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Year: 1870

We know that Mcmahon is wounded, and
there is a report that be Is dead. The hero OF
Algeria, tho Mslakof and Magenta lost no
aurels, SO far as personal bravery is concern
rare that commander-in-chef, especially
with so large an army under him as McMa-
hons is wounded in battle because ii is rare
that personal exposure in the fore front of'tho
battle is needed for its conduct In McMa-
hons case it would seem that he sought, when
fortune turned against him, TO stem tho ad-
verse tide by his own intrepidity, precisely as
he headed his Zouaves in the assault Of tho
Malakoff, then again distinguished himself for
personal daring in the Autro-Sardinian cam
paign. To have personally shared the perils
and the pangs Of his men, even to the she'd
ding Of his blood, was doubtless some consola-
ton to the defeated Marshal. His career has
been gallant and honorable one, though so
clouded at the close. Few soldiers have been
more fortunate in the appreciation and appre-
citation Of Il or couutrymen, and his return TO
Paris from successful campaigns has often
been like Roman emperor's triumph. He
has been the favorite marshal Of the Emperor
and Of France and whatever criticism histo-
ry may pass on his late operations-and wo
need to know more than we DO now before at
tempting judgement upon them-he will be
remembered as dashing soldier, worthy Of
the first empire as well as Of the second
LynchJwg Virg'nian.
Year: 1870

MEMoRY-When the tolls and fatigues of
the day are over, who docs not love OCCASION
ally to indulge ip review of bygone years ?
No toll, no perplezity. attends it. 1t is an
exercise we reserve for an idle hour. In sum
mer, we may repose beneath the shade OF a
favorite tree, and whilst we recall the adyen-
lures of childhood, enjoy, at the same time,
the surrounding scenery. In winter, we may
seat ourselves beside the blazing hearth, and
whilst we recount many past deed, We can,
at the same time, enjoy our freside security
and feel alive to the present; but in this the
mind is at ease no labor of the intellect, no
perplexity attends it. Memory is the most
independent faculty of the human mind, be-
cause its Office is simply to reproduce what
reason has dictated and habit confirmed, every
other department of the mind is equally de-
pendent on memory for the exercise Of its
powers
Year: 1870

4 USEFUL REcpE-It may not be generally
known amongst our lady readers that hot wa
ter will take out the stain Of any fruit from
any fabric. You have only to put the gar
meDt in tub or bowl, pour boiling water over
it, and let it stand till cool, then wash out, and
the stain Is gone.
Year: 1870

PEAR PGE.-Take ripe, mellow pears peel
them and slice them thin. Make rich un-
dercrust aud set it up nicely round the edge,
and then lay 10 your slices even and cover the
dish then take thick sweet cream and spread
al over the pears, and cover with nice white
sugar. Bake carefully until well cooked
when cool, frosting will put on the finish.
Year: 1870

DOM P1ATT tells the following bucolic
story: | know of an aged OK who gave
vet more extraordinary evidences or
thought. Old Buck, of the famous flrm OF
Buck & Brindle, had gone through life
without being remarked for any intellect
ual superiority beyond responding slowly
and with certain senatorial dignity TO the
ordinary commands of "Whoa, haw?' ana
"Whoa geei" He would close meekly
his .snnerb ewes when suffering from the
imnatient blows of his driver, and when
released from work and filled with food he
had certain contemplative look, as II tax
ing his laborious life in sensible, phllo-
sophical way. His owner was therefore
astonished to find Old Buck guarding a
breach in the corn-feld fence He watched
him for while in perfect amazement. The
cattle had not only broken through the
fence, but the tracks in the soft earth
showed that they had been driven out
again Before this opening the faithful
old Nestor of the farm walked to and fro
like sentinel, lowering his long sharp
horns in preparation to charge whenever
the hungry cattle made move toward the
tempting cora. BY what instructive pro-
cess did the old OK come to the quick con,
clusions that prompted him to TINS Iaithlu,
protection of his masters properly! anu
what more have we in the way of reason
ing powers that makes us liable 10 mere
after?
Year: 1870

THE Democratic School Board of Louis
vile, Kentucky, recently directed that
McDonald's Southern School History of
the United States, written by the princi-
pal of the Louisville High School, an ex-
officer in the rebel army, and published by
an ex-rebel firm in Baltimore, should be
substituted, as a textbook in the
schools, for Andersons Pictorial Scnool
History of the United States," which had
been decried as a " Radical work. The
character and spirit of this school book,
from which, by Democratic appointment,
the children of Louisville are to learn the
history of their country may be inferred
from the following extract. The author
speaking of the massacre of the Union sol
diers in Baltimore, and of what followed,
says:


1.-THE defiance of Baltimore excited the
liveliest resentment in the North. The
streets were posted with placards, calling
for troops, and headed Vengeance upon
Baltimorep The noblest and meanest pas
sions of the human heart were appealed to,
for the purpose of obtaining volunteers.
1t was said, The capital is in danger'
Let patriots stand by their country in her
hour of need! AT the same time infuen-
tial journals declared that the Southerners



ards and bullies, and the women beautiful,
and loaded aoith jeaoels. Booty and Beauty
was one of the watch-words of the hour"
Here we have the wretched falsehood of
Beauregards s Manassas proclamation offered
as history, and serving the same purpose
for which it was originally uttered, namely,
to inf1ame civil hatred. And as if to show
that the sympathy with rebellion is as
timid as it is positive, it is alleged, when
objection is made, that this history is used
in the schools only as far as the account of
the late war


The consequences of the adoption of
such textbooks are but too evident They
are placed in the hands of children at the
most ductile and unsuspicious age, and
their entire feeling toward the government
of their country is colored by them. The
story subterfuge of saying that a certain
part of the book is not taught is merely
| contemplate. 1t is furnished to the schoos
| by Democratic direction as the history of
the country, and the child reads that the
rising of the people to save their govern
ment was stimulated by the basest appeal
to the worst of passions. The direct and
necessary result is to implant hatred of the
government, and to foster the spirit from
which the rebellion sprang. 1t is another
indication of the essentially and radically
disorganizing tendency of the Democratic
party. 1t can not forgive the victory of
the Union and of liberty 1t will not ac-
cept the situation, and acquiesce in the
conditions which are indispensable to the
repose of the country.


Meanwhile the spirit which writes and
the party which adopts such history as
this calls itself the conciliatory spirit and
the conservative party But every fresh
fact shows that it conciliates nothing but
disafection, and preserves only a malig-
nant jealousy of fidelity to the Union. Its
conciliation and conservatism in national
affairs are exactly as evident as its honesty
and economy in the municipal management
of New York.-Hdrpers Weekly.
Year: 1870

MRS Ross, residing near Concord, n
H., put her baby to sleep and retired
During the night she arose, walked seven
miles to the house of Mr.. J. w. Hatch
through mud and rain, and asleep Mr.
Hatch, at an early hour, found her stand.
ing by his door, bareheaded, and with arms
folded, asking that she might go in and
rest Mr. Hatch Hospitality showed the
lady in, and she sat down and proceeded to
warm herself, called for a Bible, read, ate
breakfast and finally laid down on couch
holding her head as if in considerable
pain. She continued to sleep until noon
when she awoke in great surprise, and ask.
ed where she was and how she came there
Mr.. Hatch gave her dinner and kindly
took her home, where the family were
searching in the woods and by the river
for the missing woman.
Year: 1870

The senate OH Thursday passed a
bill ostensibly to reduce the number
OF county supervisors, but really to
abolish the supervisor system, and
substitute for IL the system of com.
missioners, 1t Is return to the old
commissioner system of county gov.
ernment. We think the experience
Of the people of Iowa has sufficiently
established the fact that the com.
missioner system Is not SO good as
that of supervisors, i'm any respect
It was abolished in this state because
IL was found to lack the essential re.
quirements of good county govern.
ment. The supervisor system may
not have embraced all Of these re.
quirements, and amendments may
have been desirable, but It certainly
is much better system than that oi
commissioners. 1t Is based upon the
correct principle that all portions oil
the county shall be represented In
the government, principle no less
important i'm the government Of Q
county than I'm that of q state.


The hill has only passed the senate
and will undoubtedly meet with
earnest opposition In the house
where, If Ii Is not signally defeated
il will be materially modified.-Du
buque Herald.


Why go back to system that hai
been tried, and found far inferior I,
that of supervisors. We think tina
the Herdtd's position Is good one
better modify n system that has beer
found In the main adequate to NEE
the just wants OF the public.
Year: 1870

how the hearts Of that father and
sister were shrouded In mourning
when the sad, sad news came 10
them In their home so far away.
But amid the thick darkness shone
brightly the hope. nay, the assurance
almost that twas well with him
whose life's sun had set so soon.- -
And l have ever pictured him as
standing with that saintcd mother
somewhere near ono of the peariy
gates, waiting and watching for
those that are yet to come. And
now another has gone to Join thea,
i'm their beautious home. Why did
leave my father alone to cross the
wide waste Of waters to this far dis.
tant landr Did think as upon the
deck Of that beautiful vessel we
stood, In the bright spring morning,
and he uttered the parting words.
May He who commandeth the sea
and IL oheys, keep watch of my
daughter In oil her Journeying, and
bring us TO meet again, after few
short months shall have passed. -
They were his last to me. Friends,
kind friends ministered to his dying
wants but they were not kindred
ones. Methinks TO night see them
united i'm that land where tears are
never shed, where no sickness or de-
cline Is ever felt. Safely housed
from the bitter blasts of early life,
and keeping watch over the one that
is left to finish her life work. oh
thou Heavenly Friend may her life be
so ordered that when she crosses the
river with the boatman pale he may
land her safely on the farther shore,
with those who are waiting la
the Spirit land, ar @....a b. z.
Year: 1870

CRAlNER, HOUSE, CARRIAGE AND
N Sign Painter. has taken X. Wild's place at
Cedar Falls, and will give entire satisfaction to all
Sho entrust him with work In his line of business
Shop over F0sdicks wagon shop Paper hanging
leatly done on short notice,
Year: 1870

AT TIE UNION MEAT MARKET, KEEPS
N constantly on hand good assortment of the
nest meats and other articles in the market line
which he il selling at the lowest living prices
Main Street first door North OF Campbell 81 Mill
Crockery Store Cedar Falls Iowa.
Year: 1870

The readiness with which American
girls accept the attention of comparative
strangers is forever matter of astonish-
ment to foreigners. 1t would be as much
n matter of astonishment to ourselves if
we once stopped to think about it. A
gentlemen is casually introduced, lively
conversation follows, calls are made next
day for week to come, rides, Artations
and love-making entered upon, and often
times, after no more than fortnights
acquaintance, confidence given that not
less than half years acquaintance
should warrant.


A case of this sort Of eager intimacy
occurred in pretty inland town not more
than three hundred miles from New
York, which resulted most disastrously
A young man stopping temporarily in
town saw and fancied young lady upon
the street, ascertained her name, etc,
forged letter Of introduction, presented
it, with himself, and was most cordially
received by the young lady and her par
ents. Walks, rides and excursions en-
sued, and in less than month the two
were married. Almost Immediately, the
true character of the handsome, agreea-
BILE and intelligent young man came to
light. He was rogue, gambler, and
had wife in distant state. He was
arrested, tried for bigamy, and sentenced
to Auburn State Prison for the term OF
five years. The girl died of broken
heart, and her mother, overwhelmed with
grief, soon followed her to the grave.


| hate distrust and suspicion, and
should the last to engender such feeling
in anybody toward mankind But also
hate to see girls die hearted, or
their lives blasted by the rascality of some
heartless, unprincipled william, when all
the evil might have been avertcd by mere
womanly, sensible prudence. A man,
whether honorable or dishonorable, ad-
mires q girl all the more for the exercise
of discretion and care in regard TO her
associations. 1t is an established fact
that Il man may seem to be all that is
worthy and desirable and yet in reality
not be fit to step across the outer thresh-
old of an honest mans house, much less
permitted to open his abominable lips in
courtly speech to an innocent, unsuspect-
ing girl.


Now that the summer has ceme, and
tourists and eity-bred fellows are strag-
ling around through the country, let the
girls bear this sad story in mind. Be
civil and courteous, but don't open the
door of your heart to everybody who
happens to dress well, and can turn the
compliments more graciously than the
honest aud perhaps awkward country
Year: 1870

The following epitaph may be seen by
any visiting the old graveyard at Hal
lowell
Here lies the body Of Jones the poet,
That is, he thought so, and tried to


show it,
But before he'd made the world believe


it
The devil called and he had to leave


II
Year: 1870

Why cling we to the raimcnt frail we wear,
Why fear to drop the treasures We have won
And sleep to wake not ? Unto those whose hope
Is fixed on tn eternal hills of Truth
'Tis beautiful to die It's endless gain
'Tis but the paling of ruby lip,
The folding of an eager, restless hand,
To wake and walk with pure ones gone before
Upon the borders of celestial streams
To know no more decay or weariness,
But peace, and calm, and everlasting rest.


The following story is told of very
eminent lawyer who received a severe
reprimand from witness on the stand
whom he was trying to browbeat. 1t was
an important issue, and in order to savo
the case from defeat, it was necessary
that Mr.. A should impeach the wit.
ness. He endeavored to do it on the
ground of age. The following dialogue
ensued:


Lawyer-How old are you?


Witness-Seventy-two years.


Lawyer-Your memory, of course, is
not as brilliant and vivid as it was twen-
ty years ago, is it?


Witness-I do not know but it is.


Lawyery-State some circumstance
which occurred, say twelve years ago and
we shall be able to see how well you re-
member.


Witness-l appeal to your honor if
am to be interrogated in this manner it
is insolent


Judge-You had better answer the
question.
Lawyer-Yes, sir; state it,


Witness-Well sir, if you compel me
to do it, | will About twelve years ago
you studied in Judge BIS Office did
you not


Lawyer-Yes.


Witness-Well sir, remember your
father coming into my office and saying
to me, "Mr. D, my son is to be
examined Tomorrow, and | wish you
would lend ne fifteen dollars to buy a
suit Of clothes remember also, sir, that
from that time to lais he has never paid
me that sum. That, sir. remember as
though it were but yesterday.
Lawyer-(Considerably abashed) That
will do, sir.
Year: 1870

A member of the School Committee Of
Troy demanded the reading of letter
sent to him by an associate, and set an
example of mildness and good manners to
the rising generation, by saying; 81
want it read, and then I'll blow his brains
out if he don't retract every word of it
This is teaching 1.-The young idea how to
shoot" literally.
Year: 1870

Discourse at the African Methodist Episcopal


Bethel Chnrcls--'sAre We United so


Miss Anna Watson, one OF new generation Of
colored lecturers, who are to dlsabuse the minds or
people OF the idea that the colored people are inferior
In intellect to those OF the whites ana to elevate
them 10 political social equality lfJ, delivered q
semreligious political lecture at the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Bethel church. In Sullivan street. last
evening. Her subject was the query, care We
United ~ referring to the condition OF the colored
people In the struggle for equality. In commencing
the lecturer said sne was gratied because the mum.
ber OF persons present was an indication OF intel
ana desire Tor learning OF her race. She de.
cared that the colored people are not drifting back
ward, but rather are moving steadily forward
step by step, toward science and everything
worthy the attention OF American citizens.
The coUred people should keep united
in order to win those rights which such o civilized
country this and 10 which the Lord has given the
power 10 bestow, denies them. We must move as
did the coOred soldiers OF whom certain newspa-
often say dcrtson the coiored troops fought
nobly'-at Port Hudson and Wagner Heights
untedly ana boldly. Such noble men as those vol
unteers would have rule over tins country Instead
OF the selfish tyrants who ever have ruled it. Any
or our people could reply to the query, .sWhers u
orr party golngYp OF our political opponents-thac
1t Is drifting down to dark oblivion In concluding
she said that her course In appearing lecturer
had been condemned; but that having real desire
The elevation OF her race, had determined to
defy such condemnation and TO persevere In her
fpa
Year: 1870

The Detr0it River Tunnel-The Guuge OF the
Grcnt Western Railway TO be Narrowed.


OTTAWA, March 29, 1870.


The Detroit River Transit Companys Bill and the
Great Western Railway bill are making good pro.
gress and promise to be carried through Parliament
this session. Both have passed through the com.
mittee and probably VIII not meet any strong oppo-
ston In the House. The first above-named bill pro.
yides Tor the construction OF a tunnel under the
Detroit river which will enable the Great Western
Railroad 10 make direct junction with the Michigan
Central The undertaking Will involve an outlay of
$3,050,000. The work Will probably be commenced
at an early day. The Great Western bill au-
thorizes the company TO narrow the gauge Of tho
road to tine same gauge as the New York Central
and Michigan Central, vlZ four feet and eight and
q half inches, which will allow freight and passen-
gers TO go through direct from New York to san
Francisco on this line without change or cars
Year: 1870

Late on Monday night the captain or the tugboat
saunders appeared at the Newark police station ana
stated that his vessel the draw OF one OF
the railroad bridges crossing the Passac river he saw
q horse and wagon containing man tumble over
board into the river. Efforts To rescue the unknown
were made, but or no avail. Yesterday the spot
visited, but no vestge OF the man discovered. Tho
the east side Of the river. about midway between
the plank road and Newark and New York Railroad
bridges. Who the unfortunate man could be IL sill
a mystery.
Year: 1870

The following record win show the changes IN the
temperature OF the weather for the past twentysour
hours IN comparison with the corresponding day OF
last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hud
nuts pharmacy. HERALD Building broadway, cor
uer OF Ann street,
Year: 1870

Ofncers Shaw and Ryder OF the harbor police,
found adrift in the East river q boat belonging TO
the United States steamer Colorado which had been
stolen by some deserters and then abandoned.
Year: 1870

DAY that has passed BY SINCE Mr. Perry was arrested
mas given opportunity for obtaining new facts, but
up to the conclusion of the last trial these new facts
Injured to Inc benefit OF the prisoner instead OF to his
injury, ana since that Trial viii take occasion 70
say In Inc presence OF the District Attorney new tes
umony mas been discovered on the part OF this man
whch IN any judgment will insure him beyond
douot prompt acquittal AT the hands OF any jury
new developments are lnuriDg 10 bis benefit rather
than 10 his injury.


Mr.. Spencer reiterated his opposition TO post
ponement, but the Court without hearing further
argument granted the application OF the District
Attorney aud postponed the case until wednesday
morning next.


Perry was then remanded to Jail.
Year: 1870

The following record win show tne changes IN the
temperature OF the weather for the past wentylour
hours In comparison with The corresponding day OF
last year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hud
nuts pharmacy HERALD Building, Broadway, cor
Year: 1870

The preparations for the successful elimination
Of the event OF the terpsichorean season have been
of most extensive character. The thirty-RecOnd
annual ball ol the Brooklyn Fire Department, IN AID
oil the widows and orphans fund, Will be held ut
the Academy OF Music, tomorrow, Monday evening
Year: 1870

The editor Of the Albany Knickerbock-
or Is In Europe, and sends the following
account Of the general employment Of To-
males


Tre women, by the way, do nearly all
the trading in Ireland. At our hotel n
woman shows you to your room, you pay
your bill to woman, and you are polite y
bowed out of the hotel by the house-keep-
er. II Is rare to find u retail store In Cork
where female Is not seen behind the
counter. We arc told that tho samo thing
prevails throughout all the British prov
inccs. The reason given for employing
them is that their follies arc not only less
numerous hut much lower priced. Fe-
males may sport fifty-dollar mautles, b.
they never get on fifty dollar "busts."
Females never spend whole weeks
wages on billiard tables. Girls never put
the party through. kick up row, and
get dragged to the station-house. Fast
horses they also avoid, and roulette tables
and game cocks. Who ever saw female
hanging around n gaming table. or betting
her last five dollars that she can tell where
the little joker is? Who ever saw n female
clerk. afler the store was shut, rambling
up Broadway, raising thunder and break
ing things? Who ever saw respectable
girl knocking over dry goods boxes and
standing M. P.s' on their heads3 No one.
Yet respectable young men do thesenight-
ly. When was female clerk ever ar
rested for having suspicious character
locked up in store with her after mid
night? In view of MI these facts Is it
any wonder that the merchants on this
side run to female clerks?
Year: 1870

There Is n class of men In every CON-
munity who go about with vinegar f'ecs'
growing because they think they ARE not
appreciated rs they think they should be,
and who constantly quarrel with their des-
tiny. These men usually have made
great mistake In their estimate Of their
abilities. or are unmitigated donkeys. In
either case they are unfortunate. II peo-
pie despisc you, do not tell 1t oil over
town. If you are capable. show it. IL
you are q right down clever fellow. wash
the wormwood Off your face. and show
your goodwill by deeds. Then, II the
people feel above yon, 60 right of and
feel above them. If they swell when
they pass you in the street, swell YOURSELF
and If this does not "fctch them." con-
clude very good-naturcdly that they are
unworthy your acquaintance. and pity
them for missing such capital chance to
get into good company.