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Year: 1871

Republicans of st. LOuis Take


Strong Grounds Against the Pet


Measures of Their Party-The
President and the Party 6 Generally


RepudIated for the Ultra Auction


Adopted.


ST. LOUIS, April 16.-Twelve gentle
men who style themselves the Liberal
Republican Executive Committee of st.
Louis have published an address, in which
they explain the occasion of the existence
of the committee, and the position of the
movement in which they are engaged,
after which they sum up the position and
policy of the committee in the following
platform:


l. A democratic ballot-box, equally of
citizenship as established by the constitu-
tional amendments, and amnesty for all
past political offenses.


2. Supremacy of constitutional govern
meBt; that the executive shall not invade
the legislative, nor that either of the two
shall usurp the province of the judici-
sry.


8. We condemn President Grants
course in committing acts of war on a
neighboriDg Republic as violative of the
Constitution, which vests the war making
power in Congress.


4. We are opposed to all enaCtments
whereby it is put within the discretion of
the President to declare martial law or
suspend the writ of constitutional liber-
ty, except in an actual condition of war,
as violative of the constitution, in substi-
tuting the will of the President in the
place Of the law of the land.


8. We are opposed to any tariff which
is intended to foster any one or another
class of industry, and thus tax one man
or class for the benefit of another, and
maintain that all taxes should be levied
with the least possible burden to the pee
pie as a whole.


6. Believing that the time has come
when the condition of our country war
rants the resumption of specie payment,
we favor a speedy return to the basis of
gold and silver currency, and we depre-
cate any effort to compel the present gen.
Grafton to pay the principal of the debt
incurred for the preservation of our
Union, believin G that, as future genera
tions as well as the present, derive the
benefit therefrom, they should bear pro-
pOrtionate share of the same.


Z. Reform in appointments to the civil
service; that personal qualifications and
intrinsic merit shall be the standard and
not Executive favoritism.
Year: 1871

SPoILING HORSES FEET.-It is almost inn
possible to get horse shod without having
the frogs cut away. All veterinary surgeons,
all horse men, all leading blacksmiths, agree
that the frog should not be pared one partl-
cle-not even trimmed. No matter how plia
bile and soft the frog is, cut it away smooth on
all sides and in two days it will be dried and
hard as a chip. You might as well cut off all
the leaves OF trees and expect them TO flourish
as 10 pare away the frog and have healthy
foot. The rough, spongy pat oil the frog is to
the foot what lHaves are to the tree-lunos.


2.-Never have red hot shoe put upon the
foot 20 burn it level. 1t you can find black
smith that is mechanic enough to level the
foot without red-hot iron, employ him. The
burning process deadenS the hoot and tends
to contract it. II you do not think so try the
red-hot poker on your finger nail and see how
II will affect the growth of that.


There are many other important points in
shoeing horses. but these two are Of mote im-
portance than all the rest, level TO the appre-
hension OF men not skilled in horses, and the
two most disregarded. d.-MirrOr and Farmer.
Year: 1871

PLEASANT WAY TO REACH BALTI-
MoRE.-We cannot but congratulate the
travelling public upon the completion of ar
rangements by which has been secured
daily communication between this place
and Baltimore ria the York river route.


We regard this as decidedly the most
pleasant route between the two poinss, and
now that two elegant steamers, the Eastern
City and Daniel Webster, have been pro-
cured, all who may select the route by
York river may be assured of a pleasant
and safe trip. The boats are regarded as
fine and fast, while the fare given by them
is first-class. Their officers bear the repu-
tation of polite and accomplished gentlemen.
We trust nothing will occur soon again to
interrupt the fast growing popularity ol
this delightful route.
Year: 1871

RICHMOND CoUNTy.-We have just
heard from Richmond county, and are now
satisfied we have won our bet. We would
respectfully ask the Enquirer to go with us
to Scammells and pay up like an honest,
and misguided individual, the bet which
was accepted by it few days ago.
Year: 1871

The cocoanut-tree has been hitherto
supposed to be the most universally use
full of all trees, furnishing food. drink.
mating. thatch and other conveniences.
But if the cotton plant, in addition to
- present contribution TO the cause Of
humanity, should furnish in addition .
rival to jute. il will run the cocoauut-
|tree very hard race What we do with
the cotton fibre ia already known; it is
now discovered that the stalks will fur


nish fibre from which either mating or
paper may be made, and the final resi-
dun may be burnt at the end Of the
season for manuring the ground More
important than the above consideration
is the fact that if the cotton plant as
now grown can be shown to have great


er value than has been supposed. great
impetus will be given to ifs cultivation
Year: 1871




The local paper IS an absolute necessi-
ty TO the country and community where
il is published All the city papers can
not supply the place of the home paper.
Ths: should be the first love of every
man snd woman, for with the paper, is
the locality identified. The paper gives
,be county and town where printed much
Of their importance in the world. and
gives in detail the local news, which can
not be gained by any other source. Eve
Try weeks issue of the paper is so much
|locai history, and the rise, growth and
of the town aud the county
Can be measured and recorded only by
the local newspaper, that constantly is
gathering itsitems People do not prop
srly appreciate their home newspapers.
They measure the value of paper too
much by the number of columns it con
tsins. The home paper, at any price, is
the cheapest paper one can take, for IN 1t
10 found the information to be obtained
from no other source.


People should give TO their own good
county paper, vigorous and substantial
support
Year: 1871

T he Secretary of War is in receipt o.
letter from the commanding officer at
Fort Dodge. Kansas, stating that gen
eral outbreak on the part of the Chey
eunes and Arrapahoes is expected early
in the spring and their objective points
will be the frontier settlements of Kan
sas. Gen. Pope endorsed the letter,
hoping the Interior Department will
promptly take measures to satisfy or
pacify these Indians who have just
grounds of complaint. and if the threat
ened Indian war does come, as it surely
will. the military authorities cannot be
held responsible.
Year: 1871

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious
Drink, WARMERS VITAE OR WISE or LIFE, is
free from any poisonous drugs or impuri-
ties, being prepared for those who require
a stimulant. 1t is q splendid appetizer and
tonic. and the finest thing in the world for
purifying the blood. 1t is the most pleas
ant and delicious article ever offered to the
public far superior to brandy. whisky wine,
bitters, or any other article. 1t is mere
healthy, and cheaper. Both male and fe-
male young or old, can take the Wine Of
Life-It is in fact life preserver. Those
who wish to enjoy good health and a free


flow of lively spirits, win do well to take
the Wine Of Life. 1t is different from any
thing ever before in use. 1t is sold by drug
gists; also at all respectable saloons. Price


One Dollar, in quart bottles. M
Year: 1871

Ir appears from the letter which we pub fish on the first page, that csptain Mills and command found too many Indians in Tonto Basin, and bad to retreat from the savages. There are great many Indians in that local iiy, snd it will take great many men to weed them out
Year: 1871

wE hope tbe statement regarding the loss of sight by Mr. Mccormick is untrue, and that be merely pulled his orbs little too far down in looking at the ground, suspicious habit he Is afflicted with.
Year: 1871

Few housekeepcrs have time to black


en- their stoves every day, or even every
week. Many wash them in either clean
water or dish water. This keeps them
clean, but they look very brown. After
stove has been blackened, it can be kept
looking very we'll for long time by rub,
bing it with paper every morning. IF l
occasionally find drop of gravy or fruit
juice that the paper will will not take
off, rub it with wet cloth, but do not
put on water enough to take off he black
ing l find that rubbing with paper is
much nicer way of keeping the outside
of my teakettle, colf-pot, and tea pot
bright and clean, than the old way of
washing them in suds. The inside of cof
fee pots and tea pots should be rinsed in
clear water, and never in the dish water.


Rubbing with dry paper is also the
best way of polishing knives and tin,ware
after securing. This saves wetting the
knife handles. If little -four be held
on the paper in rubbing tinware and
spoons, they shine like new silver. For
polishing windows, mirrors, lamp chin
neys, etc, | always use paper in prefer
cnce to any dry cloth. Preserves and
pickles keep much better if brown paper,
instead of cloth, is tied over the jar
Canned fruit is not so apt to mould if a
piece of writing paper, cut to hit the can,
is laid directly on the top OF the fruit
Paper is much better to put under car
net than straw. 1t is warmer, thinner,
and makes less noise when one walks
over it. n fair carpet can be make for a
room not constant use, by pasting several
thicknesses of newspaper on the floor,
over them coat Of wallpaper, and Civ
ing it coat of varnish In could wealth
er have often placed paper between my
bed quilts, knowing that two thickncsses
of paper are as warm as a quilt, If it is
necessary to step on chair, always lay a
paper on it; this saves rubbing the warn
ish. Children easily learn the habit of
doing so,-TechnotgiSt
Year: 1871

For fifteen years daily at Stamford,
Conn, man has sat on fence and
watched every railroad train as it passed.
I-Erchange,


He is probably trying to make up his
mind if it would be safe to ride in the
cars. Old fellow, you stick to that fence
If the top rail is sharp turn it over or put
cushion on it. Fit up smoking apart
ment on the next panel if you like, and
rig a luxurious couch on the next one to
that. Bring out your baggage, take
check for it, and hang it on a post. Buy
a ticket and punch it yourself. Ask your
self the distance to the next station and
get insulted. Secure, as your means will
permit, all the luxres of railroad travel,
but don't get off that fence to enjoy them.
So you shall die a natural death, and the
good wife shall not expend farm in
fighting the insurance companies over
your cold corpse. You're in the right of
this thing, old fellow.
Year: 1871

Brazil, CLAY Co., Sept. Is, 1871.


To ihe Editor OF the wOrlIngman's Adv, cate


Having seen an extract from the
South Chicago Ea0le, stating that the
miners Of GRAIL can earn from So to IS
per day; and to illustrate his assertion,
he says that certain miner mined and
sent up-to the shipping platform 2S. sSo
lbs. in one day, that being within thirty
pounds Of twelve tons but it is not
stated stated who he is, or where this
great son Of Anak mines his twelve
tons per day, but it is certain that il is
not in the mines where | am employed.
Now, will illustrate a little, if YOU
please. There are days, land not a
few that we are totally idle, for the
want of cars, and it is then that those
great champions Of the pick mine their
coal and prepare it for shipment; and
after all think that there is not one
man out of ten that can load up for one
month, without considering the time
and labor Of mining it. Therefore il is
to be seen as plain as the sun at noon
day that it is naught but base fabrica-
tion, gotten up to injure the poor miner,
who does not as stated by the Eagle
earn from So TO IS per day, nor does
he mine and send up to the shipping
platform twelve, six or even four tons
per day. He may do it one day, if he
has prepared his coal when his fellow
miners are lying idle, and then he
must have extraordinary facilities to
ship il from bis room. The shipping
platform facilities we do not enjoy at
present; therefore / say, fellow miners,
beware of false reports set afoat by
men that know nothing Of mining coal.
Those soft handed gentlemen had they
to use the pick, ,they would find il rather
hard to mine and ship 1000 pounds per
day, and ! hope that miners will not
come 10 Brazil with the intention OF
realizing the report of the Edgle, or else
they will be sorely disappointed, and
curse the Eagle all the days Of their
natural life. Yours, &c,


A MINER.
Year: 1871

THE BOSTON EIGHT-HoUR LEAGUE ~c THE


woRKINGMEN OF NEW YORK GREETING.


You are assembled together to take ac-
tion upon the most important measure ever
proposed in behalf of Labor Your sue
cess will strengthen the cause all over our
land.


Through you let all the worknpmen of
America unite in one grand voice, greeting
our comrades across the Atlantic, who Join
this crusade of Labor against Poverty and
Excessive Toll Say to the Amalgamated
Engineers Of England, now struggling for
nine hours, that they too are fighting our
battle as well as their own, and that our
united prayers and acclaim 90 up for
their triumphant success.


The hours of labor must and shall be re
duced, and the reduction is never to be
purchased by accepting reduction Of pay.


On this single preliminary issue we JOIN
hands with all, regardless Of party, nation
atty, class or sex, waving every other is.
sue, and knowing no friends or foes except
as tney ald or oppose this long-deferred
world wide measure.


Il is well to urge q reduction of hours,
because more time is necessary for intellect.
ual and social advantages because the mas.
ses are physically exhausting themselves
aud because it will give them the necessary
time 70 ride out to cheaper rents, purer air,
green Helds, and better surrounding bul
towering far above these in preliminary i'm
POrtance is the necessity Of first satisfying
the wage masses that the Eight Hour system
Year: 1871

those employed in the mines The shaft
in this county thus timbered with thrse-incl
plank are not deer, p,ranging as they do from
80 to l75 ieet deep. How much NOR
necessary stout timbering is for shaft NOR
than 600 feet deep, where only a sligh
creep" Of earth or sand pressing agains
any one Of The sides Of the quadrangulaI
opening. az at Leavenwortb, may at any
moment, cause it to collapse, it is not fol
me to say. Let common sense give the
answer.


Mr.. Logan admits that the Dit has bui
one opening, but then he says there in ar
escape ladder in the air shaft. apart from
the hosting ways, and that the company
have determined to sink another shaft tc
begin about the new year. We hope, fol
the sake Of humanity, that the company
will keep their promise for il an accident
should at any time close the mine, even the
poor consolation Of a chance for escape uE
a more than 600 feet perpendicular ladder
running the length Of a narrow smoke.
stack, leading from the furnace and filed
with SCOT, would not be left to the victims
in that dreadful man-trap. for the slender
two-inch plank which, alone, separates il
from the hosting way would afford no pro
lection in such an event.


The gentleman is mistaken in supposinp
that | have any feeling Of rivalry with bin
in business, or have az interest in calumni
ating bis company. The only feeling
have in the matter is feeling Of horror al
the bare idea Of men being compelled ia
assume the terrible risk Of working in such
mines for the sake Of the precarious living
afforded to even the most favored of Their
class.


! was unwilling that either you or my
self should lie under the imputation Of ma
king or publishing reckless misstatements,
and that alone prompts me to answer Mr..
Logan at such length.


He started out BY undertaking to prove
more than be was able. He denied three
statements made by me, and admitted the
balance. | have given the facts on which
| base those statements, in a proper spirit,
| trust, and without any offensive personal
illusions.


Perhaps Mr.. Logan thought the state
ments alluded to were made by some miner
as reckless as be seems to be himself, and
that to such his letter would prove a sort Of
extinguisber. If he is not satisfied by this
time that know something Of what | am
talking about, can give him more and
stronger proofs if he wants them.


With nothing but kind wishes for all en-
gagged in mining, including both Mr. Logan
and the company be presides over,


| am sincerely yours,


JOHN HINcHcLIFFE.
Year: 1871

The study at Monte Cristo was a
miracle OF art, and devised in such
an ingenious way as to insure abso-
lutte privacy. Hard-working editors
might adopt the plan, and find their
comfort wonderfully improved. 1t
stood short distance from the
main building, was lighted only
from the top, and was surrounded
by pretty wide ditch, filed with
water. There was no access to it
save by a regular portcullis, the
mechanism OF which was in the
hands Of the occupant of the study,
who, by means of some simple con-
trivance, could lower or raise it at
will. A small lucarne in proper
medieval style gave the person
within opportunity of observation
and reconnoitering. 1t was a clever
expedient to keep off bores and
duns. The novelist had endless
Jokes about this ditch, which he
loved to tell. '1t gave" he would
say, perfect security from intrusion,
and with it such opportunities for
revenge, II theatrical critic
abused me, all I had to do was to
inveigle him out, get him once On
the bridge, and then, even if he was
a member of the Academy ol
Sciences, souse he must go, la tou,
de Nesle, plump into the water.
could get up at any time regularly
acting epic. The fish in it were
ever SO fat. Talk to me about you1
Roman fish ponds! No slave could
ever have been as succulent q NOR.
sci as well-to-do Partisan bourgeois
There was one carp there who had
swallowed a tailor and a bootmaker


but who died at last of surfeit from


my halter"
Year: 1871

1t was in 1909 when Napoleon
took the stop which always seemed
to me the beginning of a downward
career. He himself read aloud the
decree of his separation from the
Empress; and, though his voice
seemed strained and unnatural, and
he faltered once or twice, he read
to the end, before silent assem-
blage, then entered his carriage and
drove to Tianon, while Josephine
returned to Malmaison, which had
been neglected during the years of
her reign by the Emperor's side.


She murmured no more, though
she had pleaded with him long and
earnestly before the final step was
taken by Napoleon. She had plead
ed not to be cast off; it was an i'll
omen for him, she said, that lie
should take the crown from her
head; his good genius" would leave
him if he banished her from his
side. But it was all in vain-and
Josephine had spoken the truth.
He was loosening the crown on his
own head when he took it from hers;
and his good angel, who had averted
his face when Josephine knelt be-
fore him, never smiled on him again,
but departed from his side, slowly
and sorrowfully - weeping that
earthly grandeur and perishable
greatness should so dazzle the chill
dren of men with their glitter and
pomp.


Back she went, broken haerted, to
the scene of her former joys-walk-
ing slowly over the lawns his feet
had trodden-resting wearily under
the trees in the park, where the sta.
tues seemed to gaze on her will
sorrowing brow, and the deer came
to look into her face with pityine
eyes.


Once only she left Malmaison
Perhaps the spacious halls seemed
too narrow to hold such grief a.
hers; but she returned from sunny
southern countries, to find peace a
last in the EVIL House"


Napoleon never ceased to pa.


every tribute Of respect to her. 1
was to her the first news of tn
birth of his son was sent; and sh
rejoiced with him, as she rejoiced il
! all the good fortune that came t.
him. Often he sought the shade O
the willow and the cypress at Nal
maison; feeling perhaps, with uner
: ring instinct, that his "good genius
still fingered there.
Year: 1871

queer Developments.
From the Cleveland Plaindealer.l


A gambling house has been recently
attached by the sheriff Of the county, Oh
an order from a Justice of the Peace, a
victim having sued the keeper of the
establishment to recover the money he
lost. While the rooms we're in charge
Of the officers a discovery was made
which shows that the gaming there was
not "square," but ION the contrary
quite the reverse" The rooms were
handsomely fitted up, one devoted to
faro playing, another to poker. The
original size Of the poker-room was
diminished by constructing a secret
closet in a convenient place, where an
unseen party so stationed himself that
he could see all the cards held by those
selected as victims. In his hands he
held wire leading down the wall and
under the floor, through padding, to
-muf1e the sound of pulling, the
end terminating at a certain point
upon which the man who rep
resented the concern put foot
The spy, seeing the strength Of the
hands held by the outsiders, would tele-
graph the same by eystem of signals,
and the Individual in the secret conse-
quently knew precisely how to govern
his betting. The result Of this was that
the unsophistieated were feeoed to a
considerable extent One man, we learn,
lost heavily of his hard earnings, and
then, the story goes, he was refused ad-
mittance; whereupon be entered suit to
recover what he had lost. As before
said, che papers issued by the Justice,
turning over the gambling rooms to the
care of the police, eaused the discovery
of the swindle. The establishment re-
ferred to was on the south side Of the
Square, the rooms being leased to a
blind lessee for chess rooms, and the
uninitiated were not aware of the exist
ence of such an insstption as this really
was
Year: 1871

That was beautiful idea expressed by
a lady on her deathbed, in reply 10 a re-
mark Of her brother, who vas taking
leave other 70 return to his distant resi-
dence, that he shonld probably never
meet her in the land Of the living.
Brother, trust we shall meet in the
land Of the living. We are nov in the
land Of the dying ~