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The Placer herald., 1874-01-03
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT In SCHOOL.

Notwithstanding the arguments set forth
from time to time by certain class of edu-
Gators, that corporal punishment ought to be
abolished in schools, we have always be-
leved, and our belief became stronger by
experience, that corporal punishment, judi
ciously administered, was indispensibly
necessary in securing the most satisfactory
results in school government. The best ar
guments we have ever seen put forth in
substantiation of our views are contained in
the following extract from report Of a
New York committee, appointed to inyest-
gate this subject, which we commend to the
earnest consideration of teachers every
where:
"The Committee on Teachers of the
Public Schools of New York, have submit
ted to the Board of Education long re-
port in favor of the restoration of corporal
punishment in the schools, in which they
state that they have examined at considera-
BILE length twenty-five of the principals of
our male grammar schoos, primary depart
ments and primary schools, to ascertain
their views as to the success of the expert
ment of the present system of exclusive
moral suasion upon the discipline and schol-
arshp of our schools. The persons exam
ined were chosen in part by lot and partly
on account of their experience, and some on
account of their having dispensed with cor
poral punishment before it was forbidden by
the Board. They state as the result of their
inquiry that the unanimous sentiment Of
these teachers is in favor of the restoration
to principals of male grammar and primary
departments of the right to infct corporal
punishment, under proper restrictions, upon
wlfully disobedent and incorrigible boys,
and that such a change would be not only
highly beneficial but is indispensable to the
proper discipline and general progress of the
schools
The Committee in their report go into ex-
tensive particulars in regard to the change
for the worse which has taken place in the
discipline of the schools and even in the
conduct Of the children out of school, They
state that obedience to ordinary commands
relating to the customary exercises of the
classes, is no longer prompt and exact; will
full and defiant dsobedience is much more
common than heretofore, and manifestations
of ill-temper and il-manners much more
frequent; insolent behavior and indifference
and disrespect toward all school authority
have greatly increased; gross disobedience
in all sorts of matters such as to require the
interference of some authority external to
the teacher has greatly increased; pupils in
the higher classes are less docile than form
erly; teachers have, to some extent, fallen
into the habit of overlooking offenses com
mitted by boys known to be beyond parent
al control, and have thus lowered thei
standards Of discipline to the injury of tbei
pupils; children are ruder both in md out o
school, etc."
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03
ENFORCING EDUCATION.

The question of compulsory education
seems likely to be prominent in the discus
sions of our Legislators before the session
ends. Senator Finney, of San Mateo, has
already introduced bill which provides
that every child shall be compelled to at
tend school during the term school shall be
kept in the district, provided its health will
admit; or otherwise its parent or guardian
to pay a fine. We hope the hill will not
pass. Such an act, fitting an absolute
monarchy, would be disgraceful to Re-
public, and especially the model one of the
world Honest opinion compels us to de-
precate any measure calculated to deprive a
citizen of his honest, individual rights, and
especially when it comes to stepping across
his threshold and attempting to dictate his
family affairs. Where is the man who
would be willing to have school committee
come into his house, take his children from
his arms, as it were, and contrary to his
own judgment and desires, place them, by
force of law, in charge Of country school
ma am? Where is the woman who, be-
cause she persisted in not sending her chi
dren to school through rain, hail and snow
every day, would like to see her husband
compelled to pay out $50 of the money laid
up to settle store accounts, or, in default
thereof, see him dragged to jail? Such
persons do not exist within the limits of our
Republic. Then how can such measure
find favor? We would like to see the chill
dren Of our country universally educated.
But to try to force this result by direct law
would be as futile as an attempt to compel
by law everybody to be religious; which
would be condemned in minute as an act
calculated to pervert everything that is free
in tie nature Of our government. Repub-
licans, in order to keep up reputation for
progress, are, and have been, too often dis
posed to step too far. This compulsory ed
ucation question finds most favor in the
ranks of the Republican party, and this is
only another instance where, for the novelty
of the thing, they are disposed 10 adopt a
measure suited only to despotism. Gerrit
Smith, though, radical Republican Of New
York, makes the following sensible remarks
on this q question, which we find in the Er-
Gniner:
"Tbe proposition for compulsory educa-
ton meets with growing favor; and the more
strangely 80 because the example of Prus-
sia is cited in its behalf. However well
such compulsion may harmonic with des-
potic Government, it is quite out Of place
in republic. 1t may suit the genius of a
people who are owned by their ruler; but it
is entirely unsuited to a people, each one Of
whom owns both hims If and his children.
We dishonor ourselves and our form Of gov
ernment when we look to Prussian policy
for the moulding Of our children. Fatally
Injurious to their character would be such
moulding. Our laws and traditions encour-
age our children to freedom of thought and
freedom of speech; but narrow is the range
to which she limits hers. 1t is her boast
that she provides for the education of all
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03
LIST OF GIFTS.

Total, IL, 600 gifts all cash, amounting ooo
The chances for gift are as one to five.
PRICE OF TICKETS,
Whole tickets, $50; Halves, $25; Tenths, or
each coupon $5; Eleven whole tickets for SOW,
2211 tickets for 1000; 113 whole tickets loi
IS, 900; 227 whole tickets for $4,000. NO diS-
count on less than $500 worth of tickets. .
The Fourth Gift Concert will be conducted, ~ ~
all respects, like the three which have aireaog
been given, and full particulars may be lcarnea
from circulars which will be sent free from 'n''
Office to all who apply for them
Orders for tickets and applications. for seea-
cies will be attended to in the order they are TO-
ceived, and it is hoped they will be sent -. -
promptly that there may be no disappointme..o' ~
or delay in filling all. Liberal terms gwen ~
those who buy to sell again All agents co,lnts are pe
and return all unsold tickets by the 10th DAY u
March. 81. HW = Ns Hu
THO. e. BRAMI.ETTE,
Agent Public Library Kentucky, and ManSSs. s;s.
Gift Concsrt, Public Library Building Aou''
vile Ky.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03

GONE TO THE BoTToM.-The steamer
Virginius, over which there has been SO
much ink spilled and good newspaper room
wasted recently, to say nothing about the
waste of blood her tantrums have OCCASION
ed, has gone with her deeds, whether dark
or deserving, to the bottom of the briny
deep. Though this notorious vessel has
gone-gone forever-her deeds will live in
history for ages. She was in very leaky
condition when received from the Spanish
authority. and proved unable to stand the
trip from Cuba to New York. When of
Cape Fear she went down; and off Cape
Fear her remains must lie forever.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03
CHRISTMAS! !!
Holiday Presents!
OF EVERY KIND AND DESCRIPTION
~ fo- sale at REASONABLE PRICES, by
S. w. WILLIS,
At the POst-Omce.

The stock is the largest ever brought to town
Among the endless variety OF presents may Be
found the following:
Poetical Juvenile and Toy Books, Albums
Music Albums large and small, Ladies' Work.
boxes inaid or cloth,
LADIES' COMPANION
Writing Desks, Portfolios, Paint-boxes, water
colors, all sizes. Talking Dolls, Crying Dolls.
and the new patent Jointed-Dolls.
CHINA TEA SETS.
Boys Tool Chests Bureaus, with or without
mirrors, Shell-boxes, Portemonnaies, Purses.
Sets of Furniture, Tin and Iron Stoves, Fur
nished Kitchens, Guns, Swords, Pistols, Tov
violins, Iron and Tin Banks, Trombones,. .Trum.
pets, Drums japanese Tumbles,
PARLOR GAMES.
Puzzles, Backgammon Boards, Chess Boards,
Hobby-horses Chair horses, Wagons, wooden
or iron axles, Carts, Doll Gigs, Wheelbarrows,
Tops, Rubber and Knit Balls, and an endless
variety of other Holiday Gifts.
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The Placer herald., 1874-01-03

And have great many agents yet to hear from.
No doubt is entertained of the sale Of every
ticket before the drawing, but whether all are
sold OF not the concert and drawing will posi-
lively and unequivocally take place on the day
now fixed, and if any remain unsold they will
be cancelled and the prizes will be reduced in
proportion to the unsold tickets.
Only 10000 tickets have been issued and
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03

Pres. Grant has great trouble in getting
new p. M. for Cincinnati. He made an
appointment but recalled it. The Germans
are likely to capture the situation.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03
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$l,5OO.OOO

will be distributed among the ticketholders.
The tickets are printed in coupons of tenths.
and all fractional parts will be represented in
the drawing just as whole tickets are.
The Placer herald., 1874-01-03
TO MI
CUSTOMERS!

VOU are Individually and collectively mott
i fed by this announcement that by the end
of this month and year, am about to make my
first 20 years clean up. Having been in busi-
ness over that length Of time amongst you, and
never called on you in this way before, hope
you will
ALL COME AND SEE ME-!
And il you have not all got the coin to iquidate,
COME AND SETTLE, BY NOTE OR 9TH
ERWISE.
But in any event come and settle, as l am in
need of all the money can get hold Of, to pay
my own debts
CONTRACTED FOR YOUR ACCOMMODA-
TION.
Any who disregard this invitation may feel
annoyed hereafter, as this is no joke, for l will
commence on the first of January, 1874, by
laying an embargo on your commissary and
take such other steps as may be necessary TO o.
feet the objects set forth herein.
Your Friend
ROBERT GORDON
1xu
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

FROM LIvERPoOL-Ia aenmship Baltc 6-syss mo-s
Mrs Thomas Morgan M and Mrs J. d; H2psm Mr., Williams
and Mrs H. h. Blount Lieut. Col Downing Dr. Edw r. Power
Skinner W. James w Terry Horace Hubbs G. W. Pre-,
Newton e. H. Moss T. s. OBuen John Boutou ~ Beach Bnry
Martin Albert Roberts Mr. Lange Lee ya Rossoa T. yicters
Young Minnie Young, Miss Isabella Young Mas.
NJ Young and Mrs Pred KeDoel h Hopkins and bsby .
VIM Hoffman, Mrs Hoffman Howard Parr ehnd wIlhs,1. %
Grace ycker. Master George Vieers Mr. and Mrs Ader Ms
Adler, Miss Adler Master - Adler, Master - siiss
and % child Af'f r. peans, 1li g. W Gfssof', NJ p"s
ing, R. Dvmold Mrs Dymo0d. T. Page. Miss Leiyrs
s,s ' NJ sna & n P;Ss Sna s P,G Water @ sSa
Marks r. b. Marin Mr. and Mrs W. J. Leonard, Mr. and Mr.
Walton Roeer. s9ues Master George sq1res and nee AeI I'm
and Mrs ThoS Kpatnck Miss MlpaicG H. Nose, o. Adln
James Kent, w. O., Wilson, Horace Padbup Mr. Losaa,
c. houghton, King Chls Hobbs. Mr. ChaA io5bs
L. Richards Mrs L. E. Richards D. A. Jat'on, W. hcGibbo.
Houston W. Cnghton Mr. Eewand, NJ Duffy Mr. wigg Mr.
Hos Dir Dsnbg Miss Cathsnne NJ NeregOr Mss AdeEe No
man Grsn AfTo @idcs. G. %aoT g. Ddda II @sf
thember Mrs H. Werthembe " Samuel. Mr. Leanoy, t. D. Les
W. L. Plagg M Heiug. Mr. Frank M Manuel Mr. MAJ Rev.
FROM GLAsdow-In st>1msstD Olympia Sept e.s v. Boz
Robert Clarke Jas Iros Joha Wduess, Mr. Watson Jobs
Bryan wife, VIM Campbell Css Denby Robert Parke Pranes
Ganhan Prof T. FnsbJ wife Mrs n Ftsby Better BareSs
Edward Barnett M-. r. Barnett John Greenwood John W
reenwoo Prot g. W. Plympon c. c. Brady o. CArnsAn, Geo
Collin. W r. Ross and wife ;of BOISE Boise
NJ Lschlhn the Rev J. A. DutOn, the Rev NJ Howarj
Hutchinson j. QuetIing and wife Lawrence Bond Sous
RieDy wm London. wife and child Alex London Wm Sheldon
Sheldon. Mrs q Hoag, Miss May hoAs Law
BaInwel and wife, VIM g. HALLIDAY a1d VIE h BoS<
McNuy Patrick Roper Mrs A. j. Gaseogno J. W He'll J. Ia
Squire, Mrs Smith TheO Harold Martin Kelly VIM Kelly Mrs
Loaqae Miss Katie Loane Miss Annie Loalle' Miss Margaret lga"
T.. T.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
AN ALLEGED FoRGER ARRESTED.

Frank O'IIara of No. 19j Wiliam-st. in
this city, and william O'Hara Of Washington, De-
brothers. have a mutual friend named George Cam,
residing in Albany. fortnight ago William O'Hara re-
ceiyed letter purporting to be written and signed by
Cann in which the loan 800 asked. The sigma
ture written In hestatng manner, and from cer-
tain tokens in the body OF the letter, oHara came to
the belief that 1t forged Upon letter Of inquiry
being sent Cann he dsclamed having asked the loan
OF s1O0. indeed written any letter of that de-
scrplion. Frank O'Harl, upon being informed
Of the attempt to defraud his brother, went to
Detective John Dunn OF the Central Office and showed
HIM the forged letter. The detective went TO Albany
endeavored to eutice the forger to certain address
in that CITY, which had been given by the forger
Cann's residence, but the forger for some unknown
did not keep tho appointment. The detective
then wrote letter TO the forger informing him that If
would call at house in this city and inquire for
Robert COnkling," the money for Mr.. Cam would be
detectve's residence yesterday and inquired Mr.
CoDking" The detective answered the summons
and then said that lie would give them the money
AS he could get check cashed.
For this purpose he asked them to accompany
HIM 10 the nearest store. The followed the officer,
aud OF them him receipt for the money. Just
the officer about TO arrest them they suddenly
became alarmed, and both fed from the store After
long chase Detective Dunn arrested the who had
signed Canns' name to the receipt The prisoner was
brought Police Headquarters yesterday, where he
SAID that his name William Miller of No 2I2 East
Ninthst and that he clerk. lie VIII be taken to
the Iombs Il olice Court to-day.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
THE BUFFALO RUNNING RACES.

BUFFALO, Sept. 6.-COnsiderable excitement
exists here over the running which begin next Tues
day Experienced spOrtsmen present say there never
was field OF horses nominated FOR running races
Mr. Wm NJ. Connor the official starter and superintend-
Of the meeting says the track In superb condition.
and very fast Nearly all the horses to participate In
the stabbed at the track In addition TO the SO
heretofore published the directors give the ol
lowing list just closed:
First Day Tqs'sy Sept szTm.r R.Sa-Haas Race
free ihe or nOe to 'S gei sept 3 tso miles over n1'd.s &
~ Helen Bennett year., BY INVERSION, out of Helen
Ffanf o~ess Mitchell .se BY Imp. Mickey Free dam BY
ch George West, years. by A'erOi out of Kate
GlGaey, Gssney years, by julius out Of Leisure, 1S5
coriea years. by King Lear out of Dot l5l
A. B. Fishers b. E.O aged BY Voucher dam by imp Epsilon l65
ON Major Macon years BY War Dance out of
c. y Ewes eb & War Cry e.r, by War Dance dam El1aDav'
D. MeDanes b Grange Frank HAmpOn' aged By imp Ays
500 for s .ses $3.50 to fE sloo sec
J. W. Weldon Cos Au1ubon, years. by Australian dam
VIM je2nBsss Larry Hart years. by Planet of Nora, By
IL Gafasys Scratch yeas, By Kentucky out Of Fluke s0
r. Simpsons spendhtn years, bT Bonnie Scotland dam.
IT, M Pisnierssss br g. Tm River by RIVER IL pounds
OEe lannon's Major Macon by War Dance out
fald. lOj pounds. , ~
Josie B. years. by AeOd out Of Csnary Bird,
92 p0nnts
D. MeDsneps h mary Buoev years, by imp bennington dam
La DGke, by Lexington, 81 pounds. - 80 :,
SECOND DAT-SEooSD RcgPurss $780, selling raee for all
be sold $1,000 their appropriate
for $1,000. aeSed for $1,000 IL pounds Tor
0O0 Is pounds second horse to receive SlOV one mile aud
quarter. ..r L.,
Weldon Co.'S b. Aniabon, years, BY Australian dam
Heress scyihisn be sold Tor $1,000 10l pounds
II. Rces "A bv imp Australian, dam ked
Rose, imp Glencoe 10 be soh for $1,000, 80 pounds
JeAnluss b. Larry Hr by Planet dam Nord bJ
mp Sovereign. to be sold for -, 900 - pounds -
H. anrysb Scratch years BY kentucky opi Of fuke 10 De
cold $l 300 80 pounds
T. Smpsols Spendhrn BY Bonnie SCOTLAND, dam
by W. gner o gold Tor 81 800. 80 pounds
r 81 PreE5ersasts b. &. Tar River, by Tar HVer. -
ONel HsnnOns eh. Major Macon years. b. War Dance out
OF Csss. ts ,sd for 800, SO pounds.
McDaniers ch f. Diary Buckley by imp Leamlngoe'
out OF Lady Dnke, To be sod for $1,000, ~ pounds
MeDinier ch - By Red Dick, out OF Ee shPpen
TO De sold for Sl 900, II pounIs
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
sPOPTING NOTES.

A purse of $3.50 will be trotted for at the
Hampstead IL. IL Driving Park Wednesday next by
horses that have never beaten $40.
There will be trot for purse of $400 at the
smithtown d. H. Driving Park The entries
]. Jacobs Black Bashaw, A. Hulses Srrup and s.
3. J0nes's Lady Jones.
The regatta which took place at NewRochelle
Saturday received the attention of most Of the yacht
ing men OF that vicinity Sixteen boats entered
for the prizes and the winners the Brooklyn the
Oracle. the Mary Emma, and the Annie.
NJ. b. Nelson and II. B. Culbert rOwed a
shells the Raritan River. at NewBrunswick,
N. j. on Saturday. The start made at p IN. Cul-
bert led for the first halfme. but then passed by
his opponent who kept the advantage to the 1nlsh
Great interest is manifested in the regatta
Seneca Lake. which Is to off on the och, 10th,
and l1th insts. large number OF entries have been
made for both rowing and sailing Cornell Uni
yerslty Will enter six-oar crew, probably the same
which rowed at Saratoga.
Two mines from the Prospect Park club, led
by Messrs Giles and Doge, played good mate game
cricket the Parade Grounds Saturday which
witnessed with interest by large assemblage. Mr..
DOges side proved victorious by OF 81 TO 3d. The
Will take the IL O'Clock boat for Quarantine this
morning to play with the staten Island cluO.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
DIED.

BgCKLBY-As Stirling Morris County j. on Friday Sept 4. o,
typhod fever Samuel Beckey only Of Samuel h aud
Margaret d. Beckey n the oath year Of his
services residence No. l32 kast Twcay ouEthsL
Tuesday, tue 9Th inst, at p m
Neck Sept 1874 Rmiy w. eldest daughter
OF John ard Laura BlTkbeck.
TUESDAY o'clock Carriages vii be In wing ok
the Of l;l5 from Great Neck 70 neads 70
Greenwood terneteTy.
BRNCKERHORR Bnar Chf Sing Sing n. y Friday Sept
1874 Peter r. Brnckerhof, in the list year of his age
friends of the family invited attend the
funeral SAINTS Bnar Cif Monday Sept al ~. 10
O'Clock Train leaves Forty -secondst Depot at lO45
CODINGToy-0n Sunday Sept 1874, Geose Codingou s
of 1912, aged 81 years months. aud 2l days.
friends respectfully Invited TO attend The tuners.
residence Wetnesy al ocoes Cafriges VIII
tie o'clock train from Ihrdeth 81 at fonkers
KIRBY-On Sunday Sept Charlotte Kirby, wife Of stephen
KIRBY NJ. d., aged 76 years a.,
Funeral on TUESDAY morning 10 O'Clock from her late residence 2lf
Twntythirdst Toe friends Of toe -' re
specially invited TO attend
QuINTARD-Fay Sept t. 1874 Edith Louise daughter Of MARY
Skiddy aud Edward A. Qlinari aged ~ nolins - A.,
Funeral from the residence her Mrs Wm skddy
stamford, Conn, on Monday Sept Z, al 2;lo p m'
WoODsuddeny Friday David Augustus Wool formerly
Of the firm cf Brothers, In the O9lh 0i hs
The relatives family invited attend the faDesa
service, his No 80 West 1SeDtIt Moa
dsy Sept The will be for niennent
bridgeport Conn., where will be in waiting the ARRIVAL Of
the o'clock train from New York.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
PROSPECT PARK RUNNING MEETING.

The second annual running meeting OF the
Prospect Park Fair Grounds Association began Satur
day Last Fall their meeting proved decided success
whereas the present bids fair to be lamentable
failure Tue cause may safely be attributed to the utter
want of publicity given the affair." for the knowledge
OF the meeting was confined almost entirely to racing
men directly interested in 10. The Association had
selected the same their meeting rs the rich and
influential Buffalo Association had previously named for
their running meeting. and the latter being first In the
field and more active in appealing to owners ana
trainers OF racing secured tho promise OF their
eoperaton and patronage. Hence there were only TWO
or three stables Of racehorses at Prospect Park on the
onening day causing the fields TO be poor In numbers
and with a solitary exception, very moderate In quar-
ity The attendance also very slm not over oVu
persons being present ~. ,..h .,
The first race was one for twoyear-oids' uasn OF
tbree-ouarters OF n mile and Was won by handsome
racingnke fily owned by j. Donahue, ny Leanlngtoh
OUT OF Dubn's dam, which had no dlcuty i in uIsct
ting the long odds LAID upon her Opp0heht' nlte i1o
The winner gives promise OF Dccomng suSvcosiut M
for she has fine speed and resembles her
haf brother Dublin In her style OF actlon nc enea'
zee proved an easy victory for Mr sandfords mate,
VINO in the absence OF Fadladeen, had no dlneuy ln
beating two moderate opponents Cariboo ana auuu @
bon the last heat being run IN i5s tue lastst 81 'o @
r ade on this course. The third race, uash ol TWO
nies was won by Mr.. Sandford's Lava. dauRnter oi
Australian and the dam OF HelmDOd. VINO u Will pe re-
,nemDered was the leading fayOrite for the bluiss
stakes at the Jerome Park spring heeung; mon ~ I
nnyenture. Her opponents were Botany bay, Elas.u
Corning and Luetia H., that her victory ooeI o &
donnd very highly to her credit, especially d. Tue e
made very slow.
New-York tribune., 1874-09-07
BOND ROBBERY IN CENTRAL PARK.

Charles Jansen, a German merchant, accumu-
lated fortune in Germany, and then selling out his
business came to America. Since his arrival in this
country although not engaged in any regular business,
he has endeavored to increase his capital by specuang
in stocks During the past two months he has had In
his possesson the following bonds Five United states
Fivetwenty bonds Of the issue OF 1865 for $1,000 each
five Union Pacific Railroad bonds for $1,000 each, and
five Brooklyn City Water Loan certificates for $1,000
each Apprehensve that he left the bonds in his
in his boarding ghouse1at NOAH West Twentyeehth-st
they might be stolen by sneak thieves he has kept them
on his person since he bought them carrying them
in large wallet. In putting on his clothes yesterday
morning he put the wallet in the back pocket Of his
After breakfast he walked about Central Park for
eral hours At last he went to the Arsenal and looked
at the animals for quarter Of an hour pickpocket
stole the wallet Jansen reported his loss at Police
Headquarters yesterday afternoon, and received the
promise OF superintendent Waling that the police would
endeayor the bonds and arrest the thieves