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Year: 1868

One of the worst features in the recent
slaughter on the Erie Railroad is that it could
have been avoided. The managers of the road
were fully aware of the condition of the track
they had been plainly informed, long prior to
the occurrence of the accident, that miles of
use. Ignoring the dangers of which they were
warned, the management risked on stockjob


bing and wasted in the courts enough money,
perhaps, to have repaired and made the road
Vanderbilt was the principal cause of some
thirty or more persons losing their lives, and
a vet larger number being either MANNED for
life or sustaining injuries which will cause
them much suffering for months to come. We
alude to this feature of the disaster because
similar slaughters are likely to occur on other
roads from just the same cause. II is notorious
that nearly all of the railroads in the United
spectators; that they are managed by these
men not for the sake Of the business they do,
but for the sake of profits accruing from
speculations in their bonds or stocks. How
liable, then, are we to record more of railroad
slauohters similar to the recent one on the
Erie road! There may be great profit and ex-
citement in manipulating railroad securities !;
but of what comfort are these things to the
their lives, to those who are physically injured?
Year: 1868

fashionable people of the hour. Quarterly,
monthly and fortnightly publications are
lux,iries Luxuries are the enjoyment of the
few, but that few are always the Towering and
fruit of the dominant thoughts and feelings
of the hour. 1t is, therefore, fair and just
conclusion that the moral and religious senti-
ments which find favor in these publications
are the governing sentiments of the day. If
this conclusion be accepted as just-and we
know no reason why it should not-we have
no choice but to affirm that in regard to
morals and religion we are as
people in a most unhealthy state. We
do not speak rashly when we say it
that our periodical literature, with few soli-
tary exceptions, is immoral in high degree,
and that its influence, if allowed to go
unchecked, will prove destructive and ruin
GUS in the extreme. When periodical such as
the ''North American Review" which claims
to be the representative organ of the American
people, speaks of such a man as Theodore
Parker as another Messiah, and places him on
the same level with Jesus Christ we cannot
wonder that the smaller fry should be equally
irreverent and more unblushingly impure. We
could name periodicals which have been extern
aively bought, which have found place upon
the most genteel tables, which have been
handled by most delicate fingers, which have
been read by lustrous eyes which were the
index of pure and untainted souls-journals
which contained articles which, in spite of an
apparent moral purpose, were filed to reple-
ton with the deadliest moral poison. We have
no desire to make ourselves offensive by men
tloning names, but there are only few, a
very few indeed, of the magazines and reviews
now counting public patronage free from the
charOe
Year: 1868

The South Carolina elections, involving the
ratification of the radically reconstructed State
constitution, Governor, Legislature and mem
bers to the lower house of Congress, appear to
have gone pretty thoroughly radical The re-
suits could hardly be otherwise under universal
negro suffrage in State which numbers four
hundred thousand blacks against three hundred
thousand whites.


In Louisiana, from some splits and dissen-
sons among the republicans, the results of the
elections in progress are doubtful, although it is
probable the constitution will be ratified, from
the general turnout and fusion of the republi-
cans, Blacks and whites, radicals and conser-
vatives on that question, against the opposition
party.


In Georgia, where the registered voters on
the two sides are nearly equal in numbers,
and where the elements in opposition to the
radicals are prepared for vigorous fight, there
is fair prospect for general radical defeat.
The elections come off this week and are to
continue for five days, beginning tomorrow.


In North Carolina the elections, beginning
on Tuesday of this week. will last three days,
on ratification of new constitution, choice of
Governor, Legislature, &c. AS the republicans
have two tickets in the field, radical and in
dependent radical, and as the registered white
voters in this State are in heavy majority, the
presumption is that for the offices involved the
conservatives will carry the State.
The Florida election is also close at hand
but there, from the majority Of the registered
blacks, the result will most likely be radical
throughout


The Virginia and Mississippi Conventions are
Just closing up their arduous labors, Arkansas
is on the way to Washington for admission into
Congress, while Texas is only about to begin
the work of framing radical constitution ac-
cording to the pattern prescribed by Congress.
What has become Of Alabama we hardly know,
though we suppose she is held back to be slipped
in quietly under President Wade that is to be.
There are, however, so many bitches and diff
culties and troubles to the radicals in all
these Southern elections, that we fear the task
of setting the States concerned right side up
will be more than match even for ''Old Ben"
Year: 1868

In oldcn times the Purtans of New England
were famous for the rigidity Of their morals
In the excess of their religious zeal they hung
ouakcrs and burned women as witches. Since
then they have become strangely demoralized.
Year: 1868

MORE DRINKING FOUNTAINS FOR THE C1fY.-An
additional supply Of drinking fountains for thirsty
souls during the forthcoming sutry season Is To he
established In this city by The Drinking Foun'ain
Association.
Year: 1868

intoxicating drink should be made punishable a.
crime; The idea OF punishment for drunkenness was
rnlcuious. Tor the drunkard inflicted greater penal
ties upon himself through his error than the power
OF tne law could ever do. and would risk and
sacriice In many instances life itself under the
wells Island" would, II meted out to the liquor
dealers, do more to break down the traffic In rum
than any punishment OF drunkards could effect, and
the punishment would then be laid upon the right
shoulders Within four months after the enactment
or the Maine liquor law he visited four county
!ails % IN tnat State that had previously been
empty, The York county tall he also visited,
but dld not hnd 1t empty. There were four liquor
law, and another prison visited by him had been
turned 6y the Jailer into henh house. In the course
OF MS address the speaker frequently reverted to the
fact that the Maine Liquor law had been enforced in
Maine, ana was beneficial and that 1t would also be
enforced IN this State before long.


Rev. James b. Dunn and other gentlemen then I'D
dressed the audience briefly after which the meeting
adjourned
Year: 1868

the receptions which lie before US. will
leave US in no want Of enjoyment. Some
fears are expressed that your city will
yet step into the Capitol bill. The Bea
verhead members have not forgotten the
unceremonious manner in which they
were robbed of the Penitentiary at lass
session, and unless they can have il
back l understand they will join with
your members on the Capital. for their
assistance in the prison location. The
Deer Lodgers do not want to lose the
Penitentiary. and so there is muss,
which few days will probably dispose
of one way or the other. / can think OF
nothing more TO interest you.


ONCE MORE


Virginia City, Dec. 18th, 1865.
Year: 1868

manifold advantages that would result
from judicious expenditure of a small
amount of money would amply justify
the appropriations necessary for the pur-
pose, and desirable reform and re-
trenchment in other directions render il
no strain upon the public purse. The
reduction of fifty per cent. on extra
compensation alone would provide a
fund ample for the objects we have
named, and il is TO be hoped the Legis-
lature will not adjourn for two years
until they have provided for these need
ed public improvements.
Year: 1868

plicants and lobby members il might
derive a revenue sufficient to pay neat
little iustsllment on the Government
debt, and prevent the diversion OF an
equal amount OF money into channels
whose subsequent arrangement is so
invariably attributed to that internal
Washington whisky"
Year: 1868

A famous minister said, Il lived in n
country seven years, and all that time
never heard profane oath or saw a
man drunk" And where was that
rountryg" lit was New England. y
Exchange


How fortunate it is for some people to
he blind and deaf.
Year: 1868

The New York Tribune is committed
against any further appropriations to
Pacific Railroads until the Government
debt has been funded at a low rate OF


interest and specie payments resumed,
but gives significant preference to the
Northern Pacific, as follows:


Take the proposed Northern Pacific
Railroad, and suppose that thirty mil
millions in money and twenty millions
of acres of public lands were granted
To secure it's completion within the next
ten years, we hold that our remaining
public lands would be worth far more.
whether to the Government or TO set
tiers, than the whole would be without
the road, and that the thirty millions
of dollars would be paid into the Treas.
ury because OF the new settlements and
extra consumption of tax-paying pro-
ducts which that road would insure"


With this admission. its objection is
the present impoverishment of the coun-
try and the disorder of the finances. We
see no reason why all this may not be
The Tribune favors the completion of
the U p. and G. P roads, which have
been constructed since the debt was in
Cured. 1t must offer, as a reason for
this, that the consequent advantages to
the country in development and facili-
ties for transportation will more than
compensate the outlay. The inadequa-
cy of one rad TO the full purpose is adj
mitt>d. Is a belt of country as large as
the Atlantic States to be retarded for
generation in its preparation for settles
ment until we are clear of debt2 The
idea is absurd. for the presumption OF
the Government is, that before our ma
tional debt is extinguished. the country
thus opened up will compensate the ex-
penditure many fold. When men suffer
for water they dig for springs instead OF
lying down supinely, awaiting the sub
sidence of thirst. If the Government
need revenue, a comparatively small ex>
penditure in this railroad will open up
the great fountains of wealth in the
Northwest that can be attained in no
other manner. MIR. Greeleys $ economy,
in this respect, is short-sighted.
Year: 1868

our audience was bound in common ponte-
ness to be pleased, and the fiattering applause
and nrofl1se congratulations we received can
NOT he counted for much. At any rate every
hody seemed delighted, and the whole affair
was voted a success.


When fete which has cost some time,
thought and lab,r in the preparation, is over,
a heavy WEAKNESS and depression is apt to
weIsh upon the principal actors. and this,
believe. was the case with the majority of the
COMPANY assembled at Win.on Hail.


But / felt nothing of this. What were
private theatricals, or balls, past or future. to
me? Means to an end. one end-Ada. How
could my mind be cloudy if she smiled upon
me? How feel depressed when such hopes
elevated ne?


On the morning following the performance
I awoke early with a finn determination 10
turn mimic courtship into earnest, and force
a plain yes or no from her that very day. To
lie IN bed with such prickle in the pillow
was quite impossible so got up dressed, ana
went tor walk. On passing through the
garden on my way back to breakfast, be-
came aware that some one else Vas also in
high spirits. for weflknown voice behind
the shrubbery was singing The Pigs in the
Morning. and on tuning the corner Of a
path which brought ME into little open dell
sacred to rhododendrons came upon O'Bri-
an, with his hat stuck upon the back of his
head executing pas seal to vocal accom-
| paniment


"Ahr' he cried on seeing me, "sure you
have caught me making a fool OF myself.
But it is good thing my mothers son has
done for me this fine morning. Congratulate
me, my boy"


Certainly" said I, feeling little sickly,
"What on?"


81 am GONG to be married 10 the prettiest
little angel that ever wore boots and had a
nice little sum all at her disposal into the
bargain. Whoopi'


1t was tco true; he had stolen march up
on me. left Ninton two hours afterwards.
Thank YOU; yes, my whiskers are eradu-
| ally recovering, and L expect to be able TO
walk out by daylight in another month or so.
At present they are in the blacking-brush
stage.-Chdmbers'S Journal
Year: 1868

A fearful tragedy occurred in Franklin,
Hancock county, of which the following par
ticulars were furnished to the Bangor Whig
by gentleman who was present at the coro-
ner's inquest John Paul Gordon is trader
at Franklin, and Emerson Uran farmer, VINO
is employed by Gordon to haul his goods. On
Monday week. at one o'clock, Gordon came to
Uran and wanted him to haul some goods TO
his store which he had just landed from YES
sci in lighter. Emersontwas at the time sit
ting upon a pile of railroad ties. Gordon said
to him, sect up and load the goods on the
wagon" Uran replied that he was sick ard
couldn't work. Gordon repeated his demand
and struck him pleasantly with a coat which
he had in his hand. The man repeated that
he was sick, and put up his goad stick which
he had in his hand, apparently to keep him off,
but without intention of injuring him. He
however happened unfortunately to touch him
in sensitive spot, which SO fingered Gordon
that, going to wood pile, he seized a stick of
wood-which was quarter of sx-inch
spruce split in four partisan struck at Uran;
he put up his hand and warded off the blow,
receiving severe bruise upon his hand, when
Gordon struck him a second blow, this time
crushing in his skull and inflicting SO severe
an injury that Uran never spoke after receiv-
ing the blow, but died during the following
evening. Both men were of good standing in
the community, and no ill feeling had ever e1-
listed between them. 1t was evidently sad
case of yielding to an ungoverned temper
There were five or six men near by, but they
did not suspect any serious trouble till it was
too late. When Gordon took the stick they
stepped forward to interfere, but before they
had time to prevent it, he had struck the fatal
blow. A coroner's inquest was summoned,
who returned verdict Of "Death from blow
from stick of wood in the hands of John
Paul Gordon" baf 8s5 ~
Year: 1868

In answer to the communication of "a busi-
ness man" in our issue of yesterday, we have
been informed that the agent of the Portland
and Ogdensburg railroad, with some of the
other corporators have had an interview with
the directors Of the Rome and Watertown rail-
road at New York; also with the Ogdensburg
and Lake Champlain directors at Boston, that
they received encouragement from those roads
to expect material aid from them, and that an
offer of aid has been actually made on their
part. Also that the towns on the line of the
proposed road are actively moving, and that
meetings will be called to vote upon the cues
ton of taxing their towns the five per cent. al
lowed by the act of the Legislature; and that
there is no doubt of favorable result in eyery
town There is great interest manifested on
the whole route. The books for subscription
are now being prepared and will be opened in
very short time when the citizens of Port
land will have the opportunity asked for by "a
business man, "to show their faith by their
works" 1t was thought best to obtain the
town subscriptions, but the haying season and
the extreme heat of the past four weeks have
delayed action on the part of the towns much
longer than was anticipated. But the corpor-
ators have not been idle and have pressed the
matter as fast as could be done for the best in
terests of the road. The Lamoille Valley road
will organize and elect board of directors on
the 7th of August Everything is looking
most favorably for our road, and a few weeks
Will now see the preliminaries arranged and
the enterprise fairly under weigh


We are reioiced to see the interest manifest
ed by the communication of "a business man."
We are glad that the citizens of Portland do
not intend to let the corporators grow sleepy
over their work; that they look upon the du-
ties devolving upon the corporators as a trust
for which they are answerable to the active,
determined and enterprising men of Portland,
who are not only wide awake in this matter,
but are prepared, as our correspondent says, to
do all that is required of them to put it through
The same spirit that has given us first class
hotel and has built up our splendid banking
houses, our substantial stores and warehouses
and our elegant private residences, will soon
send the iron horse through the mountain
gorge, bearing rich freight of our many de-
scriptions of imported and manufactured
wares and merchandise to exchange with our
northern and western friends for their varied
productions of the farm and dairy Let the
good work go on. 't
Year: 1868

Observation-Disclosures is directed to the
advertisement of a bookkeeper. Whoever
wants bookkeeper, fitted by skill, experience
and character to render admirable service, will
address the advertiser 'a He 44H
Year: 1868

don't impart the whiteness of the purest porce-
lain to the teeth, but its polish, too. They glis-
ten after being brushed with it, like the inner
surface of an ocean shell, and the effect of this
peerless dentrifice is to render the enamel as
bard and indestrucsible as adamant
Year: 1868

STRIPPING VEssELs.-A sailor was arrested
yesterday by officer Sterling for stripping sew
eral small craft of their rigging ON Sunday
night. The junk dealer to whom he had sold
the stuff, was also arrested, and all the rigging
recovered
Year: 1868

SUPREME JUDICIAL CoURT.-The criminal
term of the Supreme Judicial Court ope IS in
this city this morning, Judge Walton presid-
ing. The. grand jury will come in to attend
to such matters as may come before them.
The traverse jurors do not come in until next
Tuesday.


This is the last criminal term of this Conrt
for this County. At the close of this term all
the criminal business is to be transferred to the
Superior Court, Judge Goddard, with all the
original and appellate jurisdiction now vested
and exercised by the Supreme Court The
criminal terms of the Superior Court are to be
held on the first Tuesdays of January, May
and September, and the November and july
terms of the Supreme Judicial Court are abol-
ished The grand jurors for the Superior
Court are to serve every term throughout the
year.
Year: 1868

SEVERE AccIDENT.-Mr. Aaron Wilkinson,
watchman at the P. s. & P. depot, while en-
gagged yesterday in firing up an engine was
very severely burned on the arms and hands.
He had can of naptha in his hands and was
pouring it on the wood in the locomotive in
order to expedite the fire, when the can burst,
throwing the fluid all over both of his arms
and hands, which Immediately caught fire.
He attempted to extinguish the flames on one
Of his arms by passing his other hand over it,
but in SO doing he scraped off all the skin of
the arm. He was attended to by DR.. Green,
who dressed his arms, and he is in fair way
to recover
Year: 1868

STEEL RAILS FOR Railroads.&c. is now
generally believed that at no distant day the
use of iron rails in the construction of rail-
roads will be abandoned, and steel ones adopt
ed as a substitute. Their superiority over iron
rails in durability will be readily admitted; /;
while the additional security to life and prop
erty which they afford, commends their gener-
al use to the consideration of our railroad
managers. The intense severity of the past
winter demonstrated most clearly that iron,
even of the best manufacture, cannot with
stand exposure to the elements, while the test
given steel proves that it cam The original
cost of iron, it is well known, is not SO great as
steel; but when used for railroad purposes, is,
in the end, far more expensive, when it is re-
membered that rail of steel, costing but little
more than double that of iron, will last more
than ten times as long as an iron rail- We
have been led to these remarks ON hearing
that the Erie railroad company had contract
ed for immediate use, the enormous quantity
Of 5000 tons of steel rails, portion of which
have arrived, the remainder to be delivered
during this summer. 1t is proposed by the
company to relay at once such portions of its
line as are subjected to the greatest service,
but ultimately to dispense with iron rails alto
gether. The work of substituting steel rails
mas already been vigorously commenced, and
the lhdlcations are that by the return of win
ter the work will be completed, and the whole
line placed in tho most thorough condition, in
suring safety, dispatch, and the utmost regu-
lar1ty in the running of trains
Year: 1868

A SUaGEsTIoN.-The name of Gen. Ander-
son, we understand, is to be presented to the
Democratic district convention, as candidate
for Congress. He is certainly entitled to the
nomination. He is no trimmer, but always
speaks out boldly and frankly just what he
thinks. He made no secret of his hostility to
the war for the preservation of the Union.
He is a representative man Of the party, and
will get the votes OF those who always vote
the Democratic ticket, and that is all any
Democratic candidate can do this year. We
realize that the Democrats of this district are
in situation that demands sympathy, and if
any valuable suggestions like the above occur
to us we shall give them in frieudly way, sin
cerely hoping that we don't intrude."
Year: 1868

The PRESIDENT was visited to-day at noon
by the delegates to the Tailor's National Con-
vention now in session in this city. About
fifty delegates were present, and the reception
tosk place in the East room. The Introductory
address was made by Col. Thos. B. Florence,
and the President responded, returning
his thanks for the visit, and assuring
them Of his sincere desire TO CO.
operate with them and do all in his power
to elevate labor as it was the true basis OF
society. The President spoke about twenty
minutes, and was warmly applauded. No
political allusions were made, but his ADDRESS
was wholly upon the subject of labor and the
promotion Of the working class Owing to
the crowded state of our columns we are
compelled to omit his address, which was
listen ed to with great attention.
Year: 1868

FALLEN.-It Is stated that James Green, of
Missouri, is the name of the former United
States Senator whom brief paragraph in the
STAR a few days since stated had been picked
up in the streets Of New Orleans in u sick and
destitute condition and taken to the Charity
Hospital. At one time he was the most formid-
able opponent Of Stephen A. Douglas in the
Senate.
Year: 1868

WYOMING TRIRIToRY.-Congress passed
the bill organizing the Territory of Wyoming
and il received the signature of the President
but for want Of time Congress was unable to
make the necessary appropriation, in conse.
quence of which the new Territory will have
no officials until the next meeting of Congress