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Year: 1869

A few days since young couple, just
married at Waterbury, Conn.,, got on
board train on the Nautatuck railroad,
bound for Bridgeport They had sweet
time billing and cooling in the proper
style until the train reached the junction.
While waiting there the groom took a
stroll on the platform, and the bride also
improved the time to walk to the forward
end of the car As the train started she
returned, and seeing her husband, as she
supposed, seated comfortably, she popped
into the same seat, and. lovingly rested
her head on his shoulder while the cars
passed through the covered bridge. Un-
fortunately she had mistaken her man,
and as the cars emerged from the bridge
trembling voice whispered in her ear
that he didn't quite comprehend the sit
uation. Looking up. the bride found an
unknown, blushing youth, while her liege
lord was standing in the aisle With look
of blank astouishment on his face, not
knowing what to make Of such conduct
as those" The error was corrected at
once, but the fun was too much for the
other occupants of the car, and every
sleeve contained an enormous though
quiet laugh.
Year: 1869

From the Nashville Banner June 26.l


About half-past four O'Clock Sunday afternoon The
little town OF Mason was thrown INTO considerable
excitement by wllful and deliberate murder, COM
mitted in the public square OF that town. 1t seems
that one William Winters got into a dispute
with one-armed saloon keeper, known as
p. Madden. which resulted in q short encounter in
which Madden was cut under the eye and Winters
somewhat bruised Shortly after Madden armed
himself with pistol and set out In search or VIM
ters, as was supposed He first went over to the
depot, where he was remonstratnd with by two or
three citizens and told to put up his pistol. He
Piled that 1t was none Of their business They tried
to deceive him as to Winters whereabouts, but
unfortunately he made his appearance on
the porch, next door to the saloon, and took
a seat upon the edge. Madden hereupon
rushed up IN front OF him and struck MIN
three or four blows with his pistol on the
top Of hts head fracturng his skull. Winters fell
over and expired In few seconds. The Mayor was
Immediately sent for and deputy appointed to
take the murderer IN charge. The nearest magis-
trate was then summoned, a jury OF inquest held
and verdict returned In accordance with the FORE
going facts. An additional guard was then ordered:
but owing to some misunderstanding as to the time
OF going on duty the murderer escaped. lie was n
terrible desperate and terror to the citizens lie
exhibited the utmost unconcern In presence of tre
man whom he had but a few moments previous sent
TO An untImely end.
Year: 1869

Over Last Year-COmparative Tables-Ves1


sells and Their Passengers. ~--s =


1t is difficult to estimate fairly what proportions
the present vast tide Of immigration Will assume be-
fore the year Is over. Everything points to proi
longed continuance Of the great influx that marks
the months OF May and June. True it is that the
latter month falls short OF the former by several
thousands; but this, it appears, is owing in some
measure, to the want Of ships and steamers at the
other side adequate to the demand for accommodat
ton. This complaint can be readily realized when
tits seen that several not over large steamers have
brought to this port as high 14Oo passengers at


time This was actually two legitimate loads piled
on one vessel. Is


The following is an interesting comparative table
of the number OF immigrants landed at Castle Gar.
den depo thus far this year cOmpa red with arrivals
Year: 1869

Take common glass pickle bottle, wide
mouthed, fill il within three inches of the
iop with water; then take common Flor
encc oil flask, remove the straw covering,


and cleansing the flask thoroughly, plunge
the neck of the flask as far as ii will go,and
the barometer is complete. In fine weather
the water will rise in the neck of the flask
even higher than the mouth of the pickle
bottle and in wei, windy weather ii will fall
to within an inch of the mouth of the flask.


Before heavy gale f wind. the water has


been seen TO leave the flask altogether at
least eight hours before the gale came to lis
height. The invention was made by Ger
man, and communicated TO a London jour
Year: 1869

business. They have no authority over


their men, and the discipline is universally


of the laxest description. What would b.


still more fatal to the body, considered a,
an army, is that they have scarcely any
organization they stand in no particular
relation to the regular army or to the mi
litia, and if ten thousand Of them were
collected together, they could not march
hundred miles for want of commissariat.
They would be simply large body Of ex-
cursionists. What we have is simply two
hundred thousand men possessing tolera-
bic knowledge of drill, and well skilled in
the use of the rife. They are the raw
material, but not the manufactured army.
Correspondents Of tle Nation.
Year: 1869

II you are wise, you win treat the world IS
the moon treats it-show It only one side Of
yourself, and seldom show too much at time,
and let what you do show, be calm, cool and
polished; but look at every side Of the world.
Year: 1869

IN and about the county scat,
they are gong TO vote strong tho
STANTON Pike ticket They will
vote carly and late and vote all tho
time, notwithstanding, they would
mako you believe that tAo Pike
question is not IN issue. These
Pike advocates are looking forward
to the day when they shall sec somo
five or six Turnpike roads radla-
ting from McConnelsville, and cx-
tending thcw long lengths over tho
hills and valleys to the county lines.
They are willing to put up with ia
Turnpike tax on their property,
which will ho about one sixteenth
part OF the levy, it they can success
fully ring in tho other taxable prop.
orIy OF the ccunly, and have il tax
cd for their special benefit. There
is fine picking in tho prospective 20
those few men who will feather
their nests ss the expense of tho
many, in the shape OF fat contracts
and speculating on comfy funds.
Year: 1869

Arrival or an Envoy from the Provisional


Government.


Senior Morales Lemus arrived In this city yesterday
as Minister from the provisional government OF
Cuba. Senior Lemus is fully empowered to treat
with the government OF the United States for full
recognition Of the revolutionary government Of the
Queen OF the Antilles, and bears q commission to
tnat eject from President Cespedes, who Is now In
command Of the revolutionary forces. His stay in
this city will be necessarily BRIEF 1t ia his inten
ton to proceed at to washington to lay before
President Grant and his Cabinet the dispatches he
bears and urge speedy consummation Of the object
OF his mission.
Year: 1869

A Boat Load Discovered Under a Wharf at


the Foot of Whitehall street.


Yesterday afternoon Captain Hartt and Sergeant
Doyle OF the Harbor Police, discovered small boat,
containing twelve large boxes OF nitroglycerine,
slowed away under the wharf at the foot Of White
hall street. The discovery very justly created quite
sensation and no little dismay the neghborhood.
The oficers ascertained that boatman had been
hired by certain parties to take the dangerous expo-
sive out to ship that was about sailing for another
port but that the captain OF the vessel was afraid Of
the stun and would not have anything to do with it.
The bcatman himself then took fright and slowed
away his boat where 1t was found dashng against
the wharf with every wave. Captain Hartt and Ser
geant Doyle had the stufr taken away and sent be-
yond the city limits. There was suf1cent glycerne
in the boat to have blown good portion OF the
lower part OF this city and Brooklyn into atoms.
Year: 1869

There Is at last prospect OF some definite action.
being In regard to the trial OF somebody" for
the murder Of Charles NJ Rogers. The papers In the
case of James Logan No. were submitted to tho
Grand Jury yesterday morning and the District A..
torney confidently expected that an indictment
would be found against him in the course OF the day
so that sufclent return to the hsbeas corpus case
which postponed until to-day, may be made.
Should the Indictment be found, the trial will taka
place next week, before Judge Barnard, ct the
Court Of oyer and Terminer.
Year: 1869

Taxpayer Is anxious for light as to the cause
OF pile OF dirt estimated from ten to fifteen loads
having remained for over two years on the south
west corner OF Fifth avenue and Twelfth street. We
answer by asking why are piles OF dirt allowed to re-
main and accumulate In all the streets Of the city
This Is one OF the mysteries, aud, we may add,
miseries OF our metropolis.
Year: 1869

cal Director and the singers with the piano
forte The performance throughout met with warm ap
plause from the ladies and gentlemen present This


anee-concert Is the only will be gwen In aid
OF the Haeck Fund. the remainder of which is to be
raised by subscriptions.
Year: 1869

ANOTHER CUmoUs Law CAsE.-Mrs. Parker


was tried at Portland MINNIE last week for


shooting nj Mrs. Baker, with intent to kill.
The jury rendered "a verdict of Not guilty on


account of insanity" On the decision of the
jnry Icing given, tho prosecuting attorney
moved there be- warrant granted sending re-
spondcnt Ia the State Asylum for the Insane


in accordance with the statute Counsel for


respondent objected TO the motion on the


ground that the jury had found her insunc Mt


the time the murderOus assault was commit
ted hut not that she was insane now. The


Judge was in doubt whether the law upon


him was pcrcmpt"ry ar discretionary, and af-
ter the case had been ably discussed pro and
CON, after dclibcruton, Judge Goddard dis.


charged the woman. snying he did not think
IL necessary to send her To the Insane IIospi.
tai TO ascertain whether she was insane now or
not, and as he believed he had discretionary
power in the matter he ordered her discharge
because he had seen nothing 10 satisfy hin
that she was ever insane mt any time.
Year: 1869

A very pretty girl says: "If it was wrong
for Adam To live single when there was not a
woman on earth, how guilty are old bachelors
with the world full of pretty girls!' Sure
enough.
Year: 1869

Important Action In Reference 10 the Excise


Law To Follow the Reorganization or the


Police Board.


Mr. Henry Smith, the new Police Commissioner,
put IN an of1ca appearance at Police Headquarters
Yesterday for the first time since his appointment.
The Board Of Police held private session while he
was In the building, but he took no part
In II whatever, for reasons which are
best known To himself. This morning. no
doubt, much to the satisfaction OF the
thousand and one politicians who have been on
the anxious seat for weeks past In anticipation OF
the momenious event, the Board will organize for
the ensuing year. when the oflces OF President and
Treasurer will be filed It Is almost foregone con-
cusion that Mr.. Matthew Brennan will be elected
President and Mr.. Smith Treasurer. There are ru.
mors that Judge Bosworth may possibly be Presi.
dent, but as he is now President Of the Excise
Board there is no very great probability
OF the rumors being confirmed by the &C.
ton OF the Board to-day. One reason why 30 mucn
interest felt In the reorganization OF the Commits
son In other than police circles just now il that IL
the Intention OF certain Of the members TO make
bold fight In the Board OF Excise for reduction OF
the liquor license fees In this county and other coun.
ties under the jurisdiction OF the Board. Mr.. Man
niere and Dr. stone are said to be favorable to re-
ducton. and their votes, with those OF Commission
ers Brennan Bosworth and smith, viii be sufficient
10 carry the motion when made Liquor dealers are
on the Q,d rire accordingly.
Year: 1869

The announcements heretofore made OF the pro.
posed reduction in Atlantic cable tolls from and after
June have been incorrect In some respects. The
rates to the general public and after the LIST of
June are to be one dollar per word for each and
every word, including address, date and signatures
but no message will be charged less sum than ten
dollars. A reduction Of fifty per cent from these
rates on political and general news for the press Is
Also proposed. but one OF the companies interested
mas not yet given ks assent 70 THIS provisions
Year: 1869

The Board Of Fire Commissioners met at Fire
mans Hall in Henry street last evening and elected
John Campbell formerly foreman OF Hose No. q, to
NIL the vacancy occasioned In consequence OF the
piration OF the term of Alderman A. B. Thorn
Year: 1869

SAN FFANVIsUU, May TO, ISOV
AT eleven O'Clock and forty-hve minutes tSan
Francisco time) the last tie and last rail- was laid
and the last spike was driven on the Pacific Railroad.
A telegraph wire, running from the City Hall under
the streets OF the city and out to Fort Point was at
tached to 15-inch gun, and at the first stroke
on the last spike telegrapned from Promontory
Point the gun was cred by electricity, and by the
same agent all the fire bells in the city were rung
The news OF the completion OF the road created great
enthusiasm IN all the cities OF this State.


The first invoice OF tea from japan for st. Louis
over the Pacific Railroad was shipped to-day, thus
inagurating the overland trade with China and
Japan.
Year: 1869

would impress upon advertisers the
necessity of presenting their adver-
tisements for the Cartoon papers three
days In advance, to secure Insertion.
In the general issue 1t is also neces-
sarv to present advertisements on the
afternoon preceding the issue Of the
edition for which they are intended.
Year: 1869

Are There Many Imperialists Among Css.
1t would for hundreds be daily seen in the
the metropolis who put and carry OF royal as
much though born the purple Upon
scrutiny however will be found that these airy
al bear the impress of the halter KNOX No 22 Broadway,
OF Fulton street. whose spring style Ia the wonder
and admiration OF the world of fashion
Year: 1869

For the payment Of the stated annual Contributions OF
of the following public dspensaries


New York Dspensary the Northern the Eastern
Dispensary the Demi Dspensarv New York Homeopathic
Dspensary the Bond street Homeopathic Dspensary the
Nohea Dspensary the Northwestern Dispensary the
the Manhattan Dispensary the Eclectic
Dispensary Infrmarv Of New York Cole.e of Dentistry,
York Medical College for Women, Branch
Homeopathic Dspensary (Tompkns square Bond street
Year: 1869

A Radical paper thus speaks of Anna
Dickinson


"Miss Dickinson, six years ago, was a
poor girl working in the Mint on Chest
nut street. Within one year from the
time she milled coin she was the leading
Radical mind of the nation-had wrap
ped Connecticut in a blaze of enthusi-
asm, wrestling it from the Democratic
party, which had long held it as a crown
jewel-had carried Cooper Institute by
storm, and, introduced by Vice Presi-
dent Hamliu, had pleaded the cause Of
her country against the general of its
chosen army before tho President and
Senators of the nation, and an assem-
blage composed of its picked men. Nor
was this brilliant debut merely spirit
or spasm. Every year since, Miss Dick
inson has lectured regularly in all the
large cities of the North to audiences
that never flag or diminish.


"Her words are not warm and loving;
YOU never hear the winning, pleading
tones of Wendell Phillips; you never
listen to the music or feel your heart
throb under the kindly warmth of
Henry Clay. You see only cold, gray
eye on guard behind an intellectual
bayonet. The power which enchains
the audience is of will and intellect"
Year: 1869

The eggs are coming in quite plenti-
fully now, and prepare them for keep
ing any length of time, fresh and good,
as follows: Place ten or a dozen in a
small basket, and immerse them in
boiling water, taking out almost in
stsntly. l then pack them, small end
down, in dry salt or sawdust, as conve-
nient. The principle of this method is
obvious. The entire portion of the sur
face of the white of the egg Immediate
ly under the skin-like membrane which
exits in every egg is CONCEALED, thus
forming an impervious coating, which
prevents the evaporation of the contents
and consequently the admission of the
atmosphere.
Year: 1869

Mrs. Lincoln's health, we understand
from her petition for pension, requires
her attendance upon the mineral springs
of Germany, and the enjoyment of the
climate of Italy in the winter; and she
cannot live in the style becoming the
widow of the Chief Magistrate of great
nation on the means that she possesses.
Physicians do not usually order German
mineral water and Italian air for per-
sons unable to pay for such laxuries,
and those who have ordered her to
Europe should be held responsible for
an incorrect diagnosis of her purse,
which is the part of her system most
likely to be affected by foreign travel
Gin Com
Year: 1869

THE Boston Post says it was rigid
party discipline that secured SUMNER .
election, and does not believe no reeei'-
ed vote from man who announced
bis choice from personal preference.
Year: 1869

MSprinkle Rpowdcred borax into the
cracks and on the tables and dresser and
floor of the kitchen before going to bed.
Intwo or three evenings they will all
disappear. The kitchen floor ought
to be swept previous to sprinkling it.
Year: 1869

Top.D


One cup of corn starch, one of sugar,
one of sweet milk, two of flour, one
teaspoonful of soda, two of cream of
tartar, the whites of eight eggs. Mix
the corn starch with part of the milk,
leaving enough for the soda; mix the
cream of tartar with the flour, putting
the eggs in last. Flavor with lemon or
vanilla
Year: 1869

1t is we'll established fact that fully one
half of the female portion of our population are
seldom in the enjoyment Of good health, or, TO
use their own expression never feel we'll"
They are languid, devoid Of all energy, extreme
ly nervous, and have no appetite.


To this class of persons the BITTERS, or the
TONIC, is especially recommended.
Year: 1869

Ietssrdphed Exclusively 20 TIE EveRirg Star.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9-Adviccs from Homo
lulu to November 35th have been received
Minister Pierce presented Rear Admiral Turner
and Captain Franklin to the King. The Rear
Admiral made speech, and expressed his
pleasure In making the personal acquaintance
Of His Majesty. He said the American people
took great interest in the success and
prosperity of his kingdom, and de-
sired to cultivate friendly relations with
his people. He regretted that the vessel
temporarily bearing his tag was Of a class that
forbade receiving his Majesty o. board with
proper honors. The King responded that he was
always gratifed to welcome naval officers of the
United States, and especially pleased to
welcome the Admiral on the present occasion
He said he had received frequent assurances Of
the interest and good viii of the Government
and people of the United States for the welfare
of his kingdom; assurances upon which he had
the fullest reliance, and which were cordially
reciprocated by himself.


Thanksgiving day was appropriately observed
by the Americans of Honolulu. The Chinese
Immigration question engrossed the attention of
the people.


\ remarkable thunder and hail storm had
visited Hawaii. The mountains were covered
with snow.
Year: 1869

Asa weary Traveller was weudrng his way
through the mud in a Ear west region Of the
country, he discovered a young maiden
seated 10 front of the door Of small log
house. He rode up in front of the cabin,
aud asked the girl for q drink of water
He drank it, and she being the first woman
h. had seen Tor several days, offered her a
dime tor kiss. The young maiden ac-
eepted the Offer and received both the kiss
aud the dime The traveller was about to
resume his journey, bat the girl never hav-
my seen a dime, asked: "Wnat am to do
with the dime, r. You may use it as you
wish, he replied, ''it is yours. If
that's the case, said she, I'm give you
back the dime and take another kiss.
Year: 1869

A Prolific FAMILY.-A friend of ours,
not living dozen miles from Dubuque,
has reason to be thankful for the good luck
that has overtaken his household and even
to his stock. lie has received an old fash
ioned ten strike and this is the sum total
Of his success.


Last Monday night two of his sheep be-
came the mother of seven lambs, one
producing three and the other four; one of
his cows had calf; the old SOW had litter
of seventeen pigs; and the best of all his
wife presented him with two bouncing
babies, both boys, and was able to be in
town with her husband yesterday making
purchases. Ten months ago he became the
father of another boy, and appearances
would indicate that the end is not yet.
Such a heap of New Years gifts we have
seldom had the pleasure of recording. lie
ought to rise in the night time and laugh
at his good luck. He has now four boys
and four girls and barn yard full of
young stock.-Dubuque Herald.
Year: 1869

AN ELEPHANT.-When was in England
in the year lS-, went to see the ele-
plants which were kept 1T the Queens
stables, Observation-Disclosures. Whilst l was
gratifying myself with observing the huge
creatures, and their various actions and
peculiarities, took occasion to withdraw
from one. Of them a part of the hay,
which he was collecting en- the floor with
his proboscis. l did this with my cane !;
and watched the animal very narrowly, to
prevent stroke from him, which l had
reason to expect. The keeper said that l
had greatly displeased the elephant and
that he would never forget the injury. /
thought but little Of this admonition at
the time. But about six weeks afterwards,
when l accompanied some other persons
on visit to the elephants, ! found that,
though probably several hundred people
had been there since my preceding visit,
tAe animal soon recognized me. did not
attempt to modest or tease him at all and
l had no conception Of any concealed re-
sentiment. On sudden, however, when
l was supposed to be within the reach of
his proboscis, he threw it towards me with
such violence, that had it struck me, l
should probably have been killed, or re-
ceived some material injury. Happily tor
me, had perceived his intention, and be-
ing very active, sprang out of his reach.
TO every other person present he was
gentle and good tempered, and his enmity
to me arose, as the keeper declared, solely
from the circumstance Of the little affront
which I had formerly put upon him.