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Year: 1874

But are they not also Hvlng lives OF
hypocrisys Do they give out their
sins to the publice Do they lay
their actions bare before the world?
Are not their liasons concealed as
fair as may be from the eyes Of in
jured husbands, parents, and chill
dren? 'First cast the beam from
thine own eyes is righteous com
mand which it would be well to
observe. But it is perhaps just
that sins of this character and by
such parties should receive the
rebuke of even the worst of man
kind. When man who has stood
aloft in society commits an offense
which even the rabble rebuke, the
sting and the punishment are in
deed great. It will be noted, how
ever, that at the bottom of all this
outcry Of the solid and polluted
mob is the pernicious and defam
atory assertion that all virtuous
professions are shams, all religion
a cloak, all goodness hypocrisy.
This was the assertion of the shame
less Woodruff and her still more
shameless sister on Wednesday in
this city. It is the assertion of all
whose own degraded lives make
them long to drag others down to
the level of their own immortality.
But these infamous men and still
more infamous women may as well
understand that efforts will be un
availing. The old principle of
virtue, which comes to us like the
benediction of the dying, which
taught the ancient fathers and
mothers of the race that it's loss
could only be wiped out in death,
is still abroad in the hearts of the
people, and will not be destroyed
though a thousand ministers should
fall and twice thousand wives
forget their fealty. The rebound
from the blow inflicted by the fall
of Mr.. Beecher, if fall it is, will
send this standard of human excel
lence higher and fix it more infex
IDLY in the hearts Of good men and
women than ever before. Such a
sad, trying example may indeed be
needed to warn the people of the
dangerous tendencies of the age.
If freelove, with all its dannable
heresies, it's destruction of all that
is best and loveliest. in mankind,
seeks to raise itself upon this latest
scandal and, gaining immunity
from this example, strike it's pois-
onous fangs into the heart of so
ciety, let an indignantpeople frown
it down. The children of this gen.
Grafton have had enough of evil
and corrupting example. Be it the
pant of good men and women, high
or low, to teach the world that
there is virtue, honor, decency still
left in the land.


There is hope, and we entertain
it most gladly, that MIR. Beecher
is not guilty of the offense charged,
and we shall after all be spared the
sad spectacle of his fall. There is
no event that could SO rejoice the
hearts of the people, and proof of
his innocence would be hailed with
acclamation from one end of the
land to the other. By the side OF
his vindication hundred Tiltons
are nothing, and we wait anxiously,
almost nervously, for his explana-


ton. That it may meet the expec-


tation of those who have so long


loved and reverenced him is the


prayer that springs to the lips o1


millions.-Inter Ocean, July "a.
Year: 1874

All the saloon keepers of Terre
Haute have agreed to observe the sec, !.
ton of the law stopping the sale OF
drinks after nine o'clock.-Exchange.


If we had Mayor here in Rich
mond. who wasn't trying to accommo-
date his official action to the declara-
ton in the Democratic platform that
.sthe Baxter Law is failure" the sa-
loon keepers here would be compelled
to observe that same section OF the
law.
Year: 1874

One OF the most notable phases
of the Beecher Tilton business is
the eagerness with which me1 and
women making no profession to
correctness Of life are, and have
been ready to believe the worst,
and to condemn without mercy.
There is room for philosophy in
this.


We had occasion to remark during
the investigation and painful dis
closures of the Credit Mobilier
transaction, that the swiftest and
surest accusers were those whose
whole careers were reeking with
sins of ten-fold greater character
The guilt of some of those connect
cd with that affair was at the very
worst extremely doubtful, and yet
cruelty him! cruelty him. rang
out from the dens of infamy, and
was echoed from the haunts of vice.
until man could imagine that the
only persons whose sensibilities
were shocked were the rogues
whose rascalities had been thus
family couiterfeited.


Can some one explain why, il
every word of Mr.. Tilton's story be
true, the roues of society should be
so shocked? They say it is because
he has acted the hypocrite, and has
professed to be what he is not
Year: 1874

For the information of the public, few
words of explanation is necessary for the
general use of the Balm, to show that one
medicine can be used beneficially for the
different diseases OF the human system. No
medicine cures disease, but merely assists
nature, when judiciously administered.
The reason why the Balm acts successfully
upon various diseases, is, that it is entirely
vegetable, having neither mineral, narcotic.
nor deadly poison in its compounds; it is,
therefore, an antidote for all posons. and
its nervine stimulating power acts directly
upon the nerves and capillary system,
which gives immediate circulation of the
arterial blood through the diseased parts,
must produce health in any diseased organ
of the system.
Year: 1874

Having full faith in the country, they mean to stay by it until the day 2f general jubilee shall come, when all can rejoice together in its peace and prosperity. ss Drop in and examine our stock.

 Exchange sold on all parts of the world. Telegraphic transfers made with any section of the country. -

 A few more of those Don't mention them n left '~' +9.N --- a---
Year: 1874

THE early and excessive rains have daHQaged fnuch grain in this locality, which probably led to a remarkable over hauling of the accounts of some of our farmers this week. In the simple lan- guage of counsel noted for that garrulous- ness which attends combination of se- niiity and vanity, this job has been done with "transcendental ability" which aL times Topped clear over into the lofty do- main of " hypercriticism," and produced hereabouts an unusual exercise of levity in a manner indicating a want of rever- eace for a legal antiquity; or, stripped of all verbiage, woful failure to appreciate the proceedings in an attachment suit wnich barely had the necessary adhesive quality. But then the weather has been hot and melting. With plenty of healthy laughter and clear consciences, many of us continue to be happy.
Year: 1874

THERE will be good music at the Park Gardens tomorrow Sunday evening, and MT. Levin invites the public to come and listen to it and be happy under the green trees and amidst the beautiful flowers. a
Year: 1874

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


desire to correct one statement In your account
OF the arrest OF Woodruff and Claim which appears
in the HERALD Of this morning. The statement to
which refer Is this:-"The counsel for the PLAIN
tin James W. Stilman, accepted the verbal bond
of the counsel for Woodruff and Clanin Colonel
Charles W. Brooke, for their appearance when the
case came to trial." The true account OF the mat
ter is as follows:-Mr. Brooke came into the
Sherid's ONCE, and, after some consultation with
mis- clients, informed me that ne had professional
engagement which would prevent him from i'm
medatey obtaining bail for his clients but that II
l would consent TO wait till Tuesday he would hold
himself personally responsible for their appear
ance on that day, at which time the requisite bail
would be furnished, or IN default thereof the de-
fenuantS would be remanded into the custody OF
the sheriff. l replied that had no personal feel


ing in the matter; that all desired was TO protect
the rights OF my client; but that did not consider
such pi oceedlng as strictly regular. He assured
had no intention OF leaving the city that they had
taken their baggage or the steamer and had re-
turned their rickeJs and that they would promptly
surrender themselves II pail was not secured dur
ing Monday. AS this was the first time had ever
met Mr.. Brooke IN professional way l desired to
accord to him the courtesy due to an honorable
member OF the profession, and so finally con-
sented to the proposed arrangement think that
In justice to myself the above statement should be
ma1e public. JAMES w. STILLMAN.


NEW YORK, August 0, 1874.
Year: 1874

From the Boston Globe-admintstratlon.


While there have been many rumors and specn
isTions Of newspaper correspondents regarding
movement in the South in favor Of the election q
President Grant to third term, there has been little
evidence on the subject coming directly from shosa
who may be regarded as leaders of the ex Conled.
crate element. General Paul o. Hcbert, for sew.
eral years Governor Of Louisiana, In the old days
before the war, fellow student OF General Grant
himself while there lar more than t6s
present incumbent OF the Presidential chair,
gallant ofiicer IN the Mexican war and the COM
mander OF the Confederate forces in Louisiana
when they surrendered. IN 1862. may fairly be re-.
garded as ut least q fair representative of the
views and wishes OF his class He writes
letter to tne NEW YORK HERALD. IN which he does
not say directly that there Is any movement in
the South In favor Of the re election of Grant, bus
he does Intimate that such o movement would be
likely to ind support.


The GLOBE here quotes from Governor HebersN
letter to the HERALD, and remarks:-


Whatever may be thought OF General Heberta
opinion OF General Grant and his ability to bring
about the OF good feeling and united prosperity
between North and South, MS representation OF
what the South needs will receive the hearty ap-
proval Of all thinking men. The one great ques-
lion with the people there, he says is "their peace
and their material reconstruction" The ques-
tons Which divide parties in the North concerning
the tariff finances or foreign relations are as "dust
IN the balance in comparison with the vital issues OF
domestic tranquility and their pecunIary rehablll.
taton." II the people generally in that section Of
the country have reached the conviction that their
frst and grentest duty IL to obtain peace and re.
build their industries 1t Is cause OF congratua-
ton to the whole nation Dnt they should give
rels by throwing away their OLD prejudces against
the negro and against Northern enterprise and
capital, and by devoting themselves to the worE
on themselves and the national administrator.
whatever Its character, can do little for them.
Year: 1874

From the Bufralo Courier-democrstic]


Some time ago Grant announced himself as about
to try to ''unload" the republican party OF some of
its more obnoxious elements. II the NEW YORK
HERALD's Long Branch correspondent Is
to be believed, these elements are now endeavor.
ind to unload Grant. He has ceased, 1t would
seem, to be useful or ornamental as an adjunct OF
the loyal party, and is more Of sphinx than ever
to its leaders. This being the case 1t will be good
news TO them, II true, that the republican "old
man OF the sea" s about to step down from the
party's shoulders of mis- own accord albeit tine
other party that is to take him up remains as yet
in the realms Of the invisible.
Year: 1874

Do we understand the Hartford Coxrant deliberately
express the opinion that any honest democrat fair
antilles and reputation could General Grant for
the Presidency in l76?-Sprfagfeld Republican.


You may understand that the Courant deliber.
ately expressed the opinion that II General Grant
accepted the 'Iibcral" programme reported as his
by the NEW YORK HERALD, he could be easily
beaten by fair ana honest democrat. Further,
we have never considered the nomination OF Grani
by the republican party for third term among
the possibilities.
Year: 1874

The Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty to Animals publishes the
following suggestions for the treat
ment Of balky horses:


4st- Pat the horse upon the neck ;
examine the harness carefully, first
on one side and then on the other,
speaking encouragingly while doing
so; then jump into the wagon and
give the word go; generally he will
obey.


I'd. A teamster in Maine saws he
can start the worst balky horse by
taking him out Of the shafts and
making him go round in q circle till
he is giddy. If the first dance Of
this sort don't cure him, the second
will.


Sd. To cure a balky horse, simply
plac your hand over the horses nose
and shut off his wind until he wants
to go, and then let him 90.


4th. The brain of a horse seems
to entertain but one idea at a time;
therefore continued whipping only
confirms his stubborn resolve. If
you can, by any means, give him a
new subject to think Of, you will
generally have no trouble in starting
him. A simple remedy is to take a
couple of turns of twine around the
foreleg, just below the knee, tight
enough for the horse to feel, and tie
in bow knot. At the. first check
he will go dancing, and after going
a short distance you can get out and
remove the string, to prevent injury
to the tendon in your further driv-
ing.


Take the tail of the horse between
the hind legs, and tie it by a cord TO
the saddle-girth.


These suggestions are all good,
but sometimes none of them will
work. The fourth one given ex-
plains the theory on which the rest
are based, and is, we think, the trne
theory to adoptln the treatment of
such horses. The best way, howev-
er, is not to have balky horses at all.
Year: 1874




One Of the most profitable, as will
as interesting kinds Of business for a
woman, is the care of bees. Inare.
cent agricultural report it is stated
that one lady bought four hives for
$10,and in five years she was offered
81, 800 for her stock, and refused it
as not enough. In addition to this
increase Of her capital, in one of
these five years she sold twenty-five
hives and 420 pounds of honey. 1t
is also stated that in five years one
man, from six colonies of bees to
start with, cleared 5000 pounds of
honey and fifty-four colonies. When
properly instructed, almost any Wo-
man in the city, as easily as in the
country, can manage bees,and make
more profit than in any other method
demanding so little time and labor.
But in the modes ordinarily practic-
ed few can make any great profit in
this employment. 1t is hoped time
is at hand when every woman will be
trained to some employment by
which she can secure to herself an
independent home and means to sup
port family, in case she does not
marry or is left a WidoW,with herself
and family to support.-Anserican
WOmdR'S Home.
Year: 1874

At about twenty miles from Ber-
lin is situated the village of Epren-
burg, noted for the deepest well that
has ever been sunk. Owing to the
presence of gypsum in the locality
which is a moderate distance from
the Capital, it occurred to the Gov.
ernmental authorities to obtain 8
supply of rock salt. With this end
in view the sinking of shaft or well
16 feet in diameter was commenced
five years ago, and at depth of 2S(
feet the salt was reached, The Dor
ing was continued to the further
depth of $50 feet the diameter Of
the bore being reduced to about thir
teen inches.


The operations were subsequently
prosecuted by the aid Of steam IN
til the depth Of 4,194 feet was at
tanned. At this point the borini
Year: 1874

The time of the year has now
come when fires are to be re- -kindled.
Old cracked stoves will be brought
out suddenly and put up the first
cold snap. Unsafe and soot-flled
chimneys are crowded with two or
three stove pipes. The consequent
ces to some body will be disastrous.
The house, store or shop will take
fire some day and burn up before
you are aware of it. And then
some one will find when too late,
they had no insurance. Be wise be.
fore the fire. Look to your stoves,
know they are whole. Examine
your stove pipes, clean your chin
ney. See that all cracks and holes
therein are securely plastered up.
Put up your stoves well, and then
come to


l. NJ KELLER,


and get an Insurance Policy on
your building and all its contents.
l have q splendid line of Companies.
There are none better. Many rep
resented in this city will not stand
the test. Look at the following;
Year: 1874

We have jolly young musician in
this city, who may be fairly claimed as
a mutual admirationist. Not long ago
the youthful Mr.. C--was engaged to
manipulate the ivory on church organ
at a town not far distant from the Hub.
At the same church and upon the same
occasion a Unitarian clergyman was en-
gagged to ofiiciate in the pulpit Both
OF these gentleman were rather cloud"
in the performance of their duties and
both left town the following morning
by the same train, and both occupied
the same seat, the young organist re-
cOgniZing the clergyman, but himself
unbeknown 10 the cloth Passing the
compliments of the morning, the cloth
inquired if the young man attended the
Unitarian Church on the preceding day.
Organ said he had that pleasure, and
asked Pulpit how he liked the music.
Pul pit said the music would have been
excellent if the organ had not been
played in so loud and bOisterous man
ner. Then old Pulpit asked young
Organ how he liked the preaching. Or
gan said Not at all; the preacher was
too loud and ranting" The joke was
too good, and a gentleman in the next
seat who had listened to the conversa-
ton, and knew both parties, turned
about and kindly introduced the eler-
gyman To his organist, when followed a
mutual admiration of each others servl-
ces on the Sabbath.-LdlUTeRce AmeTi
can.
Year: 1874

A FARMER cut down n tree which
stood so near the boundary line Of his
farm that it was doubtful ifit belonged to
him or his neighbor. The neighbor, how
ever, claimed the tree, and prosecuted
the man who cut it for damages. The
case was sent from Court to Court. Time
was wasted, temper soured, and temper
lost but the case was finally gained by
the prosecutor. The last heard Of the
transaction was when the man who had
gained the cause went to the lawyers Of
fee to execute deed Of his whole farm
which he had been compelled to sell TO
pay his costs. Then, houseless and home
less, he thrust his hands into his pockets
and triumphantly exclaimed : I've
beat him."
Year: 1874

The Illustrations of THE ALDTNE have
won worldwide reputation, and in the art
centers of Europe it is an admitted fact that
its wood-cuts are examples of the highest per-
fecton ever attained The common prejudice
in favor of steel plates is rapidly yielding to a
more educated and discriminating taste which
recognizes the advantages Of superior artistic
quality with greater facility of production. -
Tho wood-cuts of TIL ALDlNE possess all
the delicacy and elaborate finish of the most
costly steel-plate, while they afford II better
rendering of the artists original.


The popular feature of copiously illus
trated Christmas number of TIL ALDIN l.
will be continued
Year: 1874

ANOTHER old citizen of Illinois is pre-
maturely no more. in life's great game
of poker" as the aged minister tearfully
observed in his funeral discourse, she
has thrown down his hand, which, permit
me to say, brethren, was equal to four
aces and a queen, he has surrendered his
chips, and drained his glass to the dregs,
and walked out" And, what is most
remarkable about it, the full force of the
improperly Of keeping her rat poison in
the teapot did not seem to strike the old
lady until about the time of the inquest.
Year: 1874

A cowARDLY fellow having kicked a
newsboy for Fostering him to buy an
evening paper, the lad waited till an
other boy accosted the gentleman" and
then shouted in the hearing Of of all by
ISLANDERS, Its no use to try him, Jim
he can't read -
Year: 1874

THERE are many fruits that never turn
sweet until the frost has touched them.
There are many nuts that never fal! from
the bough Of the tree till the frost has
opened and ripened them. And there
are many elements Of life that never
grow sweet and beautiful till sorrow
touches them.
Year: 1874

The Farming of England is the best In
the world. The farms are usually large,
and the farmers men of intelligence and or
large capital. More attention Is paid
there than anywhere else to the making OF
manure; grain Is largely grown; and the
system Of regular rotation Of crops. TO
maintain the fertility OF the soil, is almost
universal. Over n large part of the coun-
try the farming is secured By the sale OF
grain, but the fertility OF the land, the
ability to produce grain, is kept up by tbe
feeding of heavy stock OF cattle or sheep,
which are kept mainly for the sake Of the
manure which they make, and largely fed
on purchased food-iH great part oilcake
and Indian corn imported from America.
Such complete system could hardly be
carried out on so large scale on many
farms in this country, for few OF our
farmers have the necessary capital; but u
is after all, the system towards which We
shonld look for the permanent future OF
our agriculture Oui l"i 'h'"- S"' "N'N'
be perfect, nor anything like it, until We
have reached the point OF AN Improvement
of the soil. \ constant deterioration hss
been necessary consequence OF the rapid
spread OF population over the whole
breadth Of the land, but il must before
long be followed by wave better farm
ing, which alone can enable such a popu-
lationto be self-supporting. .-Agic@tGr'sf.
Year: 1874

4 girls every day toilet is part Of her
character. The maiden who is sloyenly
in the morning is not to be trusted, how
ever fine she may look in tho evening.
No matter how humble your room may
be. there are eight things it should con
tain mirror, a washstand, water soap.
towel, hair, nail and tooth brushes.
These are Just as essential as your break
last, before which you should maks good
use of them. Parents who fail to pro.
vide their children with such appliances.
not only made II great mistake, but com.
mil sin of omission. Look tidy in
The morning, aud alter The dinner work
Is over, improve your toilet. Make it "A
rule OF your daily lille TO "dless up for
the afternoon. Your dress may, or need
not be, anything better than calico. but
with a ribbon, or flower, or some bit OF
ornament, YOU can have au air OF self
respect aud satisfaction, that invariably
comes with being well dressed. a girl
with fine sensibiities cannot help feeling
embarrassed and awkard in ragged.
dirty dress, with her hair unkempt, if a
stranger or neighbor should call. Dema d
decent appareling FOR your b dy. You
should make it point to look well as
YOU can. even il you know nobody will
see you but yourself.
Year: 1874

TIE PRES EsERvATIoN or FoREsTs.-lhs
President has transmitted TO Congress a
memorial upon the cultivation OF timber
aud the preservation Of forests. and the
draft Of bill prepared by the American
Association Tor the Advancement OF Sci
rnce. together with communications from
the Secretary of the Interior and Commits
>iouer General OF the Land once heartily
approving thereof The American Asso-
citation request the passage Of a law crea-
ting a commissioner offurestiug. TO be ap-
pointed by the President, and to report
upon the amour, and destruction OF wood
lands In the United States and what means
should be adopted to provide against their
waste
Year: 1874

Don't stand sighing, and wishing, but
60 10 work with an energy and perse.
yerance that wi set every object in the
way OF your success flying like leaves
before whirlwind A milk and water
way OF doing business leaves man in
The urch every time lie may have am.
bilion enough TO wish himself on The
topmost round oil the ladder OF success,
but if he has not got the go a-headitive
ness TO pull himself up there. he will
inevitably remain at the bottom. or al
best on the very low rounds. Never say
/ can't, never admit there is such word
ii has dragged its tens of thousands 10
overly aud degradation, and il is high
time it was stricken from our language;
but carry u lexicon OF | cans and wills
with you, and thus armed, every obsta
cle in the way OF your success will vanish.
Never envy Your neighbor his success.
but try and become like him, and as
much better rs you can. II al first you
don't succeed, don't stand still with des-
pondency and can't, but gird on the
armor OF | can, and my word for il you
will