smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1874

We scarcely know what to make of il.
Henry Watterson and Murat Halstead are two
of the shining lights of Western journalism.
Only few days ago they were psking tour
Of New England, having their own time avoid
ing the reporters if all is truth that is told
Mr.. Watterson goes to Washington and dis
covers that if the canvass should come OF this
year nothing could prevent Grants election for
a third term. To this statement Mr. Halstead
makes q mocking response, with limitations
about champagne and sherry bottles which we
do not quite comprehend but ending in, this
heroic style:-"But should he become Presi-
dent third time, it win be by the consent Of
the American people, in accordance with the
forms of the constitution and without any
surrender Of sovereignty on the part Of those
who would hurl from the Executive chair and
grind to fine dust any man who should pre-
sumo to hold the Presidential Office one hour
beyond the time to which he is entitled to ex-
ercise its prerogatiyes." Mr.. Halstead further
adds, as his opinion, that the third term idea
never had any existence except in the columns
of the HERALD.


This hardly states the case What the po-
litical journalists are beginning to say now
the HERALD said about year ago. A not un-
common fact, by the way, in the HERALD's
history. But we are concerned to witness this
difference of opinion between journalists 80
eminent and hitherto SO fraternal as the editions
of the Cincinnati Commercial and the Louis
vile Courier-JournaL
Year: 1874

History, it is generally admitted, repeats
itself, and any one who has read the veritable
history of Gil Bias will be astonished to find
that it is not at all uncommon for persons in
this free and enlightened capital of o great
Republic to experience adventures similar to
those that befen that worthy gentleman. For
example, Mr. John Clark was arrested on
the 1st of May. At the time this
gentleman had on his person jewelry to
the value of sixteen hundred dollars This
he deposited for safety with the doorman Of
the police station, and, strange to say, that
officer Of justice never thought necessary to
return the valuables. It appears Mr.. Geary,
the doorman in question, not having over
much confidence in the officers charged with
the administration Of justice. hid the jewelry
in order to prevent his comrades from stealing
it. History does not say whether he told
any of his pals where they might find
what he had so hidden, but whether
he told them or not the valuables sud-
denly disappeared and have not been seem
since by the owner. The over-careful Geary
has been charged with robbery, and it remains
to be seen how the disappearance of prison.
er's property can be explained away. We like
old customs, but the bringing OF prisoner
into o police station and robbing him is .
tradition of the times of Gil Bias we should
most willingly allow to become merely his
torical reminiscence. Is there not something
wrong which the Police Commissioners would
do well to set right in the organization of the
police stations when it is possible for robbery
law?
Year: 1874

An OLD TRICK REVIVED. --Assemblyman
Weed, Of Clinton, has discovered that the
Supply bill is not in the condition in which it
left the hands Of the conference committee
and finally became law. Between the time
of its passage and its arrival in the Executive
Chamber several little jobs are supposed to
have been fixed up" by those through whose
hands it passed; among others, one which
fixes the salary of the Superintendent of the
new Capitol building at ten thousand dollars
year. This operation Of inserting matter in
bills after their passage is an old Albany
trick, and, no doubt, is made profitable to the
clerks, especially in such q measure as Sup
p1y bill.
Year: 1874

THE ERIE RAILWAY reached o new dignity
yesterday in being made the subject of debate
in the British Parliament. Now that the sub
ject has been aired in the House of Commons
the investigations of Captain Tyler may be
made with increased dignity.
Year: 1874

| The intimation in the London Times that
Serrano purposes to offer the crown Of
Spain to Don Alfonso is important al
though it seems to be premature. Don
Alfonso, the Prince of the Asturias, was
born In 1857, at time when Serrano was so
high in favor with the Queen as to be made
Spanish Ambassador to Paris. He is now in
his seventeenth year, and has never shown
any capacity, il. indeed, capacity for govern
ment could be expected from the most gifted
human being at so early an age. When
Isabella was an exile she abdicated in favor of
the Prince, and he is now, therefore, the heir
to the throne by the female line of the Bour-
bon family, in opposition to Don Carlos who
is his cousin and heir to the male branch.
The accession OF Prince Alfonso would mean
the regency of Serrano, his elevation to the
rank of prince and his dictatorship in Spain
for some time to come. All the influence of
the great Powers Of Europe would be in favor
of the recall of Don Alfonso. It would be in
keeping with Serrano's ambition to take this
step. He might make himself King. but it
would be perilous experiment for soldier





an outlaw on more than one occasion, and
who would scarcely desire to burden his next
flight with q crown. The accession of Don
Alfonso simply means another term of mis-
government and another revolution.


Much will depend upon the republicans
and their attitude. As to M. CASTELAR,, the
telegraph did not correctly state his views
According to the cable the ex-President
had declared in favor of o federal repub-
lic-dividing up the different provinces
into States like the States of our Repub-
lie. But we do not so understand his declara-
ton. In letter to Madrid newspaper he
says that the time must soon come when the
republican party will issue proclamation,
''adding that our own convictions, our hopes,
disillusions and SORROWS, the very example of the
most republican nations, such as Switzerland
and the United States, compel us to abandon
a banner and policy Of which the shadow en-
genders anarchical cantons, and to defend the
only possible republic, and that which is truly
traditional among us, which considers nation
alities as entire organisms, Of which the men,
bers cannot be divided, even for time, with
out mortal danger, and which puts before oil
and above all that marvellous work of ten
centuries-the unity and integrity Of
our Spain The meaning of this is
that M. CASTELAR, is convinced that any
federal system would be weakness in Spain,
that Capitalization and national unity are the
main elements to be considered, and that
under a federal republic they would not be
secure. Our impression is that M. CASTELAR,
has made ON error. Federalism in Spain
seems to us to be the surest way to found
true republic. Capitalization in France led
to Napoleonism, and in the United States it is
leading us upon dangerous ground.
Year: 1874

being creditor OF the government. The bill
makes it optional with the Secretary of the
Treasury to redeem the greenbacks in bonds
or gold after four years. But ss four and q
half per cent bond will not rise to par he will
redeem in bonds and not in gold BY this
bill, therefore, specie payments are nineteen
years distant If it should be thought that
the provision for redeeming bank notes in
greenbacks will check imitation, that is also o
delusion. What possible motive can there be
for that kind Of sham redemption? The
national bank notes are precisely as safe as
greenbacks, the credit of both resting alike on
o government engagement. If bank fails its
note holders cannot suffer, and until it fails
there is no motive for Offering its notes in ex-
change for greenbacks. The fact that all the
national banks are compelled by law to receive
the notes of other national banks in payment
of their dues will always keep them at par
with greenbacks, and so long as they are of
equal value the pretence of redemption is .
farce If the absurd bill we have been ex-
posing passes the House, the Presidents 8
negative will protect the country from its
mischievous operation; but what satire it
will be upon American legislation for Con-
gress to adjourn leaving the currency in the
same condition in which it found it at the
beginning of the session! II was the uni
versal cry Of the country, when Congress as
sembled in December, that legislation on the
currency was the great duty OF the session.
The maintain has labored and will have
brought forth--nothing
Year: 1874

that unless the sailors went to the boarding house
keepers to assist them In this enort tney could
never do anything, and then the discussion went
on until the sailors got tired, and tue meeting
Adjourned.
Year: 1874

The Congressional proceedings this
morning show that the Temperance tidal
wave 10 expected at Washington City,
There Is no security any where from this
wave We notice that the Supreme Court
VI the United States has decided that the
right to sell intoxicating liquors is not
one Of the privileges and immuulties
which, by the Fourteenth Amen dment,
the States were forbidden TO abridge.
Year: 1874

Last winter The City Council petitlonsd the
Legislature 10 fund the floating debt, amouating
10 nearly 100000 and the city was thus enabled
10 take fair stalt unemblrrassed Tor ineney 10
pay its regular expenses.


But II is again heavily burdenei with debt in
less than single year aud cannot pay its bills
as they come due. The consequence is that work
tlat should be done economically costs much
more than it would did those who do it know they
would get their money as soon as the bills were
presented.


There can be no question OF the fact that this
is the result of bad management, to use the most
unobectionahle term. And why was this policy
adopted and why is it pursuedy Simply because
the ruling party dare to do as they please They
know they can depend upon their seren hundred
negro votes, and as many more of the same sort
as they can induce 10 call at the polls in certain
wards and put In b ,llot without regard to its
legality; to thess they count upon adding that
portion OF the whites which always go for "the
ticket" no matter what the consequences are, and
thus We have from year to year the condition OF
our city growing worse. Aud SO it will continue
so long as the negro vote can be relied on to fur
nish majority TO the Radical Ring that is now
making the public interest tubserve their own
private purposes as well
Year: 1874

Remembering All. Pickles speech and volun-
tary promise TO build school houses on every hill
and in every valley in the State in case the Re
pubhcans carry the next election the Commercial
Keeps sharp eye on the school fund. 1t has
carefully calculated the amount at something less
than million places it aside as sacred and not
10 be counted among the assets liable for the pub
lie Indebtedness, and thus proves to its own salts
faction that the State Indebtedness aside from this
and some other mortgages, is much larger than
we are told II is in the statement Of the Treasurer
notwithstanding that officer gave US all the fgures
and clearly set forth what they represented. That
money was put aside for the education of white
children, and the people of the State will have to
see to it that it is not squandered for the purpose
Indicated in the speech referred to. That the
statement OF the State Treasurer is correct none
but the Commercial disputes.
Year: 1874

Congressman express some surprise al the
reduction Of nearly two millions which sppsars
10 the public debt statement Of last month, and
are anxious to know how il was accomplished
1t appears that the receipts from customs and in.
ternal revenue have increased considerable dur.
ing The past month, and the aymenls from diff.
ferent departments have not been large. There
S44000,000 reserve drawn this month, and the
Secretary does not intend 10 pay it out unless hs
is absolutely compelled to do So or lie directed by
Congress.
Year: 1874

Save me from my friends ~ is just now the
cry OF the Radical party, in Philadelphia. when
ever Mcclure and Forney speak Strange to say
the same cry is uttered in the White House, and
it is echoed back from the Senate Chamber by
Conkline, Morton and Cameron, when Carpenter
proves the fact that fraudulent government ex-
lists in Louisiana, inaugurated through political
fraud aud sustained by government bsyonets -
Nor does The lamentation stop here. 1t is taken
up by the much abused and terribly distressed
Pinchback and waited on the southern breeze
away Oh 10 the shores OF The Mississippi, not
then to die away, but 10 be handed down by Mrs
Pinchback 10 all the little negroes through future
generations, that Pinchback may live in memory
as the inventor OF new mode for securing the
control of State with a deficiency OF votes, to
serve an ungrateful party that hesitates TO see the
justice of re~arding him With seat In the Senate
for such invaluable service, while another negro
comes from a tar oil State who has shown no such
ingenuity in behalf of Radcaliem
Year: 1874

THE REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE CALL


CONVENTION FOR SEPT. ga RECoMMENDA-
TON THAT NO NOMINATIONS BE MADE.
ST. LOUIS, Sept 8.-The Republican State
Central Committee here to-day determine upon
the question Of calling state Convention. The senti
ment of the party has been considerably divided upon
tie subject The 81 Louis Democrat the original organ
OF the Radicals, committed itself time ago to the
Independent movement which resulted in theinomina
tion OF full ticket the ID inst, headed by Major
William Gentry OF Sedalia. The Globe also Republican,
has Insisted upon the calling OF State Convention and
the placing Of fu ticket in the field. 1t declared this
morning. possibly for tie purpose OF influencing sthe
Central Committee that would not sdpport the Inde
pendent ticket In any event. The greater number Of
the Committee deemed it altogether inexpedient TO
take any action, but deferred TO the minority, and seem
to have attempted compromise by adopting the fol-
lowing resolution:


Resolred That Convention OF the Republican party
OF the state be called meet at Jefferson City on the
23d OF September rsam the principles OF the parry
and TO pQrpeuate organization, ana that thls Cou-
mittee to the Republicans or TINS state ttt
M made for state officers for the coming
campaign but that individual members OF tne party Dc
eff perfectly free support such ticket as shall Dest Sc
cure economy and good government In Missouri


While of course the powers of the Committee regard
ing the action the Convention are limited to It's mere
suggrston still there doubt that Its advice Will he
needed and acted upOn that the whole force OF the
Republican party will be brought TO the support OF the
Independent ticket The friends OF this coalition seem
n,uch encourage ged.
Year: 1874

CHICAGO, Sept. 8.-1he second annual Inter
State Industrial Exposition OF Chicago opens tomorrow
evening. The number. variety, and character Of the
goods already position give assurance that IL will not
only far exceed the first exhibition IN every particular
but that II will DC Of the most attractive ever held
IN this country The building has been enlarged and
greatly improved in many respects, ana the
Arrangement OF the different departments Is
much better than last year. The Art
Gallery contains OF the finest col
lectOns Of OF paintings exhibited in this country,
numbering coo pictures by tue most eminent paint
Of America aud Europe. private view OF this col
lection gwen 70 night 10 representatives OF the press
and stockholders IN the Exposition, and there was
unanimous expression from those present OF surprise
and pleasure al the display. There Will probably be
some further additions the collection. but it is IL
cannot fail prove great feature Of the Exposition.
Year: 1874

by the Chamberlain party, and when he was an
nounced elected, Gov. Moses, who was on the floor
as O delegate, clapped his hands and exclaimed
triumphantly to q friend, That shows my
strength" 1t is freely admitted by prominent men
that money will influence the result but there is
complaint from the purchasable delegates that so
far promises are more plentiful than cash. If Gov
Moses finds the opposition very formidable. he Will
probably decline and run for the Legislature In
Sumter County with view to being elected
Speaker of the next House of Delegates place
which Congressman Elliott had picked out for HIM
self as stepping stone to the Senatorship.
Year: 1874

A meeting OF the Board of Managers of the
Produce Exchange was held yesterday, and discussion
was had concerning the nomination for Canal COmmis-
soner At length the following resolution adopted


Whereas The interests Of our city and State demand
that the administration OF the affairs OF the canals OF
this State should be In The hands Of honest and capable
men, those who are thoroughly acquainted with the
wants OF our commerce ana trade and who possess the
confidence OF the mercantile community; therefore.


ResOIued That In the opinion OF the New York Produce
EXchange, all these qualifications are fully met IN the
person OF L. j. N Stark OF this city, whose nomination
Tor Canal Commissioner we would heartily approve,
knowing him TO be OF large experi.uce In trans
poFtation matters, OF great executive ability aud un
sWerylug integrity,
Year: 1874

the conditions mentioned. this Company would lose
IS cent OF its earnings aud TO the emo thst he
Commissioners may be satisfied OF the truth OF TINS
statement invites them to inspect tue books OF the
Company at the general ONCE IN this city.
Year: 1874

On Sunday night, says the Mercede, Gal, Argus, short time after the fam. lily had retired to their rooms, the son of our townsman, James Kibbey, felt something struggling between his head and tine pillow, and feeling for the ob- ject put his hand upon something which he supposed to be tarantula and gave it sling, when the horrible and veno. nous creature ran down over his arm and body and towards his feet. He gave the alarm, when MT. Kibbey light ed candle and went into the room and examined the bed and bed clothes, but failed to find anything, whereupon the boy laid down again and slept until morning. On cleaning up the room next day Mrs. Kibbey found ensconced under the edge of the boys pillow a large tarantula, which, the moment he was uncovered, arose to his full height and made battle, when she despatched

 it with the broom. The wonder is that

 the terrible looking spider did not bite the boy, as they usually make battle at

 everything that comes within reach of

 their poisonous fangs. -
Year: 1874

A correspondent of the Helena Her. old, writing from Westfeld, Mass, says: There is one thing very notice able to one who has lived in Montana as long as have, and that is the large proportion of females. I sometimes stop and wonder where they all come from and where they can be going, so many of them. Surely there is no good reason why any man should live lone- ly life in any part of the world, if he wants 8 wife, is able to support one, and is fit to have one."

 Here is another paragraph of similar import concerning place in the Quaker State:

 Eight hundred superfuous mar riageable females in Easton, Pa., live @ silent protest against the advice given to young men to so Vest"
Year: 1874

l FT1nces

 In number of the Boersen Courier

 of Berlin, an incident is related of

 Prince Bismarck's domestic life which is

 uncommonly interesting. Most people

 who read the newspapers have heard of the great Ohancellor's daughter. The young lady, though not beautiful, is amiable and accomplished, and accus- toned to the homage of the high so- cieCy in which she moves. With her father she has been 8 great favorite ever since she grew up. When in Ber- lin he has been wont to spend with her | whatever leisure moments he could snatch from his laborious occupations, and in the country his idle hours have been usually passed in her society. The Prince observed with concern that his daughter repelled all proposals of mar riage made to her. Though wooed by the most eligible suitors, among the heirs of the richest families, members of the most ancient nobility, gentle men filling the highest official posi- tions, even prince, the young lady de- clned them all.

 After breeding for long time over the possible reasons of his daughters conduct, the Chancellor, believing at last that he had fathomed the secret of her severity, opened his heart to her on the subject. He told her he felt sure that she must have become profoundly attached to some person inferior to her self in position and wealth. He then begged her to mention the name of the man to whom she had given her heart, as he, her father, was rich enough and powerful enough to change the condi- tiOns which might seem to render her lover an ineligible match. With flow ing tears the young lady confessed that she did cherish such an affection as her father suspected, an affection that was returned, but that her lover was sim pie lieutenant in the army.

 The next day the lieutenant appeared in the presence of the father. The Chancellor hardly gave him time to speak before saying: CT know why it seems to you impossible to become my son-in-law !; notwithstanding the differ ence of social position, your wish shall be accomplished. Though I do not know you, the love of my daughter is to me sufficient guarantee of your worth"

 But instead of the joyful thanks which the Prince naturally expected, he received reply of the following tenor !" I thank you for your infinite good ness, but this union is impossible. I belong to an old Catholic family. II cannot take home as my wife the daughter of him whom my family To- gard as an enemy of the Church, whom I myself am almost compelled to look upon as such."

 The officer then sadly took his de- parture, leaving the Chancellor utterly confounded. Having summoned his daughter, the Chancellor told her that the officer wholly refused her hand, and that she must forget him.

 The daughter, becoming paler than ever, replied "He is too honorable to deny his religious faith. I will not ask of him such a sacrifice, and if he de- sires it Hess believing than he-will adopt his religion, to render our mar riage possible" The father saw his child become more inconsolable from day to day, and at length he was thrown into state of fearful excitement, which was not without consequence. So things stand at present.
Year: 1874

Be Ye Also Ready. It may be to-day

 He will call me away So I'll stand at the gate And patiently wait; And bear my great load Up the rough stormy road With sweet quiet rest, To the land of the blest-

 To my home and my God. Or it may be tonight That the angels of light Will raise this poor head. From it's low suffering bed, And bear me away To the regions of day, And crown me with health, And undying wealth,

 At home with my God. The hours on the wing, So I'll joyfully sing, For it cannot be long Ere I join the bright throng; And no suffering I fear, For my Savior D near, And he'll bear my great load Up the rough stormy road

 To my home-and my God. How small and how poor, When my sufferings are OCT, Will they seem to my sight From that bright world of light; And how wondrous the change, When my spirit will range Through the green pastures fair. And by still waters there At home with my God,
Year: 1874

When in October last, a Spanish
vice consul in Cuba SO far forgot the
respect due to the United States as
to seize vessel sailing under her
flag, Spain promptly, without the fir
ing of gun or spilling drop of
blood, made that honorable repsra-