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Year: 1879

in witches existed some time longer. and IA
not yet wholly gone. We did not reason up
to the absurdity of the belief, like keen
French encyclopedia, but we saw that the
killing of those whom we still thought ad-
dlcted TO the practice of the vile art was in
furious to the welfare OF the State and to
good morals. To-day We may think that
those who go about preaching false doctrines
are perverting the souls OF men and leading
their fellow-creatures to perdition. II we
acted logically we should do away with these
missionaries of evil, hang them or burn them,
the world. But We have learned by expert
ence the unwisdom of persecution. It is only
when we see good order and society and the
State menaced that we resort to the final ar
gument,-force. We Limit the freedom of
no man because, logically considered. he is
doing us harm. When we feel the hurt we
lay hands Oh the offender-and not till then.
So we shall do away with the remaining
harmful superstitions. No more graves will
be plundered, unless for s'the advancement of
SCIENCE" when once it becomes evident that
a belief in ghoals is iDjuring our people. The
next woman that throws herself into the Bay
will not be left to drown because of the sup
erslitious fear Of those who see her attempt
at selfdestruction. Let the harm polygamy
in Utah is doing our people be but made
manifest, the Mormon hierarchy will cease
to exist No dissertation on The evils OF a
plurality of wives will be likely to move us
much. But the moment the hurt done by
the system is felt that moment the Church OF
the LatterDay Saints will pass away.
Year: 1879

We do not read anonymous letters and communi
cstiona The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable not necessarily for publication
out as guaranty of good faith.


we cannot undertake to return OF preserve com
munications that are not used.
Year: 1879

Macalistor Cough Mix ure now being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.


It is a boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma. Bronchitis &c. and single
teaspoonful taken in time will prevent q
fresh cold' from developing into some
thing worse.


Ii is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing cough and groups in children. For
sale in Rock Island by John Bengston
Druggist. 72d
Year: 1879

The business revival and new era of
prosperity which has commenced are in
keeping with the increased health and
happiness all over the land resulting from
the introdution of Warner's Sale Kidney
and Liver Cure. The changes wrought
by this remedy" says Rev DR.. Harvey,
seem but little less than miraculous"
Year: 1879

No Cure, no Pay."-We authorize
our Agents to guarantee that our Medi-
cine. if taken according to directions,
will relieve constipation and the diseases
incident to torpid liver; and if any one
will show by positive proof that it has not
produced what we guarantee, they are en-
titled to a return OF their money. provided
they take the genuine Simmons Liver
Regulator by the directions,
Year: 1879

No use Of having the chilis, no use of
headache,or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie Of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-will
relieve the system and make you feel like
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
Year: 1879

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. diff
Year: 1879

NEARLY EVERY ONE suffers al tim Q
from Costiyeness. or arrangement OF the
digestive organs, and too often resort to
the use Of drastic pills or purges, which
only lrritate and weaken the system.
Always use and keep in the house the
only specific for the above complaint,
Lori;ne, so pleasant IN taste, mild in action
can be taken by all ages. Price so cents.
Year: 1879

The rise in the Ohio river at Pitts
burg is what is called a barge rise
That is it is sufficient to bring out
barges which carry ten thousand
bushels of coal but not boats which
carry $4,000 bushels. 1t is
estimated that therise willletout seven
million bushels, which will not more
than supply Louisville and Cincinnati,
where there has been an actual coal
famine. The price in those cities will
be reduced from twenty cents to ten
cents a bushel. None of this coal
will reach Memphis, nor can we ex-
expect any coal from this source until
there is another rise, which may not
be for several weeks. There is con-
siderablestock of coal on hand here and
We are in no danger of famine, al
though the steamboats, will constantly
require large supply. The mines
above here, in Kentucky and Illinois.
are within easy reach, and livestock on
hand can be easily replenished. The
only feature of the market to be com
planned Of is the price. 1t is fully fifty
per cent. higher than usual, and be-
yond the reach of many poor people,
and all classes feel the high price.
When Pittsburg coal comes out in
large quantities we may expect a re-
duction, and not before, This, it is
hoped, will occur in a month or six
weeks. Meanhile many families will
buy only a cart load or two at time,
trusting to get the benefit of the fall
in prices. Coal will not, however,
be as low this season as
last, owing to the higher
wages paid for laborand other circum-
stances. Thus far we have had q
mild season, which is greatly in favor
of consumers.
Year: 1879

The Grant movement seems to nave
received an accession in small way
from an unexpected source-from
some Of the late stalwart Democrats
of the South. Stephens is not exact
ly one of this class, but upon being
asked about it by South Carolina
Democrat recently, he replied: 81
have nothing to say at this time upon
political questions, and nothing to do
with making or unmaking candidates
for the Presidency, but in satisfaction
of your curiosity on the point, in my
opinion the South might go great
deal farther and fare a great deal
worse" 1t is stated that McCardle Of
Mississippi, and several other Demo-
Gratis of the most pronounced charac-
ter, have lately announced themselves
favorable to Grant. Extreme men are
always moving about, and it often
happens that they get half way
around the circle. The men on either
side who were most active in bring
ing on the war, were not foremost as a
rule in the ranks where fighting was
to be done; and those who fought best
in time Of danger made the best Of
conservative citizens afterward. Theil
record was all right, and they could
afford to stand by it. Who would
have thought a few years ago that
II, S. Foote, an original secessionist
would turn Republican, and that Ben
Butler would become Democrat
again? The lust of Office is a con-
trolling influence with such men, but
it is notable fact that they
have few followers or personal ad.
herents. They may secure the re-
wards offered for deserters, but they
seldom deceive or mislead the masses
of the people. The man who leave,
his own party to secure recognition al
the hands of another, generally loses
the respect of both, as we'll as hi
own affiliations and self-respect. Mos


by went over to Grant not only per
sonally, which would have been toler
ated, but became a Republican anC
secured foreign appointment as sooI
as he was ready for it, at the hands o
Hayes. The latest acquisition to tn,
Grant movement is Fitzhugh, o
Texas, the late Democratic Door
keeper, who was permitted to resign
At one time he considered himsel
bigger than old man Grant" Now
after few years spent in keeping
clearinghouse, he is willing to yielc
in Grants favor and givea clear tract
for the Presidency Perhaps he ha
an eye like many other patriots for tn


second place on the ticket, Grant, o
Illinois, and Fitzhugh, of Texas
would be a rare combination.
Year: 1879

IT is stated that the report of the
directors of the mint will show that
there has been an increase in the
amount Of gold and silver coin in cir
culation in this country within the
last sixteen months gilmore than one
hundred and fifty million dollars
This has been by coinage and impor-
tation. That is, we have now in actual
circulation sl5O,OOO,OOO more gold
and silver coin than we had on the 1st
of July, 1878. The National bank cir
culation has increased over eighteen
millions in the same period So that
the circulating medium of the country
within sixteen months has been in
creased nearly one hundred and sew
enty million dollars No wonder there
is business boom, and that prices Of
all kinds Of labor, and of everything
We consume begin to go up.
Year: 1879

Martin Divine, an industrious old
citizen and a well known we'll digger,
fell into a cistern out on Alabama
street this morning and was drowned.
Esquire Spelman held an inquest on
the remains. The deceased leaves a
family residing near the Winchester
street neighborhood.
Year: 1879

A fire broke out about ten O'Clock
this morning at the residence of Mr..
Isaac Cleare, No. 81 Fifth street,
caused by one of the childEen drop
ping a live coal on the carpet. The
damage was slight, the flames having
been put out with few bucketsful
Of water thrown on by the neighbors,
who quickly repaired to the scene,
Engine No. 4 in going to the fire,
broke through the culvert at the cor
ner of Fifth and Mill streets, but it
was extrioated without serious dam
age.


A fire broke out as is supposed
from spontaneous combustion in car
on the Louisville railway track be.
tween two and three o'clock this
morning. The car was considerably
injured and the contents partially
destroyed. The freight included
matches, loose osnaburgs and other ar.
ticlos. The road takes its own risks
and will therefore settle the damage
Year: 1879

GEN. GRANT was interviewed at the
residence of his son, Col. Fred. Grant,
in Chicago, by a representative of the
Courier-J journal. The General was
very cordial as he generally is in pri-
yate among his friends and entered
into a most entertaining account of his
trip around the world, which was con-
tinued nearly a half hour, at the close
Of which the correspondent asked
General, how have you been affected
by the many kindly sentiments which
have reached you from the people Of
the South ?" He replied, with deep
feeling; "They have been more grateful
to me than l can express; you may tell
the Courier-J ournal, and through ii
the people of the South, that in what.
ever position l may in future be
placed, that while always determined
to support the National Union, l an
for those and only those things which
will allay all bitterness of the past
all sectional animosities-and those
which will make us united, great
people, such as we are now really be-
lieved to be by the great nations of til,
old world"


This sounds like the utterances of ,
man of broad national patriotic spirit
and is in striking contrast with tn,
vituperation of the leading sectiona
Republicans of the North.
Year: 1879

IT seems that the Democrats Of
Maine threaten little eight to seven
game in counting the returns, that
would give the State over to the Dem
ocrats. This appalling conspiracy has
sent thrill of pious horror into the
great Republican heart, and all the
big men of the party in the State have
assembled at Augusta, where the fnal
count is to be made, to see what they
are going to do about it. The coun.
try has come to a desperate state Of
affairs, when the Democrats contem.
plate the control of truly loyal State
like Maine.
Year: 1879

Helmbolds Buchu has long been known
as one Of the most valuable medicines at
tainable in certain classes of diseases, such
as dyspepsia, chronic rheumatism, dropsy
cutaneous affections, and especially afiec-
tions Of the urinary organs. AS a diuretic,
it is superior to almost any other medi-
cine in use, and the great care with which
it is prepared, the absolute purity of the
preparation, and the diligence used in the
selection of the crude material, have made
it known far and wide as a reliable and
effective preparation, and one that can
always be used with safety and benefit.
The great success of Helmbold's Buchu
has led to the production Of many spur
ious preparations, which are made cheap
ly and placed upon the market to be sold
on the reputation acquired by Helmbold's s
original preparation Parties who desire
a really good medicine should be careful
and use Helmbold's only.
Year: 1879

QUESTION OF JURISDICTION BETWEEN THE


GovERSoR AND THE SUPREME COURT.


ALBANY. Dec. 81. 1873.


An unusual though interesting military case came
up in Special Term to-day. In the forepsrt of last
summer Noah L. Cocheu. captain of Company l.
Thirteenth regiment. Of Brooklyn. N.G.S.N.Y was
tried by court martial for conduct unbecoming
an officer and gentleman and dismissed from
the National Guard. He appealed to Governor
Robinson Commander in Chief, who
affirmed the decision of the Court. Cocheu then.
through his counsel Mr.. Foster. procured . writ of
certiorari from Judge Pratt rcturnsble before the
Special Term in this city to-day in which the Gov
required to make return Of his proceedings
and decision in the matter for review. When the
came up General Hughes appeared for the
Governor and presented Judge Learned with
note from His Excellency in which, with
all respect to the Court, stated by Gen
of the Court to compel him to make return Of acts
done in his discIetion, which were imposed on him
by the constitution. In addition General Hughes
issued and that It showed the action OF the
Governor simply the action he was required to
take under the constitution.


Mr. Foster opposed this on the ground that no
notice had been served. and then Judge Learned
decided that no return had been filed and there
was affidavit of service OF writ there was nothing
before him.


Mr. Cocheu then made affidavit as to service Of tho
writ and Mr. Foster waiving his right to notice Of
motion, General Hughes proceeded with his argu-
In his reply Mr.. Foster intmated that. If the
motion denied. he would probably at some fu-
turc time move for attachment against the Gov
crnor for contempt in failing to make return TO the
writ.


After hearing arguments on the motion to quash
the writ Judge Learned took the papers and reserved
A question involved is as to whether the Governor
mons. Judge Advocate Of the court martial. appeared
for the tribunal.
Year: 1879

A NEW ORLEANS DOCTOR ON ITS ORIGIN AND


METHOD OF PROPAGATION.


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


NEW ORLEANS Dec. 81. 1873
There seems to be in some instances q decided in
disposition to testify before the Yellow Fever Com
mission in session here. and resolution had to
be passed this evening compelling witnesses to ap-
pear by writ of subpoena. remarkable statement
was made to-day by DR.. c. B. White. resident ply
sician here since 1883. and ct ono time president
OF the Board Of Health. Ho stated that
the yellow fever travelled from any known
centre exactly ut tho Of forty feet day. and no
had become perfectly satisfied by personal experience
that the infected place could be entirely encrced
by disinfectants until the enclosure itself could be
thoroughly fumigsted it would be impossible for the
disease to spread. He said the practice hitherto had
follow after the fever with disnfectants not
meet It, He further said whilc he was president Of
the Board of Health method adopted Of blowing
sulphurous gas through the holds Of vessels BY
of apparatus which he described. and in no
instance was this known to fail In controlling the
disease.
Year: 1879

which large company OF both sexes ayaled
themselves OF the opportunity to dance the
old year ont and the new year In AT half-past
and iifty couples gliding over the polished door.
When the hour OF midnight arrived there were about
two hundred and fifty couples engaged in
the new dance, LES Chantilons. quad,
rifle. which broke mp the fourth figure. when
all formed ia line and marched round by the stage.
where about two thousand presents given away.
These consisted of almost every conceivable toy in
tended to make noise. and included iewsharps.
roosters pltting rattles. buges rrumpets and
whistles OF all sorts and sizes, from the small
est penny concern TO the deep and sonorous
fog horn Every person present used the instrument
he or she had received. thus Causing for time
most outlandish musical discord. After greeting the
New Year in this boiserous manner for short time.
dancing res ulned.
Year: 1879

built on, and the whole building must
have it's siding renewed. They gave
out the contract, changed their minds
and delayed three times, and then de-
manded that the work should be done
at the first time stated, giving just one
month for the whole work, while the
mere moving of the building and set
ting it on its new foundations required
two weeks. The contractor protested,
and pleaded the stripping and re-sid-
ing; one of the managers remarked
that 'it should not take very long to
pull off and tack on few boards y Not
manager of them knew anything
about building or house-moving. and
they ended by getting poor house for
half as much again as good one should
cost"
Year: 1879

people generally were to give close at
tention to this great want, and direct
the plant minds of young people, there
would result a remarkable change for
the better in the mental habits of all
classes. e


Educated persons have an influence
over others which they often fail to
use, and of which they are often igno-
rant and fail to suspect that partial
failure in their vocation may arise from
want of careful consideration of others
needs and their own qualities, as well
as from mental Incidence that breads
exertion or diffidence that shuns mental
contact. +. L. w.


June I6, 1879.
Year: 1879

"What we want" said Miss Help, sis
not to take care of the poor, but to
teach the poor to take care of them
selves. Some of what we call our chari-
table institutions make large collec-
tions, salary heavily several officers,
and do most of their work in encourag-
ing pauperism. Some other of our in
stitutiOns are managed by ladies who
give their services freely, and who only
salary their employees, as matrons or
secretaries. They do deal of good,
and relieve a deal of misery. l have
known mauy rescued from ruin by their
means, but one great trouble with these
institutions is, that the ladies do not
know much about business, and next
that they do not know much about the
poor. In the way of business they often
proceed on a basis of impossibilities,
not having any business experience or
practice and for the poor, they regard
them as all alike, differing only about
as much as potatoes in a barrel, some
large and seine small, some sound and
some specked, and so all to be treated
generally in the same fashion. They do
not recognize individuality in their poor I;
individuality and personal preferences
seem to them to belong to good clothes
and an income; they don't say so, but
practically they follow this view, and
so doing they do not make the most and
best possible out of their poor, and
make them most readily self-supporting
by following their natural bent. Now
talking of the business lack of these
ladies' committees reminds me of fact.
L knew one committee that had in hand
country home for an Orphanage. They
wanted to have house moved nearly
half mile; to have il foored, plaster
ed, painted and three-room addition
Year: 1879

w Mount Hood, in Oregon, after
several years of quiet, is again exhibit
ing signs of activity. A cloud of smoke
was recently seen hanging below the
snow line, which was supposed to issue
from an old crater on the southwest
side, some distance below the summit.
Fifteen years ago, the same phenome-
non appeared upon wintry day, when
the sky was without cloud to fieck it
and the smoke streamed northward in
a dense black mass. During the late
exhibition the cloud hung about the
mountain over two hours, twisting and
writhing about with the movement of
the winds.
Year: 1879

DESPERATE ENCoUNTER.-The fol-


lowing singular occurrence is narrated


by an eye witness as having transpired


some time last summer on the farm of
VIM. H. Bibbins, in Fairfield. The
narrator was spreading hay in field,
when his attention was attracted to a
clump of tall grass from which weasel


was constantly springing into the air.
Approaching cautiously nearer, he dis
covered the cause of this singular con-
duct. On little mound of hay a large
copperhead snake, at least three feet
long, was coiled, with head erect, dart
ing tongue and exposed fangs, watching
the weasel, who was making a series of
springs at the reptile, evidently with
the intention of seizing it by the throat.
The snake lodged, and the weasel con-
tinued his attack till at length, by a
sudden spring he caught the snake by
the throat, and furious struggle en-
sued. The weasel held on, and the
snake wound himself about the BODY OF
the animal, almost entirely covering it,
and seemed about to crush it to death,
when his weaselship let go his hold on
the snakes throat, and Popped in
true weasel style, out of the cOnvoluted
embrace of his enemy, springing at least
two feet in the air. The snake theu
crawled under the mound of hay. and
in a few moments the weasel reappear.
ed and crawled after him, and from the
Year: 1879

A German physician has started Il
new theory with regard to food. He
maintains that both the vegetarians
and meat eaters are on the wrong track.
Vegetables are not more wholesome
than meat, or meat than vegetables,
and nothing is gained by consuming a
compound OF both. Whatever nutritive
qualities they may possess, he says, is
destroyed in great measure and often
entirely by process of cooking. All
food should be eaten raw. If this
practice was adopted, there would be
little or no illness among human beings.
They would live their apportioned
time, and simply fade away, like ami
mails in a wild state, from old age. Let
those afflicted with gout, rheumatism
and Indigestion, try for time the
effect of a simple uncooked diet, such
as oysters and fruit for instance, and
they will find all medicines unnecessary
and such rapid improvement of their
health that they will forswear all cooked
articles of food once and forever. In
temperance would also, it is urged, no
longer be the curse of civilized COM
munities. The yearning for drink is
caused by the unnatural abstraction
from what are termed "solids" of the
aqueous element they contain--un-
cooked beef, for example, containing
from seventy to eighty per cent, and
some vegetables even larger proper
ton of water. There would be less
thirst, and consequently less desire to
drink, if our food were consumed in its
natural state, without first being sub


jected to the action of fire. Clothing,
our adviser also thinks, is a mistake,
but admits that the world is not yet far
enough advanced in civilization to go
about undressed. Whatever differ
ences of opinion may exist as to this
antl-cooklng theory, there cannot be
doubt that in getting rid of the kitchen,
with all its abuses-including the cook
-housekeepers would be spared vast
amount of worry, and probably on this
account alone would live to a greater
age than at present.-PaU Mall Gazette.