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Year: 1872

GROWING Orb "A philosophical old
nonagenarian finds these comforts id
growing old. Grumblers should take
notice


l have become very deaf. What
blessing! There is such II lot Of silly
talk cannot hear, such as scandals, etc.


My eyes arc failing How fortunate
! cannot see tthe Of the folly and wick.
edness going on around me. am blind
to faults that would provoke me to
censure.


l have lost my teeth, and my voice is
not very audible. Well, find it no use
babbling to folks who won't listen so l
save my breath for better purposes. I
don't show my teeth where can. bite.
| venture on NJ tough meat.


My taste is not so discriminating as in
days of yore, and the good is. that am
more easily satisfied. and don't keep find.
ing fault, and am contented and thankful.
a nice palate is a plague one is we'll rid
Of.


My joints are rather stiff Well. il
they were over so supple, do not want
to 20 and see the sights, hear concerts,
make speeches, nor carouse at feasts.


am not SO strong as was; hut for
what end do need to be stout? | aln
not going to wrestle or fight with any.
body. My morals are generally I'M.
proved.
Year: 1872

The Nelson family, who have been
astonishing the patrons of the Academy
for the past two weeks, take their benefit
tonight, and in connection with the "Black
Crook, 7" will give one OF their pleasing en-
tertainments. Last night the Academy
was literally jammed by thousands who
wanted to see the "Black Crook" and from
the frequent and hearty applause bestowed
on it's many varied scenes of beauty and
interest, it was evident that appreciation
was general. Don't fail to see the Nelson's
for the last time to might.
Year: 1872

This great artist, justly termed the queen
Of tragedy, again impressed a large audience
last night at the St. Charles Theatre with
the superiority of her impersonations. Full
scope was given in the role she assumed on
that occasion to display her wonderful
talents and her power to evoke all emotions
Of the heart. Janauschek is great, and the
people who witness her personations on the
stage declare it.
Year: 1872

ECONoMY MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
See the advertisement in special notice
column notifying members of class A of
this association that assessment No. 10 is
now due and payable within thirty days.
Year: 1872

The Wilmington IN. c. Journal,
says:


The purpose for which tho United
States troops have been sent to Robe"
son County is somewhat of a mystery
as yet, although there are many that
believe that they are intended to in.
timidate and ovcrawe tho Conscrva.
tive voters in that county. Some Of
tho troops, it is said, assert that they
arc sont there to hunt out the remnant
of tho Lowroy band, others that they
arc to enforce tho revenue laws in re-
gard to illicit distillation, and others
again have said that they arc to in.
fuence the election. AS for tho form.
or, it seems very tardy thing in tho
case Of the outlaws, and that The nc.
tion is taken at rather peculiar
time, in view Of the election so near
at hand; as for illicit distillation it is
a we'll known fact that troops are not
needed to suppress anything Of the
kind in that county, and the inference
is therefore, that they arc sent there
to canvass for the Radical tickot.-
The troops are quartered at Moss
Neck.
Year: 1872

The Beaufort Republican says:


The press of this State unanimous
ly demand the nomination of honest
and capable men for State Offices.
Whenever they speak of our ruined
finances the blame is thrown upon the
shoulders Of Scott, Neaglc, Parker,
Cham berlain and Carlozo. Now,
while We do not mean to defend the
Executive Department of the Govern
ment, we insist that to the Legisla-
turc belongs an equal if not greater
degree of responsibility for the pre-
sent disgraceful condition Of the
Treasury.


First in size among the crimes of
the Legislature, is its enormous ex-
pense. Treasurer Parker reports that
the amount already presented to him
for the last session of four months IS
over 100000 to this huge sum at
least 100000 may be added Cor such
claims as are yet to be presented, and
100000 for legislative printing,
making total Of $l,200,000 twcn-
ty per ocnt. more than the entire sum
to be collected by taxation this Year.
If these claims are paid, not cent
will be left in the Treasury for any
other purpose.


This enormous swindlc was partici-
pated in by nearly every member of
the House and Senate TO greater or
less extent. 1t is estimated that
every member had the appointment of
about eight employees, three -fourths
of whom never did any work, and
many of whom were not even in Co.
lumbia.


One member is reported to have
had his wife, sister-in.law, son, broth.
or, two partners and clerk drawing
pay as attaches of the House and its
committees. We know Of no instance
of Il protest having been made against
this fraud and extravaganza by any
member during the session. What
we're our members doing that they did
not lift their voice against this iniqui.
ty? They are now unanimously do.
nouncing Scott, Parker Cardozo and
Chamberlain for stealing bonds, but
are silent over the most direct steal
ing Of the whole business.


The Legislature is the fountain Of
all expense. AS long as such reckless
men form the majority of tho House
and Senate, it will be idle to expect
reform. If VIC had Charles Sumner
for Governor and Horace Greeley for
Treasurer they would fail to improve
matters much, unless better cla:s of
men are sent to the Legislature.
Year: 1872

Walnut stumps have become an
article Of merchandise, and many of
them are very valuable. The curly
grain of the roots is used for vopeer.
ing, and some stumps are worth one
hundred and fifty dollars after be
ing properly worked into shape.
Year: 1872

It has raincd thirteen days out of
fourteen, and st times very heavy !;
and you may rely on it, that tho crop
here is hurt. All the fiat land cotton
is taking rust, and if tho rain con-
tinucs about two weeks longer the
cotton is done. - Courier.
Year: 1872

The New York Tribune publishes q
letter from prominent German,
showing that, with one exception,
every German Republican papcr
which favored tho Cincinnati move
mont gives a cordial support to its
candidates that tho leading Germans
are all going tho same way, and that
q larger portion Of tho German vote
than has ever before been united on
one candidate will DO cast for the
Liberal ticket in November.
Year: 1872

the central shaft is cleared Of all distractions it
may make chimney for the smoke and warm
air of the tunnel. However, this is hardly a
practical problem, aimee shafts have never been
found necessary to venti1ate tunnels.


The great result of this days work is to be
felt not only by the contractors but by the State


As soon as the connection between the two head


nga is made perfect, there will be q tunnel Of
fall size for certain distance from the east
and, then seven-foot high tunnel on grade for
certain distance, then se7en-foot high tun-
mel at the roof for a certain distance,
then q full-size tunnel to the shaft. As
has been said, water has been the only
obstacle to progress westward from the cen,
tral shaft. It prevented work in two ways it
must be pumped to the surface, 1:09o feet, at
enormous cost, and it WAS doubtful it pumps
enough could be rigged to hoist all the water
that would be made. With an opening to the
east end it has become perfectly practicable to
pump all the water twelve or thirteen feet to
the bench, whence it will run in pipes natur-
ally to the east end. The pumps are ready to
begin at twelve hours notice. Alr: Shanly's
forethought has discounted this gain; Work
will now be begun at once On the shaft leading
westward, and as good progress Is already MAX
ing on the west heading, Mr. Shanly con hdently
expects by October next to have an tapening
through the Hoosac Mountain from North
Adams to Florida. A few months EAter the
tunnel will be finished from end to end, aud
unless other parts Of the work, drag ira ins may
run from Boston to Troy, passing on the way
the second longest tunnel in the world.
Year: 1872

The Titusyille Courier recently
published the following interesting
particulars Of the Newton we'll on the
Nelson Farm, SIX miles north ofthat
city:


1T has been down about twenty
days-has continuously poured forth
such volume of gas tha 1t was
found impossible to pump it. as the
valves would not work. The tuding
was pulled Wednesday and the well
was cased in order to let the gas
blow off, so that it might be pumped:
After the casing was put IN, the sand
pump was lowered for the purpose
Of aeitatiug the well, and the gas
raised column Of water, throwlnSa a
solid stream into the air a hundred
feet The noise was terrific, and
could be heard for distance OF more
than two miles. The noise was some
thing like the loud roar OF thunder,
and when the column burst at the
top it threw the water each way for
fifteen rods from the we'll. The
water was exhausted in about twenty
i've minutes and then column of
gas followed, rising with tremendous
force fiftv feet above the derrick,
The outpouring Of the gas makes a
roaring noise that can be distinctly
heard for two miles from the we'll.
The noise around soun IS like the
rushing of the whirlwlnd. L he
column can he seen mile from the
we'll. No tools can be put into the
well. As soon as the attempt is made,
with such force does the gas come
out that the tools are carried into the
air. From description of eye-wit
nesses this is probably the greatest
gas we'll ever struck in the oil region.
Up to last evening the. gas
showed no signs OF being exhausted.
The people in the vicinity were very
much alarmed. and the cattle run
about the fields perfectly wild with
fright. .+
Year: 1872

Tickets to which gifts are awarded will be paid on
presentation a. the o.oe Of The Public Library Room
day alter the drawing or upon any business day or six
months thereafter No prize will be paid without prescn
atiOn OF the ticket or its fractional part The gifts will
be paid either in Currency at the Treasury in Louisville
by sight drah upon the Fourth National Bank, New
York, at the option of the holder


The drawing VIII take place in public, IN full view of
the audience and under the Immediate supervision and
dir eon q the officers and trustees Of the Public Library
interested citizens, who will be present and that all is
fairly done ~
Year: 1872




CHICAGO, March 22.-The owners Of
the Bigelow Block have been notified
officially, by the Attorney General OF
the United States for the Northern
District Of Illinois, that the block In
question is to be condemned, and that
on the 18th OF next month commits
sioners will be appointed to fix the
compensation to be made to the parties
interested in the property.


Governor Palmer will be candidate
for denomination this year and Governor
Oslesby, who was talked OF for the same
position, will probably take the field for
United States Senator, against Trum'
bull. Iu consequence Of the new ap-
portionment, which increases the num-
ber of Congressional districts TO
nineteen in the State, there will be
warm competition for the new places TO
be filled.
Year: 1872

repeat. the immediate inquiry for you, is: Were the defendants in the attack charged, actuated by malice, as have described that condition? Accordingly as you shall find they were or were not actuated by malice, vomr verdict must be "Guilty," or Not Guilty"

 If mon all the evidence there remains a reasonable doubt, in your minds, of the guilt of the defendants, you must acquit them. The reasonable doubt thus stated, Is such want of conclusiveness in the evidence as shall render you unable to say whether the defendants are guilty or not. The doubt must exist in the evidence itself, and be in- separable and insoluble by the most careful examination you can give it. The reasonable doubt which the law contemplates, Is not some theoretical or possible conclusion 0f ln- nocence apart from the evidence and the whole of it. It must be some doubtful quail ity of the whole evidence which you cannot eliminate by any effort of your reason. | thus state to you the legal principles which govern this case, the conclusions of i fact to which they are to be applied, and suggest to you the modes of inquiry by which they are to be reached.

 The evidence is your province and yours alone. Does it show guilt upon the law as thus declared to you, beyond reasonable doubt. or does it not You will now take the case under your sole consideration, say whether the defendants arc "Guilty," or "Not Guilty" and the court will await your

 verdict. JOIN TITus, l Judge, etc.
Year: 1872




How TO PREVENT FIREs.-The fire
department of an eastern city submits he
following suggestions for the prevention
of fires. and as they are worthy of con
sideration we republish them for the ben
eft Of our readers


Keep matches in metal boxes and out
Of The reach of children


Wax matches are particularly danger
ous, and should be kept out of the way
OF rats and mice.


Fill fluid or camphene lamps only by
daylight and never near fire or light.
Do not deposit coal or wood ashes in
in a wooden vessel, and be sure burning
cinders are exiinguished before deposit
ing.


Never place light or ashes under a
staircase.


Never take light to examine a gas me-
ter or gas pipes in building.


Be careful never to place gas or other
lights near curtains.


Never take light into closet.


Do not read in bed by candle or lamp
light


Place glass shade. over gas lights in
show windows, and do not crowd goods
near them.


No smoking should be permitted in
warehouses, particularly where goods are
stacked or cotton stored


Where furnaces are used the principal
register should be fastened open.


Stove pipe should be at least four
inches from board work and guarded by
tin.


All hatchways or openings in the
floors of stores, factories or warehouses
should be closed at night.


All iron doors between stores should
be closed at night or when not in use


Never make stove pipe answer for a
brick hue.
Year: 1872

A well known b BIstou merchant closed
his house at the South End during the
summer and being very Gcsirou5 to guard


it securely against the iuroads Of burg
lars arranged bear trap. which requires
two men to spring, in bis wood shed,
through wh;ch any one must pass in o.
der to gain access to the house He
went away and remained one month,
when he came to the city for Il day, and
thought he would go and see if his house
was all right. He entered the front door
which he left open. made an examination
Of the various apartments and finally
Thought he would see tha, the back prem.
ises were also secure. Forgetting E4
precaut;on against burglars, he walked
rapidly into the wood shed, and what
was his Consideration to find himself
caught fast in his own trap. lie na:ur-
ally stopped in his endeavor TO extricats
himself, and by doing go only added to
his discomfort. inasmuch as he could not
regain an upright position. lie shouted
furiously but without avail, since all his
neighbOrs were absent ami go he was
forced to remain in that position from ten
in the morning till four in the afternoon
when lis son-in law came to the house to
obtain something for his wife. The young
man was astonished 10 find all the doors
open, and on making tour of inspec
ton, became convulsed at finding HE
father in law in such an unhappy .itua-
ton
Year: 1872

The father of boy whose veracity is
not 30 marked as his back asked the
teacher why it was his son didn't have a
better acquaintance with figures. and was
considerably electrified when the teacher
tenderly observed. IL really dent know
unless it is because figures won't lie"
Year: 1872

THE WESTERN PEAITENTIARY, A BOLD
| AND INGENIOUS PLAN-A TUNNEL FOR
| Ty FEET LONG DUG UNDER THE WALL
Yesterday morning, something of a


commotion was created at the Western


Peniten,ia-y, in Allegheny, by the dis


covery that two of the prisoners had dug


their way out of their cell and made their


escape. An investigation revealed one


of the most bold aud ingenious methods


of escape that criminal records afford.


The two men who escaped were john


Carmichael. a miner by occupation, who


was convicted in this county. Of man


slaughter, and Luke Bush, professional


burglar. who was committed from Arm
strong county for larceny. The two
men occupied cell at the extreme end
Of the wing fronting on Sherman avenue
and their cell was about forty feet from
the wall The men where employed as
carpet weavers while in confinement and
yesterday morning. between rine and ten
o'clock, the Superintendent learning that
the men were out of rags carried bag
full to their cell, and Wis astonished to
find the cell empty and the men gone.


an alarm was given. and au examina-
ton immediately made At first their
means OF escape was not noticed, but
presently round hole Immediately un
der the loom and which was hidden by
it, was discovered aud proved key to
the my sierious escape. A further inves
tiga,ion revealed a tunnel under the wall
which came out foot and half from
the wall on the outside. As before sta
ted, the cell is situated about forty feet
from the wall, and as the latter is sunk
in the ground distance of nine feet. the
tunnel was dug about tea feet deep in
order TO avoid the wall.


Perhaps no other two men in the in
stitu;ion could have planned and execu-
ted such an escape with the same f,ciiity
as these Bush being professioal cracks
man was able. by his experience in such
to cut through the stone without !
the slightest noise, while Carmichaels /
as a miner was used to ad- |
vantage in planning the tunnel in order
to prevent cave, and in getting rid of
the dirt In the cell were found the two |
pair, of uniformed striped pants, and it
was ascertaiued that the two men after
had entered carpenter shop
and stolen two pairs of cotton Overalls. /
Carmichael, who is tall man, it seems 1
had no trouble in climbing out of the hole .
on the outside of the WALL but his com
panion, who is a small man was not so
fortunate. Accordingly Carmichael Sc
cured post which he placed in the hole
and by this means Bush was able to climb
out.


AS soon as the escape was discovered
the police were notified and since then
have been keeping a sharp lookout for
the men, but up to last night they had
not been apprehended. A reward for
their arrest will probably soon be offer
ed. Certain other details of the escape
than those given above are withheld at
the request of the officials. Pttsburg
Gazette December tie 9Th.
Year: 1872

The posters for the Eastern Division Fair
were sent out yesterday from the CHRONICLE
Job Office and we invite attention to them, as Il
job rejecting credit upon Knoxville printers.
The cut ornamentng them is the only one of
the kind in East Tennessee, and we ask the sew
eral fair committees of East Tennessee to re-
member it. We are prepared TO do work of
this kind and offer this specimen as proof that
we can not lie excelled in this line in this end
of the State
Year: 1872

In LOVE WITH HIS MoTHER.-Of all the
love affairs in the world, none can surpass
the true love of big boy for his mother. 1t
is love pure and noble, honorable in the
highest degree to both. [ do not mean
merely dutiful affection. mean love
which makes boy gallant and courteous
10 MS mother, saying to everybody plainly
that he Is fairly in love with her. And l
never yet knew boy to "turn out bad
who began by falling in love with his
mother.-Selected.
Year: 1872

Alleged Violation OF the Revenue Law.
i r.. Before Commissioner Shields.


The United States vs. William Sheal.-The de-
iendant was held in $500 bail for examination on
charge of selling liquor without Q license at 5S7
Sixth street.


( ~ : Supervisors OF Election.


Yesterday the swearing in Of Supervisors OF Elec-
tion was continued In the United States Court be-
lore the Chief Supervisor. From an early hour in
the morning until late in the afternoon the federal
building was crowded with gang OF
Pers OF appointment. Here and there In the
dressed man; but this only served all the more
30 apparent land not only apparent but real In
around the place. The latter were Of that class
election bumming around the low baTrQoms and
vile HF6ggSrles 81 the city. They smoked rotten
cigars and covered the floors and staircases with
tobacco juice. It will teke1e week. to clean the
building; and 1t would do q great deal Of good II
the Court were subjected to thorough ventilation
after the fumes OF yesterday.


Deputy Maryhals rs Election Inspectors.
\ Deputy Marshals are being sworn in to aid the
Supervisors OF Election in the discharge Of their
duty. There will be one chief deputy marshal for
each Assembly district In this city besides q large
humber of deputies to look after the voting on
boiling day.
Year: 1872

Mary Street, Of 143 East Twenty-sixth street, was
arrested Sunday night and locked up In the Thir-
tieth street station house on complaint OF Mary
Conrad. Of 234 West Twentyafth street, and George
O. Shotwell, clerk In the Wholesale grocery store
OF stanton, Sheldon Co., 100 Front street. The
story OF the defendant, upon being arraigned
before Justice Cox, at the Jefferson Market Police
Court, yesterday morning, was to the effect that
about two years ago she formed the acquaintance
OF the clerk, whose salary was not sufficient to
attached to him she adopted the name
OF Mary Street Shotwell, and assisted
him In paying his bills short time since he, be-
and went to live with her as man and wife. This
so enraged Miss Street that she took occasion to
follow them through the street and make use O
language that was not at all pleasant to the tickle
George and his lady love. She was placed unde!
1900 bonds to give them no further annoyance.
Year: 1872

Before Judge Tracy.


After the disposition Of the calendar yesterday in
Part OF the Marine Court the Clerk OF the Court
called the Jury roll and the Court, on discovering
khat only a few OF those empanelled responded to
their names, ordered new panel, and directed
Zine OF $50 to be imposed upon every juror who
Called without legal cause to serve.
Year: 1872

GRAND BALL-BSmarck Council No.
al 0. NJ, will give grand ball this
evening in Turner Hall. Should the
Weather be propitious, the Council will
p,,de through several OF the principal
directs in the afternoon. The route Of
march has not yet been determined, but 1t
will be so arranged as to give as many Of
our citizens an opportunity to witness the
display as possible. The ball in the eve.
ming promises to be grand affair. Being
he fBt given under the auspices of this
Council, nothing will be lett undone to
make It a success. See advertisement in
smother column.
Year: 1872

A JERSEY paper tells a very interesting
story Of a little boy in that State. He
was climbing an apple tree, and when
upon tho topmost limb he slipped and
fell to the ground. He was picked up
and carried 10 the house in an insensible
condition. Alter watching by his bed
side through many weary hours, his
mother preCeived signs OF returning con.
sciousness. Leaning over him she asked
If there was anything she could do for
him, now that he began to feel better ?
Should she bathe his forehead, or change
his pillow, or fan him? Opening his
eyes languidly. and looking ut her, the
little sufferer said: ~ want pair OF
pants with pocket behind" lie got
them.
Year: 1872

While he would not consent to be the
nominee Of any convention, he has not
made, and will not make any objection
to the use Of his name by the people
Like Washington, he neither seeks the
Office, uor proposes to disregard the wish
es Of the people il they elect him.