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Year: 1874

THE rising little village Of EpaVille
over the river, where building Is going on
quite briSkly this Summer, has been Rb'
sorbed all at once by Bridgeport A con,
test, as to who should have her, has been
going on for long time between Martins
Ferry and Bridgeport. The former made
dead set ior her some months ago, but
was defeated by the combined efforts OIL
the village herself and her present spoliA.
tor Etnaville was happy in the belief
that henceIorward she was 10 rule her own
destinies and become corporation by
herself some day. Alas, we know not the
future. Bridgeport has gobbled her al
ready. There is To be no Etnaville any
more. In the very morning other exist.
ence she has been ruthlessly swallowed
up. Twas ever thus that the big fish de.
voured the little ones"


But, after all, there arc compensations
in this annexation business. Bridgeport
has poured balm already upon the wound.
cd pride OF the ambitious little village by
talking sweetly in regard to the good that
will come Of it. For instance, she talks
Of Immediately building a nice brick
school house, not one horse affair, but q
creditable structure. This Is what they
need in Etnaville next to good police
regulations. Police regulations are her
first necessity, and, next a good school
house. In case the action Of the
County Commissioners is not ap.
peeled from, to the Court OF Common
Pleas, within tho next sixty days, we
presume that Bridgeport will make good
the assurances alluded to. And in case
she does, VIC do not SEQ that Etnaville
has anything Of grievous character to
regret in being captured. We think It
likely that whatever indignation exists in
the village will soon simmer down and
give place at last to positive satisfaction.
Year: 1874

(From the Independent Of otYestertayl


Not keg oi beer was on tap in this
city Tuesday evening. This Is doubtless
the first circumstance Of this kind in this
city in twenty years. During the even
ing men would saunter into the shops and
call for glass Of the 'bully lager beef" ,"
and when told that none could be had
the look ot CONSERVATION on their faces
was very amusing. The mere mention ot
mineral water, aud other thinner drinks,
provoked many profane expressions. The
cause OF all this was the failure oil the
brewers TO send any beer TO town on that
day, To-day wednesday, the usual sup.
Year: 1874

WASHINGTON May 81 1874.
Sir Edward Thornton, the British Minister here, held
a long interview this morning with Col. Raiford OF
Georgia upon the subject of andocked navigation be-
tween the Mississippi River and the harbors OF the
Southern Atlantic. The proposition s regarded by Sir
Edward OF the highest Importance TO the people
OF Western Europe and especially 10 England, ana he
the commercial aud representative men tnere
what may be expected in the way OF lower-priced
bread from the completion Of this work.


The Conference Committee the Finance bill held o
long session yesterday, but adjourned until Monday
without coming to a conclusion any point. They,
however discussed the situation, including the Prcs
dents position Several OF them ntmated thatit would
be well avoid possible the passage OF any Dill when
would be vetoed One Of the members OF the Committee
probable that any Finance bl would be passed
TINS session.


The House Committee on Appropriations find them
selves compelled In view of the approach Of the
adjournment Of Congress- TO notify the counsel for the
Western Union Telegraph Company that the Committee
give them further oral hearing the postal tel
egraph question: but will carefully consider any briefs
able however that action will be taken this subject
by the Committee this session.


John Jay, United States Minister to Vienna, is now
here leave, but 1t is well known that he will not
his post but that his will be chosen
been acceptable to the President and Secre
tary Fish for many months. and his recall decided
upon than year ago. 1t is expected that u new
appointment will be made this week


Secretary of the Treasury has directed the Assist
Treasurer at NewYork TO sell 81 100000 gold on the
first and third Thursday each and gold the
month of june There is no direction for the pur-
chase OF bonds.
Year: 1874

THE U. q. STEAMER GETTYSBURG RUNS DOWN RIVER


PASSENGER sTEAMER-THR OFFICERS OF The


GETTYSBURG BLAMED--FEARs THAT THE TRANSIT


OF VENUS INSTRUMENTS IN THEIR CARE "EhE In


JURED BY THE ACCIDENT.


WASHINGTON, May 31.-A collision occurred
on the Potomac last evening" between the passenger
steamer Lady Of the Lake and the u steamer detty
burg which barely escaped resulting seriously to
BOTH The former returning from an excursion anu
had on board about $50 the latter carried
the instruments and outfit OF the expeditions for the OBJ
servaon Of the transit Of Venus At about 7:Ao p m
when opposite Fort Washington. the two steamers
sighted each other and tho necessary signals given by
the Lady OF the responded to by the Gettys
burg but the latter for unexplained reason Kept
on her course without observing the signal which those
in charge Of had acknowledged The signals were re-
ated by the Lady Of the Lake. and as the manowar
st paid no attention the Lady Of the Lake reversed
her engine and began to retreat. At this instant
officers OF the Gettysburg also woke up to the danger
and its engines reversed, but 1t too late for
the prov of the crashed the guards
OF the passenger steamer. or course there was the
greatest excitement among the passengers and some OF
them climbed board the Gettysburg But no one was
injured


No be gned for the carelessness OF the
officers of the man-ofwar, not dark at the time
the collision occurred had II been later In the even
ing the full moon would have made 1t possible to discern
steamer more than O mile away Those who have been
for than year making preparations for the obser
saton Of Of Venus greatly concerned less
Of the delicate instruments may have been injured
by the shock Of the collision The principal that
they were sent to In this way rather than by
rail the fear OF their arrangement BY the jar Of rail-
road tran
Year: 1874

into our affairs We were for the time, subject to the
regime Of regular autocracy, or ring, Just ~ fancy
prefers. until the people virtually as completely
ignored the subjects OF the Russian Car to-day
There denying tins, there is scarcely citizen In
the District who not less felt the power OF
this despotism"


Every effort Of the Ring ia now directed to keep
out the report of the Committee any personal CEN
sure of Gov. Shepherd. They expect that the whole
system will be condemned and Overthrown, but they
hope that the man who has been the leading spirit
of it all will escape In this it is believed they will
be disappointed. Whatever credit there has been
for the energy and rapidity with which work has
been pushed forward has been freely accorded to the
Governor, and for whatever there was wrong or IT.
regular he more than any one else, was responsible
1t is not believed that the Committee will make its
report this week.


REDEMPTION OF LAND SOLD FOR NON-PAY-


MENT OF UNITED STATES TAXES.


WASHINGTON. May 81, 1874.
The United States own lands in Virginia, South
Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee, which were bid in
by the United States Commissioners at the sales
held during the Rebellion for nonpayment of direct
taxes By the act of June 8, 1872, the original
owners were allowed two years in which to redeem
their property payment of tax interest, and costs
of sale. The time limited for redemption will expire





themselves of the benefit of the act This is espe-
cially the in South Carolina, where the lands
are wholly on the Sea Islands. in the neighborhood
of Beaufort and Port Royal. This section was early
occupied by troops, and the Tax Commissioners,
under the sanction of President Lincoln began
system of cOnscaon of the lands for the benefit OF
the cOlored people. Many thousand acres
were sold in lots of ten acres each
to the enfranchised blacks. Other sales were
made to army and navy purchasers and loyal cti-
Of course it is only the lands remaining after
these sales that can be redeemed by the original
owners. but the old plantations have been so much
cut up in this way that the confusion of boundaries
is very great, and much difficulty has been expert
enced in determining to whom the lands belonged.
Besides, many of the owners in South Carolina are
so much impoverished to be unable at present to
pay the small amount necessary to effect redemp-
ton. In view of these facts the Ways and Means
Committee have agreed to report as an addition TO
the Internal Revenue and Tariff BILL now under con-
sideration in the House, amendment to the act OF
June 8, 1872, extending the time of redemption for
one year, with some other provisions which VII!
more fully to carry into effect the intent OF
the
Year: 1874

The Rusk Observer. speaking of a
recent letter published In this paper,
says:


"We invite attention to the letter
Of General Harrison, of McI.ennan
county, to the Waco EXAMINER, to
be found IN this issue. It is manly
defense OF Governor Coke from the
aspersions Of few newspapers. Gov.
Coke has the confidence OF the masses
of the people. He is Democrat, and
opposed to al rings formed to rob
the people of their hard earnings.
The bone and sinew Of the State will
sustain him.
Year: 1874

Poor Congressman Mellish handed
in his checks On Saturday last. The
condition of the national finances
proved too much for the old fellow
and he quietly died in an attempt &c
better them.
Year: 1874

Forever the sun is pouring his gold
On hundred worlds that beg aud borrow
His warmth he squanders on SUBMITS cold
His wealth on the homes ofwant and sorrow.
To withhold his largess of precious light
Is to bury himself in eternal night;


To give


Is to live.
The flower shines not for itself at all
ltsjoy is the joy it freely diffuses;
OF beauty and balm it is prodigal,
And it lives in the life It sweetly loses.
No choice for the rose but glory or DOOM
To exhale or smother, to wiiher or bloom.


To deny


Is to die.
The seas lend silver rain to the land,
The land its sapphire streams to the ocean;
The heart sends blood to the brain Of ofcommand,
The brain to the heart its lightning motion;
And ever and ever we yield our breath,
I'LL the mirror is dry, and images death.


To live


Is to give.
He is dead, whose hand is not opened vide
To help the need Of human brother;
He doubles the life Of his lifelong ride,
Who gives his fortunate place to another;
And thousand million lives are his,
Who carries the world in his sympathies.


To deny


Is to die.
Throw gold to the dispensing wave,
Andyour ships sailhome with tons Of treasure
Care not for comfort, all hardshps brave,
Andeyening and age shall sup with pleasure
Fling health to the sunshine, wind, and rain,
And roses shall come to the cheek again.


To give


Is TO live.
What is our life 1t is wealth and strength /?
five, for the Masters sake, will lose it,
We shall find it hundred. fold, at length,
While they shall forever lose, who refuse il;
And nations that save their union and peace
At the cost of right, their woe shall increase.


They save


A grave.
Year: 1874

Az ISTELIoEyT SHEEP Doe.--An Instance
ofextraordinary intelligence in dog is given
by correspondent Of Land and Water.
The gentleman who witnessed the event was
a short time since on visit TO Scotland, and
during one Of his walks he came across some
men who were washing sheep. Close to the
water where the operations were being carried
on was small pen, in which detachment Of
ten sheep were placed handy to the men for
washing. While watching the performance
his attention was called to sheep dog lying
down close by. This animal, on the pen be-
coming nearly empty, without word from
any one, started of to the main body Of the
flock and brought back ten Of the number,
and drove them into the empty washing pens.
The fact of the dog bringing exactly the same
number of sheep as had vacated it he looked
upon at first as a strange coincidence mere
chance. But he continued looking on, and,
much to his surprise as soon as the men had
reduced the number to three sheep, the dog
started off again and brought back ten more !;
and so he continued throughi the afternoon,
never bringing one more nor one less, and
always going for fresh lot when only three
were left in the pen, evidently being aware
that during the time the last three were wash.
ing he would be able to bring up fresh
detachment,
Year: 1874

"Will yon not wait herer' he tenderly
asked


A dismal shake of the head was the only
reply-the quivering lips made but gasping
sound. They vent down the rayine till they
reached the point where Graham had fallen.


"It is therei' whispered the girl, and with
a rigid countenance and bloodIess fingers she
pointed TO white heap oo the bottom.


Together they descended and reverently
removed the snow from the form, and met the
cold stare Of a ghastly face.


" My father my poor, lost father r walled
the girl, and she fell prone upon the corpse.
Gently her companion raised her up, and
finding that she was in swoon he lified her
in his arms and conveyed her TO the house.
Stating what he had seen, he sent at once to
the coroner, then giving Mrs. Lawhorn strict
charges respecting the girl, and dispatching
another messenger for his mother, Felix Ora
ham returned TO the Black Ravine 10 keen
watch over the body of the suicide till the
proper investigations we're made.


In few hours the inquest was held and the
verdict rendered that i'the deceased, Gerald
Hargrove, came to his death BY a pistol being
fred by his own hand !" etc. Then they lifted
up the body and conveyed tito the house, and
thence next day it was taken 70 its final rest
ing place in the Hargrove burial ground.


We often find souls, modest and unassum-
ing in everyday life, who, when the hour Of
trial comes, unconsciously assume the leader
ship, and to whom all eyes are turned for
help. So it was with Felix Graham in those
two dark days at the Hargrove farm. II was
his voice that gave every command, his head
that planned, and his purse paid for every
thing. II was his hand and his mother tbat
supported the frame Of the eriefbroken or
phan at the grave, and it was his voice that
essayed to speak words Of cheer to the strick.
en- heart. 1t was his helpful presence that
first brought ray of comfort to the suffering
one, and it was his clear head that unrayeled
the tangled complications Of the suicide's bu.
Year: 1874

Az HUMBLE FOLLOWER OF G. w "A
good little boy out West undertook to
come the G. Washington on his mother
in this way llo cut or the cats head
with the traditional Ratchet, and then hid
the defnnct feline in the meal barrel.
When the old lady went for meal to make
the hoe cake for the frugal morning
repast, she discovered the cat and inter
viewed her little son lie said i did
j., mother, with my little hatchet, bat IN
bc swlzzled if ] can tell the whole truth
about this little affair. Now, most
mothers would nave kissed that brave,
truthful lad on his noble brew, and KEEP,
right on using the meal ont ofthe barrel
just the sane, but this one didn't. She
said Come aero SIS INV lap, my son !.
come across my lap. lie came, and for
while tiere rose cloud from the seat
OF his trousers that eifectually hill the
son from view, aud the old woman now
sports goggles and is lavish in the use
Of Peitit's eye-salyc. The good little
boy had peppcred the seat OF his pants
Green Bay Adrocote
Year: 1874

A lady had written on u card. and placed on
the top of an hour-glass in her garden house
the following simple verse from one of the
poems of John Clare. 1t was the season when
the flowers were in their highest glory:


10 think OF summers set to eome


That am not to see,


10 think weed is yet 10 bloom


From dust that shall be-"
The next morning she found the following
lines, in psncil, on the back of the same card ::
To think when Heaven aud Earth are fed
And times and seasons Ger;
When all that can die shall be dead.


That | shall die no more.
O.! where will then my portion be?


Where shall spend Eternity?
Year: 1874

iey' The Alabama planters are profit,
ing by the advice Of the National Grange
and SO are following the good example
OF their brethren of Georgia They are
planting immense food crops and less
cotton The amount Of oats and wheat
sowcd in Montgomery county this sea
son, says the Advertiser, is greater than
for any three seasons combined since
the war; The prospects for a good crop
are nAttering The Opelika Observer
says that forty thousand bushels Of oats
for seed have been sold at that place.
Year: 1874

warranted not to cut in the cye--not head
ache in a hhds. of tit is no sooner in your
belly than IFS on your back In a pound Of beet
and it carries bead like necklace; for
sale by


GEORGE AUSTIN.
Year: 1874

THE WORLD.

 It will pay you to go there every day, and stay all day. It is days entertainment to look through the stocks of this immense establish ment. There is not it's equal of it's kind, in the world. For the extent and variety Of Fancy Goods. Toys and Dolls it stands unrivalled, Shopping at Macys you have the advantage of
Year: 1874

WHILE riding in the Western part of the city
W POCKET BOOK, containing owners name
address, papers and a of money. The finder
will please leave same at this office and receive suit
able reward. iv15dtf
Year: 1874

STEAM CANAL BOATS SUCCRss.-The
Baxter steam canal company are building new
boats as rapidly as practicable and exnect N
have one hundred ready for use by next sprin1
carrying freight with double the speed Of horse
boats, and sfording profit at quarter of the
charges made by railroads. The eight boat
now IN use are asserted to demonstrate these sd
yaptages-N Y Latter
Year: 1874

A NOVEL ARRANGEMEsT has been inserted in
all the cabin Derths Of the steamship State OF
Nevada. Ii is alife-preserving mattress with a
spring bottom, which can float under the weight
or q heavy man for an indefinite time without
danger of capsizipg.
Year: 1874

FIRES IN TIE WoODs-TAe DrOught.-The
1Tes in the pine woods along the line OF the
Atlantic railroad in New Jersey have extended
20 both sides OF the road and are still spreading
IN all directions. In some other localities OF the
same state the soil, TO the depth OF FIVE or six
inches, is burning, ana has 20 be ploughed up
TO arrest the fire in the grass fields. Such are
the results from the drought in New jersey.
And the bush fires in Canada, from the same
general cause, have destroyed ana are still con-
sumiDg vast amounts of timber, lumber, and
other valuable property. The rres almost in
varisbly originate from sparks and living Goals
nom railway engines, and in the midst of a
general drought like that from which the COUP
try is now suffering there lie no calculating the
probabilities OF this work of destruction. Late
as II Is in the season, an oldfsshioned nOrtheas-
ter spreading over the whole land would be
worth millions Of dollars TO the country. And
still We hope il is coming.-N. 7. Herald
Year: 1874

A GOOD SUGGESTION FOR THE MANAGERS
OF FAIRs.-The Providence Journal, in notic-
ing the closing Of the New England Fair, sug-
gests that IL NAV be worth the considerable OF
the managers whether hereafter the annual fair
could not be confined TO two or three days with
equal success. The show loses much Of its liz
and character by the fourth day, and become
somew hat estate and uuproftable." The same
suggestion is worth the consideration OF the
manssers of the county fairs. or late years
these exhibitions have been strung out two and
sometimes three days. It would be very much
better to condne them TO one day-better for
the contributors and for the stock exhibited,
and better for the ylsitors.-BostO Journal.
Year: 1874




regret extremely two circumstances which
affect my speech tonight. 1 was not aware or the
rigor of the rule which requires everything
said before this grave assembly to bo reduced writ
ing. Consequently I am wholly unfurnshed in pocket
as 1 always in head, for speech before you.
trusted that give opportunity ~ all to speak, and to
save ell from weariness, should be allowed to
sneak more than ten minutes, and expected that the
time in which others might exceed might be deducted
from mine. congratulate you Mr. President and this
Association upon the great reasons for pride and
satisfaction on account of the public
ures In which the State, city, and country
are so largely interested, which have been
carried out accord with The policy purpose. and action
Of the Chamber Of Commerce OF New York. remem-
Der year ago. when we were at the beginning OF the
tight OF bad government against commerce, aud when
we were receiving blows and had begun to think that
it time to return them, yentured to say for you
and for this Chamber that good government
Is the brthught OF the American people, and
good government we were determined TO have.
tAppauseI The mischief under which we were
all smarting the oppression and exactions.on trade,
being swept away ut once anu forever In reference
TO our state ars y9n nave alluded TO the iact that by
ature, the State Of NewforA has been saved from great


But must come to the great subject OF finance. The
Chamber OF Commerce may well congratulate itself
having led what was thought to be forlorn hope
and having led 1t to triumph Seldom does happen 10
one man TO 90 90 grea. sI9u m 1eG U Gf Ie @ % m
arresting imitation. lGreat applause.l can hnd no
words
fight it out on this line, II IL takes all Summer" and
many succeeding Summers


must thank gentlemen, for changing me from "a
lawyer TO IA merchant, By making mo member OF your
Chamber al the time when you were Offering 50 deadly


blow TO my profession as that which has introduced
peace aud arbitration place OF contention.


But am to speak OF the precious neutrality-suspicious. as
are all blessings when they have taken their flight,
precious to those who walk byaith, the substance of
lalnSs hoped for but not seen Laughter and appause
Inc subject Is ful OF good Christian morality for one OF
the lJuhctl0ns To the Apostles that Ia all their
movements they should " take scrip" lLlughterI
Our country had fair prospect leaving old Canaan
IN the sliuc' lhit was "iand of pronise;' TINS
land OF promises No doubt there are some here
old enough 10 remember the time when
tho precious metals were circulating me.
dum. lLaushterl One reason for speaking about
the precious metals Is that that we can do about
them lLIughter.l Seriously gentlemen there has
been very dangerous state OF feeling very doubtful
struggle OF opinion IN this country about this
matter of specie payments. But have not thought
t possible that arguments for unper-
formed promises could be long popalar
with tho American people nation like ours can
never satisfied without circle OF which takes
takes ~ the whole world. To do that we must have
smedium Of currency which ell the world eppreelstes