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National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07

An old man was bending over me
the same who had admitted me. II
had wine.Rlass in his hands, with
some liquor in 10; n candle burned by
his side, forming little chamber OF
light abontus.
cam ] knocked all TO pieces ?"
whispered.
IT don't think 20, sir /; I don't think
you're hurt a bit. Bless youl YOU
didn't fall more than three feet"
l stretched out my arms they were
whole my legs-they were sonnd and
unhurt. What happiness to be alive,
after seeing death inevitable
How is thisp" cried. sitting up.
and looking about me. "I thought l
was carried up into the dome?"
"And soyou were. You'd have been a
dead man by this, bat Just in the nick
of time l came back. don't suppose
would have noticed you, for the light
was pretty nearly done; but l caught
sight of you against the gliding. and
then you gave sort OF moan and says
There's death here. If / can't think
OF something all OF a minute. And then
| recollected that I'd heard the work
men chaps whistle three times, like
this, when they wanted the rope low
cred and piped away. and then the
rome stopped, and began 20 come down.
| shouted to you to hold on and keep
your heart up but don't think Won
heard me, for when your face came in
sight it was white, like death, and your
eyes closed-but you still holding on,
TIL, ms | say, you 'ame within three feet
Of the floor, and N you gave quiver
and fell aud | caught you in my arms
for you were in dead faint. But what
were you about, to let them draw you
up like that ?"
Then 1 told him of my gymnastic
feats.
"Oh, then, I suspect you shook the
rope. That's the signal to pull up,
and up they pulled, and never knew
what sort of load they were
pulling up. The men are working
double shifts now, and in hurry to
get finished.
When 1 left st. Paul's, / felt weak
and nerveless, as if i had Just gone
long illness. couldn't start
next morning. l was so upset and l
have written this account Of what hap.
pened to me, ms q sort of outlet to my
feelings for don't think shall talk
much about st. Paul's when l get
home,
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07
A Winter Prospect.

The coming winter, says an exchange,
will bring one OF the severest tests that
the United States, particularly in the
larger cities, has ever had to stand.
Compared with the effects which the
recent financial crash il about to pro.
duce, the panic Of 1869 wns only the
premonitory rumbling going before the
real earthquake shock which knocks
down buildings, opens yawniny abysses
in the earth. stirs up volca ,oes, and
sends resistless tidal waves across the
sea. The news which is now received
daily saying that this manufacturing
firm has been compelled TO discharge
numbers OF its hands, or that building
corporation has ceased operations, liz onl y
tb. beginning Of a fearful end. Out OF
1000 An..i.~a:e- .A. Tlate,sOn. N. j.,
5000 have been discharged, snd Va.
same state OF affairs is reported from
manufacturing centers, particularly
those in the iron trade. In times OF
distress u is natural for sufferers To
gravitate towards the city, where they
are sometimes able to gain a precarions
living. SO that, besides the thousands
of mechanics and luborers who. having
left the city for work, will return as fast
IA they are thrown out OF employment,
there will he an army OF men who will
seek the city for shelter. Hundreds OF
these men will find it impossible to get
work to do, and being unable to make
AN honest living will suffer severely.
Many of the large Eastern manufacto-
ries in which the hum Of the busy ma
chinery was heard from morning till
night only few days ago, are already
silenced and their 4 ,ors closed. Rail
road building has come to n standstill,
and the thousands of mechanics and
laborers recently employed at good
wages to make the iron and level the
track are to-day either dependent upon
the stipends flowed them by the $50.
cieties," or thrown upon the mercy OF
the public.
The discharge of mechanics extends
through every grade OF manufacturing.
Among the clerks and shop girls in the
stores many have been discharged, for
the reason that there is nothing for
them to do.
The season has been noted as an nm
healthy one. The New York World
says that in the charity horpitals there
are 10000 patients, with the authority
OF physicians that the number will in.
crease to 10000 Mr.. Kellock, the
OF Out door Poor, who
has been connected with the Depart.
ment for twenty six years, estimates
that there are to-day not less than 90
900 persons in the city of New York
who are utterly destitute, and that the
will be- increased during the
winter to from 0,000 to 500 1t is
sad prospect, but it is one that should
be looked into the face at once.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07
Condensed Milk.

A curious incident, says Gatignani
occurred at the Vienna Exhibition
Turing the deliberation of the jury Oh
Group Nv. One of the largest com.
panies for producing condt nsed milk
was about to receive a medal, not only
for it's products but for the invention.
when an American gentleman. Mr..
Horsford, of Massachusetts,, interposed,
and asserted that he was the real dis.
coverer, as he had succeeded in pro.
dncing the article twenty years sgo.
NJ. OFT, of Berne, one Of the jurymen
who had been a student under Mr.
Horsford, confirmed that statement. and
proposed that the medal shOuld b.
awarded to his former master. Th'
American, however, declined, assertin,
that he and his countrymen had decided
on returning without any recompense.
A decision was, however, taken that hi'
name should be mentioned in the
report.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07
REPUGNANcE TO WlEELBARRows. =

REPUGNANcE TO WIEELBARRows.- -
In prosecuting the Asbantee war one OF
the difficulties against which England
has TO contend is the repngnan1 Of the
Gold Coast natives to wheeling barrows
Neither horses nor mules can live Oh
the Gold Coast. and the only way of
Transmitting articles is either by wheel
barrow or on the heads Of che natives
These obstinate fellows, when furnished
with wheelbarrows, invariably put them
on their heads and Cannot be persuaded
to work them. The same objection TO
wheeling barrows was observed by
Captain Warren among the Nubisn
laborers in Palestine, who could not be
induced TO work with wheelbarrows 40
sll.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07
indians SpeariDg Salmon.

II is astonishing to see how the
salmon crowd the rivers of northern
California and Oregon, at the spawning
season. The Indians then gather from
a considerable distance to spear and
trap these fish, which they dry for
winter use; and you will see at this
season many picturesque Indian camps
along the river. They set crotch of
two sticks in salmon pool, and lay a
log from the shore to this crotch. Upon
this log the Indian walks out, with
very long spear, two pronged at the end,
and there armed with two bone spear
heads, which are fastened to the shaft
of the srear by very strong cord, usu-
ally made of deers' sinews. The In
dian stands very erect and IN really
fine attitude, and peers into the black
pool until his eye catches the silver
sheen of salmon. Then he darts, and
instantly you see a commotion in the
water as he hauls up tow ard the surface
a struggling twenty five or thirty pound
fish. The bone spear-heads, when they
have penetrated the salmon, come of
from the spear, and the fish is held by
the cord. A sqnaw stands ready on the
shore to haul him in, and he is beaten
over the head with club until he ceases
to struggle, then cleaned, and roasted
on hot stones. When the meat is done
and dry it is picked off the bones, and
the squaws rub it to a fine powder be-
tween their hands, and ir this shape it
Is kept for future use. From one OF
these pools dozen Indian spearmen
frequently draw ont four hundred sal-
mon in day, and this fss forms an i'm
portant part of their food. OF course
they kill a great many thousand female |
salmon during the season; but so far, l |
believe, this niurderous work has not
been found to decrease the number OF |
the fish which annually enter the river
from the ocean, and go up its head
Wafprs TO sppvn
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07

RETURNED. The Portsmouth IN. H
Journal records the result of a case OF
"casting bread npou the waters" An
sx-engineer of the Eastern Railroad.
from Newburyport, it says, happening
to be in that city not long ago, was i'm :
portnned by poor, ragged woman. who
told him pitiful tale of destitution,
which so moved him that he gave her a
S. bill, all he had with him. Afterward,
while on his way to the railroad sta
tion to t'ke the cars for home, a gust
OF wind returned him q note of eqnaI
value.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07

A Costly COSTUME =" Speaking of
extravaganza in dress, writes Captain
Crosstree, "the most expensively dress
ed man ever saw was an African Chief
ON the Gold Coast. His wives had an
nointed him thoroughly with palm oil,
and then powdered hin from head 10
foot with gold-dust. You never in your
life saw a man got mp SO utterly re-
CARELESS Of expense.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07

The most barbarous execution record
ed in Ireland was an amateur one, whei
a lieutenant in the Wicklow militia, q
tall, robust man named Hepenstal, find
ing no tree TO hang q man on, actuall,,
killed him by swinging him over his
shoulder with q drum cord.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07

The President of the Michigan State
Pathological Society made sl0, 900 this
season from his peach orchard.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.

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u not raid within thrss months.......... ~
No variation from thsas datss.
No paper discontinued until an arsarssss
ss psid, except at tho option Of the pubushss.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1873-11-07

AZ sii kinds neatly syseutsd q the lowest living
nross. Our oflice 10 we'll furnished with mate.
riai and stock for this department, and We now
have experienced and competsnt workmen To
use them. II You want any printing done you
need not 20 70 tho city, or out Of the county.
Tor YOU can get ~ good work and ~ low prices
A this office ~ any other.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
AMUsEMENTA
Academy Of Music,

Miss Elise Holt appeared at the Academy
last night for the first time in some years,
acting Dick, the Chevalier, in her play OF
that name, which, by the way, is a new
version of the life and fortunes of Jack
Sheppard" Miss Holt has gained much IN
embonpoint since her last appearance, but
she ia the same clever little actress as OF
old-one of the best of the English bur
lesquers in this country. She sings and
dresses well, and having originally ap-
peared on the stage in London as a danseuse,
knows how to handle her dainty feet in the
dances introduced. Everything went off
smoothly last night, with the exception OF
the appearance OF Mr.. 4. L. Connor,
who was cast for Daulton Saul His part
had to be read by another actor, slightly
marrlng the performance. gilbert Hastings
was enacted BY our little favorite, Miss
Alice Harrison, wk6 played the part, a sort
of Thames Darrell character, with all the
grace and sweetness it called for. The
same play will be repeated tonight. Miss
Hollis capital burlesgue of 'Lucretia Bor-
gia. M. d." will shortly be produced, in
which she will appear, supported by Mr..
Harry Wall and the entire company.
The Opera.
M. Canonge last night surprised the
patrons of the opera. From the excellent
character of the performances given here
tofore, they expected fine representation
of 'La Traviata." M. Gadilhe they had
seen, heard and admired in Lucia di Lam
mermoor." But last night he caused criti-
cism to be forgotten and left only enthu-
siasm. Mime. Moisset, as FiOletta, has won
popular favor; nay, she has done more-she
has charmed the most exacting and obdu-
rate of old opera goers.
AS the "Traviata" is to be repeated this
evening, we defer a more extended notice
till tomorrow. We can only assure our
readers that the best exposition OF opera
offered in many years awaits them this
evening at the Opera House.
st. Charles Theatre.
Tue "New Magdalen" was the attraction
at this theatre last night, with Miss Ada
Gray as Mercy Mcrrick. We have before
commented on the excellence of the acting
of Miss Gray in this part, and need only
say that she is worthy of all the praise that
has been bestowed on her. Miss Minnie
Doyle gave the same correct and careful
personatiOu Of Grace RosebesTy that marked
her advent in this character, which leads
us to expect much of her in the future as
an actress. Tonight We shall have an op-
portunity of judging of Miss Gray as
tragic actress, when she will appear in the
play of "Lucretia Borgia."
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18

One of the officers OF the detachment of
MetrOpolitans that were ordered to duty on
the Ozark has reason to remember the ex-
petition with regret. Lieutenant E. c.
Vanklrk, leaving his family in perfect
health, felt no uneasiness, while on the trip
at receiving letter from his wife that their
little child, Eddie, was sick with congestive
chills. But when he reached his home he
found him dying. There were only two
hours of the Guilds life left for the father
to know. It was contrast which recol-
lection OF the division duty made between
affection and discipline. The little boy was
his ell dest; had been his pride, and won the
love of all who knew him. He left him
happy, laughing and healthy and now he
found him dying. A sadder combination
in the changing affairs Of men it would be
hard to imagine.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
Edmond j. EorssaIl.

In the death of the man whose name
heads this slight tribute to his memory,
Louisiana mourns one of her best men. A
man Of purity and probity, sagacious and
public spirited, fertile in resource and of in
domitable energy, Edmond j. Forstali has
left his imprint on the annals of this State.
The banking law of 1872 is proof of his
financial ability. Although looking ever to
the public good, and anxiously and cease
lessly working therefor, Mr.. Forstall sought
not public office. He was at one time a
member of the Legislature, and in that ca
pacity attained such reputation and pop
ularity that he could have aspired success
fully to the highest Office in the State. In
private life Mr. Forstall was highly
esteemed. He was buried yesterday even
ing, followed to his tomb in the land of his
love by large concourse Of mourners. Mr.
Forstall at the time OF bis death was in his
eightietb year
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
louisiaaa Footballs

East Baton Rouge has just been tie scene
Of a highway robbery which recalls the old
stories of Thunderbolt and Lightning, only
the Southern robbers did not exhibit the
traditional courtesy Of the English knights
of the road.
Mr.. Charles Hill, of the Auditors Office,
was on an official visit to Clinton. After he
had transacted his business he started to
return to Baton Rouge. When within
twenty miles of that city he came 20 a halt.
That was caused by two men-One dressed
az q countrymah, wearing an old elouch
hat and his face tied up who had re-
volyer, and the other armed with double
barreled shotgun. This latter gentleman
might have been better described if he had
not remained behind stump. From this
natural fertilization he directed his artillery
to bear on Mr.. Hill in such significant way
as to cause that gentleman to inquire what
was wanted. He of the rustic appearance
said it was money Mr.. Hill accommodated
them to the extent of $3S, and then, like
Oliver Twist, they wanted more. He gave
them his watch and chain and revolver, and
they were not satisfied. They abused him
for his misfortunes and I" cussed" him for
his poverty. But they let him go with
what he had left-his horse and buggy
and ne wishes he could see them when Il few
Metropolitars were around.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
Court Items.

The Supreme court met yesterday and
rendered six decisions, all of them impor-
tant, on points of practice, and the one by
Justice Morgan in the Darcy case es-
pecially SO.
The Fourth District docket has been for
some time especially crowded. Judge
Lynch has not only had to decide the cases
entered in his own court, but those which
were transferred from the Seventh District
Court. This has made the docket heavy,
and caused attorneys to enter their suits
else where. fearing they could not bring up
their cases in the short time necessary.
Judge Lynch's industry. however, will coon
remedy this evil, and attorneys may enter
their suits in his court with a certainty OF
having an early trial. notwithstanding the
apparent heaviness of the docket.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18


In all past times this parish has been the
scene of fierce feuds and contentious be-
tween political factions and parties. Prom
inent men in either division constantly
risked life in maintaining their views,
and not infrequently valuable blood was
spilled. As late as the election Of Novem-
Der last this bitterness of opposition was
maintained; but we rejoice to learn from
the Marksville Republican, and from various
old and influential citizens, that general
resolution has been adopted to bury the
Ratchet" and united effort made by white
and colored alike for the public veal.
The first stepping stone to this happy
consummation is alleged to be the manly
and honorable efforts of General l.. j. Souer'
Republican member of the House, to have
seated his colleague, w. X. johnson, who
ran upon the Fusion ticket, but who was
shown to be elected through the proofs
adduced by his generous opponent. Such
magnanimous action, in such trying and
exciting crisis, the high-spirited people OF
Avoyelles would not permit to pass unre-
Quilted, SO on his recent arrival home after
European tour, they, regardless OF cid
party distinctions, turned cut to welcome
and honor him. In fact, in cases where po-
Itical diffe rences had grown almost to per
sOnal dissensiOns, there was mutual and
hearty greeting and reconciliation. Among
other results of this change Of spirit was
that the would-be Democratic wirepullers
utterly failed to get public gathering to
select delegates for their confusion conven-
ton next week. May We not hope that this
will prove an index of d more harmonious
state of feeling in other parishes where in
ternal discord has long weighed SO heavily
upon the interests of the people:
And having thus incidentally made men
ton of tie Representative from Avoyelles
| parish, We may add what is no longer a
| secret to any one, viz: that determined
effort is being made by strong party in
the House to elect him Speaker at the next
| session. Whether this will be consum-
mated, or General Souer will accept, we
have no means of knowing; but the General
| Assembly does not contain a man more tit
| and competent in every way to perform the
duties of that high station than he, or one
| whose elevation would give greater salts
faction to the party. should the present
| incumbent determine to retire from the dis
charge of these onerous duties, for his sue
cessor we hope Mr.. Souer will be Che man.
At the opening Of former sessions he has
twice, in caucus, been the Republican nom
inee for Speaker, but on each occasion
Welded the certain honor rather than
jeopardize the interests OF his party al
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
new ORLEANS aPUBLIOAN TUESDAY NoyEMBaE u 1878


The Steam Line to Vera Cruz. ~
Consul General Skilton, of Mexico, has
addressed the following significant letter
to Governor Kellogg:
UNITED STATES CONSULATE GENERAL,
Mexico City. November l, 1873. 5
Hon. W. P. Kellogg, Governor of Louisiana:
DEAR SIR-As there are good reasons for
believing that the Messrs. Alexandres, of
New York, may not put on the line of
steamers between your city and Vera Cruz,
and as believe it to be very important for
the interest Of the State that such line be
inaugurated, the object OF this letter is to
ask you to confer with MIR. Oglesby and
others in your city in regard to the best
means for securing the establishment of
such line, offering at the same time to
contribute everything in my power at this
capital which may facilitate the granting OF
a favorable concession on the part of the
government of Mexico.
Very respectfully, your obedlent servant,
JULIUS A. SKILTON,
Dr. Skilton is a former resident of Louisi-
ana, was appointed to his present position
from our State. and feels deep interest in
everything that may promote our welfare.
He is thorough American, and stands de-
servedly high in the esteem of the Mexican
authorities. Thus his tender of such inau-
ence as he may possess, in furtherenee OF
our interests, should meet with action at
once on the part Of our merchants. With
regard to Alexandra s. Co.'S contract we
have been able to gather no satisfactory in
formation for some time.
They were granted concession and q
subsidy conditioned upon their esta blish-
ing a semimonthly mail line between New
Orleans and Vera Ccuz, to commence oper-
atiens the first OF November. This they
have failed to do, after accepting the con-
tract, it was supposed, in good faith; and
their excuses for inaction have been of the
most frivolous kind. It is known that they
are interested in &. line from Vera Cruz to
New York, and the presumption is obtain
ing among our merchants that they are in
no haste to allow that trade, so profitable to
them, to lie diverted to our port. 1t is
charged that they accepted the contract in
order to prevent its execution. This charge
may be unjust, but there is certainly ground
for it, since the New York firm has not
acted in good faith. We trust this matter
will receive the attention Of our Cham
bsr Of Commerce without delay, and
that our representatives in Congress
will lend US their aid in cooperating with
the Mexican authorities who desire as much
as we do steam facilities between New Or
leans and Vera Cruz.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18

A very important dispatch was received
in this city last evening by a well known
Cuban sympathizer, q gentleman of ma
tional reputation, from a prominent gentle
man of this city, now in Washington, whose
position gives him opportunity to know the
feelings and intentions of the President
The dispatch, which we are not at liberty to
publish, declares that a crisis is being
reached in Cuban affairs-that matters are
eliminating in q way that the friends OF
free Cuba desire, and that those who wish
to take hand in the enfranchisement OF
that island can make preparations and be
readv