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Year: 1869

- The timid and undecided course of Sccre-
tary Fish, regarding the protection of Ameri-
can citizens and the vindication of Ameri-
can honor, is everywhere greeted with man
ifest disapproval. This is as it should be.
Upon the Secretary of State, more than upon
any other officer ofthe Government, depends
the care of the honor of the nation. He it
is that should take the first step to require
reparation in any case in which the rights of
American citizens have been trampled upon.
or the honor ofthe nation assailed Prompt
and decided action is what the American
people expect and demand in such cases,
and any man who does not fully sustain the
honor of America will be repudiated by the
people. The world must respect the rights of
American citizens and respect the American
flag, or be made to feel that the punishment
for insulting the citizens or flag of the Uni
ted States is swift and sure. On this prin-
! ciple-E Enklstd has ever acted, and 20 her un-
wavering adherence to it she owes much to
her influence and power. We want no man
in office who is afraid to vindicate our ma
tional honor. He must guard it with the
most Jealous care or else be deposed from u
place he has shown himself unworthy to fill.
Mr.. Fish. however, seems to have
become aware of this fact as he has an
nounced his determination to investigate
the case of the Lizzie Major. If the state
ment regarding the seizure of her two pas
sengers by the Spanish man-ofwar is cor
roborated Mr. Fish will demand an imme-
diate reparation. He will require that the two
passengers shall not only be surrendered at
once, but that they shall be placed on board of
the vessel from which they were taken, or
some other American vessel, and that the
American flag SHALL at the same time, be sa-
luted by the Spanish man of-war. He will
also require an indemnity for the detention
OF the passengers and such losses as may
have resulted from their seizure He has
further announced that the United States
Government will protect all the rights of its
citizens. This is what the American people
wish and the only way by which to secure
their confidence and esteem. Let every ma
ton on the face of the habitable world be


made to know that the Government of the


United States will promptly avenge any in,


jury inflicted upon an American citizen, oil


any insult to American honor.
Year: 1869

The Sentinel has been 'advised by gal
lant gentleman, Colonel in the late war;
to continue as it has begun, and use the
lash unsparingly." Fearful adViee1 What
asanguinary cuss that Colonel must be
As to the awful threat about ssthe lash"
why sucking lamb couldn't ben harm
less and sweet tempered than the Sentinel has
been for the last few days. 1t has been SO
literary and moral that we have recommend
ed it to the people as first class eaopaln
school paper. And now this "gentlemanly
Colonel" wants to lead it back to the paths
Of sin and politics. We want him to mind
his own affairs, and not try to lnJure TINS
poor little stray lamb that IS trying TO get
ont of politics. Please good Mr.. SOLDIER
man don't talk naughty words to our dear
little Sentinel for it wants to be good.
Year: 1869

e President Grant said last night in seppycr-
sation touching the South, that the Consuls in
Brazil and Honduras have been instructed to
provide for the ieturn to the United States OF
those suffering Southern exiies who are anxious
but unable to come homen
g How long win it be before the people Of
the South will understand that the govern
ment wishes to treat them in the fairest and
most liberal manner2 How long will it be
before they open their eyes to the fact that
nothing but the most friendly feelings to-
wards the Suutll prevail in the Northe Not
day passes but some evidence of this
kindly spirit is given, yet these evidences of
fraternal feeling are viewed with su.len in
difference or distorted into grievances, by
minds diseased with bitterness and unjust
hate. The war is now over, and the pas
sions aroused by a tiercsly contested struggle
have had time to subside. The false issue
was raised by Southern politicians not by
the Southern peopso- and Us settlement was.
submitted to the arbitration of war. The
gauntlet thrown down was accepted and the
result was in favor of the Union. That one
thousandeth part of the Southern people
wished to see the Union broken up we do
not believe. The Southern people were
dragged into war they detested by poll
ticians who were willing to ruin the people
to benefit themselves. 1t is the same ruen,
the same politicians who are now striving
to embitter the people of the South against
the government that they may benefit them
selves again. They ruined those who trusted
them before and are now trying to injure
them still more.


We tell the people Of North Carolina to
beware of these villains who seek to fatten
on the life-blood of the people. Remember
how they have betrayed you in the past,
and shun them now, and forever after, as you
would serpent. Trust none of them.
| Think over the events If the last eight years,
reflect on the present, and the conciliatory
and fair course pursued by the government
and then contrast them with the studied and
malignant Interpretations of the So
called Democratic papers. You will then
find that you have been deceived that the
government makes war only upon traitors
who have continued to attack it after they
had given their honor not to do so. To
wards the people of the South, you will find





only the kindest of feelings. No matter
what part You took in the war, if it was
honorable, it is all forgotten if you are loyal
now. The appointment of Gen. Longstreel
and other Southern men who took promi
nent part in the war proves this. The above
quoted declaration of Gen. Grant prove.
this. Every act of the present administra
ton proves this. North Carolinians, be nc
longer deceived by the men who before ho
trayed you, and are now seeking to hetray
YOU again. Trust them no more, but Judge
for yourselves, and act according to YOU


honest Judgments. Then will you have
done right; then will you have taken thu
grand step towards redeeming North Caro-
lima from the ruin into which the secession
, lists have plunged her and into which the.
5 are striving to plunge her still deeper. b
lead by no one of tlrm, but act for you
own and your country's good.
Year: 1869

A married woman's law has recently been


passed by the Illinois Legislature. 1t pro-
yides that married woman shall be entitled
to receive, use and possess her own earnings,
and sue for the same in her own name, free
from the interference of her husband or his
creditors. The act does not give to the Wiie
any right to compensation for aay labor per-
formed by her minor children or by her nus
hand u.
Year: 1869

OSPe'


lessrs. Editors Our County Court recent
lly appropriated Five Hundred Dollars for build
ing q bridge across the: South river at this
point. Now with all due Difference to the
sound wisdom and good judgment generally
displayed by that August body, must say that
I think their action in this matter was some
what hasty; that is, they did not examine into
such an outlay. The river at this place is easi-
~ and with the greatest safety forded about
three hundred and sixty-three days Of the year,
and that is allowing 2 wide margin for the
freshcts, which generally keep the water high
from, u to "a hours. When the river is ford
able ninety-nne out Of hundred teams will
ford the river for the purpose Of watering
a safer ford in the county than this one, and l
must say that cannot see the necessity for
putting bridges across rivers, for the sake Of
using them from one to two days IN year.
The County hadn't the money to a1oste in that
STYLE Let the money be expended in some
thing more useful. LITTLE IAMMANY.
Year: 1869

Kind words are the bightest flowers of earth's
existence; they make very paradise of the
humblest home that the world can show. Use
them, and especially around the tireside circle.
They are jewels beyond price, and more precious
to heal the wounded heart, and make the
weighted down spirit glad, than all the other
blessings the world can give.
Year: 1869

The ruin of most men dates from some va
cant hour. Occupation is the armor of the SOUL
l remember satirical poem, in which the devil
is represented as fishing for men, and fitting his
bats to the taste and business Of his prey but
the ldler, he said, gave him no trouble, as he
bit the naked hook -
Year: 1869

SARCASTIC BUT SUGGEsTIvE.-A Quaker
gentleman, riding in a carriage with fashiona-
BILE lady decked with a profusion of jewelry,
heard her complain of the cold. Shivering in
her lace bonnet and shawl as light as a cobweb,
she exclaimed: what shat do to get warm P
II really don't know replied the Quaker.
solemnly, unless thee should put on another
breast pin ~
Year: 1869

q Prefer solid sense to wit; never study to be
diverting without being useful, let no jest in
trude upon your good manners, nor say anything
that may offend modesty or heedlessy hurt the
feelings of another
Year: 1869

On CENsURE.-''For my own part" says
Rev. John Newton, 'f my pocket was full Of
stones, | have no right to throw one at the
greatest backslider upon EARTH 1 have either
done as bad or worse than he, or I certainly
should if the Lord had left me little to myself,
for am made of just the same materials if
there be any difference it is wholly of grace"
Year: 1869

If we should have powerful minds, we must
think ), if We would have faithful hearts, we
must love; if we would have strong muscles we
must labor. These include all that is valuable
in life.
Year: 1869

Some three years ago young German,
whose family had immgrated to this country,
came East from San francisco to pursue his
studies for the Presbyterian ministry, at Prince
ton College His health was feeble, and it was
thought best for him to spend his vacations as
much in the open air as possible. He accord
ingly hired himself to farmer in Bucks coun-
ty, Pa, and spent the summer In outdoor oc-
cupation of light character


A few weeks ago, when the Pacific railroad
had just been completed, and the public were
still talking Of the last spike with the golden
head, young lady purchased in Philadelphia
one of the very first through tickets for San
Francisco. She was the fair daughter OF a
Quaker farmer, who lived near where the
young German student had been employed du-
ring his vacation. They had met, loved, and
engaged to be married. But his health had
grown worse, and his family had sent for him
to come back to California. a. M sses


Letters from him to the Bucks county farm
house told only of still further decline. The
young girl pined under her trouble. AT last,
one Saturday, came telegram asking her to
come to him at once Her betrothed was sink
ing fast On Tuesday she was on her way
The road OF iron that spans the continent was
safely traversed, and she reached San Fran
cisco. -ft ~ -


The rest of the story is briefly told The
newspapers of Eastern Pennsylvania, a month
ago, announced under the head of Married, y
the wedding, in San Francisco, June oath, OF
gentleman of that city to lady OF Bucks
county, Pa. Following it, under the head OF
Died" San Francisco. June 25th, was the
name of the husband. The wedding had been
by the death-bed. The Quaker girl was the
bride Of day. iis5'
Year: 1869

TRIPLETs TO YOUTHFUL MOTHER A cor
respondent of the Savannah Republican,, wri-
ting from Scriven county, Ga, gives the follow
ing: Esd


ga good lady acquaintance of mine, Mrs.
B., of this county, gave birth few days since
to three fine, healthy boys, which, up to this
time, are doing finely, and give every promise
of being raised, and possibly growing into great
men. The fact that the good lady is only some
fifteen summers old, and this being the first
time she has given birth, and that her mother
gave birth at like tender age, may be remark
able, and to the scientific man interesting. A
waggish friend suggests that with this unusual
arrival of rebels in Scriven, there is certainly
something ahead, probably squalls -
Year: 1869

To secure constant and thorough drilling, the
Glasses are divided into sections of from twenty
to thirty, which are taught separately. In the
lower Glasses the instruction is mainly given by
Textbooks and Exercises; in the higher classes
Lectures are combined with these. The Exami-
nations are both oral and written and those for
proficiency and distinctions very thorough and
rigid IaE 'A ui .ylll
Year: 1869

the Reconstruction Committee had
already expressed its views at variance
with those expressed by the Presi-
dent in his message.


Butler said the members of the
Judiciary Committee had also ex-
pressed their views on the Mississippi
question, and that the Reconstruc
ton Committee had the power TO re
port at any time, which power the
Judiciary Committee had not. he
said the Judiciary Committee should
have, on this question, leave to report
at any time.


Dickery objected.


Without disposing of it the House
at ) 40. adjourned.
Year: 1869

Doc SToRY;-An Illinois paper tells the following tough one about block-and-tan = He was in eager pursuit of a rat, burrowed some distance in the ground, and as he went filed up the hole, behind him with the dirt h. removed He was missei for eight days whea one day his owner heard g suppressed bark coming apparently from under the grslnd and upon digging brought the adventurous dog to the surface He was rather the worse of nothing to eat, but beyond that was as good as when he disappeared
Year: 1869

Boston, Dec. rs, 1859.


An alarm, from box 1873 at little after two O'Clock
this morning, proceeded from the laundry building
in the rear OF the Boston Insane Asylum, near the
Point, South Boston. The fire broke out In
The drying room OF the laundry, in its base
ment and when discovered had gained such head
way that second alarm was sounded to secure a
stronger force OF engines and hose. In the second
story OF the building for the accomInoda-
ton OF the servants nurses and others, all or whom
lost nearly all their clothing. The fire, fortunately,
did not extend to the main building. AS an alarm
had but short time previously been given at box
1856 for the fire at Carney Hospital 1t was thought
best TO have the alarm given several times that there
might be no confusion. The cause OF the hre Is not
certainly known, but 1t originated III the drying
room or the laundry about the furnace. The wash
room on the first loor Is not much injured nor Is
rooms are burned out, as is also the sewing room
above. The kitchen stores were not much injured
having been covered up to protect tnem from water.
The nurses' rooms above are all badly Injured by
water, and the noors and plastering are broken in
places The root III the corner Is also badly damaged
by fire. The fire was not discovered until it mad
burst up from the lower floor. Furniture was re-
moved wherever 1t was possible, but the smoke was
SO dense 1t lnterlered much with the efforts TO save
property.


Five steamers were on hand, but. as the hydrants
did nos furnish water enough Two Of them took
water from the docks. The building which was so
badly burned was IN the upper story built new but a
little Whe ago, at an expense OF about $1,000 The
FIRE department were occupied nearly an nOur and
a half before The flames were supdued. The loss will
probably be about IS, 900.


The fire spread very rapidly, and had there been
strong breeze the damage would have been mucn
greater.


There was no disturbance or demonstrations such
as might have been expected under the circum-
Stances but everything IN the wards Of the patients
was nearly as quist as usual.


Just before one O'Clock an alarm was given from
box ls9. 1t proved TO originate from the Carney
Hospital, on Old iarbor street. South Boston,
The Fire Department was quickly on hand, and
soon exungushed small fire in the
basement OF the chapel OF this institu-
ton. The fire was confined to the basement IL
originated In an explosion of a steam heating ap-
paratus. The explosion was occasioned by q de-
hcency In the supply OF water furnished the boiler
The bfick work OF the tenement and the walls and
ceiling OF the chapel were cracked from the violence
OF the concussIon. The loss Will be from 81, 500 to
81, 900.
Year: 1869

The following record will show the changes In the
temperature OF the weather for the past twentyfour
no urs in comparison with the corresponding day of
last year, indicated by the thermometer at Hud-
nuts pharmacy, HERALD Building, broadway, cor
rar of Ann
Year: 1869

Bring forth the mule. Tho mule was
brought. He was a neck looking cuss-a
perfect " Uriah Hccp" of mule, so far ~
umblencss" was concerned. At least that
was the view took Of him. lie was sad
died, and mounted. For u mile or two he
paced beautifully. l thought those old monks
had read about knew what they were do.
ing when they travelled ON mules. l had
high respect for their judgment. Just then
my mule showed symptoms--symptOms Of
what l did not know. found out. Drop
ping his head between his legs, his heels
described a parabolic curve, or . diabo.ic
curve, or some other internal curve, in the
air, and got off and sat OH the ground. /
got off over his head, and did it quick.
I'm not so old but can get off an animal of
that kind US quick Us boy. Then looked
ut the mule to sec if hc was hurt. lie didn't
appear to be. Then inquired around to
see how l was. l reported an abrasion OH
the left hip, and a confusion Oh the lower
end ofmy back. Then thought would
pronounce left handed blessing ON that
mule, aud on forcfathcrs and forcmothcrs
before him, aud ON his children after him.
But didn't wondered If he would stand
fire. III had had pistol would have put
the muzzlc to his car and tried him. Not
that was hostile toward him, but WAS
afraid somebody mig want to ride him son 9
day and get hurt But had no pistol; 50
that benevolent and sanguinary idea was
frustrated. Then l got up and shook tho
dust off my feet, and brushed the sand off my
trousers, US testimony against that place.
Then / led the mule carefully home and
stated my case to the livery man. But when
| looked that he should offer to send for q
doctor, or Samaritan, to do me up in a rag
and pour olive oil and champagne on my
bruises, he only laughed. And his man tha,
he had to hold him laid down on bench


and laughed; then he rolled off the bench


and laughed-and stood holding the mult
then laughed. 1t was ridiculous, Bu


I've learned little wisdom. Next time


ride on horseback it will be a different kline


of beast. ,,
Year: 1869

barrows were advertised ut the doors for the accom-
notation OF guests; but the committee surely did
not mean that anybody would test the capacity OF
bis stoma to such extent thar his pedals would
become unequal 70 the task OF propelng HIM. The
there grim visor gaped at the crowd below. When
the promenade commenced the leader OF the orches-
ira must have been short sighted or he would have
satisfaction or the young boods In the fore
most lines. Several members OF this association
must have received sting nom locust some time
or another ior the unenviable H. P's were unmerci-
fully caricatured Looking at the motley throng In
the whirgig OF what was termed the "shoddylsn"
young belle in white who, with no other disguise
than the "mask OF nature,n swept along through
unraveed the thread delightfully."- by emerging az
last ON the outer border and leaving wide space
between her and the dusky crowd sne nad passed
through without ray being dimmed in that bright
countenance.
Year: 1869

The masquerade ball given last evening at Busch's
Hotel, Hoboken, by the Young Mems Social Club,
was most successful effort The hall was crowded
almost to inconvenience. The costumes were not
only numerous in their variety, but many
OF them were original. One Of the most
conspicuous was the veritable tunic with
stripes and nounces that has made thousa nds
familiar with the character OF HuInpty Dumpty.
During the night o poem was read embracing lew
topics OF ephemeral interest and weighing In the
balance the leading Journals of New York city. The
reading of this production was received with ap-
pause and seemed to take the company by surprise.
Several prominent citizens of Hoboken and nearly
all the city officials were present. The night was
the hour when people ordinarily grow heavy and IN
cline to retirement.
Year: 1869

ANOTHER DEATH BY FALLING INTO A Well.
--Only last week we announced the drownino
OF Miss Susan Mcdowell, in Cecil COUNTY h5


by falling into we'll. We have now to record Td
similar accident % at Clelands farm near VIII,
the wife of the farmer on the place lost bs,, Ss,
ilie. There is well on the place, which ad. I
JOINS the house, in the top of which there is an
opening from the cellar to permit things to be
lowered in to keep them COOL This well is
tbnlrty thirty iset deep Mrs Hurst in lowering some
her balance and fell down the well, She oono 1.
an an alarm and her husband ran to her assistance nee


he managed to get her to the TOP of the we'll
when her hold gave way and She fell bacI
again. A second time he raised her slowly al.
most to the top and once more she fell back in.
70 10 5ne water and by the time that assistance
tlme' she was found to be dead. Deceased was
a woman of about middle age. ""'
Year: 1869

It may be remembered that one General
Garfield, Congressman from Ohio, and q
special friend of General Grant, predicted
some months since that Grant intended to
give the peace he invoked in the shape of
ga little triangular piece of iron called
bayonet." The following from the New
York World, on the display made at the
Inauguration, has recalled to our mind the
prophecy OF Garfield. That journal says


The grand military display at the inau-
guration yesterday is new feature in the
history of occasions of this nature in the
United States, and stands out in striking
relief not only as opposed to the traditions
of the republic, but in striking contrast
with the professions and, as it were, pass
word of the central figure in the pageant
itself Peace was the word uttered, but
the things seen yesterday in Washington
were long lines Of troops, sqadrons of
horse, batteries of cannon, battalions of
foot and, most noticeable of all, body
guard drawn from the ranks of the stand
ing army. It was the leader of the legions
that stepped into the civil power, and the
bayonets did but point the difference be-
tween the days of citizen Presidents and
now
Year: 1869

Perhaps no one ncdi-
cine Is SO universally re-
quired by everybody as
ii Cathartic, nor was ever
any before so universal
ly adopted into use, in
every country and among
all classes, us this mild
but efficient pUrgatiye
I'iN. The obvious rca-
son is, that it is Il more re-
liable and far more cflicC-
tual remedy than any
other. Those who have
Year: 1869

THE Oakland Transcript, speaking ol
the immigration movement, suggests thar
the best way to promo tie immigration is to
reduce taxation throughout the State to the
lowest possible figure. The Transcript
says:


A law which will compel the SPECTATORS
who are holding large tracts of land to sell
them at reasonable prices would be a great
er gain to the immigrant than any bounty
which it is practicable for the State tn give
him, while low taxation, which would en-
hance the general prosperity, woull offer
greater inducements to come to Cali ofn'a
than the offer of special premiums, with
their corrollary of high taxation. We
wish to see the Legislature encourage
immigration, but in le.stim ta and sen
sibie manner, and that is By reducing
taxation and breaking up land mouopiy s.
far as it is in Its power.
Year: 1869

ELECTION OF CoNGaGss MEN. The
Committee on Elections of the House OF
Representatives have agreed to report bill
for the uniform election Of Congressman
throughout the United States. The ppr
pose is TO have the elections take place Oh
the same day in all the States. The first
Tuesday in November is the day fixed upon
and the bill is to take effect in lS72.-
Such law would prevent Colonzing
Year: 1869

LONG PRIMER HALL.-This gentleman
is with us awaiting for the assembling of
the Legislature, when he will present
claims for restitution and damage for the
loss of property, and his own captivity
during the times of the rebellion. He
will also be a candidate for Sergeant at
Arms Chico Enterprise.