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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05

When it is 10 minutes past | O'Clock OH the morn
ing Of April i'll NcwYOIk. it will be 81 minutes
past noon of the same day ut Bangkok i. e., min
utes of | p. m, and the eclipse will commence. IL
will begin to be total at 81 minutes past i'll the
morning Ncw-Yorll time, 3 minutes past in the
afternoon at Bangkok, aud remain total for
less than four minutes. The eclipse will end at
Bangkok at 81 minutes of D. m; that is, minutes
of 4 a. H., Ncw-York time
ECLIPSE EXPEDITIONS.
The King of Siam has extended invitation and
welcome to astronomers of all nations and there is
little doubt that his hospitality will be made avail
able by some of the parties that have started. The
English expedition has considerable grant Of
money from the Government and its safe arrival at
Point de Gale March b. after passing through the
Suez Canal. was recently reported. The British
East Indian authorities have fitted ont observing
party. which left Calcutta on March III for the Nco-
bar Islands. The French send an expedition under
scope discoveries. The station of this party will
probably be at or near Hue. DIR. Jansen was in
China during the recent transit of Venus, and
will probably have less difficulty in reaching the stu
ton of tho present eclipse than he did to that of
1870 when he could only get out of Paris by q bal
loon ascent, which landed him in Algiers 1t Is to
be hoped also that he will have better fortune than
on the day of that eclipse lDeo. 23 when % wind
storm destroyed his tent and Cisarranged his lnsru-
ments. The Italians have seut out an expedition
under spectroscopst VI almost equal fame Signor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
ENcoURAGEMEXr TO HIS FRIENDS.

The Crisis OF The Brooklyn tilal WAS ftIt 20
have come Mr. DccChcr took the stand on Tours
day and Segan the long OF his part III this
ordinary his 1t was the first time he has spoken
nader the solemnties OF OATH and thar, the eyes
OF most lockers on. made bis appearance and his test
nony more Impressive. II is APPARENT however, mat
during The last month Lis friends have been greatly
and each successive witness has DIOu
fresh exprcs,ons o. sympathy IN his favor. Watcher
on account ~ tho greater selfpOsseSsiO Of his wit
nesses or the skill his counsel, The testimony the
defense has appeared much more effective and
cIbe than wnon IL given 10 tho Committee Ply
M A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05

The eclipse of the sun which will take place to-
morrow is regarded as of greater importance than
any which Will follow 1t the present century. A
diagram exhibits the path of the moons shadow
the eaIths surface the narrow black stripe indi-
eating the small tract in which the eclipse is total
and fairly representing in proportion the very
limited area of which this is true Around it is a
large irregular, four-sidod figure, indicating the
boundaries within which some part of the eclipse
will be visible. No interest attaches to any but
complete eclipse and hence the black line of totaty
marks the region where the observers must seek
their stations Beginning at point off the eastern
coast Of Africa aud south of the island of Madagascar
it sweeps to the northeast, touching neither that
island nor Mauritus In the Bay Of Bengal it crosses
the island of Camorta, one OF the group known as
the Nicobars. the town of Kaku on that
island being within the line. Thence it
trayerses Bentnck Island. 1t runs through
Mergui and Tenasserim British Burmah Crossing
SIAM it includes Bangkok. the capital of that king
dom. 1t passes through Hue, in Cochin China,
sweeps out INTO the China Sea- and ends in the Pacific
Ocean somewhat north of the LadrOne Islands The
duration of totalty which is of main Importance in
estimating tho usefulness of eclipse station is as
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
TIE FIRST GREAT POINT GAINED.
from The Uiicd O5ssrrer.

II he is telling The truth may Sod grant him
a speedy drycrauce L. he Is lying may the LOrd have
mercy on bis soul. He admits minor Ot.nse. II IL
our that Mr. BeecBei's story true until
d,sprUved. IL Remains Tor hun explain crcIiB-
stances which seem 10 the general public To be clio dei
In such gloomy my Buf tho frat great point is
gained lie absolutely denies his guilt. There l. " I've
40 compIOnSc oL tie basis OF vcnia fault. He Is to
stand fuiy yIIdcacdOr he Is u fall On tho witness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05
HIS FRIENDS INCREASING HOURLY.
The eliminating point in the scandal tria

The eliminating point In the scandal trial
tn" evidence OF tDr delendant-havng been reached,
Bc,chcr certainly bears himself well on the witness
stand. beginning OF the trial, the parsnus of
lton prOpAcsicd mai Beecher would break down when
called 10 lake tie DATA, aDd would either commit sui
eide drop dead IN apopeplic III. Nevertheless
appears IN good health, aud, for man under such n
teribie charge, shows symptom Of snlt fear.
Aud number Of those who believe That he has
REASON show guilt or fear are increasing hourly.
TIE MOST EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY YET
from Tie Springfield Union
True or false, Mr. Beecher's testimony is
uudruIlbly ,he most elective in matter and manner
mai nas come from witness stand Ii is ouylou.
thai he carries the audience in that court along
viii nun very much he does his congregation He l.
very man for the TltOn party have on the
stauu or coarse direct examination /. lot crOsseX-
n,niu1top ana the I'll party base high hopes upou
me banning actlc5 Of Ilerton when IL comes t That
Bat MI Bcccer is 10 chicken; his Is one Of the
esl clearcs most perfectly trained minds IN the world
in fnilcs POSSESSION OF It's resources, rnd We snail be
very much surprised II the croSs-ex nation weakrn
IN ans mportnt respect ms testimony II t does not
then according 10 the frequent assertion OF the I;on
papers that no false story could enddre Ful-
wnclming mat Mr.. Beecher tells the trltb
If IN addition 10 all the strong prcsumptions
from previous record and character ia Ills favor ana
against his adyersares the story Oi Mr. BeecLcr shall
stand cToSs-cxamination, u is NOT much
say that VIII be- virtually closed. When the
Judge charge, the jury that II they believe Ttun they
mus aud but II rhe believe Brncher thus and
thus jury wall not long hesitate To YER
Diet OF dcqutta To when The puho viii have already
arrived "A, regards the polus OF Bcechcro testimony
Friday. his sweeping aud most inpr dcnals OF
guilt every sbape III winch Il la been alleged.
the most striking point. In score o.
gives the lie direct 10 Titou ana MOGtOn Nobody can
him of not being explicit enough. His istimo ny
in regard 90 the WAY in wnica Moulton obtained that
famous letter OF cOn;rition fully corroDorttcs NJ.
Tracys theory and tnshcs the demolition OF that piece
o. cyI1encc.
TIE VERDICT ALREADY DECIDED.
The York
We do not need To say much about Mr.
Beechcr the stand We not ~ much Interested IA
his manner bis matter. His mauncr wa, solemn
dignncd natural and impressive. His matter vas pre-
cisey what all honest have expected from an bon
/. He gives the lie direct to Moulton.
z. H. gives the lie direct to nltOn.
3. lie denies einpuaucdly, and with great frcing
that he ever committed adultery with M. Flt0n:
| that he solicited improper fay0rs from
All the rest OF his evidence, aud all tnaI
10 yet 10 cgard sary, Ohly In thai IL
may settle sbe minds or many who unable under.
| stand that the wlsest men at times fools. MT
Bcecners verdict the certantes of the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-05

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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
A Lucky TRAMP"

1t is none of the worlds business who
the lady is or in what part OF the county
she resides. The facts are sufficient to
show how a lady, vulgarly called an old
maid, got husband, and one that may
prove himself worthy Of her. Six months
ago tramp came to Berks county
farmhouse and asked the daughter TOR
lood, and it was given to him. He was
considerably worse for wear, yet his
modest demeanor and gentlemanly bear
ing attracted the attention OF the family.
He was given work on the farm, and
shortly became a tavorite. He was
sober, industrious. genteel and intelli-
gent. Gradually the daughter took a
liking to him, and she loaned him money
from ner own purse to purchase clothing
with.
She encouraged him to keep himself
well dressed, and in short time the
farmer saw that his man OF all work had
suddenly become fine looking and earn
est suitor for his daughters hand in
marriage. 1t was at first refused, but the
only child cried to her mother, the
mother interceded, and finally the stern
parent gave his consent. IL was virtu-
ally romance in real life. The mar
riage took place, the ceremony being
performed by Reading clergyman.
The young man is tall and finely formed,
is a German by birth, and has been in
this country not quite year. He has
good education, and wants to be a
farmer. The lady is proud OF him, and
does not seem at all embarrassed when
reference is made as to how she secured
him. He has made a ''ten strike," and
is now ON fair way of becoming rich
man by and by.-[ Reading Eagle.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
10 wearIsome condition Of humanity p

How many wretched homes in our land! !!
Aow many heart-brOken invalids! Life with
many signifies mere onerOus existence. All
are subject to disease, but when health is re-
moved the hope is nearly gone out. Sicknes 8
is usually incurred through exposure or care
lessness. Especially is this true with those
diseases peculiar 10 woman. Through her own
imprudence and folly she is made to drag out
miserable exstence-a source of annoyance
and anxiety to her friends, and any thing but
q comfort and pleasure to herself. Exposure
to the cold at times when she should be most
prudent, and oyertaxing her body with labor
ious employment, are both fruitful causes of
many Of the mala1ies from which she
suffers. Gradually tho bloom leaves her
cheeks, her lips grow ashy white, her Eivac-
ity departs, she continually experiences a feel
ing Of WEAKNESS and general ianguor and al
together presents q ghostiy appearance. What
does she need2 Should she take some stimu-
lating drug, which will for the time make her
s.feel better" or does her entire system de-
mand reparatlon She requires something
which not only will restore to health the dis
eased organs, but will tone and invigoraJe the
system. DR.. Percc's Favoite Prescription
Win do this. 1t imparts strength to the dis
eased parts, brings back the glow Of health,
and restores confort where previously there
was only suffering.
Every invalid lady should send for "The
PEOPLES Common Sense Medical Adviser" IN
which over tifty pages are devoted to the con-
sideration of those diseases peculiar to " Momen.
1t will be sent, post paid, to any address for
81 so. Address Il. v. Pierce, NJ. D., Worlds
Dispensary, Buffalo, N. x. Agents wanted to
sell This valuable work.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

oh, the slush, the beautiful slush, slip
ping about with an unctuous gush, yield
ing and seft to the hurrying feet that
soggle about in it, out on the street
dumping and humping out in the mud,
and once in while coming down with a
Fthud. Splashing the people from ankle
to crown, and frequently helping man
to sit down right on the sidewalk, before
the whole town (there is no valid reason
under the sun why people should think
thing, outdoor and in; quite oleaginous,
gluey but thin. No other nuisance is
half SO pronounced and If we don't
swear to that, may we be bounced.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
Monkey Mischief.

Visitors to the Geological gardens are
usually quite willing to keep at respect
lul distance from the larger beasts, but
affect undue familiarity with the cum
ming little monkey family. 1t should be
remembered however that these funny
little imps are sometimes addicted to
mischievous tricks that are not alto
gether innocent.
The Philadelphia Star tells of some of
their tricks after this wise:
A gentleman who desired to have a
monkeys opinion of his newly-purchase ed
gold watch took it from his pocket, and
[opening the cases, proceeded to show
/ the movement to Jocko.
Holding it little too near the wires,
the wicked monkey snatched it from his
hand, aud, quick as lightning, clambered
with 1t to the topmost perch of the cage,
where he sat grinningly admiring it, and
by his grimaces and comical gestures at
tracting crowd OF the other monkeys.
The keeper, entering the cage, succeed
ed in securing the chronometer by trad
ing red-cheeked apple for it. 1t was
restored to its owner uninjured, and his
conclusion was that the next time he
wanted monkeys opinion oil his time
piece he would not venture quite 30 near
The cage.
On Thursday last gentleman who is
somewhat nearsighted, yentured too
near the cage in which the large baboons
are confined, and before he knew what
was the matter with him, pair of
eighteen karat gold spectacles were
snatched from his nose, and one of the
glasses broken to atoms. He has con-
cluded that the safest plan is not to in
trude ones nose too near the baboon's
cage.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

THE St. Louis Globe, &C., speaks of M.
D. Conway's assault upon the Devil as
san unprovoked attack" The Globe is
clearly mistaken as to the innocence of
the Devil in this little unpleasantness
between him and Conway. Fact is, the
sold Feller" has been for many years
provoking and badgering Conway for the
purpose of raising muss between them,
an ID Conway couldn't stand it any long
er. So he turned to and undertook the
contract of annihilating the old bore.
Conway is certainly not to blame for the
beginning of the fight; and now the
"'tother fellow" must look out or Con-
way will give the devil his due and wipe
him out entirely. The 'poow now stands
in favor of Conway.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
The desideratum or the times is a dun

The desideratum OF the times Is dunn
my locomotive for use upon street cars
and short lines OF suburban railways,
Of such nature as not to cause danger
to other vehicles and not to frighten
horses on the same highway. In Eng
land an invention has recently been sub
jected to experiment that bids fair to
meet this want. Its motive force is pneu-
umatic, and the machine is there called
the ''pneumatlc carr Speaking of this
an English paper says
A trial OF this new tramwcy motor
came of lately on the lines Of the Vale
of Clyde Tramways Company at Govan.
The car having been charged with
the necessary quantity Of compressed air
was made 10 take its trip among the Or
dinary cars running fiom Goyan to Pals
ley Road Toll. Exr 'ments were maus
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
Holiday Number /!

What wealth of story, of pictures, and of
song! What stores OF fun and frolic, and fact
and fancy, within its covers! So many authors
and artists have contributed to it! 1t defes
description
There is a frontispiece, ''sT. CHRISTOPHER
with its beautiful Legend in verse by ii. I'll.
There are SToRIEs by LOUISA M. ALcOTT and
j. I. TRowBRIDGE, and a ULERGYMAN's FAIRY
TALE Grew. EDWARD EGGLEsroN), besides the
SERIALS by NOAH BROOKS and BAYARD TAY-
LoR. Then there are all the other SKETCHES,
and STORIES, and POEMS, and PICTURES, with
JACK-IN-THE-PULPlT, The Young CoNTRIBU-
TORS, The LETTER Box, The RIDDLE-Box,
ana the "PAGE FOR VERY LITTLE FOLKS" ETC.,
etc. But this is a
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
"A Lincoln Story.

The Washington correspondent of the
Chicago Journal writes: CAT the time of
the Chicago Convention OF 1864, MIR. Lin
coin being already candidate for re-
election, he awaited the news with great
interest. When intelligence came Of the
nomination of Mcclellan. he remarked:
'Well, they have put up strong man.
Little Mac" is good fellow, and popu-
lar, and don't know but what they can
elect him. However, what the Democ-
racy don't know about blundering is not
worth Knowing, 80 we will wait Tor fur
ther news Presently the platform
came. Lincoln read it, and said: 'Tnere,
friends, l told you so. We're elected.'"
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
PUBLICATIONS.
st. Nicholas and the Holidays.
SOMETHING OF INTEREST TO
BOYS And GIRLS.

ors and critics confess that they can not say
enough in its praise. The poet Whittier says
i'sIt is little to say of ST. NICHOLAS, that it is
the best ChIlds Periodical in the world;"
Charles Dudley Warner writes: 81 do not see
how it can be made any better; and if the
children do not like it. it is time to change
the kind of children in this country" The
Christian Union says: SIT is a delightful mag
azine for children of all ages,-from five to
eighty -seven;' and the Inter Ocean adds: ait
is an institution Of which Young and Old
America is as proud as England is OF
Punch" Such a number was never seen
before as the
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

followers OF both against the leadership
OF each. From the predicame Mt in which
the two parties are involved by reason
Of these open questions in their own
respective ranks, it will require the ut
most sagacity of their wisest men to
deliver them In safety.
Already the Democratic party-leaders
are considering the situation most seri-
ously. They are carefully feeling their
way towards plan that may prescribe
the outlines of their new policy by the
light of their old; that may consolidate
their new elements of recuperation
without sacrificing the "Bourbon" pro-
clivities OF those VINO had constituted
their pristine strength. To that end
they are arranging for meeting where
in these predicaments are to be calmly
considered, the plan of operations for
the Presidential contest to be discussed
and settled, the Congressional leaders
to be selected and instructed, sectional
interests to be harmo lized. and open
questions to be adjusted on terms of
Cancellation for the common good of their
party.
The Republicans are compelled in self
defense to adopt similar course. But,
unfortunately, their deliberations are to
devise measures to escape the predica-
ment of being placed altogether upon the
defensive; to protect their past as well as
to fortify their future; to reconcile their
dissensions as well as to purify their
corruptions. The denunciation OF seces-
sion, treason. rebellion, can not be per-
petuated as effective in rousing and
uniting all the elements of their once
powerful and patriotic party. The pub
lie mind has become wearied with that
since there is neither secession, treason,
nor rebellion to encounter; and has ac-
cordingly decreed that henceforth fra
ternity shall be accepted under the
bonds of peace that now prevail, and
that needless imputations of former er-
rors, since condoned, shall no longer be
relied upon as staple commodity in po-
litical discussion.
And then, again, between them both
is hurled the apple of discord in relation
to free schools, compulsory education,
church immunity from taxation. relig-
ious and non-religious instruction in,
public institutions, the recognition of
neighboring Republic in Cuba, concern
ing which there has been no expression
Of public sentiment that might serve
either as guide to direct or beacon to
warn, thus leaving party managers in
the predicament of taking new depart
ure upon an unknown sea.
Thus, taken altogether, the present
political situation, SO. unpre cedented, SO
novel, SO critical, with all the duties it
demands and all the obligations it i'm
poses on the two great parties, places
both in predicaments as peculiar as they
are unexpected and unavoidable. And
upon the manner in which the two
parties shall. severally extricate them
selves from these respective dilemmas
will greatly depend the future prepon-
derance of party in the control of the
government, as well as the general pros
perity OF the country.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

to test the powers OF the machine tor
slowing, stopping to take up. passengers,
&C., and 1t appeared to be under the
most perfect control. The noise was
scarcely porceplible, whilst horses
alongside did not seem to recognize the
car as anything unsightly, or to be
feared. The result OF the trial was to
impress all present with the complete
success OF the invention, and its adapta-
bility to tramWay purposes.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
PREPARED BY
Ell. R. STEVENS, Boston, Mass
Reliable Evidence.

MR.. H. II. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I will most cheelfully add my tes-
timony TO the great number you have AREA y
received IN favor of your great and good medi-
cine, YEGETINE, for l do not think enough can
be SAID in its praise, for | was troubled over
thirty years with that dreadful disease, Ca
tarrh, and had such bad cou4 hing spells that
it would seem as though | could never breathe
any more, and VEGETINE has cured me; and
do feel to thank God all the time there is SO
good medicine AS NEGETINE, and also think
1t one Of the best medicines for coughs and
weak sinking feelings at the stomach, and ad-
wise everybody to take NEGETINE, for can as
sure them 1t is one Of the best medicines that
ever was Mrs. H. GORE,
Corner Magazine and Walnut sts,
Cambridge Mass
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

MR.. SPEAKER KERR can not lack for
material for constructing his Committee
ON Military Affairs. He has about one
hundred and fifty Brigadier Generals,
who have seen service in the field, on
both sides, to choose from. We hope
this excess of riches may not be found
embarrass sing.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15
INFORMATION.

Boston, Dec. ~, 1862
Gentlemen--My only object IN giving you
this testimonial is 60 spread valuable informa-
ton. Having been badly afflicted with Salt
Rleum, and the whole surface of my skin be-
ing covered with plmples and eruptions, many
Of which caused me great pain and annoyance
and knowing it to be blood disease took
many Of the advertised blood preparations
among which was any quantity Of Sarsaparil-
la, without obtaining any benefit until L COM
menced taking the VEGETINE, aud before had
completed the first botLle saw that HAD got
the right medicine. Consequently, followed
on with it until had taken seven bottles, when
was pronounced well man, and my skin is
smooth and entirely free from pimples ami
eruptions Ihave never enjoyed SO Eood health
before, and attribute it all to the use OF VEG
ETIEE. 10 benefit those afflicted with Rheu-
matisnl, will make mention also Of the VEG
ETINE's wondelful power Of curing me of this
acute complaint, OF which have suffered SO
intensely.
{. ID. TUCKER, Pas. Ag't Mich. C. X. R.,
~ Washington street, Boston.
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

THE heaviest shipments of coal ever
made during one month from Pittsburgh,
by water, were made last month, amount
ing to 1861, 600 bushels. or this, Louis
vile took little over one-half, 9,770, 900
bushels. and Cincinnati received 7,l47,-
600 bushels.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1875-12-15

No LESS than 100000 of bushels Of
wheat have been exported from Phna-
delphia during the present year, which
is 2,17O.00O more than last year. And
yet the Quaker City has not made much
loud boasting about it.