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Year: 1869

The Grand Lodge of Good Templars, re-
Gently in session at Jacksonville, H., has
endorsed, by decided majority, the action
of the National Temperance Convention n
favor of a third party organization, the
most conspicuous principle OF which shall
be prohibition.
Year: 1869

In a town not a thousand miles
from the White Mountains, lives an
old farmer by the name of Tom P
who is famous for nothing except the
quantity of dirt that is always seen
upon his person. The following sto-
ry is told at his expense, which may
be true for aught known to the con-
trary. One time he was taken sick,
and a doctor was called in, who pre-
scribed among other things that he
should have a warm bath. Tom re-
belled at this; but upon being told
that his life depended upon it, he
consented, and tub of water was at
once prepared by his better-half, in
to which was thrown a liberal guam
tity of soap. A rough towel was
then procured, and the old lady COM
menced the task of cleaning, for once
at least, her lord and master. After
working away for several minutes,
her eyes were attracted by something
bright which shone through the dirt,
and she worked with redoubled ener-
gy. Another bright spot was soon
visible a little way from the other;
and with a light in her eye that told
her joy at the discovery, she exclaim-
ed:


Daddy! daddy! I'm glad the doe
tor told me to wash you; for, as
live, here are them trowsers that you
lost two years ago. l can tell EN-
by the buttons.
Year: 1869




The duel between Mr.. Reginald
Russell and NJ. de la Poeze came off
at Chantilly. Small swords were
chosen, and it was agreed that the
fight should continue till one Of the
men was incapable of holding his
weapon, A couple of pocket hand
kerchiefs having been thrown on the
ground at distance of twenty PAGES
from each other to mark the lines to
which either party might give way,
swords were crossed, and on the word
dllaz being given, the combat com
menced. NJ. de la Poeze attacked
with such vigor that he exposed him
self to his adversary and received a
wound in the neck, but as it was sim
ply scratch, from which the blood,
however, flowed rather freely, the fight
went on. Again the Frenchman as
sumed the offensive, and again he
was touched by his adversary's sword,
this time in the arm, but the hurt
was trivial, and third appeal was
made to the god of battles. Regard
less Of his punishment, NJ de la Poeze
again forced the fighting, and with
such vigor that he drove Mr.. Russell
to within a yard of his handkerchief
the latter gentleman now thought it
high time to change his tactics, and
making a successful lunge he wound
ed his antagonist in the chest. NJ.
de la Poeze fell, and the affair was
over. The victim in this encounter,
though slightly touched in one of the
lungs, is not thought to be in danger,
and before Mr.. Russell left the
ground desired to shake hands with
him. The Helen of the quarrel has
gone to Germany to drink the waters.
Year: 1869

Good old Deacon 8, of Ipswich,
had laid up a good store of this worlds
wealth, and was a prompt supporter
of the government in its hour of per-
il. Among the goods and chattels
of which he still retained possession
was an old brig, of two or three hun
dred tons measurement, which had
recently brought home cargo of su-
gar from Cuba, and which had been
pronounced by her skipper to be un-
fit for another voyage without much
repair. But the Deacon sent one of
his younger sons to Boston, where
the brig lay, with instructions to sell
her if he could. Said the old man


ashes good enough for coasting,
Jim, and may be Of much service yet.
Get eight thousand dollars if you
can, but don't let her go for less than
six thousand"


Timothy went to Boston, where he
found half a dozen parties eager to
purchase, and without delay he sold
the vessel aud returned home.


"What, Tim-baek so soon? Dye
sell the brig p


"Yes, father


"How much dye get?''


Twelve thousand. "


Twelve thousand what ?"


Twelve thousand dollars to be
sure"


The old deacon could not credit it.
The sum was more than double any
possible price he could have fixed as
tho briz,is -rvuI raiuv. OF UUursu -uu--
body had been reckless enough to pay
/ any such sum in cash.


"Look ye, Tim,' he cried, with
great indignation, you've been and
sold that old brig to some underEand-
ed rebel-some contemplate enemy
of our gOvernment-whO was willing
10 promise double what she was worth
to get her off down South His notes
aren't worth the paper they are writ
ten on.


But Tim assured the old man that
he had sold the vessel to carry pro-
visions to our troops; and further
more, that he had received the full
amount in greenbaeks-whieh latter
statement he verified by producing
the crisp and highly Illuminated is
sues of Uncle Sans Treasury Depart
ment.


The good old Deacon stood for a
little time thoughtful, Then he laid
his hand upon his son 5 shoulder, and
with a slight shadow of regret upon
his face, seriously said


Tim, if ye'd hung on, and been a
bit stiff, don't ye think ye might hare
got a LEETLE MORE for her ?''
Year: 1869

The Cleveland Herald talks thus
sensibly upon the duty of supporting
home papers; "Reeollect, if home
weekly paper is to be supported, home
influence must do it. Every dollar
sent to Eastern papers is at the ex-
pense of the local papers. A county
acquires prominence through its pa
per more than in any other way, and
to every one who has county interests
at stake, his home paper is necessity
Never will such man take a paper
printed away from home until he j:
able to take a second paper, Hi
first paper will be his home sheet, anG
he will so identify his own interes
with that of his county paper, as tC
consider his subscription as much 1
matter of yearly duty as the paymen
of his taxes"
Year: 1869

There is a rascal in Paris who
walks the streets with the sad, up
turned visage of a blind man till
he comes to a crossing, where he
gives every token of being afraid to
cross. He appeals to the passen-
gers to take pity on him, and help
him in his difficulty. Some charit-
able creature takes his arm and
leads him across. He is thanked
by the poor blind man ; ne goes on
his way, feeling that he has done a
kind deed; and the next time he
puts his hands into his pocket for
his watch he finds that it is gone.
Year: 1869

When will that magnificent Job Of many yearv
standing the Battery enlargement, be completedf


II the good people Of Gotham don't "peach" at thiA
season then there ia no telling anything In this word
Just think of it-lS0,00 baskets OF the delicious
fruit dumped In metropolitan market In one dayi


What glorious thing 1t Is to live IN New YORK
just now Here we can imoibe to hilarity our Gro.
ton, while in Philadelphia they have ito go u" on
benzine and 'lttle more lager"


VINO pockets the rents Tor the apple, peanut ana
soda water stands that cumber what remains to the
public of the City Hail Park sidewalks


Is 1t absolutely essential to the public safety that
an upright boiler and small sized oyster saloon
should occupy the open ground at the foot Of Roose|
welt street. space that ia greatly desired at thts
season for country and other vehicless


We are in favor OF the extension Of Leonard street.
to the Bowery, opposite Division street; Of Franklin
to Fell street. widened and mprOved and OF White
street 10 Bayard street. These improvements would
treble the value Of property on the thorouyhfares
named and the cost would be triiing.


When completed-and 1t soon will be-that will be
o magnificent business place the New York Life In.
surance Company have caused to be erected on the
corner Of Broadway and Leonard street. 1t has
three times the room Of the new Court House, ana
1t Will not cost one half the money.


1t isa great pity that in extending Thomas street.
through The grounds OF the New York Hospital q
movement was not made TO widen Pearl street from
chatham street ana Thomas street to the river and
then have organized and REMEMBERED the avenue
under a new name


We advise timorous people who own property
below Canal street to look out. There are geoogsts
who would nsinuate that the southern end OF Nam
haitian rests on basalttc arches, against which tho
currents OF vast subterranean river dash and thas
500 or a 1000 years hence the lower part OF tho
island VIII cave tnl


OF course when the new Post once Is completed
Beekman street will be extended to Broadway; and
OF course, also, Ann street will be widened and
opened to Fulton street.


Grabbed old gentleman without psalmody 10 his
soul wants to know II the square boxes on street
corners, out Of which earsplitting tunes are COM
tnuously ground by one-armed heroes are NOS
organic nuisancesf Shame on his patriotism.
Year: 1869

PRINCE AgTHUR--A HINT TO PRESIDENT
GRAST.--lt has been given out that Prince
Arthur in his present visit to America Is to
keen clear Of the United States-that he Is
not to ''oome over the border Why he
should be thus instructed we cannot divine.
Perhaps, however, he may be standing on
ceremony, awaiting an official Invitation. At
all events, we tHink that President Grant
would be doing the handsome thing in detail
ing special messenger to the Prince TO invite
him to spend day or two at the White House,
including the offer Of war steamer for his
transportation. As simple act Of interna-
tional courtesy, especially after the late boat
race, we think this invitation would be emf
nently proper, and we hope that General Grant
will so regard it.
Year: 1869

A GENUINE WoMAN's RIaHTs WOMAN
The lady delegates to the Woman's Rights
Convention, now In session at Newport, paid
visit on Saturday to Ida Lewis. the heroine
Of the lighthouse, the brave girl to whom per-
sonal peril is as nothing when fellow beings
life is in danger. Probably they expected to
enlist her in the service Of their mission. If
they did they must have been disappointed to
find her exercising woman's right to perform
a portion of womans duties. These ladies'
who were no doubt inflated with the speeches
they intended to make at the next session in
behalf of woman's right to the franchise and
all that stufr--found this gallant woman, the
saviour of many lives, engaged at--what kind
Of occupation can we suppose? Assisting her
mother at tho wsshtub!" We hope that the
lady delegates win profit by the lesson acci-
dentally taught them by this noble girl, who
has done more In the service Of humanity
within the past FIVE years Of her young life
than all the spSuting at conventions can
accomplish IN century.
Year: 1869

The Atlantic cable brings us sad very sad
intelligence In the shape of news of the exist
ence of widespread mutinous conspiracy on
board the United States frigate Sabine, m
attempt by the mutineers to blow up the
vessel, the discovery Of the plot, and lts
punishment by the execution Of seven of the
sailors by hanging at the yard arm. These
melancholy events occurred in the port Of
Cherbourg, France. A portion OF the crew
attempted to destroy the ship by firing the
was lighted and in communication with
this place Of storage when the officers were
made acquainted with the facts. The loyalty,
courage aud obedience to discipline Of the
men OF the American navy have been ever
appreciated and acknowledged both at home
and abroad In the early days Of our naval
history, and during the period Of the first
consolidation of that powerful arm Of our
governmental force, very prominent execu-
ton, after charges OF mutinous conspiracy
and intended piracy, took place on one Of the
vessels at sea. Happily the record Is honora-
BILE thence till now. England experienced the
effects OF the mutiny of the More, and Its
punishment in after years; and 1t will bring a
feeling of real regret to the public mind that


this case should have taken place on board
the Sabine In the presence Of quite number
of Young midshipmen aud al the very door o.
BoDaparte. & ~te4
Year: 1869

THE HEALTH OF NAPOLEON. The rumors
recently circulated In Paris concerning the
health Of Napoleon are officially denied, and
The authorities are hunting up the perpetrators
of the alarming cenards. If the Emperor is
seen to limp or heard in cough all France is
agitated and all her political factions are on
the Qui glgs. All things considered, it Is,
however, to be hoped that in the matter of
his health he will continue to dlsappoint and
battle his enemies for n long time to come
His health and vigilance are still necessary,
not only for law and order in France, but for
the pea ce of Europe.
Year: 1869

It would appear from our authentic news
published in the HERALD yesterday that the
Oxford crew did not win by 30 much odds
after all. We were led to suppose by our first
dispatches that the winning post was reached
by the English University athletes from three
to four boat lengths ahead of the Harvards
This was undoubtedly the currently reported
fact, and in such u shape it reached this cOun-
try. But it turns out now that the umpire OF
the race, who was stationed at the winning
point, near Mortlake, and who no doubt
measured the arrival of the boats with keen
and conscientious vision, has declared that
the Harvards were only half length ''clear
water" behind the Oxford boat when they
came to tho finish. 1t is admitted on all sides
that the Harvards lost only by the defect in
expected and 1t was no doub. anticipated, in
measure, by the Harvards themselves when
they so gallantly accepted the terms Of the
Oxford crew TO row with coxswain ut all, an
addition to the crew Of a racing boat entirely
unknown in races on their own waters. How
ever, in a commendable spirit of pluck and
chlvalry they tried 1t, although II was dan
gerous experiment, as they have discovered
before this time, and, Indeed, as they ocknow-
ledge.


The Oxford crew admitted, at the dinner
which succeeded the race, that they never had
harder contest than this in all the races
which they had run and won. 1t is conceded
from every quarter which is entitled to the credit
OF good authority that there has never been
race so hardly contested, so fairly run and so
gallantly conducted on both sides. The con-
clusion we have to come to is that inexperi-
ence in steering lost the race for the Harvards
by Just half boats length-according to the
statement of the judge-which probably one
good stroke Or "spurt" would have covered,
aud thus have changed the fortunes Of the
day. II this be so there is no evidence that
the American style Of rowing Is not quite as
good as the English, even on the Thames, par
ticularly If 1t be true, as the Harvard men say,
that the steering made possible difference Of
from half length to whole boats length In
the race. 1t is pretty clear, viewing it from
all points, that the winners had pretty hard
work to obtain their laurels, and that the
vanquished have no reason to be disheartened
because they lost them. There Is another
chance ahead. The gentlemen of Oxford will
certainly not refuse to meet the Harvards on
their own waters at some future time. Indeed,
we hcpe that the challenge will come freely
and chivalrously from the English side, as the
challenge for the late race came from tho
Harvard bows, coupled, too, with oil the dis
advantages which were known to accompany
It's acceptance.
Year: 1869

COMING TO CRISIS. Sultan Of Tur-
key has officially defined line of tributary
duty which must, 1t is said, be observed in the
future by the viceroy Of Egypt towards the
Porte government 1t is comprehensive
schedule, but in the tone of on imperial
firman, and will be forwarded to Alexandria.
Should the viccroy be advised or resolve to
reject It we may look for news Of very serious
complications in the East. The Sultan says
the idea Of independent rule by the viceroy
must be "crushed out"
Year: 1869

The DAILY HERALD Will be sent to subscribers
for one dollar month.


The postage being only thrty-hye cents
quarter. country subscribers by this arrangement
can receive the herald at the same price 1t is
furnished In tie city.
Year: 1869

DoN'r Bother YoURsELF.-The Rochester
Chronicle (republican) wants to know what Is
going TO become of Governor Hoffman. Don't
worry yourself That is matter which the
democracy will probably decide for themselves.
At the present time Governor Hoffman is act
ing like a sensible man and taking things as
coolly as tho hot and tho hop season will
permit
Year: 1869

THE SENATE AZ AN ASYLUM FOR Ex-PREsr-
pENrs.-A New Orleans exchange, deprecating
the obscurity into which our ex-Presidents fall
as soon as they are out Of Office, suggests an
amendment to the constitution by which they
would be entitled during after life to seats in
the United States Senate as Senators at large.
It might happen, If such an idea should be
carried ont, that some persons would be en-
titled to seats in the Senate whom the people
would not like to have there. One or at most
two terms In the Executive chair should satisfy
the ambition Of all reasonable men. Besides,
the Senate as at present constituted is suff1-
ciently oligarchical and corrupt, and to make
it a life asylum for those who have filed the
Presidential Office-good, bad and Indifferent
would only tend to perpetuate power in tho
legislative branch Of the government of which
the people are already becoming suspicious
and jealous.
Year: 1869

Rumor is In the air about the New Dominion.
The London Times makes mysterious illusions
and throws out hints which 1t is difficult for the
uninitiated to understand. Speeches ofstrange
import are made in different parts Of the New
Dominion, and by men who cannot be wholly
ignorant.


What does rumor say7 II says that the
Confederation scheme has not been so success
full as its friends believed it would be. 1t has
so far failed to make the British North Amcri-
can Provinces unit. Dissension and jealousy
were never so rife as they are now in the two
Canadas and in the other sections of the Con-
federation. The party now In power In Great
Britain has all along been opposed to the
maintenance Of colonies for the mere sake Of
territorial show. Since his conversion to
liberal politics Mr.. Gladstone has been ahead Of
all his colleagues in this particular branch of
foreign policy. 1t was he who went out some
years ago to act as plenipotentiary in the
handing over Of the Ionian Islands to Greece.
1t is the conviction of the present government
in Great Britain that the New Dominion leans
too much on the mother country and too little
upon itself, and that tho Confederation will
never be success until it is compelled to trust
to Its own resources. 1t will not be wonderful If
In very short time we learn that it is the desire
ofthe home government that the New Dominion,
which has been bolstered long enough,
should accept complete independence on easy
conditions. The New Dominion is under heavy
obligations to the homo government, but we
do not believe that the home government
will lay down conditions with which 1t will not
be easy to comply. We have good reason to
believe that we are on the eve Of great
change, so far as our northern neighbors are
concerned. It remains to be seen how our
neighbors will act.


We do not believe that the British govern
ment will insist that the New Dominion shall
declare itself in favor of monarchy, although
we cannot forget that it was originally intended
to call the Confederation the ''Kingdom of
Canada" Nor do we find it easy to strip the
present visit of Prince Arthur of o certain po-
litical character. We know we'll that Great
Britain would like above all things to learn
that the Confederation was willing to accept
Prince Arthur as king. It would not at all
surprise us if the men who rule the Confedera-
tioN should declare themselves in favor Of this
policy. We have but word to say on the
subject, and we say 1t all the more willingly
that we would spare our neghbors all unne-
cessary trouble--a kingdom on our northern
border is impossible. 1t will fail as failed the
last attempt to establish monarchy In Mexico.
The fate of Maximilian is worthy the attention
of Prince Arthur and his friends In England.
Two events which have occurred of late years
have contributed to make monarchy impossi-
BILE on this Continent. One of these was the
failure of the Southern rebellion; the other was
the execution of Macmillan of Hapsburg. Our
northern neighbors may do as they please /;
but they cannot have king with comfort.
Year: 1869

P. NJ B.-The "Blues" have a promenade
concert tonight at Lancaster Hail. We must
apologize for the advertisement not appearing
in yesterdays paper but it was mislaid. Still,
SO popular are these dances that ii is sufficient
to simply meation the fact that dance will
take place the morning before and the hall is
sure to be filled.
Year: 1869

THE LATEST ABOUT THE CABINET.-Grant is
reported to have said to Senator Thayer that
he shall not retain any of the members of the
present Cabinet after the 4th of March. He is
also reported to have said to Congressman
Dickey that he shall select one member of his
Cabinet from Pennsylvania, and it is under
stood that he has George II. Stuart in view.
Year: 1869

SPIRITUALIsT SocIABLE.-The Spiritualists
had very pretty party last night at Congress
Hall, These sociables have been great sue
cess thus far; they have been well attended by
very pleasant company and we do not know
OF more agreeable way of passing an evening.
Year: 1869

has not made half so perfect as wo-
man, that is-man.'


Mrs. Walker then said


why do you dress in this CAV
style of lace and flowers P to which
| Mrs. Gaines replied:


If told that my dress was repug-
nant to the public taste, would in
stantly remove il. l admit that it
looks more youthful than my years
would warrant; but, feeling young,
| dress according to those feelings.
When fee! old, l will dress suitable
to age, but trust | shall never feel
old under a hundred


At this stage of the conversation
Mrs Walker asked


'Who are you, Madam .
Il am Mrs. Gaines


'Oh! am very happy to know
you. / was not prepared to see so
young looking ,womm.- I expect
ed to see lady at least twenty
years older than you appear to be-
What is the secret of your looking
so much younger than you really
are p


'This is the secret, Madam: |
feel kind to every human being.
There should not be sorrowing
! heart within ms knowledge if could
prevent it. look upon life thus
That we are placed here by our
Heavenly Father to assist each other
and do every possible good in our
power. Money IS merely loan to
effect that object.


Though l have had enc of the sever
est battles of life for nearly thirty
seven years, prosecuted and wronged
of my estate since childhood, yet,
Notwithstanding all this, / entertain
no feelings of revenge or bitterness
to any one, and the world to-day
looks to me as bright and be ,utiful
as though l had never passed
through such terrible scenes Of grief
and sorrow and, in all these trials,
l have never, for Il moment, ceased
to entertain an everlasting, undying
faith in my God, upon tue principle
that so long as [ was true to myself
He would be true to me- A fashion
able woman | never was. God has
blessed me with It remarkable con-
stitutlOn, and these probably, are the
reasons, Madam. why they say !
look so many years younger than
= really am. Now permit me to renew
my request that you remove that un
seemly garb. | am told that YOU
are advocating woman'S sutfra ge,
but be assured that by your appear
ance in this improper apparel, you
are doing that cause more injury
than the strongest argument of its
enemies. What can be the object OF
your wearing this dress; Madam p


My health


Your health! That cannot be, foI
I-old enough to he your mother
continually exposed to all weathers
enjoy the best of health, and am {
younger woman to-day than yon are
Pardon me for saying that | feal
your only motive proceeds from 8
vulgar notoliety, to which none o.
our sex should ever descend"


The above interview was witnessed
Ivy from twenty to thirty gentlemen
AID employ eSof the Government, whit
expressed approval of the sentiments
uttered by Mrs. Gaines by occasidn
al plaudits.