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Year: 1875

We are glad to hear that Mir. H. L.. Goodwin proposes to hold the New York, New Haven, & Hartford R. R. Go. to the strict letter of the injunction which for bids their issuing free passes to members of the legislature. It had been proposed to pass the legislator at half price, along with children and ministers; but MT. G.. insists that neither his size nor his gener- al innocence entitle him to any such seml- exemption. Bills are even proposed, We hear, to compel all the other railroad companies to stop the issue of legislative passes.

 The first step the legislature should take in this matter is to call on all the railroads for lists of the persons to whom they issue free passes. Those lists would be read with an interest only equaled by the interest with which the public read in the Hartford Post, few years since, the formidable array of names that graced the pay rolls of Hartford and New Haven in their great Capital fight. In such lists would be found any amount of editorial, legislative, political, and perhaps judicial talent; but it would be found that the men who use our railroads most, and who are best able to pay for their use, | ride free

 We are not very proud of the fact that the press is so effectually muzzled, as il certainly is. by the judicious distribution of editorial free passes. Yet we must re- member that the editor of a small country paper finds money pretty scarce; and that the most valuable perquisites of his posi-. tion are free passes. No wonder, then, the railroad presidents or superintendents who give him free transportation to and from the places nearest him, and es- pecially to and from New York, seem to him very benefcent and worthy persons. We cannot conclude without reiterat- ing our thanks to MT. Goodwin for his I persistent and often successful wal against railroad corruption and usurpa. tion in this State. It is fashionable to speak of him as a monomaniac on the subject of railroad management. We have watched him a good while and have noticed a rather admirable 'smethod in his madness" His nasty and suspicious temper has often put him in the wrong but he has oftener been in the right Above all he is fighting in the public cause at his own charges. without prospect oi pay or popularity; and, if that proves him Q lunatic. it is kind of lunacy we would like to see epidemic.
Year: 1875

The centennial celebration of the taking of Fort Ticonderoga was celebrated on Monday. Connecticut was not represent ed on the occasion, although she rtainly sent up a good delegation hundred years
Year: 1875

The fire record is kept full all the time now, and insurance companies are disburs- ing their dividends to the unfortunate. It is very singular that there seems to be a tidal wave of fires; then, for long time, there will be but few, and the country and those least in danger have to pay for these city fires. In large cities the companies will take risks for much less per cent. than they will in a village like ours. Why it is so, is problem which Q few years will solve to the ruin of many companies and general destruction of all.
Year: 1875

We paid the Wolcottville Register a visit in its new quarters, last week, and very comfortable quarters they are. The Ofice is cosy and convenient, and the con- posing room large and we'll lighted. AS some local genius remarks, it is not as tall as the new Tribune office. but it seems to stand very firmly on its own bottom.

 The improvements Col. Brady is making about the old hotel south of the river are very noticeable and grateful to the eye of the incomer from Litchfield St.
Year: 1875

ovERTuREs FROM THE REPUBLICANS TO THE
LIBERAIs-MARsHAL PACKARD TO GREELEY
LIBERAL LEADER-A HIGHLY DEcoRous coy
NESS MANIFESTED.


NEW ORLEANS, Sept 80, 1875
political correspondence win appear in to morrow's
prints between Chairman Packard, of the Republican
State Committee, and A. H. Leonard, editor of the
Shreveport Times and Greeley liberal leader In his
communication Mr. Packard remarks


PAcKARDs ovERTuREs


II is much desired that the liberal white element
properly outside of the democracy should consolidate
with the colored That liberal element will then
be reinforced in numbers TO be always able to
maintain party ascendancy over the democrats, and
the colored men will be reinforced with intelligence
sufficient TO insure wise and honest administration Of
parish and State affairs devolvng upon them a
jorty But the fear of osracism from the people has
prevented such capable men were would have
been rendered station from accepting nominations,
while republicans when electng such they best
able TO command as candidates we're denounced for not
electing better men. Whata commentary on political
justicel The colored elector is unwilling to
leave his political organization to join
interests but his confidence and vote may be relied
upon reward those willing TO promote his and the
States welfare, to the end that government honest
and scrupulous to protect his person and property
accordance with the national republican purpose may
be secured The business and agricultural interests de-
mand the abandonment of the color line in politics and
the consolidation Of the anti-democratc vote white
and black revive confidence and good feeling Then
indeed will there be peace and prosperity In Louisiana
Mr.. Leonard replying, said:-


MR.. LEoNARD's RESPONSE.


II the republican party intend TO carry into effect the
principles announced in the declarations of its leaders,
those leaders will at the next of tho Assembly
aid in carrying through and thus the passage of
all measures looking to reform. Peace and good gov
ernment be established without difficulty If leading
men will only rise superior to mere partisan views.
] will cooperate with any party and with all men
honestly endeavoring to secure that result consider
such letter as that which have had the pleasure Of
receiving from you high compliment and, while we
may not be able to agree all points, shall certainly
not regret efforts to cooperate, If possible and am
persuaded some good will result therefrom.s
Year: 1875

Another robbery came 70 light in Hoboken yester.
day While the employees on tho Hamburg dock were
in the act OF removing goods from the storehouso ad
joining the wharf they found that OF silk
we're missing hasty investigation revealed the
manner in which the goods had evidently been ab-
stracted Several OF the weatherboards had been cut
away and the goods hauled through the aperture This
the manner IN which So 600 worth Of goods wero
taken from the place few weeks ago Tho police
little interest in this robbery the proprcors Of
the steamship ner TO give them jurisdiction over
the dockR
Year: 1875

Following the issue of our mammoth New
Years number OF the Daily HERALD we pro-
pose to publish another edition OF the HER
AID Pamphlet of ten thousand copies. This
Pamphlet will be filled with new and origi-
nal matter, illustrating the growth, business,
advantages and general status of Los Angeles
city and county. 1t will be the most complete
and reliable publication OF the kind ever Is
sned. The Unprecedented popularity of the
previous HERALD Pamphlets has determined
the manager to spare no pains or expense to
maintain the excellent reputation of this
publication. 1t will bef1lled with reliable
statistics and articles ON farming, fruit rails
ing, grape culture, wine making etc, con-
tributed by prominent citizens OF the county.
In addition to this, a gentleman of ability
and experiences canvassng the county for
the purpose Of fully writing up every por-
tion OF It.. Our merchants will find this an
excellent advertising medium and will do
we'll to engage space early, as only limited
number OF ad vertisements will be inserted.
henissued, the pamphlet will be sold at
the uniform price of l5 cts per copy.
Year: 1875

An immense amount OF responsible
ty depends on our Board of Education.
Several conflicting elements will con-
front them and 1t will require their
gravest deliberation to decide wisely.
Economy will initiate against effi-
cheney, at every turn, and sordid
views may be the rock on which the
Public School system will be greatly
injured. Next to competent teach
'ers the great requirement is strict
discipline and this can only be main
tained. by having a capable and res
ponsible head. A superintendent is
as much required as drill master in
a company or foreman in factory,
and faithless or incompetent direc-
tion of our schools will ruin the efforts
of the best of teachers. The Superin-
teRdent directs, economies and aug
snents the work of the teachers, and
Shat is paid in salary to the response
bic head is Offset by the increased
value of the we'll directed efforts of
the teachers. a divided direction in
school matters would be equally as
fatal as none, for the control Of city's
educational interests must have only
one responsible head. 1t is the duty
of our Board or Education to study
carefully Qua school system and its
merits, compare its efficiency with
that of other cities aud then act, not
from mistaken economy, but prompt
ed by the desire to furnish the Aost
practical education to the masses, at
the lowest possible cost TO the tax
payers.
Year: 1875

Judge George B. Walker is looking
for asuitable location for water pow
er for his paper mill, and, while cer-
tain of our citizens throw obstacles in
his way, San BernardiDo is making
every effort to get him to locate there.
The enterprise of Judge Walker will
be an important industry to this Sec
tion, and we regret to hear that an at
tempt has been made to thwart him,
or else make him pay extra toll to
some one.
Year: 1875

WHAT better could be expected OF
JOYCE, the whiskey fraud, he having
deserted his poor old mother and left
her to starve in Chicago, while he was
rolling in his ill-gotten wealth. The
poor old woman is now ready to give
him what little money she has saved
If it will be of any service to him.
Gen BABCoCK's bosom friend was a
dutiful son and model officer.
Year: 1875

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation of any other paper published
In Southern California. Business men
recognize it accordingly as the best
advertising medium South of San
Francisco.
Year: 1875

Gerritt Smith, than whom slavery
had no more bitter and relentless
opponent, was stricken with paral>
ysis while On visit to New York
city, few days since, and died at
the residence of the neise whom he
was visiting.


He is dead and Of the dead it is
ignoble to say anything but that
which is good A zeaIot by nature,
a fanatic by education, he could not
have b3en otherwise than he was
an agitator and disorganizer. At
the close of an exciting and fever
ish career of seventy. eight years
he has gone to his final abode, and
whether that abode is above or
6el0aO, let US in honor of the dead
forgive the past and hope that he
may rest in peace.
Year: 1875

That member of Congress, who,
speaking Of General Banks and the
Democratic nomination for the
SpeakerShip Of the House of Repre-
sentatiVes of the 44:h Congress,
declared that she might sing with
US but could not lead the choir"
expressed our position upon that
matter exactly. Either Walker, of
Virginia, Cox of New York, or Kerr,
of Indiana, can fill the position
with credit to themselves, the party
and the country. Let the honors
which the Democracy of the natio n
has to bestow be given to Democrats
and Democrats alone.
Year: 1875

Chicago, Feb. 10.-A Washington
special to the Inter Ocean says that
there is a wide difference of opinion
among the Republicans in regard to
the Presidents messare uDon Arkan-
sas, and there seems very much less
chance for any action being taken in
the Senate in this matter than in the
case of Kellogg in Louisiana. The
friends Of Brooks represent the Prcsi-
dent as being very clear and positive
in his views. They represent him as
saying that he has information that if
the General Government fails to take
notice of the methods by which the
Garland revolution was achieved in
Arkansas, every other section of the
south now Republican will he rcvolu-
tionized by the Legislatures lately
elected, in the same manner as Louis
lana. They represent the President
as believing that those changes will
all be brought about within ninety
days, if unchecked by any action of
Congress. Thus far, the President
has absolutely refused to recognize
Garland as Governor. Brooks, who is
here, feels confident that if either the
House or Senate should recognize him
as the legally elected Governor, Gar
land would give way without resist
ance. His friends here are confident
in the belief, that unless Congress
takes some action upon the message of
yesterday, the President will construe
their failure to act, as he did their
failure to settle the Louisiana ques-
ton, and will, when Congress ad-
journs, fully recognize Brooks as
Governor.
Year: 1875

Done ut the RECORD office in the best style
known TO the art; and must be paid for on de-
livery. unless persons having the work done
have standing accounts with the Office. No de
Walton from this rule.
Year: 1875

Two CONCERTS, WITH TABLEAUx, will be
given in the Leigh-Street Baptist church on
Thursday and Friday nights for the benefit
Of the Ladies' Aid Society Of that church,
who are taking care Of ninety-fve poor chill
dren. Some of the best amateur talent of
the city will take part in the concerts. The
commendable object and good music ought
to crowd the house both nights.
Year: 1875

COMMISSION MERCnAETs.-Wc solicit your or
ders for printing, or call at any time You may
wish to See specimens or obtain estimates, feeling
assured That 1t Will be to your advantage.
Year: 1875

DELEGATES TO THE Y. NJ. c. A. CONVENTION
will report at Association Hall, Main street
between Eighth and Ninth, where during
the entire day the committee will be In wait
ing to assign them homes during their stay
in the city.
Year: 1875

PASTRY AND PIEs.-PIzZ1NI will supply all with
his Pastry and Pies who propose entertaining dele
gates to the Convention. IIousekecpers will save
themselves great deal of trouble by orderlug from
aim
Year: 1875

Losses BY FIRE AND The INSURANCE
THEREON Under the direction of the two
branches of the City Council the reports Of
the city officers for the past fiscal year have
been printed and bound in a neat volume.
The following extracts are taken from the re-
port of the Chief Engineer OF the Fire De-
partment:


"Thc losses by fire during the year amount
to S3l0,240. upon which insurance to the
amount of S1S0,025.1 was paid. This loss
exceeds that Of any year during my service,
aud is the result OF the burning of the large
Touring mills OF Messrs. HaXal, Crenshaw
& Co.. where the loss in one building alone
was S274,00Q. This fire occurred the 4th of
april. at s:!5 PM, while the mill was at


Had it been possible to have escaped this
unfortunate fire our less would have been
S36. .240, which would have been a very
small loss for this city,"


"Tbe greatest advantage would result If it
were possible to get our whole people to eX-
ercise more precaution about their own
premises to prevent fire. 1t would astoniSh
you to know the number of businessmen in
the heart of the city who for spittoon will
use wooden box filed with sawdust, aud
the burning stump of cigar carelessly
thrown lie may molder for several hours and
then cause fire. Many allow ashes to. be
put in wooden boxes and kegs and left in
the house. Ii you demonstrate with these
gentlemen, and tell them of the danger, they
will say they are insured, and that the in
surance agent undertook the risk with full
knowledge of the facts. They do not stop to
consider that they not only endanger their
own property, but that of the whole neigh
borhood. believe that many fires, the origin
OF which cannot be accounted for, sometimes
attributed to incendiarism, OCCUR from wiliul
arelessness of the occupants of the houses"
Year: 1875

Our distinguished citizen Judge Ould will
tonight, at tue Second Baptist church. ex-
tend to our guests an appropriate welcome,
but it may not be out Of place 10 tell them
now that they will tind a cordial greeting in
the homes Of our people and warm place
in their hearts. And if Richmond in her
poverty is not able to dispense the lavish
hospitality of PALMER days, she can and will
say TO all who come on so blessed mission :
"Our gates arc wide open. Come in! Make
yourselves at home. Accept Of such as we
have as freely as it is cordially otlercd.'
Year: 1875

Taken in full doses on retiring for the night 1t
will be found TO exert the most powerful influence
on the organs of circulation and perspiraton. Per-
spiration flows from every part Of the body, glow
o! heat extends from head to foot, every muscle and
fore is relaxed and in state OF the most gratily-
ing reposc, while pain, soreness of the bones and
muscles disappear, and the poor sufferer in state
of mind at once composed and happy, sinks into a
refreshing sleep, lasting until morning, from which
he awakens q new man. mild dose before break.
fa and another before going out for the day, will
nrpYnnt his mixing more cOll
Year: 1875

I'm letter received from Mr.. Justus
A. Wilson, Of this city, who went to Ann
Arbor, Michigan, last fall to attend the Law
Department Of the State University, he
speaks very highly of that institution and
its advantages. Mr.. w. had expected to go
to New York and spend the summer in the
law office of cousin, but he says, "The
Hon. T. NJ. Cooley, of the Supreme Court
of this State, and President of the Law
Department Of the University, very kind
ly permitted me to study in his Office DUR
ing the summer and also offered me some
assistance in my studies, and very quick.
ly decided to remain. The Judges Office
is in the building Of the Law Department,
and an extensive library in the same
building is accessible at all times.


"At the March commencement 1877 stu
dents of the Law Department graduated,
and many of these have been lingering
here, constantly receiving letters from diff
ferent parts of the Union and trying to
make up their minds where to locate. Now
only about one dozen remain, and these
probably will stay until the June COM
mencement. Nineteen members of the Jun
ior.e class are staying here this summer
studying in the library. We have club
court organized, and with the aid of an al
umnus once week to decide our cases
for US we hold quite an interesting court
1 believe I can say that they are generally
quite as exciting as the District Court
of the Seventh Judicial District of Mime
sofa. The boys study up their cases thor
oughly and take great interest in them.


"The weather has been very disagreeable
for five or six weeks. We have had but
few warm days, and to-day MAY 4th) a
heavy overcoat is necessary. While we'll
pleased with Michigan, 1 like Mime
sofa much better
Year: 1875

Most people are getting to understand
that If they want anything specially nice in
the meat line their best place is to go to
JOS. Howard's for it. He is always pre-
pared to accommodate his customers with
something choice. His beef, mutton, lamb,
veal and pork are always of the best. Ten
der poultry can be had of him when it is
to be found nowhere else. He has now
Squads" on his List of good things.
Year: 1875

all parts Of Pennsylvania, that owing
to severe frosts and the late spring
much Of the wheat crop has been
killed, and the season delayed eight
or ten weeks. A careful survey leads
to the belief that not over half . crop
will be gathered and even this amount
depends upon the continuance Of dry
weather.
Year: 1875

Under the new postal law, We will be
compelled to pay the postage on all copies
Of The JOURNAL sent to subscribers outside
of Stearns county. This will amount to 6f-
teen cents per copy per year, which will be
added to the regular price of subscription.
The present postage istwenty cents per year,
50 that subscribers will save FIVE cents and
all trouble besides. The postage must be
remitted with the subscription or the time
for which paper is sent will be shortened
proportionally. Papers in Stearns county
go free Of postage.
Year: 1875

J. E. West has positively decided to
close out his stock and quit merchandising
In order to convert his goods into money
he is selling out below cost. Prints are
only cents yard, and other goods equal
ly as low.
Year: 1875

The attention of farmers is called to
the advertisement of Joseph Martin, who
is agent for the Hubbard Meadow Lark
Mower, the Minneapolis Harvester and
other standard agricultural machinery.
The mower and the harvester are among
the very best in the country and are rapid
ly taking the lead wherever introduced
Mr.. Martin has his wareroom next door to
Powelrs store, where samples of these ma
chimes and others may always be seen.
Year: 1875

1t is the Eghtest draft and best working
reaper in use. Two men with boy or
girl to drive is all the force required in the
harvest field. Farmers please do not pur-
chase reaper until you see me. I can
convince you that you cannot afford to buy
any other reaper than the Marsh Harvest
er. J. E. WING,


Agent, St. Cloud.
Year: 1875

Many of our citizens are taking ad-
vantage of the opportunity offered by
Holmes & Tylers large assortment of shade
and ornamental tress to improve their
grounds. More could do likewise with
advantage.
Year: 1875

We have been requested by Treasurer
Cans to inform personal property delin-
quents that they must now come up and
pay their taxes or he will be compelled to
take measures for the collection of the
same. On account of the hard times he
has waited as long as was possible, but he
cannot indulge delinquents any further


Those who would save costs should pay up.
Year: 1875

Seventeen Bishops have already been
invited to be present at the conservation,
and the occasion will doubtless be a very
interesting one. The profits arising from
the excursion train will be for the benefit
of Bishop Seidenbush.