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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
ANNIVERSARY OF THE "HOUSE OK
MERCY"

Notwithstanding the weather there was VEN
large attendance OF devout worshippers at Trinitx
chapel last evening, yesterday being the si,~
teenth anniversary or the establishment OF tn
House OF Mercy. Rev. Morgan Dix, ID. D.
preached an eloquent sermon, calling on his cor,
RreRation to give aid to this worthy
charity to tho best OF their ability.
After the sermon Rev. George r. seymour tne
manager or the blouse OF Mercy,u read short
report of the work OF the institution Tor the pasi
year. In January, 1874, the NUMBER or inmates
was sixty-ihree, and there have been received
since that time seventy-dve young persons, max.
Ing In all lS6. Nine were sent TO situations curina
the year, twenty-one returned to parents and
died, and there are at present ia the house sew
enty-nlne.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS

THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS
Df the ground plan show central avenue or nave
100 feet in width and extending 1882 feet In
length. This is the longest avenue OF that with
ever introduced into an exhibition building. On
either side or this nave there Is avenue 100 feet
BY !, s32 feet In length. Between the nave ana
side avenues are aisles 4s feet wide and on the
sides OF the building smaller aises "a feet In
width. In order to break the great length Of the
roof lines, three cross avenues or transepts lave
been introduced, OF the same width and In the
same relative positions to each other as the nave
and avenues running lengthwtse-namely, con-
tral transept 100 feet in width by 416 feet
In length, and aisles between Of As feet.
The intersections oil these avenues and
transepts in the central part OF the
building result In dividing the ground foor into
nine open spaces, free from supporting columns.
and covering in the aggregate an area OF 4l6 feet
square. Four OF these spaces are 100 feet square,
four 100 by 100 feet, and the central space or
pavilion 100 feet square. The intersections Of the
4s-foot aises produce four interior courts 4s feet
square, one at each corner Of the central space.
THE MAIN PRoMENADEs
through the nave and central transepts are 80 feet
In width and those through the centre OF the side
avenues and transepts Is leet each. All the other
walks ara 10 feet. and lead at either end to exit
doors. The estimated cost OF the main building
based on reliable bids and as submitted to the
Committee OF Appropriations OF the Senate OF the
building now In course OF construction will cost.
as per contract, 81. 500, 900. tt4n
DIVISION OF SPACE
The following Is the table Of the division OF space
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
DEAN SWIFT ON THE BATTLE OF
THE CHURCHES.

To THE EDITOR OF THE LONDON EXAMINER
sIR-About the year 17os Dean swift, in the
"Argument against Abolishing Christianity"
wrote the following:-
the free thinkers, the strong reasoners and the
men Of profound learning, be able to mud ano her
subject so calculated, III all points, wherein 10
display their abilities What wonderful OF oduc-
tons OF wit should we be deprived OF from those
whose genius 0y continual practice oath been
religion, and would therefore never be able to
shine. or distinguish themselves. upon any other
subjectf
Had the Dean written in this year OF grace 1875
would he not, At the head OF the list OF those
"whose continual practice is to indulge in invec.
tlves against Religion" have placed the word
Clergy f am, &C., G.. w. q.
JANUARY III, 1878.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01

Army Cation hsOrieaua CondA dSEu Efrat Vice
Presidsnf Visconnr De Joouarrv- second Vice
Sar,s Esrc ~ inoo,,,n xntnn,o Ts nyavsan
Fer nor ~pres,dent Edward sninpen: Com
miss,oners' GABRIEL Obanio and Others
W.. ~rr ~ l. dc In Foresr Comm,ssoner
General New York: N. Rayini de Einemx. Vice
consni Nav YORK - 'r~'
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a, 4 fan 81 ana Consul General. New YORK: Hon. s.
q. Weider. Minister OF the Interior: Hon ]. n.
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Cemmisa,oner. Don francisco de Paula ana sixty.
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Hs~u... i = Hsrtsen- President Of fhe HOARD Of
= Vn1 Ieemsrercr y"n neest Art,st an me
Hagne. Dr. w u A. ionckhlosr' Al The Haque
prsss,Jspt of the Committees OF the ACADEMY of
i.'Isrs,vs Ara ~ swstarnsm. ne Won A. Kaj,en
n Member q, the Observation-Disclosures nj the Society
-, rts.W Al ds Moncisr presideny NJ tho BOARD
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tossrr Hmhncr devoted ana oT MIA most in serest
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
OUR DIRTY STREETS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
have noticed Taxpayers" note In your paper
in regard to street cleaning and | would Ike 10
ask also where do the 100000 eoi Perhaps that
veteran reformer, Matseli, "of the finest police
force In the world" can tell. In the summer
see the street cleaners out In ul force. .sBut
where, on where are they nowfr The streets are
filthy with sush and ice. Cannot the great re-
formers IN the Police Commission get up the finest
street cleaning force IN the woridS Let the
HERALD stir up this question as 1t has stirred up
rapid transit. TAXPAYER NO. q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
THE CENTENNIAL.
Pushing the Financial Part
Of the Enterprise.
CHANGES IN THE ORIGINAL DESIGN
Commissioners Of Foreign
States Named.
THE MEMORIAL MEDALS.

Ex-Governor Biglcr, now stopping at room II,
st. Nicholas Hotel, pushing forward the financial
work Of the Centennial. feels sanruine that, after
Z little WHILE the citizens OF New York viii con-
tribute in q more liberal spirit to the great under
taking at present under way in Philadelphia. He
has taken up his quarters permanently at the st.
Nicholas, and the 1rst two days OF his experience
here have assured him that the people have only
TO be reminded OF the purposes OF the Exhibition
to stir up their patriotic feelings to practical
demonstration OF tteir aid and sympathy. The
room In the hotel has its walls garnished with
general and sectional views OF the exposition
buildings The principal structure looks very I'm
posing, but in point OF beauty the art gallery carries
on the palm. These illustrations give o very fair
Idea OF the enormous proportions OF the enter
prise. The last OF the buildings win be nnishea
by the 1st Of January, and there Is every con-
adence that the ground VIII be free Of all rubbish
grand centennial day. In regard to the
MAIN EXHIBITION BUILDING
It was found necessary to change materially the
IN tue report OF the Centennial Commission, Fer
ruary 20, 1874 (printed as Senate executive docu-
ment NO. 80, Forty third Congress- first session.
60 that the cost oil construction might especially
be reduced from the estimate nrst named. The
building. rs now designed, Ia In the form OF q
paraIlelogram, extending east and west 1850 feet
in length, and north and south 464 feet in width.
The chief cornice on the outside Is Is feet above
the ground, and the interior height 10 feet. The
areas covered are as follows:-
Square FeeG Acss
Upper floors In prolecuons S.Sn SS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
THE ECLIPsEs OF 1875.

The Annudtrs de la Connafssance des Temps
gives the following particulars There will be two
ecnpses OF the sun this year. but mono OF the MOON
The first solar will be total, occurring on the sth
April but invisible at Paris while the second Will
tble at Paris.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-01
OLD INDEPENDENCE HALL.

OLD INDEPENDENCE HALL
REPORT OF THE CENTENNIAL CoMMrrrEE AP-
POINTED FOR IT'S REsroRAr1oN-rHE CHAM
Der OF THE ORIGINAL CONGRESS.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 81, 1876.
The report OF the committee appointed for tho res.
toration OF Old Independence Hall was addressed
yesterday to His Honor Mayor Stokley. Its matter
is OF great interest it describes the progress Of
the committee in their endeavor to render the
hall before the coming Centennial exactly as It
was one hundred years ago. tad
The committee enumerate the various articles
which have peen restored since the historic cham
Der OF the original Congress was converted into
court room In 1902. These comprise most Of the
chairs which were occupied oy the signers of the
Declaration OF Independence. the table on which
1t was signed. the seat occupied by John Hancock
as presiding Qfcer the portraits OF the delegates
and those Of the revolutionary generals. Certain
parts Of the hall still remain as they did IN those
days OF the nations infancy. The chandeliers are
the Identical ones which shed light upon the
august assembage OF early patriots. The judicial
national museum, where, It y hoped. many valu-
able memorials OF American history will have been
collected at the time Of the Centennial ceiebra-
ton. One or the concluding paragraphs OF the
report 10 as followS:-
The past three years marked. as they have been. BY
the advance toward perfect security 70 life
have been also productive Of essential ailments to their
ST % the " %
strac!ion gradually dsye!opins itself Is nartuscd BY
~ suS, If na Of
aged to unite the Expoon with
~ s nS um
o. s wHr ,h hs 70 nation ana
at tie same time the recognition OF who so tar
this empire.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03

" ftfVNt
No great storm has swept over any con.
siderable number Of the ports Of the United
States without pre.announcemeDt by the
signal service
Five facis-a firm faith in the best
divinity good lie is the best philosophy /;
is the best policy and temperance the best
physio.
The FIRST newspaper printed in America
was the Boston News Letter, which was first
issued by John Campbell, on Monday, April
"a, lT0t. IL WINS printed on paper that
resembles a very aged piece Of MANILA
wrapping paper, single leaf Sxl2 inches.
The only copies Of the first number Of this
paper known to be in existence are iu the
possession Of the Massachusetts, historical
society, Boston |; American antiquarian
society, Worcester, Mass; aud the New
York historical society.
As a rule, newspaper is valuable to an
advertiser in exact proportion to its circula-
lion but this rule is modified in several
ways For instance, paper with but little
advertising gives that little greater promi-
nencel well-printed paper naturally gives
greater prominence to its contents than one
badly printed. The influence Of paper has
something to do with its value as an adver.
Using medium, and a paper which is pur-
chased becaused it is wanted is much more
| likely to benefit an advertiser than one which
is given away; this is the reason why expert.
enced advertisers look with so little favor
upon mere advertising sheets, intended for
gratuituous Observation-Disclosures Re.
| porter.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03
Coal Mines Gazing In.

The most extensive and serious mining
casualty ever known in the Wyoming (Pa)
valley has just occurred, and seems to be still
progressing The coal miners dig out the
strata Of coal leaving pillars Of it to support
the roof. About two weeks ago, Mr. Roberts,
one Of the proprietors of the Chauncy mine,
noticed that the roof of the opening was
working in a most extraordinary manner, in-
dicating that inside operations were attended
with considerable danger, He was finally
convinced that the mine was doomed, and
gave orders for the men to leave the mine
as soon as possible, and remove as much Of
the company's property as could DO taken
out on the spur of the moment. The miners
to the number of l25 left their work at IL
o'clock, and within two hours the mine caved
in Had it not been for the caution and
foresight Of Mr. Roberts q most fearful loss
Of life must have occurred, as the whole mum.
Der Of miners would have been entombed by
about forty acres of rock which crushed
down aud filled up the hOney-Oombed opening
beneath.
The disaster also extended TO Grand tun-
mel mine, adjoining the oAvo, it seeming to
drag over the roof in a southerly direction
until stopped by a huge wall Of rock, known
to mining engineers as "fault," which
raised up between the Grand tunnel and the
adjacent mine operated by the SusquehannA
coal company. In the Grand tunnel some
sixty or seventy acres of rock have been
hurled, effectually closing operations for
months to come. The whole fall embraces
over 100 acres. The damage to the mines Is
over 100000 and several hundred miners
have been thrown out of employment
The effects of the caving in were terrific.
Huge powders were thrown out Of the mouth
Of the tunnel, by the compressed air. as IL they
had been pebbles, aud the shock Of the crash
was like that Of an earthquake. The work
ing Of the root previous TO the disaster Is
represented as awe-inspiriDg in an eminent
degree. The mountain seemed to be 10 ira
vail, and the rocks groaned aud writhed as
if in the throOs Of intense agony, while the
hollow chambers re.echoed the dismal sounds
The dissolution Of tho mountain appears
to be still going on, and there is no predict
ing how much more desolation is 70 eDsue in
that quarter. One or two oavings 10 Of
mines have taken place in other parts Of the
valley during the past two weeks, aud from
the peculiar condolences in the matter, the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03
Wealth and Riches.

A popular fallacy in reference to the indus.
trial element in our national life, prevails 10
community, confounding wealth with ma
terial riches. The distinction isbroad and radi-
cal. Wealth belongs to numerous family.
Its nearest relatives are in English, veal,
WE'LL heal, hale; hence the primary idea Is
soundness, and il will apply as we'll to mind
as body, and to mind and body as well as to
material possessions; symmetrical whole
ness, but Wilderness is synonymous with
holiness. Wealth, then relates to the quality
Of the man. He may not own a rod Of
land, nor single share in fancy stock, and yet
he may have wealth. wealth Of affection,
Of intellectual culture, and of moral sent.
ment which all the pearls and gold Of the
East could not buy.
Riches on the other hand, is nearly allied
to the words reach, region, aud means extent
of possessions and power. Men who are
after riches look upon the earth only as a
great farm, suitably divided into moving,
tilIage and pasture land, with numerous
water privileges and orchards. They sec no
footprints in the "old red sandstone" bu,
they see gold in the quartz rock. They
never forget the precept of lago Put
money ia thy purse but make the aeon.
mutation OF riches mot wealthy the chief end
of life Material riches are necessary to a
high state OF civilization, but il more equally
diffused, il would be as really blessing to
the rich as to the poor Ii is said that
nine-tenths of all the property in this
country is owned by one-tenth of the people.
This results from our individuality, and our
individuality results from our civil and
social liberty. Nor can this law be changed
while the freedom Of the human will is
tolerated. and diversity Of talent is allowed
free scope in human pursuits. But the
nine-tenths Of the people have one source Of
consolation they know that riches are not
true wealth, that money is not oil OF property.
There are thousand things which make up
the sum of our real wealth, over which
money has no power-with which it has
nothing 10 do. In the words of another,
ain nature there is no Fifth Avenue" no
fsvoritism, no exclusveness, no costly pews
along "the cathedral aisles of her grand old
woods" We can all enjoy the wealth Of
nature, if we are denied the riches Of artful
bond holders. %.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03

necessary moisture to aid in tho growth Of
the plant. In some countries artificial irri.
CATION l. necessary. Ii our own country
we usually need only special caro- in The Guilt.
walton, to preserve or secure a suitable supply
ofmoisture, exceptin severe cases ofdrouQht
Let there be deep and thorough puveriza.
ton Of the soil aud subsOil, and ordinarily,
capillary attraction will raise an adequate
amount of moisture. Aud if the rain fails
to come in its season, the warm air saturated
with vspor, will permeate the soil, when we'll
titled and porous, and deposit itself upon
the colder roots Of the needy plant. Here,
again, is seen the desirableuess Of special
care IN the use Of the pillow, the harrow, the
oultivator and the hoe. The ground must
be "well titled" 10 meet the conditions Of
rapid and successful growth Of vegetation.
Aud this very understanding which we
have recommended for the purpose of getting
rid Of excessive surface water, ia useful also
insecuring the necessary moisture in time Of a
drought. A deep drained and thoroughly
pulveriEed soil is in just the condition to
absorb moisture from the air. 1t also has
greater power Of drawing up water from
the lower strata, by capillary attraction, and
Of h0ldihgit when thus drawn up. And
finally, in such a soil the roots Of the plant
extend much deeper, where they dud the
needed moisture. far sa f,du
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03

among women worth the name. Thai bunch
Of keys is more ornamental TO the queen.like
lady, than would be their weight in diamonds.
Diamonds may represent riches; Tho KEYS
industry, economy, intellect, lin a word, all
that constitutes true nobility. Our dauch.
ters should be taught to seek duty instead Of
pleasures usefulness instead Of fashion and
folly.
But as we have intimated, our daugbters
should enjoy every advantage for culture that
our best schools Afford Whenever eonsisten,
with circumstances, they should be eucour.
aged in full course of solid and ornamental
studies--such as will train the intellect, the
heart, the eye, the car and the hand. Do.
nestle education can be attained only in the
home the scholastic should be sought in the
best schools and under the best teachers that
can be found. Then viii our daughters be
fitted to become teachers, wives aud mothers
queens Of their own homes and ornaments
Of society.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03
Our Daughters

Have a right to an editorial as well as
"Our boys Our daughters who are matur-
Jog so rapidly, and who will soon assume the
duties of the teacher, wife and mother, must
be remembered 10 our solicitude and pains
takiHg for the welfare of the future family,
school and neighborhood. Our boys must be
educated, and SO must our girls. The proper
training of the latter is ofspecial importance !;
for woman must be the educator of all the
boys and men of every generation, during
the most important period of their lives.
But how shall eur daughters be educated :?
Were we writing to catch the eye OF those
parents whose daughters are being reared in
luxury and idleness, we should emphasize
the Importance Of housekeeping as q branch
of female education, with all the neatness,
economy and skill which distinguishes the
good housewife. We mean this as spe-
cialty for every woman, but not to the neglect
of the higher culture Of the schools, in Ian.
guage, science, literature and art. as thorough
aud extensive as the course marked out for
our boys who pursue a liberal education.
We would not educate our daughters for the
sphere and duties of man, but for her own
hemisphere, where she must act as teacher,
wife and mother. ........
But what kind of education will ft our
daughters for these important duties2 First
of all, they must be taught that hOuse-wOrk
is not degrading, but honorable. We care
not how much wealth that daughter may
have, or how much ability to pay servants,
If she does not understand practically every
department Of household work, and if she is
not proud of her knowledge aud ability in
that direction, she is yet uneducated aud un-
fit to become wife aud the queen Of her
own home Moreover, if shs undertakes the
care of the household without a practical
knowledge of household duties, she must be-
come the slave Of ignorant servants aBd be
herself helpless and miserable. But, says
some good mother with a consciousness Of
independence for herself and her daughters
"my daughter will have no occasion to work,
and, therefore, need not instruct her in this
department" In good society" young
ladies Ego shopping" attend parties, play
the piano, read modern languages and have
leisure. They must not become household
,,drudoas ~ Wa nodarskand thla IL tha caal
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-03

From the boston Evening Journal Of Wednesday,
At market for the current week-Cattle 1884 sheen
and lambs 6k1g swine 1906 number of western cattle
1925 eastern 30 mlloh COWS and northern cattle pa
Prices OF beef cattle v 100 TBS, live weiEht-EKtra
quality H.2iDl5O first quality S675GD7 i2li second
quality tbssd662i third quality S4s7 a6 OOi poor.
est grades Of coarse oxen, bulls, &c, 50 256Di75
Brighton hides 80 v h; Brighton talloW7ap7Ie ~ H.
Country hides 6lD7Io II country tallow 5qp6o d H.
skins &lDl so each.
The supply Of cattle for tho week has been larger
than that VI last week and the quality upon an aver
age better. The trade has been quick and prices
obtained nom lQie higher than those Of week ago,
There were few very extra hoeYes, which sold for
more than our highest quotations.
Working Oxen-Tho trade for working oxen has not
been very active OF late IL being late In the season
There were but few pairs In market for sale this week
Ne quote sales Of Que pair, grth n live weight 1900
lbs, SOS pair n 10 In, live weight 5000 lbs Sl6O
pair u 10, $l65 pro n 2, $l46.
Mileh COws-Exta $55D9O ordinary S2565O, store
cews slsmt5 head. Most Of the COWS offered ia mar
ket are or common grade Good COWS sell we'll at
fair prices. 80
Store Cattle-YeRrlings 81 two-yeaT-olds S6D
throeyearoldH S2bc45. Prices small cattle de-
pend much upon their value for beef
Sheep and Lambs From the West tho supply was
light, costing from 5l06Ie v Ii. From Maine there
was a small supply, which cost from 5la5io v 10.
fIom the North the supply was about the same IN
number as that OF one week ago trade quick for best
lots prices ranging from 4d6le v ID.
swine-Store pigs, Wholesale l0l al 10 v NJ retail
live weight. -