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Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

This is the kind of weather that makes
the dashing young man wish that instead
of spending dollar and half for that
massive diamond pin last Summer, he had
judiciously invested it in pair of Winter
drawers.-N0rtcich Bulletin.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

A lady having been ordered by her ply.
sician to a warmer climate, her husband re-
marked that if there was warmer climate
than he had been living in since his mar
riage he was not aware of it.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

No Chinese bank has failed for five hun
dred years. When the last failure took
place the officers heads were cut off and
flung into corner with the other assets.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

"What can you say of the second law of
thought?' Student-"It cannot both be
and not be. For example, the door over
there must either be shut or open, can't be
both shut and OPEN" Tutor-"Give anc-
thcr illustration" Suddenly Well, take
the case Of another door,"
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

Wendell Phillips said in recent tenn
perance speech You can't make license
law loose enough, but what I'll strangle
every grogshop in Boston, if you viii make
me Superintendent Of Police He ought
to be elected to that Office without delay.
He would soon find out the difference
between talking and doing.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

The efficiency of the courts is serving to
check somewhat the stringency of the
times. More poor men are being hanged
this season than ever before.-LO,dsviHe
Courier Journal
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

Bridal tours are going out of fashion, and
the young man can enjoy the first blissful
days directly under the watchful eye of his
mother-in-law.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

Four things grieuously empty-a head
without brains, a wit without judgment,
heart without honesty, and purse without
money,
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

You will notice that when boy steps on
a Canada thistle, or sticks a splinter into
his foot, it's invariably a few seconds before
school,
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

The most dangerous of all flattery is the
very common kind that we bestow upon
ourselves.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

The little birds in Ludlow Street Jail
still sing, UTweed, Tweed, Tweed,p but no
Tweed appears.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

Either trouble or happiness borrowed
rom the future is apt to prove fallacious.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

New Hampshire presents the spectacle of
State that has outgrown her constitution.
That document has been little changed
since its adoption in 1892. 1t was an ex-
cellent constitution in the day of New
Hampshires infancy, but by no means
meets the demands of modern political
community. Other States, as they have
grown up, have broken the constitutional
apron-string, but New Hampshire has not.
She is to-day just were the pious makers Of
her constitution tied her SO years ago
There has been but ono constitutional con
vention, which was held in 1851, and the
only change from the original draft of the
constitution was in dropping out deaC
letter clause prescribing qualifications foI
certain officers, Governor, Senators, anC
members of the House of Representatives
1t is now proposed by the intelligent mel
of New Hampshire that the constitution b,
revised, and as the election in March th'
people will be asked if there is need of re
vision.-N. T. Times.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

Many have felt the lash upon their backs
for the want Of bride upon their tongues.
Smyrna times., 1876-01-05

Congressman Seelye believes in the exis-
tence of the secret organization, Order of
American Mechanics, and thinks it has
great power. lie says, in an interview
with areporter of the Springfield RcJuJEcan,
that there are many politicians in it, and
that he first heard of it in 1873. He fully
believes the Roman Catholics are making
strenuous efforts to get possession of the
ruling power in this country, for these rea-
sons: "The Church Of Rome is insdiously
seeking to control the negro vote, as it
already does the Irish. There are now at
the College of the Propaganda at Rome
between GO and 70 colored youth being
educated to take the field among their
brethren in our Southern States. Who can
imagine the success of the pomp and tinsel
of the Papist Church with the excitable
negro temperament? What will be the
result Of the negro and Irish vote combined?
Who will lead a party to defeat them
Some people cry, Pooh there is no dam
GER 1t was just so before the Rebellion,
ern States could not be kicked out of the
Union. We all know the result of that
letting alone. There are two dangers that
beset us in this question of religion in the
schools One is letting it alone, and allow
ing education to slip into the hands of the
Catholic priesthood the other is taking
away the Bible from the schools and max.
ing them altogether secular. The first
means delivering posterity, body and soul,
into the hands of the Romish Church; the
second means destruction to our system o.
education. lie would avoid both dangers
and, while he would yield neither to the
Romish nor the secular theory of educa
ton, he would maintain as stoutly as the
Romanist the need of religion in schools
and resist as positively as the secularist tn
denomination of church or hierarchy.
The New York herald., 1876-12-09

Let me say word. II would 20 against my feelings
To hear any say what dreadful place To die in
IL Is perfectly far Tor both sides 10 urge thor Judg-
meni. but " We prepared 10 die, IL makes no
difference whore die. The road 10 heaven
Is Just shos from place another, and " man
has the elective affinity By which his spirit goes to-
ward truth and goodness ana love, matter
is good die another. l nave
been struck by tho great, sparing delcacy
this subject. i have never heard one man speak IN
dsparagement OF Abraham Lncolns death In theatre.
THIS loss not 10 be compared with the loss OF the
civil war Al The close OF the battle OF Gettysburg
40 900 lay dead or manged
THE LEssoS THE GREAT
II Is true death lor n cause different from simply
dying without any end 10 be gained by the sacrincc
moment that sets this apart from the ether and this
Is not a great compared With what steadily
unlods itself in this city. Ii yod measure IL by what
Is going all tho timo IL viii not stand out solemn
ana alone.
You could not 1.-Two II you sympathy with
universal sorrow. God. therefore, has mcrciiuly
isolated men, We shield hearts But once IN
while sudden bolt comos that holds men 10 atien.
ton. and such one Is and everybody thinks and
everybody feels For the moment The rage
OF politics hushed tor the moment all
classes and conditions are brought to a level
Whatever sensitive heart can iee, how many,
q, how many feeling, it is not only bitter cup.
but 1rery cup. and everywhere prayers should as.
cend that they may be upheld And the chief con
sidcration in yo3r thoughts should be, "Had been
there, was ready to deliver ur my account TO God?'
the measures for the relief OF the sufferers,
and suggest tho proprieiy OF taking up collection
next Sabbath for the reet OF those who are thrown
on the breast OF charity.
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
NEW YORK HERAD SATURDAY, DECEMBER SHEET

nobly but he was sorry to say that the public OF
Brooklyn acted SO iardily This view was snarea oy
offered ihc iyowng circular 10 be addressed 10 the
theatrical profession throughout the country which
was unanimously agreed upon
APPEAL TO THE NANAoERs
To TnEArRIcAL PROFESSION Tnnorcnorr rHE CouS'
ihe UNDERSIGNED actors journalists and citizens have
Ersak on the 7,h Of December to make the
theatrical manasers and 90 the members o. ~ isr ,sa,
iunos the an,eoraon in possible or the sui
Ms ,%e ss o The roesyn Theatre
inst wha record Of this calamity ma shocked the
brought lace 10 face with all the dread results of
snewn 70 have perished among whom were two
msmbsrs % the ,ns
loss city, The caainty falls almost solely
generosity x the heatrica especially
scheme ina, directly appeal. 70 humsn
allie, the sorrow and suffering which has turned
the public individual citizens engaged
~ nrs hs ha he ems % Of s viii be
TO take united and distinctive part in the good
ofhe arly victims Of this calamity major
theatre They for the part and women who
they were enjoyins the reiaxaon oi an evenings
S"na - ns OF win a1s families
ansspss,say IN want % On The eve asked 'ets tsns
lack Of means Of living This winter :. % a. events events
The members Of the profession with whom have
believe that one OF more or m 'Ss be
freely by the and the profession
the different cities OF country and have no doubt the
people will be glad contribute 70 alleviate
this great sorrow IN this way a. we % .h,na . lsss h
that gives and him thai takes
+. A. SCHROEDER. Mayor of Brooklyn. -
A. NJ PALMER, Union Square Theatre. ~ r.. Chnrman.
ID. CHAuNCEi. President Mechanics Bank brooklyn,
Treasurer .
Il. r. hILLETT. Secretary. New Park Theatre Brooklyn
THOMAS kINSEILA. Editor Brooklyn Eagle
ALBERT DAGoET. sheriff Kings county.
JOHN y. SMITH, Brookyn
New parkTh
WILLIAM DAvIUGE. Fith Avenue r.emtre, New fork.
ED. LAMB. Union square Theatre, New York.
A. MAVERICK Brooklyn Argus
THOMAS CARROLL. Brooklyn
The meeting then adjourned.
YORK.
On Thursday subscription list Tor the relief OF the
sufferers from the fire the Brooklyn Theatre was
opened and thus tar resulted as follows:-
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
AN ALBANY THEATRE BURNED.
rFrom the Evening rclegram.l

ALBANY, N. r., Dec. 8, 1s76
The Adephi Theatre. which has been used by .
variety company for some time past, was burned this
morning. Tho building was leased 10 John j. KIRK
patrick, but owned by William 0ppcnheul The
loss, which is about $4,000, insured for $1,000
each in the Paterson, OF New Jersey; Lancaster OF
Pennsylvania; Farmers Fire, OF York, Pa uienn's
Falls. n. y, and Lycomng, Of Pcnnsyivania. Several
actors have sustained the loss OF part oil their ward
robe The origin Of the hrc Ia as yct not certainly
known, but IL is supposed TO have been from q
the back part OF the stage. The nro fortunaiply
occurred when the theatre wps cmptxA
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
rIREPRoor CANVAS.

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
In regard TO tho late frc at the brooklyn Theatre
see several suggestions your paper about cur
tans and other precautions TO prevent tho spread Of
Grc in similar ca-es Why should not managers 20
back stl ltrthcr and hrcrroof canvas Tor the
scenery Fabrics OF tho lightest kind slight
expense nc made perfectly proof against fro in any
shape. Why should not theatres be- obliged to use
such material? G. G.
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
PERFORATED IRON PIPES.
TRENTON. Dec. 7. 1877

To rmE EDITOR or TmR HERALD:-
In every we'll appointed picker room in the New
England cotton mills you will entering series
oil perforated iron pipes crossing the ceiling In
parallel lines about eighteen inches apart. When Gre
occurs, often does. the workman shut the DOORS
step outside IN the hail to sopcock, turn on the
water aud In less time than takes TO pen these lines
the nre is completely cxtinguished. with this simple
arrangement OF perforated pipes above tho flies IN
every theatre lire tho stage or above The
scenery would bo impossible Let fire wsrdcns think
O j. G. Is
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
ASSOCIATION HALL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 1874
To THE EDITOR the HKRALD:-
In your article "a Survey OF New York Theatres" I"
you did not include Association Hail. Won't you
please give your opinion to tho safety OF this
hall as always experience much difficulty In getting
out, and think the "0xits IN case OF emergencies"
should be increaseds Y. N. g. A.
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
ISOLATED BUILDINGS.


To THE EDITOR or HERALD
have read your excellent article OF today s'n
There any Remedy" and think that the community Ia
indebted to you for practical recommendations In
addition to those already given allow call your
nj tontion fact that European cities new
theatres built places accessible from every sdo
Of the building. W. r.
The New York herald., 1876-12-09
HALL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MINISTERIAL
NEW YoRK Dec. s, 1876.

To THE EpIroR or THE HERALD
cannot forhear calling year attention to the very
rarrow contracted and generally insufficient means Of
exit from the gallery OF the hall OF the San Francisco
Minsircls II certainly Is a perfect "trap,n aud
should nrc occur In the building during per.
formsncc tho loss oil lilo must needs be frightTul
4 H. L.
The New York herald., 1876-12-09


WIN you kindly call the attention OF downtown mcr-
chants to our depot in Brooklyn. Donations OF gro
cerics and provisions are earnestly hoci'ed. ao,,
ROBERT FOSTER, Presden.
Az AcroR's MITE
To EDITOR HERALD:
Reading notice this morning In your valuable
paper that they max preparations TO give bene
nts at the different the offer my services any
OCCASION and beg leave the small OF IS
ward the relief iund LOUIS AlBISCHER Actor.
(Just arrived from san Francisco.)
UNION SQUARE HorEL. NEW YORK, Dec. ., 1876.
THE IDENTIFIED DEAD
John Addison III Water street.
Amanda Alberii, Atlantic avenue, near Bocrum
street.
Joseph Ailcn 14s First street.
James Alsen, 81 Amity street.
William Anderson, residence unknown
Christopher Armstrong 462 Dekalb avenue.
Alfred Arne, Court street and Hamilton avenue
Gustavc Arnaud Hamilton avenue.
Joseph AshwcIi, SO Fleet street.
Gnstaye u. AucrDach, 81 Hudson avenue.
abraham Barnett, l, l45 Second avenue.
William u. Barrett COG Vanderbilt avenue.
William Bennett, 129 Butler street
Peter Boyle, - Adam place.
Patrick Broderick. So Sackett street.
John J. Bruman, 800 Pearl street.
Hannah Brown, Atlantic avenue
William Brown $50 Hicks street
William Bryant $40 Navy street.
William y. Bryant 107 Flatbush avenue.
Henry Runcc, 202 clinton street.
Frederick Burke Bigow House, Fulton street.
George Burke Bigiow House, Fulton street.
Claude Burroughs IS Myrtle avenue
William II. Burton, 43G Lafayette avenue.
Samuel Calhoun, Orange, n. j.
David Carlyle Court street
Mchacl Cassidy, All Auclph street
Thomas H. Cnlcester, 232 Court street
Christopher I. Clark, Eighteenth street.
Daaicl Collins, Ill President street.
james j. Coloin
Robert Concapnon, rs walworth street.
Michael Conroy, 256 Plymouth street.
John CorzIcte, 1854 Prince ST.
William l. CrandalI, Plainheld. n. J,
The New York herald., 1876-12-09


Sim announced that he had received
from Mr. A. NJ. Palmer signifying his willingness to
accept the position of chairman of tho committee and
pedgng himself to do all that lay his power for.
ward the objects in view.
The Secretary then read n letter from Mr.. W. }. Gil
more, OF the Holiday Street Theatre, Baltimore, de
caring that he had arranged for bcnent some time
next week in aid Of the relief fund.
Mr. John r Smith said that he was authorized by
Mr. Oliver Dowd Byron TO state that that gentleman
would give the gross proceeds of a performance IN
Jersey City for the sufferers Mr. Byron also rendered
the services OF himself and wife Tor benefits at Colonel
S,uns theatre and at The Bowery Thca,Fe, New York.
A communication was read from Mr.. +. Rode, an
nouncng that Mr. Martin. proprietor Of the Stadt
Theatre New York. had placed that house at his dis
posal, and that he would give German performance
at that establishment on the 25th Of December tho
procecds oil which no would hand over TO the commit
tee Mr.. Rode expressed the hope that II any other
German manager intended TO give benefit ho would
not have 1t on the same day.
The suggestion was taken advantage OF by Colonel
Sim, who thought u would be gocd idea for man
aaers in the city intending to give benefits to
make arrangements that no two OF them should take
place at tho same date. Regarding tho management
OF tho benefits Colonel Sim thought the wiscst
to pursue would be Tor each manager TO attend TO all
the details OF the performances at his own establish
ana hand over the proceeds 10 the treasurer OF
the committee.
Mr Maverick of opinion that the fund might be
increased by the committee communicating with
church organ ions and societies, inviting their
operation IN obtaining money. lie thought there
were great number oi people VINO would gladly
tribute 10 the fund who would not, Tor scruples of
their own, attend performance IN a theatre Bv
lablcaux exhibitions, and entertainments OF that kind
much money could be raised which could not other
wise he vbtaincd The committee, however, dec dcd
10 take no action IN tho matter. IL appointed tor
o specific purposc-that OF nnicating with tho
responsible theatrical managers throughout the coun-
lry- and thought best TO coniue itself
duty.
Mr. John T.. Smith then moved that committee be
Amounted draft n circular 10 be addressed TO the
theatrical managers OF the United States appealing
.ber renerosty 10 get up benefits Ior The suffering
and alllctcd The motion was carried, and Messrs
smith Sim and Maverick were appointed to's
Mr. Cnauncey, treasurer OF the committee. asked to
know 10 whose order will he pay moncy those who
rny stand in need OF hclp, and Mr.. Thomas Carroll
rxp,a,De that tho committee OF citizens from all the
wards would arrange that at their meeting. In all
nrombity he thought, to the chairman OF that meet
ms would be delegated that duty
Mr. Kipsca expressed the regret that the movement
~ INC au oritlcs toward rcicvng the sufferers
50 slow The theatrical profession acted promptly and
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-07
OLD NORTH STATE.

CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH IN ANTE-BEL-
LUM STYLE-THE MECKLENBCRG DECLARE
TON REAp-THE PRESIDENTIAL CANVASS
CROPS.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.I
GREENSBORO, n. c., July I, 1876.
The Fourth was celebrated here in true
ante-belum style. One hundred guns were
fired at daybrcak, and the city and church
bells were rung. At 10 A. NJ. an immense
crowd of both sexes and colors assembled
in Benbow Hall, where the Declaration OF In
dependence was read, and eloquent addresses
were delivered by Rev. c. II. Wiley and
Hon. r. p. Dick. The Mecklenburg Decla-
ration was also read. The ceremonies were
under the direction of the Mayor and COM
missioners. The best OF feeling prevailed,
and nothing occurred to mar the pleasures
OF the day.
The political canvass soon to take place
in our State promises to be one OF the hot
test ever known.
Condition OF crops said to be favorable.
OBSERVER.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-07

DEATH OF A CESTENARIAN.-Wedn esday
we were shown by Sterling T. Oliver, Esq,
the undertaken, !. certificate OF death Of
Mrs. Lovey Parker. an aged white lady,
who died at No. 13l Bermuda street on the
Sd instant, at the advanced age Of one hum
dred and fifteen years. Mrs. Parker was
born in Gainesville, n. c., but for the past
twenty years has been q resident OF this
city. We learn from Mr.. Oliver that Mrs.
Parker'S second husband was true and
kind soldier in the army Of Washington.
Thus had the deceased lived on through all
these years Of change, until the hour, SO to
speak, when the centennial celebration Of
the cause for which her husband fought was
to be made, when her dissolution came, her
spirit passed away, returning to the bosom
OF her God who gave it.-NosJolhc Land
mark
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-07

ALMOST A DUEL.-A personal difficulty
occurred on Monday, as we are informed,
between Thomas S. Williams and w. G..
Edwards, of Amherst, resulting in an agree
ment between the parties to fight u duel
with shot-guns. During the progress Of the
quarrel pistols were drawn, and lively
time seemed imminent. The parties were
subsequently arrested and taken before JUS
tice j. c. Deane, who bound them over in
the sum OF $3.50 each to keep the peace
Llmchburq NelrS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-07
BY Telegraph.

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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-07
DANvILLE.

RETIREMENT OF COLONEL DOMAIN FROM TIA
"SEws THE KNIGHTS OFTHE CRESCENT
TlIpEN AND HENDRICKS JUBILEE MEET1SG--
MATCHMAKING AMONG MEAHERs OF THE TO.
BlCCo TRADE. w ,s
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
July s, 1876.
Colonel r. DOMAIN has retired from the ed
itorship Of the Ne,oS and gone to Raleigh to
edit the SentiT,et. But he writes us that he
shall still remain editorial long-range" Of
our Ne,cS. and would cutter only half
adieu-a fractional FAREWELL
The Knights OF the Crescent, fraternity
Of young gentlemen whose shibboleth is
Virtue, Truth, and Morality" went on
on the cars yesterday to Otter creek, on the
Midland road, each in charge of young
lady, and several OF the Danville matrons
along with the company. A sumptuous
dinner was carried out in baskets, and the
day was spent most pleasantly in feasting,
dancing, promenading, duet-ralking-and
all returned rs happy apparently as when
they started.
About three hundred OF the Tilden men
had n jubilanting time last night on Wor-
sham's Hill, in North Danville. Bontires
were made OF Kerosene barrels and bacon
hogsheads; some shots were fired from
hoHle-tii'iuC ibiiiclst tuu tHC ACC AiosS
Company were out in torch-light process
sion. Colonel Flournoy had promised to be
over there, and one OF his Whitworth-gun
speeches was expected, but he Yves kept
away by the illness Of one Of his family.
Speeches were made by Mr.. E. NJ. Pace,
Colonel J. r. Winston, Mr.. j. II. Johnston,
Colonel j. J. Wilkinson, Mr.. Thomas Ham
lin. The crowd dispersed between and 2
O'Clock. The refrain OF ali the speeches
seemed to be about this: II Tildcn can't
be elected. we had rs we'll give up the ship.
The 9TH was spent very quietly in the
city. There were no sales at the ware
houses, and it was noted that the members
OF the Tobacco Association seemed to enjoy
the holiday as much as anybody else. Trade
jokes were all the 80 at Wiseman's corner
in the early morning. After awhile squad
OF the trade went down on the river to have
some wrestling matches; the matches were
made up amongst the members Of the trade,
but l am not to report details. In the af-
ternoon most Of the stores were closed, and
the young men protested to have had a
pleasant time in calling on the girls. During
the whole day saw no reason for believing
that anybody would have the headache this
morning. ALPHA.