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Year: 1868

pbastly discovery has Just been made at Gull Is
land near Green Bay, Newfoundland. Some sailors
went recently in the boat of passing vessel to shoe,
birds on that island and there upon thirteen dead
bodies frozenly sty together under peiee Of frozen
canvas They also found sort of journal, from which
it appeared that the brgantine Queen seventeen per,
81 december last. Thirteen took refuge on shore,
and four we're carried off the drifting vessel, and
disapneared. The captain and Mr.. Dowsley kept a
Journal to the date of the oath of that month, antlc
mating nothing but suffering and death.
Year: 1868

There is proposition ahoat in Chicago to furnish
uorkingmen with homes (board and lodging of course
included) at So per week. Chicago is sort of base
of supplies" but with that advantage We do not
see how this proposition be realised Great will
he the reioicnps of the working man if it canl
Year: 1868

The notion, says the National Inteligencer, that
can be secretary of war and exercise the functions
Of that Office or any Of them contrary to the VIII o.
the president, is idle and novel.
Year: 1868

WE all know where the larger the stock OF
goods the greater the variety and the smaller the
profits. So heed our advice, and goto BALpwIS's
the excelsior clothier, where you will find stacks Of
goods, and the result OF the warm weather has
made for him heavy rush upon his summer suits,
which are twenty per cent. cheaper than you can
find. Bis large sales enable him to sell at small
margin. Go and see gentlemen. and get suit
that will make you comfortable, at BALDwIS'S.
Year: 1868

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
The Old Dominion Steamship Company will
issue round-trip tickets to persons wishing
to attend this Convention at twenty dollars
for the trip, meals and state-room included.
The Isaac Bell, on which this excursion
will be made, is new and handsome
steamer, fitted up in the most elegant man
ner, with delightful state-rooms, and bill
of fare unsurpassed in this country. No
one who makes the trip in her will regret
having done so.
Year: 1868

bates have been printed, bound, and dis
tributed under the supervision of Yankee
Allan, chairman Of the committee appoint
ed for that purpose. Yank has been here
for over two months expecting to draw his
usual per diem, but we understand his
chances Of obtaining the needful have
grown beautifully less, He ought to- be
satisfied with what he made out of the


printing while the menagerie was on e1hi-
Year: 1868

The WHEAT HARVEST in the neighbor-
hood of this city has now been going on for
several days. The crop is considered very
fair one, though the farmers are somewhat
disappointed at its yield. The quantity and
growth of the straw had led them to hope
that the grain would be heavier than it has
turned out. It is, however, the best crop
since the war.
Year: 1868

THE HoRsE-sTEAL1NG CASE AGAIN BEFORE
THE MAYoR.-The: negro John Coleman
who was SO severely wounded by policeman
Connolly while endeavoring to arrest hin
some weeks since, was again brought before
the Mayor yesterday morning, and after
the examination Of two or, three witnesses
who testified that the stolen horse was not
brought into the city by the accused, but
was left some distance in the country, was
sent under guard &c a county magistrate tt
undergo preliminary examination. ~


On the other charge against the prisoner
that Of stealing quantity Of wearing ap'
parel in the early part of May, no evidence
was taken. .r..


The witnesses in the first case were di
rected to appear before the county magis
trate to give testimony against the accused
Year: 1868

An Extensive Cotton Oil Mandatory Totally


Destroyed by Fire In Harlen-Loss Sup.


posed to be About Three Hundred Thousand


Dollars-The Origin Of the Fire Not Known.


About half past eight O'Clock last night fire was
discovered In the extensive cotton oil manufactory
of Oppenhelm Co.. situated on the East river,
between 1l7th and IIsth Streets Harlem. When
first discovered men went al work with pals and
buckets trying, but In van to stay the progress o:
the flames. Notwithstanding the drenching rain Of
last evening" the fire along the roof like crawl
ing serpent


The origin of the fire could not be ascertained but
Is supposed to have taken from the nue. as 1t was
first discovered near there. Owing to the combust-
lble materials in the building the fire progressed
with great rapdy, and IN less than half an hour the
entire building was on fire. The flames shot up In
ing up the neighborhood for considerable dis
tance. The public institutions on Wards and RAN
daV and near the fre You could see to read the
finest print There were $4,000 gallons or manufac-
tured oil In the factory and when that caught fire
the scene was one Of awful grandeur. and although
the fremen worked with all their vigor, 1t seemed
almost waste Of time to throw water into the burn.
ing mass. such loss and such scene have never
before been witnessed in the north end Of the island
The factory was located about eight months ago
CO. % yere donT Vspy heavy business They
running three sets OF their presses. They have
lately been adding about $13ooeo worth Of new ma
chinery, which was not yet completed, on which
there was but little insurance. In the factory there
were about tons Of cotton seed and the dock
large quantity which they had not room to put In
their building at present.


The loss to Mcssrs. Oppenheim Co. on the build
ing, machinery hydraulic presses and stock is over
SS0o OOO on which there il an insurance OF about
$l5oOOO, which is divided between sixteen COM
panies, most Of which are city companies.


Adjoining the cotton oil mill is the extensive mo
rocco dressing manufactory Of John G. King, which
was on re several times but was only burned par
TALLY on the north end, ae the nremen succeeded in
i,0 ha M
morocco on hand valued at nearly $4,000, on which
there an insurance Of about $4,000 to $4,000 In
city companies; his loss will be about $4,000 mostly
by water.


on the north side Of 11sth street Is an extensive
iron foundry, which was saved by the exertons OF
the fremen although 1t was at irst thought to be
olrnoaf i'm a eave IL.
Year: 1868

QUEER SHOOTING AFFAiR--A singular shooting
case occurred at Cromwell, Conn, some days ago.
A New Yorker came ont of a house or III fame and
asked a boatman rowing ny on the Connecticut f he
p would take him down 10 Mddletown. on receiving
a reply i'm the affirmative he asked the boat
man in to drink and then got aboard the
boat and fred one shot at the house, and
then into the leg OF the boaan, taking effect I'm
his knee He then threw the pistol overheard, re-
marking that he ought TO be damned Tor what ne
had done In which the oo8tman conceded, with tue
prOviso that Ne first ought TO he hanged. Tue tel0w
WAS arrested and taken TO lail.
Year: 1868

The Tennessee Legislature has become
the laughing stock of the country
During its existence it has passed many
foolish and many ridiculous acts, but its
proceedings of Friday last excel anything
of the kind we ever heard or read Of
The following are some of its proceed
ings:


A bill providing for the support, by
taxation, of the loyal newspapers of the
State.


A bill authorizing the Governor to set
aside the registration under the franchise
law, of any county in the State.


A bill requiring any man who could
not write, and who wants to stay a bill
to give the Justice of the Peace written
authority to sign his name.


1 bill to prohibit rebel lawyers from
practising in ary Ss the courts OF the
State.


A bill providing that no fee shall be
due a lawyer in any case in which he
fails to secure a verdict for his client.


If this record can be beat by that OF
any other body Of men, we would like to
hear Of it Chattanooga Union.
Year: 1868

The London Revie,o says that at this
time there is no country-no matter how
embarrassed or how poor-in which
there is so much pressing and painful
poverty, so much vice, so much misery,
as in England. Yet England is the
richest country on the globe.
Year: 1868

A ST.. LOUIS dispatch of the 29th says:
"Two sun dogs were distinctly visible on
the horizon this morning at sunrise, and
for nearly an hour after. They were SO
bright as to be easily mistaken for the
true sun."
Year: 1868

FRENCH parents, it is annou need, are
prohibited even from naming their chill
dreu what they will, for fear that some
revolutionary characters name will be
perpetuated. The name of child must
be selected from the catalogue of saints
or from ancient history, and registered
with the mayor of the district.
Year: 1868

First Heal-Bettng 100 TO 60 Lucy. After scoring
several times they got pretty close together Butler
having slight lead, but rounding the turn Lucy took
the and Buorup. On passing the quarter Lucy
was two lengths ahead, and Butler going up again she
improved her advantage to three lengths which she kept
up to tho half mile when Butler again breaking badly
Lucy got lead OF five lengths, which she gradually inn
proved and passing the pole was SIX lengths IN ad-
vance OF Butler. Coming up the hOmestretch Butler
broke up gain. letting the mare win the heat easy Dy
lengths I'm 2:25t.


Second heaL-Butlcr got Off with the lead but breaking
into run Lucy headed him; and got lead or two
lengths which she kept past the quarter ani going
down the back stretch, three lengths ahead when
she gradually improved. and, passing the half mile,
the threc-quarter pole Here Butler broke, but being
brought down quickly, mp the home stretch at
very fast gait losing the heat by about two lengths
Time. 2:2G ., a.,


Third Heaf-Betting 100 to on Lucy. On getting tho
word they both got off together when Butler breaking up
badly Lucy got head of about five lengths, which he
had Improved TO seven; passing the quarter IN 80,
Lucy trutcd very fast down the hackstrctch reaching
the halfme post IN l:l0 with Butler about ten lengths
up but soon recovered herself and rounding the three
quarter pole distance ahead Of Butler she came up the
homesrech very fast winning the heat and race by 80
lengths I'm the fast tnle 222l.


Between the heats match against time was the
black gcldng Rapid, ridden by Murphy, having been
backed $500 beat 230 TO saddle. The first heat the
horse was very rank ana troted badly breaking sew
eral times and only doing the mile In 2:3lt. The
second attempt successful as the horse trotted
match making the mile in 2:27i. The following is the
time nlado; 49,. 49,,


l:lo Z:Jlt
Year: 1868

CHICAGO, June 3.-AccOrding to an arrange
Inent Of the Board Of Trustees tho remains Of tho Hon
Stephen A. Douglas transferred, this morning from
their first resting place 60 the ausoleum. Many citizens
and strangers witnessed the transfer On the removal OF
the I'D covering the glass the face OF the usiOus Scna
tor was found bc In remarkable state Of preservation
almost natural when buried, seven years ago. eH
eepng that the eyes sunRen the nose contracted
and the surface OF the forehead somewhat ndened or
pted but the complexion is very fair the contour OF
the head and face apparently unchanged and the ex
preston quite natural and plainly recognizable. The
hair looks glossy and black ever and the raImcnt as
new and tidy as when first put on not presenting the
least evidence of mildew or discOOTation Leut-Gen
Sherman was among the pallDcareTs
Year: 1868

ANyApOLIs, June 3.-Active preparations are
in progress for the summer cruise OF the Naval School
The sGalron which Is he composed OF the Savannah,
Macedonian, and Dale will sail about the 9th Instant
going first TO West Point where il is understood the mid
dies VIII try their skill in pulling oars with the young
cadets OF the Army School At West Point the graduating
class Of mdshpmon numbering so, will take leave OF
their scoomaes to enter on the active duties OF their
procsssn After n short at West Point the school
eet will sail for the AZore Island Faya and, after
short cruise, will return to Annapolis
Year: 1868

A WILD WoMAN.-The Liberty (Texas)
Gazette publishes the following marvellous
story:


In the Grand Cane neighborhood, in this
county, snort time ago, gentleman in the
depths of the forest suddenly came upon q


woman as wild and almost as fleet as an un-


tanned deer. After a brisk chase of some
distance, the gentleman on horseback over


took the wonderful creature, when she halt
ed, and he found her to be medium sized,


middle.aged, well formed woman. with long,
dark hair, and clear blue eyes. She was in
state of nudity save girdle of gray moss
about her loins. Her body and limbs were
covered with beautiful coat of hair about
four inches in length. She was much fright.
ened, and seemed unable to talk, but mnst
have comprehended signs, as in reply to mo.
:ions of the gentleman by which he sou ght to
induce her to accompany him out of the
wood, she constantly pointed to her own
forest home. Finally, the gentleman endea.
vored to compel her to go the way he desir
ed by gettiug before her, and by threaten.
ing gestures with his gun, and she becoming
enraged. seized club, and turned upon him
with the fury of II demon, and it was only
by the speed impaired to his steed by a iber.
al use of the spurs that he kept out of her
way. After driving off her pu!suer. she re.
sumed the direction she had so constantly
pointed, and was soon out of sight. The
gentleman followed, and after going some
distance came upon her home. Three trees
standing near each other, in a triangular
form with the spaces between them walled
up with brush and moss, made her moss bed
between them secure from the rude blasts
OF winter, and comparatively secure from
the ptiless rain. The only stores that were
discovered were few nuts and some four or
i've bushels of aeOrns Stories of a wild
woman have been rife in the upper part of
the county for some time, but she was believ-
ed to be myth by all except those who claim
ed to have had glImpses of her. Now, how
ever, her existence, description. and the vicin-
at least of her whereabouts, are established
beyond controversy. Her early capture
may be regarded as within the range of
probability, as concentrated effort is being
made to that end.
Year: 1868

In we'll known boarding house in Cleve.
land there resides, among other boarders, a
gentleman and his wife, who have been
united in the bonds of matrimony something
over a year. Of course when the siken
knot was first tied he was n her own each
smile that mantled his manly face was for
her alone; she. OF all the world, was the sole
recipient of his many fond endearments.
and each tender word as it fell from his lips
was for her only. But latterly the wife has
noticed that other ladies of the house were
receiving attentions from her liege lord, and,
with her suspicious once aroused, she mag.
nihed every act of kindness toward another
member OF the petticoat brigade as down-
right lnidelty and a violation of his solemn
promise to love, honor and cherish" her.
She watched him closely, but failed to dis.
covered any marked infidelity, and dav by
day she let the narrowing thought that he
was false to her prey on her mind


AT last, unable to bear the burden alone
she conflded her suspicious to lady friend.
and they together concocted scheme to try
the virtue Of the supposed recreant husband.
AN arrangement was made by which he was
10 De informed that lady whom he knew
would De glad to meet him privately in one
OF the rooms of the house and that there in
| =, ANNNSoCS VI tue private apartment
tney might communicate tormented not with
the presence of any one save their own souls.


ne plan was settled upon that the wife
should, however, act the part of the ladv.
and receive her husbands society unknown
to him. The joke, however, was too GOOD to
keep; the lady who was to assist in carry.
ing out the arrangements was comnelled of
course, to confide the secret, and so inform.
ed her husband and he, very innocentlv Of
course, informed the proposed victim, and
measures were at once taken to not onlv
thwart but punish the suspecting wife


The night arrived for the trial-tbe wife
entered solitary and alone the private room,
and seating berself, waited patiently for the
time to come which should prove beyond the
shadow of doubt the perfdy of her husband.
AT last the knob was heard to turn easily.
the door to open, she clasped fondly the hands
OF the recreant one words of endearment
poured into her listening ears. Suddenly
the door opened, and there. with light in
hand stood the husband, surrounded by
many friends, while the wife was found in
the company of gentleman we'll known to
both parties. The poor wife was dumbfound-
ed, tears flowed freely, and amid p-otesta-
tlons OF innocence and full confession of
the plot, the husband and wife retired. the
latter avowing that she never would again
suspect or be jealous of her huspand.
Year: 1868

FROM Mr.. THoMAs.-We have used Henley's
Royal Balsam in my family this winter. There is
talking. 1t throws everything in the shape
of Cough medicine in the shade that l ever
My wife troubled with asthma smotherin g
spells for years. and could get nothing to have any
effect until struck this "Royal Balsam'' She is
now about. well. 1t cured me of the worst cold
ever had in my life in one night Whenever our
children have anything like cough, few drops
given going to bed-that is the last of the
house.


Z. THOMAS the paper man.
Year: 1868

Two School Teachers in Indi,na fell ont
and bad fight. A great crowd of course
was the necessary consequence. A nervous
Individual came up in BREATH ess excitement
and inquired of wag the cause. WV
said he, they fell out about spelling the
word bird One said it was sbyrd.' and
the other contended it was burd.'
Year: 1868

accomplished. Iftheir plans are well devised,
luoicl0usy pIoposeo, ana paIrloucally SUP
greatness for Spain; in the opposite event, the
last state Of that noble country may be even
worse than the first.


From the London Standard, Out,6.


In this difficulty it is not improbable
that the spaniards will 60 abroad to look for a
successor to their throne, thus initiating the
example of Sweden, of Belgium, and of Greece,
in modern times. This is, perhaps, the leas'
hazardous step they could take in their present
emergency. 1t is premature however, to
speculate on what the Constituent Assembly
may do after it has assumed its functions. We
can only trust that 1t will reflect the same spirit
of order and moderation which now actuates
the Spanish revolution, and that it will give no
excuse for any power to interfere with what Is
purely matter of domestic concern, In which
the Spanish people only have right to have
voice.
Year: 1868

of copper on hand, and might go into the copper
trade. He is good candidate to withdraw. He
said when he accepted that he could not accept
with honor. AS for Blair-we don't think it is
a good season for Bairs; they seem TO be
troubled with the blight. To give them their
due, however, it must be admitted that they
don't hurt party much If they don't belong
TO il.
Year: 1868

RJOm GtC OItCHItutb LlHIbT6Ts OCts ne


There have been strong evidences in this city
and elsewhere within the past twenty'four hours
that the nomination of Mr. Chase, as the oppo-
nent of the radical policy and candidate, would
be acceptable to the great mass OF the Demo
cratic party. To overlook this fact would be to
ignore an excitement and an interest such as we
plated or accomplished event in the politics of
this country.


That very large majority of the people of
Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania do not approve
the destructive theories of the radical party. we
Tuesday seem to forbid the hope that that mB
jofity can be concentrated in favor OF Seymour
and Blair as our national candidates. We sim
cerely wish such were not the case, for we have
every confidence that, under the administration
OF the distinguished statesman aud patriot who
heads our ticket, the country would soon be
restored to a condition of pro osperity But it is
the part of wisdom as 1t is the part OF manhool ],
to look events squarely in the face, and recog-
nize as accomplished what cannot be avefted.


Meantime, the news we receive as we close
this short article is not calculated to strengthen
the belief that any important results will come
from the efforts 10 change the Democratic
Presidential candidates. We have authority for
the assertion that a distinguished highly
esteemed citizen of Cincinnati yesterday tee-
gIaphed to the Chief Justice, urging him to
accept the nomination, if rendered to him; and
that the Chief Justice replied, substantially,
that he would consent to run as an independent
candidate If Seymour and Blair were withdrawn.
We also learn that the National Executive
Committee have refused to withdraw the Demo-
cratic nominees upon these conditions.
Year: 1868

n NJ The attention of our farming friends is
directed to the communication In, o,day's
uSt0ndnrd, over the signature of Agricola.-
1t is from the pen of a gentleman thorough


ly informed on the subject of which he
treats.
Year: 1868

But If the Democratic Convention must
nominate q soldier-if it must have a
name identified with the glories of the
wsr-ws will recommend candidate for
its favors. Let it nominate Gen. Robert
E. Lee. Let it boldly take at once the
best of all its soldiers, making no pala-
YER or apology. He is a better soldier
than any of those they have thought upon
aud greater man. He is one in whom
the military genius of this nation finds
its fullest development. Here the in
equality will be in favor of the Demo
Gratis; for this soldier, with handful OF
men whom he had moulded into an army,
bafied our greater Northern armies for
four years; aud when opposed by Grant
was only worn down by that stolid
strategy Of stupidity that accomplishes
its object by mere weight.


With one-quarter the men Grant had
this soldier fought him msgni6csntly
across the territory Of his native State,
and fought his army down to a stump.
There never was such an army or such
campaign, or such a General for illus
trating the military genius and possi-
bilyies Of our people; and this General
is the best Of all for Democratic candi-
date. II is certain that with half as
many men as Grant bad be would have
beaten him frou the field in Virginia,
and he affords the best promise Of any
soldier for beating him Rgain.-Ner
York Herald
Year: 1868

Fight In New Jersey for S2O0 Between Mike


Curry and Jim Cusscy-Curry the Victor.


YESTERDAY morning at daybroak quite determined
prize fight took place under the Palisades just above
Fort Lee. The principals were Nike Curry, of this
city, aud Jim Cussey, Of South Brooklyn. bar
room alteration few evenings since in the Bowery
led TO the meeting, and In addition TO a desire 10
vndicate their personal honor the fight was made
more interesting by the collection OF $780,, TO be
given 10 the victor. Efforts were at first made to
obtain hail in the city for the fight but dsincli-
nation on the part OF the few owners to whom
application was made to let a room for this
purpose at last caused them to risk a
visit to New Jersey and there settle tho matter.
tug was secured, and a little past midnight Thurs
day, the arrangements being complete the party left
a dock In Brooklyn and within an hour landed at
the spot selected. The ring was pNchcd during the
snow storm, and at five O'Clock the 'troube'' com
mcnccd. Cussey was allowed first blood in round
one. During the second round he had his front teeth


Knocked out. The men fought desperately thirty
one rounds, occupying one hour and half, during
which they punished each other frighfuly. In the
last round Curry administered heavy and well Ill
rected blow on Cusseys neck which Knocked him
Aenseess, and his seconds being unable to revive
him at the call OF time the sponge was thrown up
and Curry hailed the victor. The party hurriedy
lett the scene OF the fight upon It's termination, and
were lahJed In small squads at dferent points In
the city 70 avoid recognition by the police.