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Year: 1869

The hopeful expressions of the new
Secretary Of Treasury, concerning his
ability to anticipate payment OF interest
or principal on considerable Gums of
our bonds. and the abundance of money
for the ordinary operations Of the De


partment, find pleasant confirmation
in the monthly statement Of the Public
Debt, prom 'tiy published this morning


The debt has been reduced over two
millions and half, in spite of the issue
OF nearly three millions of bonds to the
Pacific Railroads Thus, aside from this
extraordinary expenditure, which is to
be stopped within another month,
the actual reduction Of the Debt proper
during the past month amounted to five
aud q half millions; while the present
condition of the Treasury such that it
this statement had been delayed four or
five days, after Mr.. McCullough's fash
ion. it might have shown a reduction of
some four millions more Thus, our
Debt is diminishing. our receipts are in
creasing, and, under the honest Admin
istration we are to have, we shall more
largely increase; while simultane eously
the extraordinary outlays required by
the construction of the Pacific Railroads,
their clio e, and give US a hap
py conjunction of elements favorable to
the Public Credit The situation is au.
spicious and cheering. Who can now
fail to see the path to resumption? Con
tinue to appreciate the credit Of the Gov
ernment, collect its revenue and stop
its expenditures by such means rs are
in the easy reach Of the Ad-
and the time is at hand
when we can sell for gold n long bond
at low interest in any quantities desired.
Then, the business of the country comes
pack once more to solid basis, for Re.
sumption is achieved. c
Year: 1869

England, like Germany, is ready to
acknowledge the rights OF all inhabitants
of a country to give up their allegiance
to their native land, and to acquire citi
zenship in the country to which they
may emigrate. The Royal Commission
ers have just made report in favor of
recognizing naturalization as alternating
British subjects from their allegiance to
England-N. Y, Tribune.
Year: 1869

The London Lancet says: "Our old
friend tight lacing has again made IFS ap-
pearanca. Beaten back for time, proba-
bly more by fashion than by the spread of
knowledge, he has not been killed, but has
only recoiled apparently for better spring,
for its victims are as numerous and pitiable
as eger. The folly is one which was for
melly to be found mainly in the drawing
room, but now it also fills cur streets. 1t is
lamentable to observe at every turn wo-
man, young or old; who moves forward in a
stopping position, unable even to hold her
self upright in consequence of the eonstraiHt
upon the muscles O. the back If the evils
of tight lacing we're confined to the distorted
appearance which it never fails to produce,
we might regret indeed to see the female
form divine so defaeed; but it would scarce
" be in our province to comment uroa It.
But as medical practitioners, we see its
effects every day in the train Of nervous and
dyspeptic symptoms by which it is constant
Il indicated. and in the still more grave and
internal mischief of permanent character
which is often caused by it. Until some
little physiological knowledge is made part
Of female education, and is considered an
accomplishment. we suppose it is Of little
use TO protest against the cruel injury to
health which women thus inhict upon them
selves. The matter is one that is worse
than crime-it is folly, for beauty is de-


stroyed by the process which is intended to


increase it,
Year: 1869

Ofall the myriad moods Of mind


That through the soul came throncing.
Which one was e'er so dear, so kind,


So beautiful, as longing.
The thing we long for, that we are,


For one transceudent moment;
Before the present, poor and bare.


Can make its sneering comment.
Still, through our palt.y stir and strife,
Grows down our wished Ideal;
And longing moulds in clay what life


Caryes in the marble Real;
To let the new lie in we know,


Desire must ope the portal
Perhaps the longing to be so


Helps make the soul immortal
Longing is Gods fresh heaveuward viii,
With our poor earthward striving;
We quench It that we may be still


Content with merely living;
But, would we learn the hearts full scope
Which we are hourly wronging,
Our lives must climb from hope to hope,
And realize our longing.
All! let US hope that to our praise


Good God not only reckons
The moments when we tread his ways,
But when the spirit beckous;
That some slight good is also wrought
Beyond self satisfaction,
When We are simply good in thought,
How e'er we fail in action.
Year: 1869

We have TO go to Il Western paper to
learn that General Rosccrans' little game
in declining tl.c nomination Tor Govern
or Of Ohio was founded upon an intcn-
ton TO proceed to New y Iork, and, if
possible, form grand company for the
purpose of constructing railroad from
the city of Mexico to Acapulco, OH the
Pacific coast. That is Il splendid scheme.
and il RoSccvanS succeeds in carving
it out he is likely TO find himself better
off than if he were elected Governor of
Ohio ten times over. But Rosy talks
too much, His vanity will not permit
him to keep II secret no matter how
good thing he has III hand. And il
would not be surprising if this new
project Of railroad from the city Of
Mexico to the Pacific coast was to re-
suit in profit to others than himself just
from this premature ventilation of his
design in an obscure town in the into
rior of Mexico. Let General Rosccrans
emulate General Grant and keep his
mouth shut.
Year: 1869

\ dispatch from Michigan says -
From present appearances tie corn
crop in this vicinity will be far below
the average. With WARM weather du-
ring the fall, and no early trosts, the
yield will be somewhat over half an
average crop. Many fields are already
injured past recovery by the wet and
cold.
Year: 1869

Chase FavOring II New Party.


1t is said that just after the result OF
the Virginia election became known
Chief Justice Chase wrote u conlidcn-
tial letter to Il prominent politician i'll
this State, an old friend of his, wherein
he expressed much qualification at the
defeat of the bitter cndcrs in Virginia,
and reioiccd over the success Of the
Conservatives. The Chief Justice eX-
pressed the hope that results similar TO
that in Virginia would be produced i'll
Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas, and
strongly limited that in his opinion the
Republican party had served its day,
and the time was at hand when u new
Conservative party should be formed
which would embrace the moderate
men Of all existing parties. This letter
was kept very quiet for some time, but
after our election was over the gentle
man to whom it was addressed seemed
to consider the seal Of secrecy removed
and showed it around quite freely. lie
refused, however, to give it to the press.
Year: 1869

1t is sometimes useful to hear what
our neighbors have to say with refer
ence to the United States. Here is a
specimen from the Trouto Leader:
watching the progress of politics in
the United States one is often forced into
considering what is the use of the bal.
lot. Look at the history of Texas for
the past two months. There the Dem
ocrats and Republicans are fighting for
the Governorship. The people promise
a Democratic majority, but the govern
ment at Washington is bound to support
the Republican party; and as the State:
are free country that government Is
Of course, free to act as it chooses
Orders are therefore issued from the
White House to dismiss every person
holding office in Texas who is going tc
vote the Democratic ticket. The ballot,
then, is no protection. American news
papers prate loudly enough if they car
out up an English la ndlord who ask:
his tenants to vote for his personal
friend, and they call.it gross oppression
and many other hard names. But what
is this procedure of the United States
government but the worst kind of de,
spotismi Surely uIder such rule the
ballot becomes a mockery, and Republi
can freedom little else than an impos
lture,n
Year: 1869




Yesterday afternoon, while service
was being held in the lecture room of
the Congress Streel Methodist Church,
and lust as Rev. DR.. Butler had con.
cluded an address, smoke was discover
ed issuing from the registers in vast vol
umes. 1t was immediately surmised
that fire was in progress IN the room
below. an effort was made to discover
the truth in the matter, but very inop-
portunely some stumbling individual
accidentally tripped against one of the
REGISTERS making a loud noise which
startled the congregation and preclpl-
tated the most intense excitement many
supposing that portion OF the hoor
had given way. An immediate rush
was made for the door, and a fearful
and indescribabie scene ensued. The
large, number of children present were
in danger of being crushed to death, and
cries of trightful import rang through
the building. A number of the more ulet
of the congregation stood upon their
seats and endeavor to quiet the assem-
blape. As it was evident that the
danger from fire was not immediate,
some enc struck up a familiar tune
which was taken up by others, and dur
ing the singing partial quiet was re,
stored, and less expeditions egress OF
the audience took place. 1t is somewhat
remarkable that no one was Injured
during the confusion. A large hole was
eut into the floor 20 enable the hremen
/ to get at the fire, but the damage VIII
not exceed five hundred dollars, fully
insured.
Year: 1869

THE movement on foot in Mobile and
New Orleans for some time past to es-
tablish cotton on coin basis, or IN
other words, to demand gold in pay
ment for cotton, seems to advance slow
Year: 1869

If the Republicans had unitedly
taken the field on a platform like that
adopted in this county the Democrats
could not have made a respectable hight.
Intelligsncer, Of yesterday.


In proof of this statement, we beg TO
suggest the result in Ohio county. If
the platform, which our neighbor care
fully suppressed from the day OF its
adoption in Ohio county, had been put
forth By the Republicans of the other
counties, the State would have been
saved. AS it wasn't, the State was lost.
But as the great specific which would
have preserved the Republican party
had it been generally applied, fully
doubled the Democratic majority in
Ohio county, where it was applied, we
greatly regret that the Republicans
generally, did not take the field on q
platform like that adopted here.
Year: 1869

Without any special complaint, except a grad


ual declination of bodily strength and nervous
erergy, will find in the TONIC A FOUNTAIN
OF VITALITY ANDINVIGOR AS RE-
FRESHLNG AND EXT HILERATING As
A POOL IN The DESERT TO THE SAND
SCQRCuED AND PAINTING TRAVELLER
Year: 1869

The Legislature of West Virginia hav'
ing, by virtue of the power vested In
them by the Constitution of the State
permanently located the Capital at
Charleston, a portion of the citizens OF
Kauawha county have undertaken 10
erect a building to be used temporarily
by the Legislature and the State Off
GERS.


This building is now under contract,
and the work of construction is vigor'
ously prosecuted.
Year: 1869

The New York World. having advised
Charles A. Dana, of the Sun, to quit
seeking Office and stick to his velocipede,
Dana says in reply: 1--WE are much
obliged to our neighbcr for his favora-
BILE opinion, which we esteem as high
compliment. But as to the advice, We
do not see the wisdom Of it. Stick to
our velocipede. That is the very thing
we have been doing; whereas, there is
every reason to believe that if we had
sent the velocipede to General Grant we
should have got the office"
Year: 1869

A gentleman passing by the jail of
country town, heard one of4the prison.
ers through the CRATES, of his cell, sing.
ing in the softest and most melodious
tone that favorite song, "Home. Sweet.
home" His sympathies were very much
excited in favor Of the unfortunate ten
ant of the dungeon, and upon inquiring,
the cause of his incarceration, was in.s
formed that he was put in Jail for beat-
ing his wife.
Year: 1869




The first exhibition of the scholars OF the above
in Sixteenth street. nesr Fifth avenue. The attend
ance was large and highly select. Dr. Blumenthal,
the President OF the institution. commenced the
proceedings by the delivery of an address
which was Of a very Interesting character. After
welcoming the friends OF the Institution the
learned Doctor went to speak OF the system
pursued. He said the mmicry peculiar to deaf
mutes is made available 10 teach them to initiate the
various movements OF the ps the tongue and the
mouth. Teacher and pupil together practise with
mirror before them, and the child initiates the
motions and thus joins the labials and con-
child feel upon the teachers throat or chest, and
the hard consonants, such as % X, by the
impression OF the forcibe breath upon the
pupils hand and the observation OF the motions
are combined and sylables and words formed. Pic
tora Illustrations follow, and the child Is made to
say what he sees on the picture


At the conclusion OF the address, five young chill
oren OF abous SIX years OF age, four OF them boys
and the other girl, were brought forward aud their
tutor commenced speaking to them. AS fast as the
words were formed by the mouth OF the teacher the
children pronounced them, and afterwards
older children, two OF its number being con-
genital mutes, were then brought forward
ana put through course OF reading and writ
ing from the teachers lips These elder children
were also examined IN geography history and
arithmetic, and gave answers that would be credit
10 many classes In schools where the pupils are
blessed with both speech and hearing. The exhibit
tlon throughout was both interesting and wonder
fui and considerable interest was evlnced by the
audience.


At the close Of the exhibition Judges Daily and
Cardozo made some pleasant remarks endorsing the
system taught in the Institution.
Year: 1869

sensation has been caused by the discovery OF the
dreadful crime IN tsat usually peaceful negaoorhoou
ana the press OF that city Is almost entirely ocoupeu
with the discTss0n and publication Of the partic1-
lars OF the occurrence.
Year: 1869

The Use OF WALKING.-Walking, for young
and active people, is by far the best exercise
riding is good for the elderly, middle-aged, and
invalids. The abuse of these exercises consists
n taking them when the system is exhausted
more or less by previous fasting or by mental
.abors. Some persons injudiciously attempt a
long walk before breakfast under the belief that
it is conducive TO health. Others will get up
early to work three hours at some abstruse men
tai toll. The effect in Doth instances is the
same; it subtracts from the power of exertion
in the after part of the day. \ short saunter or
some light reading before the meal is the best
indulgence Of the kind otherwise the waste
occasioned by labor must be supplied by rour-
ishmeht, and the breakfast will necessarily be-
come heavy meal and the whole morning 5
comfort sacrificed by weight at the chest, from
imperfect digestion of food. These observatio2s
apply especially to elderly persons, who are
prone TO fatter themselves into the persuasion
that they use their mental or bodily powers
in age as in youth.
Year: 1869

THE SIAMEsE TwIxs.-The following gossip
concerning the Siamese twins seems rather
apochryphal, but it is on the authority of that
eminent savant, "Mark Twain we hand it
around for the benefit of chronological science :


Chang belongs to the Good Templars, and is
hard-working and enthusiastic supporter of all
temperance reforms But, TO his bitter distress


every now and then Eng gets drunk, and, of
course, that makes Chang drunk too. This un-
fortunate thing has been great sorrow to
Chang, for il almost destroys his usefulness in
his favorite field of effort. As sure as he is to
head great temperance procession Eng ranges
mp alongside OF him, prompt 10 u minute and
drunk rs a lord but vet no more dismally and
hopelessy drunk than his brother who has not
tasted drop. And so the two begin to hoot
and yell, and throw mud aud bricks at the Good
Templars and, of course, they break up the
procession. 1t would be mapfestly wrong to
punish Chang for what Eng does, and, there
fore, the Good Tempsrs accept the untoward
situation, and suffer in silence and sorrow


They have officially and deliberately examined
into the matter, and find Chang blameIess


They have taken the two brothers, and filed
Chang full of warm water and sugar and Eng
full of whiskey, and in twenty-five minutes it
was not possible to tell which was the drunkest


Both were as drunk as loons-aud on hot whis-
key punches, by the smell of their breath Yet
all the while Chang's principles were uusulied,
his conscience clear; and so all just men con-
fessed that he was not morally, but only physi-
cally drunk. By every right and by every moral
evidence the man was strictly sober and
therefore, it caused his friends all the more an
gush to see him shake hands with the pump
and try to wind his watch with his night key.
Year: 1869

All who have real estate for sale or to let,
and those desiring to purchase such property,
will find to their interest to advertise In TRIBUNE
Its aggregate circulation exceeds that OF any other news
paper and In addition TO this advantage THE TRIBUNE
will be found, not only in EewYork all its cities ana
villages, but In every State and Territory throughout the
Union The advertisement should be brief as will
allow OF the advantages claimed being made TO the
reader We would especially dwell the fact that tho
subscribers for the three editions OF THE TRIBUNE Daily
Semi Weekly and Weekly comprise individuals in every
business professions consequently advertisements in each
read by oil classes THE TRIBUNE deyotes especia
attention to reports Of sales Of real estate both in city
and country, thus adding greatly the value Of It's col


umns as an advertising medium The charges for adyer
taing arc as follows DAILY TRIBUNE Is cents per line
Tor each insertion; WEEKLY TRIBUNE q per llne SEMI
WEEKLY TRIBUNE Is cents per line About ten words OF
our VIDE columns average line. Terms advance
Year: 1869

A FATHER FORCED TO LET HIS Son
Drown IN ORDER TO SAVE MANY
LIVES An occurrence of an excec'-
ingly melancholy character is reported
to have taken place yesterday afternoon
at the Passaic river bridge of the Newark
and New York Railroad. A little boy
ten years of age, the son of l-r. Decker,
the bridge teuder, fell overheard. The
draw was open at the time, and train
of cars beiug near at hand, coming a
long at swift rate, the unfortunate
man was unable to leave his post else
the entire passenger train would be in
danger of dashine into the river; so that
the agonized father had to look on and
actually see the child sink, though he
could easily have saved him. When
the draw was closed he went to look for
the body, and he found it with life ex-
tincs. Redundant and expressive
though it be, the English language does
not contain words that would convey an
idea even of the fearful ordeal through
which poor Decker passed during those
few terrible moments. Who can pic
ture the feelings of that agonised, heart
broken parent, when he picked up the
body of his child-"Dead dead /! My
God, dead p as he frantically exclaim.
ed.-Ne,cark ~. J) journal.
Year: 1869

A Milwaukee man who had dcposi
ted one hundred dollars in savings
bank, and was told the interest would
be five per cent. came promptly at the
end of the year with five dollars in small
currency to pay that interest. When
told that the fva dollars went the other
way he Looked up in astonishment, and
he went away wondering why man
should pay him for being allowed to
take care of his money whole year.
Year: 1869

All who have real estate for sale or to let,


ard those desiring TO purchase or rent such property
will find il their interest TO advertise In The TRIBUNE


II, aggregate circulation exceeds that OF any other neWa
ruer and In addition to this advantage THE TRIBUNE
will be found not only NewYork and all It's cities and
villages but in every State and Territory throughout the
Union. The advertisement should be as brief as VIII
ALLOW Of tie advantages claimed being made clear to the
reader We would especially dwell on the fact that the
sGbscrbers for the three editions OF THE TRIBUNE Daiy
semi weekly and Weekly comprise individuals In every
business professon consequently advertisements in each
ore read by all Glasses. THE TRIBUNE devotes especial


attention reports Of sales Of real estate both In city
country, thus adding greatly to the value OF Its col


advertising medium. The charges for adyer-
tisnR follows: DAILY TRIBUNE Is cents per lme
Tor each insertion; WEEKLY TRIBUNE, 81 per limo; SEMI
WEEKLY TRIBUNE IS per line. About ten words Of
wide columns average line. Terms, cash In advance
Year: 1869

We don't know who wrote the follow
ing lines, ner how often they have been
published or republished, but they con-
tain SO many good points that they are
worthy to be started anew on the sea OF
litereture once or twice year:


Commend US to the girl whom it is
sneeringly said she works for q living;'
in her we are always sure to find the ell
ements of true woman a real lady
True, we are not prepared to see mind
ing step, a haugh ly lip, q fashionable
dress, or hear a string OF splendid nom
sense about the balls and young men,
the new novels and next party-Do, no,
but we are prepared to hear the sound
words of good sense, language becoming
u woman, q neat dress, mild brow, anu
witness movements that would not dis
grace an angel. You are looking for
wives and companions, turn from the
fashionable, lazy and naughty girls anu
select one from those who work for d
living, and never-our word for iG-will
you repent your choice. You want
substantial friend and not doll Eeip-
mate and not mere helpeat; coun
selor and not simpleton. You may
not be able to carry piano into your
house, but you CAL buy spinning wheel
or u set of kni ting needles. Ii you can
not purchase every new novel, you cali
take . iuable paper. If you cannoI
buy ticke. to a ball. you can visit some
afflicted neighbor.


The ime has been when ladies wen'
visiting and took their work with them
This is the reason why we had such ex-
cellent mothers. How singular would
a gay young woman look in a fashion,
able circle darning her fathers stock
ings, or carding wool TO spin! Would
not her companions laugh at her? And
yet such n weman would be prize Tor
somebody. Blessed is the man who
chooses Tor his wife from despised girl
who work for living!-EX.