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Year: 1868

The annual bal n,dsQ,te Of the Purim Association
an AFFAIR altogether too familiar in the first circles
the metropolis to need description by way OF
advanced courier-will take place tomorrow even
ing at Pixies opera House, and is intended to eclipse
even its ustrious predecessors in fashionable eclat
The first public ball or masquerade given by this
association was given In 1852 in celebration of
the Purim feast at Irving Hal-though,
owing to the statute prohibiting masquerades, it
came near not occurring at all, and was only per-
mitted to occur under the name OF a fancy dress
ball. not materially differing In its features from
the European carnival balls, though somewhat
less extravagant In costumes Since then the
Purim ball has become one OF the institutions OF
fashion, as also have the Leiderkranz and
Arion-the three together forming q trio OF mas
querades OF really singular magnhcence. The fifth
ball OF the association occurred In 1896, and was per-
conceived In the rsconde brain Of the Prince Carn-
val. The Academy was transformed az II by magic
into Palace OF Shushan; and two processions-one
representing the triumphal entry OF Queen Esther
and her c0urtand the other the victory of progress
over prejudice, were introduced and most
effectively carried out in Oriental costuming
and belongings. The bali Of last sea
salient in Its features, while the preparations for the
seventh annual ball. to take place tomorrow even
inc are on scale TO vie with all previous freaks of


the Prince both In splendor and saliency of fantastic
whim. The card OF invitation Is similar to that OF


last year. the vignette representing the coronation
of Queen Esther. Nothing has been neglected TO
render the occasion one OF peculiar distinction and
pixies Opera House on the night of the seventh
purim Rail.
Year: 1868

The Observation-Disclosures Of the Articles ON


HOmesteads and the Finances.


RALEIGH, March Z 1868.
The Reconstruction Convention last night adopted
the article on homesteads, claimed by to be re-
tractve, exempting one thousand dollars worth Of
land.


To-day the principal feature Of interest was the
passage the third reading OF the article on
finance which requires the Legislature to make pro-
vision by adequate taxation from the prompt and
regular payment OF the interest on the State debt and
forbds the creation OF any new debt unless the bill
creating the same shall levy tax to meet the
ing interest annually, and forbids the loan OF the
credit OF the State for any work unless author
lied by direct vote Of the people.


Mr.. J. w. Holden, OF the Standard, was elected
printer to the Convention.
Year: 1868

Plots and Countdrplots Between che Governor
and the Semete-AvaIancfe at Keystone
Seventeen Men Buried i'm Snow and Five Of
them Killed.


SAN FRANCISCO, March o, 1858.
The Governor has declined to transmit the State
Senate resolutions in regard to the action Of Congress
and the impeachment of the President for the
that they would have tendency to influence the
United States Senate while sitting court. The
State Senate therefore struck out the name OF b. r.
Wade from the resolutions, and now request the Gov
ernor to Immediately telegraph the resolutions to
the speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
An avalanche at Key StOne Sierra county. on the
4th OF March, buried seventeen men in the snow,
nine OF whom were killed. Several buildings were
destroyed


The President Of the Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany denies the truth Of the reports concerning the
purchase OF the San Jose, Southern Pacific Valley
and Sacramento Railroads by the Central Company.
tonight.


The Great Republic sails for Hong Kong to-mor-
row.
Year: 1868

Commons.


In another place in this days HERALD we
publish cable despatch giving a somewhat de-
tailed account of the debate which took place
In the House Of Commons on the evening OF
the 9Th instant on the question of the Alabama
claims. The speeches, one and all, breathe
spirit of Cancellation. There is, it is no longer
to be doubted an anxious desire on the part of
the British people to have this question finally
and, If at all possible, amicably disposed Of
The friends of America, it will be seen from
the outlines which we give of the speeches,
were open -mouthed and fearless in their advo-
cacy of our rights. Mr.. Lefevre Mr. Forster
and Mr.. Mill unquestionably gave expression
to the popular mind on the subject. Lord
Stanley and Mr.. Gladstone, naturally enough,
defended the position which had been taken by
the government; but the speeches of both
were mild and conciliatory in the extreme.
Neither the one nor the other despaired Of an
amicable settlement. Lord Stanley still insists
that the right of Great Britain to recognize the
belligerent rights Of the South is one which
cannot be brought before any commission or
any arbiter. On all other questions the Queen
is prepared to arbitrate. We see no good rea-
son why this one difference between Lord
Stanley and Mr.. Seward should effectually bar
further negotiations. An umpire or mixed
commission, one or other, is clearly foreshad-
owed by the debate. What the decision will
be we know not but we cannot resist the con-
viction that England's simplest and safest
course would be to pay down the money at
once
Year: 1868

ffom the island, brigaded under command of
the Broadway Italians and made to aid in
purifying the city before the warm weather sets
In. The Italians have shown an excellent
example, and inasmuch as they have turned
their backs on the opera we hope the harpists
of Erin will hang up their national instrument
for q season and the Turner's enjoy their
calisthenics in aiding their Latin friends to
render New York what nature intended it
should be-a cleanly, healthy, happy city.
Year: 1868

hANSAS ClTf, MaTCn ., 1900.
There was very heavy wind and rain storm in
this vicinity yesterday noon. Large streams
OF water ran along the streets, and many cross
ngs were impossible. A large number OF base
ments and cellars were flooded. The spre OF the
First Presbyterian church was blown down. and q
portion Of the roof taken or Several chimneys and
small buildings were demolished Signs, lumber and
splinters new In all directions The rain cut great
gulies In the newly made streets and caused heavy
land slides In the streets where grading is being
done. This was the heaviest storm ever known In
this locality No estimate Of damages can as yet be
made.
Year: 1868

LONDON, March 7, 1868.
Nearly all the leading newspapers have editorial
articles this morning on the subject OF the remark
able debate in the House Of Commons last evening
on the Alabama question


The London Times says that the debate must con.
vince the United states government that England
wishes to settle the law In this case In the American
sense and that the failure Of Great Britain To refer
Year: 1868

We have already referred to the proposed 'National
Fair to be held in this city in April to aid In pro-
viding homes for the destitute widows and mothers
of soldiers who fell in the war. 1t is noble object
and ought to receive encouragement from every one
There is person of right feeling that will not say
GOdspeed to the charitable undertaking. Look
ing at the array Of names Of ladies and
gentlemen attached to the appeal which
has been circulated and at the wealth they
represent, we should suppose very large sum will
be realized from the contributions and exertions OF
such distinguished individuals. But while we hope
this highly worthy scheme will be carried out and be
very successful we beg to call the attention
Of these benevolent and wealthy ladies and
New York at the present time. The Society for
Improving the Condition OF the Poor reports tenfod
more dcstitutiOn than 1t can possibly relieve
with the limited contributions 1t Is receiving,
and 1t Is the same with the Commissioners Of
Charities. The very severe winter and want OF EN-
ployment have caused an appalling amount OF want
and suffering Silent charity is not so attractive or
popular with many rich people as those charities
are which bazon forth their names in circulars or
through the press, but the truly charitable will give
freely whether their gifts be known or not. None
can fail to see the destitution that exists
unless they wilfully shut their eyes, for





other day one OF those poor little Italian
child minstres whom we see almost at every corner
was found dead-dead with cold and starvation-at
the steps Of Nnh avenue mansion. Surely, some
thing should be done by the rich and by the author
ties prevent these childgen-these little homeless
and riendless outcasts-om perishing in the streets
But there thousands Of others Of all nationalities
and even Americans, who are in starving condition.
Let not our charity be SO far-reaching therefore,
as to overreach the destitution that actually ex-
lists all around u.s. While we get up fairs
for the widows and mothers Of our soldiers and
acquire eclat before the public for doing So let
silent charities save those who are now perishng
in our midst. Who among that long list OF ladies
and gentlemen, representing millions upon milNons
OF wealth, will lead or in subscription for reliev-
ing the present appalling distresss And who will
followf Let the present necessity be attended to
first and then provide for the future.
Year: 1868

Selling OH.-Our Entire Stock Must be Sold
before May to make for very important alteration
extension IN building. The cheapest largest
best ready made Clothing for men and boys to be found In
this city. Our merchant tailoring department tho
management OF Mr. Brownel late OF broadway, and has
just been replenished with entire new assortment OF
novelties from London Paris Boston New York One
entire store full, just made up, Spring oyercoa..


~ Lafayette place and Fourth avenue


opposite Cooper Institute.
Year: 1868

A DANGEROUS CUsToMER-A radical organ
of this city has just put in caveat for the i'm
portant discovery that all Of Andrew Johnson's
political perturbations and alterations since
from the portico of the White House he pro-
nounced Forney $ a dead duck may be charged
to opium, because 'those who are acquainted
with the signs of that most seductive of all
agencies of excitement and Of madness fancy
that they see in the peculiar roll and glare and
frenzy Of his eye the expression of opium.
Here is something new for the managers of the
impeachment, and this "peculiar roll and
glare and frenzy of his eye may be worth
looking into while the committee are dissect-
ing their "dead ducks and swinging round
the circle"
Year: 1868

PRoTEsTANTs ALARMED.-Sectarian jour
nails affect to despise the presence of Catho
lies in the United States, not only because
they are in q minority, but equally as
much for their humble position and def
cient education. Such is the theory. But
occasionally their real feelings are betrayed
as is evidenced from the following extract
taken from Beecher's paper, the Imdcpen-
dent:


There seems to be reason to fear that q
more vigorous attack is to be made by the
system of free schools. The German Catholic
Roman Catholics upon the unsectarian
Union, which recently met in this city, is a
well organized and enthusiastic army of lay
men, which is ready to enforce the we'll
known opposition of the priesthood to our
common school system. Three resolutions
which they passed will show their animus.
The first urges that Catholic children be
sent only to Catholic schools; the second
that each member "exert all his personal
influence that more good Catholics be ap-
pointed as teachers in the public Schools y
and the third resolution suggests to the
American Catholic Episcopacy "the pro-
priety of petitioning the State governments
to obtain a proportionate share of the school
fund in the State" for distinctively Catholic
schools.
Year: 1868

At about hafpast twelve O'Clock this morning
Patrick Nicholson shot his wife, Theresa In the head
killing her instantly The parties had been married
some four years, but during the past three
months, 1t appears they had not been
living together. She was engaged as waiter
girl In concert saloon in Chatham street,
and had been living, as alleged, with a young man
named Frederick Carton Nicholson had frequently
urged her to leave Carton and resume her marital
relations, and last night was agreed upon as the
time for her to determine which Of the two should
her choice. Whether they met as agreed
upon could not be determined, but she left
the saloon at about twenty minrtes after
twelve O'Clock in company with Carton and
proceeded 10 her lodging house, No. 329 water street.
No sooner had the pair entered the hallway than the
report OF pistol was heard and the woman fell to
the floor. Carton although mOment,rily deafened
by the explosion, caught hold Of Nichol-
son, who had evidently been In waiting for
them, and detained him until officer Rooney
OF the Fourth precinct who had heard
the report OF the pistol arrived at the scene and
took Nicholson aud Carton both into custody. The
body OF the murdered woman was conveyed to the
Fourth precinct station house, where an examina-
tion OF the wound was made, which showed that the
ball had entered the head just above the left
Nicholson is native OF Ireland, twenty-five years OF
age his wife was native OF Germany and thirty
years OF age.
Year: 1868

Tne race home was splendid sight, and although
at times the view was obscured by the prevailing
fog was evident that every yacht at its best
and the breeze again freshenng, lent wings to the
fast sailing neet There was perceptible variation
IN the position OF the boats for some distance. All
strove their utmost and IN the evening the lingering
tanned her distance, notwithstanding the rapid gait
OF her pursuers The remainder Of the race needs
no description. 1t was excellent and beyond the ex
pectations OF every one who witnessed it. The
schooner Mystic did wonders, for the breeze was
generalship resulted in her achieving triumph in
her Glass; The Addie ", though first In point OF ar
rival was not the winner, having, Of course to make
an allowance OF two minutes to the foot to her COM
petitors OF smaller dimensions. The Clytie was &C.
cordlngy declared the victor Of the first class sloops
faction was expressed at the Clyte carrying balloon
SAIL but the objection was overruled by the judges
IlP YaclfQ naSael the 70 Ia
Year: 1868

1t Will be seen that the competition was keen and
the excellent handling Of the yachts round the nag
boat excited great admiration. The run the South
west Spit was accomplished in splendid style, and
those who had really an opportunity OF judging the
Adde " was still ahead and gained gradually she
proceeded. The wind was now blowing from the south
OF whatever capabilities they possessed. At this
time one or two OF the new yacht club came brisky
up and added considerably to the picturesqueness OF
the spectacle. The positions Of the boats had re-
mained almost the same, and nothing Cnsued but an
apparent Increase in speed, which, OF course, lent
more interest to the contest. Throughout the tacks
with few exceptions, were judiciously managed,
and but few points were lost sight Of The boats
rounded the last nagboat ut the Southwest Spit as
m
Year: 1868

The vctors were welcomed with ringing cheer
which, to say the least, they well merited for the
display yesterday could scarcely be surpassed. On
the whole. therefore, the regatta complete sue
cess ana ADDS another laurel to the achievement Of
this fast rising club,
Year: 1868

The yachts were saluted by the gun on the Wave
and the whistle on the committee boat az they
rounded, the different commanders waving graceful
acknowledgment as their respective crafts passed
their mOOrngs; and ended the twenty first annual
regatta Of the New York Yacht Club.


THE RESULT.
Year: 1868

GETTYSBURG


KATALYsINE WATER.


ITS REMARKABLE HISTORY


AND


WONDERFUL CURATIVE POWERS.
The facts connected with the history discovery the
famous Gettysburg Spring have attracted attention
only Of invalids all the country especially
those Of the medical profession, who familiar
with the singular curative powers of the celebrated
mineral waters of Europe


Hitherto in this country attention has been mostly directed
the Aperen Waters, such Saratoga Kssngen &c be-
of their value in this direction, many other
Springs possessing other Medicinal virtues have obtained the
public favor but the discovery Of the Gettysburg Spring has
greater interest perhaps than any Mineral Med
known to the Medical Profession Of
Year: 1868

Which will be sufficient to duplicate lines to all, or
nearly ALL the paying points reached by the present
monopoly.


The present telegraph Companies Of the eountry
have been consolidated into one huge monopoly
and earning over six millions of dollars per
year, or one hundred per cent on the actual
cost of thsr lines their present capital having been
watered over one Thousand per cent.


The National Telegraph Company have recog
milton from the United States Government OF the
Importance Of their enterprise, with grant of the
most valuable franchises ever conferred upon
Telegraph Company, No competing line has ever
had the right granted by congress to this Com
pany to construct and operate lines over every Rail.
road and Mail Route in the United States The posi-
tion of this Company differs from that of any com
pany ever before organized. The question of the
right of way is forever settled.


The Stockholders of this Company can not be sold
out or transferred to any other Company, The act
OF Congress under which this company has been
organized prohibits any transfer Of the franchise
granted.
Year: 1868

scribing and subsequent calls, not to exceed five per
cent per month, viii be made by the Board Of Di-
rectors. from time to time, may be necessary, to


upply funds to construct and equip the lines but
no calls will be made after the one per cent is paid
until the entire Capital Stock shall have been sub
sOrbed.
Year: 1868

new enterprise to be knewn as the Nation
Telegraph Company has been organized with val
liable franchises conferred by a recent act of Con-
gress, for the purpose of establishing Trunk lines of
Telegraph on all the principal railroads and mail
routes in the United States. The stock is to be
issued upon the principle as that of the Mer-
chants Union Express Company, which recently
commenced operations. The design is to interest
the entire business community in the enterprise.
This is done, not SO much to dispose Of the stock
is to the business of the country through
which the lines pass.


The Capital is to be
Year: 1868

To-day we stood in village Church
yard by a little grave. where last Saturday
the sod was unbroken-to-night we sit by
table to write thereof. 1t was little
grave-not longer than this paper, but
never did vault of bankers hold such trea-
sures as did and does this little ante.
chamber closed on this side, to open on
that.


Last Saturday night the mother who
mourns read one of our chapters writer
like this, then went to the cradle where
then slept her little darling and kissed its
peachy cheek, as her heart swelled with
that love unutterable which makes the
complete volume for Gods reading. To.
night her heart is in mourning. for it is in
twain-half, this side the carpet woven
by nature-half, aye and more, the othe,
side, roaming with the treasure He has
for her taken to Heaven. ss1


But week has passed, but with it has
passed young mothers joy. One day
well-another day ill-the third day de.
parted the fifth day loving eyes kissed
the little lips so still in death; binding
tears rained upon the cherub face-the
weeping mother was led back from the
little coffin and out the portal, over the
field and deep into the cold earth the lamp
is laid from which life has fed, I. is the
same old story, but its mocking newness
comes to thousands and tens Of thousands
of stricken hearts with the same relent'
Year: 1868

Three simple words. yet we love to hea
them spoken. There are no three words
in any language, so sweet as these
None in which we can SO fondly trust
my Mother, Mother, Mother. wer
among the last words of Henry Clay
Yes! the noble statesman forgot all else 0
the world when the Angel Of Death hov
cred DER him, but his mind. reverted t.
his boyhood days when a fond mothe
made him kneel at her knee and repea
his little prayer. or spoke to him of tina
Saviour who be never forgot through hi
long life of visissitudes but when deatl
laid his cold hand upon his brow, wa
ready to welcome him and that he wa,
thinking of that dear parent, who had lef
him many, many years before, was evi
dent from the words, "My Mother. Moth
er, Mother" as if she were present, and
DO doubt, her spirit was there, waiting t,
take her boy Home. Weary wandere
in foreign land, after the many hard
ships you have endured, does not you
mind revert to Home ? and don't you fee
happier for short time after memory ha
pictured to you that dear old Home wher,
Father. Brothers and Sisters are assem-
bled around the wide hearth, ready at q,
time to welcome home the one that ha
now become stranger in a foreign cline
But the tears spring to your eyes as 20,
think of that silver-haired Old Lady, a,
she meekly bows before her Maker ane
prays for the safety Of her absent darling
All! many one has returned home ani
found that dear Mother beneath the sod
Perhaps, wanderer, that may be the way
with you, but as you weep DER her grave
and the last words spY 4sard her speak
BE e good boy lush Ger your mind
resolve to. turn to your God and mee1
her in Heaven. Heaven !. All, that is
the sweetest of all, for it is place of rest,
and there we have the three combined in
one-Mother, Home and Heaven. Oh!
there we meet our friends that have gone
before. Who do we most desire to meet
first in Heaven? No matter who else
may be there, our first looks are cast upon
God, who, in all the effulgence and honor
of His glory, sits upon His throne sur
rounded by Angels who are ever singing
his praises All others are at first for
gotten as we are filled with delightful and
rapturous sensations on beholding His
dear countenance. Next, methinks, must
be the meeting of Mother.


OF these three words I know not which
is the best, but I think Heaven is the
sweetest; but I cannot tell, for Mother
fills the heart with love. and Home, too,
has its charms. They all speak of love
and happiness. but Heaven speaks Of rest,
yes, rest for the wearied soul.


'tThen let the three united be, -..i.
$50 Nor should the tie be riven,. ,..-..>


For words of holy melody ..-s =.


Are Mother-Home me-Heayen ~ N
Year: 1868

We shall constantly admonish the southern
people 10 he sslf-reliant. and shan do what we
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactures In our midst for our home pro-
ducts To this end We win pay special attention
TO the COST ami sTATIsTIGs Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves 60 encourage the diversih-
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
usnt Of Southinu resources.
Year: 1868

New AND PLEASANT REMEDY ROR
TAPE WoRM.-This accidentally dis.
covered remedy was communicated to
me few days ago, by perfectly re-
liable and truthful man, from COlums
bus, in Texas. He had a son Of eight
years Of age, who was afflicted by this
unwelcome guest, and all the known
remedies which medical science af-
forded had been applied in vain, and
more to the injury Of the child. One
day the father brought home q cocOa>
nut to the child, aud the same was
eaten up during the day. In the tape
worm was unexpectedly completely
expelled. The father gladly comr
municated this remarkable case to
several of his friends, one which had
daughter of twelve years Of age,
also suffering by a tape worm, and
was, by the same simple remedy, re-
lieved from it. IN the course of
several years my informant had
several times occasion to test this
always unfaiiing remedy, and by his
permission l publish the same for
further trials and for the benefit of
mankind. DR.. N. FUNK.