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Year: 1874

1t ls 4 notorious fact that itineraDt
circus companies pay very poorly and
that the man who does not get his
money from them in advance is not
likely to get it at all. Col. Bangs of
the Argus has suffered a good deal
from these concerns, and when "rho
Great European Circus aud Motropo-
Titan Caravan tried t" slip off the
other day without settling its adver-
tising bill, he called upon the sheriff
and got him to attach the Rocky Noun.
tain bear for the debt. The bear was
brought in its cage and placed in the
composing room, where it consumed
fifteen dollars worth of meat in two
days 1.-THE Colonel's bill was only
twelve dollars) and scratched one
trousers.leg off of tho reporter who
was standing in front of the cage,
giving the foreman a lecture in zoolO.
gy. On the third day the bottom fell
out Of the cage, and as the Rocky
Mountain bear seemed to want to
roam around and inquire into things,
the whole force Of compositors all at
once felt as if they ought to go sud-
denly down stairs and give the ami
NAL a chance. With that mysterious
instinct which distinguishes dumb
animals and which goes far to prove
that they have souls, the bear went
at once for the door of Bangss sane
tum and broke in just 40 the Colonel
was in tho middle of o tearing edito-
rial nppn "The Third Term aud our
tendencies towards CRsarism." The
Colonel, however, did not hesitate
to knock of. He stopped at once
and emerged with tine, airy grace
through the window, bringing the
sash with him, and then he climed up
the water spout to the roof, where he
sat until q hook and ladder company
came aud took him off,. The Argus
did not issue for q week, for although
the Colonel bombarded THAT bear with
shot guns pointed through the win
dows, and although the fire engine
squirted hot water at him, he got
along very comfortably until Satur-
day night, when he tried to swallow
a composing stick aud checked to
death. When they entered the room
they found that the animal had upset
all the type and had soaked himself
in lux and then rolled over nearly
every square inch Of the. floor, while
the 'Colonel's leader on the Third
Term was saturated with water and
perforated with shot holes. After
this, circus advertisements in the Ar
gus will be paid in advance e.-Dan.'
bury News. ~ i, az
Year: 1874

We clip the following from tho
Grange Outlook of last week:


We hear some faint whisperings 10
tho effect that there is quiet but de-
termined purpose on the part OF the
farmers of Tennessee TO call u convcn-
ton about the 4th Of july for the pur-
pose of inaugurating measures looking
10 the nomination of state officers.
We can't say from whence thoy came" "
or how they got into the air. but nov.
crthcless they are floating around! II
is even mooted that Dorsey j. Thomas,
Of Humphreys county, would likely DO
their choice for Governor How those
are we cant pretend TO say, OF course,
and only publish what we hear as a
matter Of news. We shall see what
we shall see One thing is certain, the
farmers could not vote for better man.
Year: 1874

The Chattanooga Commercial says
"Probably the best indication that we
shall all soon see better times is the fact
that the laboring men are all now able
20 get work. When the people have
work at good wages, the merchants and
others have business. We have printed
posters calling for 700 laborers within
the past two days, to work on the Gin
cinnati road. Besides this the building
and other operations in the city have
greatly increased the local demand fol
labor. The shadow which the good
time coming casts before il is here, and
the indications are that everything will
be lovely in the immediate future"
Year: 1874

While youthful couple were being
joined in wedlock In justices court in
New York, recently, the damsel rather
astonishod n number Of spectators, by
suddenly breaking ont, Il want to
know whether we are going to Keep
house or board before going into this
ihing27 The Judge ruled The question
out Of order, and The ceremony pro-
ceedcd
Year: 1874

This gentleman has recently printed
a letter in favor OF the civil rights bill.
He believes that the millennium will
never be attained until the negro and
the white man lie down together.
Year: 1874

gretted the decision then made. That he should have been misunderstood and ma- hgned, IS but an attendant consequence upon all who dare act up to such stand ard. He had a clear perception of the issues involved, and the moral hardihood to stand by them. ....

 His course led him apart from the church with which he was connected, ssfor how," said he, ''can two walk together unless they be agreed" It caused him pain, but there was no alternative. I know he has been called sceptic, univer- salist, and many things else. The fact is, there was no creed ever framed that was large enough for him. He was a law un- to himself. But though so self-poised and serene in his own mental judgment, he was ever merciful and pitiful to the weaknesses and fa1lings of others.

 In all business transactions he observed and demanded the strictest integtity. No person could lay their hand on his coffin and say that the spirit who once inhabit- ed there, ever wronged him knowingly out of cent. His word was bond. His patience was proverbial Industry, in- tegrity, and perseverance, in his case, met with ample reward, and he has been for Q few years past the largest taxpayer in town. The lessons of his life are such as should be needed by every young man who wishes to be successful in ife-and who is there that does not ? that has known or ever heard of him. The pivotal point of his career was honesty, spirit and understanding, and his success shows that it is its own ample reward.

 His funeral was largely attended on Monday by his relatives, townsmen, and many from the adjoining towns, the Rev. MT. Henderson officiating. Farewell, faithful friend, kind and judicious coun- sellor Farewell what is hard to find thou honest mani No more shall thy kindly welcome greet us l! No more can thy tongue which always spoke ill tones of gentleness, advise us The example of thy life remains, but thou hast gone be- fore and can no more come to us, and we shall go to thee

 ELIJAH W. WOODRUFF.
Year: 1874

Declaration Of the Convention I'm


Favor Of Law and Order.


LITTLE Rock, Sept. THE enrolled
copy Of the new constitution, was to-day
received al length in the convention and
signed by all the members but seven Re
publicans. During the session the follow
ing resolution was passed:


Whereas. 1t is said and believed that the
Constitutional Convention of the State of
Arkansas, composed Of representative men
of the State; and whereas, it is the desire
to give expression to the sentiment of the
people of our State; and whereas, it has
been said and published, that on account of
laWlessneSs and animOSity, TO loyal men of
the United States Government, they could
not live in security and peace in the State
of Arkansas; therefore,


Resolved, That in the supremacy Of the
law and its faithful and just adminStra-
tion alone are found all the safeguards of
the sacred rights of man, and the hope of
peace, prosperity and the blessings of civil,
political and religious liberty, and that we
do and will forever discountenance repro
bates and unqualifiedly condemn lawless-
ness, violence and outrage, whensOever and
wheresOever found, and that we demand in
the name of the State, equal protection,
equal justice, and equal rights for all, from
the highest to the lowest, and without re-
gard to race, color or previous condition,
and We Unqualihedly and unreServedly
pledge ourselves to the same.
Resolved, That we do most sincerely re-
gret and condemn all brutal outrages COM
mitted in violation alike of law, humanity
and the peace of the country, in Gibson
county, Tennessee.


Resolved, That we earnestly and sincere
ly deprecate and deplore all collusion
between the white and colored people Of
this or any other State, and that we regard
those who cherish a disposition to produce
a conflict between the two races as enemies
of the prosperity and good government Of
the State.


Resolved, That in thelutmost good faith,
we earnestly invite the good citizens from
every part of our great country and else
where, who may feel disposed to come to
our State and cast their lot with us, and We
guarantee to them protection in the enjoy
ment Of all the rights of man in civilized
life.


The convention got through all business
to-day. 1t will meet in the morning to
hear the journals read when an adjourn
ment will be had until the 10Th of OctO-
Der, seven days after the election on the
new Constitution. Should the COnstitu-
tion be ratified, it will stand adjourned sine
die.


The Democratic State Convention
meets tomorrow To nominate candidates
for State Offices. From the present out
look, Gov. Elisha Baxter will be the nom
| inee for Governor
Year: 1874

have the sidewalks of Woodland between
Barrow and Fillmore streets ten feet wide.
Passed three readings under suspension Of
rules.


Alderman Wene offered a resolution TO
have the fence and gates of the North Edge
field SchOOlhOuse put in good repair.
Adopted.


The Board then adjourned till the next
regular meeting.
Year: 1874

BOsToN, Sept. There was quite a
large attendance at Mystic park this after
noon to witness the race for purse OF
$500 between Goldsmith Maid, Judge
Fullerton and American Girl. The bet
ting was confined to the latter two, Judge
Fullerton being the favorite at Is TO 10.
The first two heats were won by the Maid
with the utmost ease, the battle being be
tween Fullerton and American Girl for the
second place. They kept well together,
but on the homestreteh Fullerton beat her
out. In the third heat the Maid acted
badly Immediately after getting word,
Fullerton at once taking good lead, but as
soon as the Maid levelled herself she passed
the Judge who was also crowded some
what by Girl, but managed to keep the
second place. Time, 2:1S, 2:lSi, 2:19..
Year: 1874

The AmericdR AgricultlTGliSt, in its
last issue, contains an article upon a new
species Of fungi, lately imported to this
country in the hOllyhOck, which have al
ready made depredatiOns upon that plant Of
a serious nature and threaten still worse.
The writer asserts that the whole family OF
plants to which the hollyhOck belongs is in
equal danger, and as this includes cotton,
this great Industrial interest is, we are told,
in imminent danger. As remedy florists
are urged to import no more OF this species
of plants to theeountry, as their destruction
has so far defed all remedies applied.
Year: 1874

ONE of the fastest innovations of
fashion at Saratoga is the wearing of
ribbon upon most all toilets. The new
shade of gamet or Turkish red is much
used for them, as also a deep Inauve
blue, verging on a purple. 1t is strict
ly en- regle to wear a bowOf ribbon up
on the top of each sleeve. one at the
base of the ruff at the back of the
neck. while ribbon of the same color,
about two inches wide, is passed around
the waist in place of a sash, and hangs
In long loops and ends at the left side.
With black and wite costumes the ef-
feet is pretty.
Year: 1874




The defeat of Poland for Congress
in Vermont is a pleasant event. The
defeated statesman viii have some SYM
pathy in New England, but little out
side that section. He was the regular
nominee in one of the strongest Re
publican districts in the United States;
but he was not acceptable TO the mass
of the Republicans. He was a man of
caucuses, powerful in committees,
and in the manipulation of the ma
chinery Of the party. The people had
come to dislike him for his assumption
that the party belonged to him, and
that the district existed for the sole
purpose of sending him to Congress
This was his character at home. AT
Washington he vas regarded as a re.
spectacle, well-behaved bigot, who did
not know anything and did not want
to know anything outside the party,
He was the author of what is called
the gag law" for the District oi
Columbia, whose object is to protect
the reputation Of corrupt Republicans
from newspaper criticism and exposure
d. G.. Dennison, who Is elected Ovel
him In the Second District, is an lnde'
pendent Republican, and, we presume
rece we'd the support Of the Democrats
Year: 1874

From the New York Tribune.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Old mem
bers of the House begin to predict
a short session. The ground for
this prediction is the fact that there
is no sulplus in the Treasury to be
legislated away. At best, four-fifths
of all the bills introduced look to the
expenditure of public money, directly
or indirectly; but as there is no
money to spend beyond what is ab-
solutely necessary to meet the re-
quirements Of the regular appropria-
ton bills, it follows that all this
mass of legislative propositions will
have to 90 over until next sess on
without defuite action. The folly
of spending time upon measures
which cannot be passed, however
meritorious they may be. for want
Of money to pay the demands they
may make upon the Treasury, begins
to be apparent. Beside the empty
Treasury. there is another circum-
stance that will help to shorten the
session. All the members of the
House will have to go before their
constituents for reelection next fall,
and all are therefore interested in
making as economical a showing as
possible of the results of the sessions 5
work.
Year: 1874

The Neeo York San puts it tersely
after this fashion: IF the Repub-
lican Senators imagine that any
tinkering of the infamous salary law
will satisfy the country which leaves
the Presidents pay fixed permanent
ly at fifty thousand dollars a year,
they will soon have an opportunity
to unlearn that delusion. 1t would
be we'll fer the Republican party to
free themselves from it before next
falls elections" Republican Jour
nails everywhere have been in
sisting that the people demanded
the unconditional repeal Of the act
increasing salaries, But the two
thirds Republican majority in each
house of Congress have responded
only partially to this demand, leav-
ing the chief salary grabber in pos;
session Of his share Of the loot.
Year: 1874

70 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


In Whatever way person regards the victory OF
the Columbia crew In the late college regatta at
Saratoga he must, If he be just ana candid, admit
that their victory was cleanly scored and as fairly
won. TO those who have watched the rowing OF
the Columbia boys on the Harlem River In the
early part OF the season their last Satur-
day was q gratifying surprise. Indeed, so little
was thought of the New Workers previous to their
departure for Saratoga that they were not even
mentioned with Harvard or Yale In connection
with victory. II Columbia came In third, or even
fourth, many OF her friends thought she would be
doing wel Tnis. think was the general esti-
maze Of them on the Harlem. Such thing as car
rylng on the college nag was not thought OF for an
instant Tney lett this city. however. with the good
wishes OF all. and there was not a man who pulled
All oar on the Harlem who did not heartily Wish
them 'God speedn IN the work before them. The
Columbus met with an accident on their journey
TO Saratoga The boat IN winch they were 10 40
their practice wnen they arrived thci got smashed
on the cars. This was discouragng delay
occurred. they got thelr new boat, ana thcn
settled down to their work with deter
mutation to do all they could to prepare Tor
more faithfully or more openly than those same
Columbas. When other crews were excepting
dark' and rowing at times in such way as to
thfOW lnosc VINO might be watCnlug their practice
'oH the scent" as To their real WORK, the Coum-
DUis went out ana rOwcd over the course openly,
doing their thlrtyour strokes IN practice the same
as they ala on the day Of the race. 1t was almost
Year: 1874

The Norwich Bulletin sums up an article on the
regatta In this wsc:-


These races, however, are developing a splendid
set OF men in our colleges, and this IS tile main
benefit OF them. The spirit OF emulation does
more to turn the students attention to physical
culture than anything else And the results
already TO be seen III the colleges AS TO Saratoga
as suitable place Tor the races we shall have
more 10 say hereafter.
Year: 1874

The Worcester spy dcnounces the College Regatta
as an annual nuisance. Worcester was anxious to
have this annual nuisance, bad as 1t is. The spy
admits that the Columbia crew has the glory OF
winning, but the Harvards claim that they would
have won /! they had not been loued by Yale; the
laes tnat they would have kept the lead If their
boat HAD not been disabled by Harvard; the Wes-
leyans that they were unfairly deprived oil the first
place by misconduct Of Columbia and the Dart
mouth crew that their chances were as good as any
il Columbia had not spoiled lncm by crossing their
track twice and so kee ping them back.
Year: 1874

rose.white water, silver splendor q name." Al
think all this Jingle over ! conclude that Swim.
burne was very deep In his cups when ne tried to
picture that great original bathing woman. |
shall stroll down the beach and ask the uncouth
descendant or the Barnegat pirates who nlres out
bathing suits what he thinks OF the matter.
Year: 1874

The Boston Post discusses the question with can
dor ana forbearance, regretting the unfortunate
circumstances which tend to cast u shadow over
friendly struggle tor eminence 1T thinks that
the hasiy accusations made within the last few
days will doubtless be followed by the relegation
or the whole affair 10 the chapter of accidents, for
says the POST


it is equally inconceivabc that Harvard snould
risk It's lame by Intentionally loulng Yale or
that the latter should deliberately wreck its chances
OF success by using Its Slightly advanced position
to get in the path OF It's competitor. The excite
ment OF hot rivalry, side by SIDE, Is quite enough
to account Tor an accident whose responsibility
can never be definitely fixed.
Year: 1874

The Rev. Father Ferris on the Beauties


OF Catholicity.


Yesterday morning q large and attentive con-
gregation was present at the high mass IN st.
Andrews, which was celebrated by Father Cur
ran. Immediately after the nrst gospel the Rev.
Daniel Ferris, late OF Belfast, Ireland, delivered
very instructive discourse on the beauty OF the
Catholic religion. He Grst demonstrated now
glorious and how worthy OF mans love is the
Church in her dogmas, and then pointed out how
the precepts which she imposes are most con.
ducive to mans happiness and the well being Of
society. In conclusion he gave an admirable ex-
position OF the love of the Church for her children
by showing that the instant we come into the
world she receives US into her arms by pouring on
our heads the saving waters OF baptism, and from
that time forward she never loses sight
OF us. Scarcely have we come TO the
use OF reason when she confirms US In the
iaith by anoJner sacrament. and during our entire
journey through this valley OF tearsN is ever
ready to regcnerate US by the sacrament OF pen.
ance and nOurish our souls with 'tnc bread OF
angels.o And even at our deathbed she Is pres
ent with the sacrament OF extreme JUNCTION TO re-
ccve our last sigh and give back our souls into
the hands OF Him who created them.


In return tor all these tavors she expects us to
espouse her interests, 10 sympathlze with her IN
her sorrows, TO share III her Joys and to applaud
at her triumpns. We should apply ourselves, as
to a source Of Joy and consolation. 70 the Church,
doctrines, our happiness in the observance OF her
precepis. and our salvation in the abundance OF
the aids which she offers US to win the crown OF
eternal glory.
Year: 1874

Lamb on one side and the pubucans and harlots
on the other. We cannot even deceive ourselves
in any belief that we are. doing that which we
should not do. There Is no middle position aud
chance OF escaping from the vengeance OF God II
He Is dispeased. christ explained tins cry plainly
Himself wnen lie saiu III you not with you are
against me-" Our choice is, then. between these
two. If our lives are constant endeavor TO
please Him, then lie may JUSTIFY U.s. but there Is no
possibility Of any other condition out condenna-
ton. God Is the great ruler who may pardon Us,
the acts which we commit and by our laith IN Him.
II We live rghteousy and in respect for the laws OF
God, then lie may pardon and save us. If we live
otherwise, eternal suffering will be the penalty.


Mr.. Irving elaborated upon this tGeory OF the
Qualification OF man by faith and preached y very
erective discourse.
Year: 1874

When, several years ago. the democrats OF
Newark won majority OF two in the Common
Council and it was expected that there would be
made a general sweep of the city offices a tre-
mendous crowd flied the Common Council Cham
Der and bore so heavily on 1t that reasonable
Tears were entertained that the foor would give
way. The ceiling OF the foor below did give way,
and caused a precipitate adjournment OF the Police
Court Upon examination the building was found to
Next week the new Council meets with a demo-
cratic majority, so that clean sweep oil the city
Offices Is Inevitable An immense crowd or
spectators Is anticipated and In order to prevent
any danger therelrUm the proper authorities are
taking timely steps TO strengthen the building
Is pretty old ana was used Tor notel before being
purchased bv the city.
Year: 1874

Moses Diment, jewish rabbi, was imprisoned
by Police Justice Wandell for abandonment OF his
wife. Liebe The wIfe was present. but her testi-
mony was not reduced to writing. Defendant ad-
mitted that he had not contributed to his wie's
support, and the Justice, hearing from third
party that the man was poor, ordered him to pay
81 week and be committed until he gave $500
bail. The wlle took out habeas corpus for the
husbands release, through Philip Lew, on the
ground that she did not want to compel him to
support her or be put in prison that he Is poor
and rabbi out OF employment, and that there was
no testimony taken IN wrltng and no record Of
conviction filed with the County Clerk. The case
was argued yesterday. ana Judge DOnOnue decided
to-Gay that the supreme Court can review aban-
comment cases on the question OF jurisdiction by
TIE magistrate, and, on the facts, discharged the
prisoner on the ground that the magistrate had no
lurlSdlCtIun.
Year: 1874

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


Your comments on the political merits OF our
newiy-appointed Commissioners OF Charities and
Correction are not, on the whole, correct Mr..
Donnelly has never been merchant, except that
OF retail liquor dealer as silent partner; he has
never been out OF politics; for the last twenty
years has always managed to hold some little sine
cure; mas done well IN that respect under the
Tweed ring. II man OF wealth. no doubt it was
made during the war, since he followed the army
FOR That purpose. A CONSTANT READER.
Year: 1874

Parties living near the East Lake
complain that skaters build fires on the
ice and leave them to he blown about
endangering the prairie grass and the
adjoining property. No law against
burning the lake but look out for the
Drairie
Year: 1874

Navigation closed on Lake Okabena
on Monday night. The ice is much
smoother than usual, the East Lake es-
pecially being smooth as glass. The
boys are of course running their skates
to.their full capacity day and night
We are now getting this climate reduc-
ed down to about the proper consisten-
cy, and we hope by judicious praise and
just rebuke to make this the most ex.
emplary climate on the continent.
Year: 1874

The Okabena Mills for day two past
have been running the full "a hours,
and still cannot supply the demand for
their excellent Okabena brand of -four.
They have just received an order for a
carload from a Duluth dealer and an
other dealer in Oscaloosa, Iowa, writes
that he must have some more at once
for his customers are not willing to
buy any other brand.