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Year: 1870

A CURIOUS CASE FOR INSANITY EXPERTS. -
We publish to-day an account Of the murder
in Rochester, this State, OF wife by her hus-
band under circumstances Of peculiar horror.
II seems that after committing the terrible
deed the murderer walked deliberately 10 the
station house, surrendered himself to the
officers and gave detailed account OF the
manner in which 1t was executed. In u
short time subsequently, however, he pro-
fessed to be entirely oblivious of tbe crime,
wanted to know what he was confined for, and
prayed to be restored to his wife, whom, it
seems, he devotedly loved. The most curious
part of the affair is that the prisoner Is known
to have frequently shown signs of insanity,
and the question now arises whether he was
insane at the time of committing the murder
and confessing the act or is insane now in
protesting utter ignorance of 1t. The insanity
experts have here new field in which to try
their skill
Year: 1870

now apparent that the friends Of Ex-Governor
Bullock are making vigorous, though at present
rather quiet efforts, to GUST tho old Senator
and give the position to the ambitious gentle
man from Worcester" IT the republicans Of
Massachusetts conclude to throw overheard
Senator Wilson they viii ignore the founder
Of their party, the man whe gave the party its
bapiismal name and who is at this day ouc OF
the shrewdest and most adroit political mana
gers IN the republican party.
Year: 1870

A Temple story says the London Or
chestra, has been in circulation during
the past few days, which is too good to
be lost. Our readers may know that a
number of young Indian gentlemen are
pursuing the study of the law within
that venerable inclosure. DIR. Vaughan
invited them TO spend an evening at his
house, and provided such delicacies as
he deemed likely to be most enjoyed by
them. The time fixed for the interest
ing party arrived, but nobody came,
When half an hour had been thus spent
in waiting, the doctors lady rang for the
maid "a fresh one, not yet quite accus-
toned TO all the ways of the house, whose
duty il was to open the hall door. She
entered with an air and aspect which
gave token that more than the heat OF
the weather had been exciting her;
Have none Of the gentlemen arrivedY


"No, please, mum. no gentlemen has
come; but lot Of impudent christy
Minstrels has been ringing at the bell
and have been driving EN- away, mum.
Year: 1870

From the Vallejo Cali Chronicls.l


Sometime yesterday afternoon Dave
Griffith, one Of the quartermen employed
on Mare Island, had occasion to EN-
baK in a small skif to recover spar
that had drifted away from the yard, and
had Just reached it when a strange look
ing monster thrust his head out of water
alongside of him His first impulse was
to knock it over the head with his oar,
but it soon saved him that trouble. for
seeing Griffith alone, it took spring and
landed in the boat, the force of the blow
nearly filing the little craft with water.
For a short time the combat was intense;
sometimes the sea monster had the best
of il, and anon the terrified quarterman,
who labored under a disadvantage, every
plunge the aquatic lion taking putting
the skiifs gunwale under water, Finally,
by an almost superhuman effort, Griffith
managed to eject the mass of fnny vital
ity from the boat, much to his relief He
received several severe bruises on his
body but, in spite Of his exciting adven-
ture, managed to accomplish the object
of his trip-securing the spar. The
story is reliable and well authenticated,
a large number Of workmen on the navy
yard having seen the boat, which is liter
ally covered with blood and immense
scales.
Year: 1870

The LATEST CURlosITIEs.-A fence
made from the railing Of a scolding wife.
A plate of butter from the cream of a
joke. The small coins ''in the change
of the moon" The original brush used
in painting the signs Of the timee. The
latest contract with the trade winds.
The chair in which the sun sets A
garment for the naked eye. Buckle to
laughing stock The animal that Ore"
the inference. Egg from nest OF thieves.
A bucket Of water from "Alls well.
Year: 1870

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


We notice In your issue of to-day an article headed
s'Hoodwinktng Justice" revealing the modus 0pe-
Tandt by which the criminal classes slip through
the meshes OF the law and evade the punishment
due to their crimes. In the case Of this man Hart
we were particularly interested mis- forte consists
In adroitiy abstractin9 valuables from
dangerous class OF thieves, to whose depredations
We are constantly exposed, and who generally
succeed in escaping with their plunder. In this
case where no possible doubt could exist to the
mans guilt caught in the act, the property found
on his person. and well known as q professional
thief, who mas accumulated wealth IN this pro.
fessl0n We ask, Who1s responsible tnat within q
few days he should be liberated to prey on the CON-
munity, ON the nominal bail Of half the amount ne
stOles or course he forfeited his bail and the
dropped. We claim that, with the rest Of the TAX
paying community, we have a right to some pro-
lection for our property and that the authorities
should not have rested satisfied with the state
ment OF the prisoners counsel that Hart was con.
fined In M0yamansing Prison, which appears to
nave had no better foundation than thai one Of
Hart's ''paIs" had said SO. Within two weeks past
this man has been seen and recognized on Broad
way, and no doubt could be easily found and re-
had been stimulated by some ample reward TO q
warmer interest In the matter than that OF simple
abstract justice. protection to patient and long
suffering community.


BALL. BLACK co.


TIFFANY & co.


BROWNE SPAULDING i CO.
MARCH 10, 1870. BISHOP u REIN.
Year: 1870

THE LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATION into the
condition Of the Weehawken ferry yesterday
disclosed the fact, sworn to by the President,
that the company had made no money by the
ferry franchise, but, on the contrary, had lost
$500, 900 In twelve years by It. We may rea-
sonably conclude, therefore, that the company
are merely running their ferry for fun. 1t Is
sort of excitement that they like, and they are
willing to pay $25, 900 q year for their sport.
But considering that the ferry house, according
to other evidence, is like a pigsty, and the
only boat they have is 'rotten," takes three
quarters Of an hour to make trip and some
times gets stuck for eight hours in the mud,
we think they would find better and cheaper
fun in rolling around in the steamer Smidt for
q month or two.
Year: 1870

The CoRoNER's INVESTIGATION into the
alleged murder Of Captain Alexander, who,
1t is proven, was not murdered at all, was
continued yesterday, and the poor couple who
are charged with killing this man, who was
not killed, are still id prison, bail being re-
fused by the Coroner. This proceeding is a
little too deep for us. We cannot see where
the job is, except that the Coroner and jury
are anxious to get a little medical advice
gratis from the doctors who testify before
them.
Year: 1870

IF GENERAL F1Tz JOHN PORTER does no,
succeed in getting himself whitewashed and
restored to the respect and confidence of his
cauhtrymen it will not be for the want o.
proper enort' just now he is issuing Gan
appeal to the President of the United States /,
In which he publishes all the testimonials q,
good moral character that he can collect from
Mcclellan and other generals. His purpose
is to have his case reexamined.
Year: 1870

The Peabody funeral baked meats disagreed
with the urtamed, untamable editor of the
Brunswick Telegraph, and his mental powers
were SO much impaired that upon his return
to Brunswick he was misl lid by the demon of
indigestion to write what was not true, in that
h said the PRESS had deprecated the charac-
ter of George Peabody.
Year: 1870

A correspondent of the Rockingham Reg-
lister writing from Frederick City, relates the
following interesting incident in the life of
the late Chief Justice Taney -


There is connected with Judge Taney's
private life, very interesting chapter, show
ing a very powerful and beautiful manner, tho
strength and triumph Of domestic affection
and religious faith. He was n Catholic. but
wooed and won the affections of Miss Key.
Ga sister to the author of "Star Spapgled'
Banner,'' and she being n Protestant, they
agreed to disagree upon this one point of re-
ligious opinion believing and acknowledging 10
each other that each could attain the joys of
the life to come in their separate churches and
different modes of worship while in the chutch
militant. and further agreeing that the sons
should be educated and brought up" in his
faith and the daughters in hers, and at death
each one might be buried among the people
whose faith was like his or her own. And
this was literally aud faithfully carried out, lac
being buried in thu Catholic Cemetery, and
she in Mount OIivet where her celebrated
aud eloquent brother AID his "pcople" rest.
AS the Chief Justices children were all TO-
males the entire family, besides himself, were
protestants.
Year: 1870

nestled away among the trees and climbing
roses, in some quiet little village. Hurrah 70
he shouted swinging his hat in the air.


There is hope for the fallen, said Stella,
as he drew her hand upon his bosom and
kissed her fnudly'


"Berta, this is the happiess day of my life,
and hereafter you will ever find me faithful.
loving wife, whose chief aim will be to make
you happy 1 will live for God and you"


''Aud you viii never again see me under
the influence of alchoholic stimulus, as
have found that it only browns the voice of
conscience to lure one on to the deepest,
darkest pit Of hell-it charms 10 Destroy
Tomorrow We viii leave this city-cheerfully
leave it, with its ruinous temptations-and go
TO n new home. Cheer up, little wife, there
is happiness in store for us. The darkest
hours are all past, and we will ascend the hill
of Life with our lesson written upon the tab-
let's of our hearts, to keep US ever in the path
of reetitude"


''He that conquereth self is greater than ho
who cOnquereth an empire, said Stella.


''IIa ha Yea want to make hero of me
already" he replied.


'You have always been true and noble
hero think-I know 1 was to blame for
the mis.step you have made, and may God
forgive me-


"Amen !" replied Bertram.


And did he keep his pledge?


In beautiful little village in Vermont, q
village surrounded by green fields and charm
ing groves, Bertram Chester and his wife arc
living in au easy, home-like cottage. Honey
suckles and roses mingle their perfumes rs
they cling to the pillars of the porch.


The cottage, with the ground appcrtaining
is the home they have earned, and now they
are enjoying the fruit of their labor


Saturday ovouing Stella sat on tho cozy
porch waiting tho coming of him who was
all in all to her. At length she espies his
noble form as he buoyantly approaches his
cottage home. She threw on her hat aud ran
over the grassy lawn to meet him.


"My dear little wife, there is nothing be-
meath the blue dome of heaven that makes
man SO cheerful and happy after day weari-
some labor, as to gaze upon the happy smiling
face of his wife. 1t causes one to forget the
petty auuoyauces of life and bask in the sun.
shine of domestic bliss The wealthy whose
only desire is to create admiration and envy,
do not know the meaning of the word happy.
Why, there is ecstacy here in the very air
Every rustling of the leaves, every twitteriug
of the birds is music to me now. l wouldn't
exchange places with a monarch aud assume
all his cares and responsibilities" said Ber-
tram, jOyously.


"You are monarch, of which no noblcr
earth can boast, and you reign throughout
my heart. But come, supper is waiting" said
his wife.


They entered tho cheerful sitting room,
where a tempting rePnst was spread. Tho
furniture was cheap, but neat and pretty, aud
Bertram gazed around the room, his old happy
smile Erenthing his mouth, and the love-
light Illuminating his handsome blue eyes
He declared that food never tasted so doli>
cious or pnlatable before and Stella smilingly
replied: "The fruit of labor is always sweet
er than the bread of idleness, and happy
hearts mako happy homes"
Year: 1870

Some two or three weeks since the propel-
Ter Fountain City had narrow escape from
being burned on her downward trip from
Buffalo. The particulars of the case, which
we believe have not been published, were
furnished us by gentleman of this city, to
whom they were related by the heroine ofthe
story.


It,appears that Mrs. Fannie Lamb, who
resides short distance from the city of
Chicago, took passage for Buffalo on board of
the Fountain City. taking her daughter
Annie, child twelve years of age, with her.
The day after the departure of the boat the
little girl, going into the kitchen, remarked
that the stove smoked considerably, to which
the cook replied that she was mistaken. The
child had often heard her mother say that
she dreaded going on boat for fear of fire.
With this in her mind, and taking another
look at the place where the smoke seemed to
come from, she discovered that it did not issue
from the stove. Going on deck she discov-
cred the woodwork around the smokestack
on fire, and the flames. just eating their way
into the cabin Without giving any alarm
she went to the steward aud told him the
boat was on fire. He informed the mate,
who called the deck hands aft and extin>
guished the fire without one of the passengers
being aware that anything of the kind had
occurred. There were twenty-five ladies sit
ting on the deck in the bow of the boat among
them the mother of Annie, while this was
going on. After the work had been done
Annie went to her mother and said, "don't
be frightened, mother, the boat has been m
fire but it is all over now"


The captain was so greatly pleased with the
cool, calm and quiet manner in which the
child performed her part, that he refunded
the passage money of both, aud offered to
take them back to Chicago free of charge.
Year: 1870

CURE FOR Poison OAK.-A correspon-
dent gives this cure for the poison oak -
Simply battle the parts poisoned with hot
water, as hot as can be borne, keep increasing
it till it can no longer he used without burn
ing. Press soft fowl against the parts, to
absorb the water, and avoid rubbing; then
apply ''rather strong" solution of strong
navy or plug tobacco on the poisoned places,
and let it dry. The solution is the best when
the water is hot l have tried this and have
been cured, or very nearly SO, in two to four
DAYS at the most.
Year: 1870

The following statement shows the strength
of the French army when on peace footing,
and the immense increase it can attain in the
event of war, by calling in the troops on leave,
in reserve, or otherwise exempted from SER
Year: 1870

TIE NORTH GERMAN CONSIDERATION ARMY.


The Constitution of the North German Con-
federation declares that every North German


is liable to service, and that no substitution is
allowed. The strength of the Federal Army
on the peace footing is settled upon the basis
of l per cent. of the population, and the
Prussian military legislation is applied to all
the States of the Federation The total
strength of the Army of the North German
Confederation amouts to 3l9.35S men on the
peace footing. and to 977 .262 men on the war
footing. These troops are classed as follows
Year: 1870

Grave Charges Against a CIergymau-He De-
clines to Answer Them and Resigns His
Passionate.


The Troy Times of the 18th instant has the
following:-


Some weeks since there appeared in these
columns paragraph stating that grave rumors
in regard to the morals of an uptown clergy
man we're in circulation. The name of the
person was not given, as it was hoped that he
would be able to disprove the rumors Later
Developments render this almest an impossi-
bility, and we now feel called upon to give
publicity to facts that have for considerable
time been in our possession.


The clergy man to whom reference was made
is the Rev. j. w. Tucker who in June last was
appointed pastor of the Vail Avenue Methodist
Church. He came originally from Southern
Conference, and as his credentials were without
flaw, he was cordially welcome by his minste-
rial brethren. few weeks since he went
South on visit his congregation having granted
him four weeks leave of absence. Soon after
his departure scandalOus rumors began to circu-
late. 1t was whispered that a woman was living
in Hudson who had a child, of which she said
Mr.. Tucker was the father.


The rumor was deemed proper subject for
investigation, and the presiding elder of this
district visited the lady down the river She
admitted that the child was Mr.. fuckers, but
asserted that she was his wife. Further inyesti-
CATION brought to light the fact that during Mr..
fuckers pastorate at Granville, Washington
county, this same woman was known as his
niece and that something in their actions caused
great deal OF talk among the people, which
finally ended by the departure of the woman.


After ascertaining these facts the elder wrote
to Mr.. Tucker and urged him to return and clear
up these charges if he could. In response TO
this communication letter was received the
other day from the reverend sinner which con-
tanned general denial of everything implcat-
ing him, but closing with the resignation of his
pastorate. This is taken by the majority of his
former congregation as substantial admission
of immoral practices. Mr.. Tucker Is saiG 20 be
talented and effective preacher.
Year: 1870




Special Despatch TO The Euening Telegraph


RICHMOND Oct. 13.-The announcement of
the death of General Lee, received here last eve-
ming, has cast a shadow of gloom over the city,
and tokens of most profound sorrow are visible
throughout the entire community. The Chamber
ofCommerce had just assembled in annual meet
ing when the sad tidings were received, and
after the adoption of a resolution of deep regret
and recommending citizens to close places of
business to-day, adjourned out of respect to the
memory of the good and great captain who has
in peace passed away in the midst of his useful
ness and honors. The Governor will to-day
communicate the sad news to the General AS
sembly, who will set apart a day for mourning
throu ghout the Commonwealth. All the build
ings public and private, are being heavily
draped. The bells are toling mournfully, and
on every countenance are depicted unmistakable
signs of unfegned sorrow. Never has there
been an event, not even the downfall of the
Confederacy, which has caused such deep and
genuine sorrow throughout the entire South
Year: 1870

We hear it said that two spans of the new
iron bridge that is to span the kennebec at
this place left Philadelphia last Monday. The
workmen at this end of its route are. ready
for it, The public will be pleased when the
structure is firished. One depot in town has
proved much more convenient than two.
Year: 1870

The republicans of this city will hold
caucus in the City Council Room, next Mon
day evening, at "a o'clock, for the purpose Of
choosing delegates to the County Convention
which will be holden the 10th inst.
Year: 1870

1t seems to us the city sets bad example
in the matter of obstructing the highways
when it allows the Sprinkler to occupy one
third of the width of Water St, for forty
eight, twenty four or even twelve hours at
time, while there is ''ample room and verge
enough" in Market Square for dozen Sprink-
Iers.
Year: 1870

The buildings owned and occcpied by VIM.
Pillsbury at Wilmot Flat, were struck by
lightning and burned to day. The barn where
the fire was first discovered was well filled
with hay and grain and is a total loss. The
contents of the house were mostly saved. The
loss will probably reach $1,000; insured for
1000.
Year: 1870

People have been so humbuggcd with dirty
poisonous hair preparations, that they hail with de-
light the new article styled NATURES HAIR RE
sToRATryE Clear as crystal, and it does the work
most effectually. See advertisement,
Year: 1870

with US Is against us?" A political party,
after all, is like an army. 1t must have an
absolute head, and 1t must have discipline in
all its details and subordination, or 1t will go
to pieces. Down to General Grants election
the republican party in the absence Of disci-
pline, has been a unit upon common para
mount idea, which has served all the purposes
Of organization. Now, that idea having become
fixed fact, these loose political crusades, so
potential against slavery and caste, will serve
no longer.


General Grant Ia short, is now required to
play the r6ie of Old Hickory in drilling the
republican party from its loose militia system
to the discipline of regular army. And it
seems to us that, as General Jackson's military
experience made him Political party leader
equal to all emergencies, the much larger and
more comprehensive military experience Of
General Grant should be as effective with him
in managing the rank and file, conspirators
and deserters of the republican party. A
scheming traitor inside the party lines can do
more mischief than regiment Of declared
enemies. General Grant, therefore, as the
republican general-in-chief and as the stan
dard-bearer Of the party for the succession,
should contrive in some way to get up Con-
rressional caucus on this question Of party
discipline, and at this caucus some test should
be applied which will solve the problem
whether Tom, Dick and Harry are with Grant
as the recognized head Of the republican camp
or are against him. Let General Grant
appoint "Honest Tom Murphy" to inquire into
and report upon the efficient discipline of
Tammany Hall, and he will discover that it is
substantially the discipline which carried the
Army Of the Potomac from the Wilderness to
Appomattox Court House.
Year: 1870

The investigation into the cause of death in
the cases of the two unfortunate men who
were killed instantly by the late blasting ex-
plosion at Carmansville has ended, as too
many coroner's inquests do. with a white
washing verdict Coroner Rollins assured the
jury that the accident was zone of those of
unfortunate and unforeseen occurrences which
none but Providence could prevents" and so
the jury found, of course But it appears by
the testimony of the foreman who was direct
ing the work that the "tamping rod" which
was being used to tamp down sand on the
fifty pounds Of powder was not tipped with
copper, as these tools usually are and always
ought to be, to prevent the iron from striking
spark from the rock. The foreman thinks
that the reason why this delicate tool en-
ployed in such dangerous work was not copper
tipped was because of the expense.


Doesn't it look, then, as if somebody else
besides Providence could have prevented the
slaughter of these men? Say, for instance,
the parsimonious contractor, who for the sake
of q little expense permitted the workmen to





ployed in most dangerous operation. Had
the tamping needle been tipped with copper
no spark would have been extracted from
the rock, and this murderous business
might have been averted. How the fire was
communicated to the powder through several
feet Of sand no one appears to know, but the
foreman conjectures that there must have been
powder lying loose about the hole. Whose
fault was it that the loose powder was there
1t is pretty clear, taking the evidence in this
case all in all, that it will not do for Coroner
Rollins to put too much responsibility on Pro-
vidence when the accident was manifestly the
result of carelessness and ignorance on the
part of the contractor and the foreman, and in
measure on the part Of the unfortunate vic.
tins themselves. In plain words, the verdic!
was not a proper one.