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Year: 1874

weighed anchor and ran out her big
guns, but did not fire shot. Dark
hess fell down on the scene as the
boats reached the ship. Then she
sent round shot toward the light,
which fell short and threw great
fountain of water into the air.


The girls saw it, and dropping the
drum and fife, sat down on the beach
and laughed till they cried.


That night the ship sailed away:
The great American army of two had
arrived, and she thought it wise to
retreat in time.


Rebecca is still living, old end
feeble in body, but brave in spirit
and strong in patriotism. She told
this story herself to the writer, and
it is true.-iH NicholdS.
Year: 1874

HIGHLANDER AT SEA.-On one oc'
casion a Highlander sailed in the
packet from Aberdeen to Graptou
1t was the first time that Donald had
been on board ship, and the novel
scene interested him greatly. So
long as the vessel was in smooth
water he enjoyed the sail very much,
but ere long squall came up, caus'
ing the vessel to pitch and roll in a
manner which to Donald was very
alarming. Irritated by being bumped
about, and suffering besides, from
disagreeable internal sensations, he
made his way to the deck to find
out the cause of the ships bad be.
hayior. Arrived there he vas taking
survey Of the scene, when his eyes
lighted on the steersman. The latter
did not work by the wheel, but by
the old fashioned. long-handled tiller,
and after eyeing his proceedings for
a minute, the cloud Of wrath on the
Highlander's brow grew black as
night. He advanced toward the
steersnan in a stealthy way, and the
instant he was in reach Knocked him
down by blow with bis fist, ..exclaim-
ing, is be did so,--


@Take that, you william for kittlin'
her tail wi that dom'd stick, and max
IN her jump.
Year: 1874

How TO STACK GRAIN.-Unless a
stacker is an expert, it will always be
better to set pole firmly in the
ground and build the stack around it.
A pole at the cprter will aid the
stacker to carry up his work true; and
it will prevent a stack from leaning
When commencing a stack the Ohic
Farmer says, set pp two bundles
against each other, and others against
these until circle is formed slopipl
from center to circumference, eaof
row half the length of a shea
further out than the one before it.
Carry out the foundation IN this way
until it is of the desired size, and
then outside lay q double row OF bun
dies and press them down well. The
foundation being now prepared, builc
upon it by laying the tiers of sbeayot
from outside toward the centre, eacl
row tapping butts to band. Gradu
ally lay out until the stack has at
tained the height desired-that is, lei
each row of butts project a tritie
further than the one beneath, so tina
the circumference of the stack will
gradually increase in sizeas it is carried
up to half way point, and theI
gradually draw in until the top i
reached. Caution must be used no
to make tho stack too haring. W
have found it a good plan to let on
tier Of bundles project some t9u
inches at the point where it is decides
to begin drawing in for the top; thi
furnished what may be termed caves
If the stack is to stand an indeflnit
time before threshing, il will pay t,
give considerable attention to thatch
ing the top. At all events it shopl'
have a regular topping of bog gras
or hay
Year: 1874




We hope that the blindest and
stupidest Of Mr.. Beecher's personal
friends will be able to see from this
moment that they have acted upon a
most cruel and dangerous presump-
tion in assuming that he was guilt
less and in pushing Mr.. Tilton to
to the proofs. Nobody who cared
to inform Aimself could fail to see
from the outset that there was basis
of truth for the scandal and that Mr..
Beecher had been guilty Of some in
discretion. !, His most prudent
friends, his congregation and, We be,
lieve, country at large, accept this
conclusion. and, in view of al the
circumstances, resolved that the
moral strength and influence of tile
great preacher was too great price
to pay for single improptiety or II,
discretion. The country has madf
up its mind to bear with this one Of
fense, forgiying rather than excusing
and not make it the occasion qt
breaking down the influence, the
work and the noble character Of the
man.
Year: 1874

SLEraHs AND STREET CARs-Yesterday was
q good day for sleighs, but bad day for
street cars. The merry Naturalization ofthe
bells was heard in the streets and suburbs,
and New York had carnival Of sleighing
not equalled for years. But the snow which
gave so much pleasure in this way was the
cause of equal trouble and discomfort to
pedestrians and passengers in the cars. The
interruption to travel on the principal avenues
was very great and if we hope that Mayor.
elect Wickham was one OF the sufferers for tho
want of rapid transit we trust that we shall
not be considered malicious. We only desire
that as municipal official he may appreciate
the misfortunes of the people.
Year: 1874

that the Supreme Court should have any
voice whatever in the canvass for the Presi-
dency. The proposal Is that the Supreme
Court should determine the canvass and issue
the certificate of election. This is ministe-
rial function, and should not be imposed upon
the courts Our Supreme Court cannot be
kept too far away from legislation
or the exercise of any direct ministerial
or political power The trouble with
the Mexican system of republicanism
arises largely from the connection between
the Supreme Court and the Presidency. 1t
would be much better to adopt an amendment
forbidding any judge on the Supreme Bench
to be candidate for Office at the pain of for
feiting his judgeship. These, however, are
criticisms affecting that part Of Mr.. Wright's
amendment that goes outside of the one real
living point at issue. We do not want
widely-sweeping measure of radical legisla-
ton. In all matters of this kind we must set
tie one point at time; and the point now is
C@sarism. Let US have an amendment ex-
pressing this simple idea, that no persons
elected to the Office of President or Vice Presi-





same Offices. This is plain, clear.cut
and comprehensive. It is the issue which
was decided at the last election, and
democrats as well as republicans can
have no sincere hesitancy in at once
giving voice to it. In New York we found it
necessary in the Office of the Sheriff fearing
that the possession of so much power by any
officer would lead him to use it corruptly or
tyrannically, in the hope Of retaining
power. If these arguments have force
when applied to simple local Office,
with how much more force do they apply to
the President, who commands q hundred
thousand ofice-holders and the disbursement
of millions! Democrats and republicans are
alike on the record in favor of the simple
proposition we submit. If General Grants
friends say that the third term suggestion is a
dishonorable one and a reflection on his
patriotism they cannot hesitate to vote for the
one term amendment, which will protect ell
future Presidents from the same injustice. If
they oppose the measure, then let them 60 on
the record as advocates of C@sarism whenever
Caesar comes. As it is. there is no reason why
true patriots in Congress should not press this
amendment to immediate discussion. The
country has decided the question, and Con-
gress cannot dare to ignore the voice of the
country. Upon the democrats rests the i'm
mediate responsibility. Let them begin the
agitation and we shall see if the republicans
will avoid the issue.
Year: 1874

We presume Mr.. Wickham, who has lived
in New York for long time, understands the
difficulty of getting up town. It was very
easy for him, last November, to get to the
Mayors office, but we judge that he will find
it much harder to get away from it, Even
Mayors are dependent upon horse cars and
omnibuses, and if Mr.. Wckham, wearied of
their delays should find refuge in pedestrian
ism or a coupe it is to be hoped that he will
not be selfshly content either with his legs or
his equpage. Thousands of the people who
will live under his Chief Magistracy can
neither walk nor ride, and they demand
more speedy transit from the portion OF New
York in which their business is transacted 10
the section in which they live. The people
want better accommodations for travel in the
city limits, and they depend upon Mr.. Wick
ham to give it.


Very few Of the citizens of New York can
walk five hundred miles in six days, and many
of them are not particularly desirous to wa Tx
six miles in Ave hundred days. The large
majority of our inhabitants are absolutely
dependent upon the cars and stages Tor trans
portation, and these vehicles is notorousy
insufficient to supply the popular demand.
The result is that the citizens Of New York are
driven out OF the city to find more convenient
homes in Brooklyn, Jersey City and other
suburbs OF the metropolis. The Hudson River
and Erie railroads carry thousands of the pop
Year: 1874

THE VIcKsDuRG TROUBLES. The President
tion in respect to the recent disturbances in
Mississippi, and the document will be found
in another column. He acts in accordance
with the desire of the State Legislature
and commands the whites to disperse,
under the threat Of the interference
of the United States troops AS there
are no dsorderly persons at present
the necessity of this order is not very appar-
ent; but we suppose the President is glad to
have the opportunity Of reinstating Crosby
and his friends in Office. II the proclamation
was needed at all it was ten days ago; now it
seems superauous exercise Of Presidential
authority.
Year: 1874

ulation which really belongs 70 New York to
adjacent towns, which are created and sus-
tanned by metropolitan deficiencies. 1t Is more
convenient to have a home ten miles
beyond the limits of the city than
Ave miles within, and time is saved to our
business men by residing in Elizabeth or
Paterson rather than in Westchester. This
should not be SO. It is criminal blunder to
make this great city mere place of traffic
a commercial market without homes-espe-
cially when we know that such q policy is
suicidal, and ultimately must give New York
a dependent instead of commanding posi-
ton.


Rapid transit is the great want of New York.
We trust that Mr.. Wickham understands this
Mayoralty will use the influence of his posi-
tion to obtain it. The Mayor of New York,
under our amended constitution, is almost
as important a parsonage as the Presi-
dent of the United States, and Just
as General Grant can give the coun-
try sound and popular financial policy,
so can Mr.. Wickham give this city the quick
transit which all its interests demand. If he
will attend to the local needs Of the metropo-
lis he will earn an honorable place in its
records. If he neglects this supreme duty his
rule will become odious in the estimation Of
the people More is expected of him than
has been of any Mayor for many year, and
more should be performed. Mr.. Wickham
should not be slow to undertake this duty,
and we trust that, as Shakespeare says 'the
spirit Of the times will teach him speed"
Year: 1874

The EVIDENCE in the inquest in the case of
the death of Captain Bourne IS printed to-day,
and the verdict of the jury generating from
blame the unfortunate and innocent agent in
the killing will be approved by the public.
The fatal shooting is another proof that the
only pistols which are dangerous are those
which are known ''not to be loaded" 1t is q
lesson to be careful in the handling of dan
gerous weapons which ought to be needed,
but, we suppose, will not be- People are
always sure that such weapons are safe.
Year: 1874

The QUESTION of color in the public schools
of New Orleans continues to excite the citizens,
and it is likely that it will be finally decided
in favor of separate education of the races.
Year: 1874

no such tendency, and Is therefore sham
measure of redemption. II deserves to rank
no higher than as dexterous political dodge
for giving deceptive appearance Of unity to
the republican party on this great question.
Year: 1874

The Standard, OF Oskaloosa, says
Judge Loughridge has signified 10
his friends in that city that he Will
be candidate for denomination for
Congress. The Judges going upon
the track again will make it breezy
in the canvass in that District
State Register.


The Register is eminently correct
in its last statement. If Judge
Loughridge should go before the
convention seeking denomination
it will be well for him TO have his
wires well laid beforehand, and ma
nipulated with more than his usual
skill. Without intimating that Mr..
Loughridge has failed in duty to-
ward his constituency thus far during
his present term, we deem 1t best to
say candidly in advance that, in our
opinion, if the Republican party OF
this District hopes TO choose the man
to represent the District in the next
Congress, its convention must name
new man. This is not a threat
against the present incumbent, but
merely the utterance Of firm con-
viction that if the delegates to the
convention are fairly chosen and fair
ly represent the party, Mr.. l.. VIII
be allowed to retire upon such Con-
gressional honors as he has already
won. We here file our prediction
that If he should by such doubtful
means as those used in ~, secure a
denomination in IA, he and his
friends will find cause after the cleo
tion to lament their want OF fore
sight. We have men in the District
who are at least peers OF Judge l.. in
ability and fitness for the position,
who are sound upon the current Is
sues, who can go before the people
unhampered by any clogs Of suspic-
ion AS to uprightness of character,
who will have no doubtful records to
clear up, and who can carry the full
vote of the party. If our nominee
be not chosen from the ranks Of such
men the fed would better be surren-
dered without struggle. If wis.,
dom and proper consideration for the
interests of the people prevail in our
party councils, our usual majority In
this Dist. will not be materially re-
duced. Let our acts be consistent
with our professions, and we need
have little anxiety as to the results
lat the polls.
Year: 1874

The result OF the late Connecticut
election is cited in proof Of the fact
that the people Of New England are
not in favor Of contraction, although
their members in Congress and the
legislature may be, as rule, strict
contractionist8. The struggle for "a
decrease Of the currency to specie
basis is an effort Of capital against la
bor. The man whose capital Is in
money or bank stock favors contrac-
ton, knowing that il will increase
the rate Of interest and advance his
financial welfare. The man who is
in debt will be forced to borrowing
and perhaps to bankruptcy, and his
misfortune is good luck to the man
who has capital to invest in the
deprecated assets of the bankrupt.
The wrecker is enriched by salvage,
Foal weather is misfortune to the
mariner-opportunity and good-luck
to the wseeker. SO hard times,
brought about by contraction Of the
currency, means prosperity to the
der-adversity to the borrower.
Contractionists must go TO the wall
when they face popular vote.


Any great or sudden imitation or
contraction Of the currency is an evil
TO be stunned. The capitalists, who
are usually the rulers in official capac-
tiles, hold a check upon the tendency
toward imitation upon the part Of the
poorer masses. The latter hold the
power at the polls, and can check Of
Year: 1874

A Diamond on exhibition at Bos-
ton is as large as hazelnut, and Is
estimated to be worth six hundred
tons Of railroad iron, three hundred
tons of sugar or five thousand barrels
Of -four.
Year: 1874

From the Cincinnati Commercial.


WASHINGTON, April 2.-Dispatehes
and letters have been received here
from Massachusetts, indicating that
the Legislature will continue to vote
daily for Senator, but that there is no
likelihood of arriving at a choice. 1t
is stated that there is an expectation,
if not a tacit understanding, that no
choice will be made by the Legislature,
and that body viii adjourn, leaving
vacant the unexpired term of Senator
Sumner. As the vacancy occurred
while the Legislature was in session,
the Governor can have no chance to
appoint a successor, as would have
been his duty in the event of the death
of Mr.. Sumner during the vacation of
the Legislature. If the above expec-
tation should be realized, it is predict
ed that the livelest and hottestpersonal
political contest ever known in Massa-
chusetts Will ensue tins summer, as
there will be involved not only the
Governorship, but new Legislature
which viii have to elect a United
States Senator for the long term, SIX
wears from the 4th of next March.
Year: 1874

From the GallaIin Ieilnessetith.


We are satisfied that certain wire
pulIers in various parts of the State
are deliberately trying to bring about
a union of the johnson element and the
Radicals upon the basis of division
of the spoils of office, This programme
Is boldly avOwed in certain quarters of
East Tennessee, and we think we see
evidences Of the same thing in other
localities. We do not know how the
miserable attempt viii succeed else
uhere, but we feel safe in saying that
1t viii receive very cold comfort in this
country. Thepeople here that support
ed Mr.. johnson in his last race for
Congress will have nothing to do with
any such project. Nine-tenths of
them are for harmony and concert Of
action on the part of those opposed to
Ehe ruinous spirit and tendencies of
Radicslism, and for a united support
OF honest and able men who will fight
its measures and policies; and in thus
supporting such men, they will not
stop to inquire whether theyt were for
johnson two years ago or against him
We predict that the man who attempts
TO revive the Johnson Cheatham issue,
viii be signally rebuked by the people
in this county at the polls.
Year: 1874

AN IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT OPPOSED BY
LAZY LABoRERs.


Happening to walk along the Baltimore
Central Railroad. in the southern section OF
Oxford, says the Press of that Borough, where
the track is being raised some eight inches to
suit the new briuge in course of erection over
the Peach Bottom railway, we stopped few


minutes to observe the work. Several men
were employed raising the rails and ties bodi-


y and filling up underneath. The lifting up
of the rails and ties, which is usually done by
two men with crOwbarS, was here very success
fully done with Wilson's patent track litter,
little iron frame with lifting screw, which
was operated very easily by one man, and the
track was held by it steadily in Its exact place
while the crowbar men" attended to the bus
iness of filling up under the ties. The boss in
formed us that this simple and cheap contriy-
ance saved the work and wages OF TWO men
all the time where the work of raisirg the
track was required, and enabled them a better
opportunity of getting the track level. On
asking why ii was not in general use on rail-
roads, he replied that one OF the reasons was
that 'the workmen were opposed to its use as
it tended to shorten work. and prevented the
men from enjoying the comparatively easy
task of sitting on the crowbar while the filling
up was done" We accepted this as a very
odd reason why the track litter lad not been
introduced on ohter roads, but ON reflection
came to the conclusion that there was some
truth in the remark.
Year: 1874

Last evening at the Wesleyan Female College
the musical entertainment previously noticed In
the GAZETTE proved quite success. Quite n
large audience was present, who acknowledged
their appreciation Of the superior performance,
both vocal and instrumental, by frequent presep-
tations Of beautiful bouquets Several parts OF the
programme, at the solicitation of the audience,
We're repeated q second time, which is sufficient
evidence oil the excellence OF the entertainment
without further comment.


The stage was gaily decorated with evsrgreens
OF every description, and ornamented in a man.
ner which can only be done by far ones such as
participated in the entertainment, whose presence
served every deficiency in the way of ornams mt
and rendered the scene one of a most interestin O
character and not the slightest imperfection was
visible, even in the imagination of the most fas-
tldious. Every one seemed well pleased with
the evenings entertainment, and frequent e7cia-
nations of delight were heard from the audience
as they reluctantly retired from tho binding.


This was q commendable undertaking Ia the
management Of the institution, and will doubt
less go far toward increasing its already extensive
popularity both at home and abroad. The pro-
ceeds, as previously stated, are TO be devoted to
the use of the Wilmington Union Aid Society,
and will greatly aid In alleviating the sufierings
Of the unfortunate ones in our midst who have
been reduced TO poverty (of which the present
season has been 90 prolfc) by the scarcity of
money 90 keenly felt 10 every department OF bus
ness.
Year: 1874

Observation-Disclosures Riding and Herd
man, who were suspended to await the result Of
the Interrogation, BY the Levy Court commtte
Of the recent escape Of two prisoners, from New
Castle Jail, have been reir stated. The invetti-
CATION tailed to show that the escape was due TO
any relaxation of official vigilance on the part of
the Wardens.
Year: 1874

MILWAUKEE, March 16-Some time
since an old woman named Crossway
living alone few miles from Prairie Du
Chien, was found dead in her house
which had been ranSacked and plundered


Last week the body was dIsInterred and
an Analysis made which proved the pres
ence Of arsenic in the stomach. Some notes
belonging TO the deceased had, In the
meantime, been found In the possession
lot a neighbor named George Burmanr
and he and his sister have been arrested