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Year: 1876

VERY few school-rooms are adequately
ventilated. In most school-houses there
is still the necessity for opening windows
to obtain proper supply of fresh air.
But whatever opening is made should
be constant. The sudden throwing wide
open the windows and doors at recess,
then shutting them when it is over, is a
dangerous practice. In cold weather the
temperature of the school-room would
often be thus lowered Is degrees or more
while the pupils are out. They come in
perspiring, perhaps, from exercise. and
are seated in this lowered temperature,
taking off extra clothing, instead of put
ting it on, as the laws of health require
under such circumstances. If the win
dows must be lowered, it should be done
before the sessions begin, that there may
be no sudden changes while the pupils
are quietly seated.
Year: 1876

TEACHERS frequently know that a
pupils attendance upon parties, socia-
bles, etc., is injuring her health, and i'm
peding her progress in school The
drowsy manner, the poorly learned les
son, the general distaste for school du-
ties are indications which never escape
The notice of the able teacher. Too
often the parents are blind to that which
is clear to the keener eye of the teacher,
and attribute to severe study the effects
of protracted dissipation. While it is a
very delicate duty, we think it is the
duty of the teacher, to interfere to save
the pupil from permanent injury and
the class from Decentralization.
Year: 1876

INFLUENCE OF THE PREss--On the
intelligent and loyal press of the country
the hopes of the nation depend. The
people look to the press for correct in
formation, and on this they base their
Judgment of governmental affairs. A
bad paper conveys moral poison
wherever it circulates. II it is edited
with eommendable ability, its power for
evil is greatly increased, and this is still
further enlarged in proportion to its cir
eulation. How vital, then, in view Of
this, becomes the necessity of supporting
good papers. Every citizen who be-
lieves in public and private morality
should extend liberal support to mis-
home paper. His first duty should be
to strengthen that II he has patronage,
it should 60 to the local organ before
dollar is sent to a paper at distance
The principle of home protection should
be applied to the local papers of the
country.
Year: 1876

SCHOOL HoUSES.-Our school houses
should be attractive and cheerful places.
1t should be pleasantly located, neat, and
commodious. Its internal arrangement
and its external appearance should be
in keeping with the great object it is de-
signed to subserve. Its furniture and
conveniences should, at the least, repre-
sent the average comfort and taste of
the community. The grounds of a
country school house should contain not
much less than an acre. They should
be enclosed with q neat and substantial
fence. The school house should be sit
uated a few yards from the front and
equally distant from the two sides of
the lot. A close fence, extending from
the centre of the rear OF the house,
should divide the back yard into sepa-
rate play grounds for the boys and girls
A substantial wood shed and other out
houses should be provided. Door scra
pers and good mats Chose made of corn
husk being excellenD should remove all
excuse for entering the school room with
muddy shoes.
Year: 1876

CoNFoUNDING CAUSE AND EFFECT.-
Some of the politicians of England are
maintaining that if the working men of
Great Britain had more home comforts
they would drink less liquor. But they
make the mistake of putting the cart
before the horse, or of attributing the
cause to the effect The fact is, if they
would drink less liquor they would have
more home comforts. Where one man
drinks because he has no home comforts,
ten have no home comforts because they
drink. Drink is the great robber that
steals away from home its peace and
sunshine, and fills it with wretchedness,
discomfort and strife.
Year: 1876

IT is the unvarying decision of wise
men, whether in ancient or modern times
that the instruction of youth will always
be best when it is pleasantest. The ten
derness of youth requires OF US that we
should not overstrain il; its innocence,
that we should abstain from harshness.
That which enters into willing ears, the
mind runs, IS it were, to welcome, seizes
with avidity, carefully slows away, and
faithfully preseryes.-Sacchini.
Year: 1876

WHEN We are least moved by heaven
ly love, we sympathize least with human
infirmities; so, also, when We are fullest
of love, we are most compassionate to
human misery, and best fitted to cope
with the troubles and infirmities that
beset US.
Year: 1876

There Is many gem in the path Of life


Which we pass in our idle pleasure,
That is richer far than the jewelled crown
Or the misers boarded treasure:
Ii may be the love of little child,


Ora mothers prayer 10 heaven,
Or only beggar's grateful thanks


For cup of water given.
Year: 1876

A CURIOUS fact in the history of the
New York Gas light Company is :''at
the fire ir the retorts has never been
extinguished since 1t was lighted fifty.
one years ago. Think of the cheating
which las been going on since the match
was struck which lighted that fire.
Year: 1876

BETTER have God for your guardian
than the Bank of England for your
possession. You might spend the
wealth of the Indies, but without the
infinite richness of God you can never
exist.
Year: 1876

votes. and that through schisu in one of
the counties that does not now exist. True,
Tucker carried it by much larger major
ity, owing solely to the fact that the Repub-
licans acted unwisely in nominatinga man,
with q mistaken notion of availability, who
assumed an independent position with
strongly expressed leanings to Republican
ism, but who, unfortunately for himself
permitted himself to be betrayed by his
Democratic friends just before the election
into the expression of q purpose to vote for
Tucker. This so disguised Republicans
that many would not vote for him in the
county Of Buckingham, which can give
when united, Republican majority of six
or eight hundred; his name was not even
placed upon the Republican ticket. hence
Tucker carried that county by several hun
dred. Things are changed now, however,
the Republicans having candidate OF great
personal popularity. in whose political
fealty they have confidence; the party is
united and enthusiastic, and MrJohn Ran
dolph Tucker will find himself with no
time on his hands to devote to the district
misrepresented by his friend, the fn'
corruptible Goode. Only let the Republi-
cans organize thoroughly in every county
and township of the district and victory is
assured, and the loyal people of the country
will not be afflicted for another Congress
sional term with the reasonable rantings
of man who failed when opportunity was
afforded to fight for those of whom he is
now tie mouthing champion.
Year: 1876

THE Republicans of the Third South
Carolina district have shown their level
headedness by nominating Hon. L. Cass
Carpenter for Congress. Col. Carpenter
served with credit to himself in the Forty
third Congress, and SO high does he stand
in the estimation of the Administration
that he will be able to accomplish more for
his constituency than has yet been achieved
for them. Unless the Democracy carry
the shotgun policy to the greatest ex-
tent, and thereby drive Republicans from
the polls, Col Carpenter will, doubtless,
be elected by several thousand majority.
Heretofore a nomination in the Third
South Carolina district has been equivalent
to an election. 4
Year: 1876

The nomination of the Hon. George II.
Burch for Congress by the Republicans of
the Sixth district of Virginia is one emf
neltly fit to be made. Mr Burch is a man
of singularly pure and irreproachsble per-
sonal character, possessed of large fund
of common sense and with judgment that
is rarely at fault He has three times
successfully been elected mayor of the
city of Lynchburg by a majority of
hundreds, with a registered Democratic
majority against his party, thus evincing
his great personal popularity, which has
been enhanced by his wise administration
of the Office. He is, without doubt the
strongest candidate who could have been
placed in nomination, and if he does not
give Mr.. Ran Tucker lively time We are
greatly mistaken. There is no reason why
this district by proper management. may
not be carried by the Republicans. Itwis
lost in 1872 only by about three hundred
Year: 1876

The rifle clubs of South Carolina have
taken the places of the Rittlesnake clubs
and Minute men of 1860. As the organizi-
tions Just preceding the war meant rebel
lion ard blood, SO do The present unlawful
combinations. Can the General Govern
ment afford to stand idly by until the new
conspiracy eliminates in another rebellion,
or will it interpose its strong arm and nip
treason in the bud?
Year: 1876

OWING to the forbidding aspect of the
weather yesterday there was but slim at
tendance at the shooting grounds. Those
who attended, however,::were amply repaid
for their trouble, and if the weather should
prove favorable to morrow no doubt there
will be greater influx of spectators. The
spectacle is q rare one, and should be
avaied of by those who have love for
field sEOrts
Year: 1876

AS an example of the statesmanship
Of Thomas A. Hendricks Democratic
reform candidate for Vice Presi-
dent, take the following letter:


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind July "a, 1875
My Dear Sir:-A repeal of the re
sumption clause in almost any form
will elect the State ticket and carry
the indianapolis district. IF to obtaip
report from the Committee it be nec-
essary to give the assurance that it
shall pass without amendment, that as
surance should be given, unless the
condition or qualification of the repeal
be really Objectionable. The form of
repeal is not now very important, for
the people understand tie difficulty Of
obtaining an unconditional surrender.
1t is not Questionable to retain per
cent. of gold in the Treasury Cannot
you and others who are in favor of re-
peal unite in giving the committee the
assurance of passing a bill as reported,
it that be necessary to carry report?
The repeal is the important proposition:
the form is not so important.


Truly, T.. HENDRICKS.


Mark the argument that the Demo-
cratic '.reformer" presents for the re-
peal of the resumption clause of the
act Of 1875. He does not urge it be-
cause it is measure that will benefit
the country, or one which large
craftsmanship demands, but because
''in almost any form it will elect the
State ticket and carry the Indianapolis
district" A ward politicians argu-
ment from the pen of man who as
sumes to be "reformer." and aspires
to the second place in the gift of the
people !! The indianapolis district,
which this truly great statesman and
"reformer" is so anxions to have car
ried, is represented by Franklin Ian
ders, the widest sort of an advocate
of rag money, and he is candidate
tor reelection. He is the author or
at least the foster.father, of bill
which proposes that Congress shall in
augurats system of paper money
not notes proposing to pay money such
as We have now, but pieces of paper
bearing the stamp, "This is one dollar"
or, ''This is five dollars" etc. In other
words, he proposes that Congress shall
authorize and provide for the manu-
facture of money from paper. Yet
Democrats Of intelligence, who profess
to hold views on the currency question
in accordance with the established
principles of political economy and the
systems of enlightened nations, are
laboring for the election of this politi-
cal charlatan, Hendricks, who urges
his artisans in Congress to pass bill
because it will elect his state ticket,
and return to Congress a man whose
idea of currency would excite the ridi.
cule of savage, if he could compre-
hend it! And this we are told is s're-
form" an effort at purifying our
politics, and restoring the government
to honest hands and honest ways! A
great many farces have been enacted in
the name of the Democratic party, but
none equal to that which it now has on
the boards. MilavauEee Wisconsin fae
Year: 1876

evening word machine. 1t was all
right to break up the Lomas de San
tiago, but to investigate the San vi
cente was quite another thing SEN
ator JONES was interested in that
ranch, and his claim to anything
must not be disputed or questioned.
His organ changed its tactics and pro-
ceeded to denounce the HERALD as q
disturber of titles. From that day to
this it has made virulent onslaughs
on the Southern Pacific Railroad Com
pany for daring to question the valid
ity of title which Secretary CHAND-
LER affirms bears every evidence of
fraud 1t is to be regretted that the
Santa Monica organ committed itself
in its Lomas de Santiago article. Had
it been aware that the San Vicente
was in the same boat it would un-
doubtedly have escaped the awkward
position in which it now stands on the
title question. The cry that it is
wrong to disturb titles is false and
hypocritical. If titles are sound moth
ing can or will disturb them. If they
are fraudulent the sooner they are dis
turbed and made sound the better for
the people and the country. These
Investigations will come some day.
Is it not better that evil and wrong
should be removed at once?
Year: 1876

Some week ago the Express OF this
city contained an editorial article
taking the ground that if the patent
to the Lomas de Santiago grant was
fraudulent, as alleged, 1t should be set
aside and the land permitted to revert
to the government. The HERALD en-


dorsed the position of its cotemporary,
aud stated that there were q number
of other grants in this county that had
been largely expanded beyond the
original claim,and each would receive
the same attention that the Express
desired should be bestowed upon the
Lomas de Santiago. Among these
we mentioned the San Vicente, which
il is said has been inflated from two
to five leagues. This alarmed the
Year: 1876

& WORKMAN. They show the cost
of settling the estate by the
process insisted upon by the Express
and other debtors of the concern and
how it would be settled in the Bankss
rupt Court. 1t will be seen that if
the banks business is closed up by
the Bankruptcy Court the creditors
will receive nearly one hundred thou
sand dollars more money than if the
estate is left in the hands of the as
signees.
Year: 1876

AS the ferryboat Maspeth was en-
tering the slip at the foot of East
Houston street at five O'clock yester-
day evening, Amelia May, aged y, of
No. 1919 Cannon street, attempt suicide
by stepping into the river. y strong
current was running at the time, and
the unfortunate woman was being
rapidly borne up the river. At this
juncture Father Adams, y Catholic
priest of Williamsburg, sprang from
the crowd of hesitating passengers,
and jumping overheard, swan after
the drowning person. Just at this
moment one of the numerous tug boats
on the river whose name it was inn
possible to ascertain, appeared on the
scene. Both priest and woman were
picked up by the unknown tug and
taken to the foot of the East Houston
street. They were taken to the Elev-
enth precinct station house, where
the girl was attended by DR.. Maclay
and taken home by her friends.-Neac
York Herald.
Year: 1876

THE DAILY and WEEKLY HER
AID has more than double the cir
culation Of any other paper published
in Southern California. Business men
recognize 1t accordingly as the best
advertising medium South of San
Francisco.
Year: 1876

The riflemen Of the Crescent City Ritle
dub will put out their best efforts to-
morrow morning at their shooting
grounds. The practice will be at one
thousand yards. and the contest Tor
position on the representative team
which is to compete with the California
and American rifle teams.


Ehe marksmen will shoot during three
consecutive DAYS, and the eight best
soorers in the friendly contest Will be
singled out to sustain the glory OF the
club. We have no doubt but some
fancy shots" will be fired.
Year: 1876

The Worcester R. r extension has beer
completed to the bay, and is now in run
ming order. A pier extending out into the
bay 200 feet, has been commenced and will
lie rapidly pushed forward. This pier will
he well and substantially built, 20 feet wide
with at the end in the water. 70 feet
long. On one arm of the T will be the de-
pot, which, like all the others, will be of q
substantial and comfortable character. The
width of the pier will admit of two tracks, so
that cars may be left on one for the oyster
men to load direct from their vessels, thus
saving the expense of hauling, which item
amounts to a considerable sum during a
season. Chincoteague will now have open
to her good markets for her immense guam
titles Of fresh fish and oysters, besides being
able to obtain her provisions, &C., from
city markets at a low rate OF freight, which
will be of inestimable value to that Island.
Passengers also can now visit Chincoteague
without the tedious process Of hack riding
over miserable roads, at great saving.


The company contemplate many improve
ments during the coming year, which we
shall duly chronicle for the information Of
our readers.
Year: 1876

The readers of THE HERALD already
know the particulars Of the murder COM
mitted at Charlestown last week.
Houston, the offender, since his incarcera-
ton has been quite communicative in a way
regarding the affair, and has made several
confessions. He says that there was a
colored man in the neighborhood, who his
wife thought more Of than she did of him,
and that he could not bear to know that her
affections for others were greater than for
himself. As to his attack upon his son, he
does not talk of, but 1t is claimed that the
father supposed that the son knew of his
mothers predictions for others. Houston
does not claim that his wife was criminal in
her conduct with others. This is one story
which he tells, but he has made several
Others of rambling character. The gene
raj imp ession seems to be that he was
under the influence o. liquor and feared that
his wife and son had wronged him. His
case will be reported to the grand jury as
soon as it meets.
Year: 1876

A Card from the CelteA,.tat Associatto,..


At the request of the Firemens' Centen-
nial Association, we publish the following
WlLNISaroN, Feb. 25th.


Ats stated meeting of the Firemens'
Centennial Association held Wednesday
evening 23d, it was deemed proper and
right and Just 10 the association, that our
object should be placed before this commrl.
nifty in its true and proper light, having
been the subject of calumny and attacked
by two men OF brief and undeserved author
ity, at stated meeting Of cur City Coun.
Gil held 18th ins.., when the question of
granting donation to our Centennial fund
was before that body by the member from
the Ninth ward, Martin Farrell, and the
member fron, the Second ward, H. McTn-
tire. 1t is true that the attack was
by parties who have bat little
influence in this community yet we feel
their attack keenly, and the publishing
committee were Instructed to prepare this
communication aid have the same pub
li~hed in all the daily papers Of our city.
1t is well-known fact that the State Com
mission were accomplishing but little ard
their efforts were likely to prove failure
unless some active acquisition should come
to their aid. The fremen Of this city see
ing this, the question at once arose with
them: Is Delaware, like other States, to
have building upon the Centennial
grounds or not? Viewing the matter as
every true and patriotic citizen should, we
resolved with the aid of the State
Commission and that Of her citizens that
there should be a building, and Delaware
one OF the old thirteen represented in the
Centennial Of American independence; this
building to Re known as Delaware, the
Diamond State House, to be for the benefit
ofthc Commission and the rest of our people,
not Tor few lcunging and ambitious fire.
men, as the gentleman alluded to want to
have this community believe. Our sole
object is for the reputation of our State
and the benefit ofour entire people, nothing
more, nothing less, We have met with such
encouragement that we can say to the 9th
and Second ward gents, that we have
now every assurance that the house will be
built Notwithstanding your opposition to the
city donation, and we shall welcome either
of you under its roof, and to enjoy its con-
venientces if you visit the Centennial
auo VIC az dlu ASSURE YOU GudG Iuc Dullulur
is intended for the comfort and conveniences
OF the people of this State, where her sons
and daughters can meet and exchange
greetings at the arrival of her Centennial
year. In conclusion we would say to our
citizens of both city and State, come
forward each and do your part
to the extent you may feel able to contri-
butte, that building may he erected on
the Centennial grounds, in Philadelphia,
that will be worthy of you as Delawareans,
and save our people from the modification
that will await us all there if our State
should not keep house there as well as sister
States.


Committee-Wm- H. Blake, A. D. Van
dine, j. Crawford.
Year: 1876

The New York World does not agree
that the present low quotations for bank
shares in that city are mainly, or even
largely, owing to the lack Of confidence
on the part Of the public in their real
value. A reporter for that paper has
been interviewing some Of the bank Off
Ger. as to the. proper explanation Of their
low quotations. The cashier ofthe Met.
ropolitan National Bank considered the
difference due to small bank dividends
for where s.Ock'is at 1870 and the divi-
deRds but S or Q per cent, with an actual
dividend to purchasers OF but G orr per
cent, people choose to invest their
money elsewhere for larger dividends.
At the Importers and Traders Bank the
explanation Of the report was that it had
arisen from low prices bid for stocks,
without considering that bids did not es-
tablish values. The fact, said the cash
Ter, that the stock Of the Traders and
Importers Bank was worth 900 was moi
altered by any ones bidding but 100 for
it. lie did not doubt there were some
banks carrying dead assets ,'but this could
he lone without iletriment by n bank,
whore nh individual woull be forced to
realize at sacrifice. The cashier OF the
Hanover National Bank thought panic
paper still carried by some OF the banks
wa, at the bottom OF the trouble. A more
directly traceable cause, he thought, was
found in the hard times, which had forced
many st9ckhollera to. realize on their
shares at buyers prices. Other bank
cashiers agreed with those who have been
quoted, in saying the deduction made
from the fall in prices was an unfair
aro
Year: 1876

lands anywhere in this section OF country.
This region is in good condition financial
Iy, and the man who wants q desirable
farmhas to pay for it. A city surround
ed, as Wheeling is, by hickly settled
and perfectly solvent and prosperous
country. and where values are not
inflated, cannot help feeling, among the
very first, the upward tendencies that
spring from revival ofgeneral trade.
Year: 1876

We come now to another revelation.
for which we should be more thankful
still The course OF this election ha-
unveiled the South. It's spirit. its pur.
poses. the character and conduct OF the
people, are set before u in the clear
light Of testimony which can not be iIn.
peached, and which we are compelled 60
accept. The Southern people have writ
ten the most shocking. the most disgrace


ful, the most mortiiyiug chapter in
American history. Atrocities without
number have been committed that have
Year: 1876

The Board met in regular session, four
members present, and MI. Baker in the
chair.


On motion the Gas Company was
granted a permit to enlarge, alter and
repair main pipe on Fifth street from
Mound to Plum street.


The ordinance granting the Marietta
& Cincinnati Railroad Company the
privilege of laying tracks across Park
street and other rights, was presented
and referred to the Railroad Committee.


The pay rolls Of hands on the Lick
Run Pike, amounting to Sill 30, were
presented and ordered paid.


On motion the Supervisor of Streets
was directed to have crOss-walk placed
on the north side of George and from the
east to the west side of Gutter street.