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Year: 1869

From The Nelp York Sun.


It is encouraging to learn that n man
is about to appear in the upper House
of Congress, who, in case of a scrim-
mage in that body, will be able to take
the ObStreperous in hand, aud compel
them to behave themselves. This per-
son is Mr.. Pratt, the new senator from
Indiana. The nature of his possible
services may be conceived from the aC-
count given in the New Albany Com.
nlercidL of his success in restoring quiet
at the national convention in Chicago,
by which Mr.. Lincoln was nominated
for the presidency. According to the
narrative of that journal, great up
roar had set i'll among the members of
the convention, and 1.-The presiding Off
Ger and his deputies sat helpless and
hopeless in their seats, gazing despair
ingly on the wild crowd below them.
Some one bethought him OF a man
of confusion. He was mighty
man to look upon. large limbed and
leather lunged. He strods across the
platform, suggesting Anak and his gl-
ant sons. His voice was like the snort
of a locomotive behind time, and it rang
out clear and loud over all the din,
compelling attention and silence by
the suggestion that the owner of that
voice meant to be heard, and that he
was after all only Whispering. So easy
was the effort with which he trumpet
ed that Babel into attention, that it was
evident if that man should become
really excited and speak right out with
the full force of his monster lungs,
something would crack. 1t would have
been awful to have that wigwam fly to
pieces and its acres of roof come down
on the acres of men beneath it,"


We presume that the mere announce
ment that n fellow is coming TO the
Senate with limbs like Annk and a
voice like the snort of a locomotive
behind time, will suffice to reduce the
disorderly Senators to quiet. We trust
also that it may so ,ovCrawe Salisbury
and Yates, and the others who some
times get drunk, that they will keep
sober all the rest of their lives. If fsuch
be the effect Of his presence, we hope
that Mr. Pratt may remain i'll tha
Senate for half Il century to come.
Year: 1869

Sheriff and Friends: In few moments
my soul shall appear before God, who
gave it, to render an account for the
deeds done in the body. have few
statements to make for the benefit of
the living. / die under the penalty Of
a just law, after a fair and impartial
trial for the highest crime that a human
being can commit, and in the 2eth year
of my age. In my sober hours, ! have
had many serious impressions, and es-


pecially after the Fourth of July, 1866,
when / had a number of fearfUl encoun-
ters with men. / determined to aban-


don my course which I carried out until
the Sunday night previous to the MUIR
Year: 1869

Near the village of NJ, there
lived q farmer, who bad engaged son
of the Emerald Isle to work for him.
One morning in the spring Pat was
sent to harrow piece of ground. He
had not worked long before all the
teeth-except three-came out of the
harrow. After a while the farmer
came ont in the field to see how Pat
proceeded, and asked him how he liked
narrowing.


"Oh," replied Pat, cit goes a BIZ
smoother now since the pegs are out
Year: 1869

HYDRoPHoBIA.-A wash Of cloride Of zinc
is recommended by the Eclectic Magozincas an
infallible remedy for bydrophobia. Inject the
solution into the wound, as promptly as spossi-
bic. Repeat the treatment on the day follow
ing With THIS, carbonate Of ammonia is to
be taken internally. Ten grains to half pint
Of water is the daily dose for twenty days
The zinc is said to be sure antidote TO tho
virus.
Year: 1869

To walk along the street with an umbrella
or a cane under your arm, the point sticking
out for everybody to run bis face into.


How stuped for three ladies to walk abreast
and move SO slowly that persons in hurry
must either go between them or into tho gut
ter.


How stupid tc puff and blow and well nigh
faint upon ascending a stairway, with forty
pounds of fashionable cloak on your back.


How stupid.to wear a dress four feet too long,
and then look daggcrs il any one steps on it.


How stupid to walk for exercise when you
need rest.


How stupid not to know what you want
when you get into dry goods store.


How stupid to eat when you are not hungry.


How stupid to smother the smell Of your
unwashed person in musk or other disagreca-
bic perfumes.


How stupid to think peoples opinion of you
increase in proportion to the cost Of your
clothes.


How stupid to refuse TO sing or play when
urged to, or TO bore people to distraction by
doing SO when not asked
Year: 1869




At Little Rock, Arkansas, on the 25th OF
March, q negro named Major Tatum. was hung
for the murder of Rev. ]. H. Merrill, a respected
citizen of Conway county, in that State. just
before he was led out TO the gallows, he made
the following confession:-


will be twenty-five years old in August
next. 1 was born in Alabama. and came TO
Arkansas In my youth; was sold to William b.
Tatum. in Ell Dorado Union county; In De;
Oember and portion OF January last worked
on the farm for colored man who lived near
Lewisburg, and was on nv road to Little Rock
this place, on the Fort Smith road. 1t was
quite dark and raining. Hewas n king to camp
all night on the road side. hailed MIN and
aske him II he had any fire. He said mo. but
have some matches; come and stay With me
tonight" He handed me the axe-the one 1
killed him with-and said. "Cut some wood
and let's have fire and some supper" lied
the horses. We then had supper. He gave me
two drinks of whisky, q cup OF coHee. biscuit
and some bacon. Soon after supper Merrill was
counting up how much money ne had spent in
much money he had on hand, and then counted
and dried 1t before the fire THIS was the first
O'Clock, but did not go to seep-could not
was thinking about the money he mad all the
time. He slept very sound. lay on the wagon
tolerably hard about O'Clock Sunday morn
ing. Two white men and one black man
mInntel; the white men were hunting some
stolen horses Merrill gave them drink of
whisky, and then went back to bed. They had
been gone about half an hour when called to
Merrill several times TO see whether he was
awake or not. He did not answer. L then con
cluded to kill him and take his money.
found the axe under the wagon: which was O
siruck him aimed a little too high, and he he got
up nearly on his feet, when 1 struck him the
hsooeS Lord aad anTSeS over Se
his back. l then struck him three more very
hard knocks. Indeed, don't know how many
then went through his pockets. taking his
pocket book. money, knife and several other
things OF little value. then Strengthened him
out on the wagon cover and covered him up
carefully, as was afraid some blood would get
on my clothes. Then took the best horse and
came TO Huntersville. arrived there about
o'clock on Sunday morning, 3lst January. 1863
When left Merrill he was not dead, and made
considerable noise; but was satisfied he could
not live long. / came over to Little Rock the
first trip the ferry boat made on sunday morn
ing. and did not return until late In the even
ing. / felt very uneasy all day Sunday. Coult
hear on every corner that man had peer
murdered and robbed on the oiher side OF th
river,
Year: 1869

At the principal mass at the Cathedral yesterday
the choir under the direction Of Professor Schmitz,
sang SchmItzs Mass No. s. with Conconne's Sdtce
Regina, for the orertory piece. The mass is for
chorus and was given by the regular choir and the
Cathedral chorus, in all some thlrry-fve or forty
voices. II Is graceful composition, with vein OF
devotion apparent throughout the entire work. rem
derng it more than ordinarily pleasing. The Sdlre
Regina was a soprano solo, and was sung by Nine.
Chome with good effect.


At the conclusion OF the gospel in the mass the
Rev. Father Kearney ascended the pulpit and, TAX
ing for his text the gospel Of the day, preached
an eloquent and impressive sermon. The
ftp'' Inc words Of the text the reverend
orator drew the conclusion that all the world would
be brought to recognize the authority OF the Church,
that the words "And other sheep have that are
not OF this fold; them also | must bring and they
shall hear my voice and there snail be one fold and
one shepherd" had reference to that idea.


Immediately after the sermon had been concluded
the Most Rev. Archbishop came forward TO the
follows:-To-day, beloved bretheren, rs Is well
known most OF you, II the nftieth anniversary OF
the priesthood OF our holy Father the pope-or
rather the ftieh anniversary OF the first mass which
he offered up az q simple priest In an humble
chapel IN the city OF Rome before congrega-
tion Of orphan children. Now he oIers up
the holy sacrifice no longer In an humble
chapel nut beneath the dome OF the worlds
most glorious tempe-not as an humble priest, but





as the universal shepherd. To-day beneath the
dome of st. Peters there are to remind him OF the
first day OF his priesthood the orphan children from
the same asylum IN the chapel OF which he said his
first mass side by side with cardinals and prelates
and potentates to remind him OF his dignity; and


In their presence ne win oer up the holy sacrifice
OF the mass In thanksgiving for oil the mercies which
God has shown, and asking for the favors and bless
ings which Almighty God can bestow. Not only for
himself does he these, but for the whole flock
OF which he Is the shepherd; and around
him IN spirit everywhere are loving and
faithful hearts uniting their prayers with his.
Throughout the world to-day IL offered up the sacri-
fee OF tue mass for our Most Holy Father, and you
Will unite your intentions with his and pray that
God will enlighten him and strengthen him; that
his life may be spared and that It may be vouch.
safed TO him topresde IN person at the Ecumenical
Council which he has summoned TO meet In Rome
on the feast OF the linn acuate Conception, on the
sth day OF next December. Pray that this coun-
Gil may be the great concluding act of an eventful
and glorious pontitcate; that IL may be the har-
blnger OF greater days and blessings to the whole
Christian world and that the day OF the triumph Of
the Cnurcn typined In the gospel OF the day may be
at hand. and pray also that his closing hours may
be spent In sweet serenity and peace.
Year: 1869

they cannot pay the money; II they get the property
they must necessarily get It for One-third Its real
value, taken IN connection with the value OF that
with which It II surrounded which wound be una
vOidably ruined BY the proposed road. We hope
that the gentlemen Will reconsider the bill before IL
comes 10 its flnal passage, and that they Will be
enabled to see that we have no need OF such road
We have railroads enou gh for those who do busin 50
on this side N the CITY, do not think that Governor
have the fullest confidence, and whose independence
OF character every man who knows him admires-l
DO not believe that Governor Holman would give his
signature or sanction to bill OF this kind. At the
same time 1t il not right that should remain STILL
and throw the whole burden on the Governor OF re-
jectng q law which win receive the votes OF
majority OF both houses OF the Legislature unless
some influence is brought to bear against the
measure IL Ia our duty TO speak, and admOnish our
legislators that they owe duties to the public as
sacred as to the souless and heartess corporations
who think OF nothing but making money and
sacrificing the interests OF the people. trust
and that an act Of this kind will not
be passed through the upper house OF the Legis-
lature. You, gentlemen who are acquainted with
business Of this kind better than am, will II you
please, use your influence immediately and In writ


ing to your friends Albany. Write TO yOlr friends
IN the Senate tais very evening. There ls no time
for petitions, The bill may pass perhaps TO- morrow.
This all that remains for US to do. The bill comes
upon us by surprise and under circumstances that
could not have been foreseen. l trust the measure
viii not pass. Ii we mad any hope that PRAYERS
ask you to pray that God would change their hearts,
that they might be s0tened and that their minds
might be enlightened to see something else besides
railroad.
Year: 1869

Last evening this church was filed to overnowing
by devout and attentive congregation to listen to
the farewell sermon Of the pastor, the Rev. Charles
E. Harris, who has been removed to Brooklyn,
after administering to their spiritual wants for the
past three years. During his administration he has
not only been instrumental in greatly increas-
ing the congregation OF the church, but has
through his religious teaching under Gods
grace brought many sinners to the fold
OF God. His eloquent addresses, his constant
zeal for the good OF his congregation MS visits to the
sick and dying and his efforts for the good Of his
church and congregation In general had so much
endeared him to his last congregation that the part
ing was, might be expected, one OF deep regret.
The reveread gentleman took for his his text the
third verse OF the twentieth chapter OF Acts, and
during its delivery both the pastor and congrega-
ton were deeply affected. lie carries with him 10
his new sphere OF duty the affection, prayers and
best wishes Of his old congregation.
Year: 1869

means necessary, which ne pointed out in forcible
terms, the reverend gentleman concluded by exhort-


nx the congregation TO endeav0r to do their utmost
In the ways OF truth, and be themselves living
temples. Man must work out his salvation In fear
and trembling and should not be content with
merely saying Lord, Lord" but should work with
haven Of eternal peace. The sermon was listened
TO with the utmost attention, and at its conclusion
the ceremonies were proceeded with and devOtedly
participated in by the congregation. Large numbers
approached the communion, and the benediction
havingn been finally given by the celebrant the pro-
ceedings were brought to close shortly before one
Year: 1869

sermon was preached yesterday afternoon In
the University on "The Impending Doom OF the


Nations, by Bishop Snow, Of the Church of Mount
Zion. The text was Zeph. ILL.,, s:-"Therefore
wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day
that rise up to the prey; for my determination Is
to gather the nations, that I may assemble the
kingdoms to pour upon them mine Indignation,
even all my fierce anger for oil the earth shall be
devoured with the nre Of my jealousy" This pas.
sage points directly to the great day Of final judg.
ment upon all the world. as Is evident not only
from the general connection and har mony of the
SUBJECT but from the closing declaration Of the text
ITSELF Never has all the earth been devoured BY the
fire OF Gods wrath since this prophecy was written;
never Will 1t nc TIL that great and terrible day Of the
Lord that Will burn as an oven, when all the proud
That is the time when Jenovah rises up TO the
Year: 1869

We have never doubted for moment,
that, if the Democrats and Conservatives
of the South. comprising, as they do, q
large majority of the men of wealth,
character and influence in that section,
should make anything like regular and
persistent effort to control by legitimate
means the negro vote, they would soon
control it. The Conservatives, by shap-
ing and directing negro suffrage, can
make the Radical party its deadly enemy.
To them will belong the ultimate power
to say whether it shall continue or be
stricken out of existence. Probably they
will find some natural qualification in
having it continued long enough to make
itself deeply felt by the Radicals as a
just retribution upon themselves for their
guilty agency in forcing it by the power
of the bayouet upon the country.
Courier. Journal.
Year: 1869




AS pugilist, Mike McCoole stands
high among the knights of the staked
arena. As marksman, he is below the
average. BE has never been In training
at pistol gallery, and 1t Is not surpris'
ing that be should miss man of the size
of Tom Kehoe at single fire. With
shotgun he might, perhaps, wing Tom at
twenty yards, and with his fist he could
knock him out of time at one yard.


Brief allusion was made IN yesterday &
paper to the shooting affair at Johnny
Camp on Thursday night. Kelly and
McCoole were walking along Chrisly
avenue, when they came in sight Of
Kehoe sitting on the sidewalk with kid
named Dwyer. Kelly. knowing ths'
McCoole had sworn vengeance against
Tom, warned the latter OF the impending
danger, and Kehoe took to his heels, but
not before Mike had sent bullet from
revolver whizzing in close proximity to
the toe of his boot. The bullet made
hole in the gutter, and Dwyer tumbled
| from his chair, thinking he was shot.
A crowd gathered around, and some Of
| the men picked the boy up and examined
him, but found that the skin was moi
broken. In the meantime Kehoe was
making tracks with the speed of an an
telope. Pursuit was vain. He left Nc
Coole far behind, and Mike gave up the
chase.


Kehoe was formerly barkeeper for
McCoole, and it is rumored that the
cause of the difficulty was a suspicion
on the part of Mike that Tom was toe
fond of his wife, and she of him. II
would be improper to report all the sto-
res in circulation concerning the stolen
interviews between the lovers; but it il
certain that McCoole was satished IN MS
own mind that his barkeeper had taken
liberties which his position did not war
rant.


Those of our readers who read the &C.
count of the marriage of McCoole and
Miss Naughton, will remember that the
Young lady was described as a model OF
grace and beauty, and pattern of vir-
tue and amiability. We will not say
that the picture was overdrawn; but an
gels have fallen before now, and if the
wife of prize fighter should not be like
Cesars wife, few persons who are ac-
auainted with the manners and habits of
the pugilistic fraternity will be surprised.
Mrs. McCoole was in the habit of sitting
in her husbands saloon, on Fifth and
Carr, and chatting freely with the rude
men who made the place their headquar-
ters 1t was predicted then that she was
exposing herself to daily temptation, but
it is to be hoped that she withstood the
test, and retained her purity; but men
will talk about and scandalze woman
who steps from the beaten path usually
Year: 1869

Messrs. Danghaday g. Becker. No. s2i Wanut-st..
Philadelphia, have published very pretty portrait
group of the President elect and his family. engraved
on steel in mezzotint by Samuel Sartain. after de-
sign by Fred b. ScheD II is picture that we should
think would please aery Republican boy and girl IN
the land and we strongly recommend every Repnbli-
can father to purchase one. and try its effect on the
youngsters. 1t makes quite cheerful to think of
such pleasant family this appears to be. living IN
the White House such bright young people. presided
over by parents as visc firm, and kindly, as Gen.
Grant and his wife have the look OF being in this
picture. ought speedily to make the old building
sweet again, and is present occupant forgotten.
Our best wishes for the General could hardly go
further than the expression Of a hope that at the
end of his eight years Of office his countenance may
still look il does in this engraving as II he never
had experienced anxiety sufficient to give his
face more wrinkles than it had at twenty. One de-
feet we notice which seems rather remarkable. The
General and his eldest boy are on horseback, and
neither of them has any legs. apparently. The
Generals left leg may perhaps be suspected, kut the
boy is innocent of anything below his trunk. But
this defect, like the five fingers and thumb on the
hand of Faed's "Evangeine." will probably rather
add pquancy than detract from the popular interest
in the picture
Year: 1869

We do not know but that we should signaize
the first day of the new year by the unusual
ceremony of returning thanks to our Boards OF
Aldermen and Couneilmen for the moderation
of their doings on the last day OF the old.
They raised sundry salaries, allowed expenses
to claimants of contested seats, and agreed to
nav the women employed In the various De-
partments two dollars day; but if there were
much extravaganza here it was partially counter
balanced by the final ratification of the wise
subscription of a million and q half to the East
River Bridge. There was flavor Of increased
liberality-if that be conceiyable-in tho pro-
ceedings of the Boards, and an air Of jollity
regardless of expense in the Chambers; but
after all the final raids upon the Treasury were
not SO bad as we feared, and so, with reason
ably good conscience, we yield to the influences
of this genial season, and wish even our Alder
men and Councilmen of 1868 Happy New Year.
Year: 1869

The Board Of Education gave US an insight
on Wednesday afternoon into the manner in
which school expenses are incrcased--a subject
to which we drew attention two or three days
ago. The male teachers in the ordinary even
ing schools petitioncd for an increase OF salary,
and the Board accordingly raised their pay
from So so to SO a night but coupled this res
olution with another increasing the pay OF the
male teachers in the Evening High School from
IS to SO night. This, it seems to us. was en-
trely gratuitous. 1t is quite proper that there
should be distinction in the pay of teachers
of different grades; but why could not the
Board wait until the teachers of the High
School had made out case to justify the
increase? Is it essential that they should
always get just double the pay OF the inferior
grade?
Year: 1869

Our readers scarcely need to be reminded that the
great Norwegian volinist Ole Bull whose music has
endeared him to lovers of art all the world and
whose phllanthropc enterprises are almost as famous
M his artistic Skill will resume his concerts in New
York OH Monday evening. For his merit as per
former for his excellence man. and for the peril
which he has just escaped in the terrible steamboat
accident in tho West. bespeak for him an
especially hearty welcome
Year: 1869

The possibility of committing with impunhy
an assault, robbery and murder in broad day-
light on the side walk of a street so near inc
heart of the city as East Twelfth, within u
sonore of Broadway, is sufficiently startling TO
warrant an inquiry as to the efficiency OF the
police in that quarter. If the autho,s VI 'i'io
shocking outrage detailed in our local columns
should escape, it will be the most Slgnai eA'
ample witnessed in late days Of the lmpuniy
with which crime may stalk abroad in the
glare of sunlight, in the most public places Oh
a great city,
Year: 1869

The Turkish Government has so often made
an Official announcement Of the end Of the
Cretan Revolution, that II cannot expect to find
many believers in any new dispatches Of this
class At present, when the Great Powers
seemed to be inclined to consult again on the
condition Of Turkey, inclusive, notwithstand-
ing the Turkish protest of the Crctan qucs-
ton, an assurance on the part of Turkey that
1t ~ all over with the Cretap REVOLUTION wust
Year: 1869

The President elect receives his friends TO-
lay in Independence Hall. There are a
few persons in the country who think they
could arrange better New-YeaI's perform
snce for him. 1t would be an appearance, in
all the glory of braid and buttons, in the East
Room of the White House to pay his respects
to an officer for whom the Nation has lost
respect We confess to a preference for the
scene in Independence Hall.
Year: 1869

We hope the Republican Campaign Clubs all
over the State are alive 20 the Importance OF
furnishing the Committee OF Congress now IN
session IN this city with all the information
they can gather touching election frauds IN
their respective districts. If they do not work,
the villainy will never be brought 10 light.
Year: 1869

No news could augur better for the amount
of work yet to be expected from the present
session of Congress than that sent us from
Washington this morning. to the effect that the
Committee on Appropriations has all its bills
save one ready for immediate action on the re-
assembling of the House.
Year: 1869

1t is not now believed to be true that the
verdict of the Supreme Court on the Legal
Tender case is to be delivered, as has been re-
ported, early next week Nothing, however,
has reached the public warranting any change
in our previously expressed conviction as to the
probable nature of the decision.