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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-07
LITERARY CHIT.CHAT.

Mr.. F. J. Engehardt's Rowing Almanac for this
year h,-s passed into a second edition. This neat
publication IS full OF matter interesting to boating
men, and besdesf containing q record OF all past
important races, has in full the regatta rules Of
the association OF amateur oarsmen and OF Amer.
lean colleges, together with maps OF the Saratoga
Troy, Harlem and Springfield courses.
THE FIRST COMPLETE Basque dictionary has
been published in Paris, by w. J. Van Eys.
THE NEW EDITION OF that charming book,
Whites Natural History or Selborne,n will be
brought out in the same sumptuous style as che
two volumes OF HOLLAND House,
DIR. SCHMrpT's ''Shakespeare's Lexiconn is I'M
ished 10 the letter l., and volume one will shortly
appear In Lonoon. 1t Is most learned and ex.
hsustive treatise on the English Of Shakespeare.
THE LEARNED ERNEST NJ. REMAIN was recently re.
jected as Q corresponding member Of the Lisbon
Academy OF Sciences by q vote OF four yeas to six
nays
ONE OF THE MOST AMUSING recent contributions
to French literature ID Jules Janins "Paris ct
Versailles II y Cent Ans" He describes social
literary and royal life in the most charming style.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-07
NEW PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

From Harper Brothers :-"M Mother and L."
novel. BY Miss MulocK.
From b. B. Russell, Boston 1.-THE Life and
Times OF Charles Sumner" BY Eliza Mason.
From ID. & J. Sadlier b Co. :--"Sin and Its Conse-
quences." BY Henry Edward, Archbishop OF
Westminster.
From Dodd b Mead: THE Winter OF the Heart
and Other POEMS" BY Lavarr Wimshurst.
From Sheldon Co. :-"Tempest Tossed" A ro-
nance. BY Theodore Tllton. ACROSS Anne RIGA !;
or The Great West and the Pacific Coast" BY
General james z. Rushing.
From George w. Carleton a Co. :--"Northern
Ballads by Edward l.. Anderson. 'The Log or
Commodore Rolllngpin." by John II. Carter.
s'True to Him Ever.n novel. ByP w.. r.
From p. hea:-"The Pioneer.n A poem. BY
William Seton. Rosemary: Tale OF the Fire OF
London" by Lady Georgiana Fullerton. "Tales
OF Truth and Trust" by Lady Fullerton. "The
Neptune Outward Bound" BY Winnie Rover.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-07
A RING LAWYERS PCGS.

Comptroller Green yesterday received claim or
John Ii. Starin. Jr.. asa.gnee of william McKeag.
attorney OF the Beard or Excise from 1857 to 1871,
who demasez payment or the large sum Of
$4S3 soe With interest," for services alleged TO have
hscn rendered in suits prosecuted for violation OF
the Excise laws. This immense claim Is said to
nave been unearthed. in consequence OF the Con-
sohdaton act, from the recesses or the ONCE OF
the Board OF Supervisors where the claimant
hoped. on some fortunate OCCASION for favorable
acton; but 1t Is now likely to be resisted at every
step in It's progress through the courts II is a
specimen OF probably many claims which remaY
to be brought into the lght.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

EB- The people of Toulouse must DO
hard set A writer speaking of the city
says at is large town, containing
90, 600 inhabitants built entirely of brick"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

GB- An old lady devoutly reading her
Bible, and thinking of the work at the
same time "And the Lord said unto
Moses" "Jane you had better put the
fea kettle on -
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21
Ina Hurry.

A boy with post-ofice pants and venti-
lated hat rushed into drug store the other
day with dipper in his hand and ex-
claimed Doctor, mother sent me down to
shottercary pop, quicker's blazes, cos bulbs
sick as the dickens with the pipen chox,
and she wants thimbleful of pollygollic
in this dipper, cos we amt got any bottle
handy, and the kin pup't got the bine
Writers in it, Got any?"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21
A Dutch Notice.

Stob def Look here vonce, don't it Pal
want to fint me oud, of you got blenty
dime, und don't got 10 bosopility of a
doud apout it, vareapouts man lifs here
vot mott away long spell of veder ago.
He lifed down .py an Irishman vot keeps
Dutch grocery store; und he runt away
init mine wife und mine umperella, und /
don't likes dot, cause dot makes me aggra-
walton. Veil, don't care me so much
apout de ole yomans but wants de um-
perella pack. He vas a shtoud-gomplected
weller, apout trei hunnerd und forty-six
pounds olt, und would weigh apout dirty
five years, init an ivory hantle und trei rips
proke. Amt it?
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

Gs7s- A Massachusetts, farmer says, "My
cattle will follow me until l leave the lot,
and on the way up to the barn yard in the
evening stop and call for lock of hay"
Smithson says there is nothing at all re-
markable in that. He went into barn
yard in the country Eone day last week,
whence he had not the slightest acquaint-
ance with the cattle, and the old bull not
only followed him till he left the lot but
took the gate off the hinges and raced with
him to the house in the most familiar man.
ner possible. Smithson says he has no
doubt that the old fellow would have called
for something if he had waited a little
while, but he did not want to keep the
folks waiting for dinner; so he hung one
tail of his coat and piece of his pants on
the bulls horns, and went into the house.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

G5- A few evenings ago colored preach
er and doctor in Memphis, Tennessee, was
approached.by darkey of the commoner
sort. The fellow asked the doctor to go
with him and he would show him where
he.could get trunk full of money. The
doctor went, and near the orphan asylum
his .guide halted and explained that the
reverned gentleman was to take off his
boots and stockings and go barefooted to
the point named, while his new friend car
ried the boots around to the place by
circuitousiroute. The doctor has given up
the search for the trunk and is looking for
his boots
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21
Uncle Jim's Boy.

A little four-year-old boy, just beginning
to learn the catechism, and who bears a
striking resemblance to his uncle, was ask
ed by his mother:
"Who made you ?''
He answered.
"Dod make me.'
"In whose imageP"
"Uncle Jim's," answered the boy.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

II AIDES AND CHILDREN win find
j ! splendid assortment Of shoes at the one
price store Of r. Mortimer
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21
Uncle Jim's," answered the boy.

GB- The Troy Times says Recently,
at church fair ON Ida Hill, a large and
frosted cake was offered to the person who
should guess nearest to the correct weight,
at ten cents a guess. The pastor urged a
young lawyer to invest dime. The prac-
titioner replied: "Ill play you game of
euchre to see who gets the cake, but I
don't understand the other game"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

ZEE An interesting little boy, timid
when left alone in dark room, was over
heard recently by his mother to say ip his
loneliness, "Oh, Lord, don't let any one
hurt me, and I'll go to church next Sun
day, and give you some money"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

VB" A lady recently applied TO fire in
surance company for a position as agent.
When asked what her qualifications were,
she touched her unblushiDg cheek.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21
Gbe Giures, Mem BlOunthelO, lpa.

s
THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
C0MSU NJ PTIOM
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troduced for the relief and
cure Of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
resorted to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up a
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
PREPARED BY
SETH W, F0WLE & SONS, Bostcn, Mess,
And sold by Druggists and Dealers generally.
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

ZEE An Irish post boy having driven
gentleman long stage during torrents of
rain, the gentleman civilly said to him,
"Paddy, are you not very wet ?" "Arrah,
l don't care about being very wet, but,
Place your honor, Pm very dry"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

NB- We find the following item in an
Illinois paper; "Mr.--, who has been
in retirement for a few weeks after marry
ing and burying three sisters, came up
smilingly to the altar again yesterday, hav
ing begun on a new family"
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-07-21

B-"You've destroyed my piece of mind, !"
said desponding lover to truant lass.
at can't do you much harm, John, for
twas an amazing small piece you had, any
way p was the quick reply.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

Some rogues under the firm name
of Sage & Co., St. Louis, sWindled
banks and merchants out of some
thousands Of dollars, last week. Two
hundred barrels filed with water,
but represented to be whiskey, was
a part Of their stock int trade.
A new steam engine, called a
double exhusting engine, has been
tested at Titusville, Penna. 1t is
claimed for it that it will mark a
new era in steam power, and by its
use on locomotives and ocean
steamers their speed can be doubled.
The grand jury, at Hamilton, But
ter county, Ohio, have found bills OF
indictment against the following ex-
county officials in the sums named;
Adolph Schmitti, ex-Auditor $26, 600
R. O. Andrews, ex-Sheriff, $4,000 ;
William Russell, ex-Treasurer,
$4,000
Pat Naughton, fireman on To-
comotive, was convicted before the
Cincinnati Police Court, on Thurs
day last, on charge of throwing a
live dog into the furnace 0f loco
motive. He was fined 300 and
sentenced to the work house for six
months.
North Carolina proposes to have
q centennial celebration of its own
on the Goth of May, 1875, to com
memorate the Mechlenberg Declar
alton of independence. The cele-
bration will take place at Charlotte
a village of 5000 population. Al
the time of the declaration it con
tanned twenty houses.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30
NEWS ITEMS.

|
The Pennsylvania Con. Con. cost
| $41O,723.SO.
The College race is to come off
this year al Saratoga.
Pittsburg will let the cleaning of
its streets by contract.
The Con Con was still engaged on
the judicial article on Saturday last.
The damage caused by the ice
gorge, at Buffalo, last week. is esti-
mated at $4,000,
Mr.. Applebee, an old merchant
of Plainville, Athens county, was
murdered on the Both
The Senate Claims Committee is
not one likely to suit claimants. So
much the better for the Treasury.
Internatio nalists and Communists
threaten trouble in New York. and
claim they can muster $4,000 drilled
men.
The last liquor shop in Washing
ton Court House, has succumbed-
so much fer the temperance move
ment.
The U. S. Senator just elected
from Maryland, VIM. Pinkney White
is said to entertain liberal views for
a Democrat.
The greatest freshet which has
occurred in Western Ontario for
forty years, occurred last week. At
Toronto three bridges were carried
away.
The centennial anniversary of
Oliver Goldsmith's birthday will be
commemorated in London by the
performance of his great comedy,
"She Stoops to Conquer"
The Carroll Free Press leads off
in suggesting candidates for the Su-
preme Court of Ohio under the new
Constitution, by naming Cooper K.
Watson, of Huron county.
M. a. Daugherty has been con-
firmed as trustee of the Central Ohio
Lunatic Asylum and NJ. B. Hagan
has been confirmed as director of
the Cincinnati Commercial Hospital.
The bill to submit the question of
prohibition to any county or town
desiring to vote on the matter,
which was before the Kentucky leg
islature, passed the House on the
Doth.
Henry Eimstein, of Cincinnati, was
beaten and robbed of $1,000 on the
st. Louis and indianapolis train, on
the morning of the 22nd, by three
Beard monte men, who made their
escape.
Miss Clara Morris, the Cleveland
actress, was the recipient of some
splendid presents, presented by
her admirers in that city. She is
regarded as faultless actress and
an unexceptienable lady.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30
Postal Matters,

The Postmaster General reports
to Congress, that the stamps neees-
sary to prepay matter previously sent
bv heads ofdepartments under frank,
free, will cost during the year 50, ,25O,-
900. This, it will be perceived has
no reference to matter franked by
Congressman, but only to those doc
uments and packages transmitted by
heads of departments, and absolutely
essential to the transaction Of bus
mess in those departments. He
protests, however, against the restor-
alton ofthe franking privilege, until
q sufficient trail oft has been made.
A sensible recommendation is
that wherein he recommends the
circulation of county papers, free of
postage, in the counties where pub
"7se5 70 .ll
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

"Friend Bslsley in his last, made
faint attempt in excuse of the
enormous charge of printing charged
to the county. The attempt is a
lame one, and if he had the man
hood of an independent Journalist
he would come out and expose the
whole ring, as he has the proof at
his command. Mr. ex-commission-
er Fuller says that the bill for print
ing was too much, but that Balsley
told him that he would say nothing
about it. If such'is the fact, does it
not go to show that there is a di-
vision of the spoils. We have proof
of what we say ."-Indepeadent.
The statements in the above are
unqualifedly false in every particu-
lar. We pronounced the cost of
printing too high, showed that in
the past year it had been reduced
$572.79, and added athere is room
for more cutting down, and the Com
missioners should apply the pruning
knife" We never made any such
statement to ex-commissioner Fuller,
or any other Commissioner, nor do
We believe that Commissioner Fuller
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30
INCIDENTS.


His nephew, Ex-Governor Hayes, is his
principal heir, but many bequests have been
made by his will, among them, as we under
stand, s. 1000 to Oberlin College, $4,000 to
Home Missions, $1,000 to Fremont Ladies'
Relief Society and 81, 900 to the Conger Fund,
a fund designed for the relief Of superannu-
ated preachers.
As an instance Of the disinterostedly benev-
olent spirit which aetuated the deceased, we
give the following touching tribute: The
winter of ls72-73 was especially severe. Dur
ing one of the driving snow storms OF the win
ter, while sitting in his room and looking out
upon the inclement weather, he bethought
him of the many poor who might be suffering
from the rigors of the winter, and taking his
pencil he wrote the following brief note, and
dispatched it to the Bank. 1t was addressed
to A. n. Miller and read:
Mr.. MuLER.-W What storm, fear many
of our poor are suffering, Ifyou know Of any
such, give literally for me, S. BIEoHARD
It was an unostentatious epistle, not design
ed for the public eye, nor intended to herald
his benefactions, but it bespoke the kindly
benevoIence that stirred within him. evident
Iv animated by that spirit which saith "Let
not thy right hand know what thy left hand
doeth !" Mr.. Miller always felt commissioned
togiye for him to deserving charity
On the day previous to his death, he heard
with pleasure that his friend, NJ. R. Waite
had been named for Chief Justice. Among
his collections were number of canes, two Of
them live oak, which he had cut 80 years be-
fore. while in Texas for his health. One Of
these he selected, and designed having it pre-
sented to Mr.. Waite, as an evidence of his es-
teem. And almost the last act of his life was
to dictate letter to him congratulating him
upon his appointment.
1t was extensively known that Mr.. Birch
ard had an exceptional taste for art, in which
he stood prominent as eonn0isssasr-- having
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

one Of the finest and most valuable collections
of oil paintings in this State, most of them by
old masters and extremely rare to be met wit h
in private collections.
The deceased was a good judge of character,
and was always a steadfast friend of the de-
serving. He was especially interested in
young men, was always delighted to see them
prosper, and often assisted them in business.
Bereft of one, who ever nobly stroye,
In all things worthy to seizure our love:
Regretful, Fremont mOurns another gone
Contented that Gods holy will be done.
His aim it was to lead a righteous life,
And thus with sin to wage the Christian strife;
Rewarded, only, when the grave is past
Dwelling on high, in endless bliss at last
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

TIE members of the Toledo Bar
have rendered Hon NJ. R. Waite a
complimentary reception and dinner,
previous to his departure for Wash
ington. The dinner win be given at
the Boody House, at a time to suit
Mr. Xaite's convenience.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30
STATE OF OHIO,
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.

COLUMBUS, January Goth, 1919.
WHEREAS, The HOME Insurance Company,
located at Columbus in the State Of Ohio, has
filed in this Office a sworn statement by the proper
officers, showing its condition and business, and
has complied in all respec1s, with the laws OF the
State, relating TO Fire Insurance Companies.
Now, THEREFORE,. In pursuance of law, 1, VIII
liam f. Church, Superintendent of Insurance OF
the State of Ohio, do hereby certify that said Com
pany is authorized to transact its appropriate bus
mess of Fire Insurance in this State in accordance
with law, during the current year. The cond1tlon
and business of said Company at the date of such
statement (Dec. 81, 1871 is shown as follows;
Amount of actual paid up capital. S250,00O 90
Aggregate amount OF available assets 81, ,lT6 80
Aggregate amount of liabilities, Except
eapital,) including S214, ,S69.55 FORE
insurance, being fifty per cent Of
premiums on risks not terminated "a, ,329 50
Amount of income for the preceding
year, in cash. ash................--..... 4lO,2l3 q
Amount of income for premiums On
risks written during the year, not
PAID IN CASH.. SlJs9J4 -
Amount of expenditures for the pre-
ceding year, in cash. 6G6'965 9s
In WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here
)nl unto subscribed my name, and causes
1 shAA-.j the Seal of my office to be affixed
~ the day and year above written.
W. F. CHURCH, Superintendent.
Business Solicited.
ISAAC VI. KELLER, Agent,
Fremont, Ohio.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

Tar Ways and Means Committee
of the House have at last agreed on
a financial policy and have reported
a bill including these Sections:
First. That the issue of forty-fOur
millions legal tender reserve be de-
claEed legal.
Second. That the totsl amount of
the United States notes issued, or to
be issued, shall never exceed four
hundred millions of dollars.
The Country viii await the result
with anxiety.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

TIT Democratic Legislature OF
our State has under consideration a
bill appropriating$58O,2 287 to pay the
Morgan raid claims, and the people
will probably have that amount to
pay for their indifference in permit
ting the election of so many Demo
Gratis.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

THOSE great corporations the Bal
timore and Ohio, and Pennsylvania
Railroad Companies, are just now en-
joying a season of hostilities. The
Rrmer company which mOnopolized
the Washington travel and traffic, un-
til the Pennsylvania Railroad OBJ
tanned a charter and constructed the
Baltimore and Potomac Road, now
seek to have the Maryland Legisla-
ture repeal the charter. 1t is a war
between President Garrett and Tom
Scott, with the advantage Of position
in Garrett's favor. The advantage
of means may be in the hands of
Scott, and the result is uncertain.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

TIT unanimous confirmation OF
Hon NJ. R. Waite as Chief Justice, by
the Senate, was deserved compli-
ment to a most worthy man, and
proves that that body can do an a
greeahle thing at times.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30
Thirty Years Experience Of an
Old Nurse.

Mrs. WiusIOvvss Soothing syrup
Is Ehe prescription of one of the best Fee
male Physicians and Nurses in the United states,
and has been used for thirty years with never taxi
ing safety and success BY millions OF motheis anu
the adult. II corrects acdity OF the stomach, re-
ieves wind collie, regulates the bowels, ana SlYes
rest, health and comfort to mother aud child: we
believe it to be the Best and SuresL iieneGy ~ tHs
world in an cases of DYSENTERY and DlAB-
RHFA IN CHILDREN, whether il arises from
Teething or from any other cause. Full directions
win accompany each bottle. None genuine IN
less the fac-simile of CURTIS q PERKINS is on
the outsidewrapper. Sold by all Medicine Dealers.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

TIE President has approved the
bill repeating the Salary grab, and
Congressman will now content them
selves with their former allowance.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

TIT Prima Donns, Pereppa Rosa,
died in London on the 22d. Her
death creates q void in the musical
world not readily filed.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

JEssUp W. ScoTT, one Of the old
pioneer of the Maumee valley, ana a
prominent citizen of Toledo, died IN
that CITY last week. - -rts