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Year: 1874

There's considerable humbug in the war people
are making on pies. If the truth were known. it
would be found that not few of those who are
deyotees as those who eat it openly and are not
ashamed. For no other manufactured product has
so strong hold on the American heart. People take
it as an appetizer and for dessert; they daily with
it as an enlre, and square great circle of 1T for
piece de resistance they eat it just conscientously
at midnight they do at noon. This is the manner
Of the candid lovers of this peculiarly American
article of diet. But the sham reformers go about it
differently. Leaving out the really sincere people
who are trying 10 Danish the pIc from noiiy Tree
Inns and restaurants and who think il an abomina-
ton, there are many who denounce it because they
think they ought to, but who really banker after it
all the time These eat it by stealth in out-of the
way restaurants in the privacy of their own homes
This is all wrong. We do not champion the pie, and
we are not going to admit that Mr. Beecher was ght
when he said that the man who invented appe-pie
ought to have monument; but this popular dish
ought to have fair show. Not even so mild
tempered thing as pie ought to be trodden on. And
considering the question of private morals that is
involved, there would certainly be a vast dimnu-
ton in the quantity of current hypocrisy, il some
body would prove to the general satisfaction that
this was not only well-behaved but beneficial
and hgh-toned article Of food. 1t would be like
telling people that it was no longer wicked to
commit some favorite sim The number of plates
that would come out of secret hiding places and
the rattle of knives and forks that would begin
Year: 1874

Senate. On the one hand, the requirement
was denounced as tending to insure the fail
ure of the whole cOmmOn-schOol system at the
South; and on the other, commended as the
only possible democratic or just system.


Considerable embarrassment is felt at AL
bany on account of the mental disability of
State Treasurer Raines The sad arrangement
of that gentleman leaves his Office without
any person authorized to sign checks, as no
deputy has the right to perform that function
1t would appear that the Governor can only
suspend the Treasurer in case of plain vio-
Iaton of duty. In such a case the office can
be filled. Meantime, however, drafts on the
State Treasury cannot be made, as they are
imperfect without the Treasurer's signatures.


Gen. Buffers health does not improve under
the Sanborn discussion, and his solemn refer
ence to the issues of life and health is likely
20 be repeated. Yesterday, in his absence,
however. Mr.. Foster opened the debate in
speech exposing the iniquity Of the whole
business. But Mr.. Foster found himself in
the position of one who begins by saying that
$50 much has been said and so well said - by
the newspapers that there is really nothing to
add. we may, however, expect some SPIRITED
debate when the Ways and Means Committee
bring in their resolution of censure concerning
the management of the Sanborn business In
the Treasury Department.


We print elsewhere the most concise and
Intelligible statement of the causes OF the
Mill River Dam disaster which has yet been
made public This is prepared by MIR. Hamil-
Con Z. Towle, civil engineer whose probes
sional eminence has been established by series
of works, notably that by which the steamship
Great Eastern was saved in critical emer-
gency by skill and daring ingenuity. Inc
conclusions to which Mr.. Towle is forced are
iamentable indeed. The dam failed because
ats plan was faulty, the workmanship was
sIighted. and the materials were inadequate
We can form some idea Of the terrific force
Year: 1874

Those members of the French Assembly on
whom President MacMahon places the most
reliance seem to be influenced by fatal in
difference to his interests. A Ministry was
organized which, without giving to the Repub-
licans any very important share in the Govern
ment was likely to secure the support OF
some of the more conservative OF the kepuD-
lcaps. and give to the President as near an
approach to majority as he was likely to
have without the assistance of the Extreme
Right The taint of Republicanism, however
was too strong for the conservatives of the
Right, and, by protesting against 1t, they have
rendered Intellectual the attempted combina-
ton. Their want of political sagacity is cal
culated to give great satisfaction to those who
regard the Assembly as inimical to France
and who desire its dissolution.


1t is so rarely that the White House opens
its doors for a wedding procession, that the
interest taken by the public in the Joyous
festival of yesterday is perhaps excusable. 1t
is one of the compensations for much which
is annoying in the life of high dignitaries, that
the sympathy of thousands is always ready
for them, on all occasions Of domestic JOY or





the universal expression to-day of cordial
wishes for the long life and happiness OF the
Presidents daughter, and of the bridegroom
whom her heart has chosen. Few lives begin
more happily than those which were yester-
day united by the most solemn vows, and
that they may continue with as much sunshine
and as little shadow as can fall to the lot OF
mortals, is the prayer of an infinite number
of sincere friends who may never know them,
on both sides of the ocean. We join with
nearer friends in wishing tho young bride
pleasant voyage and happy arrival in the
bright English Summer, and in confidently
hoping that tho future may have in store for
her home as sunny, as aflectionate and
united as that which she leaves behind. We
wish her the happy womanhood and age, of
which her gentle childhood and blameiess
youth have been the best preparation and the
surest promise.
Year: 1874

THE GOLD SPECULATION
continues tame the premium ranging on extreme
quotations from 1925 to no. The character Of the
speculation appears to be on the bear side as, al
though cash gold was at one time in demand to
pay customs duties, per centage being paid for
its use yet the market lett of at nearly the lowest
point. The suooined table shows the movement
Year: 1874

UNAPpRrcIATED HnBolsM The Virginia
Enterprise says; The other day, when
Dave Humphreys dam on Gold Canyon,
below Silver City, broke, Silver City milk
man, in emulation of Collins Grave. mounted
3, fiery jackas and rode all the way down to
Dayton to warn the inhabitants to look out
for their furniture. But he got no credit for
what he bad did When the Daytonites
saw the bit of swell in the channel of the
crnyon AID saw the barrel eadJd d4srnna-
tor of the hcael fluid come Sheridanizing
along down its banks-hs hair and lhe ears
Of his siee streaming back in the breeze
hey merely supposed that the mans milk
cart had capsized in the stream somewhere
above, and that he was trying TO head of
The contents of hls cans before they should
ioin the waters of the Carson and become
too weak for the Washoe market.
Year: 1874

The Crescent city Courier Gays: " The
Board of Trustees of Crescent School Dis
rrict have decided not to establish a separate
school for children of mixed blood in this
district. This throws the public schools
open to all children of mixed blood in ihe
district, whether of Indian or Negro parent
age. The Board were unanimous on the
question"
Year: 1874

second act Of cremation mas been successfully
performed in the same oven at Dresden In which
the body OF Lady bike was consumed The body
was again that OF lady, the young wfe-aged
only twenty-three--of South German physician.
The hall around the furnace was decorated with
Mowers, and In every other respect the solemnty
which should attend SO serious q rite was duly
observed. No clergyman could, however,
be found to take part in the ceremony
and speak a burial address over the
dead body, so Herr Siemens, the con-
structor and proprietor Of the oven, delivered
brief but Impressive speech, alter which the CONN
was committed to tne names The process OF cre-
nation was screened from the eyes OF the lady's
friends by an iron door, but q small number OF
physicians and other scientific men witnessed the
operation through slit in the wall. They de-
scribe the spectacle as free from any thing onen-
slve either to the senses or the imagination.
The current OF hot air burning up the
OF pale reddish hue. There was no
smoke or any unsightly transformation OF the
body. When the CONN was consumed the body
appeared IN Its natural state, then red hot and
aI last appeared to be OF translucent white. From
this 1t crumbled into ashes. Up to the period OF
It's entire consumption by the flames the process
was merely as rapid drying up. After seventy
eight minutes all organic matter was gone and
nothing renamed put % small heap oil ashes which
wna Onnveved away In an urn
Year: 1874




To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


1t is good 1or the HERALD to give such room to
religion, for great journal ought to help Chris.
rianity, Bishop Cummins' late sermon against
millinery and mummery people, ana their trying
to call themselves Catholics was worthy OF his
free Christian mind. His new departure pleased
very much many good men and women who were
sorry about the Romish tendency Of SO many Pro-
testants. he can be a great success If he is
only bold and original enough. He must strike
the mind with something new as Luther
did. He has just SAID in his sermon
against millinery and mummery that the Prayer
Book was not reformed enough, in which he Is
right. This Romish tendency is helped py Romisn
words In the prayers. consistency Is q jewel"
to all true hearts and do not like to read In the
Creed that 81 believe in the Holy Catholic Churchn
when am Protestant. Now, am glad to hear
as people say, that Bishop Cummns Is going to
reform the Creed SO that u believe in the Holy
Ghost, the Holy Protestant Church," &C., will be
substituted. This will bring him thousands OF
good and pious men and women who will read
that Creed with satisfaction and believe what they
are given to read. NOAH PETERSON.
Year: 1874

The question Of tho power OF tho Common
Council to fix tho price Of gas was before that
body again last evening. 4 communication from
the Corporation CouuBol to one OF tho mombere
was road in which the opinion was given that, un-
der present circumstances, the power must be
granted by the State Legislature. The Corpora
ton Counsea was theroupon directed to prepare
such bill as would give the Council tho power
to regulate tho price Of gas furnished to the city
and tho cltixous,
Year: 1874

An industrial census OF tho city will be found
In another column republiahed from valuable
compilation by the Relief and Aid Society. It
from the employers standpoint. 4 large re-
duction in the employment Of labor has resulted
from tho panic, but by next Nay it is believed
tho manufactures Of the city will be again In
fnl1 onerntinn.
Year: 1874

colt, and when be had just started again
for the house ip no good hamor, the
mare reappeared. At first he was dis
posed to 60 home, but she actually
blocked his way at every step. He took
the hint, and again followed her, and
near the middle of the wood she stopped
at sink hole. A little examination
showed him the colt lying on its back at
the bottom, and unable to move. He
had but one match, and used this up in
seeing the position of the colt. He
found himself unable to eztricate it
without assistance, and it was near
morning before he obtained help and got
the colt out The mare, meantime, had
pranced around, showing the liveliest
interest in everything done, and, when
the colt was finally relieved, her joy
seemed extreme. Mr.. F. mode care
ful examination to ascertain, if possible,
how she got out of the woods. and finally
found where she had throwa top rail
off, and then jumped the fence She
had never been known to jamp fence
before.
Year: 1874

From the Lexington (Ky.) Gazette, Sept. 81


On the Harrodsburg road, four miles
from Lexington, lives Mr. Funkhauser.
Last Tuesday night, as Mr.. f. was en-
joying the profound sleep which follows
an honest man S hard days work, he was
awakened by the repeated neighing of
his saddle nag. After waiting some
time for the mare to cease, he became
impatient, and bouncing out of bed,
drove cher off. He thought it rather
strange, too, that she should come to the
house and leave her colt in the woods,
where she had been running some weeks.
He thought it still more remarkable that
his man, usually very careful, should
have left the gate open, so that the mare
could come from the woods to the house.


While he was turning these things
over in his mind in that halt uncon-
scious state preceding sleep, he was
again aroused by the mare. She neighed
loud and shrill and at last put her head
to his window. Her persistency finally
suggested that something might be wrong
with her. He got up again, but as soon
as he approached she started in brisk
trot for the woods, and he re-entered the
house. But scarce had he seated him
self on the bed when the mare was
again at the window, making more
neise than ever. At last he
thought Of the colt, and, remembering
some wonderful instance Of intelligence
in brutes, determined to follow. The
mare preceded him to the gate, when he
opened it, she passed through, and i'm.
mediately struck out through the dark
ness, aud he lost sight of her When he
had stood pondering a few minutes,
thinking the mare had played a rather
sharp game on him to get back to her
Year: 1874

LITTLE Rock, Sept THE enrolled
copy of the new constitution was to-
day read at length in the convention
and signed by all the members but
seven Republicans. During the ses-
sion the following resolutions were
passed:


WHEREAS, 1t is said and believed
that the constitutional convention of
the State of Arkansas is composed of
the representative men of the State /;
and whereas the desire is to give ex-
preston to the sentiment of the peo-
pie of our State; and whereas it has
been said and published that on ae-
count of lawlessness and animosity to
loyal citizens they could not live in
security and peace in the State of Ar
kansas; therefore.


Resolved, That in supremacy of the
law, and its faithful and just admins
ton alone, arc found all safeguards Of
the sacred and inalienable rights of
man. and the hope of peace, prosperi-
ty and the blessings Of civil, political
aud religious liberty; and that we do
aud will forever discountenanee, re-
probate and unqualiiedly condemn
iawlessness- violence and outrage
wheresoeyer and whatsoever found !;
and that we demand, in the name OF
the State, equal rights to all, from
highest to lowest, and without regard
to race, color or previous condition,
and we unqualifedly and unreseryed-
" pledge ourselves to the same.


Resolved, That we do most sincere
ly regret and condemn all brutal out
RACES committed in violation alike Of
law, humanity aud the peace of the
country in Gibson county, Tennessee.


Resolved, That we earnestly and
sincerely depreeate and deplore all col
lision between the white and eolored
people of this or any other State, and
that we regard those who cherish a
disposition TO produce a conflict be-
tween the two races as enemies to the
peace, prosperity and good government
of the State.
/ Resolved, That in the utmost good
| faith we earnestly and cordially invite
good citizens from every part of our
great country and elsewhere, who may
I feel disposed, to come to our State and
east their lot with US, and we guaran-
tee to them protection in the enjoyment
of all the rights Of men in civilized life.
Year: 1874

MIXING WITH STRANGERs.-The
effect of mixing with new people, who
have new ideas and new methods Of
thought, is very salutary. Always to
see the same people, do the same thing,
produces a stagnant condition Of the
mind and heart that is very distressing
to behold. There are thousands of
invalids who might be greatly ben6tted
by getting away from home, if only for
a short time, to mix 9th strangers,
and be touched with the magnstisp Of
the great world as it courses its accus-
toned rounds. And there are mental
and moral invalids who need the same
change, to get their minds and hearts
enlarged, and let in a little more of
light of life. Outside influences are
very valuable by heathfnl influences
in early youth, so that they can avoid
the snares and pitfalls into which
those who go blindly often fall.
Year: 1874

THE New York Herald Of Sept. Sd
says, we wish we could impress the
Southern whites with due sense of
the Importance of arresting and con-
trolling these ill-bOding tendencies.
If they cannot keep peace between the
two races nothing is more certain than
armed interference by the Federal
Government, which nobody has so
much reason to depreeate as the peo-
pie of the South. They have had
enough of this already and should not
invite it again. The precious right of
self-goyernment, so long impaired in
the South, can be required only by pa
tient efforts during a period of inter
nal peace. Their experience has taught
them how monstrously even small dis
turbances are exaggerated by the in-
eendiary portion of the Northern press
and the lnfiammatory effect Of such
exaggerations in arousing passions of
which political partisans are too ready
to take advantage. We appeal to
thoughtful and patriotic Southern cit
izens to save their unfortunate section
from the horrors and the new Federal
oppression which would accompany
and follow war of races"
Year: 1874

THERE is no class-of men abused so
readily by the public as editors. They
are subject to a continual cross fire.
A party urges them to pursue one course
aud another party will insist OH their
taking directly opposite one; and the
result is, they are damned if they do,
and damned if they don't" Others
are everlastingly denouneing news
papers as the great curse in the land.
The fact is, editors are pretty much
the same as other people-no better,
no worse-only knowing, perhaps, =
thing or two, but getting a full share
of the kicks and cuffs and abuse going
around.-Mufrcesboro Monitor.
Year: 1874

So long as the Southern people them
selves are determined to put an end to
the lawlessness from which they are
suffering, it is well enough to leave
them alone. Republican politicians
will of course endeavor to make capt
tai out of the troubles of the South.
They will hold themselves up as the
party of justice, purity and truth. The
people, however, understand all this.
IF the late mobs and violence at the
South teach anything concerning the
Republican party, they teach that to
the earpet-bag policy at the South all
the evils from which the South suffers,
this last one of lawlessness not except
ed, may be traced.
Year: 1874

The Democracy of Montgomery and
Davidson counties have set an exam
pie in the selection of candidates for
the legislature that should not be lost
upon the party in Shelby or the other
counties of the State. They have put
forward some of their best and most
experienced men, and with the most
encouraging prospects for their elec-
ton. Montgomery, for instance, pre-
sents General Quarles for the senate,
and Davidson puts forward Judge Jno.
NJ. Lea. We need hardly repeat that
both are we'll known throughout the
State, and are among the most distin-
guished of our public men. There is
no denying the fact that our laws, in
deed our constitutions is very defective,
and that we have reached time when
not only reforms are needed but ur-
gently demanded in the public interest.
The expenditures and multiplied offices
need Overhauling and reduction, a
work that will demand the utmost care
and command the best talent we have.
Then there is the question of consti-
tutional convention, which in the next
session of the legislature will, no
doubt, assume definite shape, and de-
mand careful attention. Therefore we
should follow the notable examples of
Montgomery and Davidson counties,
and send men to the legislature who
have the brains, the ability and the
experience to grapple with legislation
that is far more essential to our welfare
and that comes nearer affecting our in
dividual welfare than any that congress
may effect. We need men of expert
ence, whose very names are tower OF
strength, and we need men who have
energy and strength of character sufic-
lent to enable them to participate in
debate, and push their convictions of
right into laws that will subserye the
interests of every class of people in the
C.,te. We have many such men, some
ga of then are already announced as
cand;dates % for the legislature. Let US
select from them so that Memphis and
Shelby county may be able to pride
themselves, and justly, upon an intel
ligent, working, wide-awake deiega-
tion.-Memphis Appeal.
Year: 1874

To RESTORE THE Color OF THE
HAIR.-Pour a quart of boiling water
on pint of tar; let it settle, and ap-
ply the water daily with a small brush.
Drying the hair thoroughly win pre-
vent neuralgia. This preparation will
keep the head beautifully clean, make
the hair glossy, restoring the color.
Year: 1874

1t was rumored In certain circles yesterday that
the recent visit OF Archbishop Bayley TO Arch
bishop McCloskey was more than q social one
that IN fact II was nothing more nor less than an
oncial conference as to the advisabiity OF sending
a letter to Archbishop Manning, congrasuating
him. in the name OF the Catholics OF the United
states upon the stand he had taken in opposition
to the British ex-Premer's "expostuation.n A
HERALD reporter paid visit to the archie piscopal
residence last evening to ascertain what founda-
ton there was, If any, Tor the rumor. Archbishop
McCloskey smiled good-naturedly when the re-
porter told him the purport OF his visit ana sald
there was no truth whatever as to the visit being
a conference or anything else regarding the cx-
postuation. As the reporter was leaving the
Archbishop quietly remarked, Gladstone dossn'
trouble us IN tna lcast,D
Year: 1874

may sometimes take the top OF wave on
board, but it does not follow thence that tho
ocean is winning the victory. On the con-
trary she is built with special reference to
this probability, and like giant dashes the
large waves aside and through clouds Of foam
and cataracts Of spray drives on in gale and
storm. Such is the religious faith of mankind.
Men have always believed in certain spiritual
verities. and the probability is that they will
continue TO believe in them until the planet
bursts, and Tyndall, Huxley, Mill and all the
rest of us ascertain the truth or falsehood Of
our pet theories by actual vision.
Year: 1874

out OF moneys committed to his keeping The


law prior to 1873 did not provide for securing
interest on the city deposits, hence the Cham
berlain could not probably have been COM
PEELED to secure interest from the banks. But
if he did secure and receive such interest,
then he was bound to pay it over to
the city, after deducting his Office ex-
penses; for sit would be monstrous
doctrine, and one which is contrary
to all principles of equity, that the Chamber
lain should be allowed to make bargains in
respect to the funds in his hands as trustee
which should inure solely to his own personal
benefit" Third-Under the act of 1879 any
taxpayer Of the city has the same right as the
Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty would
have to maintain an action to prevent the loss
Of any property belonging to the city.


The demurrer interposed by the defendant
Palmer being overruled, he is required and
hos leave to answer the complaint. The re-
suit of the suit will then probably turn on
the evidence as to whether the Chamberlain
did or did not receive interest on the city
balances after the service of Mr.. Green's
notice on the banks Of deposit. As Mr..
Palmer was both banker and Chamberlain
this will involve . nice point of law. Un-
fortunately it is yet uncertain whether the city
will finally recover the amount which, but for
the Comptroller's stubbornness and rancor,
would have long since been paid into the city
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