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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23

Colonel Brackett's Reserves.
No. lbs CLARK STREET,
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 70, 1874.
TO The EDITOR OF THE HERALD
am somewhat surprised at the storm Of ,na,v
nation which has ialen about my ears on account
or my criticisms OF the British cavalry which are
contained In my History OF the United States
Cavalry" published by Harper a Brothers, OF New
York city. AZ the writer's OF several letters which
appeared In your paper OF the 10Th and OF the l1th
inst, under tue heading OF "Engiish American
Cavalry" clearly know nothing OF the subject they
are writing about, wiz proceed to show them
why / believe the British cavalry are 80 Oflen
whipped when they 60 into battle.
In book called ''rhe Words OF wellington, col
lected from his letters, dispatches and speeches."
compiled by Edith WalfOrd, and published in New
York by Scribner. waiford Co, In 1869, md on
the nlty-nrst page these words, In letter written
by the Duke to Lieutenant General Sir X. Hill ~
have never been more annoyed than by - is
affair, and entirely with you in the neces-
sity OF nquiring into It. 1t Is occasiOned entirely
by the trick our Britsh) officers have acquired OF
gallOplng at everything and their gauOping back
as ytast as utev goAOp the e,enav.o The italics
are my own, but consider this pretty good EVIL
deuce, coming AZ 1t does from Wellington him.
SELF
On the S51st page OF Roemer's "Cavalry; Its His
tory. &C.," published by Van Nostrand In 1858,
find General Sir Charles Napiers opinion OF Brit
ish regiment OF cavalry to be follows, He says
"A British regiment Of cavalry on parade is a
beautiful sight; give 1t SIX months hard work in
the field, and while the horses fail the men lose
confidence. The variety Of dress supersedes ef-
fciency"
"How comes It," says Captain Nolan in his book,
III our cavalry system Is good that such men OF
less physical and moral courage mounted on in
ierlOr animals, should have been able to cope with
our English dragons and not seldom successfully
for at the battle OF Chilianwalla they tell OF sikh
horseman challenging The English TO single COM
bat, and unhorsing three dragons before he was
cut down." "And what" he asks "does charge
resolve itself into but melee or series OF single
c0mbats7n
am sorry have stepped inadvertently upon
the cOrns OF our English cousins, but before they
write more npon this matter would advise them
to become better acquainted with the subject. |
am yours, very respectfully,
ALBERT G. BRACKET,
Lieutenant Colonel Second United States cavalry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
THE ExPREssMENs CONVENTION.

INDIANAPOLIS Jan. ", 1874
The Expressmen's Association reassembled this
morning IN the hall Of the House OF Representa-
tives. considerable amount OF business was
transacted. Chicago was designated as the place
for the next meeting, in 1875 The following
Executive Committee was chosen for the ensuing
year:-W. Y. Yates, OF Cleveland, Ohio; j. j.
Valentine, of San Francisco; ]. Morrill,, Jr.. Of
Philadelphia; Ely Westc0tt, OF New Haven; c. p
Thayer, Of New York. Resolutions Of thanks 10
the various railroads OF the State the newspapers
and the express companies, Tor courtesies ex-
tended to the association, were passed, and the
Convention adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23

and, as between burden and disgrace, he would
put burdens on the people Of the country before
submitting 70 disgrace.
Mr. GORDON, OF Georgia, said that the Senator
from Massachusetts spoke Of the increased pros
perty OF the Southern States. He begged TO refer
to the fact that the cash value OF farms In Georgia
IN 1860 $157 000 ana IN 1870 only $s4 co.,
The value OF all the real estate in Georgia, nclud-
ing cities and farms, was $6a 600 600 less IN 1870
bushels Of corn, and In 1870 only about half that
quantity. In 1880 she raised O0O 600 head OF hogs
and In 1870 only 9sS,0 600.
The Senate, ut i've minutes past four p. NJ, ad-
iOurned till tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Movements for state License Law.

Movements for . State License Law.
CONCORD, Jan. %, 1874
meeting Of the State License Alliance is In ses-
sion here, In Phoenix Hall. s. b. Page, OF Concord,
was chosen President, and George Everett, OF La
COMA, Secretary. A constitution and bylaws were
adopted, providing for the organization OF alliances
in ali the large towns. The object OF the conven-
ton Is to take measures to secure the passage OF
State License law. The deliberations are In secret
The druggists OF the state are also holding a
view. Their convention IL also held In secret
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
THE COMMITTEE OF SAFETY.

secret meeting OF the Committee Of Safety
was held last evening at Masonic Hall, all Of the
members being present. They decided to give
relief ball at the New York Assembly Rooms
on Monday evening Tor the benefit
Of the families OF those persons who were arrested
during the raid upon the working men at Tomp-
kins square. Il was also decided that the com
mlttee meet regularly every Friday evening. The
members were adverse to giving any further infoT-
nation regarding the business transacted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
FATAL ACCIDENT AT SING SING.

While number Of boys were amusing them
selves by "coasting" at Sing Sing on Wednesday
night, two OF them-one white and the other COL
ored-in attempting TO glide across the Hudson
River Railroad were struck by the locomotive OF a
passing train. The colored boy was killed in
stanty, while his companion received INJURIES
which II is believed must prove fatal The names
Of the unfortunate lads did not transpire.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
THE CODE OF HONOR.


RICHMOND, Jan. 70, 1874.
The trial OF W. Page McCsrty, charged with the
murder Of John b. Mordeca, which commenced
yesterday. was resumed this morning. After
summoning 1856 persons the panel OF sixteen was
completed, nom which o jury OF twelve was
selected and sworn In. The case was then opened
by the prosecution and is now progressing. This
ls the famous duelllng case which occurred last
the other seriously wounded The survivor.
McCarty, Is still suffering. from the wound and
moves about on crutches. Much interest prevails,
court room Ia crowded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
SCHOOL INSPECTORS

The newly appointed Inspectors OF Schools for
the Eighth district were yesterday sworn by the
Mayor, and drew lots for the respective terms
Thomas II. Faile serves until January, 1876: DR..
Norman X. Freeman until January, 1876. and
samuel 3. Randall until January. 1877.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23
9 q B A..
Press Comments on President Grants Messase
Relative to the VirginiuS.

The Spanish Idea Of Claim for Damages
Struggling with Three Insurrections''-
Court Martial Conviction Of Colonial
Editor for Remarks on the Case
Financial Position Of the Island
Plan Of Debt Relief-The Insur-
gent Victory at Gibara
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-23

The following circular letter has been addressed
by the Minister Of Public instruction to the French
EpiscOpate:-
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10
l,imeWater for Burns.

A correspondent of the New York San
writes to that journal that the readiest
and most useful remedy for scalds and
burns is an embrOcation of limewater and
linseed oil. These simple agents COM
bined form thick, cream-like substance,
which effectually excludes the air from
the injured parts, and allays the inflam-
nation almost instantly. He mentions
a case where child fell backward into
bath-tub of boiling water, and was near
ly fayed from her neck to below her
hips. Her agonies were indescribable !;
but her clothing being gently removed,
and the lime and oil preparation thickly
spread over the injured surface, she was
sound asleep in five minutes Sub.
scqucntly the parts were carefully washed
with warm milk and water three times a
day, the oil dressing renewed, and the
little patient rapidly recovered. Though
all the scalded skin came of, she did not
have scar. This remedy leaves no hard
coat to dry on the sores, but softens the
parts, and aids nature to repair the in
Jury in the rcadiest and most expeditions
manner. The mixture may be procured
in The drug stores; but If not thus ac-
cessible, slakc lump of quicklime in
water, and as soon rs the water is clear
mix it with the oil and shake 1t well. II
the case is urgent, use boiling water over
the lime, and it will become clear in five
minutes. The preparation may be kept
ready bottled in the house, and IL will be
as good when six months old as when
first made.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10
Robert Burns Father.

If the sweetest poet of Scotland did
not live good life, it was not his fathers
fault. Unquestionably Robert loved and
reverenced his father, but he did not al
ways follow his counsels, and this fact
made the old man sad on his death. bed.
William Burns was poor man, and
the children. which came to him in
creased while they frightened his pow
erty. He determined that they should
have an education, and sent Robert to
school in his sixth year. A few years
later he undertook to teach him and his
brother Gilbert himself. He was wise
man in his simple way he treated his
boys as If they were men, and lightened
their labors on the farm by entertaining
and instructive conversation. Burns
was alive to the necessity of learning,
and to the thoughtful anxiety Of his
father, who, in turn, was alive to his
genius. "Whoever may live to see it,
he said to his wife," he said TO his wife,
something extraordinary will come
from that boy"
They were happy family. The pa
rents loved each other and the children
and the children loved each other and
their parents. William Burns was a
grave man, not averse to innocent gaye-
ty, but naturally of a religious tone OF
mind. Christianity was the rule of his
household. He was the "sirc with patri-
archal grace" whom Burns has painted
80 lovingly in the "Thc Cotter's Satur-
day Night" and the three tunes that
the cotter's family sang were the only
tunes that he knew.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

IN the Lady Washington mine, near
Virginia City, a blast was arranged and
the fuse lighted. Two miners got in the
bucket to be hoisted two hundred feet
up the shaft, the fuse being long enough
to give ample time under ordinary cir
cumstances. In this instance, however,
arrangement arr of the machinery, and the
men were suspended in awful danger
with no means of averting 1t. They laid
themselves in the bottom Of the bucket
and awaited in terror of the explosion.
"It seemed like an hour" said one of
them, but IL was really Ave minutes.
When the blast did explode, the bucket
was lifted several feet by the rush Of air,
and as it fell back with violent shock a
shower of shattered rock raincd on the
covering miners. They were hauled up
at length insensible with cuts and bruises,
but they will recover.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

wiry doctor, who seems anxious to have
blood at any price, true to the instincts
of his profession. This little gallipot
warrior had departed for WestpOrt, for
his barking irons and this is the state
of the poll for you, and isn't it an ex-
quisite piece of foolingr
" Is this gentleman lunatic I" ]
asked.
"Not quite"
"Is he person of position 2"
"As good as any in the county Galway
or any other county,"
"Did you offer any explanation p
Gas long as the road from this to West
port. could have sold it by the mile. Of
course l. couldn't cay that it was his
daughters fault"
"And he won't listen to reason ?"
"He'll listen to nobody but his medical
adviser, and that gentleman, as / have al
ready told you, will have nothing short of
blood"
:" And what is this hot-headed, foolish,
unchristian-like old mans name? Iasked
in thorough disgust.
"In the first place." responded my
kinsman, che is not old, mark that and
in the second place, he is not unchris-
tian-like, as he is the most charitable
man in this or any other district"
"But his name-what is his nameT'
"His name is Myles Maurice Carew."
"What!" l exclaimed, bounding to
my feet 1" is it Myles Carew formerly OF
the Blue Dragons 2"
"The same man; but what is the
meaning of this? Do you know him !"
EDO I know him why, he was my
fathers most intimate friend, although
much his junior"
.By Jove! l often heard my father
speak of him, now that you mention it.
Hip! hooray!"
OF course I interviewed Mylcs Carew
in his stronghold at Carrig ma GOlliOgue.
OF course arranged the preliminaries
not of duel, but of meeting between
his romantic daughter and my kins-
man.
Of course we enjoyed ourselves to our
hearts content. | believe that found
the Irish whisky too much for me, but
this is irrelevant. Doctor Finnerty came
out like hero, and narrated his dueling
experiences with all the gristo of man
who had stood his ground in the fifteen
acres; but inside of this line of fire, his
heart was big, and in the right place.
/ did not leave Carrig ma GOlliogue for
fortnight wish that l was there
now.
have just received note from Mr..
Geoffry Greville, from Gibraltar. 1t re-
fers to the sponsorship of little lady in
whose career / am supposed to take a
special interest.
Heigh no! / envy Geo6ry, but l will
take another summer out of myself for
all that.+- CdssePs Magazine.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10
my nAsY.
BY MARY n. DODGE.

D, baby, my baby, my darlingi
As ponder my newly-won bliss,
As bask In thy beautiful being,
And kiss thee with kiss upon kiss,
wonder how earth ever charmed me,
How Its Joys 70 me seemed so divine;
Those Joys now measure On human,
Since this one know Is divine
o, baby, my cherub, my darlingi
Whose ''coo'' Is the sweetest OF things;
wonder II ever such music,
= So perfect, was born without wings;
And I tremble with rapture to listen,
So dread / the pinions--ah, mel
But no, the good God Is no mocker,
And he gave thee, sweet baby, TO me.
u, baby, my queen and my darling,
Thou rulest and liftest me so,
Exalting my soul TO its highest,
God gavo thee thy scepter, know;
From his throne In the uppermost heavens
Thou hast come TO our home like a star,
And the light OF Il leadeth me upward
And onward rs leadeth star.
q, baby, my baby, my darlingl
Queen, cherub and star though thou be,
No sign 10 express thee seems worthy,
When thou art all sweetness to mel
In thy voice Is the song Of the morning;
In thy fingers Is touch of delight;
In thy smile Is the glory Of sunshine;
In thyself--oh, thyself is delight!
Dear baby, my baby, my darling!
Love, love Is incarnate at last
Tho love that was thrilled into promise,
The love that grew strong as II passed
Into blossoms 30 mystic and holy;
We give II the sweet name Of child
Two beings In one made complcter.
A bdby--our darling, our child
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

In preaching charity sermon, the
Rev. Sydney Smith frequently repeated
the assertion that of all nations English
men were the most distinguished for gen.
crosity and the love of their species. The
collection happened to be inferior to his
expectations, and he said he had evident
ly made mistake, for that his, express
sion should have been that they were
distinguished for the love Of their specie.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

Two ladies caught the smallpox from
wearing dresses which they had hired to
90 to a ball in London. One died, and
the other brought suit against the pro-
prietor of the costume shop. The latter
argues that he did not rent the disease I;
the lady took it without his permission.
Case still on.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

"WHAr are these cups forT' asked
.well-dressed man of jeweler, pointing
TO some elegant silver cups in the show
case. "These are race-cups, to be given
as prizes to the best racer" "If that's
so, suppose you and race for one," and
the stranger, with cup in hand, started,
the jeweler after him. The stranger won
the Gun.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

You can't tell much about the girls
nowadays, they are 30 like a good news
paper--capitally made up. To see girl
as she really is, you must drop in on her
unexpectedly. As some one has remarked
the way to find girl out is to call when
she isn't in.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

A WEALTHY English clergyman, prob.
ably scandalized by Queen victoria's
proclivity for attending the Scotch kirk
during her summer visit 70 Balmoral,
offered lately to build church there OF
the Episcopalian persuasion, at his own
expense, but was dissuaded by the Queen,
who thought It would harm the cause OF
religion among her Highland neighbors.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

Though we may not change the cottage
For a mansion tall and grand,
Or exchange little grass plat
For q bOundless stretch OF land
Yet there's something brighter, dearer,
Than the wealth we'd thus command.
Though we have no means TO purchase
Costly pictures rich and rare
Though We have no silken hangings
For the walls so cold and bare
We can hang them DER with garlands,
For flowers bloom everywhere.
We can always make home cheerful,
II the right course we begin;
We can make its inmates happy,
And their truest blessings win;
twill make the small room brighter
II we let the sunshine In.
We can gather round the fireside
When the evening hours are long
We can blend our hearts and voices
In a happy, social song;
We can guide some erring brotherJ
Lead him from the path Of wrong.
We may fill our homes with music,
And with sunshine brimming DER,
II against all dark intruders
We will firmly close the door
Yet, should evil shadows enter,
We must love each other more.
There are treasures for the low1y
Which the grandest fail to And;
There Is chain OF sweet affection
Binding friends Of kindred mind
We may reap the choicest blessings
From the poorest lot assigned.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1874-12-10

THIRTY Chinese boys have just arrived
in Springfield, Mass, TO be thence sent to
various schools in that State and Con-
necticut for education. They brought
their wardrobes and trinkets in great
bamboo chests.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-02-12

I'd. They are interesting and i%nstruc-
tive, and, as a consequence, well adapted
to develop the powers of the mind. There
is a fitness in certain studies to develop
certain faculties of the mind just az GER
tain exercises develop particular functions
of the body. Thus the study of different
languages is we'll suited to the cultivation
of the power of comparison Mathemat>
les, that of reason Geography and Histo-
ry that of memory. The Sciences exer-
else in a measure, all these functions,
while they appeal particularly to the
great powers of reason and observation.
They possess, therefore, the elements
necessary to promote the growth aud vigor
of all the mental faculties, giving due
prominence to those most important,
while the freshness and naturaiDess of
their truths, prevent them from becoming
wearisome. They are to the mind what
milk is to the body, which, while it pos
sesses all the elements necessary for
growth is yet SO sweet and delicious to
the caste that the young must be weancd
from it by actual force.
The following Petition was presented
by Prof. S. z. Sharp.
To THE HoNoRABLE,THE SENATE AND
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY NET:
Your petitions, the teachers of Wash
ington County in their Institute assem-
bled would through their County Super
intendent respectfully petition your hon.
Orable body to pass an act establishing
one Normal School in each of the three
divisions of Tenn, for the purpose of Civ.
ing professional training to the teachers Of
their State.
Prof. L. G. Mcclure upon Committee
on resolutions presented the following:
Resolved LIST. That the school inter-
est Of Tennessee demands the establish
ment of Normal Schools at the earliest
practicable time.
Resolved 2nd. That in the opinion Of
the members of this Institute q school
Journal shonld be established in the State
st once, devoted to the cause of education
throughout the State, and that we as
teachers, and friend of education pledge
our cordial support to all measures looking
TO that end.
3rd. That this session Of the Institute
endorse the series of textbooks previously
recommended, and that we as teachers
use our efforts to adopt this uniform Sc
ries in our respective Schools, and furth-
er that we recommend to the County
Sup't and district Directors to use theil
efforts to have. no other School books
brought into thseounty to be sold.
4th. Resolved. That our especial thanks
are due Col. A. s. Colyar, of Nashville
and Prof. s, Y. Sharp, of Maryvillc, fol
the interest they have manifested in oui
exercises andlfor the instruction they have
impaired to us. q.
9th. Resolved. That we tender our
sincere thanks to the citizens of Jonesborc
and immediate vicinity, for the generous
hospitality extended to US, the member,
of the Institute, during the present ses>
sion.
CRITICISMS.
Adjourned to meet at the call Of
Chairman.
A.. M. JERVIS SECRETARY.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-02-12
AND FOR SALE.
W, Z, GIBBIy


L AND FOR SALE
NEAR Washington College, IN Wv"
District MOB, Washington County Tenn
upod which there is q two story Brcs
dwelling with kitchen and al n%ecesssI!
out buildings, good orchard water @ti
The land is so situated there can be SOW
with the improvements either ~, w,S
100 acres. the improvements cannon =.
made for the price asked for the VINO,
farm in agood neighborhood, conyellen'
to good schools, mills &c, % miles iicg
Raid Road station, time given if deslrSu
on the principal part Of purchase money
For neutrality-suspicious. applyto
-. 5. MAIi0NEl'
Jonesboro TenA'
oct2u.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-02-12
D.U A L.
BY II. PREsNELL

There is within every man a divine ideal, tn
ype after which he was created, the germ o
peri ect person, and 1t is the Office Of educatio
favor and direct thesegerms.. kant.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1874-02-12

These afforded much amusements to
the audience. Many important items
we're disposed Of in the form Of questions
and answers.
The programme Of the evening e%Iercis>
es was announced, and the Institute ad.
journed.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1874-07-23

Minnesota is a good stock country.
For instance, there is the First Duke
of Lyndale, sired by Duke William of
Winona and dam(n)ed by Public Opin-
ion. His progeny will be found all over
the State-standing for bids-in the
shade of printing Offices. They are a
short-horned. short-necked, sturdy race,
but terribly breachy.
Then there is the Sacred Cow-sired
by the First Duke of Lyndale and
dam(n)ed well-by almost every
body. This noble animal is famous for
her docility and sagacity in getting into
green pastures and her pertinacity in
staying there. In the milk-giving prop
critics she surpasses the Alderney,
while she runs more to flesh than the
Ayrshire. She can be seen to adj
vantage at the Custom House, St. Paul.
under the care Of Judge Crowell. Be-
meath her swelling udder will. at any
time, be seen kneeling piebald crowd of
devotees, belonging to all the political
parties. each, with his pint cup, quart
measure, or bucket, according to his
political importance, catching the de-
scending sweetness, and with lifted eyes
blessing the great, white, swollen bag
that feeds him.