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Year: 1870

The WEATHER.--It has been storming here,
more or less severe most of the week Snow
has fallen as low down as within ten or twelve
miles of here, on both the Forest Hill and Dutch
Flat divides, and the further up the divides, the
deeper the snow. At the Forks House. we learn
that the snow has fallen some six feet deep, and
on the summit much deeper. In the valleys the
farmers have had sufficient rain to put the
ground in coed conditi n for plowing and seed ny,
but in the mountains the miners still want more
water.
Year: 1870

AN Ugly REPoRT.-A gentleman from Colfax
informed us the other day that report was cur
rent at that lace, that the Secretary of the Ne
vada City Grand 800, 900 Gift Fair for the ben
eft of Washington School, had disappeared with
the funds, and that it was rumored that he had
taken passage, overland for the East. We give
the rumor for what it is worth and hope there is
no truth in it.
Year: 1870

The Hon. s. S. Cox. in accepting from Tam
many denomination for Congress, made
speech, in which he saw fit to ask


"wby should we labor, why groan under the weight
Of four or Ave hundred millions OF tax, with plehorio
treasury and great army OF oce-hoders and taXfol
lectors in order to pay off the debt in ten yesrs'


Comment by The Tribune.-The present Com
gress at its late session, reduced the burdens
of Federal taxation by more than Eighty Mil
lions per annum, whereof at least Thirty Mil
lions were paid by this City. That reduction
was carried by Republican votes alone: MIR.
Cox not choosing to add his. And, instead of
"four or five hundred millions of tax" the
entire Federal revenue for 1871, provided the
taxes are left where the laws now place them,
will not exceed Two Hundred and Fifty Mil
lions, and the surplus of revenue will not
suffice to pay off the National Debt in fifty
years. How long has Mr.. Cox been asleepf
Year: 1870

The World sees fit to say of our expose of
the crusade against Gen. WOodfOrd as to the
presumptive SLAYER Augusta, that


at Is admitted that, by an agreement between Wood
ford and Oaksmith, WoOdford's fatherin-law was
appointed appraiser, and that although experienced


Judge OF vessels he set the value Of the SLAYER and
at less than half what they were actually worth"


No, that is not admitted, nor anything like
it. Other appraisers afterward appraised her
at higher valuation but that does not prove
the original appraisement too low. Vessels are
worth far more when in demand than when
came to be actually sold to the highest bidder,
brought $500. A month eaYlier, she might
have sold for far less, and a month later for
far more. We stated this before, and you
distinctly understood it.
Year: 1870

The total loss of the steamship Cambria,
which was yesterday rumOred, is fully con-
firmed by later dispatches; and there is little
to give hope that the passengers who had
taken to tho boats have escaped. The coast
is very dangerous one, and it is evident
from the upsetting of the one.boat from which
the single survivor of the wreck was picked
up, that the sea was very rough at the time
of the disaster. Nevertheless, those who had
friends on board need not be in haste to
imagine the worst. The coast is admirably
guarded, by expert and adventurous men, and
it is not impossible that if the boats are
driven ashore, some of the passengers were
saved. Other less fatal but still serious marine
losses are reported this morning, many of
them on our own coast. The late gales were
everywhere dangerous, and we may expect to
hear for several days Of serious wrecks along


the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Year: 1870

The decision of Commissioner Osborn in the
case of the men who Obstructed Supervisor
O'Connor in doing his duty by arresting man
who attempted illegal registration, is import-
ant Daniel Leary appeared before the Regis
ters, said he was native of Ireland and un-
naturalized, and was not allowed to register.
In an hour he returned with natu-
ralizaton papers and swOre that he was
a citizen. The Supervisor ordered his
arrest and while aiding to make it was set
upon by the men who were yesterday dis
charged by the Commissioner on the ground
that the law gives the Supervisor no power
to order an arrest or aid In an arrest. This
seems equivalent to saying to the roughs and
repeaters of this city that they will not be
interfered with. 1t is a decision, however,
which may prove to be inapplicable to United
States Marsbals in the discharge of their
duties
Year: 1870

We cross the Big Muddy" by steam ferry boat
losing a couple Of hours in the boat which should
have been ALLOW ed US for exploring the city. But
bridge is in progress which viii obyiate this yexaton
in the course of next year.


After passing Council Bluffs-a city Of some ten
Thousand inhabitants-I found western Iowa mora
thnly peopled than had expected. Ijudce that not
one acre in every twenty has yet felt the point Of
plow and that the habitations are decidedly fewer
than one to the square mile. Thousands Of acres
Immediately adjoining the railroad that runs directly
through the State connecting its largest western
through its capital with ito largest eastern city.
are still unsettled, though presume not unbOught.
while their soil is generally good and timber With
in easy reach. The standing Corn is not heavy
as on such soil il should be. But grass reu'Ika-
bly, green and luxuriant the 10th inst arguing an
abundance of rain for the two preceding months.
Eastern Iowa is in good part fairly settled, divided
into fair farms, and dotted with comfortable dwell
ings; but the State has room for three or fouf nil
lions more of people, aud trust that she viii 'apidly
acquire them.
Year: 1870

We notice that Gen. Banks and Gen. Butler
have both been renominated in the Conven-
tons of their respective Districts "by acclama-
ton" While We suppose that both these
Members have majority of the Republicans
in their favor, we question the expediency of
nominating in this way. If there be any dele
gates who would prefer some other candidate,
how much chance have they of expressing
their opinion They are absolutely silenced
by the war of the strongest-iunged and most
sonorous members of the Convention; and a
man may thus be returned, by the virtue of
a great noise, all his lifetime. The only true
way of arriving at the genuine opinion of the
Convention is through secret balloting
Year: 1870

When the Delegates To the Prison Reform Associa-
tion lately in session in Cincinnati visited the Long
view Asylum for the Insane, DR.. Langdon, the
Superintendent, made rather odd speech, in which
he recommended that all reformatory institutions
for Juvenile offenders should be abolished, and the
young culprits bound out to the Shakers" The
asonishment Of the Delegates at this cool PROPOSE
tion appears to have been great Unfortunately, we
have precise report Of what the Doctor really did
say, or whether no was speaking ironically or in
earnest. Bnt, apart from . good deal of absurd
theology and a little absurd ceremonial the Shakers
are an excellent people. who would teach the boys
habits of order. industry and thrift. How they
would keep the little scamps from running away. IS
another question.
Year: 1870

We like amazingly the way they hx things
in Rhode Island The Republican nominating
Convention of the Eastern Congress district
met and was unable TO agree on candidate.
In that State, plurality does not elect, an alb
solute majority of votes being required: So the
Convention dissolved. agreeing that the people
should indicate n,eir preference by their bal
lots at the election: then, in case there be no
choice, new convention may be called. We
consider this superfluOus. Let the popular will
be consulted rs proposed; and then let all Re-
publicans agree to vote ut tho next trial for
Year: 1870

The President has appointed Thursday, No
vembcr "a next as the National Thanksgiving.
If there is a people on the face of Gods earth
who have reason to be thankful to Him, it is
the Americans, for few lands have been so
blessed ss theirs during the present year of
terrible strife and disasters abroad.
Year: 1870

Through letter received from Hon. R. c. Mccormick by last tnsil we are authorized to an nounce him as candidate for re- election.

 We had feared at one time that he would decline the nomination, for reason which, at the time, appeared sufficient in themselves but having the interests of his Territory and con- stituents at heart and yielding to the solicita- lion of people in every county of the Terri tory. he now comes forward 10 offer himself as their candidate. The people have cause for rejoicing at this conclusion; and we are of the opinion that he will nave the field to himself We do not think that there is in tho whole Ter rtory man who courts public ridicule inso- much as to place himself in a position from which he IS we'll aware thas he must fall, after having suffered an ignominous defeat; aud such vii be the fate of him who will exercise sufficient temerity to call himself candidate with R. C. Mccormick

 In the letter to which we have made refer ence are some hints with regard to his past career and what his future will be Gf elected J We take the liberty of publishing the follow ing extract from his letter which, however he intended as a private communication

 "You may announce a candidate for re- election whenever you deem it best to do so, and will run upon the same independent and simple platform did in 1868. Congress has but just adjourned and have much to do, here in the Departure Tt, but I will try to get away so as to be in the Territory early in September, ready for vigorous campaign, l shall be able, think, to show that I have worked faithfully, and without ceasng for the best interests of the whole Terri tory, and all tho people, and that have lived up to all my promises. had no serious thought f being a candidate for reelection nntl I received letters from each County asking ne to be and assuring that the people were more than satis- fed with my course as their representative.

 "My interest in the Territory is as lively as ever and my here, to this time may be taken as an indication of what it will De of be reelected"
Year: 1870

"SAIYT LOUIS: TIE FUTURE GREAT CITY OF THE WORLD" We have received copy of this work, which all who read will acknowl- edge, reflects much credit upon it's, author Tie object of the publication is to show the immense natural advantages of St. Louis, the thrift and enterprise of her people and the supremancy which she is destined to enjoy among the cities of the Vest It may be that the author has been just little egOtistic in expressing his views, but his egotism, if such it is, does not dstract from the subIinity of his work.
Year: 1870

ONE of the most singular motives for in
spring murder is found in the case of a young
Prussian named BLAND, who was recently
tried in Berlin for attempting to kill Catho-
lie priest by shooting him in the cathedral
while he was engaged in divine service. The
assassin, who is yet boy, being but eighteen
years of age, had, it appears, been great stu
dent, had imbibed atheistic ideas from reading
several of the old German philosophers, and
conceived that it was his duty to emancipate
mankind from the thraldom of priestcraft by
killing clergyman. On the Judge address
ing to him the ordinary question whether he
pleaded guilty or not guilty, the poor misguid-
ed youth had the hardhood to reply, "Not
guilty. Being convinced that man il not a
free agent, cannot be guilty" He confessed
that his religious views had had something to
do with the attempt, but stated that they had
been somewhat modified, for he had learnt to
understand that killing single clergyman
was OF no use at all. He was sentenced to
twelve years Imprisonment.
Year: 1870

The Regents of the University of Michigan
have adopted resolutions the effect of which
will be to admit women to the University on
on equal terms with men. There Is q report
that Anna Dickinson is going thither to enter
the Law School
Year: 1870

TIE report that the Virginia Lcgisla-
tup conteInplntes rushing through re.
peal Of her ratification Ot the 18th Amend
mcnt, before the President can proclaim It's
ratification, is one that We prefer not to
credit without better evidence. II could
not defeat the Amendment and ifitcould,
We do not believe tho Virginia people
have so far lost the sense Of honor which
they were accustomed in ancient tiInes to
cherish sacredly, as to he guilty Of such
m net Of ttcAchCry as this. II could do
no harm to the Amendment, but 1t would


do infinite harm 10 Virginia Itwould dO
an injury to the whole South; lor 1t would


inspire n general feeling Of distrust which
would result in pcrpetlmting disabilities,
prolOnging Federal supervision and delay.
ing complete restoration and tranquility.


1t is not improbable this rumor has been
set aflOaL to cut short tho trilling Of Con.
grcss with the admission Of Texas and
Georgia, and to hurry up the proClama-
ton Of the 18th Amendment. 1t is to be
hoped II will have that effect. Once re-
construction is closed, Congress may be
able TO give a little attention TO the almost
universal demand for reduction Of taxes.
Year: 1870

An old Scotch lady i'll DIR. Scudder's church
at San Francisco, on a recent SiInday. was
disturbed by the gisgling of some flirting girls
IN the pew with her. The old lady deber
ately rose in service time and Shook the miss
es till she had taught them better manners.
Year: 1870

LITTLE BRoTHERs.-Sisters, do not turn
of your younger brothers as if they were al
ways in your way, and any service which they
might ask OF you were burden. Perhaps
the hour may come when, over a coffin that
looks strangely longer than you thought, and
over pale brow where often, half unwitting-
ly and perhaps with a petulant push, you
parted the hair, you bend with binding tears
and sobs that shake your very soul, while re-
mOrseful memory is busy with the bygone
hours. You will wish then that when he
came and asked you to help him in his play.
or to lift him on your lap because he was
tired, or take him out because he wanted TO
see, you had laid aside your book and made
the little heart glad.-Aikman's Life at
Home.
Year: 1870

the Radicals cannot have things their


own way in this good Democratic city


of Wheeling. Hence 1t is that the


Democratic ticket cannot be as


signed the position on the Gas


Question which the Tntelligencer


would assign it. The gentlemen


on that ticket are just as sound on that


question as any set of candidates ever
offered, on any question relating to the
city government. 1t is not difficult to
understand the game of the Intelligencer.
While protesting to want one monopoly
broken down, 1t is squirting at the es-
tablishment Of another. Suppose, If
such a thing were possible, that the
Democratic candidate could be beaten.
how does that one of his opponents
whom the Inteligeacer would like to
elect, stand on the Gas Question 7 Is
he, or is he not, connected with Gas
Company that would like to have the
monopoly at present enjoyed by another
company According to our cotempor-
ary, if the city should not be able to
manage the Gas Works successfully


several courses will be OPEN" One of
which, we suppose, would be the as
sigument of the management of the city
Gas to the Intelligencer's candidate for
Mayor, whose connection with the Gas
business amply fits him for the protec-
tion of the people against Gas monopo
lies. We prefer the election of candi-
date who is not identified with the Gas
producing interests. That strikes Us as
a much more powerful step in the direc-
tion of reform than the programme
which the Intelligencer so awkwardly
suggests.


According to our contemporary, the
Democratic candidates are "a set of Phil.
istines." We happen to remember that
three of these same candidates received
the support Of the Intelligencer a year
ago. Whether the others will compare
favorably with any candidates ever sup
ported for like position by that paper,
we are perfectly willing that the public
shall judge. Pending the final decis-
ion, it will be sufficient to say that the
InteHigenoer cannot consistently black
guard, among others, the men whose
election it so strenuously advocated
twelve months ago.
Year: 1870

Poor babies have hard time of il
trying to live in France. When the
parents are not rich, in many instances
they are sent to the country TO be reared
by some peasant family for cOnsidera-
tion, and but few of them live more
than year, what with the neglect and
cruelty practiced upon them, Babies
are regarded as luxurles which only the
rich can afford. They are so much in
the way of their mothers, who act as
clerks, saieswomen or book-keepers te
their husbands, that they cannot receive
that care they should, aud therefore are
packed off TO the country to be brought
up by hand, like Pip" was. Recent
Investigations into the matter of baby
farming reveal an extraordinary state
of affairs. The number of deaths IN COM
parisou to the number of births is
frightfully large. Thousands of infants
are sent from Paris to the country, and
but few ever return. The claims upon
the French woman of the lower class
are such that she cannot spare the time
the children would require, and hence
they are farmed out.
Year: 1870

We owe our readers an apology and
an explanation. The announcement OF
Mr.. ELIJAH DAY, for City Treasurer, ap-
peared in our advertising columns yes
terday morning signed editors REG
IsTER." To be sure, the advertisement
only stated our authority to announce
him, but some persons may have
construed it as an endorsement
of his candidacy. The announce
meut was inserted in that shape
without the knowledge of either
of the editors Of this paper, and we
most emphstieally repudiate any inten-
tion of asking for him the vote of any
body, apd especially of any Democrat
If there is any candidate in the field
whose election we desire less than that
of anybody else, that candidate is Mr..
ELIJAH DAY.


For several years the Democracy have
been voting Mr.. DAY into the position
which he now holds. As often as his
election has been announced, the Dem
ocrats have been rewarded by his CRATE
full friends with the taunt that they
were afraid to trust their own men with
the public money and were forced to 60
into the Republican party to find an
honest man for Treasurer. We don't
know how other Democrats regard this
slur, but for our part We think it has
been repeated several times too often.
We share none Of the responsibility for
his past elections, and we call up this
reminiscence in order that those Demo
Gratis who have heretofore supported
him, seeing the reception their liberali-
ty has met, may govern themselves
accordingly.


In speaking of the inyrstitude of his
friends, we by no means wish to imply
that the candidate himself has been one
whit less ungrateful than they. Twelve
months ago, by refusing to pay his
share Of the cost of announcing the
ticket on which he ran, he compelled
his Democratic colleagues upon the
ticket to become responsible for his de-
fciency. We have no reason to believe
that this sort of contemptuous treat
ment has not been usual on his part,
or that he does not now feel IS bitterly
hostile to his Democratic supporters
as he did some years ago, when
it was popular to hate, issult
and persecute people of the so-called
Copperhead persuasion. The Democrats
yre at psrfest liberty to rc-elect him il
they choose, but they will not do SO
without being reminded. how their kind.
ness has generally been received.
Year: 1870

Avallant Loaisvillian, who was thirst
ing for blood, sent challenge to lieu
tenant of police, Instead of delegating
his next friend to "arrange the usual
preliminaries," the sensible lieutenant
collared the fellow in the street, march
ed him off to the station house, and
locked him up on the charge of carrying
concealed weapons. Alas for departed
chiYalrYi
Year: 1870

THE President had coon and pair
of rabbits presented to him on New
Years day. When a gift enterprise
gets to running by coon and rabbit
power, isn't it time for q new deal 7
What Office can man expect to get on
a ring-tailed coon, or short-tailed
rahhitf
Year: 1870

The Brooklyn Ferry Company,
through its President, Hon. Cyrus P.
Smith, has addressed an application to
the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund
of New York for the renewal of their
lease, which expires May lst, 1871. The
Mayor and Comptroller have returned
answer that the only condition upon
which the company can obtain re-
newal of lease its from the city of New
York is by the reduction of the fare for
passengers to one cent and for vehicles
to half the present rates.
Year: 1870

The Intelligenoer is dissatisfied with
the Democratic nominations of last
Monday night. 1t wants an opposition
ticket, and q campaign on the Gas
Question. its ticket to have choice Of
sides on that question. Unfortunately
people cannot have all they want in
this world, and IL is especially true that
Year: 1870

While Congress is considering the re-
peal or modification of the income tax,
we may suggest the propriety of sub
shutting \ tax on oHtgOes, which, in
these hard times, far exceed the in
GENES.
Year: 1870

DEATH OF Colonel JOIN J. WERTn.-On
Saturday morning at o'clock Colonel John
J. Werth died near this city. Returning
home Friday evening lie was taken sick.
and took shelter under the roof of n hos
pitable citizen of the county, where he
breathed his last.


Colonel Werth was one of the most useful
men of his day. Well informed, active,
and earnest, he was always enlisted in
some enterprise for the public good, to
which he gave his hearty and efficient sup
port. In his own undertakings he was one
of the most energetic of men. He was
especially interested in agriculture, horti-
culture, and fruits, and no man was more
useful in the direction and management Of
the Fairs of the State Agricultural Society
His death deprives that Society of one of
its most valuable members. He bestowed
much attention upon the grape culture, and
was himself an extensive cultivator of the
vine.


These tastes were blended with strong
practical capacity for more active and en-
citing pursuits. He began business in this
city as hardware merchant, turned miner,
and acquired large amount of informa-
tion and practical experience in that busi-
ness. At the time of his death he was con-
ducting some important mining operations.


Colonel Worth was socially one of the
most generous, frank, and estimablc of
gentlemen. lie was, furthermore, q man
whose conversation was alike instructive
and entertaining. He was one of the truest
and most agreeable gentlemen we ever
knew, and his death is public loss.
Year: 1870

FEMALE BARBERs.-A charming girl of Bos-
ton is about establishing female barber
shop. Ten sylphs are being put through a
tuitionary course of lcther for the opening
A sweet shave will cost twenty-five cents. and
a seraphic shampoo half dollar.
Year: 1870

of the can-can. When he went about those
diggings he went in the nighttime, when he
could see and not be seen. he was in favor
of the old Scriptural phrase, Lead us not
would purchase the Sycamore church, and
let the can-can alone.


MIR. BUDD's amendment was lost.


Mr.. CRENsHAw's amendment was lost.


The Senate resolution was also lost and
finally resolution was adopted allowing
the Senate to resume its sessions in their
chamber at pleasure.


Mr.. PooRE offered a resolution instruct
ing the Superintendent of Public Buildings
to put suitable mating on the floor of the
hall now in use, and to obtain chairs and
desks for the use of members.


Pending its consideration, the House ad-
iourned,
Year: 1870

ABOUT halt-past SIX O'Clock last night an officer Of
the Twenty-fourth precinct arrested a man VINO was
so grossly intoxicated that he could no. give his
name. lie was placed In a cell al the station house.
and at haif-past eleven O'Clock was found oead
therein oy the doOrman.