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Year: 1874

The news from New Orleans yesterday afternoon
and evening created intense excitement at the
New, York Hotel. There was no mistaking the
feeling aroused by the news rom Louisiana a.
paolished in the HERALD. Quiet gentlemen, from
whose appearance there was no indication
that they were troubled with strong feelings on
any subject, stamped their feet and gessculated
almost alter the manner of the New Workers when
they received the news OF the surrender OF Lees
army.


Several sedate gentlemen, bearing the chival-
rOus air for which the Southerner Of good birth
gets credit everywhere bore with considerable
moderation the various sensational announcements
as to the great difficulty. One elderly gentleman
said with much feeling that he had fought in the
war, that owing TO the fact that the Con-
federates had Jailed he had lost much OF hia
property, and lowered his social position in his
native State, and that now, IN his temporary
absence, similar high handed measures as those
again desolate his home. Much satisfaction was
created by the arrival OF the following despatch
from Dunnison Co., New Orleans:- @.


All quiet here O'Clock. Business ii Is hoped
will be resumed tomorrow.


1t evident that this feeling OF satisfaction
arose much more from the idea that the White
League were In possession OF the State House
ana OF the public property OF the CITY,
including a large quantity OF arms, than
from the possibility that business would be re-
sumed so soon. None OF the SOutherners seemed to
have any doubt that the state or things as re-
ported would become permanent The 10 cling in
regard to President Grants prociamatlon was
that II Kellogg was restored by the aid OF federal
arms the result would be a renewal OF a military
government IN louisiana.


The merchants at the hotel were much con.
cerEed as TO the disOrdered state OF things which
they would have tO meet on tnelr return home. 1t
was Ielt strongly tnat the time had come when the
exercise Of the federal power in upGOIding wnas
was designated ian unnatural relation OF the
black to the white man." should cease TO exist.
Inc same sentiment was heard all around.
Year: 1874

this State and especially in this city, ifit comes at
ALL VIII come win great strength. 1t is promoted
mostly by the young nen-those radical fellows
VINO nave nothing 10 lose anc everything to gain
by an outbreak. Every evening they are In the
drinking places and on the street corners taking
politics. rhey are loud in their predictions OF the
coming strife They are loud In their threats also.


Se ea 'nf% Te IN
hour They are brave, and win fight as well as
talk me metropolitan Police are mere handful
In comparison with them. The negro militia
would not stand before them an instant. Long
streets courage and genius are the only things
they fear. Against HIM most OF their threats are
made IL Is common thing TO hear men threaten
to Kill L0ngstreer. In case Of conflict many
young fellow mas declared that the great soldier
the person against whom every effort Is to be
directed: lie is the usurper He represents us
sspepses the parenano WSich they tSey want
and cannot get. He Is the embodiment OF all their
would be the enthronement OF all their hopes and
all their desires It is possible ho Is 10 De over


e probable eHn ON Oh b sne naye
this matter In hand. These never calculate
chances, but simply act upon their impulses.
They are always likely to do foolish things, and an
accident may call them to arms and place them In
defiance to the general government In any
shed and discord and deferred hopes for the
return OF pubic confidence and the revival OF
business prosperity


CRY FOR ARBITRARY POWER


There is another class, however, which would
not object to see Kellogg OverthrOwn by these
hoiy JouuB ueH, III tHo uoPe that noHc kocu
might come out OF It, These are the very men
who have most to lose by any disturbance OF the
peace-the property owners, the merchants, the
business men. With them bope deferred has
made the heart sick, until at last they are uttering
their cry or despalr-a cry for arbitrary
ment that will not punder them. that will treat
them justly and impartialy-abOve all that can
command and compel respect "Send us major
general" said prominent business man TO me
this morning, "wtth sufficient power 10 give us an
honest and stable government" live had five
years OF military rule" said another, "buslness
would be able to recover from the depress-
ing influences OF the last fve and our
people, both white and bllck. would have
time to learn the duties OF citizenship" The
business men all eel that they must have freedom
from political discussion and dlscOrd. TO obtain
TINS they are willing to iOregO the privileges OF
citizenship, such as voting and holding office. 1t
Is strange cry but one that Is exceedingly natural
from a people oppressed as this people has been
and divided by so many diverse elements.
Year: 1874

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. H. 1874.
Several members OF the committee appointed to
ascertain the causes OF the recent terrible out.
RACES at Conshatta have Just returned 10 this city,
and yesterday lmd before the Committee oil
seventy the entire documentary evidence in the
sad affair. The committee was at once convened,
and alter careful sitting OF the testimony made
the following statement. After reading which the
puDc OF this and all other States In the Union are
left TO Judge whether the white men OF the Red
River have received any provocation at the hands
nj auch men
Year: 1874

A Washington county merchant had
a son who was rather fast, and to en-
courage him to do better the father gave
him an interest in his store. The
Young man at once devoted himself to
business, and the success of the firm
was marvellous. At the end of two
months he was intrusted with 81, 900
to go to Troy and purchase goods. In
that wicked city be unfortunately fell in
with some convivial friends, and togeth-
er they made several days and nights
of it, all at the young merchants ex-
pense. Meantime the senior member
Of the firm received letter from a
" complaining friend" in Troy that his
81, 900 was fast running down the
neck of the junior partner. Furious,
be dashed off these lines:


MY DEAR Son: Unless you return
to-mor ew morning with the goods l
will dissolve the partnership and close
up the store.


The junior partner received this just
as be was tossing of a gin cocktail in
the Troy House. He read it and then
walking across the street to hardware
store ordered hammer and keg Of ten
penny nails. Then he telegraphed to
the senior partner;


Ny DEAR FATHER: send, per ex-
press. hammer and a keg Of nails,
which may be useful in closing up the
store.
Year: 1874




comes round, that's ALL


But there's one thing | neglected to
meution-our gate was standing open
that may alter the case


Not at all-there's no law against
keeping your gate open; there is
against stray animals.


Very we'll; thank you for your ad-
vice, said Miss Letitia and MIR Small
departed with as smiling countenance
as Mr.. Babcock had worn.


But at milking time that night he
made strange discovery; old brindle
was missing! At about the same hour
Mr.. Babcock made similar discovery;
the black and white heifer was nowhere
to be found. A horrible suspicion seiz-
ed them both-a suspicion which they
would not have made known to each
other for the world.


They waited till it was dark. and
then Mr.. Babcock stole round to Miss
Letitia's, and meekly asked to look at
the animals which had committed the
trespass. He would have done it with
out asking leave only that thrifty Miss
Letitia always shut her barn doors at
night.


While he stood looking over into the
pen where the cows were confined, and
trying to negotiate with Miss Letitia for
the release of the heifer. along came
Mr.. Small. in quest of his brindle.-
The two men stared at each other for
an instant in blank dismay, then hung
their heads in confusion.


1t was useless to assert that the dam
ages were too high, for had they not
fixed them themselves ? 1t was useless
to plead that Miss Letitia was in a man
ner responsible for what had happened,
on account of the open gate. for had
they not assured her that circumstance
did not alter the case? 1t was useless
to say that she had no right to keep
the cows in custody, for had they not
counseled her to do SO? As to going
to law about it, would they not thus
become the sport OF the whole town?


He that diggeth pit, he himself
shall fall into it. said Miss Lctitia, who
read what was passing in their minds
as well as if they had spoken, for the
light of Isaac's lantern fell full on their
faces. However, on one condition |
will free the cows and forgive you the
the debt


What is that p Both thought the
question, but did not ask it.


The condition is, that you promise
to put good new fence in place of the
old one that separates your estates, di-
viding the cost between you. and that
henceforth you will live together peace
ably SO far as in you lies. Do you
promise p


Yes muttered both, in voice
scarcely audible.


Shake hands upon it, then," said
Miss Letitia.


They did SO.


Now let the COWS out, Isaac; it's
time they we're milked, said She And
the two men went away driving their
COWS before them, and q shame-faced
a. greatly in contrast to the look of
triumph with which they had quilted
her presence.


The fence was built, and the strife
ceased when the cause was removed.
but it was long before Miss Letitia's
part in the affair came to the public
ear; for che herself maintained strict
silence concerning it, and enjoined the
same upon her man-servant, Isaac.
Year: 1874

But no-you jostle cfoWddnd 49,


You storm, and fret and fume;
Are you the only man alive


Tn want of elbow room
But thus it is on lifes round path,


Self seems the Ged ofall;
The strong will crush the weak to deatn'
The big devour the small.
Far better he rich man 8 hound


A valet, serf or groom
Than struggle mid the mass around
When we've no elbow room.
Up heart, my boy, don't mind the shock
Up heart and push along
Your skin will grow rough with knocks
Your limbs with labor strong;
And there's hand unseen to aid,


A star to light the gloom;
Up heart, my boy, nor De afraid,


Strike out for elbow room.
And when You see amid the throng
A fellow toiler slip,
Just give him as you pass along,


A brave and kindly grip;
Let noble deeds, though poor you he,
Yeur path in life illume,
And with true Christian charity,


Give others elbow room.
Year: 1874

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN city OF Los Angeles intends to make the
fhowlng improvements upon Main street,
TO wit:


That q sewer be built on Main, from the
Main and Arcadia street, opposite the end of
Arcadia street, TO the Ozier Lane, a distance
of 3,677 feet.


This sewer shall be l4xl0 inches in diane
ter from Arcadia street to First street; from
First ST. eet to the Ozier Lane the sewer shall
be l6Xl8 inches in diameter, 1t shall be oval
shapeu, and built of brick, with a four-inch
ring, the mortar shall have one barrel cement
TO ten barrels of lime. The bottom OF the
low the grade, at lis intersection with the
Main ana Arcadia street sewer, at Arcadia
street, and shall rise with a uniform slope to
point six feet below the grade at q point op-
pOsite the center line OF Commercial street. a
distance of 460 feet from the last named point
opposite Commercial street; the sewer shall
conform to the grade of the street as now es-
tablished; the bottom of the sewer being six
feet below the surface of the street as far as
practicable.


The sever shall be laid in The center of the
street as far as practicable, and shall be con-
structed under the direction of the City Sur.
veyor and superintendent OF Streets.


And be Ii further resolved that connections
be made with the main sewer in Los Angeles
street, AT first street, and at Ozier Lane; the
sewer down First street to be of brick AXIS
inches in diameter, and Oval-Shaped with
finch ring; the slope of this sewer shall con-
form to the official grades of the street. be-
tween the crossing of First and Main, and
First and Los Angeles streets the connection
of the Main street sewer with the main sewer
down the Ozier Lane, shall conform to the
natural slope Of the ground between Main
street and the main sewer where it crosses the
Ozler Lane.


This sewer shall be lGxls inches in the in
side diameter, and shall be oval shaped, tn
sewer shall be built of the same material and
in the same manner as the Main street be-
fore mentioned


BY order of The Common Council.


M. KREMER,


Clerk of Common Council


iyl2-l0t
Year: 1874

They have engaged as foreman Of this de-
paftment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers in the country; and the
presses will be superintended by Skilled
Freshman from one of the largest Offices In
New England
Year: 1874

The power Of tho human eye as exercised
by woman over man is doubtless irresistible.
but when man imagines that his own eye
can exert the same influence over the lower
creation, and that he has only to gaze 6xedly
on wild beast to subdue its ferocity, he oc-
casionally miscalculates his chance.


Thus, professor in Vermont, who was
a believer in the power Of the human eye,
realized the truth of the doctrine to his
sorrow. Determined to convince the skep-
tics of its truth, he selected ierocious
bull, who was the terror of the Deighbor-
hood, as the object of his experiment, The
result was not altogether successful. Sur.
rounded by a retinuc Of disbelievers, the
scientific gentleman sauntered into the pas
ture where tho thoughtful bull was peace
fully grazing. lie 6xed upon the bull his
eagle eye, but the ferocious old animal
quailed not, neither did 1t retire in melo-
dramatic order, but the last thing seen Of
that professor was his archaeological form
tossed twenty .seven feet into the air and
coming down on the other side of the fence.
His physical injuries were slight, but his
faith in scientific mesmerism, as illustrated
in bulls, has been greatly weakened
Year: 1874

The chief bar, suppose, to the action Of
imagination, and stop to all greatness in


this present age Of ours, is its mean and
shallow love Of Jest so that if there be in
any good and lofty work flaw, failing or
undipped vulnerable part, where sarcasm
may stick or stay, il is caught at and pointed
at and buzzed about, and fixed upon, and
stuDg into, as a recent wound is by flies and
nothing is ever taken seriously, or as it was
meant, but always, if it may be, turned the
wrong way aud misunderstood. And while
this is so there is not, and cannot be, any
hope OF achievement of high things Men
dare not open their hearts to us If We are te
broil them on thorn fre.-John Rushia
Year: 1874

Preserve sacredly the privacies Of your
house, your marriage state aud your hearts
Let not father or mother, brother or sister,
nor any third person ever presume to come
in between you two, to share the joys OF
sorrows that belong to you alone, to you
two With Gods help build your own
quiet world, not allowing the dearest earthly
friend to be the confdant of aught that
concerns your domestic peace. Let mo
ments Of alienation (if they occur be healed
and forgotten at once. Never-no, never
speak of it outside, but each to the Other
confess, and all will come right Never


let the morrow's sun find you still at va
rance. Renew or review the vow at al
temptations it will do you both good
And thereby your souls will grow together
cemeuted 10 that love which is stronge
than death, and you will become truly one
Thus do | pray for every married pair
"A Wife of Forty Years.
Year: 1874

The Road of Life is not turnpike
road. 1t is path which every one must
find out for himself by the help Of such
directions as God has given us; and there
are 50 many other paths crossing the true
one in all quarters, and the wrong paths are
50 we'll beaten, and the true path in places
is SO family marked, SO many persons, too
are always going the wrong way, that be-
tween the number of paths to puzzle him,
and the number Of wrong examples to lead
him astray, man, if he does not take con-
tinual heed, is in great danger Of turning
into wrong path, almost without perceiv.
ing it. Were 1t not that Gods Word is q
lamp to our feet and a light to our path
were it not for the Spirit of God crying
to US, This is the right way" when We
turn aside to the right hand or to the leit,--
we should all of us 60 wrong always
augustus Hare.
Year: 1874

The gloomy accounts of destitution
among the laboring classes 10 New York
should warn persons in search of employ
ment to avoid this and other great cities.
There is a surplus Of unskilled labor in the
centres Of population, where the expenses
Of living always trench closely on the
means of subsistence. Although it may
not be always desirable or necessary fol
people out of employment to :" Go West,
yet they will do well, so far as possible Ia
avoid swelling the numbers of those whom
poverty forces to depend on the uncertain
chances of subsistence in large towns and
cities.
Year: 1874

Mr.. Goschen declared himself in favor Of
the integrity Of the empire, by which he
meant no home rule, and the maintenance
of present relations with tine colonies. He
hoped the Ashantee war would not cost
over q million pounds; favored advance
ment of the working classes by education,
and the removal Of burdensOme taxation,
but was opposed TO the government prOvid-
ing employment for them in times OF
scarcity. because such relief would
sap the spirit Of independence.
Year: 1874




According to our dispatches, belongs to
the chivalrous State Of Kentucky the
honor oil initiating new era in Southern
history. In the face OF a majority Of co..
900 over his opponent, Kentucky Board
on contested elections has decided that by
the Constitution Of tho State THOMAS l.
JONES is ineligible to the office Of Clerk oI
the Court OF Appeals on account OF hAv.
Ing, five years ago, accepted q challenge
to fight duel, an offence which the Con.
stitution Of the State declares shall forever
disqusliiy the offender for election to any
office. The Board therefore decide the
election oil Mr.. JONES invalid, and the
office to which he was elected vacant.


As a precedent this action Of the Board
Is highly important. 1t indicates the ap.
preaching reign Of law and order in the
south and the subsidence Of the law Of
force. Itinaugurates an era Of respect for
constitutional provisions and sounds the
death knell Of the twin Of barbarism. It
will be hailed as the forerunner Of q high.
er standard OF morals than the duellDg
code which is the foster parent Of crime
and murder.


It remains to be seen whether the
people at largo Of the State Of Kentucky
will sustain the decision Of the Board in
case Mr.. Jones shoald choose to defy the
verdict and again become q candidate.
Year: 1874

A new element has been introduced
into Alabama politics. The Democratic
State Committee, in their address to the
people Of the State, "deem it appropriate
first Of all to return our humble and
grateful thanks to Almighty God" for the
success Of the party in the recent election
Hitherto the moral element Of tho poliIi-
cal strength Of the Republican party has
been considered fair subject tor the
sneerS and merriment Of the Democracy.
Now that the latter has got down npon
It's knees, however, we may expect this
kind Of merriment to cease. II Is q hope
lul Eign when the Democracy grows re-
ligious, We hope 1t Is not q spssm, buI
that It will continue,
Year: 1874

texas is explaining what Bourbonism
means, by the passage In the lower house
OF au at to establish system Of peonage,
providing that men may be condemned to
labor by any County Justice, and hired
out to the highest bidder. That was
Hardln's idea in 1850, only he frankly
called 1t selling men into perpetual bond
ana
Year: 1874

PROBABILITIES.


For the Northwest and the upper lake
region, continued cold and generally
cloudy weather, with slow south or west
Winds and falling barometer from Lake
Superior southwestward to the Missouri
Valley.


For Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and
the southern portion Of the Middle States,
generally cloudy and continued cold
weather, with north or east windp, slight
changes in pressure, and areas OF rain or
snow.


For the lower lake region, cold and
partly cloudy weather, with variable
winds and stationary or falling barometer


For the canal region OF New York the
temperature will iall below freezing dur.
ing the night.
Year: 1874

Mr.. w. Simpson, in a paper on "Chi-
nese Architecture, read before one of
the English societies, describes as fol-
lows the Chinese method of raising
money for the building or repairing of
temples


"In the streets of Pekin I one day
found man in sort of wooden sen-
try box large nails had been driven
into it, so that their points projected
through. This prevented the man
from leaning against the sides, and the
only rest he b I'd was from sitting on q
board within. He was q monk, and
never seemed to sleep, for he had a
string with which he night and day
sounded q large, sonorous bell every
few minutes, a. sort Of
advertisement of his purpose. This
was that the benevolent should come
forward with money; each nail repre-
seuted q sum. When any one paid
that sum his name was stuck upon q
bit Of paper, and the nail was pulled
out, making it more comfortable for
the hermit within. All the nails repre-
sented the necessary amount for the
repair of q temple that was close be-
hind. This is common proceeding
for raising the wind for such purposes.
I was told that this monk had been two
years shut up, and that he would be
likely to be another before he got out
of his cocoon of nails"