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Year: 1872

well as Republicans politically, we have so
much right to be proud.


There Is something grander, my friends,
than personal triumphs, Thereis something
more glorious than all the political houors
you could confer in a lifetime. II Is to have
assisted In elevatlng and regeneratlng ma
tion---in blotting from Its escutcheon foul
shame and dlshonor in trampllng down tyr
amy and wrong, In lifting up the bowed
down, in befriending the friendless, In break
ing shackles and fetters that the oppressed
might go free, and in making the land so
faithful protector of the poor and humble
as to win the approval of mankind and the
favor Of Almighty God.


It is to have helped to make our nation so
conspicuous among the family OF nations
that the whole world can see, as the crown
ing glory Of the Republic, that that banner
shields the poorest as faithfully as the most
powerful In the land. 1t is to have labored
for the right as to have been able to triumph
with 10, and for 1t, over the bitterest and
most inveterate prejudices of the age. It is
TO have won by fidelity, by energy, and by
unwearied labors, such victory that you
have absolutely compelled every party In the
land to indorse and ratify what you have ac-
complished, and that no national convention
Of any party, or any wing Of any party, has
dared In this year of grace to take Issue
with you and the great principles you have
finally embodied In our National Constitu-
tion.


We live too near to these brilliant achieve
ments for humanity, for justice, for liberty,
and equal rights to realize their full grand
eur. Posterity will appreciate your work
even more than the workers can themselves
| to-day. And, when the United States of
| 1872 Is contrasted with the United States of
| 1862, the impartial historian will declare that
no party in any land, in any age of the
world, has ever conferred such immeasurable
blessings on their country, or achieved so
noble work for humanity, as the ever
faithful and evermaligned Republican party
of this decade. Such is your record; and
rejoice that, as your Representative, l was
| enabled, with your constant support, and
with your confidence that no calumny could
ever shake, to aid in its copsummation. Let
us value that record as of more worth to us
and our children than silver and gold. Let
us not dim it by wearying in well doing. Let
us honor it by continued fidelity to the or
| ganization through which these blessings
have been secured. And, congratulating you
on the auspicious signs Of the times, let us
rejoice that the victory you hope to win will
| be, like those we have won together in the
past, even more for the prosperity, the hon
| or, the true glory, and the advancement oi
the country we love, than merely for the
party whose membership we have alway:
been proud to acknowledge, and over whose
successes we have so often rejoiced.
Year: 1872

A Swiss court has had before it a case
originating from practical joke of an
equally daring and ridiculous nature. A
sapper, with bushy beard, who was re-
turning to his native village from his
military duty, stayed night in the chief
town of the Canton. He was found drunk
in ditch on the road side. Two wags
passing by, according to the Swiss Times,
took the drunken man first to the house
of one of them, who owned an old monks
cowl and tonsure, shaved all the hair of
his face, and dressed him in the habit of
monk. They then took him to the
nearest convent, and said they had found
him lying drunk on the roadside, and had
brought him there in order to avoid the
scandal which might ensue if he were
found outside. On awakening, the sap
per was not little astonished to find
himself in the cell of convent, with a
monks cowl on; and that he had no hair
left on his face or on the crown of his
head. To his protestations, the fathers
replied that he must be still laboring un-
der the effects of drink, and advised him
to go to sleep once more. At length they
consented to send for the priest of the
parish where he resided, in order 20 clear
up the mystery. On the priest arriving,
he recognized in the pseudo monk his
parishioner, whereupOn he was permitted
to depart. Means were found to discover
the two wags, and the sapper, thus ex-
temporized into monk, as well as the
brotherhood who were so fooled, intend
to bring an action against them. AS in re-
ligious matters the Canton of Friburg is
very strict, and is not likely to see the
point of the joke, the two wags will prob
ably get the worst of it.
Year: 1872

A decision was rendered yesterday by Judge
Robinson, OF the Court of Common Pleas, which
doubtless will prove salutary lesson to deputy
shorfrs in the matter Of charges and timely pre-
caution as well to the unfortunates-of whom, un-
happily, there Is large number in large city like
this-whom some ''uniortunaJe speculation in the
indigo trade" or other mishap renders liable to be-
come the victims OF their INSCRIPTIONS extortons.
Judge Robinson in this decision cuts down q
Sherif7s bill from $419 II to $40 90 and the best Of
1t Is he cites the law upon which the reduction Is
made.


Yesterday was set down for the examination Of
applicants for admission to the Bar. 1t turned out
that under recent ruling OF the Court OF Appeals
applicants, before they can be examined must file
proofs OF their having been students at law, and
proofs OF such fling from the Clerk OF the General
Term OF the Supreme Court. To give this oppor-
tunity the examination was postponed till the 10th
Instant. Meantime on representation of Mr.. John
ID. Townsend, one Of the examining committee to
the General Term Judges, that his professional
duties prevented his fulfilling the appointment,
Mr.. Anthony R. Dyott was appointed in his place.


In pursuance Of his recent decision, and which
was published in full in the HERALD, Judge In
grahamsof the Supreme Court, yesterday granted
six additional mandamuses, directing the Board Of
Audit and Apportonmentt to audit and allow the bills
Of attendants at the Court Of Oyer and Terminer.
The case brought forward, and in which the deci-
sion was given, was test case. There are some
ninety persons claiming pay under this decision,
and the probability is that they will all now be paid
without further litigation.


The hearing upon the writs of habeas corpus In
the cases of Mrs. Woodruff, Miss Claim and
Colonel Blood, that was to have been had yester-
day before Judge Fancher; Of the Supreme Court
Chambers, did not take place. after ALL 1t was
grievous disappointment to the large crowd who
had come TO get sight Of the famous female
trio who put in an appearance, and upon its
being stated that his case was to come up at JET.
ferson Market Police Court, the writ was made re-
turnable at the latter Court. The same DISPOSITION
was also made OF the writs in the cases of Mrs
Woodruff and Miss Claim.


The argument was continued yesterday, before
Judge Joseph F. Daily, at Special Term OF the Court
OF Common Pleas, upon the injunction applied for
against Henry Bergh by various Broadway omni-
bus lines No new points in the argument were
adduced additional to those heretofore reported.


In the United States Circuit Court yesterday
motion was to have been made before Judge Ship.
man In the case Of George w. Bowen vs. Nelson
Chase, on the part of the defendant to empanel a
special jury TO try the cause but 1t went over till
Saturday next to enable counsel for the plaintiff
to confer as to whether they will consent to the
alleged claim OF the plaintiff to certain landed
property situate at Fort washington, and which
formerly belonged to Madame JumeL
Year: 1872

The only case OF any Importance brought before
the notice Of His Honor Judge Hogan yesterday
was that OF MI. Edward McCammon, OF Albany,
who accused Charles Fletcher OF grand larceny.


Mr. McCammon came down In the steamboat
Drew from Albany yesterday morning. Wnen he
retired to rest the night before he put his pocket
book, containing s5s. under his pillow.
Mr.. McCamm0n got up as soon as the
boat arrived at the wharf, and leaving in
hurry forgot his money. Before he
got as far as broadway he missed his pocketbook
and went directly back to the Daniel Drew. He
found the stater0Om In which he slept In state OF
disorder, but the pocketbook was not there. The
clothes were removed from the bed and were
strewn on the floor. The waiter Charles Fletcher,
was called; he acknowledged removing the clothes,
but denied having seen the money. Fletcher, 1t Is
charged, was seen issuing from the adjoining state
room about the same time That room was searched
by Mr.. McCammon and the mate Of the boat John
Murphy, and the pocketbook was found in the
drawer OF the washstand.


on the evidence OF Messrs. McCammon and
Murphy, Judge Hogan held Fletcher for trial.
Year: 1872

Piling Pelion on Ossa In the Way OF


Charges-A Case Brought to the Notice


OF Judge Robinson, or the Court OF
Common Pleas-He Gives the Law on


the Subject and the Bill Fits.


Very few people probably have any idea OF the
extorti0nate exact0ns OF sheriffs' officers In this
city. Those having had the misfortune OF falling
into their clutches, which Is really the mildest
way OF putting it, have had realizing experience OF
the fact, but beyond this very little is known. Occa-
sonally these excessive charges are resisted few
days since case was brought to the attention Of
Judge Robinson, holding Special Term OF the
Court OF Common Pleas, which unquestionably may
be taken as fair sample OF the way business, in
the way Of fees is managed by most OF the under
shcrifs OF New York. This was suit OF one Crofut
against Mr. Brandt. In due course oil law prop.
erty OF the latter was levied on by deputy sheriff
to satisfy warrant for $3.50 81 and for while held
in his custody. There was sale, but for all this
at the close OF the matter the deputy sheriff put in
bill amounting TO s4l9 IL. This was too much
for the unfortunate debtor and motion was made on
his behalf TO have the sherln's fees taxed as on an
execution settled before the sale OF the property
levied on. Judge Robinson rendered his decision
yesterday In the case. We give below, in full,


JUDGE RoBISsoS's DECISION.


The execution in this case was issued out OF this
court to the Sheriff against the property of the
defendant upon judgment Of the Marine Court,
which, by virtue OF the filing OF transcript in the
Office OF the Clerk OF the city and county OF New
York, under the provisions OF section "a OF the
Code, became Judgment OF this Court. 1t directed
the levy and collection Of the amount Of the judg-
ment, $3.50 81, with interest from Juys. 1872 and
on the next day the Sheriff levied
upon SUFFICIENT property OF the defendant,
consisting OF straw and other kinds OF hats and
olice furniture, situate at 50 Spring street, to
satisfy the execution, which was at once advertised
for SALE The sale, however, was not commenced
va nm NJ
with, II was stopped by an Injunction and whatever
deposits were made by purchasers were refunded
them Under this condition or the case the follow
ing bill Is presented for taxation by and Oh the part
oi the Sheriff for his fees and chargcs:-
Year: 1872

The following table will show at n
glance the length Of the various sizes and
the number Of nails in pound. They
ire rated from 3-penny to O-penny. i.
The first column gives the name, the
second the length in inches, and the third
the number per pOund:
Year: 1872

"A gay young clerk in an Evansville
dry-goOds store was struck over the
head with q skillet by . woman into
whose house he was trying to force hiM-
self through window, last Sunday
night. Her husband demonstrated with
the youth the next day, but was charged
by the latter with having abandoned his
spouse. The gentleman confessed tho
but insinuated that no
didn't expect every other d-d loafer
to act as substitute for him.
Year: 1872

"A sensible shoemaker, who made a
princely fortune by the sale Of an ex-
advertised shoc-string of his
own invention, wrote this stanza, which
now adorns his crest:


"If yon are wise and wish TO rise,


Then pitch right In and advertise;


II you not. then sit down Sot


And let your business 20 to pot
Year: 1872

The following is an extract from tie let
ter which Hon. S. S. Cox, of New York, is
reported to have received from Horatio
Seymour:


'Mr. Greeley's election will be a pre-
servative step toward local neighborhood
government, and will stop the course Of
Overbearing Federalism. We can have
Democratic principles in some measure by
acceding to the great revolution in his favor
which is sweeping over the country. In
this State it is irresistible. l have not been
on personal terms with Mr.. Greeley for
some time, but there is wisdom and hearth
ness in the popular movement to support
him. l recognize in the sympathy between
himself and the voting masses an element
stronger than talent or fitness. He has the
talent and fitness to suit the temper of the
times"


The New York World denies, upon
what authority is not stated, that Gov.
Seymour has thus come out for Greeley.
Year: 1872

The Committee of Arrangements for the deco
ration OF the graves of our Union dead at the
Nashville National Cemetery, have adopted the
following programme:


Col. j. W. Paramore TO be Chief Marshal of
the day, and will be designated BY white rosette
on the left breast and a sash of red, white and
Year: 1872

1t ie high time that some definite action we're
taken in relation to this indispensable institution
Cannot our excellent corps Of physicans who we
understand are anxious to begin the enterprise
at once be sustained in renting and furnishing
a suitable building All they need is tangible
suidence from the public that they are interested
in the work. We propose, therefore, that two
thousand dollars be raised at soon az possible, to
enable the Board Of Directors to open the build.
ing by the first Of January, 1873.


To accomplish this lot the city be canvassed
by gentlemen and ladies selected and sanctioned
by the Board Of Directors, who will feel it
pleasant service to aid in such good work. Let
the canvassers go from house to house, taking
any sums the people are willing to give.


The Hospital is to be open to the public, for
treatment and care, and it is therefore the i'm
peratiye duty Of the whole community to sup
port it.


We, Of course merely suggest this plan, as
one to secure immediate action II the beneyo-
lent gentlemen who have the matter in charge,
or any one else interested will furnish better
Or more practical one, that will secure the i'm
mediate and earnest cooperation Of the com.
munity, that should be adopted, but certainly
some Immediate action should be taken, and lei
it be done with will, and in way which viii
secure the opening of the much needed Hospital
Year: 1872

1t is not likely that any Of our dear little
housekeepers, says the Hearth and Home, will
ever have to prepare for the table such delicate
morses as an elephants trunk and feet or the
feet Of hippopotamus. Still they may like to
know how the Africans who consider those
things as very dainty articles of food, manage to
cook them.


You may be sure the Africans have no cooking
stoves nor ranges like those on which our dinners
are cooked. They have an entirely original in
vention Of their own.


When cook has to prepare the tempting del
icacies we have named, he digs in the ground a
round hole about four feet IN diameter, with
perpendicular sides, like we'll. In this hole he
kindles and keeps burning for four hours a
fiercely hot fire. at the end Of this time the sid e
Of the small well will be red hot, and the bottom
will be covered with mass Of glowing embers
Directly upon these Goals the cook places the
feet and trunk, which protected by their thick
tough skins, will not burn. He then covers the
top Of the hole by laying across it long sticks of
green wood, and lays over them few armfuls
Of wet flags, which he gathers for the purpose
from the banks Of some neighboring stream. He
next spreads mud thickly over, and on top Of
the mud he piles earth and sods closely beating
them down. This is to retain all the heat within
the curious oven, an important point, as thirty
six hours are required to properly bake the enor-
nous feet Of the elephant and hippopotamus.
Year: 1872

When, at last, the anxious cook thinks his Vi
Ands are ready he carefully removes the sods.
Under these he finds the coating OF mud per-
fectly hard. like thick crust. while beneath this
the flags have retained sufficient moisture to
prevent them from burning, although the oven is
still hot and steaming.


The cook gets the assistance Of one or two
others to lift out the heavy and hot feet which
they lay upon mat covered with green reeds in
stead OF on a dish


The great black feet do not at first, seem
very inviting, but after d" the shoss"-thAt is
the skins-haye been removed, perfectly white
and very tempting looking meat ie exposed,
which is said by those who have tried it, to be
delicious, and to speak volumes in praise Of thie
African cooking stove
Year: 1872

Attorney General Williams has given very
sensible and proper opinion that post-office
officials have no right to open or detain letters
or other mail matter not addressed to them
selves, even though they know hecontents to
to be immoral.
Year: 1872

BITTEN BY AN EPIzooTIc HoRsE.-Mrs. James
McMullin, Of Red Lion, while hitching her horse
at New Castle on Monday, was severely bitten
by it through the hand As the horse is Just
recovering from an attack OF the prevailing dis
ease, considerable apprehension is felt by her
friends as to the probable effects of the bite.
Year: 1872

We learn that sweet cider has attacked
the Union City Lodge and deeoyed of
some Of its best aud Jtirest members
It is bgt the the old story of the juice
of the apple, which mother Eve eat and
then passed over to Adam. Sisters
especially, should beware Of The appear
auce of evil, for they know the power
OF their influence.
Year: 1872

TIE announcement that Miss Nellie
Graut is to make her debut in society
soon, has this effect on the Boston I'D
rertSer Long years have past siuce
The White House could present such Il
boon to the metropolis as a maiden just
entering upon the threshold of woman
hood to ornament and beutify with rare
modesty aud queenly department the ex-
ecutive parlors of the ualion."
Year: 1872

Is without doubt the best Political and
Family Journal in the State, and the best
evidence of its character and appreciation
of its readers is found in the fact that but
few who subscribe for IL ever cease taking
it. Each number contains thiny-siI coll
umns Of choice reading matter.
Year: 1872

shall be, as far as liberal expenditure of
money, and unremitting editorial labor can
make it the best daily telegraphic. COM
mercial. general news and political paper
to be had any where between the Ohio River
and the Gulf. Terms below.
Year: 1872

and upon the most momentous political
year of its existence--a year Of importart
local, State and National elections


The history Of the BANNER is the history
OF the political, commercial. material tro-
gress Of Tennessee for over half 8 century.
Year: 1872

there was no violation of any penal
statute, he would leave the matter
with the Grand Jury. Nevertheless,
if any breach Of the law had been
committed to the knowledge of the
Grand Jury, it was their duty to
take cognizance of it.


It has been stated, added Judge
Abel, in the Republican of Sunday
last, that Hon. Thos. Green David
son had been Get upon by rufians.
If so, it is the duty of the Grand
Jury to ascertain the facts, to ferret
out the offenders, and bring them
before the bar OF the criminal court.
The time has come when it is to be
hoped that every good citizen of
every party and condition would
raise his voice and use his influence
to suppress. personal violence in
every respect.


Judge Abel made some remarks
in reference to the case of Joel
Cannon, charged with the murder
of Martin Bush on the 26th of De-
cember last. The Judge said he had
been asked by the counsel for the
defendant to charge the Grand
Jury as to the character and sufi-
cheney of evidence required. The
jury were the sole judges of the
suficiency of the evidence. The
general rule is that all witnesses
who saw the deed committed should
be called before the Grand Jury, OF
at least a sufficient number to sat-
isfy them that they had
reached the true state of the case.


If, after hearing the witnesses,
the Grand Jury were reasonably
satisfied that homicide had been
committed, and that the accused
was the party offending, it was their
duty to indict him; but in all cases
they should be reasonably satisfied
of the guilt of the accused before
placing him before . petit jury oi
the country.


The Grand Jury retired and ha6
made no report when the court ad
Ijourned.-Evening Picayune, Jan
uary 26th.
Year: 1872

The political adventurer who airs
his crude ideas and exhibits his al
most inconceivable ignorance in the
columns ofThe Baton Rouge Grand
Era has achieved a disgraceful
notoriety throughout the State as a
gratuitous falsi6er, yet in his loftiest
fights of falsehood he never before
Year: 1872

The Christmas and New Year holidays are
approaching, aud those who desire to make
to lady or gentleman, boy or girl, an ap-
propritte and desirable present, can do no
better than to visit the extensive furniture
establishment Of Mr.. J, B. Hubbard cor
ner Of Rampant and Perdido streets. His
business career shows to what success a
man may arrive by industry, good jndg
ment and stern integrity, In his stock of
goods there are some of the finest and most
costly articles Of furniture ever offered for
sale in New Orleans, together with low
priced goods for the most modest and
humble households. And all at one price
only, that being under the market else
where
Year: 1872

Evidence OF unquestionabie character
having reached the new State authorities
that of the quarter million warrants issued
under the plea of registration and election
expenses, by the State supervisor and the
late Auditor, large proportion were il
legal and fraudulent, Judge Dibble yester-
day prepared a writ Of injunction upon the
new Auditor and Treasurer Dubuclet, estop-
ping further payments.


Judge Hawkins, Of the Superior Court,
promptly issued the necessary papers, and
it IS hoped great saving to the State can
be made. The range of the cause thus
made up will at least have the effect of ex-
posing to the public how their money has
been squandercd by the Fusion reformers,
particularly in the matter Of printing, be-
sides giving notice to purchasers of floating
paper Of this character, that it is liable to
be rejected by the State.


In this connection tho very serious allie
cation is made that $40, 900 of this, to say
th8 least; doubtful paper, has been cu8dcd
by the State Treasurer out of the general
funds. When the honest, hard-earned sal
ary warrants of faithful State servants are
hawked about the streets. at less than forty
cents on the dolIar-some of them dating
back a couple Of yea-s-it is simply an
outrage that such bogus claims should be
Hquidated.


If Mr, Dubuclet has an explanation or
defense, we shall be happy to give him a
hearing. In any event this warrant busi-
ness is a legitimate subject for legislative
as well as judicial inquiry.