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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14
THAT EGG.

Just before the adjournment of Congress
Messrs. Dawes and Garfield put forth sort
of subdued claim to economy in behalf of the
party in power. What they said is not of
much consequence. Snll, as the elections are
coming on, it is important that the people
should know in what direction the expenses
of the Government are tending. We have
not been able to discover any signs of econ
omv in the public expenditures, but We pro-
ceed to give our readers the facts and they
may search for themselves. Where there are
thousands of leaks it is no great matter if two
or three of them are stopped especially if half
q dozen new ones are started, or half dozen
old ones grow bigger
We, in the first place. invite the readers
attention to the actual expenditures of the
last four fiscal years. The amounts are exclu-
sive of the interest on the Public Debt and
premiums on bonds purchased, and include
only the deficiency in the Postmaster-Ge Generals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14
Thought TO be dying from sheer wearine..

Thought 10 he dying from sheer wearine..
Then he was unable even to whisper, but still
his chest rose and fel, like a pair of bellows :,
His friends, knowing the story of the old wo.
mans CURSE are az cre,.' uious as he ia
and have made several attemp,S 10 lind her,
and to beg or brIbe her into rcTnov. og the ban.
But the troublesome old lady has wah dered N
into infinite space, and ism 7 to bo fond. II
is like the plot OF novel. 1t reminds ono %
that frlgbtful piece of poetry about witch,
which Charles Lamb printed in an annual, and
which he facetiOusly tells us frightened 40
many mothers half to death. No witch wa,
ever found when wanted, and very possibly
the Michigan lunatc is in his coffin as We ara
writing this, and quiet enough at last.
The witches who do this coarse and vocif-
erous sort of work are always very old and
very ugly-a fact which Sir Roger de Coverley
long ago discovered. We might make men
ton of the mischief wrought by the Young
and the pretty ones, but as they generally do
not mean it, we forbear to expose the dear
creatures to ccnsure. Most Of us are be-
witched in one way or another, at one period
or another of the UGriOrum which we call life.
1t does MT matter much, after all, whether it
is by pretty face or an ugly one, such "a
Denner painted, or whether the hand which
is raised against us IL white and plump or
yellow and skinny, like that OF tho old lady
who played the mischief with Wordsworths
Harry Gill. What is written il writton.
Every true life is only perpetual struggle to
be free from some delusion, to wake from
our dreams, and to extricate ourselves from
the meshes of self-deceptlon. IL is lucky for
those who love quiet that so few of us are
vocal in demonstrating our Authorizations. IL
every one who hugs a cheat to his own de-
struction made Bashan bull of himself like
the Michigan farmer, what a sonorous world
this would be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

Crushed and miserable. bleeding as to heart and
disturbed as to digestion. young gentleman Of
England hath sought damages from a daughter Of
the same noble land for breach Of promise of mar
rage After she had intimated that she would ba
his Own One he visited her and her papa at her
papas house, and was struck by evidences OF wealth
and grandeur that he did not expect. Like Mr.
at Harmons he was overcome by sense of his own
unworthiness. If this is Carry's style at home"
he wrote. then George must give up real love and
retire from the field for want of gold dust" Then.
like the magnanimous Lavna Wfer his Carry
answered her George, mo. my dearest aud best. my
new home does not make the smallest
impression upon my mind as regards
worldly matters" and Georges heart
still more firmly clang to that gentle being. Tho
gentle being, however after a while grew tired OF
seeing her George and his letters whereupon her
dearest and best Immediately found that it was
pain to eat" and got medical man TO confirm his
opinion Convinced that an application of gold dust
would be good for his complaint, he brought suit
against his Carry, and exhibited all the kind aud
hattering letters she had written him. She based
her defense chiefly on the statement that her papa
had at no time given his consent But this did not
save her touched by the unseish nobility Of the
man in producing her love letters, and burning with
iendsh desire to avenge the wrongs of their sex as
represented in him, the jury instantly and
triumphantly awarded him in damages the glitter
ing sum of-one farthing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

THE TRIBUNE REGATTA EXTRA published this
morning will contain the programme for the
week of College Races at Saratoga; series
of letters giving a full description of each
crew while in practice a map of the course /;
the programme for the University Race; the
laws of the race as recently amended; COM
plete tabular statement of the age, weight,
and hight of the individual members of the
crew. with measurements of the biceps and
forearm and much other matter serviceable
in forming an estimate of the comparative
merits of the crews as well as of general in
terest in connection with the College Races
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14
Amueemcnis nu0 meeiineo.

BARsUN's ROMAN Observation-Disclosures at z:1o ana
s Balloon Ascension.
NIBLo's mEATER.-" Faustus."
PARK TUEATgR-The Mortimer Brothers.
THE COLOSSEUM" London 10y Day., from 10 a. m 20 3
II. IN.
CENTRAL PARK GARpEx-Theoiore Thomass Summer
NIGHTS Concerts.
Ir,yrrr AFT G,IIFRY-Tiue Art Exhibition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

The expenditures tor 1874 are given in round
numbers, but the amount stated will differ but
little from tho official figures " Nv presented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

Another step in the Geneva Award case has
been taken in the official announcement by
the Secretary of State to the AttorneyGen-
eral of the appointment of Messrs. Wells of
Mich, Porter of Penn, Baldwin of Iowa, and
Raynor of n. c., as the Commission under
the act passed near the close of the last ses-
sion to adjust the actual undsputed losses by
the Alabama and other Rebel cruisers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

We are sorry not TO receive better account of tbs
operation of the Local Option law in San jose Cal.
where, we have no doubt, some kind of temperance
influence is greatly needed. The ladies' who have
been active in supporting the law have not been
quite unanimous among themselves. having had
certain natural titfs and MISUNDERSTANDING and ex-
plosions. Then before the voting on the subject.
there wasn't what you might call harmonious
state of feeling and great many animosities which
promise to be permanent were engendered Social
relations were embttered; and there was a deal OK
bad spirit, malignant temper, and unchrlstian and
uncharitable feeling This is only repetition some
what intensified, of our old experiences. 1t seems
almost impossible to manage this particular reform
in a charitable and catholic way. The rum-selers
think that they prosecuted; the m-drinkers
deem their personal rights invaded; while the tenn
perance people that the secret of social
happiness is contained in their particular reform.
that they are apt to grow impatient and unreasona-
BILE aud sometimes illogical when the utility of all
their methods is, however mildly. in the least
doubted Total Abstinence as its name implies, is
altogether uncompromising. and Prohibition IL
nearly So Every reformer thinks his special way
nfalble, which is one reason, no doubt. why reform
makes SO little real progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

The ohense for which an attempt is now to
be made to punish Commissioner John l.
Davenport was committed nearly two years ago.
1t was a gross offense against the liberty of
person, and was denounced at the time as an
outrage. We do not know what additional
evidence may blacken the deed into a crime
which demands punishment, but we are not
sorry that an effort is making to bring the
offender 10 trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

has sustained no injury whatever. False starts
have driven some Of the best horses from
Monmouth Park the originating of false ru-
mors ought to result in expeling some OF the
worst turfmen from the Saratoga course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14
Bnelness NouCes

SENSIBLE AND SOUND-The Low Rate Cash
Plan 90 iis Insurance OF the TRAVELLERS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

juvenile eye or hand more or less is of
little consequence to the Assistant Aldermen
compared to the privilege of celebrating
the National Birthday after the fashion
prevailing with youth. A resolution look
ing to the abolition of the nuisance was yes
terday laid over until the next Fourth of
July, when few score accidents may pos
sibly induce more sensible legislators to take
up and pass it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

It may be encouraging to dogs reading the news
papers, if in these dark days of canine persecution
they seek such consolation, to know thar at the Dog
Show at the Crystal Palace, London, 1,ls7 of their
brethren and sisters were exhibited, admired, and
honored with prizes. Notwithstanding the natural
excitement of such an occasion. not one of the
beautiful and faithful creatures went mad nor WAS
single one of them subjected to the indgnity of q
muzzle. These, however were the autocrats of the
race cared for tenderly, regularly fed and washed
and combed yet here, these pets and dariings
might not have escaped the tank, the gas, and tho
death agony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

Geological processes have always been slow. and
we do not see why noted geologist should be in
a hurry. A scientist of this sort in the employ OF
the Government, Mr.. Edward Z. Howell, arriving
one day last week at Rochester on bis way to join
an exploring expedition in the West. jumped from
the train to himself long walk and came face
down upon beautiful pile Of stones of the various
kinds dear to the geological heart He saluted these
relics of ancient eras afecionately that his face
was badly etched and looked like map OF creation
just after the flood. We like science; but close
study of this sort hardly seems necessary, or desr-
able if the race of geoloGsts is to be perpetuated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

1t is announced that Tom Bowling will
run at Saratoga. 1t was suspected on the
first mention of his hurt that the story was a
gamblers fiction to make the horse sell low
in the pools. When he appears on the Sara
toga course it will doubtless be found that no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

The first case Of lunacy tried under the new
Lunacy law of this State, yesterday, resulted in
the consignment to an asylum of the woman who
lately killed her children in Brooklyn. The
evidence submitted in the case of Kate Stod-
dard. the murderess of Charles Goodrich,
points to q similar disposal of her to-day.
There seems to be no doubt of this woman's
guilt but the legal proof is probably not OBJ
tainable, and the Dstrict-Attorney wisely dis
poses of the case in this manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

Claiborne, County, Miss, has been agitated By
the marriage Of young white lady TO the Hon.
Hawkins Smith, colored Representative of the said
county. The bride bel0aSs " qas Of thA ~"st ras
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

Mr.. Henry Minstrel of Savannah is reported to
have wa,keJ into court room with his pistol in his
hand and with the intention in his heart Of shooting
the whole dozen of jurymen. Unfortunately, twelve
REVIEWERS cot ahead of the Minstrel and his last lay
was when they laid him in the cold and silent tomb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

We regret to say that the most recent and thrill.
ing geological story is tragical. A cat in Massa'
chusets bereaved of her young adopted set of htIs
muskrats When their eyes were opened, and they
saw what kind of mother fate had bestowed upon
them, they so loudly complained that the beneVoiens
cat became both hungry and indignant ana a'o
every one of them,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-14

The miserable selfshness of some fellows is enough
TO make a man ashamed of his sort. So much as
they do expect when they selecting a wlfel
Fool down in Florida for instance! He adyertises
for a wife, and he let's the public know that sho
must be none of your common doins." 1mprims.
she must have cow Also good feather bed. with
comfortable linens Likewise $500 in good, genuine
greenbacks. She must comprehend the whole art
and mystery of tending children. Smallpox shs
must have had. and also measles Sincerely va
hope that this Florida donkey will be swindled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07

ted TO the ves,ibule The church was to-day
decorated with flowers. The preachers plat
| form was deliberately ornamented wit! a gor-
geous profusion of very snowy and artistical-
| ly arranged floral decorations.
| Mr.. Beecher looked TO be in excellent con-
dition. His massive intellectual head, high
arched brow, and expressive eye, and beam
ing conference, would mark him anywhere
as a man Of power. He bears his age. (6l)
we'll. His light colored hair is still of almost
boy hoods hue, his countenance fresh and his
voice sprghtly, and its Ii. hit tones fill the am
philheatre of the church easily. His discourse
| to day was like his ordinary ones, straight
forward, glowing, earnest presentation o. the
gospel of salvation and our duties to God.
At first lie spoke in the manner Of lawyer
arguing cause, vigorous, animated, vehe-
ment, in an incisive key; then he took on
the tom and style of a lecturer, demonstrated,
illustrated, calmly analysed; then he placed
his left elbow upon the small stand before him
and leaning there, spoke in the tatherly,
patritrchal good style; then he stood
erect, and for a few minutes became the or
ator, ard in smoothly polished highly glow
ing, magnetic eloqaeHee, delivered sparkling
giittering sentences that seemed to thrill
through the hearts and minds and souls of the
eagerly listening multitude, and then be came
out again in the regular prayer meeting style
of exhorting cadences, and then again his
voice went down upon deep note, like the
tones of low fervent prayer, so much so that
some of those standing in the vestibule seemed
to believe that he was in the closing prayer,
and commenced to walk out He continued
in this deep, earnest tone for several minutes
and then closed. After the meeting had
closed great numbers took Mr.. Beecher by
the hand as he stood at the foot of the plat
form, and as they passed out by the rear
doorway. As soon as they had shaken his
hand and passed by him, they seemed to gush
out into the broadest smiles of delight and
Joy at his presence. Mouths that during the
sermon had seemed to be of the smallest d.
mansions suddenly became immense inverted
tenances. The prevailing sentiment was well
expressed by an enthusiastic admirer, young
lady who exclaimed to a friend, "anybody
that looks like he does, and talks like Re
does, and prsys like he does, must be good"
In fact Beecher is perfect marvel of intel
lectual force and attrsctiveness, and a power
in his influences. His sermons are not likely
to do any harm. There, have told you the
story very hastily. Ii. b.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07

The Machias Republican says in regard
to the hanging of Wagner: at is mat
ter of regret that we are to have another
execution in Maine. We had hoped that
the day had passed when spectacle of
that kind should be presented to the peo-
pie of Maine. As an individual, we do
not base an objection TO the death penalty
on any theological view, or on the idea of
humanity or on any OF those ideas which
are urged by those who SO sentimentally
oppose the death penalty; but upon the
broad ground of public policy. We had
hoped the degrading and demoralizing
spectacle would never again take place in
Maine. Our law makers dare not meet
the issue and repeal the law. as they would
do if they consulted the best interests Of
the State, morally. We hope to see the
Governor in his next message, urge the
repeal of the law on the ground of public
policy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
New YORK CRY. Oct. 4.

New YORK CITY, Oct. 4, 1874.
To the Editor of The Kennebec Journal;
have just come from hearing Mr.. Beeche
preach. Crossing the Fulton ferry and fol
lowing the crowd this forenoon | soon found
myself in front of Plymouth church. A crowd
fpeople waiting for the moment when Mr.
Beecher's appearance upon the stand should
be the signal that there were no longer any
reserved seats, but that pew owners and
strangers must then fare alike in their chances
of admittance, occupied the street blocking
it up entirely. A police captain with force
was on hand. The police were at frs,
busy keeping open narrow lane through
the crowd for pew holders to pass in. The
very instant that the first stroke of the bell
was heard there was dense, compact crowd
ing by the great mass of people for the en-
trance. Everyone seemed resolved to get in
and everyone knew that the church was al
ready almost entirely filed. But they tried
to charge 10 mass through the already blocked
up entrance ways. The police and ushers
shouted and tried to repress the rush. But
the policemen outside were caught and
jsmmed in the crowd and so were powerless.
Those inside Of the church or within the high
iron fence that encloses the little area in front
Of the building. aided by severa! muscular
church officials succeeded in making a little
break at the fence and closed the iron gates,
thus cutting the rushers in the area and
vestibule eff from the n ass outside Then
there was vigorous ordering the crowd out
Of the vestibule. This was done by stou,
gentlemen supposed to be official guardians
Of the church precinct. But the people were
not inclined 10 retire, therefore expulsory
meas we're employed, and scores Of men were
pitched out Of the vestibule by vigorou,
arms, and the police passed them through tn
gates into tie crowd outside. The peopl,
we're generally very good humored ant
seemed TO regard all this as an amusing cpl
sode. One very stout elderly gentleman wa
particularly demoDstrative in the vestbule b.,
finging common sizel people out 10 very
lively manner, and when misstep brough
his own great body down fat upon the ston,
pavement, he bounced to his feet ant
renewed his interesting pastime. Fl
nally the vestibnle was nearly cleared
and many of the crowd outside left. BY III,
time that the singing was concluded, thu
prayers said and the sermon fairly under way
8 part of the crowd outside were admit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07

The last report of the Bureau of Stats
tics shows that our exports for the last fis-
cal year were more than our imports.
This is considered to indicate healthy
condition of affairs. For the year ending
June 80, 1874, the foreign imports. less
foreign exports, were s572 ,0S0,9l0, while
the domestic exports, reduced to gold
value, were $629, 252, 156-an excess of
$57, III, 246, or almost exactly 10 per cent.
About S60,000.000 of the exports were
specie and bullion, which is above 3d.
100000 less than last year; while of the
net imports, S2l.524,1 were gold and
silver, leaving net drain Of the precious
metals of $38, 175, 400, against one last
year, of S63. 22S 1887, gain, if we so re-
gard II, Of s25, 1852, 1873. or more than 40
per cent. Compared with the fiscal year
of 1873, these figures show remarkable
change. The imports have decreased
$685. 26, while the exports, gold values,
have increased $40, CSC, 1929, making ne,
difference of S113,073,655 Among the
articles the importation of which shows
the greatest falling off are the following
Iron and steel, twenty-three millions, of
which six millions are in pig and bar,
and nearly two millions in rails; woods
and woolens, sixteen millions, of which
twelve millions are in raw material silk,
six millions; cotton, five; linen, three ;
wool, three; tin, two: and lead, tobacco,
and watches, with carbonate of soda. one
million each. These figures, which en-
brace nearly all the changes. show that
much of the decrease in imports has been
due to failure of demand for manufac-
turing purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07
GENEAL NEWS.

General Burnside is appointed minister
to Russia.
Gen. Shermans son-in-law, with his
Young bride, created sensation in a
Catholic Church in New York Sunday
where they We're the objects olcuriosity to
hundreds who had never seen married
couple before.
The coroner's jury which Investigated
the Fall River disaster rendered verdict
on Saturday. From the verdict it appears
the fire department was not properly
equipped with hooks and ladders, the OPP
eratives lacked presence of mind, and
there was not an adequate supply OF wat
er. Mill owners are urged to provide
more suitable means Of cgress from build
inrs in case of fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07

Most of the cotton and wooden factories
in New England have reduced the time OF
running 1t will not be a great while until
brisk sale OF cottons and wooens will
take place in anticipation ola rise in prices.
The auickness with which people take a
hint in regard to prices is about as mar
vellous as the instinct which directs some
of the lower animals in their domestic al
fairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07

New York has often been disturbed by
two.legged bulls, but the other evening
a drove of Texan, four legged bulls, got
on rampage through the streets tossing
men. women and children upon their horns
and creating great excitement. About
thirty persons were injured and ten bulls
shot and killed in the scrimmage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07
REQUEST TO B1TES COLLEGE

Mr. Joshua Benson, who died at Boston
Highlands on the 10Th uit., and was buried
in Liyermore, Me, on Sunday, by his be-
quest to Bates College, leaves that institu
ton property estimated at about $4,000.
Commencing a year hence the college will,
it is thought, receive an annualincome from
the property OF $4,000. Mr.. Benson leaves
Il wife and one sister. who is the widow
of the late DR.. Holmes, formerly editor of
the Maine Farmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-07
Meat Market in Boothbay for
Sale.

'HHE Neat Market in Boothbay Harbor belong
/ ing to the late S. Is. YOUNG, is offered for sale
The building consists of two-story DIV cling house
with basement story for market and ell: it was
buiH IN a uOst thorough manner by The late owner
anu is rdre chance tof man who understands
the business. Further partcul irs may be had by
c ding on, or addressing HELEN +. YOUNG, Booth-
bay, Maine wtf23