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Year: 1874

From the st. Louis Republican, jan. q.


Yesterday morning about o'clock portion OF


the north val Of the tunnel on Washiueton ave-
nue., between Sixth aud Seventh streets, about
150 feet IN ]enSth, gaye way, and was forced IN
at tie bottom number Of inches. AS the wall


Was thick and stiff, it moved in q solid mass,
breaking the top Of the arch, which, however,
did not fall in. As'soon as it was disc orered, a
force OF men, under the immediate superiutend-
cnce OF Contractor Andrews, went to work fixing
up props to prevent any further movement Of
tile wall, until it should be taken down. In
quiries at the Office OF Mr. Andrews elected the
following explanation Of the affair: In making
the excavation for that portion OF the tunnel,
q bed Of quicksand was struck about % feet
west Of Sixth street, aud extending to Seventh
street, the full width of the tunnel but how
much wider WAS not ascertained. Exploration
was made as to the depth, but the bottom
was not reached Water seeped through it quite
freely, showing the presence Of spring or
springs, which sent out constant stream. An
eugine driving fulsometer pump OF the Ca
pacity OF 400 sallous PEE minute was erected to
dispose OF the water, and was kept running al-
most constantly. 4 consultation Of engineers
was held as to what was best to be done under
the circumstances. aud It was concluded that if
a heavy bed Of concrete was spread over quick
sand there would bo no iurther trouble. This
was done, and the foundations OF the wall were
laid on this concrete. Water still came through,
but apparently clear and free from sand and it
hA5 INV 1usbEELEA t44Ak ELY 0aL4arH WIS OE4nS
done to the foundation. 1t is now evident that
sand must hare escaped, little, until the bind
ing pressure OF the ssone was relaxed, allowing
the weight OF the newly filled-in dirt TO force
the bottom Of the wall from its bear
inss. The centre and southern wall like wise
rest on the same bed Of quicksand, but
as tae water comes from the north eide it is sup
posed that they viii not be affected. There is
no thrust to the arches Of the ttnnel, as they
rest with q dead weight on tho centre of the
walls; the arch OF the north division can there
fore. be removed without interfering with that
on the south. The removal OF the damaeed
portion will be commenced forthwith, ard it Is
supposed that several weeks will be consumed
in the removal and rebuilding. The cost eau
only be approximately estimated, but it ia sup
posed that it will be somewhere between S40,u 100
aud $4,000.


Some apprehension Was felt Us to the safety Of
the foundations Of the Lindell Hotel, portion
Of which are contiguous to the break in the tun-
mel, but there seems to be but little ground Tor
fear. Although those foundations are not quite
10 deep as those Of the tunnel, they are nearly
Year: 1874

HOUSEKEEPING HINrs.-Never put par
ticle of soap about your silver if you would
have it retain it's original luster. When it wants
polishing, take piece Of soft leather and whit
ing and rub hard. The proprietor of one OF
the Oldest silver establishments in the city OF
Philadelphia, says that "housekeepers ruin
their silver by washing it in soap suds, as 1t
makes it look like pewter!'


Stove luster. when mixed with turpentine
and applied in the usual manner, is blacker'
more glossy, and more durable than when mix
ed with any other liquid. The turpentine pre-
vents rust, and when put on an old rusty stove.
will make it look as well as new. To extract
ink from cotton silk and woolen goods sator-
ate the spots with spirits Of turpentine, and let
il remain several hours; then rub it between
the hands. 1t will crumble away without in
iurug either the color or texture of the article
Year: 1874

TART CRusr-Take six even cups OF flour.
one cup of cold lard and one cup OF butter.
chopped with chopping knife until very fine,
then mix with just enough ice water to roll out
we'll, which do until you can't see any pieces of
shortening. Fold up small and roll out, then
fold small and roll again, the last time roll from
the end and cut out Bake in very hot oven.
The oven is the secret Of nice tarts. There 10
another thing that spoils them-using your
hands; you must not put your hands into them
but use a knife
Year: 1874

TIE campaign was opened yesterday
at Jonesbor0 in presence Of a very large
assemblage Of the people Of that part Of
the State, EX-President johnson being
present. Judge Porter, it will be seen,
is fully able TO cope with Mr.. Maynard,
sud evidences by his boldness and de-
termination, no less than by his skill
and accuracy, his ability to lead the
Democracy Of Tennessee to victory.
This first speech Of our candidate fully
confirms the judgment Of the conven-
ti0u that nominated him, and must es-
ts5Hsh him firmly in the esteem Of
every Democrat in the State.
Year: 1874

Mr.. Marrowfat came down to his Office at
an unusually early hour on Saturday morn
ing, with green patch over his left eye, and
after moving around uneasily few min
utes, went out again, with the remark that
IAN injudicious friend could be more destruct-
i've than house afre."
Year: 1874

Among the later obituaries the following
will not take very distant '.baok seat:
o, bury Bartholome out in the woods,
In beautiful hole in the ground
Where the humble bees busz and the wood


peckers sing a
And the straddle-bugs tumble around
So that, ir Winter, when the snow and the slush
Have covered his last lttl; bed
His brother Artemus can 90 out with Jane
And visit the place with his sled.
Year: 1874

A person who represented that he was a
clergyman presented himself at the office of
prominent real estate firm in Boston one day
this week, and asked if the firm would give him
list of all the farms offered for sale and owned
by widows The query naturally arose whether
he wanted to buy a widow or marry a farm.
Year: 1874

Patience is always crowned with success.
This rule is without an exception. 1t may not
be splendid success but patience never takes
anything in hand that it does not succeed with
in some form. So writes a recent eSsayist. But
how about hens sitting on porcelain eggs2
Year: 1874

The young man who came into this office
this morning, sat down on a box, and then
bounced up with yell and fed like one be-
wched, is requested to return four long brass
tacks that were on the box when he took his
seat No questions will be asked-we under
stand it all But we want those tacks We
have use for them The box is especially de-
voted to the parties who not only read our ex.
changes but spirit then. away and the tacks
are what we depend jn. for excitement !


Western pdper. the
Year: 1874

The husband of Mrs Whipple, the promi-
nent temperance woman, had narrow escape
from most ludicrous accident on Tuesday


morning He had been to one Of the neigh
bors to borrow some bread, and was going up
the stOop of his house on his return, when a
tenpenny nail used to fasten his pants and sus-
penders together gave way, and he had just
time to spring through the door before the re-
suit of the mishap became visible to outsiders.
Year: 1874

Kentucky comes to the front with one of the
greatest marvelS of the present age. In a town
Of considerable size in that State there resides a
lady who makes it a boast that she has had but
one new bonnet in forty years, has made but
TWO calls on neigbors in eighteen years, and
has taken but one meal away from home in all
that time. And yet she il we'll off, in good
health, and all her limbs perfectly sound
Year: 1874

LOUISVILLE March ia deficit of at least
sssOO0 has been found the accounts of Adolph Ram
mers late Tax OF this city. who died sud-
denly and under suspicious circumstances oil Monday
morning last. Tie Finance Committee Of the City
Council is still engaged In an examination Of the
counts and other deficits may yetbe found An inquest
on the body has been post until the contents Of
the stomach have been fully examined and report
made Hammers was possessed OF considerable prop
cry beside an Insurance OF s5ooo his LIFE, when
will probably be contested.
Year: 1874

The Mercury didn't see the weigher
bill very clearly, or at least that part
of it providing tor the guarding of the
interests of sthe planter whe is not
present when the fate Of his crop is
determined. Now however he wants
the government to look closely after
the purity of the liquors consumed
by the people, and for greater secur-
ity in this regard, recommends the
encouragement Of grape culture by
the government. His last position
is . strong one and the article in
question, full of thought, and brings
the reader TO wise practical and
common sense conclusion.
Year: 1874

The State Grange meets in the city of
Austin, on the 14th of April. 1t is Of
vital importance to the Order that there
should be a full attendance, and that
every Grange in the State be represented.
Matters will be discussed and arranged,
that not only the Changers themselves are
deeply interested in. but the entir e farm
ing population in the State. Let each
1range early take action on the subjec
OF the selection Of delegates, and in all
instances where the Master cannot attend, ,
Let the selection fall upon the man best
qualified to represent the individual
Grange. We look forward with much
interest to this the first formal assem-
blage ofthe farmers of Texas. We. from
what we know of them, are satisfied th.t
wisdom, moderation and dignity will
characterize their councils and that their
coming together will result in nothing
but good to the interests Of all concerned
Year: 1874

FEEDING HORSES Waring SAYS, Very
much OF the value and availability fine borse
depends on the quality and quantity of b;s
food, and on the manner in which it Is given
to him. Too much food at one time, too little
at another, food of improper kinds or in bad
state OF preparation, is the foundation of one
half the ills that horse-flesh Is heil to. Thee
IS no worse economy than the s.intiug Of 10, d
or the administering of bad food because It is
cheap. Also. there Is no more wastefli prsc-
tice than the giving of too rich and exp. nsiye
food. Neither is there any greater source of
loss in connection with the keeping of farm
horses than the neglect to which thoy are
Systematically subjected. The horse, even i.,
the rudest state, is of a somewhat deicate or
ganization. His powers are very great
greater than is generally supposed; out In or
der to their development and to their long en-
durance. it is necessary that he be fed .ith
the greatest care, and with an ever-watchful
judgment Probably the capital invested in
farm horses in the United States would 90
twice as far-tbat is, the animals would last
in useful condition twice as long-if they
were thoroughly we'll fed and cared for.
Year: 1874

The plaintiff in recent Cincinnati street
railway case was asked by one of the railroad
men present in court what he (the plaintiff)
expected to gain by such suit. His reply
was, "You have heard of the man who, 60
ing down the river in fatboat, moored the
boat one day to the bank, and, going up into
the timber, found man busily engaged
climbing first one tree, then:rapidly descend
ing land occasionally falling) and running to
another tree and repeating the operation.
Continuing this for some time, the aatboat-
man approached the stranger (being curious
to know the object Of his strange maneuvres)
and asked what he was doing The stranger
pointing to woodpecker on the topmost
branch, asked the fatboatman if he saw that
woodpecker; 'Yes,' said the other, but you
certainly do not expect to catch it NO, Of
course not said the stranger but will
uorrv n ~
Year: 1874

An editor, who speaks with the air of a
man who has discovered a new fact by exper-
fence, says that the new way to prevent
bleeding at the nose is to keep your nose out
OF other peoples business.
Year: 1874

A Maryland farmer discovered tree across
the railroad track, and he stayed there six
hours to stop the train and have the conduc-
tor punch his head for not getting an axe
and clearing the track. ae5I9
Year: 1874

Postmaster Clark was held in a
bond of FIVE thousand dollars to await
trial in the Criminal District Court.
Floufnoy's defense Of Clark is called
q mastery effort, but failed by rea.
son Of vast accumulation Of evidence
eliminating the little letter, as well as
letter writer. s3a4f4
Year: 1874

should be bestowed The agents Of the various mis-
societies might exceed their functions IL they
did than to exhibit tho figures and explain the
this level. II they fail to show that the offerings are
duties OWING from every Christian to his Redeemer,
matter how strong the appeal may be, u wil iall
sinners, and Christians have been bought with the
price of the blood OF Christ Pauls constant utter
auces show this TRUTH and these truths to be felt must
be heard from the pulpit II an appeal be made Tor
the suffering there may be adequate responses but
men must have the voice OF Christ in the appeal, In
order render heartfelt love and service. IL was
He who saved the world from the devil. and oil the
Christian Ia and has His II 10 not possible to deny
the Obligation, divert the responsibility Tor
they both lie In the path OF honor, dnty,
and true manliness Oh, that each Christian might
utter the prayer OF st. Paul in his heart LORD, what
wilt thou have do e. Ir the curtain OF past cen
turies could be drawn bacK and each sinner could see
himself the bleeding form Of the Savior on the cross


II he could be with HIN In the Garden OF Gethsenane


and witness His agony IL he could stand In the Temple
aud behold the bruised and sc0urged limbs, and hear
the scof, and eers; II all those things could be pre-
sent ed To vision. and he like st. Paul, could be made
to feel that all these suerngs borne by the LORD


God Almighty for his sake, because He loved him. and
gave Himself he might be saved would NJ then Dc
possible that such appeals would be necessary 81


Paul saw all this and has left his testimony as VIII
ness for the truth that God loved him. and as reason
for the life which he then lived In the esh and every
CHRISTIAN should now respond to His commands. ex.
pr sssed in the words, Feed sheep, feed my iamos
Year: 1874

which makes religion secondary to daily routine and
and which puts husband and children before God IL Is
the outgrowth Of that spirit which seems to
be censured by Lord As to the daily bread OF the
SOUL to the spiritual life Of children, the teach
ing them daily, as TO the Church too regular at
its public worship and other means Of grace


little serious thought Is taken. Yet 1t Is not true that


timely foresight and prudent administration that due
order aud svstem would convert our homes into ab0des
OF spiritual nurture and peace theOy OF husbands the
delight Of brothers. and the blessing OF children. TO
the woman wonderful power has been gwen to save
and eev ate by faithfully doing her duty In that
state OF life into which 1t hath pleased
God to coll her." Here she may shine.
There is an extreme to avoided. While 1t IL mex
cusable account Of much serving to neglect the re-
lgOus duties Of the family 1t may be equally cupable
neglect the claims of the household for the sake Of
religious dissipation Domestic duties are not to be
sacrificed OF zeal for societies and meetings
Our religion Is not one-sided thing The two types
OF character here represented II they are sanctinei
by faith both have their right Neither to be exated
TO the neglect OF the other. The more intimately the
Jealous Martha hand is united with the composed quiet
Mary heart so much the nearer does come TO the
ideal OF harmonious CHRISTIAN life Let the quiet pey
OF home in its blessed Influences be united with active
devotion and It's happy fruits in the Church OF Gou
Year: 1874

workers with usgone before and realizing the blessed
ness OF emancipation-men without the animal,
no more arrogance or pride Wo long for nhood,
the movements OF their sweet wngs"snd il IL not an
manly where they have found themselves. and know
lie that as compared with this It is perfect We long
TO be rid OF the clash within and the clash without:
from all those experiences which, though beneficial we
yet st last feel that have mad enough of bondage
too TO the thousand customs which bind the good and
the bad alike, which belong TO society because 1t be
Now in life we are surrounded by thousand things
TO our racenecessary TO our generation. Nc
man can be a man who does not bear great deal OF
sorrow on account OF his eow on account OF his race
which may even not be established In any definite form
OF God long. Tine individual state which
prevents the emOve state But there are states OF tho
Affection In which the longing for God is tho weary
hart pants for the water OF the brook


The then in closing OF the future life Of
port patience in the present to give forbearance ia
all the lab0rs 70 which they are called This Ia the
Corinthians xv. He closes that immortal chapter
Therefore. my beloved misunderstanding gone
doctrine Of the future" Therefore my beloved breth
be steadfast immOyabe, ways aboundDg In tho
Is not in vain in the Lord On ye ON whom the harness
oh ye that are trod down oh ye that are heart
you for whom life has little lett weak nrm. SICK hope
less, disappointed beartaching here is your consOla
Sssen into V"s %ee wefs %on months a
years. and years fly swifter ,rh than a. shuttle.





you cannot understand Do not be discour-
aged. Trust IN God and hope for the future
aud bring down from that high ard blessed state. from
that kingdom from that resplendent city. from Gods
home and household, towards which you are Journey
ingbrng down that strength which hope Will give YOU
Shall the Master the crown of thorns and you noe
know single nettie Slal He be cut of with gnomlny'
ter than nat the %aser Be eonten 70 reap
some benefit from your own suffering aud be manly
and hopeful and COURAGEOUS DO not look upon tho
grave being prisons mouth. Aud the gate OF death
black, Is 1t II you could but take the blackness
N
OF peace OF which the record speaks. Your rest re-
maineth. and shall take IL away. BE patient be
patient be glad and when God wants you He VIII send
for yOu and when He sends for you IL Is because Lie
wants you. Go home, and be forever with the Lord.
Year: 1874

uations with the several tribes aud then attempt to
put down disorder by military force leaving the entire
social condition OF the Indians UNCHANGED This mas
been abundanfly tried. The other way mas not Deen
fairly tried this TO fulfill treaty obligations and
to protect the Indians from har and bring the gospe
to them.


In the remainder OF the the preacher showed
that the Indians not degraded and lost to human
izng and Christanzng influences aud that therefore
the latter method was the best way TO make Christians
OF them, and turn them from their wild habits TO CIVIL
zatrn He also took the fact that the Indians as race
dying out aud argued from II that Tor that reason
those who were left should be brought to God.
Year: 1874

AN APPEAL To BIZ MADE TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR


REINSTATEMENT.


The directors of the Samana Bay Company
heid q meeting yesterday afternoon at the office OF
spohord Bros on Broadway consider the action Of
the Dominican Government In annuhng their lease and
dispossessing them Of what they consider their
prominent among those present being exPresdent
Baez VINO awaited In the outer Office the result of the
Company's deliberations. The session was long. The
report OF the Commissioners and the statements OF
Gov. Fabens and Capt. Samuel Samuels received
ana read AT The end Of the session the directors sent
out the Following paper the result Of their deber
atons:


The Company will appeal to Government at Washing
claim:


1st That II had been In possession OF the
OF oanana Tor the entire year. for which the rent OF
was paid In advance when the decree OF annu
ment was published.


I'd That an advance on account Of the second years
rent had peen made w the Dominican Government and
acknowledged by 1t.


Sd. That the present revolutionary government had
che Government to the rent for the cur
rent year unt there should regular organized gov
ernment duly authorized to receive It, which Is not the
case rs yet.


The Company will further demand OF the present de
ydcD government OF Santo Domingo indemnity Tor the
damage caused by the false declaration IN the manifesto
tt Tue Lease OF Samana was an illegal ana arbitrary
nous act OF the people of Sauto Domingo.


some time since the Company offered to the United
states dOvernmenJ the Island OF Aavantad0 or such
other position as 1t might require for naval and coal
GoVernment might itself name as just and equitable.
The oner was accepted The Government therefore, has
direct interest in protecting the Company In its legti
matey acquired rights. . ..


Another meeting will be held to-day,
Year: 1874

The schooner Maria Lunt of Bangor recently
sailed from weehawken for Rockport Me-, in command
Of Capt Kent She had on board large cargo OF coal
At early hour Sunday morning 1t was discovered
that the schooner had sprung leak during the night
and at ak O'Clock D. m the flowing In rapidly
she at this time nearly reached Cuttyhunk. and was
fast settling In the The steamer Neptune, from
Boston for Ncw-York, sighted and after the
schooner was taken In tow. The crew were taken on
and at eight o. the schooner cat loose ana SANK
The Neptune, with the rescued crew, reached ts po'.
yesterday The Maria Lunt was of about 100 tons, and
was built at Brewer, Maine, In 1862.
Year: 1874

operation, and encouragement OF my wife and II ap-
pears 10 me to be ruism needing no argument. that
mothers the larger will be the contribution 10 the welfare
OF society, aud besides we can make no mistake In
aborng Tor the elevation OF In the social scale
We can do nothing for her that s not at once made
tributary 70 the comfort happiness and virtue OF man.
As once heard Dr. CHAPLIN say, together they lost
Paradise and together they must regain IT," -fr


THANKING you and the ladies Of the SOrosis for the
KIND Invitation Of which lave been made the recpi-
en nave the honor to he, Madam. very respectfully,
your obedient servant, PETER COOPER.


Mrs. Amy L. Weld Recordipe Secretary.
Year: 1874

Important elections will take place this
year, which involve the vital interests Of the
county and State land 1t is deemed advisable
Tor the Conservative and Democratic citizens
of Shelby county to meet and consider the
local and general Issues Of the approaching
canvass, with view to set on foot such an or
g8nizdtiOn as will secure harmony and the
success of liberal, progressive policy. The
undersigned citizens therefore unite in this
call for maSs-msetiDg, to be held at Bartlett
on Saturday, the fourteenth day of February,
instant, to take such action as may be deemed
wise and expedient to protect end promote
the public welfare.


All citizens who favor the objects indicated
in this call are cordially invited to be present,
and cooperate in the meeting. A special
train has been engaged, to leave the depot OF
the Memphis and Louisville railroad at Mem
Dhis, at fifteen minutes to ten o'clock in the
morning, and return from Bartlett at half
mast three in the afternoon.
Year: 1874

The BRUSSELS CONFERENCE The peace
council at Brussels has come to an end, but
the progress made appears to be slight Four
propositions relative to reprisaIs made by
Russia were rejected by the Congress, but the
meeting came to peaceful ending Neither
the English nor Turkish representatives
signed the protocol, and those that did will
not respect any more Of it than they find con-
venient. The great aim of these conferences
seems to be TO tie up the hands of the people
as much as possible. SO that the military bull
lies of Europe may have only the small regu-
lar armies of the free States to deal with.
England is not likely to allow herself to be
hampered by treaties that may lessen her de-
fensive or offensive power. In this she shows
o wisdom America might initiate to advan.
tage.