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Year: 1874

While the present Legislature is engaged
in plugging the leaks to our State Treasury,
and regulating our State institutions so that
they will afford the greatest good at the
least cost, we would again remind them
that one of the institutions that returns the
least good, according 10 the cost, is our
State Normal School. All owing to its To-
cation. This institution is now calling for and
needs large appropriations, in order to keep
it up to respectable standard, and will con-
tinue to need them as long as its location re-
mains where it is. But move it; establish
it in conjunction with the State University,
and thus lessen the expenses Of both, at
least one-fourth, and increase the advan-
tages of each in greater proportion. San
Jose is neither central, convenient nor
cheap; and if it is pleasant and healthy,
Berkley is more SO, and has all the other
advantages of the former. A State Nor
NAL School at San jose is about as absurd
as a State Reform School stuck in the woods
on the banks of Feather River seven miles
above Marysve. The latter was, to use
slang word, a "fzzle," nd the former
will soon prove no better. The consequence
was that San Francisco, which had and has
one-third the population Of the State, and
half the subjects needing reformation, was
compelled, as matter of economy, to re-
form her own youths; and her patronage
withdrawn, the State institution had to sue
cumb, and now stands in its laouldering SOL
itude monument of human folly. 1t is
just so in the case Of the State Normal
School. San Francisco, which furnishes ov-
er one-half the substantial teachers of
the State, will find it necessary for her
own good to establish city Normal School,
and then our State Normal School must fol-
low the fate of our State Reform School.
Establishing this school at San Jose was an
error, and the sooner this error is corrected
the better. The expenses of erecting suta-
BILE buildings at Berkley would not be any
more than is needed to finish the present ov-
ergrown elephant. And when once estab-
lished, the expenses of maintaining it will
not be much, if any more, than one-third
what it costs at present. The attendance
would be much greater, and consequently
much more good would be accomplished.
And the advantage to the pupils derived
from association with the faculty and stu
dents of the University and the use Of the
apparatuses of said institution, would be in
calculable.
Year: 1874

Yes, with this, our first edition in the
year 1854 we wish you all-everybody
who reads this, whether political friend Oh
foe, Happy New Year. Among our po-
ltcal enemies are some Of our warmest per-
sonal friends. And why should it be Other
wise? Our politics are but the result oi
our opinions, and it is right that in opinions
men should differ Every man has right
to his own, which are often moulded from
his early education. Though ever SO vio-
lent, they are only different views of the
same subject. You may be right, we may
be right, neither may be right. None but
God knows who are right. We respect ev-
cry man who has an opinion and dare ex-
press it, whether agreeing with us or not,
makes no difference. So, again we say to
all Happy New Year. Not alone to the
rich, who robe in furs 10 keep out the cold,
or in selfshness to smother their better ma
ture; who recne at ease on velvet sofas, in
respondent parlors, beside the glowing en-
5ers, while the beating storms of New
Years day howl dismalIy against the win
dow -shutter who have provided handsome
presents for each member of the family, and
costly viands and stimulants for the merry
making day; who ride in fine carriages with
liveried servants in attendance; not alone to
these we say but to ALTO the widow in
her grief and solitude; to the orphan in his
tattered garments; to the poor who shiver
and suffer for the necessaries of life; to the
busy-brained speculator in his office; to the
tireless merchant behind his counter; to the
scholar in his studio; to the sun-tanned far
mer in his rural quietude; to the weather
beaten miner in his dreary cabin; to all,
from the poorest mortal that exists beneath
the canopy to the proudest in the land, we
wish in our hearts Happy New Year.
And why should we not The Old Year
has gone; another turn has been made in
the march of time. The year 1873 has
leaped forever from us to take its abode
with its predecessors on that echoess shore.
True, the old year, though passed forever
away with its deeds, has left on the heart
many and varied pictures of life, death, sor
ow and happiness.


One short yearl 1t seems but yesterday
since we stood at the christening of the last
and laid our varied gifts on the altar Of its
BIRTH Now the future is before us. Throw
open the blinds Let the sunlight of true
manhood in upon our hearts. Open the
hand of charity and benevolence, and blot
out the wrongs of the past by better flu
ture. Let those who have wronged US be
forgiven. Let our good intentions be
strengthened.


How like a strange dream of joy and
trouble is the past. But while the past lies
in the dark gulf of eternity, we again turn
our eyes to the bright and promising future,
and again wish ALL all a "Happy New
Year."
Year: 1874

CRUEL INJUSTICE Railroad cbicka-
dee press throughout the State are endeav-
oring to make stock out of Luttrell's vote
on the back-salary grab. The country de-
manded complete repeal of this obnoxious
law, and will quietly consent to nothing less
When the Butler faction presented bill
compromising the act instead of repeating it
entire, Luttrell, Of course, as was his
duty, voted against it. Now the chicks set
up a howl, and say that even Luttrells
warmest friends were greatly mortified on
hearing how he voted on this important
matter. Such attacks from such source
have no weight. The people are not so
blind yet that they can be thus easily de-
ceived, and such transparent, flimsy, false
accusations, while they exalt the accused
in the minds of honest men, turn like
boomerang and smite the accuser.
Year: 1874

Notwithstanding the arguments set forth
from time to time by certain class of edu-
Gators, that corporal punishment ought to be
abolished in schools, we have always be-
leved, and our belief became stronger by
experience, that corporal punishment, judi
ciously administered, was indispensibly
necessary in securing the most satisfactory
results in school government. The best ar
guments we have ever seen put forth in
substantiation of our views are contained in
the following extract from report Of a
New York committee, appointed to inyest-
gate this subject, which we commend to the
earnest consideration of teachers every
where:


"The Committee on Teachers of the
Public Schools of New York, have submit
ted to the Board of Education long re-
port in favor of the restoration of corporal
punishment in the schools, in which they
state that they have examined at considera-
BILE length twenty-five of the principals of
our male grammar schoos, primary depart
ments and primary schools, to ascertain
their views as to the success of the expert
ment of the present system of exclusive
moral suasion upon the discipline and schol-
arshp of our schools. The persons exam
ined were chosen in part by lot and partly
on account of their experience, and some on
account of their having dispensed with cor
poral punishment before it was forbidden by
the Board. They state as the result of their
inquiry that the unanimous sentiment Of
these teachers is in favor of the restoration
to principals of male grammar and primary
departments of the right to infct corporal
punishment, under proper restrictions, upon
wlfully disobedent and incorrigible boys,
and that such a change would be not only
highly beneficial but is indispensable to the
proper discipline and general progress of the
schools


The Committee in their report go into ex-
tensive particulars in regard to the change
for the worse which has taken place in the
discipline of the schools and even in the
conduct Of the children out of school, They
state that obedience to ordinary commands
relating to the customary exercises of the
classes, is no longer prompt and exact; will
full and defiant dsobedience is much more
common than heretofore, and manifestations
of ill-temper and il-manners much more
frequent; insolent behavior and indifference
and disrespect toward all school authority
have greatly increased; gross disobedience
in all sorts of matters such as to require the
interference of some authority external to
the teacher has greatly increased; pupils in
the higher classes are less docile than form
erly; teachers have, to some extent, fallen
into the habit of overlooking offenses com
mitted by boys known to be beyond parent
al control, and have thus lowered thei
standards Of discipline to the injury of tbei
pupils; children are ruder both in md out o
school, etc."
Year: 1874

The question of compulsory education
seems likely to be prominent in the discus
sions of our Legislators before the session
ends. Senator Finney, of San Mateo, has
already introduced bill which provides
that every child shall be compelled to at
tend school during the term school shall be
kept in the district, provided its health will
admit; or otherwise its parent or guardian
to pay a fine. We hope the hill will not
pass. Such an act, fitting an absolute
monarchy, would be disgraceful to Re-
public, and especially the model one of the
world Honest opinion compels us to de-
precate any measure calculated to deprive a
citizen of his honest, individual rights, and
especially when it comes to stepping across
his threshold and attempting to dictate his
family affairs. Where is the man who
would be willing to have school committee
come into his house, take his children from
his arms, as it were, and contrary to his
own judgment and desires, place them, by
force of law, in charge Of country school
ma am? Where is the woman who, be-
cause she persisted in not sending her chi
dren to school through rain, hail and snow
every day, would like to see her husband
compelled to pay out $50 of the money laid
up to settle store accounts, or, in default
thereof, see him dragged to jail? Such
persons do not exist within the limits of our
Republic. Then how can such measure
find favor? We would like to see the chill
dren Of our country universally educated.
But to try to force this result by direct law
would be as futile as an attempt to compel
by law everybody to be religious; which
would be condemned in minute as an act
calculated to pervert everything that is free
in tie nature Of our government. Repub-
licans, in order to keep up reputation for
progress, are, and have been, too often dis
posed to step too far. This compulsory ed
ucation question finds most favor in the
ranks of the Republican party, and this is
only another instance where, for the novelty
of the thing, they are disposed 10 adopt a
measure suited only to despotism. Gerrit
Smith, though, radical Republican Of New
York, makes the following sensible remarks
on this q question, which we find in the Er-
Gniner:


"Tbe proposition for compulsory educa-
ton meets with growing favor; and the more
strangely 80 because the example of Prus-
sia is cited in its behalf. However well
such compulsion may harmonic with des-
potic Government, it is quite out Of place
in republic. 1t may suit the genius of a


people who are owned by their ruler; but it
is entirely unsuited to a people, each one Of
whom owns both hims If and his children.
We dishonor ourselves and our form Of gov
ernment when we look to Prussian policy
for the moulding Of our children. Fatally
Injurious to their character would be such
moulding. Our laws and traditions encour-
age our children to freedom of thought and
freedom of speech; but narrow is the range
to which she limits hers. 1t is her boast
that she provides for the education of all
Year: 1874

GONE TO THE BoTToM.-The steamer
Virginius, over which there has been SO
much ink spilled and good newspaper room
wasted recently, to say nothing about the
waste of blood her tantrums have OCCASION
ed, has gone with her deeds, whether dark
or deserving, to the bottom of the briny
deep. Though this notorious vessel has
gone-gone forever-her deeds will live in
history for ages. She was in very leaky
condition when received from the Spanish
authority. and proved unable to stand the
trip from Cuba to New York. When of
Cape Fear she went down; and off Cape
Fear her remains must lie forever.
Year: 1874

And have great many agents yet to hear from.


No doubt is entertained of the sale Of every
ticket before the drawing, but whether all are
sold OF not the concert and drawing will posi-
lively and unequivocally take place on the day
now fixed, and if any remain unsold they will
be cancelled and the prizes will be reduced in
proportion to the unsold tickets.


Only 10000 tickets have been issued and
Year: 1874

VOU are Individually and collectively mott
i fed by this announcement that by the end
of this month and year, am about to make my
first 20 years clean up. Having been in busi-
ness over that length Of time amongst you, and
never called on you in this way before, hope
you will


ALL COME AND SEE ME-!
And il you have not all got the coin to iquidate,
COME AND SETTLE, BY NOTE OR 9TH


ERWISE.
But in any event come and settle, as l am in
need of all the money can get hold Of, to pay
my own debts
CONTRACTED FOR YOUR ACCOMMODA-


TION.
Any who disregard this invitation may feel
annoyed hereafter, as this is no joke, for l will
commence on the first of January, 1874, by
laying an embargo on your commissary and
take such other steps as may be necessary TO o.
feet the objects set forth herein.


Your Friend


ROBERT GORDON
1xu
Year: 1874

Charles Jansen, a German merchant, accumu-
lated fortune in Germany, and then selling out his
business came to America. Since his arrival in this
country although not engaged in any regular business,
he has endeavored to increase his capital by specuang
in stocks During the past two months he has had In
his possesson the following bonds Five United states
Fivetwenty bonds Of the issue OF 1865 for $1,000 each


five Union Pacific Railroad bonds for $1,000 each, and
five Brooklyn City Water Loan certificates for $1,000
each Apprehensve that he left the bonds in his
in his boarding ghouse1at NOAH West Twentyeehth-st
they might be stolen by sneak thieves he has kept them
on his person since he bought them carrying them
in large wallet. In putting on his clothes yesterday
morning he put the wallet in the back pocket Of his
After breakfast he walked about Central Park for
eral hours At last he went to the Arsenal and looked
at the animals for quarter Of an hour pickpocket
stole the wallet Jansen reported his loss at Police
Headquarters yesterday afternoon, and received the
promise OF superintendent Waling that the police would
endeayor the bonds and arrest the thieves
Year: 1874

The Nameless Club of Brooklyn played
their second game for the amateur chsmpionship with
the Stars Of Newark at Prospect Park Saturday One
thousand persons witnessed the game. 1t closely
contested up TO the end OF the h inning, when the
score stood five TO four in favor Of the Nameless Club.
After this the Stars made number Of errors allowing
their opponents to add to their score In
their other innings while they only succeeded in scOt
ing three and lost the by the following score
Year: 1874

Boston, Sept. 6.-The annual Autumn re-
ata of the Eastern Yacht Club took place yesterday
atternoon fine contributed to the success OF
the affair The Halcyon. Fearless, and Gauntlet were
the winners In their respective classes Tne corning
had no competitor and therefore could not take prZe'
The following Is the sailing time: -
Year: 1874

ACcIDENT.-Quite an excitement was
created this morning by span of hors-
es attached to wagon backing off into
deep water from the wharf lately occu-
pied by Stone & Burnett. The horses
made their way to the shore and all
were rescued with but little damage.
Year: 1874

I The present terminus of the MP.
Railroad at Tacoma, consists of par
TALLY built wharf, on which is large
building doing duty as warehouse, de-
pot, hotel, office, saloon, telegraph Of
fee, ETC., etc. Back of the wherf is a
bluff almost perpendicular and nearly
200 feet high. Along the side of this q
wagon road is graded, and the timber is
slashed and burnt for mile along the
shore, A buoy or raft, about $50 yards
from shore marks the depth of 55 faith
oms of water. Outside of that the only
chance to secure vessel is by hooking
to something in China. 1t is a remark
able fact that in all this country the
question is not so nnch where to find
water deep enough for ships to ride, but
where to find it shallow enough for them
to anchor.-Astori1n
Year: 1874

E2- 1t should be known to patrons
that one Of tho principal planks in the
platform of the patrons Of Husbandry is
to buy for cash. We acknowledge that
there are many cases in which 1t is a
great trial to abstain from buying on
credit. We know tha: many a luxury
and oven some Of the necessities Of life
will have to be dispensed with for time
for want Of cash to buy them. but let the
Patrons believe us 1t will be better to do
40 and 50 open the road to prosperity,
than to persist in running In debt.


~ Pay 'or your paper
Year: 1874

1--WE consider it stain upon the
military character Of the State that
there was but one company present
at the review by General Beauregard,
on Thursday last, at Houston. We
had thought so distinguished an
honor would have brought number
of the crack companies of the State
npon the ground on that occasion


Gen. DeBray, a brave soldier, and
one whose hand is "unstained witt
plunder," was present and assisted a,
the review.
Year: 1874

WeIe we NOveTn0T Oh leAas, OF q
member of the printing board, we
should plead guilty to the charge of
wishing to establish q Democratic
paper at Austin, and should not de-
muir when charged with an intention
to use the patronage Of the State to
accomplish the end. Some paper
must do the public printing, and If
paper personally agreeable to US,
were to propose to do 1t as cheaply
as any other, and at the same time
serve the interests Of the Democratic
party as an authoritative exponent Of
the tenets of the Democratic faith
that paper, providing it had the re.
quisite ability, purity and devotion to
the party, representing as it does, the
best interests of society, and all con
cerned, it would most undoubtedly
get it, and we, instead Of feeling
chagrin when charged with such an
act, would defend it, and rest salts
fed that instead of having done an
act of which to be ashamed, we
had but done our duty to the party
to whose confidence, we should have
been indebted for our position. If it
is right to be Democrat, it is right
to induce others to enter the true
told; then, any legitimate eNgine thai
would promise to forward that end,
or would serve as a tower of defense
and bulwark TO guard the life
OF Democracy, Is correct and
legitimate. Ii it is right
for the grocers to establish a
grocers' journal. Tho miners a min.
ers' journal, the Republicans, +
Republican jsurnal, how comes it to
be such serious offence, when tn,
leading citizen Of the State, the lead
ing Democrat in Texas, proposes to
do this. 1t is net clear even thai
this was the case, it has been 9,
charged only, and behold Tray
Blanche and Sweetheart are at once


baying on his track, as though som'


henioSs crime had been commit, ed
The News with its loose ideas of po-


!itical iealty, or business probity, ha


engaged in this war upon Governor
Coke and other papers, who owe al


they have, and are IN society, to tn
patronage Of the party, have Joined i


in the quarrel, and are beginning t.
| see how much they have compromls.


ed themselves by the extremely ille-
gal position, and are coming bacl
to their senses.


II we had succeeded in establish.


ing at Austin, pure, able and de.


voted advocate OF the principles o


the Democratic party, we shoult


have considered that we had deserved


well Of the party, and as. it lie, W,


don't feel that we have cause to blusl


for that or any other act of our Dem


ocratic lie.
Year: 1874

The wedding presents given to
Aiss Grant upon the occasion Of her
recent marriage aggregate in value
fifty thousand dollars. We wouldn't
mind getting married ourself under
similar circumstances.
Year: 1874

THEY who sail the air in balloons ex-
than they who 90 down to the sea in


ships. The recent aerial voyage of nj.


Durouf and his wife was fraught with


such appalling danger as to make it one
of the most remarkable in the history of
aeronautics. On the evening of the last


day of August they left Calais. For $50


yards they sailed in northerly direction,
| but their course was suddenly changed
to the northeast, and they stood out to


sea- Beneath them plainly glimmered
the beacons of both the English and


French lighthouses. No vessel was
seen upon the stormy waves and the
| night was gathering fast AS his course
| indicated that he was making for En-
gland the imperiled aeronaut saw the
necessity of economizing his ballast and
! passed the night in watching the extrem-
ity of his rope, seventy-seven yards long.
Whenever it touched the water he threw


out small quantity of BALLAST and, at
daylight, all the remainder of the light
ballast. For time his situation was
nearly similar to that of the ancient


mariner, who was


"Alone, alone, all, all alone


On deep and boundless sea-"


After time, being then mile in mid


air, he sighted some small craft, and


rather than take the chances of being


driven northward by an air current he


decided to lower himself into the water,


hoping that he might be picked up. A
fishing smack seeing his maneuver en-


deavored to cross his path. Into the


rough sea went the heavy ballast, and


finally the valve was opened and the


balloon descended until the ropes trailed


in the water. But the under current OF


air swept the silken past the oaken YES


sci and the poor voyagers seemed lost.


Still dauntless, monsieur cheered his


wife and preserved his own GOODNESS. 10


stop the speed of the balloon in order
that p small boat which had put off from


the fishing smack might reach him he
continued to spring the valve until the
car filled with water. Tremendous waves
dashed over the balloon and soon the


boat was lost to sight. After a time,


however, it was again seen making for
the imperiled passengers with all the
vigor which lusty Drawn and willing


heart could impart. Madame was SO be-
numbed with cold that her husband was


compelled to hold her in his arms lest
she should be washed from--the car into
the raging.seas Nothing but hope in the


onncoming boat saved his courage. Soon


she reached the car and took hold of the


balloon rope but was in danger OF


swamping from the strong jerks of the


air vessel The poor, corpse-like wife


was transferred with infinite trouble, her
husband the while endeavoring to cut


the ropes which held the inflated bag to


the car Presently he was dashed
AGAINST the boat. luckily falling into it /;


the balloon, relieved of the weight


bounded up and was borne off toward
Norway, while the brave navigators of


the sea carried the rescued sailors of the


air safe into Grimsby, England.
Year: 1874

Mint Sauce.-Take bunch of green
mint and chop it fine with knife, or
rub it in mortar; add one-quarter
pound of fine sugar and half pint of
sharp vinegar. Stir or rub well, and
serve cold. To be eaten with roast lamb.