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Year: 1875

ASSESSING GoyEESNENt OFFICIALS
The New York Tribune says that the
secretary Of the republican congress
sional executive committee has sent
an official intjmation even 10 the
women employed in the government
Offices al Washington. that they must
make a contribution oftwelve dollars
for the expenses Of the coming presi-
Dental election. This Is regarded as
the preliminary gun in the opening
campaign. If they are called upon
for twelve dollars each fifteen months
before the election, they can safely
make their calculations TO contribute
two or three times during the progress
of the campaign. This practice of
calling upon government officials TO
contribute 10 political campaigns
should be suppressed by law The
United States government never will
be We'll served while politicians are
permitted 10 enact the role of tax
collectors on government officials.
More especially should women, who
have no vote and can take no active
part in the canvass, be protected from
the rapacity of political committees.
The press have often demanded that
the government should pay the same
rates OF sslries as private firms: but
this, of course, can never be whils
government employees are subject to
such calls SIS that noted above.
Year: 1875

Soft falls through the gathering tw Wight,
Tho rain from the dripping caves,
And stirs with tremendous rustic,


The dead and the dying leaves;
While afar, in the midst Of the shadows,


hear the sweet voices of bells,
Come borne on the wind of the autumn,
That iitfully rises and swells.
They call and they answer each other
They answer and mingle again
As the deep and the shrill in an anthem
Make harmony still in their strain;
As the voice of scntinels mingle


In the mountainous regions of snow,
Till from hilltop to hilltop a chorus


Floats down to the valleys below.
The shadows, the fire-light Of even,


The sound of the rains distant chime,
Come bringing with rain softly dropping,
Sweet thoughts of a shadOwy time;
The sluinberous sense of seclusion,


From storm and intruders aloof
We feel in the silence of midnight


The patter of rain on the roof.
y
To take all its wanderers home;
Or afar in the regions of fancy,


Delights on swift pinions to roam
quietly sit by the freight


The freight 80 bright and so warm
For know that those only who love me
Will seek me through shadow and storm.
But should they be absent this evening,
Should even the household depart,
Deserted, l shall not be lonely;


There still would be guests in my hear t,
The faces Of friends that cherish,
The smile, and the glance, and the tone
viii haunt me wherever wander,
And thus am pever alone.
With those who have left far behind the NJ
The joys and the SORROWS of time
Who sing the sweet song of the angels
In a purer and holier clme
Then darkly, o evening of autumn,
Your rain and your shadows may fall;
My loved and my lost ones they bring me-
My heart holds a feast with them all.
Year: 1875

mans danger, should they rigidl.
interpret the language which sh


had reported, she sobbed aloud, ant
hid her face from sight.


Her tOrmentors did not stay long
er to sOothe or question her. The,
had got, as they supposed, the in
formation which they wanted, ant
pushed rapidly Oh down to the riv
er. Now the Governor had arrang
ed signal with his boatmen that {
white cloth by day, or light by
night. displayed from the attic win
dow of his hiding place, which was
just visible at the mouth of the riv
er, should inform them if he were
in trouble, and put them on the
alert to help him. AS soon, there
fore, as he started from his cousins
the signal flOated from the window
to warn them. And when they saw
the pursuing party dash madly down
the road to the river, and recOgniz-
ed the uniform of the leader, they
pulled swiftly out to sea. The horse
men reached the shore only in sea
son to see the boat with two men in
it nearly out of sight; and suppos.
ing their destined prey had escap.
ed, relinquished their pursuit.


Meanwhile the hunted victim lay
safe and quiet, where the simple
shrewdness of the little cousin had
hidden him, until the time came for
her return for supper. Then he
babe her go as usual to her home,
telling her to ask her mother to place
the signal lamp, as soon as it grew
dark, in the window, for the boat
man, and to send him there some
supper, with his valise, which, in
the hurry of departure, he had left
behind.


The signal recalled the boat, which
after twilight had ventured in sight
of the shore and the farmhouse, and
the Governor quietly made his way
to the river in safety. When he re-
joined his family in a secure home,
he named his infant daughter, which
had been born in his absence, "Het-
ty Marvin" that he might be daily
reminded of the little cousin whose
truth and shrewdness saved his life.
Year: 1875

When the Tories attacked New


London, Connecticut, and set a


price on the head of Governor Girls


void, the latter fled to the town O.


il, where his cousin, Mrs. Mar


win, hid him for some days in a Sc


cluded farm house. But at length


the subtle foe discovered his retreat


and one sunny afternoon in May he


was routed from his hiding place by
the tidings that a band of horse
men were approaching to capture
him.


His only chance Of escape was to
reach the mouth of little creek
which emptied itself into the Con-
necticut river, just above the en-
trance of the latter into Long Is
land sound. There he had boat
stationed, with two faithful attend
ants hidden beneath the high banks
of the creek. The distance from
the farm house to the boat was two
miles by the usual travelled road.
But a little path across the farmers
orchards would bring him to the
road, only mile from the boat, and
save quarters length of his fear
full run for life.


just where the narrow path from
the orchard opened into the road,
Hetty Marvin sat with her dog
Towser, tending the bleaching of
the household linen. The long web
OF forty yards or more, which was
diligently spun and woven during
the long winter months was whiten-
ed in May, and thus made ready for
use. The business of bleaching was
well economical, being usually done
by the younger daughters of the
family, who were not old enough to
spin, or strong enough for the heav-
ier work of the kitchen or the dairy.


The roll Of linen was taken by
the farmer or his stout "help" to
grassy plat, beside spring or the
meadow brook. There it was tho
roughly wetted and spread upon
the green turf, to take the best heat
of the sun by day and the dew by
night. The little maiden who tend
ed it would sit near it.


Thus sat Hetty Marvin, the young
daughter of Governor Griswold's
cousin, when her hunted friend
sprang past her into the road to es-
cape from his pursuers. Hetty was
a timid child of about twelve years
yet thoughtful and wise beyond any
of her elders. She was frightened
by the headlong haste with which
the Governor rushed across the
meadow. But she quickly compre-
hended the scene, and instantly
quieted her faithful Towser, who,
though friend of the family guest,
thought it becoming to bark loudly
at his hurried steps.


Her wise forethought arrested
the Governors notice, and suggest
ed a scheme to delude his pursuers.
"Hetty," he said, earnestly, 81 am
flying for my life, and unless I can
reach my boat before l am Overtak-
en- am a lost man. You see the
road forks here. But you must tell
Year: 1875

STIRLING, AHRENs CO., THE BANKRUPT SUGAR
REFfNERs SAID TO BE RECOVERING FROM THE
LATE BLow-THE FACTORIES STILL RUNNING
AND CREDITORS MORE cHEERFUL-THE CALI
VERT COMPANY NOT so MUCH INJURED AS WAS
THOUGHT.


BALTIMORE Nd, August 80, 1875
The examination into tho affairs of the suspended
lrm of Stirling, Ahrcns & Co. and of the Calvert Sugar
Refining Company has developed new facts to-day
The feeling of dependency in regard to the percentage
be realized the liabilities of the former is
what lessened and both the members Of the firm, who
have somewhat from the shock of the blow,
and of the heaviest creditors express themselves
more hopeful of the ultimate result All agree, how
ever, in stating that the failure is bad one Owing to
the very extended operations OF the house some time
must yet clapse ere statement of its condition at the
time of the failure be prepared Tho operation Of
the renees of which they propretors and essees
will be continued at least until the stocks OF raw mate
rial on hand arc consumed, arrangements
having been entered into to obtain the funds
necessary this end 1t is thought that much better
return he made of tho material in this way than IL
the raw stocks held by the firm should be thrown
the market and also that the machinery will not dee
roratc greatly If allowed TO In idle and neglected
The Calvert Company will also continue their works
under their own management and hopes are generally
expressed that the affairs OF the company viii be found
in such condition to justify extension of time on



remain before. The buildings and works OF this
company admirably adapted, both from their loca-
tion and construction to tho purpose for which they
designed, and under proper management the con-
tnuance Of the company's operations could not fail TO
be profitable in favorable season To-day some little
uneasiness felt and much surprise expressed the
receipt of number of kilograms from New York max
ing inquiry Ms to the truth Of rumors circulating in that
city in regard TO the stability of the Baltimore banks
that holders of the paper of the suspended concern


BALTIMORE BANKS ALL SOUND


From the most reliable information that can be OBJ
fg not he lpaSt fOr re-
ports, and 1t is believed that they put afoat for
the purpose of eecng the price of gold and stocks at
the New York boards 1t to be regretted that the
bank officers will not furnish information 10 the public
in regard to the amount of this paper each institution
holds The stockholders and depositors are of course
given every facility to ascertain the condition of the
banks and they express themselves entirely satisfied
with the result of their inquiries. little open
with the public would certainly do HARM If the
banks not seriously involved, and would be the
of quetng such rumors as have been set afoat
to-day, as well as defeating the object with which they
aJ
Year: 1875

Tho failure Of Ice Il Shepard causes no small ex
citement in the city, though almost exclusively among
booksellers and it was commented on generally. Moth
ing but sympathy was expressed for tho suspended
drm however, and they appeared to be popular in the
trade


There branch house OF this 1rm existing in Broad
way above Bond street, known Lee Shepard K
Dillingham; Tho latter named gentleman is the man
aging partner here and to HIM HERALD reporter ap-
piled for information regarding the condition of affairs
of tho suspended house He said that he made an as
sgnmcn to Mr. James Miller, bookseller, of Broadway
for the benefit Of tho creditors Messrs Lee 4 shep
ard only stood partners and it really separate
from the Boston house. but to protect the New
York creditors he had made the assignment He insisted
that the New York house perfectly solvent and
he believed the assets would surpass the liabilities. The
clerks taking stock, and not TIL they got through
could null statement be prepared one or both the
Boston partners would shortly be in the city, and then
he could better tell the exact state of affairs Several
of the large creditors, Mr.. Dillingham; said including
Mr. Harper Mr. Appleton, Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Me-
Iaughan, had called in and expressed their best wishes
for the house and their readiness TO do anything for
them that could consistently be done He thought the
house would be able to make settlement and resume
rs none Of the creditors cxacng but were all dis.
posed to do what they could meeting of the crcd-
tors would be called at carly day and then probably
some basis OF settlement would be made.


Mr. Dillingham; spoke IN good spirits and like a man
who hoped for the best


The HERALD reporter called among some Of the lead
ing booksellers AZ Messrs Applcons 1t said that
they were only creditors to the extent of $4,000
10 had reported since the Boston fire. that
the firm not on very firm basis, their losses
had then been S2O 600 and at the second fire the
house of Rand Avery, which had been destroyed had
cost thcm u good deal Of money The firm a very
honorable and the trade would do all that pos
sblc TO favor n resumption IL was well known that
they had done their best and no blame attached to hom
for what had taken pace.


AT Mcssrs scribner, Armstrong 4 Co. IS feeling Of
Year: 1875

LETTER FROM ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
ENGLISH EXPEDITION 1T is PROPOSED TO
REACH THE MYSTIC sPoT-A VISIT TO THE
GRAVE OF THE GALLANT HALL.


LONDON August 80 1875
Late advices from the Government Polar Expedition
have been received from West Greenland The Alert
and Discovery had arrived at Disco after pleasant pas
sage from England Both sailed from Rttenbenk on
July II for Upernavk. All on board were we'll Prep
lraons had been made for pushing far north as
possible in the Alert and for sedgc expeditions beyond
to the Pole.


letter. written by a member of the Polar expedition
board the Discovery previous her depart
urc from Rittenbenk, Greenland says;-


DANGERS THE EXPEDITION.
After leaving Upornavik strike out in the Ice in
Melville Bay, which is the most dangerous part of the
voyage When we reach open water, at the entrance
Of Smiths Sound, make for Carey Island, and then
proceed up Smiths Sound making running survey of
both shores.


THE GRAVE OF CAPTAIN HALL.
We shall visit Captain Halls grave at Poaris Bay,
and then make for winter quarters. The Alert,
however will push on as far toward the possible
without being besct and subsequently return toward
Rintering not than 200 miles from the Discovery
Both vessels will then survey with sledges before the
severe winter comes


TO sLEDGEs.
In the spring two OF our eutenants, with sledgc
parties will join the Alert when start will be made
toward the Pole with six sedges. One sedge will leave
he party and return every week two, transferring
its surplus provisions to the others.


HIGH HONOR.
When tho exploring party is thus reduced to ono
Sedge, that will push alone and reach the Pole by
ITSELF


Who will have this distinguished honor do not



The Alert


"HoME AGAIN"
II this is done satisfactorily, and all the surveys
completed shall return home during the of
next year; but If not, shall stay out a second
winter


Under any circumstances, over which we have any
control we shall not stay out longer than that.
Year: 1875

Probabilities


For the New England, the Middle States and lower
lake region, slight fall in barometer, with northeast to
northwest winds, high temperature, clear or partly
cloudy weather, winds probably shifting to southeast
the western part Of the lower lake region


For the South Atlantic States northeast southcas,
winds slight fall in barometer and clear or partly
cloudy weather, with rain on the coast


For the Gulf States tho Ohio Valley and Tennessee
stationary falling barometer cams and light southeast
to southwest winds, decidedly weather, with
areas Of rain in the western Cult States


For the upper lake region, tho Upper Mississippi and
the Lower Missouri valleys and the Northwest slowly
falling barometer, southeast to southwest Winds high
temperature with of in the northern part OF
the upper lake region and north of Iowa


The Mississippi River will continue to fall, except at
New Orleans, whore II will rise slightly
Year: 1875

time Of the crash the bank was rotten through and
through.


The whole capital OF $4,000, 900, and the whole
plus of 81 500 900 top Of that gone and the sad
balance Of indebtedness remains for which the stock
holders, in their individual capacity, liable to be
called on. Assets TO large nominal amount dis
covered, upon which small per centage only can be
realized and many of which worthless The bank
has atterly been heavy borrower in quiet way in
this market and half of the wealthiest capital
lists have been recently vctimizcd counted by
the quarter and half million. At least one who. how
ever, can afford il, has been hit more heavily
Year: 1875

sympathy was also expressed and one OF the firm said
that he had doubt the house would resume payment.
Messrs. Lee Il Shepard were among the most popular
in the business any fair proposition they made
he thought would be accepted IL not possible to
judge of the liabilities Of the firm until they had made
their statement


Lee Shepard were the Boston agents OF the hessrs
Harper, and the latter firm are among the heaviest
creditors in this city


The house of Lee & Shepard is one OF the youngest
in the trade II was established in 1858, and II Is said
that the two young began On almost nothing, and
rapidly made money, which all invested in the bust
Year: 1875

The following record will show tho changes in the
temperature for the past twenty four hours in compar
ison with the corresponding date of last year as ndi
Gated by the thermometer at Hudnut's pharmacy
HERALD Building
Year: 1875

From all points come the tidings
that the wheat market has an up
ward tendency. The demand for the
foreign market has had the effect of
forcing spectators in Chicago and
elsewhere 60 advance their bids away
above what a few days since they
turned up their noses at; and here
in our city q heavy sale was made
Monday at 81 % far abroad. In
answer to many friends and anxious
enquirers, we would say that up TO
this time we have seen nothing to
change our estimate of the situation
as to the probabilities of an advance
on the opening price Of the season {;
but ON the contrary, everything goes
to conclusions upon the point. Bach
must judge for himself or herself
Reral Sua.
Year: 1875

The Convention election has resulted In n
Conservative majority of two. The Raleigh
News Of Monday says.


The RAIDS in the State are 10th to acknowl-
edge that they failed.on the 9th inst, to OBJ
tain that victory over which they have since
boasted so heavily. Though the victory to
the Democratic party has been dearly bought,
and the Convention will only have n Demo-
cratic majority Of two. there Is still great
cause for rejoicing in the knowledge that the
Republican party will fail in accomplishing
all that they intended doing when they CON
tidently believed that the Convention would
be under their control We Now believe that
Constitution will be framed acceptable to
the great body OF the people of North Caro-
lima, and which will do away with the incon-
sistencics and all the Objectionable features
OF the Candy Constitution.
Year: 1875

Keep Up a bold front In the battle around you,


And hopefully ever advance;
Never heed the rebuff, for the failure you suffer
The future success will enhance.
Keep yuur head above watef strike onward: and ever
Your banner grasp frm in the strife
Keep bold front 10 the sunward; and never


IeIinquiah the struggle Of life
Never heed the heart anguish Of fes disappoiutments
Tie cloul will soon pass from the sun,
And the which around you bursting will sweeten
Tle calm when the goil Is
Year: 1875

PHILADELPHIA, December l3.-The
attendance at the Moody and Sankey
meeting at noon to-day was much larger
than usual. Requests for prayer en-
braced the usual number and variety.
During services Mr.. Sankey spoke of the
value Of speaking to the people. His at
tention had been called to three young
men who had attended meeting yesterday
for the purpose Of scofing at the services,
he went to them and after some talk they
promised TO come into the inquiry room,
One of them followed him there and
brought his companions with him and all
three left with firm conviction to go
forth and confess God. he spoke OF
several Others VINO had come to scoH aud
make light of the meeting but who had
been converted.
Year: 1875

THE PETERSBURG ELECTION CASES IN Sci
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT coURT--Some mis-.
apprehension exists in regard TO The ground,
on which Uni'ed-S ates- -Circui.-Jndge Bond
directs u trial By jury at the present term oil
that cour' OF the defendants in those indict.
mcnts which were singled out as tes-aaseS
In the argument on demurrers last fall and
in which division OF opinion between the
circuit and district judges was announced,
The section Of the United States revised stu
tutcs which provides for a certificate Of d.
vided opinion in criminal ca:e' provides that
"nothing herein contained shall prevent the
cause from proceeding I.fter the certificate OF
dirision] if in the opinion of the court FUR
ther proceedings can be had without preju-
dice 10 their merits" And in the case Of the
United States Us. Buzzo uS Wallace, 125t it
was decided by the Supreme Court that it
would enter no judgment as certificate e
of division If it appeared from the record
of the court below that no judgment can te
entered there against the defendant.


Judge Bond is OF opinion that toe Supreme
Court would decline to consider Il certificate g
Of division between the judges sitting in II
circuit court unless it should appear from
the record that the cause had proceeded 10 q
verdict. and that the verdict had been found
against the defendants. He thinks that in
order that the Supreme Court may render a
decision upon the question certified it will
be necessary for a trial by jury to be had ;
for otherwise the Supreme Court will not
know whether a decision on lis part would
he rendered necessary by verdict Of gully.
1t would not presume that there would be a
verdict of guilty.


IN this view Judge Hughes concurs. II
there be verdict OF " not guilty." the cases
could not get TO the Supreme Court. They
en- ouly go there in the event Of verdict OF
guilty" Hence the necessity Of trying a
test-cnSe, each, against the Petersburg regis.
trars and judges OF election.
Year: 1875

Republican party has been in power fifteen years. During this period changes have been intro duced in every department of government-changes all for the worse, none for the better. Un- der Republican administration fraud, corruption, and rascality of every kind have reached a point never attained before. They have not merely brought discredit upon the American name at home and abroad | they have set in mott es winch are car rying us rapidly toward national bankruptcy. The Republican party must shoulder the respon- sibility of the hard times which now atflict the country. They cannot dodge it or shuffle it off. They have had exclusive control of the governmental apparatus, s,and when ,he engines break down we hold 5he engineers responsible. It is not the business of Demo crats to lay out an elaborate~pro- gramme of improvements and remedies, and thus run the gaunt- let of hostile criticism and ingen- ious misinterpretation. Time enough to enter into particulars when .he management is in their hands. The battle ot 1876 should be fought on the simple, broad issue of REFORM. Reform not only in finance, but in everything connected with the administration of public affairs. Reform winch shall not merely clip the branches of the tree of evil, but dig down and cut the roots. Fighting on this lIne the Democrats can win. On any other they must inevitably lose.