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Year: 1875

WASHINGTON, Sept 10.-The. Attorney
General to-day telegraphed to Governor
Ames requesting information regarding the
present condition of affairs in the recently
reported disturbed portions of MissisG bpi,
and is now expecting reply.


A dispatch has been received in response
to the telegram from the Attorney General,
inquiripg as to the whereabouts of Secretary
Fish, announcing that that gentleman is at
his country seat on the Hudson, and that he
will meet the Attorney. General at any point
he may designate, to confer upon tie sub
ject of proclamation.


In this tslegram the Attorney General re-
plies, informing the Secretary of State of
his telegram Of this date to Governor Ames
and delaying the proposed conference until
after reply to that telegram shall have
been received, the character of which it is
judged may be such that no further action
will be necessary by the General Govern
ment
Year: 1875

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-Early this morn
ing Attorney General Pierrepont telegraphcd
to Governor Ames, at jackson, Miss, noti-
flying him that the Federal troops were in
readiness to assist the State authorities in
preserving the peace, but as yet no Or
ders have been issued for their action, and
no proclamation had been issued, and ask
ing the Governor if there really existed an
insurrection or disturbances SO formidable
that it. could not be suppressed by the State
military, aided by all the powers invested in
the State authorities, and requesting that an
immediate reply be returned. Up to late
hour tonight, the Attorney-G General had not
heard word from Governor Ames, and in
conversation with the Agent of the Amer
lean press association on the subject, he ex-
pressed the opinion that the troubles had
passed away, and that there would be no
necessity for Federal interference, that the
non-receipt of reply from Governor Ames
fully warranted this view of the case. He
said if the Governor really believed that the
peace of the State was in danger, he would
certainly have sent a prompt reply to my
message. During, the day the Attorney
General has received despatch from the
Sheriff of Linden county and the Sheriff at
jackson and also from other sources,all con-
curing in the statement that there was no
disturbance or excitement in the State, that
peace and quiet had been fully restored.
The President this afternoon telegraphed the
Attorney General that he fully approved of
his course.
Year: 1875

THE tOsY ROOM AT THIRD AND KING-AN


EVENING DRoP-IN.


A great many of us are unawsre of the
existence of the reading room Of the Della
ware Institute of Mechanic Arts. The
HERALD man was until last evening, when
his steps were turned that way, and he for
the first time entered a large, comfortable
room, and drew his chair to a table covered
with all kinds of papers. Some half dozen
were in at the time, with the dailies in their
hands. The reading room is free, and is
open from seven until ten o'clock every
evening. Twelve dailiss are taken by the
Institute, few weeklies and the various
magazines. The room is finely lighted and
in every way comfortable; the gentleman
who acts as librarian courteous and oblig-
ing. This is already an excellent place for
our young men and the news-hunting por-
tion Of the old gentlemen to spend profit
able and assuredly pleasant evening. 1t
can be made, however, much more attrac-
tive than it is now by the addition of files
and larger number of periodicals. There
is an embryo library to be noticed in one cor
ner, too. There is no reason why this
should not grow and eventually become as
large and much frequented as the Institute
Library at 9Th. land Market.
Year: 1875

ruary 10, employed. by Adams Express Co.;
situation obtained for him by Superinten-
dent Walling; my husband came to Phila-
delphia on April 18th, by Superintendent
WalEDg's orders; he told me to get up
early in the morning and get him q cup Of
coffee before he went away; he said also
that Superintendent Walling had told him
that people in Philadelphia thought he
knew more of the Ross case than he had
told, and 1t would be better for him to, 20
on and state to them all that he knew
that he told Walling he had no money, and
to this the latter said: "Don't let that
keep you, here is $1O;" that he said that
was too much, It would not take all that"
but Walling answered, Never mind, you
can keep it, you will need that to get some
thing to eat;" he said also that Superin-
tendent Walling had telegraphed that he
Westervelt, would take the 9 a. m. train,
but that he afterwards said he should get
up earlier than that and take All earlier
train, and return in the afternoon ! got to
work next day; my husband gave me no
money, and when he left all l had in
the house. was 50; Aid not
see him from that day un-
til I saw him in court; Mrs.
Peers paid me visit in June or July,
100; CuIHk sHe askeu He now lily HusDanu
looked when he went away, if he had full
beard, if he was pale, and if that was his
natural look; told her he had moustache
and side whiskers of three weeks growth;
she said she would like to help me, and also
that my husband was very pale and thin.


At this point Mr.. Ford said he thought he
had closed his examination-in-c chief, but
would reserve the right to recall the witness
and ask her few additional questions in the
morning.


After some discussion between counsel,
the court adjourned until this morning.
Year: 1875

MIR. EDITOR economy ~ oh.
scrv ed in the construction of the new
basin Is we'll illustrated by the bril-
iiant manner in which term Gotta
drain was recently laid there.


This pipe was laid from a spring in
the bottom of the basin and was to
connect with an iron pipe, running
through the bank, the distance being
from 100 to 200 feet.


Everything went on swimmingly
until the drain was laid, covered with
earth and tightly packed down.


But before great while the earth
near the end Of the drain was observed
TO get very soft and wet, and the men
were put to digging in order to find
the leak. The leak was found, and it
waa just about ten feet long; for, strange
as 1t may seem, the drain was stopped
ABOUT ten feet from the iron pipe In the
panh, ana no connection was made be-
tween the two. OF course it leaked.


Ihen the proper connection was
made, but still more leaks were dis
covered. Again the drain was uncov-
cred and the difficulty was ascertained.
The sections of the drain had been
iaid the wrong way, and, of course, all
the joints leaked. 1t is probable that
the whole work will have to be done
oyer.


Another instance of economy: Mr..
Barber, the boss puddler, feeling rath
er delicate about drawing his salary
while having no real work to do, spoke
OF returning to his home, at Downing
Town hn l.
ed ana the banks ready for pudding.
He was told to never mind: that his
salary was no object, and that he
might put in the time by looking
around the basin and seeing that things
went all right. This he does, and, al.
though the Water Committee only
wanted him employed two or three
months" it is very probable that his
term of service will extend to the close
of the year, A. B.
Year: 1875

That birds, however apparently safe
ly hung in cages, are unsafe from the
skill and cunning of the cat, may be
gathered from many instances Of the
extraordinary leaps they are capable of


making to attain their prey. We are
told by reliable authority that when
his cat was year old, he was seen sew
eral days in succession to take his posi-
tion on a showcase four feet high, lick
ing his chops, while watching canary
in cage, suspended from the ceiling
eight feet from the case. The ceiling
was eleven feet high from the floor,
and the cage an ordinary cylindrical
one. While thus observing the cat,
and thinking how remote was his
chance Of plunder, the animal sudden
ly sprang at the cage and caught his
claws in it. His weight swung the
cage up against the ceiling seed and
water, and terrifying the canary. After
swinging to and fro for several times,
the cat dropped to the floor uninjured.
Our informant measured the distance
from the top of the cage, and found it
to be ten feet, so that the cat made an
ascent of six feet in height, or upon an
incline of nearly thirty-five degrees.
The surprise here is that the bird es-
capped; for it is during its terror, and
while beating itself from side to side of
the cage, that the hooked claws of the
cat are prepared to receive it; and if
any portion of the bird is caught, it is
rapidly pulled through the wire, and
the cat and bird disappear before the
spectator can recover his astonish-
Journal.
Year: 1875

attach considerable importance to. They fee
their strength, and do not hesitate to use it in
advancing their interests. For example, when
the Geghan bill-a purely sectarian measure
was before the Ohio Legislature, the Catholic
Telegraph, of this city, said:


The political party with which nine-tenths
| of the Catholic voters affiliate, on account OF
past services that they will never forget, now
controls the State Withdraw the support
which Catholics have given to it, and it will
fall in this city, county, and State as speedily
as it has risen to its long-lost position and
power. That party is now on trial. Mr.. Geg-
hans bill will test the sincerity of its profes-
| sions.


That hint was sufficient for the Democratic
Legislature. The bill passed. Thereupon the
Catholic Telegraph said:


The unbroken solid vote of the Catholic cit
liens of the State will be given to the DemOc-
racy at the fall election.


In regard to this promise we have to say
that while it will be subs antially fulfilled,
there are independent CatLs,ics who will not
follow the dictations of their clergy; who be-
iieve in Our free schools; send their children
to them, and will vote for them; but the great
mass of Roman Catholics will yield ready
obedience and vote the Democratic ticket,
while they will also repudiate Democrats who
voted against the Geghan bill as indicated in
the following threat, also from the Catholic
Telegraph.


They have dug their political grave; it will
not be our fault if they do not fill it. When
any of them appear in the political arena, We
will put upon them brand that every Catho-
lie citizen will understand.


The Roman Catholic Church threatened. It
demanded the passage of sectarian measure,
and the Democratic Legislature yielded. The
party. The Roman Catholic Church seeks the
destruction of our free school system, and
boldly declares it to be its policy to control
legislation in the interests of the Church.
party, and we ask the people of Ohio if there
is not the strongest ground for suspecting it.


This fight is upon us, and now is tine time
for the people to meet it and to firmly declare





tanned, and that there shall be no sectarian in
reference in the work of legislation. Our sys-
TEN of government stands upon an unsectarian
basis. The State protects religion, but it IA
vors no sect. All sects are equal before the
law, and there are special privileges for none.
With this the Roman Catholic Church is not
satisfied. 1t demands special privileges, while
its motto is, ''The Church first, the State sec
ond." In this respect it differs from all other
denominations. Let the people stand firm and
the Church of Rome will find it convenient to
adapt itself to our American institutions; but
yield to its demands now, and it will continue
to multiply and press its requirements until,
like the slave power, it will command where it
now solicits; kick where it now threatens.
This is the best time and the easiest time to
settle this question, and right here in Ohio as
good place as any. The issue has been forced
upon the people. Let it be most promptly,
squarely, and with crushing emphasis Gin.
Gdz.
Year: 1875

Parson Brownlow in Knoxville Chronicle.


In one respect, at least, ex-President
johnson was model Statesman. He
was honest. Whatever men have said
of him politically, no responsible man
ever called his unfiinching integrity in
question. He was in public life almost
half century, yet no man can say that
he ever betrayed the confidence OF his
friends by taking that which did not
belong to him. His character in this
respect was so we'll understood that he
was scarcely, if ever, approached by a
dishonest lobbyist with corrupt prop
osition. This is one of the principal
reasons why he was always strong with
the masses. His personal integrity al
ways gave his personal policy special
weight, and thousands relied upon him
without giving questions much inyes-
tigation, knowing his personal incor-
ruptibility.


He was very scrupulous in refusing
to give any sort Of aid to enterprises
which he could not conscientiously ap-
prove. Just after his election to the
United States Senate, in January, we
gave an illustration OF this. A promi-
nent politician from Pennsylvania,
representing company interested in
the Alta Vels Isles, wanted him to
send war vessel to the above men,
toned islands, just before the great
Impeachment trial commenced. He
endeavored to make use of Mr.. JohD-
sons embarrassment at the time in ac-
conplishing his object. But the Pres
ident spurned him, and gave him to
understand that his official sanction to
measures in which private parties are
interested was not to be procured in
that way. He always had . policy of
his own, taking decided grounds on all
public questions, and was never swerv-
ed from his purposes deliberately form
ed by the desire for personal gain. By
his exercising frugality he saved sffi-
cient from his earnings through long
public life to place him above want,
but was not wealthy. What he had
was justly his own, and he came by ev-
cry dollar Of it honestly.


This trait in his character is worthy
of emulation by all public men. His
boundless success is evidence that the
American people appreciate honesty in
their rulers, and that when they find
such, they will reward them with their
confidence and support.
Year: 1875

In hot weather it Is almost impossi-
BILE to prevent the sinks becoming foul,
unless some chemical preparation is
used. One pound Of copperas dissolved
in four galloos Of water, poured over a
sink three or four times, will complete
ly destroy the offensive odOr. As a
disinfecting agent, to scatter around
premises affected with any unpleasant
odor, nothing is better than mixture
of four parts dry ground plaster of
Paris to one part fine charcoal, by
weight. All sorts Of glass vessels and
other utensils may be effectuslly puri-
fed from offensive smells by rinsing
them with charcoal powder, after the
grosser impurities have been secured
off with sand and soap.
Year: 1875

A well-grown evergreen tree gives off
continually an eXodium Of warmth
and moisture that reaches distance Of
its area in height; and when tree plant
ers advocate shelter beds, surrounding
tract Of orchard fifty or more acres,
when the influence of such belt can
only trace distance Of the height Of
the trees in such belt, they do that
which will prove Of little value. To
aIneliorate climate, to assist In proven
tiOn OF injury against extreme climatic
cold In winter, and of the frOsting of
the germ bud OF fruit In the spring, all
orchards should have planted In and
among them, indiscriminately ever
green trees at distance each OF not
more than one hundred and fifty feet
apart. Such course pursued will give
health to the trees, and be productive
Of more regular and uniform crops OF
fruit. AT ell events, it is worth the
trial, and we shall be glad II our read
ers can inform us of the practical ex-
periments on the subject.-[Scientific
American.
Year: 1875

A strange fish is found in the noisy
maigre. 1t makes strange cooling
moan, accompanied by sharp croak
that can be heard at the depth OF one
hundred and fifty feet. The fish at
tains length of about six feet and
weighs forty pounds. What these
sounds are for we know not, but on the
principle that all things are for some
particular purpose they must have a
meaning. That the imperfect voice of
the fish is used to express discomfort
and pain l have no doubt, as in numer-
GUS experiments on fish found in the
Gulf of Mexico, called the grunt, 1
found that the voice was used and
modulated as with other animals.
When touched with the knife the
grunts that it gave vent to fairly rose
to shrek, and when dying its moans
and sObs were almost disagreeably hu-
man.


1 shall never forget the first one of
these veritable porkers that l caught.
Thinking that my bait needed replen-
ishing, hauled in and found nicely
hooked grunt, and no sooner had L
placed him in the boat than he COM
menced series of grunts and sobs that
babe fair to take me by storm. Now
he would make low noise, and gradu-
ally swell the melody and finally
hurl at me such blast Of entreaties,
all of which were produced with q
struggle, that my better nature was
aroused, and 1 made haste to toss him
back, and as he disappeared he uttered
a squeak which, together with the
splash, sounded to me like bona tide
thank you,' and have no doubt but
what it was.
Year: 1875

o. S. Journal, August 5.


Yesterday man by the name ot
John Hess was discharged from the
Ohio Penitentiary, who has passed four.
teen years OF his life in the different
penitentiaries Of this country. The last
time, he was sent up from Guernsey
county, for three years, on a charge OF
horse stealing. When he stepped from
the prison door yesterday, Sheriff Hart.
ley, Of Guernsey county, was present
with awarrant and again arrested him
on another charge of horse stealing.
The deed is said to have been commit
ted at Washington, in the year 1870.
His freedom was short lived, and it is
expected that within few months at
most, he will once more find himself
in his old quarters within the walls of
the State prison.


Ills head has become gray in the SER
vice Of the State, and being confined so
long has told heavily upon him. He
is said to have been at one time local
preacher of some promise, but his de-
sire to be the pOssessor Of horses with
out the formality Of purchasing them
got him into trouble, since which time
his downward course has been rapid.
The punishment inflicted by the law
seems to have been of no avail in the
direction of inducing him to steer from
the shoals on which his bark first
stranded.


An incident is related in his career
which tends clearly to demonstrate the
morbid desire some persons have to
possess that which does not belong to
them, and which, once determined
upon, they are bent on having. let the
consequence be what it mayor, rath-
er, without regard to consequences.
Hess was once employed on a farm,
and the lady of the house objected to
his boarding with the family, and con-
sequently quarters were secured for
him elsewhere. He had not been in
the farmers employ great while un-
til he succeeded in lifting a watch and
some silver ware, skipped out, and was
seen no more in that section.


He went from bad to worse until he
finally pulled up in the Penitentiary,
and has since been pretty we'll guarded
by the minions ofthe law.
Year: 1875

Two years ago, when William Allen beat
Gov. Noyes by s17 votes, the total vote was
less than it was the year before by SO, ,529.
The Republican vote fell off from 281 1852 to
213, ,837, a loss of 6s,015. Some of these votes
went to make up the 20, 900 votes which were
divided between the Independent and Prohi-
bitionist tickets. But there were at least
so, 900 Republicans who did not vote that year
at all. They staid away from the polls, and
gave the election to Allen. 1t makes no diff
ference just now what their motives were in
remaining at home. Whatever they were, We
believe we do none of them injustice when we
say that they can not be satisfied with what
come of their neglect to use their right Of suf-
frage. They have seen a worse Legislature,
and worse legislation, than Ohio has ever wit
messed before They have seen open corrup-
ton charged in the passage of the Wood
County bill, and have seen the outrageous vio-
lation of popular rights attempted in the case
of the people of Toledo. They have seen
waste and chicanery in State legislation, and
in the history of cities and towns that passed
under Democratic control at the same time
the State did, corruption and extravaganza.


Whether the Democracy is continued in
power depends very largely on those fifty or
sixty thousand Republicans who declined to
vote two years ago. If they intended by their
absence to rebuke the Republican party for
real or supposed faults, we ask if they do not
think they have rebuked it quite enough, and
if the price they pay for the rebuke is not
good deal more than the good they or the State
gets from it? If their absence was simple ne
glect Of duty, we should like to know if it is
worth while to indorse, by absence this year,
the Democratic rule of the last two years, and
the reputation platform the Democracy has
adopted and on which it is now standing
T Gin. Gdz.
Year: 1875

The uncertainty OF the result, this afternoon,
is. entirely too great to permit any Republican
to feel Indifferent about voting. There is a rea-
sonable prospect Of the election Of Captain VAL
entine and his associates on the general ticket,
and of Republican majority in Council, but
the chances of quiet unexcited canvass are
to preoarious for any one to take these results
for granted in advance Of the aotusl count
ing of the ballots. We therefore urge
every citizen who desires cnange in the exec
utive government of the city, and who does not
desire to see the City Council go into the hands
of Democratic majority, to poll his cote this af-
ternoon, ,cihoutJ fail! 1t may be needed. The
result may be very close. defeat by small
majority would be mortifying, indeed, for it
would be due to the shortcomings of Repub-
licans, themselves.