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Year: 1874

WASHINGTON, November N.-In the
safe burglary trial to-day, Harrington,
in bis argument, cited various cases and
decisions which have been made against
the practice of seizing private paper fer
the past six centuries, and denounced
the action Of the government as ille-
gal, indecent and infamous. In regard
TO the missing telegram, he said it was
for his interest to keep that telegram
intact, FOR the government did not know
who wrote that dispatch, and before
they could introduce it, they must
prove that he Harrington wrote it
he would not have il destroyed,
under any circumstances, and he had as
much right to say that the counsel for
the government had distracted that
telegram as they had to impute its alb
sence TO him. They might not have
done it themselves, but they were sur
rounded by band of men who wtr-
used to such cspeTs, and they could have
picked up this dispatch and have eaten
II up as easily as they could have eaten
one of Welker's dinners. He spoke
about the release OF Benton, and So d he
only did what he considered his duty,
ana what he always would do and what
ne would do again, and that was to
give every man his liberty on bail when
he case warranted it. Al this very time
he also suggested that Hayes could
procure his release on bail. Harrington
spoke nearly two hours, and closed by
urging his own vindicati0n, and declar-
ing his willingness to leave every
thing-his life, reputation and honor
IN the hands OF the jury; and saying
that in all his official. acts he had never
yet tarnished his name or his honor


The court here took q recess. After re-
cess the court was adjourned till Mon
day, when Mr.. Dsvidge, counsel for the
defense. will decide whether or not he
viii address the Jury.
Year: 1874

EDITORS APPEAL-As the time is fast
approaching for our annual municipal
election, when there will be elected for
the ensuing year five aldermen and
twenty cOu ciimen, presume there
will be, as heretofore, q large number
ready to sacrifice themselves for their
city's good. The present financial con-
dition OF our city is such that the most
rigid economy and retrenehment should
be enforced in every department. We
should therefore eDdeavor to elect our
best men-men oflarge business expert
ences, of undoubted integrity, and en-
larged financial views: men who have
proven themselves worthy of the trust,
and ia whom the community have con-
fidence. In former days the position Of
alderman or councilman In q CITY like
ours was considered a position of honor,
and not of pay, as is the case with us
now. It is the duty Of all good citizens
to come forward and help us out of our
prtsent embarrassed condition, and to
devote q portion of theiI valuable time
and good counsel to the welfare of our
city. Section y of the city charter reads
as follows: "The members of
the city council shalI receive such
compensation as may be fixed by ordi-
nance, which ordinance, before it shall
become law, shall be submitted to the
qualified voters of the city at the
election for said members.n Now,
let US commence the good work in
earnest, and cote no pay to the
general council, saving the neat little
sum of seven thousand i've hundred dol
lars per year. Plenty Of good, compe-
tent men can be found who will willing
ly serve without compensation. This is
one Of the many reforms necessary to
place our city on the list where she
should properly stand. Remember, on
the day Of election, to write on your
ticket the words, Nopog. MONTE.
Year: 1874

TIE communications on the school
question, which We have bad in hand
FUR some days, will al be given in our
Than ksgiving psper, tomorrow. They
are all good in their way, but two or
three Of them viii be found Of especial
value, bearing directly on the questions
Year: 1874

Reports from the trades Of New York
city and Brooklyn show three times as
many men out Of employment as at the
same time last year, and suspension Of
building on account Of the cold weather,
will soon add largely 70 the number
Year: 1874




THE WEALTHY BREWER WITH THREE WIVES.


The divorce drama in which Col. Price, the
wealthy brewer plays the important character OF Bene
dict was the subject of another long argument in the
Chambers branch OF the Supreme Court before Judge
Davis yesterday afternoon. The history OF the rela
tons existing between Col Price and his three wives
WAS recounted briefly THE TRIBUNE several days ago
The first marriage was in England where he separated
from his wife mutual consent, came 10 this country
and married again. From his second wife divorce
was obtained and third wife taken Still later,
the second wife brought action to open the DIVORCE
claiming that 1t was obtained without her being party
to IT, The case was referee. who reported that
the last marriages we're Illegal BY the advice or
counsel Col Price then ceased to pay amony to the
third wife, Constance. the ground that she was
merely spectator She comes in seeking for an or
der from the Court fixing her amony at 500 per week
Mr. Hill argued yesterday that her third marriage came
under the exception in the code. and that almony
should be paid TO her. in order that shs might mahtae
her rights In this suit. -,


Mr.. Buckley opposed this, and Judge Davis at the
conclusion Of the arguments said that this was an eHort
on the part OF Col Price To get rid OF TWO wives az
nge shot The recent order or Judge Brady LETT the
case as il originally stood between Price and his secoud
wife The third wife her own motion, Win
ont money aud without Price Laughter In court Tue
husband not satisfied, but went TO the General
Term on appeal from that order. Having thus com
third wife TO come in and defend
The appeal it was than far that she sn0ud
enough money to enable her TO ce1end ner rights
As to the amony that must depend on the decision OF
the General Term pending. He should, therefore,
$500 counsel fees without prejudice 10
the application for amony.
Year: 1874

An application was made to Judge Davis in
the Supreme Court yesterday, by Kideau Brothers, who
in 1873 furnished supplies and made repairs to the Col
lege Of the City OF New York, for mandamus directing
the President OF the Board Of Education 70 draw draft
IN their the funds already to the credit OF the
college In the City Treasury. and directing the Con-
troler In turn make draft on tho City Treasurer TO
pay the bill which amounts to about ZOO The counsel
for reaOrs in his argument stated that On account
of the educational fund being paid to the Controller
people who have done work for the college greatly
embarrassed by the delay in getting their money, so
that the main object OF this proceeding was to
get rid Of the circumlocution. They wished to
avoid this Inconvenience by placing the dis
position OF the funds the hands OF the trustees who
have already approved Of the bin OF the Kdeau Broth
The power Of the trustees through this neglect OF
the Controller to pay bills was practically abolished.
The repairing of the college Is at staDdstl since the
laborers few who 10 work for sum TO be paid
possibly the far future In the opinion OF the
sci mandamus should, ut least be granted, compelling
President Nelson Of the Department OF Public Instruc
ton to give his draft for the amount claimed by the
deau BTothers Assistant Corporation Counsel Jack
informed the court that the papers In answer would
lie handed in toda 10 expected that the answer will


be the usual one 0f No funds"
Year: 1874

4 man somewhat under the influence Of liquor
took another man who sat next to him at the
theatre in Troy. the other night into his con-
fideuco, and told him all about his preparations
to break open safe, offering him share in tho
job. The second man was one OF the city de-
tectlves. and the generous thief soon found him
aef in isl.
Year: 1874

A woman toe often reasons from
her hcarT; hence tWo.tiirds OF her
mistakes and her troubles.


The most brilliant fortunes arc Of
ten not worth the littleness required
to gain them.


Genius is the gold in the mine; tai
eut is the miner who works and brings
it out.


Ignorance gives a sort of eternity
to prejudice, ard perpctuity to error.


Kindness is the golden chain by
which society is bound together.


Women have more heart and more
Imagination than men.


Without rich heart wealth is an
ugly bcggar.
Year: 1874

nsnA- The alarming maturity of the
child of the period is justly exciting
the attention Of the philosopher and
the lamentation of the prophets.
The servants in swaddling clothes,
and the unbreeched moralists who lisp
in axioms, have long enough been the
subject of kindly satire. But more
portentous baby still appears on the
horizon, the blest infant without curl
osity or appetite. We know a fine
boy who has never recovered from
the shock of being requested to dis
cuss the IIindoo theology with an
archin of eight whom he was rcques-
tel to entertain; but even this mon
strosity is not SO bad as that Of a
babe who refuses to laugh at Punch,
or bite at caramels. But this new
genre really exists. Only the other
day, in Madison-s4uare, one baby
sad to another, "IIas you been to
the CSrcu.91' and received the sad
reply. ".Io. | once saw a camel
race at Cairo and ! don't care for
circuses now.
Year: 1874

How To CATcn \ FLEA.--Don't be
in It hurry and get frantic Watch
your chances. Take a two foot rule
and measure the distance trona you,
hsnd 10 the flea. Take your pencil
and calculate the time it will take
Your hand to pass that distance, SC
you may be sure. Take a long breath,
Aim TO grab his hind leg-Nerve
yourself up, take drink, make fe.
rocious grab, If The flea strays off con
Gn'1e the chase around the room unit


you tumble over the baby, then flee
Year: 1874

FRIGHTENING CHILDREN.--On this subject the
Examiner says: "Too many parents seek to
establish their authority over their ch ldren on
the principle of fear; while the children
themselves retail their hard experience in this
direction among one another. similarly er-
roneous course is pursued in the government OF
many of our schools, and terror is the basis OF
many of our laws. The theory is utterly wrong
and pernicous in its practical operation. And,
in this connection, the Home Visitor Of Burling-
ton, Vermont, justly remarks


Nothing can be worse for child than to
frighten it. The effect of the scare is slow to
recover from, it remains sonnet mes until ma
:urty as is shown by many instances of morbid
sensitiveness and excessive nervousness Not
unfrequently fear is employed o means of
discipline. Children are controlled by being
made to believe that something terrible will hap
pen them, are punished by being shut up in dark
rooms, or by being put in places they stand in
dread Of. No one. without vivid memory OF his
own childhood, can comprehend how entirely
cruel such things are. We have often heard
grown persons telling of the suffering they have
endured, rs children, under like circumstances,
and recount the irreparable injury which they
are sure they then received. No parent, nor
nurse, capable of alarming the young, is fitted
for her position. Children, as near as possible,
should be trained not to know the sense of fear,
which. above everything else, is to be feared, in
their education both early and late
Year: 1874

sell Our. We are now publishing "f for
sale" several good farms. There is nothing
strange in this for we never were in a place in
our lives but we found portion of the popnla-
ton dissatisfied, and wanted to sell out. ."
These who want to ''sell OUT are not the poor
test. They are of those who have accommodated
as they think sufficient to enable them to move
comfortably, and buy farm or start into busi-
ness in a "better part of the country" Our ex-
perience has not extended over more than a
thousand years, and it is for this reason that we
feel some delcacy in advising older men who
are just getting things SO fixed around them that
they can commence to enjoy life, not to 'sell
out" We know you think you can do better
elsewhere, but thinking so. should not satisfy
you; you should know it. And we would ask,
those contemplating a change, how many kno,c
they can, go some where else or embark in some
other business and do better? AS far we
have noticed, it very often happens that the
party making the sale, wanders around the coun-
try in search of something that does not exist un-
il his money is all gone, and then, from his
bankrupt position, he looks back on the old
li"Scs "hu VA oSeAAS thOSO WIN A"'0 t"hth POS
session, apparently comfortable, happy and pros
porous, realizes for the first time what fool he
was for selling out. Orperhaps he may dig along
in some other part of the country, at some
new business for few years, until some day he
takes account of stock and finis himself no bet
ter off than the day he ''soid out" He con-
cludes to 60 back, and try and buy back the Old
farm, or Mr.. Smiths close by, which he thinks
will suit him little better, Imagine his feel
ngs whe he finds the old farm has so increased
in value that he is unable to buy enough of it,
for garden patch, and the owner Oft, considered
rich. Then he calls himself fool again, and in
his after years of poverty, his only consolation
is in pointing to the ''old farm and telling those
who admire it, 81 used to own that place." at
which they will reply, ''you made grand mis-
take when you sold it, "Yes." he will say,
"but couldn't see it then" We hope we have
said enough on this subject to set those who want
to sell out, to thinking. And serious sober
thought of things now, and the probable copdi-
lion of things five, ten, or twenty years hence,
may wean some of our people from the desire to
''sell out"
Year: 1874

SECOND CaoP.-Last April M. Moran. who
owns foothill farm about two miles from An
burn, planted on his place some potatoes of the
Early Rose variety. Early in July he dug and
marketed this crop, the yeild of which was very
satisfactory. 1t being SO early in the season, he
concluded to re-plant the ground, which he did
about the first of August, using for seel some
OF the potatoes just raised on the same ground


specimen Of this second crop lies before u.s.


Hweighssten ounces, large enough for all practi-
cal purposes, solid and ripe enough for any mar


ket, and as handsome in appearance as the
choicest Of its kind; and for beauty and flavor
its kind Is not excelled. California people, will
of course, believe this and will pass it with the
simple exclamation, ''that is doing very we'll -
Eastern people will be inclined to doubt the
statement, which, though is not to be wondered
at when we consider that they have always lived
where for Eearly six months in every year it is
so cold they cannot step outside the house with
safety, unless doubly clad and mufled to the
eyes. These foothills will produce anything.
Year: 1874

TRANSFERS MUST BE ENTERED ON THE BOOKS or


NATIONAL BANK.


1t is reported that the rulings of Judge
Of the receiver OF tho Eighth National Bank
OF this city against Mr.. CheesemaD confirming the
sessment on the stockholders to make good the def
cheney, will be Of immediate benefit the depOstors,
as the case has been appealed aud 1t is believed that
final decision Will not be reached within five years The
suit was defended test case on the part OF the
stockholders who objected to the Controllers
assessment Of the shares while certain assets
OF the bank undlsposed Of. The Court held that
the Controllers assessment regular and binding
upon tho shareholders and that they could not 20 into
any accounting show that it not necessary, nor
would it avail them to show that all the assets OF the
bank were not yet converted into cash, all its
property disposed OF, 1t the duty OF the Con-
jrOcr TO decide when tho assessment was necessary
aud the amount to be assessed The Court held mat no
notice To shareholders or intention to mako an assess
ment to show cause why IL should not be made was
necessary the Court further held that stockholders in
National banks remain liable in the manner
their names TO remain upon the books OF the bank
ana neglect to transfer their STOCK upon the DOOXS 10
some who shall accept and succeed TO the liability.
even though the stock may have been sold ana assigned
the back OF the certificate OF STOCK or power Oh
attorney given to transfer it for IL it otherwise
all Lhe stock OF bank might bo taken In, this was,
by the officers o. bank and the intent OF the law for
tue benefit OF creditors be defeatcd or might happen
that in the OF bank III failing circumstances One
certificates OF stock passing bv delivery from hand TO
band after the 1ir.t assignment or power IN blank TO
transfCI) person could he found to represent the
liability OF sJockholdcr The only method therefore,
to IL that his stock j. transferred on the DooAS
Of the bank TO the buyer when Ie sells It,
Year: 1874

s Mr. EDIToR:-I am glad to have seen in your
paper several notices of the Praise Meeting to
take place at City Hall tomorrow, and as one
of the masses" hope to see crowd on the
occasion. Music Especially sacred) is the joy
of my soul. I may well quote the language of
Bishop Beveridse, who says: "That which 1
have found the best recreation both to my mind
and body, whensoever either of them stands in
need of it, is music, which exercises at once
both my body and SOUL" Music hath inex-
pressble charms, and all who enjoy it should
not fail to be present at City Hall tomorrow
morning, between ten and eleven o'clock.


Nov. %. .af.a NELLIE,
Year: 1874

y. S. D. 's.-We understand that the D. S.
DIS course tickets are almost all disposed of,
the number being limited to the capacity of G.
A. R. Hall. We are glad for our young anna
teurs. they deserve all the encouragement which
the public SO freely tender, and We hope the
success Of last year will follow them through
this winters's course. 1t is fully shown in this
case that home talent is truly appreciated in
this city, l
Year: 1874

SCHOOL SUPERVISION. The Committee on
Public instruction will hold session in the
Mayors office, Friday evening" to consider the
important subject of the supervision of the city
schools. All interested are invited to be


present
Year: 1874

be temperance praise meeting at the Allen
Mission Thanksgiving evening. The Reform
Club and their friends are especially invited to
be present and take part in the services. Also
the public are cordially Invited to join in this
Thanksgiving ovation of praise and song,
Year: 1874

WARDS OPERA HoUsE-There was large
and delighted audience at Wards Opera House
last evening to witness the pleasing perform
auce given by the Sheridan & Mack troupe. A
new and very amusing pantomime was fresh
feature in the performance. There will be a
change of bill to-day, and performances will
he given afternoon and evening. H3E
Year: 1874

The ANCIENT EGYPTIANS learned the art of
preserving their bodies for many generations,
but all the world have not been able to discover
an infallible preventative that will stop the
hair from falling off 'Bearine is without doubt
the safest dressing. and is also the most de-
lightful preparation to use ever made.


Il. nnY25dS1w1W
Year: 1874

THE RAID ON oNTURKEYs.--At an early hour
yesterday morning the farmers from the coun-
try began to arrive at the market, between
Market and Silver streets. Although the most
of them were there at sunrise, they were not a
whit too early, for the sharp buyers were al
ready on the ground looking for bargains. AS
usual the poorest poultry arrived first, and the
sly owners attempted to make the buyers be-
lieve that that it was ''the best in the market"
But late arrivals proved that the political revo-
luton had not blighted the turkey crop. The
best lots of turkeys sold rapidly at % cents,
while the owners of other lots were glad to take
IS cents. Geese were not a favorite fowl in the
market and sold slow, the best of them bring
ing 20 cents. The chicken crop this gear was
evidently excellent, for probably there never
was larger number of chickens brought into
the market in one day than were offered for
sale yesterday. There was the nice, fat, plump,
cleanly picked chicks and the small, scrawny
pinched-up chicks. The best sold rapidly at II
CENTS while the majority of the others remain
ed unsold, and at night were returned to the
land of their birth. llEsarhV &


The whole market place and the streets on
either side were blocked with teams, and pre-
sented busy scene at times. Then trade would
be dull and the knights of the pillow would con-
gregate and talk over the Brooklyn scandal. A
few in the crowd had not heard of 'the scan
dal," and were much interested in the recital
of the affair. Often during the conversation a
customer would heave in sight, when each
would take himself to his Individual team, to
give glowing descriptions of the fat on this or
that fowl. v5S f-.. .f... ...,,.


Along in the afternoon the crowd around the
teams fell off, and one by one prepared to go
home. Upon the whole the sale was very fair,
and but little good poultry remained unsolJ.
Year: 1874

SUPPER FOR THE PUpILs.-The pupils Of


the Portland fraternity school are to be given
supper at the rooms of the fraternity on Sa
turday evening. We desire, to, remind our
readers while enjoying their pleasant family
festivals to-day. of those to whom this supper


will be a rare treat. There will be good


many hungry ones to be satisfied, and we are


certain that only this suggestion is needed to
secure an ample supply from our liberal citi-
zens. Contributions of substantials or delica-
cies, of fruit or anything else that is good will
be gladly received at the rooms on Congress


street at any time on Saturday. All the pupils
are cordially invited to the feast, and have
only to present themselves at the door. - ].
Year: 1874

Mr. Tilton, when called upon yesterday, said
that he had nothing to say concerning the state
ment Of Frank Moulton further than this-that ir
was true in each particular according to the best
or his knowledge and belief. There we're indeed
many things set forth in the statement which were
new TO him, as they had passed out Of his memory
for the time being. The document, aS . whole,
was, he said, quite refreshing to him.
Year: 1874

MIXED SCHOOLS IN WASHINGTON
The new public school board of Wash
ington city, organized Monday night.
A resolution to revise the school rules
aud discipline, was referred to a com
mittee of three colored and two white
trustees. George w. Dyer, a white
member. announced boldly that he was
in favor of mixed schools, and no dissent
was expressed from his views. The
colored members favored the same
thing, if the law will carry them out:
An effort will be made by the late board
to restrain the new board from proceed
ing further upon the ground that they
have no right to break up the public
school system.
Year: 1874

PASSION FOR GETTING RICH.-A gen
tleman holding a position of trust made
use of moneys not belonging to him,
and was tempted to act SO by unsuccess-
tul speculation and extravaganza in liv-
ing The judge in passing sentence,
took advantage of the opportunity to
read wholesome lesson to the commu-
nifty. lie said, you are the selfmade
victim Of a passion which seems to be
seizing on society at large, and which,
like disease, spares neither age nor sex,
the single or the married, the rich or
the poor-the passion for getting rich
by one or more strokes Of luck; by a
process which is as much open TO the
fool as to the wise man, to the knave as
the honest man. 1t appears as IT in
these times men had but one faith, one
hope, one object in life-wealth. Re
spectability, contentmsnt with what we
have, the happiness of our family, honor,
all are sacrificed to this one god Of the
age we live in. Everything is TO be
sacrifced-not only our own prospects.
but the prospects of those dearest to us,
the prospects of our wives and children
to the great mania of getting rich;
and this wealth is not that which IS the
result of patient industry, uprightness
in dealings, and Legitimate trade, bat
the wealth of the gaming table.