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Year: 1869

A citizen of New-York, whose conspicuous
course had been marked by some grave and
bitterly-censmed errors, a Democrat, and a
lifelong ally of the shareholders, began new
career with the firing on Sumter-seeking, by
the devotion of his life to the Country, to
atone for whatever was amiss in his past and
win place in the generous regard of his coun-
trymen. He went wherever ordered, served in
whatever capacity he was placed, fought
with n brilliant gallantry that compelled uni
versal admiration. When the war ended he
gave the benefit of his large political influence
to the restoration of peace on the safe
basis of equal rights for all, and aided
with fidelity aud signal capacity in the
work of reconstruction. This man goes
about our stree Is to-day manned wreck
disabled for life in the service OF tho Country,
A journal that did its best TO secure the triumph
of the Rebels hc fought ana another journal, that
used to profess gratitude to the nations defend
ors, Joined hands III tAe elOrt " stab tho crippled
Year: 1869

The President has adopted the view that his
belief Of the intention Of the lawmakers
should control his construction Of the law; and
has accordingly announced his determination
to pay the old wages (ten hours wages) for
eight hours work. This step is certainly cal
cuated to win the hearty approval of the
wOrkingmen engaged in the eight-hour move
ment. We only hope that it may not renew
and intensity the rush of all manner of iders
who fancy that Government work is always
half play and fat pickings to crowd and elbow
each other in hot scramble for Government
emDloyment.
Year: 1869




THE NEw-YORK TRIBUNE win commence, on or
about June ls the publication in weekly chapters of
a treatise by its Editor on PoIIucAL ECONOMY, de-
signed more especially to elucidate and defend the
policy of PROTECTION TO HOME INDUSTRY. lie ex-
pects TO bring the work within the compass of twenty
to twenty-five chapters Of three four columns eaoh
and to treat the subject with such simplicity and d
fectness that few can read these essays without at
east realizing that the Protective policy is either
grossly misunderstood or deliberately misrepe-
sented by the champions of Free Trade. The
public shall, at all events. realize that
we, who stand for Protection, habitualy read and
try to comprehend our adversares, while they ignore
our writings and grossly earicature our arguments


These essays win ultimately be printed together
but, in view Of the desperate efforts of the Free
Traders TO forestal opinion and try to wrest YER
diet from a public which has not heard the case
argued we ask the friends of Protection to aid us in
giving these essays as they originally fall from the
press. a general diffusion.


Tie Free Trade Leagne. organized in this city by
and in tho interests Of foreign manufacturers is ID
lolng assiduously through newspapers WHICH 1t
Year: 1869

We have supposed that nobody was credu-
lous enough to be disturbed by the stories
about alleged dissensioDs between Secretary
Fish and the President on the Alabama claims.
AT it seems, however, that here and there a
timid mortal, with one eye on the gold market
and the other on the guesses of the sensation
mongers, was made uneasy, we are glad to
print the emphatic statement on the subject to
be found in our Washington dispatches.
Year: 1869

The manly letter of the young son of Fred
ericl Douglass is stngng comment on the
action of the Western Association that sue
ceeded (but temporarily, as we hope0 in pre-
venting him from earning an honest living in
Washington at his trade. Mr.. Douglass now
goes from the case in the Government print
Jag Office TO a desk in the Office of the Regis
ter of Deeds for the District
Year: 1869

Nearly two hundred years have gone by since
the Founder of the Society of Friends made
this entry in his journal, and we still find our
selves needing, in our transactions with the
remnants of tribes once great, the spirit Of
equity and love thus manifested. May the sue
cessors of Fox leave behind them in far-of
regions Z" a good esteem Of truth and Friends"
Year: 1869

The report of the Pacific Railroad Commits
sioners is another loud hint to the managers of
the two roads as to their present and pressing
duty If these roads be promptly put in order,
and the money which the Commissioners re-
port as necessary to thai end be wisely spent,
much of the past dissatisfaction will be for
gotten. Now is their opportunity.
Year: 1869

OF course the stories about the dlssatisiac-
ton of the Haytians at the coming to them of
one of their own race honOred with the Gre
dentials of Minister Plenipotentiary for the
Great Republic. we're absurdly false. Still
there are some innocent souls that will be set
at rest by the authorized Washington dispatch.
Year: 1869

The proceedings in the Presbyterian Assem-
blies yesterday exhibit necessarily great
deal of the routine work which must always
mark the opening sessions of such bodies
They show, however, the exact phase of tho
Union question now presented TO each Assem-
bly,, and group together good deal of in
formation on that subject of principal interest
Year: 1869

Whoever is interested in mining operations
must not fail to read the liberal extracts from
the report of Commissioner Raymond to the
Secretary of the Treasury given on the eleventh
page of this mornings paper.
Year: 1869

Action Of tho San Francisco Chamber or Conn


merce ON the Alaska Fur Trade.


SAN FRANCISCO, March 10, 1888.
The committee OF the Chamber OF Commerce on
the Alaska fur trade after thorough investiga-
ton on the subject reported in favor OF the abolition
Of all restrictions not necessary toVrotect the young
and female seals, and submitted draft OF . bill,
which win AFFORD ample protection ana ct the same
industry. Tho committee are OF the opinion that
the government should aid ana encourage emigra-
tion and establish at early day Territorial gov
the bill were adopted by the Chamber and the Pres
dent was Instructed TO forward the same to our
representatives at Washington, and urge immediate
Congressional action upon the subject


The ChamDer declined to endorse the cOmmunlca-
ton from the Chamber OF Commerce of Memphis,
asking the government to aid IN the reclamation OF
lands on the Mississippi river.
Year: 1869

The fog which yesterday porning lay 80 thick upon
land and water excited, usual, some we'll
grounded apprchensions in the mind Of par
ties whose business compelled them TO cross
the river between the cities on either
shore. Throughout the morning there was
quite contest between old Sol and the vapory
clouds that would ever and anon gather so thick
and impenetrabe as TO completely obscure his light
and for time shut him out from the sight OF NOR
tails. River travel, In consequence, was much re-
tarded, and the apprehensons OF collisions and ac-
cidents became more general at the sight OF the
crowded boats which detention past the usual hours
Of starting occasloned. Up to twelve O'Clock
that the Union left the Brooklyn side OF
the Fulton ferry, and. after steaniing slowly In
dense fog prevailing at the moment, was entering
her slip at the New York side In safety. Through
imperfect pilotlng however. she was with great
violence against the Slip which caused her heave
SO az almost 10 bring her deck on level with the
surface or the water. Several persons were thrown
on the deck by the force OF the concussion and the
boats lurch, but nobody. luckily, was hnrf But


more imminent and certain danger was before the
crowd of people assembled on the front OF the boat.
course that collision with the Mincola, lying the
slip and ready TO start was inevitable. or course the
usual rush and panic ensucd, men In front turning
ON those in the rear and overturning them IN
the pe neil rush 10 the front. The Union steamed
on the prows or either boat came in direct contact
and tearing through each other up 10 near the sec


Ond chains. The woodwork new TO pieces In every
direction, hut with this exception and the night and
alarm OF the passengers no further harm was done.
Year: 1869

lifted over the rail, my God, Capt. Lew
and, fourteen days and nothing to eat. :
The mate died Of utter debility within
two hours after his rescue, notwithstand-
ing the strenuous exertions that We're
made to restore him to consciousness and
life All the men were not only as thin
as skeletons, but were covered with boils
caused by exposure to the salt water, and
which added greatly to the other miseries
of their hard lot. Every care was taken
of them, and by the time the bark reached
Fayal, on the Goth of January they were
strong enough to walk on shore
Year: 1869


in noticing in his last paper my communi-
cation, published in your daily Of the I'd
inst, informs us literally in respect to mat
ters in which we have, at present, no par
ticular interest, but is very careful to Keep
silent on all matters In respect to aohtch zee
sought or cared for tnJormation. We are
yet without any information as to how the
building of the Lake Shore road is To be
any ''blow at Rutland" or in respect to
his position in regard to equal rights in
railroad legislation. The easiest way to
dispose of d;sagreeable subject may be
to say notling adoM il but nc one ever,
heretofore, suspected the editor OF the
Courier of having any disinclinatien TO
stare the miSic," and we did not expect
any lodging Of this character from him.
We desire to know whether we can count
on him d. friend Of the old Democratic
principle of equal rights AID fair play, as
applied to railroad legislation. Some of
Us are not without apprehonsions that his
ideas OF equal rights are not unlike those
which the lrishman had in regard to
Hberty, who defined it being the right
to do as please, and to make everybody
else do as Iplease to have them" Is it his
platform that equal rights are very good
for Rutland, and the Rutland & Wood
stock railroad. but will not do for the
Lake Shore 2" Or will he favor gem
eral railroad law whic.. shall serve all
alike We are pleased to hea. iro.n him
that he desires the prosperity Of those
outside of Rutland as we'll as inside. and
regard this as hopeful indication that
he will, in time, outgrow the influence of
that spirit of narrow selfshness which
would seek favors for ones own locality
at the expense Of others.


LAKE SHORE
Year: 1869

MR.. EDITION, The late decision Of the three
branches Of our City Government to widen
Centre street from Freeto Commercial street,
opening street through the Richardson mon.
erty, (the preliminary steps having been ta-
ken, suggests train of thought ON the nam
ing ofstreets.


First-It seems desirable in naming streets.
that they should have descriptive meaning
IF a portion of it is on high ground, High
street is an appropriate name; If broader than
other streets, and it is not called Brood street
and does not bear the liberal donors name
and snowy part Of the city, State sireet Is
for this reason suitable name; but Free
street, for this reason, is not suitable name :.
it means everything, and therefore it means
nothing. II it was appropriate when it had
been only path, and received the name of .
street, it has now no meaning, for all streets
are equally free; and therefore the name should
have been changed long age.


And now as to the street first named. II
Centre street has in any respect been wanting
in reputation, new that it is to be widened,
and since no cross street is more central, would
not the slight alteration from Centre to Central
be an improvement, without an objection
especially as all do not agree as to the best
authority for spelling the former, and there il
no disagreement as TO that of the latter? G..
Year: 1869

Dom PEDRO of Brazil is the last monarch
remaining on American soil. Recently the
latent tyranny of bis nature has disclosed it.
selfin the most offensive way, and it is not un-
reasonable to anticipate that the people Will
soon try to throw off his yoke.
Year: 1869

At the Memorial Hall matters ARE
progressing in the most lively manner.
The room to be used as the alumni hail Is al
ready completed, and this week will probably
see the chapel room finished These rooms
will seat 800 persons EACH. In the wing for
the library, the a1coves and gallery are in q
forward condition, but another week will be
required for completion. The effect of the
massive finish of oiled black ash with the tint
ed ceilings and walls is very fine. The dedi-
cation services will take place August 10, in
the chapel room on the first floor IN order to
accommodate the alumni and those who have
GENEROUSLY contributed toward the. erection Of
this noble memorial, complimentary tickets
will be issued to the seats in the audience
Year: 1869

The Virginia Tea and Coffee Company continues
to receive daily fresh lots Of coffee tea and sugar
visit to the store corner Of slain and Ninth
streets will convince any one that tea, coffee, and
sugar, can be bought from single pound up at bag
and barrel price, and insure to housekeepers a
vast saving during the month. Lose no time, but
see for yourselves and save your money.
Year: 1869

large frauds had been perpetrated in nearly
all Of the upper wards by the Radicals, un-
der the superintendence of one of their
candidates for the Legislature, the fear
that the Conservatives had not carried this
legislative district after all was frequently
expressed.


This fear has proved without foundation,
for although the regular official returns have
not been made out, yet the following state
mcnt, made by the commissioners, is as near
correct as can be procured until the result
j. announced from Headquarters
Year: 1869

MONTGOMERY, May z5-Judge Busted is
now holding term of the United States Court
here. The Congressional Committee to inyes-
tigate his conduct are expected Tonight
Judge Busted has been here two weeks, and
was here when it was stated from Washington
that he desired the investigation to proceed at
Washington because it would be unsafe for
him to come TO Alabama.
Year: 1869

j. l.. Peabody. in the Prairie Farmer.
says:


"Let me inform your readers of a plan
to get hens to lay in winter. that learn
ed from Kansas man, something over
a year ago, and tried last winter with
good success. He told me that if I
would let my hens huddle together in
some warm corner, and not let them
roost, l should get plenty of eggs. {
had about twenty hens; my hen house
was a rough shed, eight fees square.
with small window and door on the
east. took down all roosting poles.
leaving the nest boxes only. With a
few short boards, made small shed
about four feet square, on the south
side OF the larger one, and covered it
with corn fodder, (straw is better). |
made hole for the hens to pass from
the large house into the small one. The
result was, my hens continued to Law
all wintef. You will have to drive them
In few times at first; they will soon
learn.to go in themselves. Put in wood
ashes occasionally to keep them from
vernin. There are great many, who
are not able to build an expensive hem
merry, bat any one can fix up a place
like this in an hour o; two, with very
little expense"
Year: 1869

This substance is much used in Eng
land (but only of late introduction in
to the United States) as substitute for
oil cloths, and especially in public libra
ries and churches, as 1t deadens the
sounds OF footsteps to remarkable de-
gree. 1t is made by combination OF
powdered cork and the poorer qualities
OF India rubber, and is painted or orna-
mented like the surface of oil cloths
1t is not suitable for chambers, as be-
Ing good conductor of heat, and teel-
ing as cold to the bare feet as wood or
oil cloth. A convenient application of
this substance is for cleaning knives
IND is made by covering a strip of wood
with it; then sprinkling the surface
with the cleansing powder, and rub
bing on the knife. The surface does
not wear away and the result is very
satisfactory.
Year: 1869

ing gloom told them that night was ap
preaching, and night under such circum
stances was death.


All day long Abigail Becker had fed
her fire, and sought TO induce the sailors
by signals-for even her strong voice
could not reach theln--to throw themsel.
yes into the surf, and trust TO Providence
and her for succor, In anticipation Of this,
she had her kettle boiling over the drifts
wood, and her tea ready made for restors
ing warmth and life to the half frozen
survivors. But either they did not un-
derstand her, or the chance of rescue seem-
ed too small TO induce them to abandon
the temporary safety of the wreck. They
clung to it with the desperate instincts of
life brought face to face with death. Just
at nightfall there was a slight break in the
west; red light glared across the thick
air, as if for one instant the eye of the
storm looked out upon the ruin it had
wrought, and closed again under lids of
cloud, Taking advantage of this, the
solitary watcher ashore made one more
effort. She walled out into the water,
every drop Of which, as il struck the
beach, became a particle of ice, and stretch-
ing out her arms, invited, by her gestures,
the sailors TO throw themselves into the
waves, and strive 10 reach her. Captain


1ackett understood her He called TO
his mate in the rigging of the other mast:
Ii is our last chance. will try! If |
live, follow me il drown, stay where
you are !" With a great effort he got off
bis stffly f'ozen over coat, paused for one
moment in silent commentator cf his
soul TO God, and throwing himself into
the waves, struck out for the shore. Alb.
igail Becker, breastdeep in the surl, avail
ted him. lie was almost within her reach
when the underow swept him back. BY
a mighty exertlon she caught hold of him,
bore him in her strong arms out Of the
water, and laying him down by the fire,
warmed his chilled blood with copious
droughts of hot tea The mate. who had
watched the rescue, now followed, and the
captain partly restored, insisted upon aid.
ing him. a. the former ueared the shore
WV lt'blllG Ndltl UlIlfu MN. u hIlA
tain IIackett caugh; hold Of him, hut the
underiow swept them both away, locked
in each Others arms. The brave woman
plunged after hem, and, with the strength
of n giantes+, bore them, clineing 10 each
other, to the shore, and up to her fire -
The five sailors followed in succession.
and were all rescued in the same way.


A few days after, Captain Hackett and
his crew were taken off Long Point by II
passing vessel and Abigail Becker re.
snmed her simple daily duties without
dreaming that she had done anything ex,
traordlnary enough to WIN for her the
worlds notice. In her struggle every day
for food and warmth for her children. she
hal no leisure time for The indulgence of
eli>congratulation. Like the woman of
Scri pture. she had only "done what she
could, in the terrible exigencv that had
broken the dreary monotony of her life
From the ATLANTIC MONTHLY Ior UoH
Year: 1869

ly ornamental There is the reading
room, which will be furnished with the
daily papers and leading periodicals, and
the library, richly stored with judiclous
selection of standard works There is the
lecture room, for further intellectual
enjoyment, and there are the bathrooms
and the spacious interior hollow square
paved with marble and having fountain
in the centre, as in the best "palatial
residence"


Its management, when open, will be
given into the hands of the leaders of the
leading popular religious denominations.
These will constitute the supervisory guar
dians or board Of trustees. They likewise
will have the choosing Of the directresses,
who will be its direct custodians. 1t is
essentially and exclusively q woman's
affair, and to women is to be given the
immediate and actual management, at
least as regards contact with the inmates.
Men are to have nothing to to with it dis
rectly are, in fact, to be sedulously kept
away from it, Through the general as
well as minute details OF management,
much of which is of course to be perfec-
ted hereafter, Mr.. Stewards administra-
tive ability will infuse and reveal itself.
The cost will be reduced to the lowest
figure possible under a most economical
and yet liberal Management No one is to
make any money out of it. The great
and chief beauty of the whole plan is the
perfect independence of every inmate.
Each one pays her bills as at a hotel, and
1t is in no ordinary sense to be considered
a charitable institution. Only working
young woman, or those seeking employ
ment, will be received The object is to
cheaper to these the expense of living and
give them the comforts and refinments of
a home, 1t is not the intention to take
from their homes those living with their
parents, unless under very peculiar cir.
cumstances, as when the parents are vi
cous and drunkards, but to throwopen its
doors TO those. without parents or guar
dians or homes. Lastly, in every instance
the stricklest scruntiny into character and
antecedent history be made before receiv-
ing one a> nn inmate.
Year: 1869

Punch sets down some of the uses of
adversely as follows:


You wear out your old clothes,


You are not troubled with many visitor.


You are exonerated from making calls


Crossing sweepers do not molest you.


Bores do not bore you.


\ young minister, whose reputation for
veracity was not very good, once ventured
to differ with an old doctor of divinity as
TO the efficacy ofthe use of the rod, Why
said he, the only time my father ever
whipped re was for telling the truth.
swell, retorted the doctor, sit cured you
of it, didn't it,"


WoOD ASHES FOR STRAW wBIRRIEs.--
There is no better fertilizer for strawber-
ries than ashes. We remember that one
of the best crops we ever bad VAS raised
when the only manure used was wood
ashes. All soils will not alike be benefited
by such an application but il is always
safe to use ashes in connection with other
manures. If ashes are only used, there
are fewer weeds, as no seed can be intro
duced by the manure.


WORTH kSowING. - The invention of
the circular saw originated in MiddIe-
bury.