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Year: 1875

New York Sum-

 Col. Valentine Baker, accused of indecent assault on a young lady, languishes in prison in Eng land. His trial followed shortly after the commission of the ot- fence; it lasted but four hours, and ended with the conviction and sentence of the accused to pay q fine of $2, 800 and to be imprison ed for twelve months. The Baker case was the talk of all Englan1. The accused was almost without exception the most brilliant off cer in the English army. He was friend of the Prince of Wales, and had been appointed to be one of his suite in his Indian tour. Socially he was at the top of fashion, and officially he had earned a place of the highest hon. or. Now he is in prison, his powerful friends having had no power to aid him in escaping the penalty of the law; and he will come forth from his cell twelve month from now cashiered from the army, outlawcd from society, and in hope and character total wreck. The punishment is bitter, but that it has been inflicted at all on one so exalted, is an added glory to the administration of of British justice.

 We had q six months trial of a man even more conspicuous here than was Baken in England. He was able to meet the compact, logical, irresistible testimony against him-largely made up out of his own letters-by nothing more than his bare denial and by explanations that insulted com mon sense. Yet he escaped by confusing the minds of the jury, and instead of looking out at the world from q barred window, he buys big tent and goes prea.h- ing up in the White Mountains every Sunday to three or foul thousand gaping sight-seers.

 He too had powerful friends and their power availed him tc good purpose. His counsel boast ed that millionaires stood around him body guard ot solid wealth His church tried to browbeat clercymen, editors and everybody who doubted their pastors inno cence. They even shadowed with ! detectives prominent men sus- pected of too firm conviction in Mir. Beecher's guilt. They silenc, ed the grocer, the shoemaker, the milkman, and butcher from ex pressing hostile opinions by threatening to withdraw or actu ally withdrawing their custom When the jury disagreed, they vilificd the three jurymen who voted against MT. Beecher as i they were thieves and ruflians though in truth they were only
Year: 1875

One of the most grleyouS ana damaging reports, or rather lm- pressions, which the people of other states have entertained to- ward Arkansas, for several years, is that life and property arc not safe here and that the laws cannot be enforced owing to the dsprav- ed nature and corrupt morals of the masses of the people here. Such an impression is wholly and altogether without any foundation in fact; for the sentiment of the people here now is most emphati cally for strict enforcement of law, and speedy punishment of all offenders, and almost every man in every community is will ling to assist the officers in an ex- ecutlon of the law against offend CTS. Once in a while a case oc- CUTS here where an offender es- capes punishment, but this is the case everywhere. It seems una workable. It very seldom happens that an offender is allowed to vio- late the law without strenuous effort being made to bring him to justice.

 If we are to believe the Van Guard, however, such Q case did actually occur in Clarksville last Thursday. A couple of parties from Sarber county, it appears, came over to Clarksville, and meeting, engaged in a fist-and skull knock down. Afterward one of the parties drew six-shoot- CT and attempted to shoot his ad- versary, but was prevented. This ruilian, it appears, was permitted 10 swaggcr around town with his murderous weapon without any effort of the officials to deal with hm according to law. He was permitted to go home armed, in violation of one of the best laws we have ever had, and overtaking his adversary shot him three times. This is the Van-Guard's account. And it is just such oc- curences as this that gives the enemies of our state an occasion al opportunity to put in circula- tion their tales of lawlessness in Arkansas. The conduct of the officials of Johnson county who knew of this affair and allowed the offenders to walk of before their very eyes, is inexcusible.

 They should be attended to by the grand jury and kicked out of office. We cannot afford to allow a set of worthless officers to bring our country into disrepute and our laws into contempt. We must have the laws enforced, and no matter who the official may be, whether he be township constable or Governor, if he is derelict in duty, winks at offences against the laws, or has not courage and nerve enough to jerk up ev- cry offender, he must be displac- ed, and some one substituted who will discharge the duties of his office without fear or favor.
Year: 1875

Con. II. King White took the first bale of cotton from Jefferson county into Pine Bluff on the 18th of last month. Generous New man of the Press placed his name on his subscription book and marked it "paid up," as mark of recognition of his ener- gy and industry.
Year: 1875

Paper collars are only four cents box in Indianapolis. Let's all move.-Exchange.

 What q jolly place that would be for us poor newspaper men. We would not then have to wear a fifteen cent collar whole week . and then turn it for another week. We could sport a bran new ono every Sunday morning.
Year: 1875

Col. D. R. Anthony, q Kansas editor, who was shot by another newspaper man some time ago, and whose wound was supposed to be fatal, is again up after over three months confinement from the effects of tho shot.
Year: 1875

the foregoing be not exaggerated, the
inference is plain that the Celestial has
not heretofore been understood. With
even the fewest opportunities to become
independent, he takes advantage OF each
one. As race they are said to possess
wonderful powers Of endurance, and in
addition a pertinacity unequaled even
by the Caucasian. Possibly some atten-
ton to their desires might develop an
immigration which would be very ad-
vantageous. Every bale Of cotton, by
whomsoever cultivated, added to the
crop, increases our prosperity.
Year: 1875

Rhine" will live in our memories when
the evening of life brings shadows and
brooding thoughts that still must yield
to the recollections of our pilgrimage
on the Rhine!


T n WALLACE
Year: 1875

CAMBRIDGE DIVINE ALARMED AT THE THIRD
TERM MovEMENT-THE REPUBLIC IN DANGER
AND EDUCATION OUR ONLY SAFETY


Bosrox Dec 80 1875
The annual Convention OF the Massachusetts, Teach
ers, which closed In this city to-day fruitful
topics OF popular interest as was anticipated The
most significant address OF all was one delivered by
Rev. A. P. Peabody, D. D., Of Cambridge who spoke
upon the subject OF "Popular Education in its Relation
to Our Form Of Government" and in which he ad-
ministered


REBUKE TO oRsARIsM


He said that strictly democratic government had
yet been selfsustaining and permanent and N
our experiment In this country should succeed IL
must be because II is favored with conditions which
were wanting in former experiments Universal
suffrage is fastened us inevitably. We throw
ing fearful weight OF ignorance into a scale which
seemed heavily loaded before very large proper
tion OF voters have very little no conception
OF whom or what they vote for or what Is the ques
ton at ISSUE


CORRUPTION AsD CONSPIRACY


Our Republic is in danger. A cloud hangs over us.
Our safety be sought in the education OF our cl-
zcna and that education must be sought in the public
schools OF our land The hostility TO our schools on
alleged secarau grounds is almost entirely the part
OF the foreign element in population and based
on the fear that their children will become American
zcd. 18th all its demcrits believe the school system
OF hfty years ago did for the proper fitting OF c-
ZenS than the system OF to-day The system OF graded
schools tends lower the standard OF education for
the moro highly favored OF children; the van is
kept back Tor the TO catch up But II is absurd
that the should be applied the different
grades


rHK RED TAPE or rHS scHooLRoom


further deduction from the efficiency OF schools
is found in certain kind OF prevailing journalism
Dickens would cali the red tauc Of the schooroom
There Is much that might well be omitted from
public school instruction. doubt whether tho study
OF grammar. as at present taught does any good
On the other hand there are other subjects, generally
excluded irOm schools which might with advantage
be introduced What, for example, be OF more
portancc than tho study OF the great principles or
moral law and the study OF American history or tho
fundamental facts and finance and the relations
labor and capital iou teachers the fathers and
mothers or the Republic which shall be. (Applause)
Year: 1875

REPORT OF THE SPENCER INVESTIGATING COM
MIrTRE-GRAvE CHARGES AGAINST THE SEN
AToR-Hrs EXPULSION TO BE REQUESTED.


MONTGOMERY, Dec 80, 1875.
To-day the Spencer investigating Committee
ported In tho Senate, which crowded with spec
tators.


The report is most scathng In Its character charg
ing Spencer with abusing the army the Post ONCE and
the Internal Revenue Department for his selfish ends
with bribery and corruption Of the most glaring char
acter with procuring the appointments OF government
officials whose only duty IL to pledges OF
for his election, and other offences OF like
nifty.


A MEMORIAL SENATE.


The report received and ordered TO be printed
with the evidence, and the committee given time
to prepare a memorial the United States senate
against Spencer further occupancy OF In that
body. The report signed by the whole committee
which both parties represented
Year: 1875

In this church The mission comprises certain spirit
ual exercises which may be done in every church,
where the faithful have always open 10 them per-
petual fountain OF divine grace Many OF those who
atended the missions absened themselves from mass
for three or four months thereafter This is a depor-
able result OF the mission There Is among great
mass Of what Is called floating population that comes
and goes without being felt and without attending to
Catholic duties II hoped that the mission might
attract these people hundreds Of whom attended Them
and would not come al any other time. The missions
should be givon only the same importance as other
church exercises and that they have passed Il is
10 be hoped that the people OF this congregation will
come forward and attend 70 hoir regular duties There
will be


OTHER MISSION


al this church for many years. perhaps not during the
ministry OF the present pastor Missions are good
things In France and Italy, where the faithful have 20
contend against the inroads and encroachments OF in
ndeity and atheism There II is well TO resort TO ex-
traordnary exercises but here among where there
rs no inndelity 10 combat, they are not necessary
The good resolutions formed at the missions should DO
kept in our hearts always The first great truth 70 be
laid hold Of is the truth taught by the mission that s
that the sacrifice Of the the divine centre ana
pivot the tabernacle and sanctuary around when al
other things holy revolve
Year: 1875

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.


WASHINGTON, Dec, 4, 1876.


The following argued in the United States
Supreme Court o.day -


No. s Major VS. Cpton-Error to the Circuit Court
for the Northern district of Illinois another
Of the actions brought by the assignee of the Great
Western Insurance Company TO unpaid bal
Of subscription to tho capital stock OF the
pany. The defence that the for which the
suit was brought-cighty per cent-was stand
paid until called for by Of the directors or the
company, and such call had been made. But the
Court ruled that the company insolvent
and such call could be made the call directed by the
Court in bankruptcy upon the application of the
slgncc sufficient and that evidence OF that call was
admissible IL Is here urged that notice of tho
application for the order given 10 the subscriber
and he had opportunity 10 be heard evidence OF the
order having been made should have boon excluded
and that tho judgment was, therefore, erroneous.
Major tho subscriber sued in this case, was the Presi
dent Of the company.


No o. steamer Maynower vs. Steamer Dove, and
appeal from the Circuit Court for the Southern
district OF Michigan This is Of collision the
ST. Clair River the night Of the 3lst OF May, 1862
between the steamers, owned respectively by H.
n. Strong and the River ana Lake Shore Steamboat
Line. The Mayflower was on voyage from Chicago to
Buffalo with a cargo OF grain and flour. The Dove
a voyage from Detroit to Port Huron. The former
intended to stop at Marine City, on the American
shore. The latter did stop there at Records DOCK and
the collision occurred just opposite that dock
Tho turned upon the proof TO which
side of the river the collision occurred. the Nay1ower
csyng that 1t occurred on the American side, while
the Dove equally positive that II occurred on the
Canadian side and not more than 800 or 400 feet from
the shore The Court below found the question of fact
IN favor Of the Mayfower and II is here insisted that
the Court wrong this finding thai the burden OF
evidence was the other way and that II IL shall bc
found that the fact claimed by her officers then
the responsibility for the collision falls upon the officers
Of the Dove for in that case she kept her proper



DuGeld Garfield and Lathrop for appellants, and
Ncwberry, Pond and Brown for appclees
Year: 1875

home" II you wish to do home work you viii DO Il


great deal better for having IDEAL work Tho Chris
tan churches amer all are the centres Of human be-
nevoence and II 10 because they cherish the idea that


WORLD,


and under this influence they have been made feel
the brotherhood OF the race.


But 1t is said, there is great deal OF money wasted
after all Men spend money to destroy their health
aud manhood men arc pouring gold into hell without
scruple and when we ask for cup Of water for tho
poor laron heather, they say, oh we're not going
to give you anything TO wasten


IL is said 'it would be far better for you instead OF
preaching these doctrines by which Christendom has
never prohted much, and carrying out into heathen
countries church quarrsls TO take out something that
Is something Why don't you take out pows and har
rowss Instead Of preachers why don't you take out
professors OF chemistry, Instead OF Bibles why don't
you build lighthouses along their coasts Why don't
you take them the fruit OF civilization instead or the
doctrines OF religons You may carry eecy sheep and
to that essentially lazy and 1t will
do good What such men want is not
ploughs, but the disposition to plough You must in
spire men first with the yearnng for higher fe and
when the seed begins TO grow you manage and de-
velop It, may take handful of dry wheat and road
TO Il all tho theological works that written
II say nothing but clap the moist ground it
would sprout, and then l can train it as will SO
If you wish TO


SEND CULTIVATION TO OTHER LANDS
send to Them the source Of civilization of II is
SAID, however that we likely do as much mis-
chief as good in that we are likely not to carry them
the Gospel III all its latest divisions But expc-
rience has shown that when deal
with the absolutely heather mind is impossible 10 do
by these higher docrina forms OF religion The Cos
pei that is preached in heather lands Is and that from
the necessity OF the Is, largely dvested Of all
these points which differences have grown up during
hundreds OF years.


II Is said that these men throw themselves away,
that they could accomplish more good At home do
not believe that there added to the churches of the
land average Of twenty souls per yoar while the ad
mission to missionary churches Is 100 yoar and that
Year: 1875

H1~ NOTICE To CAPTAINS OF VESSELS ENTERING
THE PORT OF NEW YORK AT NIGHT.-The NEW YORK


adopted distinguishing Coston night signal for
board the HERALD yacht showing while burn
ing green red changing the other
il succession several miles distant Cap
tans Of upon seeing this signal will obge us by pre-
pairing any they have for the Ship News
Department Of the HERALD


BBPcrsons desrous Of communicating with vessels arriv
ing New York do by addressing such vessels care
OF HERALD yacht pier No East River, New York
received from al Of the world and promptly de-
lvered. Duplicates required
Year: 1875

The German Opera Company Of the Academy Of Music
presented Verds popular opera II Trovatore last
night before remarkably large audience and consid-
ering that IL the night before election which, after
all has effect Verdi, the attendance was
significant comment on the popularity Of wachte.


The performance showed that there are certain
limits to vernacular opera unattainable work
than " II Trovatore" could not be attempted by
German company 1t is essentially Italian and il any
other language 1t is simply unencurable. This is
especially true OF Italian operas when translated into
German. Mr.. Neuendorr has a well selected company,
and there is no reason why he should endeavor to
adapt the meliffuous Italian 10 the sturdy German.
" II Trovatore in German TO those acquainted with
Italian opera cannot possibly possess the first elements
Of


In the performance night the principal feature Of
course, the tenor WachteL He sung the serenade
in the first act "Deserto sulla terra in Itaian and
without effect The elimination Of his successful
efforts In the opera occurred IN the andante
and cabaetta in the second Of the
third act The aria, III ben 81 mion
delivered with feeling and expression. The usual
enthusiasm evinced at the conclusion Of the ''Di
qnelia pra ~ IS necessary TO use Italian express
for a purely Italian opera although il IS sung
IN German, As no one would understand the
familiar airs OF the opera Of II Trovatore'
If given with German names The Leonora last night
has an unpleasant habit Of spasmodc singing and of
waiting for effects al the sacrifice OF true she Is
willing TO be naudible in some passages to be
effective in others Mr. Wachtel s also sub
ject to the fault great and a
resonant voice he has should be subjected TO the
rules OF true IL is entirely spasmodic and there
are many hard points in it. tenor, TO be thor
oughly artistic, should link his natural
tainments TO the requirements Of art and
should not substitute pugilistic for natural
vocasm. Wachtel has great voice and should make
better use oft The chorus and orchestra every
thing that could be desired The arrangement of the
orchestra is calculated give effect the opera The
conductor sits back, with the strings in front OF
him. He can every instrumental performer
IN the band. The reeds placed higher pedestas
the brasses ID the background and the Is an
as ig
cerned- The result is emnently satisfactory. BY the
way, the Count d. Luna and AZuccna. represented
last night, were so bad TO be beneath criticism An
apology was made for the contrato-a lucky thing for
hcr-Dut the baritone was unbearable
Year: 1875

From the Bay City Mich.) Trbunel


DR. Wyatt prominent physician in the upper part
of the CITY, to-day reported at the point OF death,
and il is feared that he cannot survive till morning.
The Doctor assisted at the pos-mortem examination OF
the body of the man who died suddenly al the Eagle
Hotel some days since he sudden burial OF which was
investigated by the CouneL and while thus engaged
communicated to a sore hls finger poison from
the body and as a result will doubt lose his life.
Year: 1875

time The husband remained with his wife for day
Or two, then let and has not been since II y re-
ported that he has been sent on on sea voyage Ine
girl sti here and her story has excited considerable
sympathy.
Year: 1875

The spoilers all take their place in the line marked for first grade, each one being provided with slate and pencil, and standing facing the audience. The first word will then be pronounced for spelling, and each speller will write it on his slate. The slates are then examined by the umpire passing down the line, and each one who has mis-spelled the word is required to retire to the second grade line which is two paces in the rear. The next word is then pronounced, written down by each speller, the slates examined as before, and each one mis-spell- ing is required to fal back one grade. This is continued until the time agreed upon expires, when it can readily be seen from the grade lines occupied by the spoilers how many words he has missed, and his relative ortho- graphical proficiency is at once determined. A few will, perhaps, be found in the line of first grade spoilers, more in the second grade, and not a few in the other grades. There can be as many grade lines as desired, but six will generally be sufficient. In matches con ducted on this plan, each candi- date stands on his own merits, and no one has the benefit of an- others trials at word; and then, too, each one is put to an equal test, since they all try the same words.
Year: 1875

Below we give the act author izing counties and towns to call in outstanding scrip and eviden ces of indebtedness. It will be of interest to our town and county officials.

 An Act to authorize Counties, Cities and Incorporated Towns to call in their out standing warrants, scrip or other evi- dences of indebtedness for cancellation and reissue.

 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Arkansas

 SECTION l. That once during the year 1875, and every succeed ing year thereafter, the county court of any county, or the mu- nicipal authorities of any city or incorporated town, in this state, may call in the outstanding scrip or warrants of said county, or the
Year: 1875

X very liberal contract, which we have just completed with the Weed Sewing Machine Company, will en- able us, we hope to place their eel ebrated machine in many families throughout the country. So fine an opportunity to secure first-class sewing machine seldom occurs May we not expect the friends oi this paper to make an earnest, uni. ted effort to extend greatly its circu. lation and thus help to increase its influence. We will literally ward those who work for us. R CT, can you not form club in neighborhood and secure this ing machine premium. A few he of well-directed effort will obtai Postmasters in the smaller to and villages can, with thought and effort, easily send the requisite number of .naI Has the parsonage q sewing chine? If not, call upon a few dies and gentlemen of the cont gation. Tell them your plan ask them to help. In the congr ton 50 names can with little ( culty be secured. Send us the and we will forward for one this paper to each of the 50 subse CTS, which will pay them the value of their subscriptions, an addition, we will make pres to any person you may designatl a beautiful sixty dollar Sey Machine. How easily club be formed in tine Masonic or

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Year: 1875

Now that spelling matches are all the go, we present plan for conducting them which we think will be an improvement on the old plan, as it will thoroughly test each spoilers orthographical proficiency, and at the same time determine his degree or rank of proficiency. It is as follows: The hall or room in which the match is held, must be laid off in grade lines, thus:
Year: 1875

rIhe PanoFoe have been adopted and are used cusively in York Conservatory of Music Piano constant Conservatory The New York Conservatory of Music constantly upwards of Thirty Ari0n ana we

  Pianos also used b the leading the United States and by many Of the principal Opera Troupes