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Year: 1869

We have before us q copy of an address
delivered recently in st. Louis by Mr.. Silas
Bent on "The Thermometrc Gateways to the
"Polen Apart from the scientific interest
which attaches to tho solution of any great
geographical problem, the question of how to
reach the Open Polar Sea has a particular
attraction just now, when new exploring ex-
petition is fitting out in Germany. Mr.. Bent
is an ex-oflicer of the United States Navy. He
has devoted great deal of attention to the
study of ocean currents, and has arrived at the
conclusion that the only means of penetrating
the Polar Sea is by following ono or another
of these great natural pathways. We have not
space to explain his theory at length, nor to
point out how far it has been verified by
actual experience it will be enough to say that
he makes out very strong case. The existence
of great equatorial ocean currents in both hem-
spheres is well-established fact. These cur
rents have constant direction westward.
Meeting the continents which lie across their
path, and changed in their specific gravity by
the heat of the sun, they send off warm streams
to the North and South-two in the Northern
hemisphere, and probably three in the Southern.
The latterwe need not here consider. The form
er are the Gulf Stream, which sets in north





easterly direction from the Gulf of Mexico
along tho coast of the North American Conti-
nent, but at some distance from the land; and
the Kuro-Siwo, or Japan current of the Pacific
which follows an almost precisely similar
course along the eastern shore of the Conti-
nent of Asia. Portions of both these currents
are DETECTED from the trunk, and washing the
western shores of Europe and America, give
to the countries which they touch tempera
ture much warmer than that Of correspond.
ing latitudes on the Eastern coasts. 1t is n
curious fact however, that while the warm
current parts with its heat readily whenever it
comes into contact with land, 1t does not mod
ify the temperature of the adjoining waters,
but flows on, isolated, so to speak, by the
colder ocean around it. The Japan current
finds Its way toward tho Pole by the way of
Behring's Strait; the Gulf Stream reaches the
Year: 1869

How much is Republican Legislature going
to vote out the public treasury for the support
of the corrupt party that rules and plumbers
this city, and for its use at the next election
Two answers arc given elsewhere IN our col
umns this morning; between them the Leglsla-
ture is to choose next week, or to make an
answer of its own.


The Committee has only cut down our City
and County Tax Levies a tri6e over one million
dollars. The Citizens Association show how
they may be fairly cut down over two and
half millions. We believe the legitimate ex-
penses can all be paid with the sums estl-
mated by the Citizens Association, and
that the extra million and half al
lowed by tic Committee is only n
concession Of that amount to the thieves OF
the Ring. Shall it be given to themf That
is the question, and the sole question, for
gentlemen in the Legislature to answer when
they come to vote on these Tax Leyies. We
beg them to remember that they are response
bic for every dollar which they authorize to
be raised for extrayagaRt or needless purposes
responsible not merely for the original rob-
berry OF the taxpayers involved, but for the
contribution of this money to strengthen
an organization conducted to perpetuate the
robbery.


This question comes up in the Assembly
next Tuesday We have in that body n
majority of twcnty-four. Gentlemen of the
majority! the people know that you un-
dersand the villainy Of these tax leyies, and
can prevent it if you will. We give you fair
notice that we shall hold every man of you to
n strict account for your voto on every item.
We are going to sec whether the plunder of
the City is to go on, and whether Republican
Legislature will openly pander to the shame
less Ring. If you do, your constituents shall
l-pn,v IL
Year: 1869

The bill prohibiting non-resdents from leas
ing stalls in the New-York markets. which the
Democrats have pushed through the Assembly,
has the appearance of a bold black-mailinS
operation. A resident of New Jersey has
perfect right to carry on business in New
York; and it is certainly for our interest to
attract commerce from every side. great
many of our market-dealers come from the
neighboring State, where market-gardens
abound. They pay us taxes on their business
operations, and do great deal to increase our
wealth and cheaper the cost of provisions. II
we adopt the exclusive policy, which even
China has abandoned, We shall, of course,
throw the market business into the hands OF
monopoly, increase the expenses of living, and
diminish the revenues of the city. The next
step-and just as reasonable and legal one
as this-would be to prohibit Jerseymen
from doing business in Broadway or Wall-st.
Or, to simplify the matter, why should not
the Legislature enact at once that no man who
does business in New-York shall live anywhere
except on Manhattan IslandY In point of fact,
we doubt whether the cOncOctors of this Mar
ket Bill expect or wish it to become law. 1t
strikes at very valuable business, and great
deal of money can be made by bleeding the
victims. The Senate had better stop this bit
of rascalty by throwing out the bill.
Year: 1869

fore have occupied since society was formed,


and the rights of property were respected. The
contributions exacted by Government, and the
various calls made for the well-being OF the
helpless, are less burdensome than among any
other people; while the advantage he enjoys IN
being a partaker Of the skill of many ingenious
men, the result Of unwearied years OF patent
thought as well as Of the contributions MADE
to morality and religion by wise and good men,
should incite him to habit of contemplation
that he too may contribute to the general stock
by presenting an industrious, intelligent, and
well-ordered family, and such fields and such
garden and orchard ground as any one belong
ing to his nation may feel pride in behold
ing. OF course, when one aims to make such
an exhibit, the practice of economy, Of temper
ance, and of morality, will be Indispensable for
mon these was founded whatever goodness lies
within himself, iand he will have the proud
consciousness when his last days-days of weak
ness and of dissolving aspiratiOn-shall come,
and other, and better ones are Immediately be-
fore, that he left much of Immortality behind
Year: 1869

We wait for the evidence before believing
the assurance of the Albany Democrats that
there are signs of conflict between the Gov
ernor and his party. Thus far they seem to
have a most amiabe division of the duties


They do the stealing, and he keeps up the
respectable show outside. And because we
still incline to believe that the understanding
between them is perfect, we second the more
heartily Senator Folger's appeal for prompt
disposition of the bills which he has vetoed.
After these have accumulated until an oppor-
tunity shall have offered for the numerous
interests affected to combine their forces,
there will be the greatest danger of solid
Democratic vote for passing the bills over the
Governors veto, and for enough log rolling"
among the Republican friends of the several
Year: 1869

While we have reports of frosts at the South
whereby the blades of the cotton-plant, just
peeping from the ground, have suffered
severely, we are blessed with the best of
weather. at the North. The temperature Is
colder than is usual at this season; for there
is still very much snow, especially IN the
woods and on our hills and higher table
lands; but this succession of frosty nights and
sunny days is exactly what was needed to
insure very large yield of Maple
Sugar, now particularly desirable because
of the high price of Cane Sugar based on the
Cuban Revolution. The air is still keen, even
by day, which keeps back the buds and goes
far to insure that good yield of Fruit which
we have awaited for years. Such days are
favorable to Spring work and we cherish san
guine hopes that 1869 is destined to prove n
year of signal productiveness. or course, there
is time yet for all manner of blights and dis
astcrs but the omens are thus far propitious.
Year: 1869

Farmers and others who are connected with
the industries of the months now before us,
and which from the earliest days have been
periods of activity and of hope, will do well
carefully TO consider all their plans, that fail
urcs may be avoided, at least so far as human
wisdom has the power of ayeTting. In every
undertaking so many ways are presented in
which any act can be performed, and new
conditions so tend TO make tho number still
greater, that the mind is often perplexed and
unable to decide with promptness and satsfac
ton. 1t is true that this embarrassment is less
where long experience has given expertness,
and where the duties of the season proceed
with the regularity of mechanism; still, it
will be discovered that influences are at work
to disturb, moro or less, that which was sup
posed fixed and in such cases it has been
found that even n slight original modification
exercises marked influence upon subsequent
operations. The truth is, all the affairs of this
world are as nuctuating as the reflection of
sunbeams on tho shaded stream, and generally
the best efforts will be rewarded rs much from
the sum of the general average of productions
as from the gifted foresight. But tho greatest
advantage to be derived from foresight and
from caution are to bo experienced in the
building of o mans general character and
while he reaps tho products of fields, or re-
ceiyes the rewards of mechanical industry, he
lays up within himself other fruits of no less
value


TO study in detail all that relates TO ones
fields, or daily occupation, whatever it may be,
will be as much duty as pleasure; and to
the farmer the unfolding of leaves and BIOS
humninO Of tho eli g
birds and the general awakening of nature to
the delightful influences of Spring, should be
met by corresponding outgrowth and actv-
ity in him who, rs we are told, was created
little lower than the angels. The wise mana
ger will consider, by such light as tho age af-
fords, and he will be unfortunate, or TO be
blamed, If he has neglected to seek it, whether
the fertility Of his fields is more than sufficient
to produce moderate crops in favorable seasons:
whether other and better implements, by which
labor can be saved, are not required; whether
the stock of animals on hand should not be
exchanged, or improved; whether household
conveniences arc such as tighten care, and
whether the members Of tho family are pron-
erly instructed, their wants understood and
their morals guarded; in short, such duties be-
longing to the farmer, and to the father of n
family, arc many and of constant recurrence,
and they may be said to correspond, though in
less degree, to the benefcent oversight of
the Providence which considers the nations of
mankind in various stages of progress.


human being can exercise no higher quality
than in careful survey Of the objects subject
to his control, and to be shaped to ends from
which happiness is to be derived The Ameri-
can farmer should realize that he occupies
higher position than any Of his class ever be-
Year: 1869




In the neighborhood Of London, to which
access is had by railway, plan Tor proVldlhg
houses for the better class OF artisans is ABOUT
to be put in execution. A plot of "a acres mas
been leased for 90 years, on which 600 houses
with gardens attached, are to be bullt, some
more costly than others, and it is ID the plan
that they are to be let at such rate that In
st years the occupant will become the owner
subject to q moderate ground rent for the re-
mainder of the period. The work Is to proceeu
forthwith, and already 300 houses have Deen
oppled for The organization is species OF co"
operation, assisted by capitalists, and 1t Is de-
clored that the investment is as certain OF lalf
returns as any other.


On the occasion of the laying Of the corner
stone of one of the buildings, the Earl OF
Shaftesbury delivered an address, IN which ne
said that the people of England never would
be in the condition he hoped for until every
family had comfortable sitting-room ana
three bedrooms. His experience taught INN
that men become more sober and better mem
bers of society when they leave the infected
dens of the metropolis He had known
drunkards, even, to reform on leaving mser-
able lodgings for better abodes. He hated
the system in which six families lived In
one building with one staircase. The Queen
upon her throne was not more dignified than
a SOBER honest, and Industrious man, bringing
ND his family in the faith and love OF God /;
and he added that if he could see the working
men of England brought to the condition to
which he referred, he would be the first to pro-
pose universal suffrage


These certainly are noble sentiments, and
our capitalists and business men shOule be
induced to place similar homes within the reach
of the mechanics of our own city, Coopera-
ton to this end needs the business tact as well
as the pecuniary aid of business men to insure
its success, A benevolent enterprise Of this
kind, if managed by fair business men. could
not fail, because Providence always assists un-
dertakings so conducted.
Year: 1869

"Shall women be elected to Office ~ Is a
question now undergoing practical test in
London, where no less a person than Miss
Burdett COutts has offered herself as a candl-
date for the place of Poor Law Guardian.
What may be the lady's chances of success we
have no means of Judging; but she has obvious
qualifications for the place, combining practi-
cal philanthropy with capacity for business,
and the place is one for which woman seems
remarkably well fitted. If public charity could
always be doled out by wOman's hand, 1t
would be moro grateful, more efectual, and
less costly. Englishmen would hear no more
of the horrors of workhOuses. Paupers would
no longer be treated worse than cOnyicts. And
with this improvement there would also be
more economical and judiciOus administration
of charitable funds, for women have the best
knack of saving in small ways and quick
eve to distinguish real from feigned distress.
Some years ago The Spectator coined very
happy phrase when it suggested that government
would be much more carefully administered If
"the House of Commons had wife," There
is q function of government in all civilized
countries which corresponds to the functions OF
a housewife The care of those who by crime
OF misfortune are incapable of taking care OF
themselves is, or ought to be, analogous to the
supervision of family; and for most OF the
details of this work we dare say even our own
country will ultimately discover that women
are much better qualified than men. Such
woman, for instance, as Dorothy j.. Dix would
make an admirable Commissioner of Charities
and Correction-not to say good warden OF
Sing Sing, or keeper of the City Prison.
Year: 1869




We are Informed that the American planters
and merchants of the Sandwich Islands. who
are large majority of the foreign population,
desire annexation to the United States, and
are ready to accept the burdens along with the
privileges Of such union but they cannot just
now realize this wish because they are living
under a constitutional King, the independence
of whose Government is guaranteed by Great
Powers therefore they propose and urge the
next thing-a stepping-stone to annexation
Reciprocity. They want to sell to us free of
duty all their sugars and other products, and
buy of us all their imports, so that we and
they shall trade together like people of one
land. This will Americanize the Islands, and q
thorough Amercanization of the Islands will
secure our interests in the Pacific, so that we
need not be in haste about the question of
annexation England is not backward TO Angli-
cize where her people get a foothold; and it
is asserted by well-nfOrmed American residents
of tho Islands that, if we do not now take
steps to Americanize them, England will
Anglicize them. She has sent there a Bishop
and an influential clergy and an Australian
line of steamships is to touch at Honolulu, that
will accommodate sugars to reach distant
market and bring back Australian emigrants.
In view of these statements, and If it be, as
asserted, that we shall gain moro in internal
revenue than we shall lose on imports by this
measure of reciprocity, the subject is deserving
of the most careful consideration on the part
of tile American Senate.
Year: 1869

The confirmation of Mr.. Bailey as Collector
of the Thirty-second District is a tribute to his
integrity, tenacity, and courage. Mr. Bailey
has triumphed over tremendous opposition
His new work is a great work, and we are
sure that in the execution of its duties he will
be worthy of the confidence reposed in him by
the President and the Senate.
Year: 1869

The nomination of Gen. Adam Badeau as
member of the English Legation is a deserved
compliment to a worthy and gifted gentleman.
Gen. Badeau will carry into his new station
culture, experience, and the personal confidence
of the President.
Year: 1869

measures, to secure the requisite majority lie,
publcans who want to defeat the schemes OF
the Ring should look to it that this be pre-
vented. The way to do it is to push things
When bill comes back vetoed, take it up
nromptly, and make an end of it,
Year: 1869

The following curious story is told by
correspondent of Land dHd Water Lon
don magazine:


The following adventure may serve as
n warning to others: Last Saturday took
my first bath of the season in the beautiful
and retired pool below the Weir at Odney,
near Cockham. This pool, like most of
the pools on the Thames, is known to be
dangerous when much water is coming
down, as the undercurrants are very
strong, flowing directly back beneath the
upper-down current until they reach the
boarding, which is extensively undermined
AS the water was low, no danger was ap-
pretended on this score, even by poor
swimmer out of practice like myself
had with me n young retriever of very
large breed, famous swimmer,
whom, unheeding, l left upon the
bank united. While swimming on my
back, and splashing with my feet, friend
Rollo, thinking, doubtless, his master was
in bad way, fastened with all speed to-
wards me; having turned on my breast, l
was then swimming leisurely away TO
about the middle of the pool, which Is fif-
teen feet deep When l felt the dog close
upon me struck out hard, but could not
get away, his claws scratching my back,
and bobbing my nose under water repeat
edly, till he sent mo right under by putting
his paws on my shoulders When l came
up out of breath and with mouth full of
water ut his side, yelled out rs well as
could, Quiet, Rollop This was heard
above the noise of the waterfall, and at
tracted the attention of some gentlemen
near the bridge; but it failed in its effect
ON my poor dog, who, delighted to see
me above water again, began fondling,
and again putting his paws on my shoul
ders and head, sent me down under water
ever so far. Thinking my only chance
was to dive from him under water, turned
under the water and struck out as fast as
possible, and as long as l could keep un-
der. Tho boatman tells me he had seen or
heard none of this, swimming towards the
other side of the pool, when turning
round at this moment, neither 1 nor the
dog were in sight, and he got alarmed, as
] kept so very long under water. He saws
the dog must have dived after me. When
came up, greatly spent and out of breath,
to my horror the dog was close to me.
AGAIN and again he was upon me. When
came up the last time, gasping and ex-
hausted, | hit the dog with all my might
hard on the tender part of hisnose, driving
him away three or four yards. I then
struck out for the shore with all my
strength-a race for dear lise-my faithful
dog close at my heels | touched the
ground with my knees and with an utter
exhaustion staggered the two PAGES to
the bank, and fell down with heaving
chest and gasping breath, unable to move,
while my poor dog licked me all over to
show his gladness at my having got out
safe. Having had so narrow an escape of
life, for most likely the dog would have
prevented those from diving after M who
were ready to help me land whom now
beg most sincerely to thank), l think it
my duty to warn others, as few know what
dangerous companion dog is in the
water, unless, indeed, it is specially broken
in, or swimming with those who, unlike
the writer, are perfectly at home in the
midst of the deep"
Year: 1869

world take a drop of Nectar. His
opinion, therefore, must be based
upon hearsay. Aud that is precisely
@hat we complain Of, that our
whiskey should be thus defamed in
the public prints without hearing,
without trial, and without therefore
an opportunity of entering proper
defence. We are no lawyers, but it
seems to us that an action for damages
would lie for our whiskey, and that
plaintiff, before colored jury, might,
with reasonable certainty, count upon
a handsome VERDICT Courier.
Year: 1869

A California manager has adopted the eXpedient
with regard to babies at the theatres which the
manager OF the Royal Victoria in London was COM
PEELED to abandon. All mothers bringing infants In
the boX ONCE where tbey are chacSed or tagged in
such manner as not to get "miXed," and to escape
the accident Of mistaken identity. This was
not come for their babies, and the theatre was
thus made sort OF founding hospital, But at Gold
Hill, in California the doorkeeper OF Piper's Opera
House is subjected TO no embarrassment whatever
about the uncalled-for babies He simply sends them
to Currie's auction store There they are sold for
the benefit OF the management AT Gold Hin baby
is a well OF happiness worth many ounces OF the
precious metal IN the New Cut, Lambeth, baby is
nftentmes little squalng incubus to be shaken on
TIE world has its contrasts.
Year: 1869

Do Won feel weak, debilitated, easily tiredP
Does "a little extra exertion produce palpita-
ton OF the hearth Does your liver, or your Kid
news, frequently get out Of order? Do you have
spells of short breathing, or dyspepsia7 Are your
bowels constpated? Do you have spells of fantng,
or rushes of blood to the head2 Is your memory i'm
pairedR Is your mind constantly dwelling upon this
subject? Do you feel dull lstless, mopng, tired OF
company, of life? Do you wish to be left alone, to
get away from everybody Does any little thing
make you start or jump2 Is your sleep broken or
restless2 Is the lusre of your eye as brlantP The
bloom on your cheek as brightP Do you enjoy your
self in society as well? Do you pursue your business
with the same energy? Do you feel as much con-
ndence in yourself? Are your spirits dull and nag
gng given to fits OF melancholy? II so, do not lay
it to your liver or dyspepsia. Have you restless
nights? Your back weak, your knees weak, and
have but little appetite, and you attribute this to
dyspepsia or liver complant2


Did YOU ever think that those bold, def
ant, energetic persevering, successful business
men are always those who are In per-
feet health? You never hear such men COM
plain of being melancholy, of nervousness, of pal
pitation of the heart. They are never afraid they
cannot succeed in business; they don't become sad
and discouraged they are always polite and plea
SAINT in the company of ladies, and look you and
them right in the face-none Of your downcast looks
or any other meanness about them


How many men, from badly cured diseases, have
brought about that state Of weakness that has re-
duced the general system SO much as to induce al
most every other disease-idiocy, lunacy paralysis,
spnal affections suicide and almost every other form
Of disease which humanity is heir to- and the real
cause of the trouble scarcely ever suspected and
have doctored for all but the right one.


These diseases require the use OF Diuretic.
Year: 1869

CHILD SMoTHERED. Coroner Pepderpast
held an inquest on IA child at Mount Pleasant
on Tuesday, which came to its death by being
smother!ed while sleeping in bed with its par
ents' 1t Is supposed. One thing which adds to
the slDguIarity Of the circumstance is. that a
chIld was similarly smothered in the same fami-
y y about a year and half ago.-4HithUetopn