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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-09-18
LABOR AND CAPITAL.

Capital is the result Of labor, but Ia
Dor u not the result Of capital Capital
cannot exist without labor but labor
can without capital, for il takes labor 20
make capital, but IL don't take capital
to make labor. Capital gives employ
meni 10 labor. Money is not capital il
is the representative Of capital--madc
20 by law. II does not take law 10 make
capital valuable. bat il takes law TO
make money valuable. Then money
should be regulated by law. Aud il IL
not right that law should fix the value
Of the use of money, while property
fixes its own value by supply aud de.
mand? Money would be Of no use to
man, or not as much as iron il il was
noi made 80 by law. Then he people
being sovereign and all power residing
In them, they have tho right to fix aud
control the power Of the represen-
talivo to their best interest. Property
will control itself by lis own use. There
can be no law TO control tho value OF
property; II controls itself by supply
and demand. We have law 10 pro.
tect q certain amount OF capital--two
or three thousand dollars-in the hands
Of those who have IT, but there is no
law 10 protect the labor Of the laoorcr.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-09-18

The President had previously issued
a proclamation, ordering all turbulent
persons TO lay down their arms. Now
that the revolutionists have succeeded
the future action OF the Federal Gov
eminent is considered doubtful. Some
think il will not interfere with the new
order of things. A dispatch received
at tho War Department, Washington
says quiet and good order prevails, and
that no excuses were committed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

n A dispatch from Salt Lake says Henri Roche
fort left for the East this morning.
Governor Hartrsnft, Of Pennsyivania, has signed
the bill making decoration day slegal holiday.
The Vulcan Iron Works building, at Buffalo,
N. Y, occupied by q number Of persons, was
burned yesterday morning. The total lost Is
$751; ..... ... .........
The examination OF applicants for admission
to West Point academy commenced at that post
yesterday. Out Of the ITO registered applicants
only 50 have arrived but every train brings others
and all are expected by noon tomorrow.
The saIlmakers and rIggers Of the Oharlestown,
Mass, navy yard were Suspended from work 90
Saturday afternoon until June ], and notice has
been given the mechanics In the equipment de-
partment that they will be suspended from Tues
pension Is that the appropriations for naval pur
poses are short.
At Fort Monroe, yesterday, the dag was dis
played at halE.msst, the band played dirge and
minute guns were fred from the fort at noon
funeral honors to General Dyer, Chiet Of Ordinances
U. s.'A. Major Baylor, commandsnt Of the
arsenal here, did not have the means to pay thes'
honors, and General Barry, commandsnt OF tn,
artillery school, kindly volunteered to pay then,
for him.
The United States bonded warehouse, on Mo
Phaii's wharf, Norfolk, Va, was entirely de
stroysd BY are yesterday evening. About %
bales Of cotton were destroyed or badly damaged
Other property In store including liquors, cottor
gins and general merchandise was saved In
damaged condition. The origin Of the IRE is IN
known. ..-l
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
THE ENAITY BETWEEV SWANS AND
GEESE.

Touching the enmity between swans and
geese, 1t is curious to see how the long feud
varies. In the spring the swans are victorious.
The male plunges through the waters at the
geese directly they appear, and, single-handed,
sends them all flying oil with screams, More
over, he will follow them far ashore, hunting
them some two hundred yards up the common,
which pasture retains the name It had before
Enclosure. Some two years ago had not been
home for twelve months. Before I left, there
had been great contests between the swan and
gander out on the grass, and on driving in by
the gate at the top OF the common, on my re-
turn after years absence, there they were in
the same place. pounding and Tagging at each
other, as II they had not stopped since / saw
them last. Nor do / suppose that there had
been more than q short truce, which generally
arrives in the severe part of the winter. Then
all, friends and foes, come up to the house to
be fed.
In the autumn the war does not cease, though
the tables are turned. Then the gander gets q
temporary re-eminence. For a time the ef-
forts Of the swan to drive off the geese grow
fainter. He will come plunging up to the feet Of
geese, which eyade him, and swim further out.
Presently they all set up o war-scresm, and
the old gander, with his neck as straight as Q
ruler, sallies out, challenging the swan to sin
gle combat. That is accepted. The other day
i write In September-I saw such a duel.
The birds laid hold of each other by the throat,
and there was q tremendous splsshing and
pothef. The gander drew off, after some three
or four minutes of this intimate wrsstle. But
if he follows the precedent of former years, he
will soon win a victory, as thus: He VIII get on
the swans back, between his wings, and peg
away at the nspe of his neck, the swan swim
ming away furiously all the time, until at last
Mr.. Gsnder gets of, returns to bis flock, which
set up a monstrous chorus Of rejoicing, and
congratulates himself on the first victory OF
the period in which he remains the master
Chambers Journal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
PIJHT AT LAST.

Half a century ago q planter Of one OF the
islands Of the West Indies was prompted, by the
loss Of beloved wife and some property, to seek
new home In the United States, aud went to
New Orleans. Purchasing square Of ground in
the then uudeYsoped Fourth district Of that city,
and building thereon plain house, he led thence
forth retired life Of which little more was known
than that maiden sister from the West Indies
was his housekeeper, and that hislsS slaves were
the most induIged Of human servitors. At his
death. which occurred after only few years OF
residence the estate went BY will to his sister,
with the exception Of one lot Of ground devised
to deaf and dumb slave woman, for whom, on
account of her pItsous natural depriyations the
humane testator had entertained particular COM
passion. The humble legatss possessed several
daughters, and the bequest was to bs hers. with
her freedom, when the oldest Of these had arrived
at q certain age. From the latter provision as to
time came the ensuing wrongs.
The sIsterly chief-inheritor Of the estate sought
the counsel and help Of male relative, mor-
chant, in the settlement Of Affairs, and this man
speedily arrogated the authority Of an owner. By
his chicauery the heiress was made TO believe
that the property capable Of yielding scarcely
enough for her livelihood, and he did not scruple
to scheme for the possession Of the legacy lett to
the deaEand-dumb woman. Her oldest daughter,
who alone knew about hor late master's'will, was
sold In another state, Whfle she and the remain
ing children were kept In ignorance OF their he
reditary right. For years and years, relates the
New Orleans Bulletin, this usurpatlon was main
tanned to the great enrichment Of the usurper.
"The war came on, and AFTER the emancipation
proclamation the daughters and old dumb
mother remained about the old place q long time.
In 1855 the old slave died and the three daugh-
ters went out as servants Years passed on, and il
was only through garrulous old lady who had
been over quarter OF q century before a witness
to their masters will that they learned Of sheir
ownership Of the ground and their bondage
through fraud. They have now obtained legal
advice, and their attorneys are preparing to sue
the retired merchant for the land and $50 900
damages for keeping them in slavery eighteen
years. II Is said that great interest in theil
behalf Is shown by some prominent families NJ
town. Rolling In luxury, their hard task-mastel
has laughed at their demand for the ground, anc
will make no reparation."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
SUCH DIAMONDS!

Olive Logan writes from Paris to Wilkes'
Spirit the following description Of Hortense
Schneider's diamonds. Schneider is popular
opera singer Of Paris, is fat and forty, and was
lifted from q milliner's shop in q provincial
French town to the high position she non holds
in the mimic world: "a newspaper man who
enjoys the acquaintanceship of the ditd, and
speaks Of calling on her at her dressfhgroom
between the acts, gives this morning an inven-
tory Of these jewels. The earrings are soil
taires, and worth, without the pendants she
sometimes wears, over sixteen thousand dol
lars; two bracelets studded with diamonds all
round; four necklaces, on top of each other, the
lowest one bearing magnificent medallion set
with enormous stones; diamond coronet sur
mounted with trembling stars, an aigrette, a
velvet neck-ribbon ornamental with diamond
horse shoes all around; . splendid buckle with
her monogram II and s; diamond side-combs,
and every one of her fingers loaded with gcms
Of the purest water. Total value, even in this
market, about two hundred thousand dollars.
Where did she get themi Couundrum. She
must have discovered mine,' said one gentle
man to another last night. 'No--minors,' was
the reply"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
DECADEyCE OF THE OLD ENGLISH
NOR II ITY

The London correspondencs OF the Cincinnati
CommsrciGI tells some curious stories illustrating
the rapid decline OF the old nobility in England.
At this moment there Is going mp at Kenslngton
q mansion which belitties all tho residences OF
the nobIlity-makes the nsIghboring houses or
the Howards, the Argylls, the Airlles, So, look
like porters' lodges-looks down upon Kensing-
palace, where little Victoria first learned that
she was Queen Of England, and turns It to COM
parative inslgnineaDce. 1t Is preparing to hold
the magniacenes of Sir Albert Grant, bsr0net BY
the will Of Gladstone. For his gallery, pictures
Of enormous magnitude are said to have been
already purchased-one Of them for E1A0O0.
Where air this capital came from may be Ia
ferred from the fact that some time ago Sir
Albert was introduced to an American named
Harpenden, who went to London to sell . yalua-
BILE property in California with silver close to the
surface, worth zoo, Co., On Harpenden's being
introduced, the Baron started the ~Callfornis
Mining Company" with nominal capital OF
El,O 900. This company Was composed Of Albert
Grants seven clerks. Il bought the property for
ego 900; then sold Il to the Mineral Hill Silver
Mining Company for Ssso,O 900; these being the
two acts OF the company during It's existence.
but II turned out" said the Vice Chancellor,
"that the latter company was completely SWIM
died. The E20o,0o0of silver ore had. no existence,
and the company came to ruin" It Is not stated
that the seven clerks received baronecIea, or that
they contemplate building palaceSat kensington
with their share of the ''lOOL."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

See Cornwell & Sons advertisement.
Sale Of frame building by b. II. Warner.
Grand moonlight excursion.
Cottage Hlll homes for sale.
Fine building lot for sale. -.-...
splendid Office for rent.
Furnished house for rent.
Grand Concert at the Congregational church.
Excursion TO Mount Yernon.. 80 s,s.
A skIf has been lost. 80:
A livery stable for sale.
See card OF tns washington Driving AssOcis
ton. s,,-- 70, 81 a.
Strawberry festival BY the wOmsn'S Christian
Association.
Valuable urimproved property will be sold by
Thomas E. WaggGman.
Furniture and household effects will be sold BY
W. L. Wall & Co.
Sale of valuable improved property by Latimer
& Cleary.
Beautiful building lot will be sold by E. ].
Sweet.
Testimonial concert to Professor ]. Remington
Fairlamb.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
4 GEN OF A REDROOM

The decorations Of one of the bedrooms in
Cardiff Castle, now being reconstructed by the
Marquis of Butte, are described In the Architect,
which says that the adjacent bathroom and
bath are lined with alabaster, and that in each
window in the bedroom Is the form Of jewel,
in which is ciphered figure to represent its
nature. The wall stories are Of the precious
metals, and twelve glass nobs in the Waiting
are significant Of twelve precious stones pecu-
liar to the signs Of the Zodiac. Portraits OF
celebrated goldsmiths and jewellers are to be
recognized. At the springing OF each vault
and over the chimney-place is q shield bearing
the Butte arms, and surmounted by bis coronet,
while the face Of the stone all round 1t simu-
lates the earth, and is jeweled here and there
with polished bits Of mineral, procured from
the Butte estates. The room Is not yet furn-
ished, but rough models Of the furniture TO be
placed in 1t are there, and each article is TO be
carefully thought out before being entruted 70
Q skilliui workman
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
SEAS0YARLE GOOD

The wholesomeness Of food depends nearly as
much on the time It Is taken as on the quantity.
We have grown 90 luxurious In our physical as
well as mental tastes, that we ore constantly
tempted to eat things out OF season. Yielding to
the temptation, a. we often do, We pay the pen
atty, soon or late, In temporary or chronic de-
-rsagemsnt Of our health. The meat which ID en-
esllent in cold, may not be desirable In warm
weather; nsh Ia bsst during spring and early sum
NOR; vegetables and fruit are nutritious when
they are fully ripensd By sun and season, and
not artlnoially stimulated. Nature knows what
she Is doing; she furnishes for every latitude the
productions httsst for such latitude.
We need variety, not 50 much at one time, a.
from time to time. The dellcaoies Of the season
will not hurt us bat the dslioscies out OF season
certainly viii, n long continued. The appetite 20
jadsd al to crave oysters in July or strawberries
In December, needs careful correction oy the
adoption Of the simplest habits. The palate
naturally relishes what nature has near at hand.
Az q rule, not only 10 the simplest food the best
food but the most ssssonsble is, In the long run,
the most appetizing. There is no difculty In de-
termInu what we should eat since the products Of
our climate show Us plainly month By month.
Fish. flesh, and mutt By their plumpness tender
| meas and ripensss. themselves denote when they
| are ready TO be eaten. A sound stomach win
pront BY whatever an unspoiled palate enjoys
.Hone and Soeiety;" Scrfbner's for June.
II
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
METROPOLITAN CHURCH STRAW
BERRY FESTIVAL.

The annual strawberry festival Of the Metro
politsn Methodist church commenced last even
ing, under the auspices Of the Ladies' Society Of
the church. A-r
This church parlors were elegantly decorated,
the ceilings being festooned and the pillars and
doorwsys drsped with gaily -coiorsd bunting,
while profusion OF flowers lent their fragrance
to add to the attractions ofthe scene. The ripest
and jueiest Of strawberries and coolest Of Ice
creams were disposed Of In large quantities. A
very attractive feature was the "Dalry," some
what on the plan Of tho celebrated "ouaksr
Diaries" 30 fashionable In New York. There
were to be mad bowls Of bread and milk or mush
and milk, such Is our sturdy ancestors loved to
get after the turmoiis Of the day were over.
The festival will be continued this evening and
all srsinvlted to come and snjSy the good things
provided.
The President and several members Of the
Cabinet have sIgnI1sd their intention to be pres.
ent this evening.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
BEGINNING OF THE ANNUAL EXAM
NATIONS.


NATIONS.
Yesterday morning, ct o'clock, the FIRST OF the
annual examinations Of the pupils Of the public
schools was held at the Franklin building, the
school selected being the Male Grammar No. 1,
under the tutorship Of Mr.. r. N. Mckee. There
were but few persons present. and the general
appearance Of the room was similar to an ordi-
nary recitation day. The examination was con-
Quoted BY Trustees Hart and O'Drisooll. Super.
intendent Wilson and Prof. Daniels. The entire
class, with one exception, was present, and the
exercises were creditable alike to pupils and
teachers. In fact, in all the branches the youths
displayed . knowledge Of their studies, which
enabled them to In many instances to deviate
from the exact text and furnish the spirit Of the
answer In their own language. As no award
Of prizes will be announced until after the written
examination the names Of the mertorious boys
cannot be given. To-day Male Grammar School
No. 2, Seston building, will be examined.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
LEEFANT TERRIBLE.

The child, says the Chicago Tribune, is responsL
BILE for o vast deal Of wear and tear and smash
and crash. 1t breaks enough crockery every year
to make heap that would rival Rome's Monte
Testaocio. It spells carpets and curtains. II
asks untimely questions before Q company. It
cries. IL refuses to exhibit its scanty stock Of
vretched Accomplishments" at request II Is .
selfish, tale-bearing, lying little animal. It is
further removed from cleanliness than IL is from
goodness, which is saying good deal. Its sin 10
nal Sin kindly furnished BY Nature, as per some
confessions OF faith, or not. The ingenuity II
shows In swapping the triggers Of loaded guns at
the heads of relatives fnds parallel only In the
dexterity with which its plays with matches, and
saves from the resulting conhagration the most
worthless thing liable to be destroyed-its own
uGa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
AyoTHER DLANoYD RoBBERY

The authorities received Information yesterday
that the jevelry OF the late Mrs Governor Ed
ward McCook, including . number Of valuable
diamond ornaments, had been stolen. The de-
tectives were Immediately ordered TO investigate
the matter, and are now engaged in pursuit OF the
thieves The robbery occurred at the private res
idencs Of prominent citizen, in whose house Mrs.
McCook died. The value Of the jeweiry amounts
to several thousand dollars. No clus has yet
been found indicating the perpetrators OF the
Deed but II is believed that the ocers are on the
right track.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
LoyDog GOSSIP.

The correspondent Of the New. York Herald
writes from London:
The absence Of the Duke and Duchess OF
Edinburgh from the last drawing room has
given rise to great talk, Itis stated that the
great question Of precedence Is still being
nooted, and that as the Queen refused to allow
the Duchess to take the pas of the Princess
Beatrice, the bride decided on keeping away
from the ceremony.
Other reasons have been assigned, which your
correspondent can best express BY some quota
tons from the London journals.
The Times of yesterday says:
The absence of Her Royal Highness the
Duchess Of Edinburgh from the last drawing
room has been very generally remarked upon,
but, SO far as we know, the real though very
obvious cause has not been assigned. We be-
lieye we have good grounds for announcing that
Her Royal Highness has hopes OF an event
that would increase her own happiness and
that of the Duke of Edinburgh, and which
would be most welcome to the royal subjects
of Her Majesty, who are ever delighted to
greet every addition TO her family.
To day the Morning Post responds as fol-
lows: rf --.
We have been requested to state that the
paragraph which was published by cotempo
rary yesterday respecting the Duchess OF I'D
inburrh was inserted without the authorization
or knowledge of the Duke OF Edinburgh.
The best comment on this take from ono Of
the provincial newspapers:
The announcement in the Times Of to-day
about the Duchess Of Edinburgh has been the
cause of more laughter and not very coppli-
mentary talk than any announcement which
has appeared in the public papers for many q
day. The thing has been universally con-
demned as indicate, and surprise has been
everywhere expressed that the Times should
have been made the victim Of what may turn
out to be laughable hoax. Meanwhile 1t is
perhaps as well that the Duke Of Edinburgh is
not responsible for taking the whole world into
his wife's confidence three months after her
marriage. Some OF the London papers have
tonight been informed that what has been
done In the Times was done without his con.
sent and without his knowledge,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26

bsshfuf Young man In San Francisco recently
called upon some young lady friends, and after
spending some time lie Conversation, rose to take
his leave. He was bowling himself towards the
slll to the company, and 10 another moment was
gone, and the door closed behind him. Then, to
his horror, he discovered that 10 his confusion he
had made for the wrong door, and had shut him.
self up In china closet, while the uncomfortable
laughter Of the ladies By no means tended to re-
store his equanimlty.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
LARGE FIRE IN BALTIMoRE.

BAIrrxoRE, May 2s.-About o'clock tonight
hre broke out In the large Wholesale and retail
crockery and cutlery house Of Samuel Childs &
Co., No. 20 North Charles street, and damaged
the stock TO $4,000, on which there il 49, 900 In
surance In some eight or ten foreign and homo
companies, the amount In each ranging from
o. 900 to $4,000 intending 1850 in tho Imperial
Of London. The building was damaged shout
tl0. 900; insured.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
'RD,s OPERA HOUSE.

WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE fREsENTs
+ 49,. WEEK.
owing to the failure OF Mr.. HERMANN 70 appear,
without any notice OF any kintto prevent the dis
appointment of last evening.
The regular season being over, the opera-house
win be opened occasionally during the summer,
and will be for rent at Intervals either By the night
or week
Respectfully, II. CLAY FORD,
Ford's Opera-house, Washington
|. AddressBox 50, -Pvst ONCE, waahington. mSas
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
BASE BALL.

This afternoon the Creighton tsmAteur cham
pions) and Eagle base ball clubs meet on the
Olympic grounds ct four o'clock TO play their
second game Of the seoson. II will be rscolleeted
that the CrsIghtons won the FIRST game after .
hard struggle, and - the Clubs are pretty evenly
matched close and exciting time may be ex-
pected to-day. A feature Of the game Will be the
frst appearances Of the creightons in their new
and handsome uniforms. No doubt . crowd will
be In attendance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26
AN LNExR4 USTIBLE SALT NINE.

Louisiana is mining san, says tho Savannah
EeIes. The work began on Avery's- Island since
the war, where % o2-io0 per cent Of chloride Of
sodium is proved by repeated analyses. The
quantity is illimltable. The first attempt failed.
The second sank shsft any feet through solid
salt, and ran galleries ffty feet enc way and one
hundred and fifly another, through pure crystal
the whole distance. Machinery for crushing and
grinding to three .grades-Furks Island, Liver
pool coarse and fine tabie-was introduced, and
IS 900 sacks were sold in 1s7o-T1 The cspaefty OF
the present works is 100 tons daily ao4eoo sacks
per annum, ynile 1.Ooo.oOo SACKS were imported At
New Orleans, HaI yes ton anu smaller ports. The
cost of mining and crushing Is Sl.fs per ton:
ira Importation from New Iberia to New Orleans
81 per ton, and incidental cDsts are any cents
more-s4 in oil, against s425 for Turks Island
formed to buy and work the mines extensively,
build q railroad from the mines to New Iberia,
and so bring the trade direct TO New Orleans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-05-26

Awestern exchange speaks ofs "life- size statue
thinking Of the dsys when they had giants.