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Year: 1875

LADY ANNE BLUNT, says the Graphic,
protests against the proposed monument
to Byron. Was he not refused burial in
Westminster Abbey fifty years ago? And
did not his relatives have to bury his
body at their own expense? And if his
bones have slept so long unhonored,
to the disgrace of England, why disturb
them now? Lady Blunt is Byron's
granddaughter, and has the true
Byronic temper. But because the ortho-
dox Dean Of Westminster refused to
bury in the old Abbey man whose career
had been notorious for its prohigacy, it
hardly follows that the English people
half century later deserve castigation for
Injustice to the memory of man who
grandiloquently wrote that when he died
he wanted emo heightened scroll, no
praise-encumbered stone" to mark his
resting-place, and demanded that his
epitaph should be his name alone.
Furnishing enc generation for the short
comings Of its predecessor may be poetic
and Byronic, and all that, but is neither
sensible nor just. As for Byron, Childe
Harold is his monument and Don Juan
is his epitaph. His genius is unques-
tionable, and so is his character, and the
two have been wrestling with each other
for sixty years, and it is uncertain which
will win in the end. There would be no
difficulty in immortalizing the poet in
brass or marble or anything, If 1t were
not for the man. But then he is one of
the men who need no superauous stone
to keep his memory alive, and the pres
ent movement for amemorial does seem a
waste of sympathy that could find much


worther objects TO spend itself upon.
Year: 1875

A medical correspondent of an Eng
lish journal says that the advantage of
asparagus are not sufficiently appreciated.
Those who suffer from rheumatism are
cured in few days by feeding of this
delicious esculent; and more chronic
cases are much relieved, especially if the
patient avoids all acids, whether in food
or beverage. The Jerusalem artichoke
has similar effect in relieving rheuma-
tism. 1t may be well to remark that
most plants which grow naturally near
the seacoast contain more or less iodine,
and in all rheumatic complaints iodine
has long been a favorite remedy. One
who has been in the drug business told
the writer some years ago that many of
the popular patent nostrums which some
disinterested people" for the good of
their fellow creatures "-sold at two dol
lars bottle, consisted simply of few
cents worth of iodine in solution.
Iodine is dangerous, however, in over
doses, affecting especially the eye.
Year: 1875

Only small per cent. of the number
of emigrants at present in the Black
Hills are experienced and skillful min
ers. This fact is surprising, considering
the wide advertisement which this re-
gion has had, and the sort of passion
which afflicts old gold hunters to try
fortune in new fields. There are now
about six hundred white men, aside
from those comprised in the Government
expedition, in the Black Hills. Four
times as many are already organized at
various tewns and settlements along the
Pacific railroads and the Missouri and
Platte rivers, either moving in that di-
ton, or awaiting favorable indications
from Indian councils now holding for
the cession of the gold country to the
Government. The majority of these
people have been drawn from various
occupations by the enthusiasm prevalent
throughout the States and Territories
regarding the new discoveries of gold.
Many of them have invested their all in
an equipment suitable TO the venture.
Hardly man of substantial financial
resources can be found engaged in the
gold hunt,
Year: 1875

The Paris Figaro asserts that there are
many American women in that city
living freely i'm the mud and mire of the
denli.monde, and acting as spies for Ger
many. They are said to extract informa-
ton from the official French gentry,
who are drawn into the circle of their
fascinatiOns.
Year: 1875

The Texas Legislature at its last session
passed a license law for all trades or oc-
cupations, and makes it penal offense
for any one to pursue any occupation,
calling, or profession without having first
obtained license. The object of the
law is partly for the public protection
and partly to raise revenue. Rather
hard, however, for man to have to pay
license in order that he may work at
his trade. Texas will have to learn
another lesson in political economy.
Year: 1875

THE round sum allotted by the British
government for defraying the cost of the
trip of the Prince of Wales to India is
E142,OO0, or considerable more than
100000. Of this sum 100000 or $780,
600 will be devoted to the personal ex-
penses of the Prince. The British tax
payer who contemplates these figures
may be excused if he does not find him.
self in cheerful frame of mind. But
if he wants royalty with all its gewgaws
and frippery and foolishness, it is only
fair that he should pay the bills without
grumbling. If the Prince must travel,
he must 60 in princely style, and not as
the humble citizen who earns the money
with which to settle the princely bills.


The Hellespont is little over a mile
wide, but Leander made himself great
hero in ancient times by swimming over
it. Lord Byron gained fame by repeat
ing his feat. Edgar Allen Poe swan
five miles down the James River, and
against the tide. But in the recent
match at Chester the winner johnson
swan over ten miles, and then danced
jig to show he was not tired. Coupling
this with Captain Boyton's feat of swim
ming, with the aid of a special apparatus,
across the English channel, some twenty
five mile wide, it can not be said that
the moderns show less skill, strength and
endurance than the ancients in this form
of athletic exercise.
Year: 1875

4 THE Miss Breyer theatrical troupe
opened on Monday evening with the
interesting play East Lynne. Owing
to the preparations that were being
made for the fair there was not a
large audience, but the name and
memory of the actress drew one of
considerable intelligence. The play
ing was certainly good, Miss Breyer
being one of the best actresses, if
not the best without exception, that
has ever visited our city. The
troupe will remain throughout the
week, and we trust that the talent
they have already shown will draw
for them the largest houses.
Year: 1875

REDEEMED.-Last Thursday was
an important day to the base ballists
of Mineral Point. A match game
was played between the Mineral
Point boys and the first nine of
Linden. 1t began about three in
the afternoon, and was continued
till the end of the fifth innings,
when rain put an end to the palying.
The score stood eighteen to two in
favor of Mineral Point. The gem
eral playing of the winning club
was good, SO much so that it is no
dishonor to the Linden club to have
been beaten by it.
Year: 1875




On Saturday of last week young
man by the name Of Govern entered
livery stable in Galena to procure
rig for the purpose of driving
two miles out OF town. Those in
charge, suspectlng his real charac-
ter, at first refused to trust him,
but finally complied by sending a
boy to watch him. When he ar
rived at the end Of the two miles,
instead Of stopping he began -
drive at more rapid rate. On be-
ing reminded Of his promise by the
boy. he stated that lie was running
the machine, and would do it as be
pleased. The boy finding himself
useless in returning the buggy,
jumped out and returned home.
Officers a. once started In pursuit,
and two days aiterward the thief
was captured with the rig in Bel
mont and returned to GalenA
Year: 1875

In the excitement Of the fair let
no one forget that there is better
time coming; but hold the sides
OF your laughter until you take the
excursion to Dunleith on the 9th.
Mineral Point can send out a jolly
crowd of people if there is occasion
for it, and this time it has tried it.
Among the objects to be seen are
the Mississippi River, the Great Ex-
position, and the largest city in
Iowa. You cannot afford to lose
this opportunity for the price of
ticket. Five cents will take You
across the river, and five will give
yon ride on a street car TO the
fair grounds. The train leaves Min


eral Point at A. NJ. Those going
are requested to secure tickets earl Y
Year: 1875

VTANTED-BY YOUNG MAN AGED 90 OF GOOD
w address, situation in first class cigar store where
he will have facilities for learning the business; salary
object. Address PERSEVERANCE, box 100 Herald office.
Year: 1875

Each monthly part will contain six superb
plates, with accompanying descriptive matter,
and whether for binding or framing will be
entirely beyond competition in price or artis-
tic character. Every Impression will be most
carefully taken on the finest toned paper and
no pains will be spared to make this the
in marveousy short time, Worldwide
reputation.
Year: 1875

We tried, last year, number Of
remedies for the cabbage worm, an ID
sect too we'll known. to many persons
as voracious eater of the pulp of the
leaf. The sprinkling of red pepper
did we'll; but the best, simplest, and
most efficient was employing hot water
It may be wrongly applied, to the in.
jury or destruction Of the plant; and it
may be properly applied doing no in
jury, aud killing the insects. FIJI a
watering. pot with boiling water, and
sprinkle the infested leaves only for a
second or two. II does its work very
quickly on the worms; but the leaves
being thick are not heated nor injur-
ed. The older the heads become the
less the danger. The operator must
practice and spoil a few plants to save
the rest. The water. by the time it
reaches the plants will be several de-
gress below boiling; he must deter
mine by tryiag how long the hot water
will do its work before becoming too
cold. At the same time he must as.
certain by experience how long he can
contrive to apply the hot water before
the leaves are injuted by it, a very lit.
tie time will llRleterdiinest esthese points
Country Gent}eman.
Year: 1875

The officials of the Interior Depart.
ment do not consider that the late visit
of the Indians to Washington was a
failure. On the contrary, they claim
that many important points were gain
ed by the interviews held with them.
One matter which they were aaxious to
have the Indians understand, and
which they now do understand, was
that the government is not bound by
any treaty heretofore made to feed
them any longer.
Year: 1875

That iron is valuable as medicine has long been known, but it is only since it's preparation in the particular form of Peruvian Syrup that its full power over disease has been brought to light. Its effect in cases of dis pepsia and debility is most salutary.-CoD'.
Year: 1875

The following is good recipe for plain pickles. Small cucumbers, but not too young, are wiped clean with 8 dry cloth, put into a Jar, and boiling cider vinegar, with handful of salt, poured on them. Boil up the vinegar every three days. and pour it on them till they become green; then add ginger and pepper and tie them up close for use. Or cover them with salt and water Gas above) in stone jar, cover this and set them on the hearth before the fire for two or three days, till they turn yellow; then put away the water and cover them with hot vinegar, set them near the fire, and keep them hot for eight or ten days, till they become green; then pour off the vinegar, cover them with hot spiced vinegar, and keep them close. Half a dozen peppers improve a jar of cucumbers, as the heat of the former is absorbed by the latter.
Year: 1875

ENTERTAINMENT IN THE There
will be 40 entertainment at Walnut Grove
church, near Mechanicsville, tomorrow for
the benefit of the church-a feast In the
afternoon and concert combined With tab
eaux and charades) at night. Some of the
best amateur voices Of this city have ten
dered their services for the OCCASION.
Year: 1875

With this complaint VEGETISE acts differently,
and works differently from any other remedy
known to the medical faculty. II commences IT'S
TO heal at the foundation and continues gradually
out toward the skin, making the sore smaller from


day to day, and finally the disease Is eraoicated


| from the system.
Year: 1875

The circulation Of the blood Is the life Of the
body and Its stoppage IS death. No disease can be
in tfe body without FIRST being generated In the
blood; and no disease possibly he In the body IL
the blood is pure. YEGETlNE Is the great blood
purifier.
Year: 1875

Those who are disposed to desponden-
cy over the hard times and fear that our
city Is not going to be as fou' ishing as
before the panic of 1873, should take a
walk around tine suburbs. We think if
they will do this they will be most
agreeably surprised. They will find that
our fine little city is still growing. 1t is
even now growing ON all sides in spite
of the "hard times" that prevail all over
the country and from which we could
not expect to be exempt. But these
times cannot last mach longer. Money
is plenty with The banks; and the rich
men never could command so much mo.
ney readily. They will get tired Of
boarding it after while, and when they
see that property has settled down to c
safer basis of value, those who are en-
terprizing and desire to push business
will be enabled to get the means neces
sary. The prospect for Wilmington ne
yer was half SO bright after any previ
GUS panic. There is really no occasion
to fear, on the contrary our city is boun,
to move rapidly forward again as soon a
the business of the country wakes ur
Why We were never SO healthful; neye
so rich in property, money and valua
bles. The trouble is We have oyerdon
business. for our own country and wer
not permitted by an odious Congress t
do business for any other country.
Year: 1875

Something ought to be done for Mar
ket street. It's large cutters are frc-
quently in filthy condition, offensive
even to those who pass along the side
walks. OF course this could be RENE
died in some measure by more frequent
ly cleaning the street and by flowing
the water down the gutters. But this
is not all that is wanted. Our CITY is
growing rapidly and the business is ex-
tending to various parts of the town;
nevertheless Market street is tho main
avenue on which our mercantile Lusi-
ness is done, and it will continue to be
SO for long years to come, of course.
Still the property owners and business
men upon Market street owe it to the
citizens to see that this street shall be
kept UP to the requirements of trade
and with the progress of improvements.
In fact il must be kept the finest street in
the city, if it is 10 hold the trade. It's
payements are now much too narrow 10
accommodate properly the crowd of @.
destrians that flock to it during the eye-
nings to promedade Or shop. The pave
ments should be made three feet wider,
This could readily be done by placing in
the centre Of the street large common
sewer and turning the water into it at
every square. The bed OF the street
could then be made level and could be
used up to the gutter, which would moi
be required to be more than six inches
wide. Broadway in New York city is nc
wider between the curbs than our Mar
ket street, but being level accommo
dates its immense traffic, because it il
all brought into use. Our pavement
are entirely too narrow; and commo,
sewer is needed-it would make the pro
perty drier and healthier for residence
and better. And then we would nee
no gutter plates. The cost of this i'm
provement should be borne by the ow
ers of property on the street. 1t voul
enhance the value of it far more tha
the cost.
Year: 1875

The CoNTRAcT SYsrEM-It is per-
fectly ridiculous to see the city making
contracts for hauling its water pipes
and refusing to make contracts for lay
ing them. The Council cannot escape
its duty in this way. IL IS PLAIN that
the water department should have the
pipes laid in sections by contract. At
least so per cont. would thus be saved.
But better still. They would learn the
actual cost Of doing the work; so that
at future time they could give out a
section with confidence that they were
not paying too much. We should learn
economy and establish rates by criterion
II our city is to be a large one, this lay
ing Of pipes is a business that will con
tinue.
Year: 1875

The possession Of a gray beard does not
carry with it the privilege for impudent old
men to make familiar remarks or stare at
young ladies in street cars. The indiscreet-
ness Of youth is frequently pardoned; tho
acts Of vicious old men are conremn4;h,.
Year: 1875

nD- The tide ofimmgration is steadily set
ting in, and the first thing eastern people do
is to throw away their New York Hats and buy
n new one of DESMOND They say there Is no
comparison between the two. 2%o
Year: 1875

VOiHnHJ anu DciStuuls


1t is not probable that the peace of Europe
Is seriously menaced by the interchange of
notes between Germany and Belgium, but it
IS very evident that the curiosity of Europe is
greatly excited thereby. The attitude of
Germany is puzzling. Why that power
should choose this time to demand redress for
alleged grievances of some years. standing is
known only to Bismarck, and Bismarck is
not given to the makings of explanations.


Three complaints have been forwarded
from Berlin to Brussels. The first relates to
certain pastoral letters, written in 1872 and
1873 by Belgian bishops to their German
brethren, encouraging them in their opposi-
ton to the German ecclesiastical system.
The second complaint is in reference to an
alleged conspiracy to assassinate Bismarck in
1873, formed by religious zealots in Belgium.
The third is of an address to the bishop of
Paderborn last December, expressing sympa-
thy for him in mis- persecution-an address
pur2orting to be from Belgc ecclesiastical
authorities. These complaints were prompt
ly replied to by the Belgian government.
The ground was taken that the civil authori-
ties had no supervision over the pastorals of
the bishops, and that the liberty of the
individual could not be abridged even to
crafty Germany. Proof was given that the
alleged conspiracy to assassinate the German
premier was hoax. Finally it was pointed
out that the address to the bishop of Pader-
born was repudiated by the religious society
to which its authorship was attributed.
Certain structures in the German note in
regard to the obligations of neutrals were
replied to with great spirit. The German
rejoinder is remarkable for the impudent sug-
gestion that Belgium shall change her laws
in order to preserve the friendship of the
Empire.


Here the matter will probably rest, for Bis
marck is not SO unwise as to force conflict
with Belgium when that country is almost
sure to be backed by the great powers.
France would eagerly join in an extensive al
lance against her hated conqueror. The
sympathies of Austria are all with Belgium,
and she would not be slow to embrace an op-
portunity to wipe out the defeat at Sadowa.
England is committed to the defense of the
independence of Belgium. She has fought
one great campaign on Belgic soil, and if nec-
sessary will not hesitate to fight another.
Russia and Italy certainly would not espouse
the Prussan quarrel.


1t is not improbable that Bismarck thought
to intimidate Belgium and hoped to embroi
her authorities with the church party. Once
engaged in the ecclesiastical quarrel the ab-
sorption of Belgium into the Empire would
naturally follow. The scheme having failed
Bismarck will probably drop it with all pos
sible dignity. Possibly he hoped that France,
thirsting for revenge, would be imprudent
enough to take the question up in defense of
Belgium. The Chancellor is convinced that
another war between Germany and France is
inevitable, and is desirous that it shall come
about while France is yet weak. He is anxi-
GUS to provoke conflict as soon as possible
But the wise moderation of the French lead
ers bids fair to defeat this aim.
Year: 1875

The Republicans are making active prepa-
rations for opening the political campaign IN
Ohio, and the prospects are very encourag-
ng for Republican victory in October. Two
years Of Democratic misrule have disgusted
the people of the state, and they are bent
upon change. If full vote is gotten out
on the Western Reserve the Republicans can
easily roll up majority of $4,000.
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily tor publication
but as a guaranty of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
ncations that are not used.
Year: 1875

The cavalry charged upon one sideI ia
the infantry on tho other and the great
gun was filled with grape, and placed OF
an elevated plateau in front. Msjol
Mills. then rode mp sword in hand to tht
flag pole in the center o.
Gordon City and ordered them to hau
down the Stars and Stripes, deliver up al
their arms, and prepare for hellfire AND
birthstone. .~r j.. ..-,,..
The men refused to commit the crime
Of incendiarism upon their own property
and they were marched of in a bod,
about fifty yards from camp and held BY
strong guard, and the soldiers were
permitted, under the pretext Of search
ing for arms, to pillage all the >privatt
baggage in tho train, and appropriate il
to their own use. After they had sur.
veyed everything, and taken everything
deemed valuable. including money, the
cumbersome articles were piled together
and burned to the ground. Many Of the
men had all they had of this world s
goods in the etrain-mementoes from home
and pictures of the dear ones they had
left behind them-a cowardly and brutal
act that has not its equal in American
history.


Some of the men were not up and
others were ready to eat breakfast, and
without showing the least regard for thei1
unfortunate condition the soldiers drove
them away and ate their breakfast. After
the soldiers had satiated themselves the
victims were marched away without even
change of clothing, and some of them
were actually barefooted, their boots hav'
ing been burned in tho wagons. Mr.. v
Dunlap, who made his escape from tn.
military after being captured, is now il
our camp and will make affidavit to tn,
above facts.


It is an old saying that man who viii
serve in the United States army in time
of peace is lazy, cowardly dog, and thu
above facts are enough to convince any
one Of it's truth. I served ii
the gallant volunteer army during
the late war, and I assert without
the least fear Of successful contradiction
that there was not an officer in that army
that would have been guilty of an act st
cowardly, even had his general ordered it
They had been disarmed several days be
fore by Captain Walker, and were poor
defenseless set of men. They had no
the least suspicion that Captain Walker
after signing an article Of protection
would send off for reinforcement is ant
treat them as he did. There is not
redskin between this and Oregon bu
what would put more value on his grun
than a United States officer did in thi
instance in his word, and that in a writ
ten instrument that he had the maxim
| Of.
Year: 1875

n STEAMSHIP Burned BY SPONTANEOUS
COMBUSTION OF CoAL.-The verdict of the
court OF inquiry held at Hong Kong, in the
ease OF The steamship Japan, exonerated
capt. Warsaw and all the officers except the
order. Every man for himself" and allow
ing the largest boat, in which he was the
only European, TO leave the ship partly flled.
The hre was declared TO have been caused by
Spontaneous combustion of coal
Year: 1875

CHURCH AND STATEIN PERU.-The gov
eminent OF Peru has again got into trouble
with the church. The bishop of Cazco has
carried into effect the papal brief without the
consent of the government as the law de
mands. The bishop is TO be submitted to
wal on the merits OF the case
Year: 1875

As WE understand it, the position of the
defense IN the Beecher case il just this: Adult
terry IL not adultery when committed bV
truly great and good man with tae wife Of a
man not truly good and great. 1t was money
out Of Moses pocket that when he wrote out
the decalogue he hadn't Mr.. Shearman on
hand as an adNiSer-Nt Lnilis I.Lohe
Year: 1875

THE TAX AND TARIFF BILL.-Atrfo' o'clOc;.
this morning the House went into the Com
mittee of the Whole, and took up the tariff
bill, with the understanding that debate
should close in three and q half hours. This
VIII bring direct vote very likely some
time to-day. 1t is doubtful whether il can
pass in the shape reported from the Commit
Ice on WayS and Means