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Year: 1874

The prevalence of typhoid fever and other disorders at some of the watering places this year has caused no little disappointment and suffering. At Lake Mahopac there was one hotel in which nearly every guest was attacked with fever, and several came home only to die. How little seems to be thought of such incidents by many persons is illustrated in letter from Desert Island, published in the Post. The writer speaks of an outbreak of typhoid fever there last year, and says "That was very much exaggerated matter ; there were precisely thirteen deaths in all, and all from one house." Only thirteen deathsl It is pleasant thing for a man to send his family out of the city for the benefit of their health, and have them sent home dead or dying. Until proper attention is paid to drain age and the supply of water at these watering-places, there will be no safe guard against such "accidents. ."-M Y. YI112eS
Year: 1874

Two gentlemen residing in Sacra- mento, Cal, were startled one night recently by loud screams proceeding from room occupied by lady member of the family. Inquiry elicited the in- formation that "there was centipede on her bed." The gas was at the time turned down quite low, but the men could see the insect on the bed, and, doubling towel several times, one of them cast it over the centipede, and clutched it tightly to prevent it's escape. One of the gentlemen was somewhat of an amateur scientist, and desired ardently to preserve the centipede as a specimen. Accordingly the captured insect was carried in the towel to a drug store. The druggist poured chloroform on the the towel to stupefy the creature and to prevent the possi- bility of its escape, and one of the clerks stood by with an uplifted club, to strike it should it attempt to get off. The towel was opened, and the expec- tant lockers on were astonished to find that all the fuss had been made over a little strip of calico.
Year: 1874

Some amusing incidents occur among travellers by rail, and the following we can vouch for: One day last week a venerable gentleman of this city was riding over an Eastern railroad to Boston, whom lady entered at one of the stations with a child under ono arm and dog under the other arm. The car being we'll filled, she made for the seat where the gentleman was sit ting alone, and was proceeding to stow herself, child, and dog into the vacant seat, when the gentleman, who has a great aversion to dogs, blandly remark ed to the lady: "Madame have no objection to one baby in this seat, but I have the most decided objection to twins." It is perhaps needless to say that the lady petulantly moved on to find seat for herself and dog.--Con- cord (N. H. Monitor.
Year: 1874

SAVED H1M.-A lady living in Can- non Falls, Minn., has reason to con- gratulate herself upon her love of flow CTS. At the beginning of the season she had planted some morning-glories outside of her house, which sent up a network of thrifty vines. The other day her little boy fell head first from a second-story window, and was saved probably from death, by catching on the interwoven tendrils, and thus hay ing the force of his fall broken.
Year: 1874

WHILE DIR. Newman is doing the Garden
Of Eden and other historic and biblical
points, the son Of Secretary Delano IS doing
the wilds Of the West with an exploring
expedition. The last heard from the son
Of the Christian statesman who presides
over the Interior Department was that he
made a successful ascent Of Mount Holy
Cnlss, in Colorado. This young man
draws a salary rs special agent Of the Pen
sion Office, and doubtless climbed the
ragged peaks looking after the frauds in
connection with the bureau he represents.
Year: 1874

So FAR as the recent collision of the
armed forces in this city was concerned,
we find that among the killed and
wounded on the side of the people
there were not a few Northern men,
and that some of the best and most
gallant service performed was rendered
by gentlemen who were born at the
North and had been unvarying Union
men. There was no sectionalism-
none of the feeling generated by the
rebellion, nor any other but sincere pa
triotism and devotion to freedom and
republican right, and true manhood,
which is never sectional, that prompted
the men engaged IN that heroic strug-
gle and confict.-Nel1 Orleans Plea
anne
Year: 1874

War Of Raees-Midday Bank Robbery.


PITTsBURG, Sept. 23.-Two hundred
Italians arrived in this city last night to
take the place of the striking coal-miners
along the Pan Handle Railroad.


The Bank of Industry was robbed at noon
to-day by a sneak thief, who went behind
the counter while the cashier was alone
and engaged. The amount taken is not
definitely known, but supposed to be about
| g. 600.
Year: 1874

for the Southern people. Let that spirit
prevail in the South, and no partisan spirit
in the North will be strong enough to battle
the sympathy which their misfortunes de-
serve. The South will again enjoy the
largest constitutional measure Of self-gov-
ernment, and one Of the greatest Of
those dangers will disappear which at pres
ent threaten the most vital part Of our re-
publican institutions.


After showing the bad effects OF teaching
the negroes that their safety lay in Organi-
zation as a race against the whites, and
making them partisan supporters Of corrup-
tion and robbery, and denouncing the men
who did this as
Year: 1874

with plunder was turned into sympathy


with the victims of murder. 1t is to be
hoped that by this time the people OF the
south have learned that those who disgrace
them by deeds of bloody violence are
Year: 1874

which had not the least evidence of an
election by the people. 1t was when, even
after the President had confessed his doubt,
Congress neglected to undo the usuTpation,
and TO make room for those who had prima
facie evidence of an election by the people.
The wrong was committed even before that,
and
Year: 1874

FTHIS wELL-KNOwN COMPANY CON


1 tinues to insure property against loss on dam
age by FIRE. It's usefulness and willingness ~
meet its engagements have been shown By the
payment Of over
Year: 1874

). The first Reformed Episcopal Church Of New
York WAS put under way by Bishob CumminH
yesterday. In response to lis invitation, 100
Hall, for tho purpose Of organizing themselves
into church OF tue now sect. Tho Bishop an
nounced that two churches in Philadelphia and
one in Brooklyn were speedily to bo added 10 his
CHARGE
Year: 1874

Descriptions will bo found in another column Of
tho Now County Jail, the Criminal Court, and tho
residence buildings which have been erected on
the North Side, on the site Of tho old North
Market I1all. Perhaps the most extraordinary
fact about these structures is that their cost was
$50. 600 less than the estimates.
Year: 1874

THE last resort of the Spanish Re-
pubhcans for subduing the Carlist in
surrection is to buy off the leaders, and
we are told that FIVE million dollars
have been forwarded from Madrid, or
Berlin perhaps, for that express pur-
pose. This reverses the policy of the
old man in the spelling book, who first
tried persuasion, and then resorted to
stones TO dislodge the little intruder
from his apple tree. However, aftertry-
ing the Vi. ne Of hard blows some
years, it is time for the Madrid junta
to devise some means more effectual for
squelching the Carlists. According to
the modern doctrine that every man
has bis price, this new method for con-
quering rebels may prove cheaper in
the end. We commend it to the next
session Of the Boston Peace Society as
about the only practical mode yet sug-
gested Cor averting warfare.
Year: 1874

tlhclhhdu Enquirer, Oct =


We believe that the following estimate of
the next House Of Representatives, as to its
division politically, will be pretty near the
mark when the elections are over:
Year: 1874

The public will be taken by surprise, almost
"a much as the Mayor, by the refusal of MIR.
Andrews to accept the burdensome honors OF
the Police CommissioDership. The decllnatlon
might better have been either made little
earlier. or deferred little longer. 10
decline it just at the time when 1t has become
a tr6e uncertain whether il can be confirmed
or not, is TO rob the act of something OF the
credit for that graceful Difference to the wish
of his associates on the Tax Commission to
which Mr.. Andrews ascribes it.


But the nomination was good one, and
the Mayor may well be excused for his hesl-
tation about another. lie evidently desires to
appoint some one connected with the Repub-
lcan party, in order to avoid adverse
legislation at Albany yet to appoint
some one who shall not add to the
partisan elements in the Board who shall
devote his official care TO the police and not
to his party who shall command public
confidence, be free from private factions
or the influence of any Ring. and
do something to give character and
strength to the Board. The qualifications
thus sought are difficult, and almost contra
dictOry and till another nomination is made
those who seek for the city the great boon Of
a capable non-partisan Police Board will be
Year: 1874

is called upon to-day to assert an almost for
COTTON principle of political conduct In select
ing for Senator the man who unites more
qualifications for the post than any other, and
To rebuke the vicious influences OF recent
politics by choosing one as far as possible
removed from the complications OF cor
rupt intrigue We think it will not
be denied that both these ENDS VIII
be attained by theI election OF Mr' ADAMS
His ability as a lawyer and as q statesman iS
unouestioned; his acquaintance Win pubic
offoirs is,eoually wide and profound, embracing
a life-lono exporience of great variety at homc'
and n most unusual opportunity Oh Observation
abroad. his character-for at time IKE Chis
wo must descend to the humiliation OF men
tioniny tbis-is without the shadow OF Dlaine
from any quarter. In personal dignity anu
Durity he il one of those men whom MS IeiloW
citizens can trust i'll any situation without
question and without uneasiness. A scan
dal il impossible in his neigbborhood.
In one respect he differs widely from
the late Senator He is usually regarded
az deficient lin that quality of sustained and
ardent enthusiasm which influenced every
stage of Summers career, and made those
watchwords Of liberty and humanity as
strong with him in age as III youth.
But there are great compensations i'll those
temperaments whose "pulses make such
"healthful music.n 1t may fairly be ques-
toned whether the calner temper of the
veteran statesman and diplomatist is not the
one best suited to these times, when the
weighty issues of freedom and nationality are
settled, and the problems which call impera-
lively for solution demand the exercise of
honest industry and intellect rather than OF
sentiment and enthusiasm. The GOODNESS OF
Mr.. Adams never degenerates into indliler-
ence. He fought the battle against Slavery
more effectively than many noiser champions,
and had heart enough at the close to want the
war ended when peace was declared. His
record, to use politicians word, is clear and
ayailable but it is for whathe is, rather than


what he has been, that we hope to see him a
Senator. 1t is because he is eminently fit for
the place in character, ability, and education;
because men of his type are needed to-day in
Washington more than at any former period; {;
and because his election will show that Mas
sachusetts is in earnest in her demands for a
purer and cleaner spirit in politics than that
which imponds over her by virtue OF the
coalition between Lowell and Washington.
Year: 1874

grew out of it. They are performing the same
puppet- part over again not without warning.
for M. Theirs in his last speech from tho
tribune called them "the prOt6g6s OF the
Empire But they were apparently too old
to learn, and they have continued ever since
looking toward Frohsdorff and rowing toward
CbioaIburat
Year: 1874

If we may judge from tho result OF
the Centennial meeting in Philadelphia
Yesterday, we must conclude that our
neighbors have made up their minds
that it is of no use to call on Jupiter
for help. Congress will not aid them. To be
sure, there was some discussion over the
Philadelphian declaration that Congress would
ultimately come to the aid OF the Exhibition, and
the doubtful statement was allowed to stand.
For all that, an earnest effort Is to be made
to raise the amount said to be needed for the
successful launching of the Exposition. 1t was
reported yesterday that $2,000,0OO had been
subscribed, and that $3,OOO0OO more were
needed. OF this amount, citizens are expected
to furnish $1,OOO,OOO and the State is to be
asked to add S2O0O,OOO to its previous apprO-
priaton 1t is for PennsylvaDians to say what
the State should give--if it gives anything;
but the demand for an opening appropriation
of three millions from Congress has been met
with a sharp protest from the country, and
decided veto at Washington. Philadelphians
can easily change the present public
temper into positive hostility by
persisting IN the assumption that the country
is sure to do what it has pretty distinctly made
up its mind not to do. They would be wiser
if they would read the signs of the times, and
promptly accept the defeat of schemes for fur
ther national aid for an international exhibl-
ton as definite and final
Year: 1874

From Mexico we have a frightful story of
superstitious barbarity. An American clergy
man acting as Protestant missionary in small
town in the State of JaliscO has been murdered
and his body shockingly maltreated by mob
excited to fury by an Ignorant priest. Similar
outbreaks have occurred in other parts of the
Republic and a general crusade of bigotry
may be threatening. 1t is melancholy ira
vesty On human progress for these acts to be
accompanied by decree from the State of
Mexico TO the effect that cock lighting is abol-
ished as unworthy of civilized people, y
Are the Mexicans civilized peoplei
Year: 1874

Cu,tom-bousc. In one case an Important wit
ness needed by the Congressional Investigating
Committee was spirited away. In another q
firm was surrounded by traps and spring guns
until they were drawn into position to
accept compromise. This last named case is
such a good example of the whole abominable
system of Custom house discovery that we
direct attention to it. The leading particulars
are printed on our eighth page.
Year: 1874

Senator Carpenter and Senator Stewart re-
ceived somewhat pointed rebuke from the
District of Columbia Investigating Committee,
yesterday. AS presiding officer of the Senate,
Mr.. Carpenter, in appointing Mr.. Stewart on
the Committee, took the liberty of designating
him as Chairman. He had no right to make
any such appointment and the apparent
motive of such straining of authority was a
desire to serve the Washington Ring, to whom
Mr.. Stewart is known to be friendly. The
Committee have decided that they have
right to select their own Chairman; and SEN
ator Allison has accordingly been chosen. This
is a good sign of the temper of the Committee
but Mr.. Steward is said to regard the proceed
ing with disfavOr. This is not surpr slng.i
Year: 1874

There was comedy performed at Chisel-
hurst yesterday in which some grave French
men, who were compromised by the events OF
1870. took prominent parts. The most note
worthy feature of the occasion is the state
ment of the young man of IS years, who de-
sires to rule over France as Napoleon ~,
that he is ready to accept the verdict of the
French people expressed through plebscitum
If this pretender had not beon practicing In
discrimination he had, at least, not arrived at
years of discretion when this statement was
made. 1t is certain that the most serious
blow that the Imperialists could receive would
result from plebiscitum at the present mo-
ment. The Imperialist leaders are perfectly well
aware of this. But they also know that they
risk nothing in expressing a preference for
popular vote; that the members of the Right
would never consent to step which would,
in all probability, result in the asCendency OF
| the Republicans.
Year: 1874

Much the poetry of our times is hardly
worth publishing, occasionally, however. we
sift a grain OF wheat from the bushel of chaff;
when we find n sound grain we are glad to
gather 1t into the garner. The following has
been published before and ought TO be pub
lished every day In the year.
Heaven is not reached at a single bound,
But we build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth to the Vauted skies,
And we mount 10 Its summit ronnd by round
/ count these things to be gladly true,


That O noble deed is a step toward God
Lifting the soul from the common sod
To purer air and broader view.
We rise by the things that are under our feet,
BY what we have mastered in greed, and


gain,


By the pride deposed and the passion slain,
And the vanqulshed i'll we hourly meet.
We hope, we resolve, we aspire, we trust,


When the morning calls To life and light,
But our hearts grow weary. and ere night,
Our lives are trailed in the sordid dust.
Wings for the angel, but feet for the men!


We must borrow the wings TO ilnd tue way,
We may hope, and resolve, and aspire, and


pray,


But our feet must rise or we fall again.
Only in dreams is the ladder thrown


From the weary earth to the sapphire wall;
But the dreams depart and the visions fall {,
And the sleeper wakes on his pillow of stone
Heaven Is not reached at a single bound,
But we build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies,
And we mount to its summit round by round
Year: 1874

NJ The tide ofimmigration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
Is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
a new one of DESMOND. They say there is no
comparison between the two. 21ao
Year: 1874

How TO PRESERVE 4 BOUQUET
When you receive a bouquet, sprinkle
it lightly with fresh water; then put
it into a vessel containing some soap
suds, which nourish the roots and
keep the flowers as good as new. Take
the bouquet out Of the suds every morn.
ing, and lay it sideways in fresh water,
the roots entering first into the water
keep it there minute or two, then
take it out and sprinkle the flowers
lightly by the hand with pure water.
Replace the bouquet in the soapsuds
and the flowers will bloom as fresh as
when gathered. The soapsuds need
to be changed every third day. BY
observing these rules, bouquet may
be kept bright and beautiful for at
least one month, and will last longer
in a very passable state; but the atten-
tiou to the fair but frail creatures, as
directed above: must be strictly obserr-
ed, or "thc last rose of summc-" will
not be cleft blooming alone" but will
perish.-Am,erican Artisan.
Year: 1874

A member of Congress got out
this sentence: Mr.. Speaker, the
generality Of mankind in gene
raj are disposed to exercise op-
preston on the generality Of
mankind in general when he
was pulled down 10 his seat by d
friend, with the remark, You'd
better stop; you are coming out
of the same hole you went in at
Year: 1874

AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED


GAN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE AID.


MlNIsTRATION OF DERELICT Es-


TATEs.


Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
State of South Carolina now met
and sitting in General Assembly,
and by the authority of the same:


That the words "and such clerk
shall give bond with two suretles
for the faithful discharge of his
duty as such administrator, in
such amount as would be required
of any other administrator" in sec
ton l of the Act, be stricken out,
and the following be substituted
"And the clerk shall be held liable
on his official bond for the faithful
discharge Of his duties Us such ad-
ministrator," also, that all of sec,
tion 3 Of same Act be stricken
out.


Approved March II, A. d. 1874
Year: 1874

IWo newspapers u Maine are adyoCat-
ing the removal Uf roadside fences against
moving and lUage lands as their only
use is to cause the SHOWS Of winter to
block the roads. and enable fields to be
pasJured in the tall, which almost ALWAYS
1oas the farmer more harm than good If
There were ne fences by the road, the fields
might be cultivated up to the line of
travel TINS keeping down unsightly
sLruDbelN and n0Xious weeds. The slight
advantage Ut fences to keep away ma
raudinE cattle III isht is a small item
compared with the cost of building and
maintaining the millions of miles OF road
side fences IN the country. Thousands Of
farmers and villagers, who keep up their
fences leave the gates OF their front en-
frances open day and night, because it is
too much trouble to stop and open and
Shut them every time team passes
through. and many others never get time
to build gates. So the posts are set but
The gates aro wanting. We believe a few
suggestions nom the press are all that is
needed to awaken thought upon this sub
ect when great change will take place
he the customs OF the people


We have IN mind two elegant residences,
ately built. in the town OF Franklin,
Mass. They stand well up from the street
and several rods back from it. Curbing
stones Of hammered granite, some sixteen
10 twenty or more inches above ground,
define the line of the highway, and also
serve as a border to the driveways leading
from the street to the stable and different
portions Of the grounds. Heavy posts at
the ends of the curbing and at the en-
frances, give ii q finished appearance,
The grounds have been seeded to several
VARIETIES Of the best lawn grasses, which
have held a beautiful green all the summer
long, and thus far no prison-like iron or
wooden 1ence has been built to obstruct
the charming view from the street, and if
the owners could realize that they have
already the most charming and picturesque
'tronI-yards, to be found in the State,
they would probably allow them to remain
as they are, SO tar as street fences are con-
cerned.


Our own farm has been fully exposed to
the highway, all the season past, and with
out sustaining a single penny's worth Of
damage from stray animals, although
neigAbors CATTLE have been driven by
daily for several weeks during the time
Well fed cattle, under the care OF keep
er, may be driven over unfenced streets
with very little risk, while hungry or IN
attended animals should never be allowed
at large at ali nor would they be, if road
side fences We're dispensed with. N. Z.
Farmer
Year: 1874

A HOMEMADE BRUSH By and by the
lime for slaughtering hogs will arrive,
and great MANY BRUSHES viii be thrown
away and wasted The following plan of
utilizing them is floating about in our ex-
changes without credit:


Take piece Of strong wood, and shape
ID like brush handle. and split it at the
thick end with a fine saw Place the
hristles with their butt ends in the split on
10Th sides. Tie the end OF the split stick
with waHed twine, and fasten it. Then
tuin down the bristles, and wrap them
with waxed twine firmly and smoothly,
making brush thai will answer all the
uses OF purchased paint brush upon the
tain or around the house