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Year: 1874

Doys want to be rich, great, or
good, without working for it. They
think that learned wealthy and in
huential men are very Fortunate
that they easily slipped into their
respective spheres. They scarcely
ever think that by hard work and
dint Of perseverance most of these men
have risen to their present positions.
Idlers never rise in the world. God
does not reward laziness by "riches
and honor" God did not make man
to be useless and live at ease and
reap without sowing. When farmers
can reap and SOW on the same day,
and not until then can boys hope to
become men of marked influence and
acquisition without working for it.


4 splendid carriage rolls along the
street Boys look att, and say to them
easy time he hasl Some day we may
have a windfall and not be obliged
to work for a living" They scarcely
dream that the occupant of that cost
ly vehicle was probably once a poor
boy, who worked hard for many
years, winning the 'conideace Of all
around him by his industry, integrity
and noble bearing. Had hs been as
idle and loose as many boys are, he
would not have owned the carriage
nor have been millionaire. Many
years of earnest toll, struggling to
overcome obstacles, practising the
most rigid economy, and bravely
holding out against great discourage
snents is the secret to his SUCCESS.


Daniel Webster could make a great
speech. Boys heard hlm and said,
What gift! how fortunate he is to
possess such talents' Tie thought
hardly entered their heads that work
enahled'him to doit. !IAe FIRST time be
undertook to declailn in p school room
he broke down. But perseveripg in
Gastly ,overcalne all obstacles. BY
hard study, year after year, and
equally diligent practice, he became
the distinguished orator. Take away
u quarter of a century from his life,
in which he carefully qualified him.
self for his profession, having no idle
hours, ana no "bed Of down" and
the world would not have known
Daniel Webster. Boys should not
forget this. He could make a great
speech because he worked for it.


Doys, itis % good rule that nothing
valuable in this world can be had
without working for it. And the
time to begin work it now.
Year: 1874

The value of the fruit crop of Califor-
MIA last year, may be estimated in round
numbers at two millions Of dollars. From
the tenor of the reports from all portions of
the State, the fruit crop of 1874 will ex-
ceed that of last year BY about fifty per
cent, and as the largely increased demand
for packing will keep up the price, its value
NAV be estimated fairly at three millions OF
dollars
Year: 1874

"SCRIBNER's MONTHLY discusses the
important question, '.In walking, which
arm should gentleman give lady ?T 1t
decided in favor Of the left arm, and thinks
''the habit Of changing arms, so as to place
the lady on the inside, is awkward and alb
surd." But if young man is still in
doubt let him extend both arms wide open
to the lady, and give her the full benefit of
the doubt, as the lawyers say.
Year: 1874




THE sensation this morning is e
ehfeadbare one-the ever-inpending
retirement of Secretary Richardson
from the Treasury Department. The
story has been repeated so often that one
might be tempted to attribute the Wash.
angton gossip of yesterday, solely to
the terrible arraignment Of his weak
ness and incompetency made by Beck
IN the House. All parties agree as to
his unhtness for the Office. Yet, with
censure and even impeachment hanging
over his head, it seems as though
Richardson waits for supersedure rather
than resign.
Year: 1874

A NEWPORT paper says the story that
one or two cottages have been let in New
port for 5000 for the coming season is a
myth told for effect. Rents have not gone
up in Newport, nor have they materially
declined since last summer.
Year: 1874

A MODERN satirist says that an indoient
man, who has oyerspent his income andliv
ON the principal, is like Heine'smOnkey,w who
was found one day hilariOusly seated by
the FIRE and cooking his own tail in cop
per kettle for dinner.
Year: 1874

A MARRIAGE between the Grand
Duke Alexis and the Princess Beatrice
Is being talked of. Queen Victoria is
an admirable matchmaker. and if she
succeeds in this she will clearly have
achieved the great ambition of her life
Year: 1874

for man to be at the head of great de-
partment of the Government pleading in
fancy and imbecility as an excuse for all
his acts. The Assistant Treasurer had
stood by and backed his superior, each try
ing to throw the blame on the solicitor and
make him appear the guilty man, and that
the Solicitor on the contrary had showed
that he had but obeyed the orders of his
superiors.


Mr.. Eldridge remarked that Mr.. Beck
had charged and sustained the charge that
the Secretary of the Treasury had been
guilty of an impeachable offense. If that
was so, the Committee on Ways and Means
would not have done it's whole duty until
it presented 10 the House resolution Of
impeachment, The Constitution provided
Year: 1874

WASHINGTON, May 26.-The House re-
sumed consideration of the report Of the
committee on the SSnborn contracts, and
was addressed by Mr.. Beck. He spoke of
SanbOrn as a man who had been paid S23,-
900 for doing absolutely nothing, except
prostituting the offices of the Government
to his own purposes. He had no hesitation
in saying that the whole thing was a sys-
TEN of corruption, a peryersion of law, an
overriding of authority, such as he had
never seen equalled, and hoped he would
never see again. He referred to the i'm
pugnment Of the motives of the committee
in editorials of the Administration organ,
the Republican, and said as the Treasury
Department had thus thrown down the
gauntlet, he would now say what he had
not intended to say, that he would make
the record show that these officials could
not stay in that department, and no honest
President could keep them. He would not
use denunciation. He would bring forth
the stubborn facts whereof
Year: 1874

1t is somewhat strange to find the Superin-
tendent Of the Police force Of the city en-
deavoring to blindfold people as to the
dangers that beset travel on the street cars


We learn, on the authority of the Chief of
Police, that the trouble in Madison
avenue was not due to the lawlessness of
thieves, but to the drunkenness of some
country visitors. He admits there was q
scuffie and that pistol was fred, but at
taches no importance to such q trivial occur
renee. He does not inform us why the
persons whom he describes as country
men were not arrested and brought to justice
for firing pistol in crowded car. If we
were to attach implicit faith to the Superin-
tendentb report we should look on the thieves
and rowdies who infest this city as maligned
and injured beings deserving of all
our sympathy. Unfortunately for the
Superintendent's poetical view of the case
we are obliged to put our experience against
Mr.. Wallings report Every one who is
obliged to travel at night on the street cars is
painfully aware of the truth of the COM
plants made against the thieves and row.
dies. These gentry pursue their calling unmo-
Tested by the police. II the Superintendent
and his gallant men will devote their
energies to the suppression OF this nuisance
instead OF trying TO persuade the pnbIo that
Year: 1874

We join in the tributes of respect and vener-
alton paid by the press of the city to Mr..
Bryant on the occasion of setting up his bust
in the Metropolitan Museum If we are q
little tardy in adding our appreciation it is
because we expressed our sentiments so fully
on the recent occasion of the eightieth ami


versary of his birthday. Of the Americans of
our time there is none whose reputation is so
enviable as that of our first poet and most
venerable journalist. He is to be congratu-
lated, first of all in having passed long life
of such spotless purity and virtuous endeavor
that no breath of censure, or even of suspicion,
has ever sullied his good name. There is no
occasion in his case, as with so many other
eminent poets, to lament the infrmities or
eccentricities of genius. He is also to be con-
graduated on the fact that he has employed
the greater part of the energies of long life
in vehement political discussion without ever
descending to offensive personalities or tres
passing on the decorum or proprieties of fair
and manly debate, and has thus escaped the
besetting sin of earnest, vigorous controver-
sialists. His literary fame is almost as great
as if he had devoted himself wholly to poeti-
cal pursuits. Not having pursued literature
as a trade, and writing in verso only to give
utterance to genuine poetcal feeling, none of
his poems are forced or weak or trivial, and
there is hardly one of them which the ad-
mirers of his genius would wish omitted from
the collection, Whereas if he had been as
voluminous as Goethe or other poets who
have attained great age, he might have left
much which posterity would never read. This
excellent citizen, virtuous man, able journal
ist and distinguished poet has fully realized
the advantages which an inspired authority
ascribes to wisdom, Length Of days is in her
right hand, and in her left hand riches and
honor -.
Year: 1874




Our Washington correspondent informs as
that the Hon. Mr.. West, Senator in Congress
from the State Of Louisiana, will oppose the
nomination of Mr.. Pardee to be District
Judge in the place of Durell. "It is under
Stood" says our correspondent, "that Sena-
tor West who was not consulted in the selec-
ton, will oppose the confirmation; and, in
accordance with the usual courtesy observed
among Senators, the opposition of Mr. West
may deprive Louisiana of District Judge for
some time"


We know very little about Mr.. Pardee, the
gentleman nominated to this Office. It does
not seem to be either particularly good or
particularly bad appointment. Perhaps as
available men go in Louisiana the President
could not do much better. But Senator West
advances pretension that may as well be met
at once. Since the beginning Of the
war a rule has been adopted called
''the courtesy of the Senate" By
this rule the Senate bound itself to
reject any federal nomination that was not
congenial to the republican Senators from
the State for which the nomination was made.
Consequently the high duty OF appointments
TO Office has been taken from the President,
who has sworn to execute the laws, and prac-
tically given to two, or may be one, Senator,
who has no such responsibility. We have
contended from time to time that this "cour-
tesy Of the Senate rule is one of the worst
phases of Cesarism; that it transforms the
Senate into an oligarchy, limits the useful
ness of the President and creates new power
in our government not contemplated by the
constitution. By what principle of equity OF
right by what law OF tradition, by what con-
sideration of courtesy, even, can we expect
President Of the United States to make
judges at the bidding of any of the riff-raff
and scum of carpet-bag adventures who have
drifted into the Southern States? In this case
the President was called upon to make the best
appointment Louisiana had been wronged
by the mischief and folly of Durel. Suddenly
he is encountered by Senator who is an
active partisan, with no standing in the State
or out Of it, an adventurer, and one of the
fungus growth Of adventures that have risen
since the war. He demands that the Presi-
dent shall appoint his creature at the risk Of
offending 1.-THE courtesy of the Senate!"


We trust the President will put his foot
down and decline to be governed by this
absurd and arbitrary rule Let him appoint
TO this and the other judgeships the best men
that can be obtained. If they cannot be
obtained in the South he can find lawyers of
learning purity and fame in the North, who,
going South as ministers of justice, will be
welcomed by all classes Let him appoint
them in defiance Of 'the courtesy of the
Senate" and Of the adventurers who presume
to impose that rnla upon his iudQment
Year: 1874

The New ORLEANS TROUBLE looks serious
Our despatch from that city recounts new
steps in the fraudulent action of the Return
ing Board of character so unabashed and
outrageous that it is doubtful whether the
people will quietly submit II they heed our
advice they will preserve the peace at every
sacrifice OF feeling. The monstrous frauds
which so justly excite them will make SIM
liar impression on the whole country, and if
their wrongs are not promptly redressed by
Congress the people will change the federal
government. The citizens of New Orleans
must not weaken their case by violence
Year: 1874

strifes and possible conflict with other ma
tons


But, at the same time, we cannot fail to see
that there are around the President men
perfectly capable of war to perpetuate their
own power. They do not mean to abandon
Office until they have exhausted every oppor-
tunity of retaining it ''War." they reason,
''means Q Welding Of the country into one
party through the white heat of patriotic fire.
War involves the consolidation of all interests
as subordinate to the military. Naturally,
the country in danger, the instinct of self
preservation leads to the selection of great
captain to save the country; and who is
greater than Grant? How better can he
save the nation from dire calamity than by
continuing this leader in Office for a third
term7 How could the people, menaced by an
alien foe, refuse to intrust the sword of the
Republic in the hands of its most illustrious
soldier2" These are the arguments that
and in every Congress debate. To avoid
the issue these arguments would present our
duty is to sternly resist every temptation or
suggestion looking toward "a vigorous policy"
from Washington. We must not permit the
reckless leaders of o defeated party, now in
their last receding day of power, to regain
strength by wanton, causeless and unneces-
sary war; The good sense and patriotism of
the American people will, We think, make it
impossible for those who surround the Presi-
dent soon to succeed in these threatened
schemes. But public opinion cannot too
jealously watch the slightest indication Of any
such purpose. War now upon any political
pretext would be treason to the Republic and a
disastrous than the crime Of rebellion.
Year: 1874

BoNAPARr1sr INTRIoUEs. Tho shadow of
the Empire still disturbs the quiet OF the
French Assembly. The judicial investigation
into the alleged existence of Bonapartist
Committee of Appeal to the people having
failed to satisfy the Assembly the members
are about to take the matter into their
own hanls If the Committee of Ap-
peal ever did exist, which is very probable,
the enemies Of the Empire in the Assembly
are pretty sure to unearth all information
about its proceedings. Some of the Bona
partist members went very far during the de-
bate. There will probably be a number of
exciting scenes and at least dozen Of duels,
with no one very seriously hurt as q conse-
quence Of the agitation-"Only this and moth
ing more
Year: 1874

SUFFERING NEBRAsKA.-In. another column
we publish card from General Brisbn.
The people Of Nebraska are on the verge of
starvation. II they are not helped they must
die This is no ordinary appeal, for these
people suffer from causes beyond human con-
troll Not through their neglect or want of
foresight has this calamity fallen upon them.
They can, therefore. claim our utmost
charity. Nor will the appeal be made
in vain to the happy citizens of New York
gathered at this holy time about the Christ
mas tree-the mystic emblem of love and
charity. AT no period would deaf ear be
turned to such an appeal, bat at this moment
it comes with tenfold force, and we doubt not
will elicit hearty and generous response.
Let M haIn Nebraska
Year: 1874

tribute TO his success which his own
experience could suggest and commanding
an expedition that resembles n small army, he
enters on his undertaking with all his old
courage and enthusiasm. The first difficult
ties in the way were already overcome at the
time Of writing. and by this time the gallant
explorer is pushing his way to the interior.
Whoever admires courage and devotion will
join with US in wishing him hearty God
speed.
Year: 1874

AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT was made in
the House yesterday to take up and pass the
Senate bill on finance The democrats
strenuously and justly objected as such
measure ought not to be passed without full
examination and debate. 1t was made the
special order tor the 7th of january.
Year: 1874

thieves are virtuom and policemen always
efficient it will do more good than making
ridiculous reports which are only calculated
to mislead public opinion.


mr.. O'Conor ON the Rights Of bur


glars.


A very manly letter is that of this veteran
jurist, which we print this morning, on the
formalities to be observed before pulling a
trigger on burglars correspondent had
the simplicity to ask him to define the proper
legal forms to be gone through with on such
occasions, as if it were matter to be regu-
lated by a punctilious etiquette like that pre-
scribed by the "code of honor in duels, or
by strict forms OF procedure like those which
have place in courts Of justice. Mr. o. Conor's
refreshing reply shows that beneath the for
mdable professional armor which he wears
there is an unspoiled man with all
the instincts and sentiments which belong to
unperverted manhood. He would have
householders trespassed upon by burglars
promptly exercise their human nature, and
rely upon the responsive human nature Of
courts and juries for protection against legal
penalties. 1t would always be safe reliance,
and the advice is striking as coming from
great lawyer. Mr.. O'Conor's S letter is the best
eulogy which has yet been pronounced on the
heroic action of the brave Van Brunts and
''the Holland Dutch OF New York" whose
blood runs in their veins.
Year: 1874

Terrible Fate cfa Nebraska Family |


The following are the details Of q ter
rible calamity that overlook the family |
Of Mr.. William s. Herndon, farmer,
Of Gage county, Nebraska: On Nov
ember 10 he noticed that the prairie,
several miles from his dwelling, was
on fire. A heavy wind springing up
about noon next day, blowing directly |
from the fire toward his house, warned
him that the danger was growing i'm |
minent. His children were now cry
ing through fear, and his wife was i'm
portuning him to make the best OF
time. arrangements were soon made
for the journey, and in two-horse
wagon they started, more than ten
miles in advance of the fire, with every
probability of being able to get out of
its reach. Good time was made by the
team, and not until late in the evening,
when the wind increased in fury, was


there any apprehension of danger.
About dusk the wind increased to
hurricane, and the flames began to ap-
proach them with terrible speed and
awful grandeur, Faster and faster they
came, and Mr.. Herndon says that it
was evident the fire would overlook
them in few moments. What was to
be done under the circumstances was
question that had to be decided
quickly. The horses had now become
unmanageable, and were as likely to
overturn the wagon and start for the
| flames as any other way. A marshy
piece of ground was some two miles
distant, and near this was a small
branch of water, from which, he re-
membcred, he had frequently watered
his horses. This was the only chance
| for life, and hastily leaving his wagon
| and team to their fate, he started with
all haste for the marsh, with his
youngest child, lad of eight years, in
his arms. 1t was struggle for life.
| grand effort to get out of its reach but
| alas, it was unavailing. The little
| daughter was the first that was over


taken, and the mother was prone TO
| stay and give up her life with her dar-


ling, but she kept on, while the flames


were yet more than hundred yards


behind, and little Mary was left upon


her knees, praying that her Heavenly


Father might take her to His bosom,


and save her mother and father anG


little brother from perishing. Death


soon came for her, and not long did it
wait for the little brother and mother.
In few moments the mothers clothes


were on fire, and she was unable to


proceed The father, with desperate
determination to save his little son,


pushed on, hut already his clothes


were on fire, and the little boy, the


pride of his heart, was struggling to


free himself from the tortures, and soon


he was at rest in death. His body hut


hindered the progress of the father, and


to save himself he determind to aband


ON it. Thus freed of all membranes


he succeeded in reaching the stream


After the fire had passed by he retrac


ed his steps and gathered in one place


the blackened and charred remains OF
his late household.
Year: 1874

We present to-day letter from our cor
respondent who accompanied the Black Hills
expedition, describing its returniand summing
up the work it has accomplished; and pre-
liminary official reports from the Chief En-
gineer, the Geologist, the Palaontologist, and
the Zo0logist of the survey. With these be-
fore us we are in better position to form an
estimate concerning the value of the whole
undertaking than was possible when the first
glowing dispatches from the new found terri
tory were at hand.


One of the most remarkable features about
this expedition is the utter failure of the evil
representations made concerning it. While
the forces were collecting at Fort Abraham
Lincoln, the air was darkened with rumors Of
impending danger. The advance toward the
Black Hills was to be the signal for a general
uprising of hostile tribes and an Indian war
AL along the border. The perils Of ambuscade
and fighting IN difficult country such ~ We
Year: 1874

Gen. Buffers opening night in the Essex
District was very dismal performance. The
audience was weak in numbers and so weak
in enthusiasm that it was able to give the
statesman no more than a third of a cheer.
The depressing surroundings had their effect
upon the speaker, making him'pOnderous, and
entirely decent, and consequently very unlike
Butler. 1t really looks as if the Essex Repub-
iicans had discovered at last that they have
disgraced themselves and the country long
enough. This is good year for revolutions
it will become historical if it adds Butler to
its victims.
Year: 1874

The election in Maine to-day, although
coming at the close of an unusually spiritless
campaign, may possibly prove to be of as much
interest and significance as the recent one in
Vermont. Of the reelection of Governor
Dingley by the usual majority there seems
little doubt, and the Republican congressman
have good prospect of being returned. The
chief interest attaches to the election of mem
bers of the Legislature, as that body is to
choose the successor to Senator Hamlin.
Early in the canvass Mr.. Hamlin forced him.
self upon his party for reelection in much the
same way that Judge Poland did in Vermont
His party journals say his strength lies wholly
in his control of the party patronage and ma
chinery. This has been bad year for infu-
ences of this kind, and Mr.. Hamlin finds him.
self at the close of the campaign in consider
able doubt of his ability to hold the party
vote. There are several good men opposed to
him, any one of whom would be as useful to
the country as Mr.. Hamlin.