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Year: 1871

Attention is directed to the proceed-
ngs of the railroad meeting held at
this place on last Saturday. The sit
nation, we think, is hopeful. The'peo.
,le are very much interested in this
interprise, and we have high hopes of
witnessing the early completion of
narrow gauge road from Camden to this
place. And right here let us make an
illustration of the benefits of this rail-
road. Suppose we estimate the cost
of the road at ten thousand dollars
mile, or one dollar and eighty-three
cents a foot. If We confne the bene-
fits to strip six and a quarter miles
wide on each side Of the road, then
each foot of railway would benefit an
acre and half of land, and if taxed
upon the land would amount to one
dollar and twenty two cents an acre.
Is there a region anywhere penetra'
ted by railroad where the advance in
real value has not been five times this
amount? But we are opposed to tax
upon land or other property to build
the road, and meeting of our citizens
has made known the opposition of the
people to such scheme. What we
want to show, is, that an aggregate
subscription equal TO one dollar and
twenty-five cents an acre on all the land
within six and a quarter miles OF the
road, will build and equip it. We ask
special attention to the basis of the cal
culation we have made, and then we
ask if sane men will longer doubt the
ability of The people to build the road.
Year: 1871

for its operations, one cleai Of all
encumbrances.


And what is said of railroads and
other internal improvements under a
radical regime is equally true of free
schools. sThe free school system of this
State is cumbersome, extravagant and
ineffective 1t requires great amount
of money to run it, but scarcely any
reap the benefit of the money expended
but the superintendents of schools.
Yet from the very fact that all are
compelled to contribute to maintain
this system, (?) hut few are able to
contribute to the support Of private
schools, and hence these must languish.


Now if these facts are true, and no
candid man will deny them, how essen
tial is it that all should unite in trying
to rid the State government of the
present set of incompetent aud dia>
honest officials? Let the government
be administered by honest men-by
the "bona fide" aud substantial citizens
of the country. This is the first step,
the ground work in building up the
country, the sine qua non, without
which all effort is but cloves labor
lost" The coming election win be the
fit and probably the only opportunity
of laying the ground wo;k. Let all
unite in organizing the Conservative
party for the campaign. Let every
man of the least influence work and
talk, and encourage the lukewarm and
despondent.


Rest assured of the fact, that he who
attends railroad meeting', if any such
there be, and manfests his zeal in the
cause of internal improvements in this
way alone, absenting himself from
political gatherings and elections, shows
more zeal than discretion. Let us lay
the axe st the root of the disease, ard
remove the first grand obstruction TO
the cause of internal improvements.


Respectfully, G..
Year: 1871

Our young friend, Mr.. r. d. Etter,
left yesterday morning for Little Rock,
where we learn he intends making his
future home. We dislike very much
to give Bob up to the capital city folks,
for we will miss him sadly, but no
doubt he is consulting his interest and
his duty by the change. We take
pleasure in testifying to his worth, and
recommending him to our friends in
Little Rock, as a true gentleman, wor'
thy the entire confidence Of every one.
Year: 1871

We have observed, as the Dispatch has,
the summary arrest and incarceration Of
Paymaster Hodge, to await a speedy trial, a
certain conviction, and signal punishment
for his frauds. This is as it ought to be.
We are sorry, however, that the Govern
ment cannot get all the money back. We
hope that in the case of Norton, the default
ing money clerk in the New York post
office, all the money taken by him will be
realized, and he promptly punished for his
defalcation.


The Dispatch has no occasion to be sur
prised at the seemingly discrimination made
between the two criminals. It ought to re-
member that while Connolly, Tweed, Hall,
and Sweeney, the Tammany robbers, are
beginning to feel the halter draw, the great
body Of their conf,derates are yet untouch-
ed. We hope, as the lovers of justice gen.
orally do, that every man in the country
who has received any portion of the stolen
funds will be compelled to disgorge.


And we even expect that before justice
has finished her inquisition, His E&cellency
Governor Walker will be compelled to re-
fund to the city of New York the fifteen
thousand dollars which he received from
Tweed to carry the election in Virginia in
sixty-nine. A tts+Aca Aft
Year: 1871

The FIREMEN's DIFFICULTY TO BIZ
INvEsTTGATED.-We congratulate the
public on the just course pursued by the
Council, with reference TO the dismissal
from service of the four members of the
Hand-in-Hand fire company, who, without
any opportunity of defending themselves,
were expelled from The company and fined
in different sums.


As disinterested party, we have
watched particularly this company, and
have always found its members prompt,
faithful, and efficient workers, when the
fire-fiend was about.


Among them none exceeded, in these
qualities, the four who were thus dismiss
cd, and although discipline may be very
commendable and necessary thing to have
III similar organizations, Che past honorable
conduct of men should shield them from
Che outrage Of conviction without an oppor-
tunity to defend themselves.


If jealousy or any other motive than the
good of Che department prompted this rude
dismissal of these gentlemen, and if any
injustice has been done them, the action Of
the Council enables them to vindicate
themselves aud expose the motive prompt
ing their dismissal.
Year: 1871

A REMARKABLEin instance of rapid trav-
cling is noted, which few years since
would have seemed incredible. On the af-
ternoon of August I'd gentleman lett San
Francisco by the Pacific railroad, and ar
rived in London before the expiration of
seventeen days from the time of his depar-
ture. He reached New York just in time
to get on board a steamer bound to LIVER
pool, and the steamer made very quick
passage, and the traveller left her promptly
for an express train in the same hour that
she arrived in the Mersey. If the improve
ments in steam engines accomplish what is
expected by some experts, the transit be-
tween San Francisco and London will be
effected by 1880 pretty regularly within
fifteen days.
Year: 1871

the laws of the city justify it or not, ii is an
act of injustice to the tax-payers of Rich
mond, some of whom would be willing to
hold the positions now held by these ASH
land carpet-baggers.
Year: 1871

De Billiard Temple.-Redford and Ives, cor
ner of Main and Eleventh streets, keep the most
fashionable Billiard Saloon in Richmond Their
tables are all new, and everything connected
with the establishment is flrst-class Players
are informed that whstlng is positively pro


tied.
Year: 1871

correspondence LtaFeuWorth Can.
CoNCoRDIA. Cloud county. November
1S.-From Mr.. Sohlinger, who just re-
turned from the buffalo grounds some two
hundred miles west of here. l learn the
storm of Saturday and Sunday. November
Is and H. was a terrible one on the Plains
The party. consisting OF about a dozen per
sons, saved themselves by wading in the
snow up ravine. and at the head digging
a dug out.


One of the party was frozen but will get
well. During Saturday they heard severa!
guns, and though knowing they were sig
nails of distress could afford no succor on
account of the binding storm.


AT Ash Grove they saw the grave of
trapper who had been frozen to death
There were two men trapping, and it ap-
pears that the storm came upon them so
suddenly that they could not prepare for it,
The unfortunate mans hands were burned
off. The other man was found badly frozen
but will recover.


Further down the valley the party heard
that two men and boy were found frozen
to death There was nothing about the
outfit by which they could be identified.


At Wagonda the party learned that out
of party of eleven hunters who started
out before the storm. only three nave re-
turned. 1t is thought the balance have
persisted.


The storm was 40 unexpected that it
caught the majority Of the hunters unpre
pared for it. That many lives have been
lost, there seems to be no doubt.
Year: 1871

The general attention of the bar yester-
day seemed to have been divided bet tween
the proceedings of the Senate and the
races, and meagre account Of litigation
WAS presented.


Suit is entered in the Fourth District
Court for the opening of st. David street,
at the expense of the city, when. as usual
in such cases, a jury of freeholders is called
for tc go throug h the customary process.


The business in the court building was as
silent as Oh an adjournment
Year: 1871

The regular monthly meeting of the Cit.s
Board OF School Directors was to have
taken place last night.


On motion of Rev NJ Matlack. General
Longstreet was called to the chair. and on
a call of the roll quorum was not present
and the board adjourned until this evening
at halt-past seven o'clock.
Year: 1871

The programme of the third day. s races
is published this morning, and as the track
is becoming better from day to day the in
terest in the races will continue to increase.
ami the attendance will undoubtedly be
large to-day
Year: 1871

The claimant in the TichbOrne case is
suffering from severe attack of bronchitis.
He is in excellent medical hands, but his
friends are not q little anxious as regards
his present state Of health.
Year: 1871

LATEST NEWS FROM ALI POINTS
ARMY AND NAVY GULF SOCIETY
GEN. SHERMAN PRESIDENT
B0WEN'S PARDON BY THE PRESIDENT
A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT
TESTIMONY BEFORE KU-KLUX COMMITTEE
ON WITNESS STAND FIVE HOURS
THE LYNCHED FATHERS BODY
Horrible Brutality to Son
TESTIMONY OFTHE MOTHER
THE SAD STORY OF THE DAUGHTER |
Year: 1871

REGISTERED IESTERDAY-TOTAL REGIsIRA-


TION, 91,S16.


The registration of voters throughout the
city yesterday in spite of the in the carly part Of
the day. was very brisk. As will I've by the returns
given below, however the total is not 30 great as
last year There still two days left for registration
and possible that the total Of last year. 1866 may
ne reached So far reported by the police there were
no disturbances Of any kind any for Illegal
registration Practically, there have been but two days
registration this year. 500 voters were regis
;ctd ON oct. Is The following is comparative state
meut of the registration last year and this:
Year: 1871

We understand that Mr.. Knapp is still
running for Assembly in the XINth District,
thus rendering it possible that Tom Fields
may be returned. We pray Mr.. X. to decline
and do his utmost for the election of Gov.
Seymour Help the Republican cause, Mr.
Knapp! by showing the overwhelming Demo
cratic majority in that district that you are
ready to sink party in order to save the City
from further spolation. You will thus make
more Republicans than you could by going
to the Assembly ten sessions. And you must
know that either Seymour or Fields will
surely be chosen.
Year: 1871

A RE ENDORSED AND PRESCRIBED By
a more leading Physicians than any other Tonic OF
Stimulant now in use. They are


A SURE PREVENTIVE
For Fever AID Ague, Intermittents, Bilousness and
all disorders arising from malarious causes. They
are highly recOmm. nded as an Anti.Dyspeptic
and in cases OF indigestion are Invaluable Al
an Appetizer and Recuperant and in cases Of
General Debility they have never in a single in
stance tailed in producing the most happy results
They are particularly
Year: 1871

unworthy OF that long line of patriotic chiefs
of whom he was destined to be last: and il is
grateful trait in the character of Roderic
that he stroye once more to revive, BY liberal
endowments, the famous college of Armagh,
as if CONSCIOUS that Ireland could only hope
to secure its freedom by general education
of its people -HqrDer'S MdQdzine.
Year: 1871

was nothing to what followed. At the
hight of some three hundred feet he
commenced balancing himself on his
back on the bar Of the trapeze, and 60
ing through other fearful eyolutions. He
then deliberately slid from the bar head
downward, and catching himself by the
feet, remained suspended for several sec
onds in that awful positionl The ap-
palling sight was one never to be forgot
ten by those who witnessed it. A thrill
and low murmur of horror passed
through the immense multitude who
were looking on with intense interest,
and many hurried away from the sight
giddy and faint The daring eronaut,
however, went through his evolutions
successfully, and, regaining his seat,
went soaring rapidly and steadily up
ward. When at the hight of three-quar-
ters of mile he had the astounding
nerve to repeat his performance, which,
at so great distance, could only be
clearly visible by the aid of glasses.
What made this ascent all the more haz-
ardous is that the balloon is very small
one, carryinglb but little ballast, and with
nothing but a light anchor attached to
the hoop.


| am glad to say that the eronaut
completed his voyage safely, although
he once or twice seemed to be in con-
siderable danger. The trapeze struck
the roof of Henry Connard residence on
9th street, when Mr.. Donaldson made
skillful leap from the trapeze, and pre-
vented collision. The balloon then
ascended and came down again on the
other side of the road in field, and was
about striking the top of a tree, when
Mr. Donaldson turned somersault on
the trapeze rope and prevented the bar
from catching in the tree. There is
some talk of our having a repetition of
this painful exhibition during our fair
next week, if the authorities do not in
terfere to prevent it. 1t really seems to
me that they should, and that it is also
the duty of the leading press of the coun-
try to denounce such reckless and un-
necessary risk of human life for the
mere qualification Of morbid excite
ment
Year: 1871

but while the wounded man still lay
writhing in agony on the ground, Lieu
tenant Collins, thinking no doubt to ex-
hibit that sublime indifference to human
life and suffering that, in the opinion of
such military men as he, illustrates the
perfection of military discipline, did
by his orders continue the target prac-
tice by firing although he well knew that
Keesey was lying wounded in front of
the target, and that other members of the
troop who had gone to bis assistance
were also in front of the target"


The court found Lieutenant Collins
guilty of conduct TO the prejudice of
good order and military discipline" and
sentenced him to be dismissed the SER
vice, which sentence has been con-
firmed by the President of the United
States. Now, in the name of our COM
mon humanity, we would ask the officers
who composed that court martial whether
capital punishment has as yet been abol-
isbed in the army2 If not, it wodld
seem that there are no pine trees in Ne
vada from which a gallows can be
framed, or no prisons at the service Of
the government in which to confne
criminals found guilty Of the lesser
crime of manslaughter.
Year: 1871

AT st. Louis, the other day, arrived an
elegantly dressed and apparently wealthy
lady from Cleveland, who wished to 60
a short distance in the country. There
being no stage at that hour, gentleman
was found who lived in the direction in
dicated, and was willing to favor the
lady with ride. The st. Louis Herald
tells the remainder of the story. But
lol upon being confronted with each
other, they each positively declined hav-
ing anything to do with the other and
the gentleman incontinently bolted.
Upon being asked why this was thus, he
replied: Thunder Iknow that woman
She was my wife once, and | wouldn t
ride ten miles with her for $500l The
lady subsequently hired carriage, and
on the way informed the driver that she
had found out something that she had
wanted to know for long time Fur
ther developments are awaited with in
terest.
Year: 1871

Ing Place-SOme Queer Fellows
Preaching and Drinking.


From Rev. NJ. d. Conway's Letter to Cincin-


natl COmmercial.l


One of the drollest figures which has
appeared on the sands this is his first
year, is preacher. He brings down to
the beach on his shoulders a small and
hoarse harmonium. He is followed by
small procession of sharp-featured spin
sters and seedy men in dingy black, and
there beside the roar of the sea they lift
up their cracked voices in nasal psalm
tune. The preacher accompanies them
ON his harmonium. He is u diminutiye
fellow, somewhat under forty with dusky
countenance, keen, little eyes, sleek
creased black half and a very lean and
hungry look. When they have done
piping their hymn (which usually at
tracts crowd of ragged children at
least) he opens big bethumbed Bible
and proceeds to his sermon. The bur-
den Of his discourse is that the people
before him are speedily to exchange the
cool bath in the pleasant waves for one
in certain fiery lake which will not be
as comfortable. When last heard this
sermonizer, there were negro minstrels
to the right of him, and canary bird man
to the left of him. My de-ah friends"
said he, why will ye die?" {" Shoe fly,
don't bodder me, was the reply from the
Christy men). Will you go on c fresh
buns henjoying her pleasure and sin
G donke-e-eys han never reflect hon
your heternal 60 Hi, Mary, no, Mary,
why will you be so contrary?") and so
on goes the motley rush of voices. The
sermonizer is keenly alive to the impor-
tance Of ha'pence. Once when he be-
gun sermon of unusual warmth, and
had got as far as "willeth not the death
of any, but rather that all, he extended
his arm in gesture, but it was just in
time to catch a penny tossed to him
from the crowd, whereupon the text
ended in thank you, sir, and the ami
mated gesture terminated in the breeches
pocket. On another occasion some wag
was cruel enough to toss toward the
preacher a bright sixpence when he was
in the ardor Of prayer. The eyes that
seemed closed peeped little and were
fixed on the sixpence. The coin was in
perilons proximity to some drchins on
the sand. The poor fellow seeing the
sixpence suddenly broke his prayer, and
with startling " through Jesus Christ
our Lord, had his grasp upon the coin
simultaneously with his Amen" This
produced some laughter, and he removed
to another part of the beach.


Nearly every day some Sunday-school
or little Mission" or other religious
fraternity, comes down from London,
on its annual pious frolic They sing
hymns in the third-class carriages all
the way. They come from the station
headed by their beloved Chadband or
Stiggins. Ard they fll the whole town
with scandals. They draw the whole
town and the crowd on the sands by their
halfnaked splashings along the edge of
the water. The children land they |
seem TO think childhood lasts long |
time) rush about in nudity They |
drink--and drink--and drink-until all
are boozy, and many drunk. The Revs.
Chadbands aud Stiggins are as boozy as
their brother Peeksniff was when he
prayed for Chuzzleweit. There was
even temperance mission that came
here few days ago for picnic, of
which at least half got drunk.
Year: 1871

After paying the expenses Of the enterprise
balance of the proceeds ar sing from the sale
of tickets will be appropriated to the establish
ment of free library in Louisville, to be
nnllnd ihn
Year: 1871

The undersigned. late principal business
manager of the very successful Mercantile
Library Gift Concert of san francisco. CAL,
Gift Concert in aid of the Public Library Of
kentucky. The drawing will take place in
puslic, and everything will be done to satisfy
buyers of tickets that their interests will be
as we'll protected as If they personally super
intended the entire affair.
Year: 1871

Politely DECLINED have re-
ceived a communication from an anonymous
writer, signing himself A Conservative, /"
containing statements in relation to one of
the Democratic candidates for the Senate,
seriously affecting his integrity.


While we arc anxious to see Democracy
defeated by all fair means, we must decline
the publication of such personal attacks.
Neither can we give publicity to statements
made by other than responsible parties.


If "a Conservative wishes us to pub
lish anything affecting the political standing
of Democrats, he must bring us some re-
sporsiblc party to support his declarations.
We wish to be literally dealt with and
desire to give no excuse to our enemies to
force us into any other than the faircst
sort of fight.
Year: 1871

GLADLY CORRECTED.-We called at
tcntion on Saturday, to the order which
bad been issued requiring members of the
different military companies to pay the reg
ular gate fee before entering the grounds,
and also expressed the opinion that as soon
as the fact came to the attention of Prcsi-
dent Harvie he would not hesitate to revoke
it. We have now the pleasure to state,
that on being made aware Of the fact, Mr..
IIarvic Immediately issued an order admit
ting them Internationally, and that we may
now anticipate the pleasure of seeing this
agreeable entertainment added to the others
to be afforded the patrons of the fair.


We hope, and believe, the greatcst Ebcr-
ality will be extended all parties who may,
by any means, contribute to the success of
this great enterprise. We hope President
Haryie will be equally prompt to issue an
order excluding all thieves and pickpockets.
Won't you, Mr.. President
Year: 1871

EVIDENTLY FROM THE COUNTRY
While breaklasting at one of our fashiona-
Bile hotels this morning, we observed a lady
and gentleman, evidently from the country,
who are here in attendance upon our Far,
enter the dining-hall, hand in hand. AS
they passed down the long ball there was a
litter and gggle heard from the city gents
sitting around the other tables, all of whom
pronounced the pair from the country" p


Now this is wrong; country folks should
not act so when they come to the city, but
the lady should take the gentlelnan's arm.
We know how it is, being from the rural
district, but we don't like to see our friends
playing ''grecn." Don't do so tny more.
Year: 1871

WYMAN.-This renowned wizard and
ventriloquist begins his second week in our
city tonight. AS will be seen, he will
continue the interesting feature Of his en-
tertamments of giving away valuable pre-
sents to the audience. A grand matinee IS
announced for next Saturday.
Year: 1871

Ges Attention, Ladies and Gentlemen.-The
lady appearing in the prettiest costume tomor-
row night at the SKATING CARNIVAL will receive
a season ticket lasting until next summer Tho
gentleman appearing in the most original cos
tune will also receive a season ticket.
Year: 1871

AS AN evidence of the appreciation Of
our efforts to clear the river of distractions,
we publish the following letter from the
master of the British bark !" Satellite"
now at the dock:
Year: 1871

Nelo York, Oct. pa special to the
Herald from Salt Lake, says:


SIT is stated in official circles that Brig
ham Young is l20 miles south of this city,
with his course still onward. 1t is not
known to what point he is bound. Some
think he intends to leave the country, and
others, that he will find refuge in st.
George, 300 miles from here. 1t is certain
ly doubtful whether he will appear for trial
and whether the head of the church will be
seen again here until the troubles are over
Delegate Hooper has gone to Washington
to see the President, and endeavor to effect
some basis of compromise. The church is
in the greatest ferment.
Year: 1871

s9-"H;eck tie parties" have dawned in the
rural districts. a neck tie lady makes neck
tie Of the same material as the dress she wears.
These aEe taken 70 where the party is to be
held and place in bag When the gentle
men arrived each one must 20 TO the bag and
take e>out a neck tie, aud it Is his duty to wait
upon the lady during the evening who wears
the dress corresponding in material with the
ueck-tie