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Year: 1868

STEAM FIRE-ENa1NE Explosion.
the first time in the history of the steam
fire department in this country sad ca
lamity occurred in New York on Thursday
of last week. There was FIRE in the Bow
cry, and among other machines at work
was steam engine no. g. 1t had been at
work for some time, when the boiler ex-
ploded, causing the almost immediate death
of five persons and the serious injury of at
least twenty more. The accounts of the
disaster in New York papers differ as to the
cause of this explosion. In one it is stated
that the engineer reported the machine un-
seryiceable several weeks ago, when it was
taken to repairing shop and returned as
in good condition but the majority of tho
accounts are that there was not sufficient
water in the boilers, and the sudden tur
ming in of a cold stream to supply the def
cheney caused the explosion.


1t is quite evident that the explosion
was the result of negligence somewhere
and, as this is the first, it is hoped that i
will be the last case of the kind. The ex
citing life of fireman and the heroic char
acter of his calling should warn him. to re
alize the responsibilities of his position
Like engineers on steamships at sea, the,
should be always sober, always on the alert
for they have great responsibilities.
Year: 1868

This issue completes the first half year
Of the TRANscKrPr. There are number
Of names upon our subscription list, who
have not paid their subscription money,
notwithstanding our terms require payment
In advance We call attention to this
matter. and hope to hear from them soon.
After waiting reasonable time, we shall
erase all names from our list, whose sub
scriptions remain unpaid. Our rule of
advance payments will not be departed
from. If we cannot do business upon this
principle, we do not desire to do it upon
any other. Many gentlemen do not think
Of the small matter of newspaper subscrip-
tion. They should remember that small
drops Of water make up the mighty ocean,
and that small subscribtion bills make up
the aggregate sum which enables the pub
fisher to defray his current expenses.
Year: 1868

VIOLENT STORM ON TIE EASTERN SHORE.
We learn that terrific storm of hail,
rain and wind visited what is known as the
g Neck District" in Dorchester county,
Maryland, on Sunday evening last. Trees
were torn up by the roots, and considera-
BILE damage done to the fencing. The corn
and wheat crops in several places were
much injured, particularly from above
Hills Point to near Wallach's wharf. On
some few farms the wheat was cut down
as with scythe. A very sudden change
in the weather ensued, and at Cambridge
yesterday the atmosphere was unpleasantly
cool. This storm probably extended over
other portions of the State, and accounts
for the sudden change in the weather here
on Sunday night.
Year: 1868

The cadence of the locust has ceased,
and they have retired to their long nap of
seventeen years. Who shall hear them
again, in 1885? One day last week, an
old man of four-score, and child of four,
rode out to the forest together; the one to
hear them for the last time; the other, for
the first time; the one upon the threshold
of life,- the other upon its utmost verge,
just ready to step out of time into eternity
What a suject for the moralist.
Year: 1868

We have had in oar drawer for some
months past, certain extracts from our
contemporaries, making favorable mention
of our enterprise in this place. Some of
them have already appeared in our columns
with suitable Acknowledgements to our
brethren of the press, for their kindness
and courtesy towards us. The following
from the ST. Mayy's Beacon, is not the
less appreciated because its publication
has been deferred until now. The editor
of the Beacon is Justly esteemed as one of
the ablest journalists in the State, we
therefore appreciate his good opinion the
more.


MEDDLErowH TRAEsCRPT.- is the title of a
new democratic paper that hasrecently been star
ted at Middletown, New Castle county, Delaware,
by Messrs Henry Vanderford Son, formerly OF
our county. We are pleased TO observe that the
Transcript gives evidence of the same distin-
guished ability in general management and edi-
torial conduct which characterized the CteH Dem
ocra while under the control ofthe Senior. Long
disuse and advancing age are apt to make the
right hand forgetful of its old cunning, but in
the present case, the force we observe, which wai
brought to battle in the old party days of Cecil Ii
as active and vigorous as ever. We welcome th,
Messrs. Vanderford to their old pursuits and cal
think at present of no better fortune 70 wish then
than that they may achieve in their adopted
fame as honorable as that they have won In the
native Stste.


The following is of the maltum IN par.
no erder, and from the Neaoto,0n Record


A Good Paper--Thc Hlgustowr Mil. Ditto
The IIrldietowH Transcr1d.
Year: 1868



 BlTThe Democracy have been trying hard to write up 8 negro riot at Washing ton after the late election. The expert. ment has failed entirely. Two persons were killed; one by a drunken democrat, and another by negro, as he alleges, in sell defence. Nevertheless Q Democratic ex. change makes these occurrences tho text for the following general reflections:

 The negro mind isn't equal to a revolution ol their courage to rebellion. Their level is a riot something that is promiscuous. that requires few knives, some matches, and great deal of holler- ing, but no preparation and little risk. riot is their expression offeeling-their argument against opposition. They will never get beyond it. They haven't brain enough to originate revolution, Eol the courage to carry through rebellion, but they have every requirement. for riot, brutality cun- ming and quick arm. m.-Danbury Times.

 The New York Wo,'ld admitted not long since that the negroes of that city were a remarkably quiet and orderly class. Such is the general character of the race through out the country. The Irish are notorious ly the most riotous portion of our popula- elon. The worst riot this country has ever seen was that of 1863 in New York, and was the work of the foreign clement An ieno- rant population is always less peacable 'ilan an intelligent one; but negroes as q race are unusually orderly.
Year: 1868

Ra decided difference was made in the vote of the democratic members of the House from Litchfield county, by the letter of Congressman Barnnum, who wrote that ''the passage of the bridge resolution would prove to be the destruc ton of the democratic party in the state!" No less than eleven democrats it is said changed thei1 convictions, adversely to the bridge upon the strength of this argument. ."-Palladiatma.

 Our Representative has heretofore been considered stronger in pocket-book than in prophecy. May his first effort in that line prove success!
Year: 1868

composers who reflect credit on American
art and who will compare favorably with the
most vaunted musicians in Europe. But these
men seldom receive any attention from pub.
fishers, because they may not be in posi-
ton or may not have the inclination to
descend to the despicable manner of doing
business that Others with less brains adopt.
The course OF a music publisher then, is very
plain. Let him reject the overtures of
people who know nothing about the art and
merely wish to see their names attached to .
printed piece Of music, and let him do some
thing tor the cause in which he is embarked
by encouraging composers of merit
Year: 1868

The scope of Mr.. Seymour's letter of
acceptance recalls an old story A good
deacon, who kept country store, some
where and long ago, was afflicted with a
graceless son, who would not eara money,
but showed wonderful capacity for
squandering the small gains of his parents
Thinking regular occupation and per-
sonal interest in business might work a
favorable change in the boy, the old gen.
tleman fitted him out with peddler's
wagon, harnessed to his old family horse,
supplied him with an assortment of dry
goods and nicknacks, and sent him to try
his fortune in the more rual districts
In about a week the incorrigible son
came back, without goods, wagon, or
money. Of course the old gentleman
was anxious to know the reason for this,
and the extent of his losses. The grace
less boy made his story as long and cir
cuitous as possible, drcading to confess
the whole truth, but it soon appeared that
he had used up the proceeds of goods
with which he was intrusted, and that he
had been on what used then to be called
"a regular spree" The fathers impa-
tience would not bear to wait the tedious
course Of the story, which seemed never
likely to reach elimination, and he
broke in with, "You don't mean to tell
me, Sam, that old Dobbin has gone too
with the rest 2" Looking up with an in-
jurcd air, the by no means penitent pro-
digal son retorted, "Come now, dad l
should like to know be you tellin' this
story, or be !"


Somewhat like this must have been the
ejaculation of Frank Blair as he read the
decorous and oily letter of his chief
Frank begun the story in his revoulation-
airy missive, but he gets no encourage
ment at all from "the old man" The
southern friends Of the diplomatic New
Yorker may reasonably make the same
complaint. Several planks of the New
York platform, if they had voice, would
groan at the Indifference with which they
are spurned. Indeed, the people gen
orally would like to know which is au-
thorizcd to tell the democrats story, Sey-
mour or Blair. We all know Frank all
parties have had experience of him, and
we know that with all his faults he is at
least frank. What he says he means
Does he represent the true purpose of
his party, or does Horatoi Seymour We
move that Frank go on without further
interruption to tell his story out, whether
"Old Dobbin" be lost or saved By the
telling.-Sprinqfeld Repa5licaa.
Year: 1868

The Buffalo Erpress says that gen.
tleman who went over the Fire road to
New York few days since, relates to us
the following In the smoking car a
political discussion arose. Among those
present were some twelve or fifteen Jewish
merchants from Cincinnati. All of these
but single one pronounced themselves
strongly for Grant, and one proposed TAX
vote in the car, which was done, and
resulted, thirty for Grant and seven for
Seymour. He and the Seymour man,
third to see fair play on both sides, then
proceeded through the entire train and
polled the passengers. The vote stood
twenty-seven for Seymour against seventy
for Grant.
Year: 1868

Mr.. Seymour says: "Thoughtful men
feel that there have been wrongs in the
financial management which have been
kept from the public knowledge. -
Thoughtful men do not feel anything ex-
cept on the evidence of what they know.
If Mr.. Seymour knows of any I" wrongs
in the financial management, which have
been kept from the public knowledge"
he is himself guilty of keeping them from
the public knowledge. If he does not
know of any, bat makes his statement
without any facts to base it upon, and
from mere partisan malice, then he is
guilty of Misrepresentation. One of the
first qualifications for President should
be the candor to avoid saying what he
does not know to be true.
Year: 1868




a little girl. three years old, the daugll-
ter of Henry Flynn, living abcut 80 miles
east of this place, was recently carried off
by black bear, and recovered Sc hours
thereafter, almost unharmed. She ac-
companied her father on his borse one
morning about 40 rods from home, and
was then pat down and told by him to
return home. On his return it was found
that she had disappeared. An examina-
tion Of the place where she had been
showed, the track of . large bear.
Her parents Immediately began to
search for her, ard were assisted by two
gentlemen looking fer land. About
thirty. six hours after the child disappear
ed, as the two gentlemen were passing -
swampy spot, where the underground
was very thick, one of them heard the
chiid's voice. He than called the child
by name and told her to come out of the
bushes. She replied that the bear would
not let her. The men then creeped through
the brush, and when near the spot where
the child and bear were, they heard
splash in the water, which the child said
was the bear.


va oOLuS ~ hSI thtJ iOuuu Hei oiduu-
ing upon log extending about half way
across the river. The bear had under
taken to cross the river on the log and
being closely pursued, left the child and
swan away. She had received some
scratches about her face, arms and legs,
and her clothes were almost torn from her,
but the bear had not bitten her to hurt
her, only the marks of the teeth being
found on her back, where in taking hold
Of her clothes to carry her he had taken
the flesh also


The little one says the bear would put
her down occasionally to rest, aud would
put his nose up to her face, when she
would slap him, then the bear would hang
his head by her side and purr and rub
against her like cat The men asked
her if she was cold in he night, and she
told them the old bear lay down beside
her and put his Harms" around her and
hugged her to him and kept her warm,
though she did not like his loug hair
The suppositiou is that it was female
bear, and having lost her cubs, came
across the child and adopted it. Nash
ville Gazette.
Year: 1868

"Without distinction of party, there is
a strong feeling in favor of that line Of
action which shall restore order and con-
fidence, and shall lift of the burdens
which now hinder and vex the industry
of the country"


So says ex-Gov. Seymour, and so say
we. But the Democratic Convention has
committed the party to the policy of
overthrowing the governments organized
by Congress in the Southern States, and
using the army to crush out the law,
silence Congress, and trample loyal men
North and South under foot. Is this a
policy likely to restore order and con-
fidence Instead of lightning, it would
double the burdens which vex the indus
try of the country.
Year: 1868

power OF governing TO the white people.
white people" always means rebels here.
"ocaawags" or loyal men are nothing but
white nggers."


The eventual payment for slaves is as
much believed in as the future success OF the
south and nowhere is that doubted.


u may be that the North will consent to
iepudlate its solemn obligation to the world,
" pay the South four thousand millions for
'''''''' Dut the financial plan does not stop
"eio' damages to property is to be paid for
OUT ol the national funds. 1t NAV be that
the North will acquiesce in all this. bardlv
think it will


But they will attempt to enforce it as soon
as they get control OF the Government, and
then whoever resists, resists the Government.
As to the disposition of Governor Seymour
in event he should Ito use rebel languaae)
undertake to smooth off the rough corners
OF Gen. Blair,s platform "a prominent
Southern man who was one of the junto, met
at White Sulphur Springs by General Rose
Grams, since that meeting has ventured the
prediction that Gov. Seymour if he be elected
will not survive the Inauguration six days.
The whole plan of the rebels is involved in
the success Of the Democratic party.


There are only two steps by which they
hope to carry out their plan. First get
man who may be used. Second, use him.
If the people of Maine love the old flag, I
conjure them not to humble it before the
stars and bars of the Conlederacy This
they will do if they do not vote for Grant
and Colfax. A SOUTHERN MAN.
Year: 1868

IFrom the New Albany Qnd.) Ledger, June "a,


About two dozen people assembled at st. Pauls
Episcopal Church to-day, at one O'Clock, to witness
wedding, but those in attendance were unconscious
OF the fact that the Bridegroom OF the OCCASION
was baron incog., and his bride q member
OF one of the first families OF the South.
This wedding IL wrapped In mystery, yek
II was done in accordance with the requirements OK
law and in the presence OF the father and several
friends of the bride. From all we can learn the gem
teman or rather Baron, was on his way 10 Havana,
and accidentally met the bride In q nelgnbor~
ing city a few days ago. She he had known for
years, and II appears they were recognized
lovers. Having made up their minds 10 marry az
once they to this city yesterday afternoon and
made the necessary arrangements 10 De unied.
This done hey returned to the place rom whence
they came and to-day shortly after noon, three
veyances drew in front OF ST. Pauls church. contain
ing the baron his intended bride, gentleman and
lady attendant. the family Of the bride and several
Others The scene at such an hour OF the day at
tracted the attention OF passers by, who suspectua
a wedding made It convenient to drop in. After the
ceremony was performed the party retired from the
church. enteren their carriages and drove oG. The
baron was evidently thirty1ve ana the bride about
thirty both beyond the age to find romance In an
elopement Tne baron is medium sized man,
rather handsome, while the bride ls most beautiful
and accomplished lady,
Year: 1868

DENTAL OPBRArroNs.-Our citizens,
who have been SO unfortunate as to lose
their teeth, can now have full sets sup
piled, by our friend THos. ROSE, at from
Ten to Fifteen Dollars. There's no use
for q man or woman to 'gum it" the
balance of their days. when they can
obtain Teeth SO cheap, and OF such
superior workmanship as friend ROSE
puts in. Give him call.
Year: 1868

Benjamin Strattan's Store on North
Fifth St, near fremont House, holds
out the great inducement to his fellow
citizens to trade with him, in the shape
Of q most excellent stock at very low
prices. Give him call and see for
yourselves.
Year: 1868

The proposals for City Cemetery stock were
opened by Comptroller Connolly at two O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. The amount for which bids
were put s75,ooo and the stock Is to be issued
for the purpose OF providing for the purchase
OF plot Of ground by the Commissioners OF Public
Charities and Correction within the boundaries OF
this State suitable for pubic cemetery or burying
ground additional to the plots now used by them for
such purpose. The stock VIII bear Interest at the
rate OF seven per cent per annun, payable seman-
nually on the LIST days OF May and November In each
year, and the principal viii be redeemed August l,
1855. There were IN al fifteen bids received as fol.
Year: 1868

These are magic words, l see, about this
time, in our good Forest City. And with good
reason, as it seems to me. / know nothing of
the praetcability of the different routes be-
tween Tho. two cities, but should regard the
shortest practicable route as the best. BY all
means keep as far as possible from the line of
competition with Boston. Such a route would
undoubtedly lie through some of the passes in
the White Mountains, and strike the Ogdens-
burg road pretty high up on Lake Champlain.
rms would open new and very important


way trade for Portland, and secure the through


Boston.


D'S "''eh''oh was particularly called to the


''"po' ''Hoo vi such a road to Portland by


readln% Mf. Adams's article ON Boston in the
Aprll NUMBER OF the North American Review.


He divides the States into three great trade
sections or zOnes-the Southern or Gulf zona
the middle or railroad zone, and the Northern
or Lake zone-and comes TO the conclusion
that the only chance for q successful competi.
ton ON the part of Boston with New York is
in the Lake zone. This is perfectly clear from
the merest inspection. Accordingly, he
recommends building new road from Rut-
land direct to Ogdensburg. or else striking off
from the Hoosac Tunnel for the same point
Of course, then, Portland cannot expect to Sc
cure the through business by going to Rut-
land, where she would come into direct COM
petition with Boston, at about the same dis
tance from each city. This would be parallel
ed only by The folly of Boston in attempting
to compete with New York by extending her
roads to Fishkill, to Albany and to Troy.


Indeed, if Portland had retained in her own
possession the Atlantic & st. Lawrence Rail-
ness by building a road TO strike the Ogdens-
burg road at the head of Lake Champlain,
from the St. Lawrence road opposite that
point. This would be shorter than any other
route, and at the same time would secure the
Incompatible advantages Of easy access to the
wharves possessed by that road Such access
is essential in any road which is to secure this
business. The great advantages of Portland,
as a shipping port for the produce of the West,
are the deep waters and easy entrance to her
harDor. All that is required to make these ad-
vantages available is, that she should secure
the shortest possible route to the Lakes and
provide an equally easy access to her harbor
on the land side. This she can do. And
have 10 doubt that the wisdom ana energy Of
her citizens are equal TO the task. 1 can but
believe that there is great future before Port
land, and, as a citizen OF the State, / feel an
honest pride in her prosperity and prospects.


Wateryille, May %. MANENsIs.
Year: 1868

BUTTER FACTORIES IN New YORK.
The Tribune says butter factories are
rapidly increasing in number in the state
of New York. Water power often de-
termines the site, though steam is gen.
orally preferred to water power. \ cold
and copious spring is well nigh indlspen-
sable. A large reservoir like a cellar is
dug in the ground and tightly walled
with planks. Board platforms extend
into this, floating on two or three feet of
wafer, constantly renewed from the
spring. In this reservoir deep pals or
cans are set and filled three-fourths full
of milk-they sinking and floating on
a like deE.h of water. The milk re-
mains here "a to sc hours, when the
cream is taken off and churned by steam
or water power-six to twenty-four
churns being operated at once, with no
draft on human muscle. The butter
thus made is of such uniform and supc-
rior quality as to bring from five to ten
cents per pound more than fair farm
diaries will command. A very fair quail
ity of cheese is made OF the milk after it
is skinned. The Tribune estimates
that the dairy product of the state will
be increased ut least one-fourth by the
general introduction of these factories.
Year: 1868

CLERICAL WEAPONS. A clergyman
while on collecting tour as agent of a
religious benevolent society, thoughtless-
ly exposed his money at a strange hotel.
At midnight, awakened by the bursting
open of his door, he saw in the moon
light man gliding towards the bed. The
preacher had more faith than courage,
and no means of defence. Breathing a
prayer for direction, it instantly occurred
to him what to do. Drawing his stock
ings from beneath the pillow where he
CHANGED to place them on retiring, he
twisted them into roll, and pointing it
at the intruder, thundered, '.Another
step at your peril The burglar, evi-
IDENTIFY thinking the object aimed at him
to be a revolver, fled from the room.
Year: 1868

servant entered. bearing telegram
Their straining eyes together traced the
words, "Your daughter is safe and will
be with you in the morning" With one
glad cry, they fell on their knees, and
with sobs and tears returned thanks to
God, for sparing to them the darling OF
their household.


No morning was ever watched for with
more eagerness than that which was to
bring back little Blossom not long af-
ter the Sun had commenced his journey,
the little girl was safely deposited at the
door, and that was the last of Blossoms
making calls neutrality-suspicious..
Year: 1868

Coon FOR THE SKIN.-A fashionable
young lady in Connecticut, had heard
that the French ladies deem it better for
the complexion to wipe the face with a
wooden cloth than to wash it in water.
Starting late for an evening meeting, in
her hurry, she briskly rubbed her fair
visage with the flaps of coat hanging
in the hall. Its owner unfortunately
had worn i: that day while clearing out
a stove, and she swept bewitchingly inte
church her face black a ebony,
Year: 1868

TIE PULPIT ON MILK.-A preacher,
commenting recently on the Scriptural
phrase, 'ssincere milk of the word" re-
marked that we might infer from this
language that there was milk in the
Apostles day that was not sincere = or
pure but he doubted if the milkmen Of
that age understood the art of combining
with little of the genuine article mo-
lasses, salt, and other ingredients, with
water, SO rs to make as wretched sub
stitutc for the, buyer, and profitable for
the seller, as is brought to our doors ev-
cry morning.