
road monopolists at Sacramento TO stave on an
organization of the Legislature.
Mr.. Booth is steadily gaining ground. The per-
sonal friends OF Mr.. Casserly say he wiz now sur
port Mr.. Booth.
Yesterday, near Elko, New, John Davis shot ants
instantly Killed =. $. Hedge. Thomas Brown,
Davis brother-in-law, who was by, thefeup0n drew
ing him instantly. He then made mis- escape. Do
mesuc troubles In the DAVIS family were the cause
OF the tragedy. Hedge had tried to induce Mrs..
Davis TO leave her husband and 1--we with him.
fire to-day on Pacific street, destroyed the At,
lantc Hotel and several other buildings. Charles
Allen, guest at the hotel. was burned 10 death.
The New York herald., 1873-12-02
DESCRIPTION OF THE VILE DU
HAVRE.

TOe SCeamSulp WIG Qu davro was NOT new
vessel as currently reported on the streets yester
day, but the old Napoleon III. heightened and
altered. She was originally buit in London in
1866, and was OF the following dimensions Length
on deck 800 feet Q inches; breadth Of beam, 43
feet; depth OF hold, 3S ieet inches number OF
decks three draught Of water at load line "a feet
Q inches; tonnage, 3,376 tons. Her hull was OF
wrought iron plates, and on the books Of the
underwriters OF New York was classed zone al,
ana security and provisions against nre '1goOd."
Her builders were--of hull, Thames Iron Works,
and or machinery. Messrs Ravenhill, H0dgs0n
Co. Such were the general dimensions OF the
Napoleon Ill.,, and from the time OF her first trip
until last winter she ran regularly on the route
OF her servce-New York to Havre. Early
In the autumn OF 1872 she was with
drawn from the line for the purpose Of
being heightened and improved. This was done
with oil convenient speed and every possible ad-
dition made which ingenuity could devise or ex-
perlence dictate. Her length was increased So
feet, making in all on deck 423 feet inches. The
old side lever engines were taken out and replaced
with compound engines, made by Messrs. Leslie b
Co., Newcastle 0n-Tyne. The eight old tubular
boilers were also removed and six OF larger capac-
ity substituted. She was also fitted with an addi-
ti0nal DECK and six coal ports near her water line
were introduced. Her rig was that Of brig.
Upon her arrival here after being heightened, May
1s this year, she was surveyed by the Underwrtt-
ers' engineer and reported Cass three, AK, and
security and provision against fire 'good." 1t viii
be remembered that as the Napoleon III. she was
side wheel vessel, but as the Vile du Havre
propeller. Her tonnage after alteration was 5,0s6
tons gross and 3,216 tons registered.
The accommodations Of the lost steamship were
Of the most elegant description. The staterooms
were of unusual size and furnished in an elaborate
manner. They were below the main saloon, leav-
ing the latter apartment the entire width Of the
vessel This saloon, nearly go feet In length, was
furnished and decorated in q manner altogether
unequalled by that Of any steamer afoat. All that
costly woods, rare marbles, elaborate. carvings,
tasteful gliding immense mirrors, brilliant chan
deliers rich carpeting and luxurious upholstery
could AFFORD in the way Of regal splendor was here
combined in one gorgeous concentration OF mag
nincence. noticeable feature in this saloon was
asplendid library, containing an assortment Of well
selected works. Further forward were the ladies'
boudoir, reading and smoking rooms. bathrooms,
bar &c. The o1lcers' quarters were spacious, and
the crew had more than usually comfortable &C.
commodations The value Of the vile du Havre
was $1,5oO.ooo.