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Year: 1869

one English school. That is always
full. II we had three more, there arr
young men, anxious to learn, enough
to fill them. We wish to learn YOU
language and conform to your Gus
toms if we had encouragement anG
protection


Why do your people not bring
their families here and become per.
manent residents?Y


Most of those who come here arc
very poor. 1t is true they go back to
China, but they return here again and
bring their friends. A considerable
number have returned with their
families, and more will do so. The
reason why more have not done so is
because they have, under your laws,
no protection"


"To what extent is p0ligamy prac-
ticed in your country?"


"The general rule L. that when a
man haarries and lives for several
years without male issue, he may take
another wife"


1t Is charged that your people
hoard up their money or send it to
China, and that it does not enter into
our currency here TO aid in developing
our business"


For the same reason again, that
we have no protection. If other peO-
pie get our money and choose to Keep
it we have no redress"


Ii is not to be wondered at that with
the anti-Christiau treatment the Chi
nese receive ia this country very few
Af tkeli gemain otherwise than pa
cans, We visited some of their joss
houses In San Francisco, decked out
in all the paraphernalia of heathen
worship. Not very large amount
of sanctity seemed to be attached to
the surroundings. ! tAink in every
instance tho ieWer story of these
buildings was devoted to the purposes
Of prostitution or gambling.
Year: 1869

Senter's majority 1915


Ii should be borne in mind that at
least 'one-haIf Of The letters, which
form the basis of the above table, were
written before the appointment of new
Commissioners of Registration in most
of the respective counties wherein our
corrpSpOn6qntS reside
Year: 1869

GEOLOGICAL PHENoMENoN.-A
Western paper relates the fol-
lowing occurrence, which took
place recently in Union county,
Indiana:


Immediately in the vicinity oi
Liberty, Union county, a most
singular phenomenon occurred a
few days since, which is worthy
the attention of geological inves-
tigation. About a quarter of an
acre Of ground on DR.. Cooper's
farm gave way and sank to the
depth of from three to twelve in
ches, leaving a crevice surround
ing the whole area Of from two
to FIVE inches. At the time of the
occurrence a rumbling noise,
like distant thunder, was heard
by many of the citizens in the
surrounding neighborhood. The
cattle and stock gave evidence
Of fright. and acted as they are
said to act at the occurrence OF
an earthquake.
Year: 1869

DIG AROUND THE TREEs.-Thcse
warm days, followed by copious
showers, will make the grass and
weeds grow around the stems of
trees, as we'll as elsewhere. A
handsome tree is certainly of
more value than 4 cabbage or
tomato plant; yet there are many
persons who will take good care
OF the latter, But entirely neglect
the former. Dig about the roots
of your trees !; not only close up
about the stems, but fork up a
good. wide space, so that the rain
can pass down to the lowest roots.
and not be absorbed by the grass
and weeds. Keep the soil well
cultivated, or mulch around all
trees if you want them to grow
aud remain healthy.-Hearth and
Home.
Year: 1869

The New York Herald in ex-
pressing its sentiments in referen-
cc to the very mean conduct Of
certain parties at Washington in
preventing the decoration of
Confederate graves asks:


Is it possible that we cannot
see how to be patriots without
being brutes? Is it possible that
our respect for a great cause re-
quires us to exercise a mean
supervision over the actions and
thoughts of those whose sorrows
differ from ours in their direction?
Is this horrible tyranny Of a
majority to 60 into the sacred
domain of the grave, too, and
shall no one be grievcd over, or
mourned with sentimental usage,
if he happened to be wrong ?
Shame on the zeal that pursues
a quarrel beyond the grave! In
the United States of America
freedom has been much cramped
for some time, but we have
always desired to believe that it
was only necessarily so. Permit
us, men in authority, to believe
that there is still freedom for a
woman to 60 to the grave of her
son or her lover and cast upon it
a token of remembrance. II
there is not, what. better are you
than the brutal despots that made
Austria a by-word among ma
tions
Year: 1869

~ TRY is a great word,
though it musters only three let
ters. 1t is the story of every
achievement. from great to small,
that the world has ever seen.
The presence or absence of its
spirit is the mark which distim-
guishcs the difference in men.
The lad or young man who says
he will try, and means it, is the
one who by and by will succeed.
The head on his shoulders is the
'go-ahead. the kind which all
good folks admire, and which is
a credit and profit to itself
Year: 1869

An examination into the case OF Mrs. Will
helm Meyrose, who charges the boatswain Of
the Bremen ship Hedwick with committing
IN Indecent assault during the passage from
Bremen TO this port was to have been
taken yesterday at the ONCE Of the North German
Consul General. The husband Of the woman.
wilhelm Meyrose was present and made brief
statement Of the case but gave no facts other than
those already published. The woman who was ap-
made statement, which was IN part contrary TO the
first charge made by her and published In the
HERALD yesterday. the Consul General endeav0red
10 obtain correct account of the affair. but could
not do So and therefore postponed the case for few
days. -


sent and stated that he knew nothing at all about
the case. The Consul General asserts MIS- deter
minaon to get at the truth OF the matter and II the
case proves TO be as aggravated as IL appears at
present he viii send the papers to the authorities
at Bremen for their action.
Year: 1869

The decease on the 4th inst. OF Brevet Brigadier
General Henry S. Burton, Fifth regiment United
States artillery, having been officially announced TO
the general court martial, now IN session In this
city, and OF which he was member. the following
resolutions were adopted


whereas the members OF this court have learned
with unfeigned sorrow the decease Of their late CO.
adjutor and valued friend, who no less by his SOL
dier-like bearing than by MS pleasing urbanity OF
manner, endeared himself 10 al who knew him.


Resolved, That we duly sympathize with his
afflicted family in their bereavement; and, whne
giving utterance 10 this expression OF sorrow reier
10 his character as a cultivated gentleman and q
jealous and distinguished soldier TO OIL the void
made at the nreside Of q home cherished aud rem
dsred sacred by every social tie.


Resolved, That COPY OF this manifestation OF re-
gard Be Submitted to the family Of the deceased and
published In the public papers.


Brieader. Colonel o. s.A. and Judge Advocate.
Year: 1869

District Attorney Garvin and Assistant District
Attorneys Hutchlngs and Tweed were In attendance
yesterday, ready to proceed with the trial Of the
cases on the calendar. The court room was crowded
bv certain stripe of city politicians who were
attracted thither by the announcement that Deputy
sheriff Moran would be tried for allowing King the
bond thief, TO escape from his custody.


Judge Bedford presided IN the absence OF the Re-
eOrder, and after some preliminary business was
transacted the court adjourned till this morning, the
City Judge having an important Official engagement
alSnWhere.
Year: 1869

Proceedings.


The following is the order made in the United
States Circuit Court by Judge Blatchord refusing
grant stay OF proceedings in the Union Pacific Rail
road case:-


motion having osen made in this suit the Of the
defendants, order that the plaintiff this suit show
cause why all proceedings the OF the plaintiff herein
In the Supreme Court OF the State of New York should not
be stayed and on reading ana Ming and adavs
tue part OF the defendants and OF the plaintiff
and on reading all the file this suit in this
and hearing defendants the
plaintiff It is ordered that the said motion stay pro
ossdiugs he and the same is hereby dened.


SAMUEL BLATCHFORD.
Year: 1869

"ONWARD" along the track of civiliza-
tion-on towards goodness and glory-a fin.
ger-post pointing to all that is worthy of at
tainmert-a guide to conduct the Youth of
America along the path leading to the highest
and noblest manhood: such is the design of
Mayne Reds Magazine.


And it is meant for the Youth of America
they who in few short years will hold as in
the hollow of their hand the destinies not only
Of America, but of mankind.


Supreme satisfaction to be even the hum
blest guide in such a glorious march and
while acting as such, "ONWARD" will en-.
deavor to prove not only sure guide, but
cheerful companion; one who, while dealing
largely with the realities of life, will not for
get that life has also its romance-essential to
its healthy existence as the food that is eaten,
or the air that is breathed.


The literature OF this magazine is intended
to be Of the highest character known to the
pages of a periodical: since the experience of
its Conductor tells him it is necessary to ,erile
do~n to the Youth of America. 1t will be H.
Illustrated, and to this end the best artists have
been engaged.


Its first number appeared in January; and
contained the opening chapters of story
of South American life. entitled the LOST
SISTER; Tale Of the Pampas: as also the
commencement Of the YELLOW CHIEF; a
Tale of the Prairies
Year: 1869

AN ACT for the establishment of county sunerviso~


SEcr 1. The governor and council shah anno,n.
for each county on the recommendation of the state
superintendent Of common schools, one person as
county supervisor OF public schools for each county
whose term of Office shall continue three wears NM
less he be sooner removed by the governor


SECT. 2; 1t shall be the duty of the county super.
visor to visit the schools of his county as often "A
practicable, to note at such visits in book provided
for the purpose to be designated the "SupervisOrs
Visiting sook the condition Of the school buildings
and out-houses, the efficiency of the teachers the
method of instruction, the branches taught the taxt
books and apparatus used and the discipline govern
ment and general condition of each school, He shsIi
give each such directions in the science. art and
method Of teaching as he may deem expedent. shall
distribute promptly all reports FORMS laws circulars
accordance with the direction of the state supern
tendent and in general shall the official adyis-
er and constant assistant of the school Officers and
teachers In his county. ~ 7 : =


SECT. 3. He shall assist the state superintendent
in the organization and management OF county in
sttutes and labor In every practicable way elevate
the standard of teaching and improve the condition
Of public schools in his county, by organizing town
and county associations of teachers and by personal
efforts with pupils, school committees teachers and
parents -


SECT. 4. No county supervisor shall act as agent
for any author, publisher bookseller nor directly
or indirectly receive any gift emolument or reward
for his influence in recommending or procuring the
use OF any Dook school apparatus or furniture Of any
KIND whatever In any public school in the state and
any one who shall violate this provision shan ha
removed from office, and shall further forfeit ali
ing expenses.
SECT. 8. The state superintendent and the county
supervisors shall constitute state board of educa-
ton, of which the state superintendent shall be M
ofcio secretary, and said board shall hold session
at the capital of the state at least year during
the session of the legislature for the purpose Of con-
ferring with the legislative educational COMMITTEES on
matters pertaining to the common schools Of the
state and to mature plans of operations for the fol-
lowing year. and In general to devise WAYS and means
to promote and elevate the public schools of The
state - o


SECT. g. The county supervisor shall receive tbrea
dollars per diem for service actually performed IN the
discharge of his duties, and also reimbursement So
travelling expenses necessarily incurred: said ssr
vices and travelling expenses to appear in his work-
ing report rendered quarterly to the state superin
tendent for his inspection and thence transmtteS ~
the governor and council for their examination anS
approval; provided that the total annual expense for
county supervisorships shall not exceed the sum Of
sixteen thousand dollars. ~ ~ y.


SECT. q This act shall take effect when approved.


lApproyed March Is, 1861 = :,


Chapter S6.
Year: 1869

In his last letter to the Cincinnati En-
ouirer Mack" thus refers to the suf-
irage question in Congress:


II seems that what are known as the
advanced Radicals" are opposed to the
new amendment by which it is sought to
engraft universal suffrage upon the Con-
stitution. They think it unsafe to risk
its ratification by sufficient number Of
States, and boldly advocate the short cat
of law of Congress instead. In the
Senate ehis view of the case has been
held by at least dossn of the leading
. lights Of Radicalism for two years. 1t
is difficult just now TO say which of the
two propositions will be finally adopted,
but it seems likely that one of them will
be passed before the 4th of March
The advocates of the right of Congress
to control the suffrage of the States
base their views upon the Four
tee nth amendment, which they claim
establishes universal suffrage even with
out an ret of Congress-.


II will not be forgotten that when this
amendment was before Congress, and
subsequently, when it was before the peo-
ule of the States for ratification, the
right to interfere with the suffrage ques-
ton was di,avoweI by its friends. 1t is
only another added to the many in
stances in which the voters of the country
have been deceived by those whom they
trusted. In Ohio the Radicals won the
fight by explaining the amendment en-
tirely away, and demo ustrsting that 1t
meant almost nothing as applied to the
Northern States, but only punishment to
rebels. It was with this understanding
that it was ratified in the Northwest
but now comes new Interpretation oi
it-that it carries with it in some way or
another the right of Con gress to CON
fer suffrage on the negro OF Ohio
and Indiana as well as of Georgia
and Alabama. One would think it about
time for tire people to cease to put conn
dence in leaders who have so often de-
ceived them m and betrayed them. The
history of Radical legislation during the
past four years has been an uninter.
rupted series of d,sceptions and treaohe-
ries of this kind, and there is no likeli-
hood of its being ch anged in its purpose
very soon. Either tf the two suffrage
propositions now be. eore Congress will
bring the question inio the State can
vass in Ohio next fall. We shall see how
the people, who have so recently voted
it down by an immense majority, will
like it.
Year: 1869

Under the head Of Ku-Klux and Mill
tia, the Columbia Herald Of last week
INDUCES in the following sensible talk:


The different counties into which the
irate Governor proposes sending the
militia Except Maury) have been send
ing delegates to Nashville, for the pur-
pose of assuring the powers that be that
The kind assistance Of the militia is not
needed. We are not advised as to the
positive good these delegations are ac-
complishing, but we think 1t quite likely
that General Cooper can be prevailed
on 10 keep his militia at home, if con-
vinced that they are not needed, but it is
worse than foolish and useless to ap-
prOach the Governor with any such petit
tions The strongest evidence that we
do not want the militia, is proof positive
10 Brownlow that we need them. We
have been assured all the time of the fact
that the Radicals only wanted to call the
militia ont for party effect but IN
fortunately for them, to get up
q seeming necessity for the militia, out
Year: 1869

ton to the rapid approach of our dread enemy.
This time he seemed determined not to be banked,
but came straight on for us. Again threw my
self on my back, and kicked and splashed with all
my strength, which had again the effect Of alarm
ing him, for he went right under us, and again
disappeared. Uttering short but fervent ejacula-
ton of thankfulness, again turned my attention
to the boats and beheld, with feelings no pen can
express, that at last we had been made out, and
that one of the cutters was fast pulling towards
U.s. But even as she came our peril increased, for
the shark was joined by another, and both kept
cruising, but few yards of, in circle round US.
My strength was rapidly leaving me, and I knew
that did once cease splashing all would be over
with US My companion was perfectly powerless.
Still continued to kick and splash, still the vora.
cous monsters continued their circular tract, some
times diving and going under US, to re-appear on
the other side but the cutter was fast coming up,
and they, suspecting what was the matter, gave
way with all their hearts and souls.


As she neared us, tho bowmen laid their oars
In, and began to beat the water with their boat
hooks. This was the last I saw. Nature must
have given out, for when I opened my eyes again,
I was safe in my hammock on board the brig A
good nights rest restored me to myself, but though
I have seen many shark since, ] can never look
on one without feeling my flesh creep, as it were,
on my bones
Year: 1869

ONLY GRAIN OF SAND.-A man who had for
years carried an old and cherished watch about
him, one day called on its maker, and told him it
was no longer useful, for it would not keep time
correctly.


"Let me examine it." said the maker; and ta-
king a powerful glass, he looked carefully and
steadily into the works, till be spied just one little
grain of sand.


II have it," he said. II can get over your diff
fculty."


About this moment, by some powerful but un-
seen power, the little grain, suspecting what was
coming, cried out, "Iet me alone! I am but
small thing, and take up so little room, I cannot
possibly ipjure the watch. Twenty or thirty of us
might do harm but cannot, so let me alone"


The matchmaker replied, "You must come out,
for you spoil my work. and all the more so that you
are so small, and but few people can see you"


Thus it is with us, whether children or elders
nelie one feeling Of pride, vanity or disobedience
may be such little one that none but ourselves
know Of it; yet God, who sees all things, knows
it, and that one sin, however little it may appear
will spoil all our best efforts in His service.
Year: 1869

assigned themselves, and were slowly gathering the
shreds of her life, to weave from them thread
that would lead to the author of her tragic death,
when they were suddenly 'Aoored," to use their
own energetic expression. Ada Ricard, herself,
appeared at downtown New York hotel, in per-
feet health and uuscathed in person.


The explanation was simple. The whim had
suddenly seized her to go to New Orleans, and she
had gone without leave-taking or warning TWAS
no unusual incident in her wandering life, and her
speedy return was due only to the fact that she
found the Southern city only military camp, un.
der the iron rule of General Butler, and therefore
an improbable field for her.


The ghastly head became more of mystery
than before. The bafled detectives could again
only look at it hepessy, and send descriptions Of
it over the country. At last it was seen by wo-
man named Callahan, living in Boston, who was in
search of daughter who had gone astray. She
instantly pronounced it to be that of herchd, and
she was coroborated by all the members of her
family and several of her neighbors The identi-
fcation was no less specific than before, and the
perplexed authorities, glad at last to know some
thing positive, gave Mrs. Callahan an order for
the body. Before, however, she had completed
her arrangements for its transferto Boston, mes
sage reached her from the daughter, who was lying
sick in Bellevue Hospital, and so the head once
more became mystery. And such it has always
remained The body told that female, who had
been delicately reared, who had Jared sumptuous-
ly, and had been arayed in costly fabrics had been


oully done to death, just as she was stepping into
the dawn of womanhood-and that is all that is
known. Her name, her station, her history, her
virtues, or it may be, her frailties all went down
with her life, and were irrevocably lost There is
every probability thather case will always be classed
as unfinished business
Year: 1869

CURE FOR DRUNKENNESS. Recipes to cure
one of an appetite for liquor are constantly going
the rounds of the papers. A friend who has tried
it, gave us the following recipe:


"Have steady employment, and give it strict at
tention ten hours each day, except Sundays, and
then attend church service regularly. When your
days work is completed 60 home to spend your
leisure hours. Hyour home is not pleasant, get
yourself about the agreeable task of making it So
When you go out to public amusements take some
person Of pure mind and steady habits with you,
and always keep good company. Under this pleas
ant treatment the sight and smell of liquor becomes
loathsome"
Year: 1869

The eyes of all birds have peculiarity of struc
ture which enable them to see and hear distant oh
jects equally well, and this wonderful power is car
ried to the greatest perfection in the bird of prey
When we recollect that an eagle will ascend NOR
than mile in perpendicular height. and from tina
enormous elevation will perceive its unsuspectinl
prey and pounce on it with unering certainty, ant
when we see the same bird scrutinizing with mi
croscopic nicely an object close at hand, We shal
at once perceive that he possesses the power Of &C
commodating his sight to distance in manner t.
which our eye is untitled, and of which it is tota
incapable.


If We take printed page we shall find that ther
is some particular distance, probably ten inches,
which we can read the words and see each lette
with perfect distnctness but if we move pag
to the distance of forty inches we shall find it i'm
possible to read it at all ; scientific men would
therefore, call ten inches the focus focid dstanc
of our eyes. We cannot alter this focus except b,
the aid of spectacles.


But an eagle has the power of altering the focu
of his eye as he peases; he has only to look at al
object at the distance of two feet or two miles ii
order to see it with perfect distinctness. The bal
of his eye is surrounded by fifteen little plates
called sciorotic bones. They form complete rint
and their edges slightly overlap each other.


When he looks at distant object this little cir
Gle of bone expands, and the ball of the eye being
relieved from the pressure, becomes fatter; ane
when he looks at very near object the little bones
press together, and the ball of the eye is thu
squeezed into rounder or more convex form. Ths
effect is very familiar to everybody. A person
with very round eyes is near sighted, and only see
clearly an object that is close to him; and person
With fiat eyes, as in old age can see nothing clea
except at distance. The eagle, by the mere will
can make his eye round or fat, and see with equa]
clearness at any distance.