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Year: 1869

THE Connecticut canvass is conducted almost
as quietly as that of New Hampshire was,
though the election occurs next Monday. Ex-
Senator Dixon, Democratic candidate for Con-
gress in the first district, is fighting his battle
on the constitutional amendment issue. BE
holds that the amendment is an invasion Of
State rights, though most people have diff
Guilty in understanding what that has to
do with going to Congress, where that question
is No longer pc ending. If he were running for
the Legislature, there would be some reason in
his making point of that kind.
Year: 1869

Mr.. BoRn, Secretary of the Navy, is dis
gusted with the eight hour law, and desires its
repeal He thinks that far more work would
be done under the old system. On the con-
trary the Springfield Republican says that the
experiment has proved a success at the gov
ernment armory at that place and that the
employees have done as much in eight hours
as they formerly did in twelve. If the expert
ment has proved a success in Springfield why
may IL not elsewhere? Has it been tried long
enough to warrant its repeal?
Year: 1869

THE FOUR COUPLES who were married in
West Lebanon, vt, last week, thinking that
it was mock ceremony and were afterwards
badly frightened by learning that a Justice OF
peace had really oficiated, have since been re-
lieved by learning that their marriage was null
because the magistrate was not acting in bis
own county.
Year: 1869

COMPLIMENTARY SUPPER.-A very pleasant
affair came off last Friday night Mr.. Orlan-
do M. Marrett the President of the Mercan-
tile Library Association, gave very recherche
little supper to the officers of the Society, al
his residence on Deering street, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all present. After the
supper there were toasts and witty speeches
The occasion was the expiration of the term o.
Office of the present Board -fN
Year: 1869

ACCIDENT TO JUDGE WARE.-As the vener-
able Judge Ware was walking up Congress
street yesterday morning he slipped upon the
ice, at the corner of Congress and Chestnut
streets, and fell, cutting and confusing his face
badly. He was assisted into Rolfe's apothe-
cary store, and a carriage was sent for which
took him home, although the Judge insisted
that he was not much hurt and was perfectly
able to walk stsi Eftt
Year: 1869

FIRE.-About quarter before o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the block of wooden
buildings on the southerly side of Fore street
near Franklin street, owned by Mrs. Stafford
The fire originated in the millinery shop of
Mrs. Stafford, and quickly extended through
the block, which was occupied on the lower
floors as bar and refreshment rooms, and in
the upper stories as tenement rooms. The fire
department. was prompt to the alarm. But
they had hard fire to fight, Notwithstanding
the rain which was pouring down copiously.
The flames extended through the whole of the
upper part of the block; but the~exertions Of
the firemen prevented the ravages from ex-
tending to the stores.


The damage to the block was very severe-a
portion OF it being ruined. The larger portion
of the furniture of the occupants was re-
moved. 1t looked squauy at one time for all
the buildings in that vicinity; but the indomi-
table energy of our IRE department prevented
great confagration.


We understand that Mrs Stafford was fully
insured on the building and, also, on her stock
When we left the fire, at 2 o'clock, the fire
men had got the matter under their control
and there was no danger of its spreading fur
thor
Year: 1869

The reputation of our SUPER-PHosPHATE being
now we'll established in all places where it has been
used and being determined to sustain its reputation
by using only THE BEST MATERIALS in its manu-
facture beg to notify those who wish to purchase
our Super Phosphate that 1t is put up Only i'm
Bags, containing 400 pounds and is branded
Year: 1869

I. A. r. A.-Our Irish American friends had
a splendid time last night. They are not sugar
OF salt, and can't be frightened by little rain,
and they turned out in large numbers. We
counted one hundred and ten couples in the
Grand March, and still the CRY was G they
come" SO that, we presume, before the ball
was ended, there must have bean over one
hundred and fifty couples on the floor Tho
galleries were filled with spectators, and the
result must have been highly gratifying in
pecuniary sense to the society.


Over the gallery, facing the stage was sus-


pended the beautiful banner of the Associa-


ton, while at the right dropped the national
flag of Ireland, and on its left the star span-


gled banner The Portland Band gave a grand
concert for the hour preceding the opening
dance, composed of Irish melodies, and then
gave place to Chandlers Quadrille Band.
Ah where do you find the nation that know
how to enjoy dance like the Irish? The very


essence of music is born in them, as it is in the
Italians, but instead of the languor peculiar to
the southern cline, which, indisposed to exer-
ton, they possess a sprightliness and an ener-
gy that revels in good reel or jig and does mt
disdain cotillon or waltz, And the Irish OF
this city fully maintained the reputation Of
their countrymen last night, for they went into


it with will. There were twenty dances on
the card, and the ball did not end until the
small hours of the morning. The could coun-


thry" fully maintained it's reputation in re.
| gard to the beauty of its women and the gal
lantry of its men. A bountiful collation. was
| served by Barnam
Year: 1869

NOT GENERALLY KNowS.-It Is not generally
known that the Elliptic Suspender and Brace OBJ
viates the necessity OF that unhealthful habit Of
wearing the pantaloons tight around the waist Z.
B. SPENCE & SON, at 1Soo Main street, keep them.
They go Off like hot cakes. A few more left. Call
Year: 1869

CoxxEspA understandable compost.
tors In the newspaper department Of the
Dispatch Office on Yesterday subscribed the
handsome sum of $45 for the Male Orphan
ASYLUM, being s. apiece from each subscri-
ber. When Ill remembered that this mo-
ney is hard-earned-tha often the bells
soiilnd midnight and find the weary printer
still at his monotonous task-their liberality
cannot be too highly commended. 1t
ought to put to the blush the stinted doles
of some more fortunate citizens Of Rich
mond but if they be past that evidence of
lingering grace, this noble liDerality Of the
printers should excite feeling Of gene
rosity among our people generally that shall
not stop till the asylyuns are placed beyond
the danger of want. God speed the cause
Year: 1869

GENERAL GRANT AND THE SUCCESSION.
''very much as he did at West Point, in his
cadet days, when he counted every month with
eagerness to get out of his position" One
more President, therefore, is like his predeces-
sors, mot candidate for reelection We
have hitherto seen, however, that the resolu-
tions Of Presidents made early in their term are
reconsidercd toward the end of that term; but
as Grant has found his Presidential difficulties
greater than those he met in the war he may
hold his purpose to the end. His doing so will
be of the less consequence If the democrats
run some such man as Thomas.
Year: 1869

Coon USE FOR OLD CASTLES. The increase
Of crime In Prussia is such that there is no
more room in the prisons, and the government
has been obliged to secure some old castles in
which to accommodate the surplus prisoners
Although the fact does not prove much in
favor Of the home policy Of Count Bis
marck, still 1t is turning the old establishments
to good account. The spirits Of the old barons
Of the middle ages will doubtless be indignant
at the idea of being thrown into the company
Of culprits who have passed the ordeal Of a
modern police court.
Year: 1869

The MILK IN THE CoooANUT-Tho
defeat OF Morgan last year for the United
States Senate. The Morgan men Of the
interior, it appears, in retaliation gave some
Of the obnoxious Fcnton men directly con-
cerned quiet stab under the fifth rib, with
the remark Of the slayer Of Abner, one Of
King Davds fighting favorites, cart thou in
health, my brother?" And so the republicans
have lost the Legislature as the price exacted
by tho Morgan faction for tho election OF
Fenton to and the ousting Of Morgan from the
national Senate.
Year: 1869

Twenty-eight thousand ounces Of Japanese
silver were received at the San Francisco
Mint for recoinage in October. Here is sub
stantal result of the trade with the East.
which, though small, is an indication in It's
way. Apparently our trade with our Oriental
neighbors is already SO great that tho goods
we send them are so much In excess of the
goods they send us that there ia q balance to
be made up in coin. Yet the demand in all
parts Of this country for the products of the
East is always very great Hitherto the ex.
changes for this demand have been made
through England, and we have lost much of the
benefit of the trade by the number Of transfers
involved, paying correspondingly greater
prices for the articles We bought and getting
correspondingly smaller prices for the articles
we sold. But the Pacific Railroad and our Pacific
steamers promise to change all that, and already
show MS in this ''straw" from the Japanese
Mint what may be done in our direct trado
with the East. AS the full effect Of all our
recent great advances toward reader commu-
nication with the East, as well as the effects Of
our liberal policy toward Eastern nations, comes
to be felt we shall supply ourselves, If not the
world with Oriental products and supply ORR
entail nations with the varied manufactures
that are the outgrowth Of Western civilization.
The great future Of our commerce Is In that
direction, and the time will come when We may
leave the Atlantic to others.
Year: 1869

BISMARCK. In England they arc writing
that Bismarck is not statesman, and In Paris
they write that Bsmarcks power in
Germany is on the decline. Bismarck,
perhaps, can stand this very well, and
will be found tough customer by
those who propose to write him down. II
he Is not statesman there Is no such thing in
Europe; and the influence Of tho man who has
brought the German people to realize their
unity and the political supremacy In Europe
that this unity gives may be depended upon to
outlive some little dynasties.
Year: 1869

GOLD I26a.-Yesterday gold declined to
1863, the lowest point attained since 1866, when
in the reaction following the end of the war 1t
sold as low as 1873. II will be remembered
that six weeks ago 1t was advanced to 165 by
the great gold combination. The contrast Is
quite curious one. Tho difference Is nearly
forty per cent-a fall on an average Of about
one per cent day. The reduction of the
national debt and the steady prosperity Of the
country are the secret of the decline.
Year: 1869

The Cuban privateers Lillian and Cuba have
certainly been unfortunate in their career
Without accomplishing anything the vessels
have been seized and members of the crews of
each vessel have been arrested and held by
American and English authorities respectively.
From the manner Of the seizure of both ves-
sells and the circumstances under which tho
arrest of the crews were made it would seem
that there is screw loose somewhere in the
management of these expeditions. Possibly
treachery may form large share of the cause
of the dlsappointments which have thus far
attended the efforts Of the Cubans at sea.
That there ia some room for these repeated
failures there is no reason to doubt. SO far as
regards Captain Harris, Of the Lillian, we
believe he has his heart In the work and is
true to the cause In which he has embarked,
but whether others can present as clean q
record 1t is impossible to say.


In relation to matters on the island il is i'm
possible, however, not to recognize the fact
that while we have glowing reports Of the
landing of Spanish troops and the increased
activity Of De Rodas, Valmaseda and the re-
mainder Of the high Spanish officials, the
insurgents are able to hold their own, not
withstanding their embarrassments on the sea-
This state Of affairs cannot possibly be lost
sight Of by President Grant, whose
sympathies are with tho Cubans, and
whose policy-the result Of serious reflection
will In the end, no doubt, shape itself so
as to represent the wishes Of the American
people. The present troubles in Spain also
hasten . solution Of the Cuban problem. There
is really too much to think Of at home to watch
Cuba very closely. Afairs have arrived at
that stage which requires something more
than the shipment Of troops from Cadis to
crush revolution over four thousand miles
distant. With a fierce domestic struggle agitat-
ing Spain, destroying tho confidence of the
people in her leading men and spreading
universal discomfort throughout the country, 1t
is not difficult to foresee the future Of Cuba.
Between the blunders Of Spanish politicians at
home and military leaders abroad the island
will yet secure its independence even though
disappointment on the sea may at the present
time temporarily embarrass her leaders.
Year: 1869

The TAX RECEIVER announces that tax
payers who cannot run the chance of the
throng at the tax Office may send In checks
for the amount, with the bill, and enclosed In
envelopes, and properly addressed, &c. In
view Of the way crlcial business Is done In
this metropolis, and Of the uncertainties OF
the city delivery, It is doubtful If many would
like to put their money out Of their sight on
such venture.
Year: 1869

THE HORSE LEEoH's DAUGHTER has certainly
taken up her home In the hearts Of the tariff
men, who are not satisfied with the present
scale Of duties, and are in a fearful state Of
alarm lest the President in his message shall
declare himself in favor of some reductions.
Year: 1869

A CASE OF DIseUsT. Greeley was success.
ful in one thing-he succeeded In exciting the
disgust of the people against the corrupt
doings Of the late republican Legislature and
so there is change. Let the democracy bo
thankful
Year: 1869

Too MUou.-It is charged that the falling
of in the vote for Greeley in the rural dis
tricts is due to his peculiar crotchets Of too
much protection, too much JEFF Davis, too
much amnesty, too much niger and too much
cold water with his lager beer. He was too
much Of puzzle for the simple and practical
yeomanry any how, and so they shelved
him.
Year: 1869

than which there Is none moro heinous. II II
be true that the whole thing has been done for
the purpose Of advertising forthcoming
volume from her pen, more unprinciplod con-
duct can scarcely be imagined.
Year: 1869

CINCINNATI. June 10, 1869.


The government having found that the quantity
Of sugar and coffee smuggled into the country
through the port Of New Orleans Is larger than at
first supposed and that It has been sent all the
West and Northwest, the revenue onicers are now
here looking after the goods and 1t Is rumore that
seizures are being made and that holders Will be
compelled to prove that duties have been PAID IN
order 10 retain the goods found In their possession.
Year: 1869

We would say to the Avalanche that our
admiration for Benton began, and has con
tinued ever since the time when, in the
Senate OF the United States, Henry Clay
hoped his right hand might wi,her and biz
tongue eleaye to the roof Of his mouth ere
he casta vote or uttered word in favor of
the admission Of slavery into territory then
free-ufaaing particularly Kansas aid Ne
brasSaland Benton. reiierating the words,
told Congress he wished it had been him
self to whose 10, ii had fallen TO utter such
noble sentiments Il repeat ihem,n said
he, ''telins yol they arc his but adopting
them as my own Aud right there
aud then is where and when the ad
mircrs Of Green ami enemies OF Schurz fell
out with Benton, and they think more to
day and would contribute more libcrally TO
the erection af a monument over the remains
of Clabe Jackson, who plunged them into
war ana was n principal cause Of all the
blood shed on Missouri suil, than Of all the
long life and devoted r.icrs Of Benton =
His Introduction and manly defence Of the
Pacific Railroad at time when nearly every
member Of his party opposed it is another of
the grounds Of our admiration. As occasion
offers sc can give many others.
Year: 1869

After Two O'Clock yesterday afternoon there
was q decided relaxation IN the monetary
stringency IN New York. and rates on call
loans declined TO seven per cent gold: q feu
loans were also made N the meeting of brokers
in front of the Stock Exchange az seven per
cent currency. The gold market was frmer
and the premium advanced 10 lS9 1as3s. with
sales At the latter figure. The eovernment
bond market was lower oui steady n ths de-
cline
Year: 1869

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE SKNAToRsHIP-The
coming Senatorial contest in New Hampshire
Is attracting some attention here. Thus far
Senator Cragin's chances for reelection appear
to be good, although ne has strong competitor
in Colonel Tappan. Private letters received
from Minister Hale say that it his intention to
come home and enter the Senatorial contest
1t is thought here that his strength will not be
ineonsiderable, as he may hold the balan ce of
power.
Year: 1869

SECRETARY BOUTWELL, has directed the As.
sistant Treasurer at New York to make his
purchase Of bonds for the last week In this
month on Tuesday, the 29th instant. He has
also directed the purchase OF bonds to the
amount Of S625,0O0 at either Of the next two
weekly purchases, in addition to the regular
purchase Of sl,OOO,OCO weekly, in order to in :
crease the sinking fund by the close of the hscal
year to the proportionate amount for the four
months OF the present administration, the law
requiring one per cent. OF the entire debt to be
purchased during each fiscal year for that fund.
Year: 1869

PRINTERS MKETING.-A conference meeting
OF representatives Of printers from the various
newspaper and job printing Offices OF this city,
was held last night to determine what action
should be taken in view Of the expression OF
opinion by the Government Printing Office
compositors at their meeting held on Tuesday
afternoon. After conversational debate
which lasted for some tine. the delegates
decided that no action should be taken against
the meeting of Government printers; but that
the question at issue be met and disposed of at
the meeting of the Typographical Union on
Saturday evening.
Year: 1869

For second of four equ ual annual instaIments
in coin OF the sum of two hundred and six
thousand dollars, being the unpaid part of the
principal sum OF three hundred and six thou
sand dollars, to be distributed per capita, in the
usual manner OF paying annuities, per third
article Of the treaty OF thirty first July. eigh.
ten hundred and fifty five, fifty lone thousand
five hundred dollars.


For interest on one hundred and three thou.
sand dollars, at five per centum, being the
balance Of two hundred and six thousand dol
teen hundred and seventy, five Thousand one
hundred and fifty dollars
Year: 1869

Napoleon begins another chapter of empire
with mistake-an inevitable one, how
ever, the premises Of empire being granted
He denies that it is proper to the imperial
self-respect to concihate his opponents, and
straightway he imprisons the editor of the
radical RappeI. The next move in order should
be the arrest and second expulsion of Count
Henri de RochefOrt, the radical editor of La
Lanterne, and said to be descendant of Hugh
Capet-nOt the only son of the old nOblesse
who takes side against monarchy. Moreover,
the Emperor may so conniye through his sala-
red agents that the frauds of the late cleo
tions, albeit the radicals in the Legislature may
venture to contest them, shall arbitrarily accrue
to the empire. All disputed elections he will
still have the chance of managing his own way.
To the profound disgust of the Liberals
of France, he is willfully bent upon arrOgating
rather than cOnceding, and, so far as we can
make out from the Cables dispatch, has taken
the course which will emphasize the meaning
of the late Radical vote, and not win single
convert to the throne. Taking it at its word
the Empire at present only means Offense. The
Emperor will wait, it appears, to feel the
pulse of France through its Legislative Corps,
after having endeavored to make it temperately
keep time with his own. What he has just
done seems to repel the liberal advice both OF
Prince Napoleon and Persigny, but hope re-
mains that his arrogance is but q prologue to
concession Of some kind.


On the other hand, the Empire will not en-
counter mutes or imbeciles in the spirits which
it has evoked from the depths of French Op-
position 1t has been q problem with Napo-
leon to find out the temper and desire OF the
uncertain and suspicious millions below him.
The facts are now before him, yet do not de-
ter him from well-bred affectation of apathy
to that some time smothered passion for free
dom, which, however devastating and almost
self-destroying when hitherto fully abaze,
is yet an inextinguishable fire in the
heart of France. Her patriots, how
ever, are not disposed to be forever passive
least of all are they inclined to yield to any
attack on the citadel Of universal suffrage.
Many of them may be as much opposed as
Jules Favre to violence as q means OF reform
and progress, but perhaps the mass OF them
would agree with him in doctrine that " II
"rights are to be attacked by violence, vio-
"lence should be encountered" Upon the
right Of universal suffrage, practiced in one
way or other, since 1S4S, the Liberalism of
France will take its well fortified stand. 1t
will not be possible for the Emperor to invade
that right with safety. He can only yield to
it with grace.
Year: 1869

According to the Ministerial statement just
made. England is willing that diplomatic in
tercourse shall be reopened between her and
Mexico, but stipulates that the overtures shall
be made by the Government of the Republic.
England was one of the powers which recognized
the Empire, though officers of that Empire
publicly stole the debt interest due it. This
interest was the same which the Republic mani
tested great pains to pay, spite of the British
allegation that its failure to pay the debt was
the cause of the recognition of the Empire
Now, the Empire being dead, it must be
confessed that the Republic was the better bar
gain. England has but to confess her self-de-
ception to discover the falsity of her position
The Mexicans were surely right in declaring
their treaties with England broken by the
fault of the latter.
Year: 1869

Editor Smith, but is physically refuted
by the aforesaid editor, who proves
that Nesmith cannot manage unbult street
taiIways, by graphing with him gallantly and


giving him drubbing. Q. E. ID. 1t is now
evident that Nesmith can no more manage
street railways than he can manage horse
whip. 1t isn't the last word now which dis
putants desire, and which proves them to be
right, but the Last vibration of the irresistible
cowhide! Why editors should chiefly be subject
ed to this kind of weighty refutation, we have
never been able to comprehend. clergyman
blows up his parishoners, and not one lamb OF
the flock comes at him with cane. Lawyers
say the savagest things about plaintiff or de-
fendant but the aggrieved party knows too
much to break the lawyers head. 1t is quite
compliment to the press, that when man
has been exposed in the newspapers, he
straightway goes so often to buy cane
There is nothing else for him to do, and it
seems to happen pretty often that the doing
of that does MT count much in his favor.
Year: 1869

Our baseball players suffered another defeat
yesterday, the Cincinnati Red Stockings easily
beating the well-known Eckford Club OF
Brooklyn, formerly the champions in this re-
gion. The victory of the previous day damp
ened the courage of the Eastern boys and
very little excitement could be raised. In so
far as excitement means gambling, we rejoice
at its absence The national game is sadly
disgraced by the active betting INDUCED in by
players and their friends, as well as by the
horde of outsiders who attend for the sole pur-
pose of gambling. Perhaps it is impossible to
stop this disgrace entirely; but certainly ball
players themselves can and should refrain
from it. Batting should never lead to betting.