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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
The New Mayor of Albany Recommends
Assistance.

ALBANY, N. 7, April II, 1874.
Mayor elect Judson was inaugurated TO-DAY for
the short term, to I'LL the vacancy caused by the
resignation OF the Mayor-elect several
weeks since. On the LIST OF May he will
enter upon the discharge OF the duties
Of the ONCE for che full term, to which he also
elected at the recent election. His first act was to
call upon the citizens to respond to the appeal in
behalf OF the afflicted people In Louisiana, and
recommending that the unexpcnded balance raised
Tor the Chicago sufferers be handed over Tor this
nurnOSe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
FLOODS AND famine.
Immense Tracts Of Land
Under Water.
FLIGHT OF THE PEOPLE.
Great DestitutiOn and APP
af peals for Help.

H# NEW ORLEANS, April q. 1874.
captain Porter, OF the steamer Alice, reports the
whole OF Amite Valley under water. The river
generally has bank OF twelve to fifteen feet, but
now the water is four feet deep over the banks,
and has washed away houses, implements &C..
aud the inhabitants have fed to the high lands,
where they now abide In destitute condition.
General NJ. JEFF. Thompson, Chief Stale Engl-
neer. sends the following despatch from Baton
Rouge to-day Et
The Hickey crevasse is 1,2OO feet wide and passes
seven ieer OF water velocity OF eight miles per
hour. The two McCullum crevasses are each 100
feet vide but will be closed In a few days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS.

Aid for New Demonstrating OF the
Cotton Exchange.
At q meeting OF the Cotton Exchange. held
yesterday afternoon, the appeal from New Orleans
tor help, IN consequence of the disastrous results
OF the overflow OF the Mississippi, was considered,
and the following committee appointed to receive
subscriptions &C. A. Haston, Meyer Lehman, s. u.
French, John Maximos and Colonel H. II. Hare.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
Obstruction to Travel.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April n, 18Th
The Memphis and Charleston trains now run
through, also the Mississippi and Tennessee. The
Memphis and Louisville roads are still OBJ
structed on the Clarksvllle division, but
kilograms state that the Cumberland and
tennessee rivers will doubtless begin to fall
tonight. In the meantime trains Will be run to
Louisville via Nashville. Reports from the Lower
Arkansas and White rivers give gloomy accounts
Of the inundation. Immense numbers OF stock
have been drowned, and actual restitution pre-
walls in many places. The Howard Association to-
day sent $4,000 to the Howard Association in New
Orleans for the sufferers from the overflow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
Two Towns Subm crged.

MOBILE, Ala, April Il, 1874.
Further advices from Yazoo City to-day state
that Greenwood and Burtonia, towns on the Va
Zoo are entirely submerged and deserted, the wa.
ter there being higher than 1t was in 1857 The
weather was clear this morning, but is now cloudy,
with Indications OF more rain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22

The swatara-Changes at the Brooklyn
Navy Yard.

Navy Yard.
The United States steam soop-of-war Swatara
will 60 into commission on Friday, May l, at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. She will be under the COM
mand of Captain Ralph Chandler, the present
energetic assistant executive officer OF the Navy
Yard.
Captain E. A. X. Benham, late OF the moni-
tor Saugus will relieve Captain Chandler at TINS
station,
The destination of the Swatara is the South
Pacific whittier she will take out scientific eX-
pedtionary corps to witness the transit OF Venus.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22

The Rise In the Tennessee.
The following particulars as to the rise In the
Tennessee are from the Chattanooga papers Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22

SlttOn to fix the mat ought to be lett the
company. who Will consult their own interest and
make 1t as low as they can in order to secure
patronage.
On motion OF Mr.. BLUMENTHAL q clause was in
ser ted which required that the pneumatic TUBES
to be used shall not interfere with the traffic on
Mr.. BEEBE moved to strike out OF section the
clause giving preference to legal proceedings
Mr.. G. s. SPENCER said this was put in so as to
hasten the construction OF the road, In case har-
assng legal proceedings were commenced
Mr.. BEEBE looked upon this proposition this
whole scheme. as a sheer humbug. This company
was never going to build this road. All they
wantct was the charter, SO as TO head ~ Others
He was opposed to giving this company the mo-
ance Of their humbug: Tney viii instigate legal
proceedings to be brought against them, and then
have protection in the courts. This would be an
outrage on other 1tigants even II this company
were sincere. His motion prevailed.
Mr.. BLUMENTHAL moved to strike out the clause
following the requirement that the road shall De
completed in three years. which provides that
necessary and unavoidable delays from legal pro-
The hour OF two having arrived the speaker
took the chair and announced recess until seven
+. M.
Evening Session.
The House reassembled at seven p. M. and re-
sumed consideration OF the Third Avenue Rapid
Transit Bill.
the question pending was on Mr.. Bumenthal's
motion to strike out the words necessary and un-
avoidabe delays from the penung OF regal pro-
ceedings against said corporation excepted" hav.
ing reference to the required completion OF the
road in three years.
Alter discussion the motion was lost.
on the motion of Mr.. Wight the company was
made subject to all provisions OF law governing
other rail- Dad companies
Mr.. LINCOLN moved TO increase the bond required
from the company that they shall have the road
completed within three years rom 100000 to
$4,000.
Mr. ALvoRD moved to make IL 5000. 900. Adopted.
Mr.. BEEBE moved as substitute Tor the thr.
teenth section that the company deposit with the
state Comptroller or the Comptroller OF the city OF
New York bonds for $4,000 by the LIST of June as
guarantee that the road will be completed to
Harlem River within three years, and in case the
road is not completed within mat time, then these
bonds shall be forfeited TO the sinking fund of the
city OF New York. and In case the road is com
peted the bonds, with interest, shall be returned
TO the company
Mr.. G. $. SPENCER thought this was asking too
much, as 1t took $500, 600 from the COMPANY tho
bonds called for being the same as cash He said
the company stood ready to give bonds guaran-
teed by the Third Avenue. Railroad Company, a
company worth 5000. 600.
After some discussion Mr.. Beebe's substitute was
n egatIved-24 to Al.
On motion Of Mr.. WEED the section was amended
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

say | should be her hoiress if | had AMI
sense left by the time was grown up bu
| suppose she will think L fail to display
any great amount Of that article, and Mrs
Dodds smiled, weak little smile indeed.
"Ah rich, is she ?" Mr.. Dodds bright
ened visibly, and paid more attention to biz
necktie than on any previous morning in
the past six weeks.
The prophecy was fulfilled to the letter.
The cynical aunt had both husband and
wife "picked to pieces within the spcci.
fed time
"Bah you arc both simpletons," she
said, at the end Of the first week, when
Mrs. Dodds came in flushed and worried
from the kitchen, and Mr.. Dodds settled
himself for a selfish snooze on the parlor
sofa. 81 knew just how it would be when
| first heard about your marriage. What
did you know about each other2 You
artcd a while at a fashionable watering
place, and because you made yourselves
charming to each other for few weeks,
when you had nothing else in the world to
do but be agreeable, you fancicd il would
be equally delightful to live together all
the rest Of your lives You we're very
careful TO avoid the discussion Of any sub.
ject which could possibly call forth a diff.
ference Of opinion. And now you are as.
tonishod to find that you are constantly at
variance. You rushed into matrimony
without any definite idea Of the cares and
responsibilities Of real life, and each thought
to better your condition and have an easier
time than before. Bah | repeat, you are
both simpletons. But possibly it is better
to be q young simpleton than an old one,
and there may be a chance for you yet
You both have some good qualities, though
you did cheat each ather SO outrageously
before marriage. At all events you must
make the best Of it now, and / am going to
stay and see you try" and the cynical aunt
took out her knitting work with jerk.
1t is a delicate matter to interfere be-
tween husband and wife generally but this
relative Of Mrs. Dodds certainly managed
things in her own way and achieved nota-
bic success. Whether it was due chiefly
to her sharply delivered, yet wise counsels,
or to tho glimmer of her gold in the dis
tancc, it was uudeniable that affairs i'm
proved wonderfully during her somewhat
lengthy visit. Mr.. Dodds required no
more assistance on his way home at nights,
for he spent his evenings in the society Of
his wife. He became once more attentive
to her wishes, and she consequently ex-
hibited tender regard for bis own.
And when the precious baby came, Mr..
and Mrs. Dodds were really far happier
than they had ever any right to expect.
They settled down into comfortable, odd
married-folks sort of way, which is, per-
haps, as well as the majority of welded
couples do. But they never again INDUCED
in the beautiful sentiment of the days Of
their courtship and honey-moon-the charm
ing delusion that they were congenial
hearts. - WomGn'S Journal.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
Childrcns' Ways.


Gail Hamilton writing of children, says
" should be sorry to say anything that
might aid or abet our idle, lax, and worth
less American fathers and mothers. But it
is an indisputabe fact that children do take
an immense deal of spelling without per-
manent injury if there is good stock in them.
Nature seems to think more Of substance
when people are wisest, but when they are
freshest and strongest. 1t is delightful to
see children always behaving with perfect
propriety and politeness but if they kick
and cuff, and scream and grab, all is not
lost. There is a certain governor whom,
not having seen, love, because he sends
word to his son that his grandson is the
best little fellow in the world if you do not
thwart him, and always obedient if you do
not hurry him about it. The baby in
breeches was standing by my chair, and
clandestinely snatched kiss, whereupon up
flew his hand and gave me smart slap on
the cheek. 1t was in my heart to retort
with thump, but | refrained, and by
and-by, when | whispered, why did you
strike me p he answered, Because you stole
kiss. Innocent as an angel, for it was
pure frolc, and no malice or rudeness at
all. But We expect to take liberties with
children, and then have them perfectly wise
and aware of the exact degree of respect to
be observed toward ourselves"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

II I am doing my duty, to-day is the
best day have ever had. Yesterday had
happiness of its own, and up to this
morning it was the best day Of all. |
would not, however, live it over again. /
string it, as a new bead, on the chaplot OF
praise, and turn to the better work and
higher thoughts Of this present time. OF
all the many days Of my life, give me TO-
day. This should be our feeling always,
from the cradle to the hour when we are
called to come up higher. Childhood is
the best for children, manhood is the best
for men, and old age for the silver haired.
We will all join in chorus Of common
Thanksgiving to God, and, when asked
(Which is the happiest period p will say
childhood, manhood and oldage alike,-
l"O Father, il is now"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

A JUST PERCEPTION of character is always
a rare gift. When possessed in a high de-
gree, it is the quality which specially indi-
Gates the leader of men. 1t is that which
enables general or minister to select the
fit instrument for the public purpose, with
out which all the preparations for a cam.
paigu, however costly and complete, may
be rendered frutloss, and all the deibera-
tions of councils and all the discussions Of
Parliament prove mere dust and wind.
Scholars and philosophers are, in general,
too much absorbed by their own peculiar
studies or pursuits to be skilled in the dis
elimination Of character and if the aptitude
of pupil is recognized by them, it is gener.
ally when he has evinced a disposition tc
excel in some branch of requirement which
has established their own celebrity.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

A CnURcn-GoNo DoG.--A few years ago
Mr.. j. IL. Damon, of Cabot, had a little poodle
dog, which was pet in the family; but they
did not allow him to go away from home very
often. On the Sabbath they used to leave him
fastened into the house, while they attended
church. The dog, not liking that style exactly,
would steal out of the house Sabbath mornings,
and, getting by tho side Of large rock, wait
till his master went by, and then follow on 70
church. One Sabbath morning he placed him
self in his accustomed place to await, as usual
but his master did not come that day. After
the neighbors had all gone by, thinking per
haps, he might bo late if he waited longer, he
went alone to church, and proudly walking up
the aisle, took his masters seat and paid strict
attention to what the preacher said, much tc
the amusement Of the whole congregation
When meeting was out he went directly home,
and whether he remembered the text | can
not say.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
miscellaneous.
NY love CAN HOLD ms own.

nrC.r.B BATES.
llcre i' sad, worn letter, ten years old,
with threatened gaps along each well.prosscd fold
yer though 10 tolls OF Illness and Of death,
J read / over now with Tranquil BREATH
Whom irt % came, with strength Of my despair,
] palcd and grua1cl. aud turned from oven prayer
Dcspised what looked like comfort, yot was none,
And hadc the friends HAT brought Il mo begone
u seemed better could have spared them all
Than just the one on whom 'twero vain 10 call
He was my world, and 20 the world seemed dead.
Why should all these De living In his stead
] thank my Col that have learned 10 bow,
But mlu would have submission only now
! fear, sometimes when IN that once dwell,
That Time 10 healing does his work too we'll.
] have icalou. iooling for tho dead,
Lest some one dsc restore what death has she'd
wonder ni my nu-h and careless jest,
When DE is dust who could have shared them best
But in some 800 that I can scarcely boar
read this letter with rodoublod care
And when pain comes with volcelq.s prophecy,
Here doth the aTcctogt comfort wait Tor me.
will not fiar my love can hold bic own
i0 sQmothIug tolls me when my SOULS alone
n tardy Joys though now find content
Vet aiicf him ihe homcward look is sent
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
The Home Circle.
TIE FAYORITR GUILD.


Which Of five snowdrops would The moon
Think whitest, " the moon could
Which OF FIVE rusohuds flushed with June
We're reddest 10 the mother-troo
Which Of Eve birds, that play one tuue
On their soft-shinng thfoats, may DO
Chief singeri Who will answer me
Would not The moon know, II around
One snOwdrOp any shadow layi-
Would not the rose tree, II the ground
Should let one blossom droop a day
Does not the one bird take a sound
Into the cloud, when caught away,
Finer than all the sounds that stay
Oh, little, quiet boy NJ mine,
Whose yellow head lies languld here
Poor yellow head, its restless shine
frightened the butterflies last year,
Whose pretty hands may iniortWinc
With palor hands unsoon but near
You arc my mvorito now, ! fear
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

WARS tho difference between the side
of right-angled triangle and an old maids
tea.pot2 One is hypothenuse, the other
is teapot-in-use.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

(HARLES r. SABIN, Mechanical and
- Ciyl Engineer. wi ii make surveys and estimates
OF cost OF railroads aud as1 furnish Ctimates for the
erection of steam machinery % al Kinds. Agent Tor
ere. All Boilers sold Hy Dim are tested by the Hart
fori Insurance Company aa1 Insured for one year
Twenty nni' ca porianr Zoo dHi guIng aud erect Z
steam machinery iur mIl- aHl railroads. enables
him to lurnl-h such Information as those n want II
steam machinery can probably avail themselves Of
Adifr.a,
l2c. CHARLES r sAuIN Montpelier, W.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

NoBopY will use other peoples experi-
cnce, nor have any Of his own till it is too
late to use il.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
w ALT Err A. w o o D S
HARVESTING MACHINES,

MANUFACTURED ny
WALTER A. WOOD NJ. & r. NJ. COMPANY,
Hoosicl Falls tRensselaer Cor NY.
Thcse machines have boon manufactured for twenty
years. There arc nearly 100000 In usq.
Over 10000 were Built and Sold 10 1879
They have been largely improved during the last
three years Frame all iron, and in one piece,
bearings all the best composition brass easily and
eheaply repaced--a featuro not to 6e found in any
other machine and costing us three dollars per
machine extra. Whfletreos under the tongue, and
draw from the frame, tightening the DRAFT fly one
quarter, These celebrated machines will be offered to
The Farmers Of Washington County,
for 1874 harvest reasonable terms as any other
arst.class machine. Agents in place Of j. r. Perry
former Agent,
IT, o. BAlLEY.,.,........'..,Mo .,MoSrPELIERi
Il. q. FlSk...,.......,....s....N .NOhTHfiELDi
Il. ii. CLARK. k................... .CABori
GEO. G. ARMS. WATERBURY.
ETA supply Of extras constantly kept on hand by
each Agent sO-37
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

During the progress of the fire two attempts
at inoendiarism, in the same neighborhood,
were discovered and frustrated In one case
kerosene was used, Another alarm was
sounded from the corner of Wabash avenue
and Madison street, at six O'Clock, P. NJ, but
the fire there was soon subdued
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
heu; Advertisements.

RARBE ACADEMY. The Fall Term
- viii begin August llh. For Board, Rooms, or
Catalogue, address
$3.50 j.. s. spAULnNo. Barre VI.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

PARTICULARS on ruEsDAY's nfsAsrER-Loss rn0v
Two 10 tnnlG NILLlONs on noLLAns.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
ANOTHER FIRE.

Another fire broke out about four o'clock,
Wednesday afternoon, in the northwestern
part Of the city, in the vicinity of the junction
Of Milwaukee and Chicago avenues. Fifteen
or twenty buildings, comprising stores, saloons,
planning and carpenter shops, were burned in a
short time, the flames being famed by brisk
northwest breeze, and fed by very inilammable
material, The Ere was promptly extinguished,
with an estimated loss Of only 10000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

liAh ii"H 90 us HNi"hi'
Having reached State street the FIRE was in
Is glory. Two story frames we're the rule,
and n substantial structure the exception The
flames ieaped from building to building, now
and then skipping structure or two 70 iacili-
tate its progress, but never ncglocting to bring
up the rear and make clean work Of IT, The
fremon fought valiantly among these shanties.
The most that could be done was to prevent is
spreading souihward, and this was accom-
plished. The wind increasing IA fury, il broke
through the alley dividing State street from
Wabash avenue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

The bodies Of two men and child were dis
covered under the ruins of 46l, South Clark
street, Wednesday evening, and were taken to
the morgue. They were the victims of Tues
day fire. 1t is feared that many more have
been killed, but up to this time no further dis
coyeries of bodies had been made.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22

With few exceptions, the more noticeable Of
which we named last week, the FIRE was con-
fined to the poorer sections Of the city-so that
while causing great suffering among indiyldu-
ais, the loss of property will not probably ez-
coed So ,O00, 600 The fire department worked
with desperation, and to them may be ascribed
the final conquering Of the flames.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-07-22
For the Waterman.
Relation of Letters TO Revelation.


"Thcso words which I command thee this day
shall DO IN thy heart, and thou shalt teach then
diligently 70 thy children"-Dcut, VI o, Il
The perpotuation Of the great truths Of Rev
elaiion, and the means, in the order Of proyi
dnncn M ILnI cnd IL tho snhlnnI nf nnr nroaonI
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1874-08-28
The Ohio Stnfa Enir.

Those of our readers who desire to
compete for premiums at the Ohio State
Fair, should remember that 1t will com.
mence one week from next Monday, Sept.
7th, and closing on the following Friday.
This will be Ohio's twenty-fith Fair,
and the first one OF the five consecutive
years decided to be held at Columbus.
With thi, in view the managers have
erected lrger and more commodious
halls than ever before built on State
Fair ground. All railroads will carry
passengers at EXCURSION rates, and the
B. & o. Road will carry freights fee.
We shall be pleased to record some first
premiums for Wood county.