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Year: 1870

Conducts tits Business.


MIR. Astor's land office is in Prince street.
near Broadway, New York, about aonarte,
of a mile from his residence As he dom
advertise one might pass the little brick
Office without noticing the six by ten sion
-"Entrance next door"-without realizlno
that the spot wherein he stood was the cen.
ter of kingdom. "Next door" is a plain
brick building, being the first fire proof
depository Of deeds and other valuable pa.
pers. Here three or four clerks are busily
employed, and small Office is occupied
by the real estate king. The plan of let
ting honses which prevails here is this
The buildings are Registered in book, and
are carefully described so that at a glance
one can see the size of the lot and that of
the house and all its improvements, to this
Is attached the rent and length of lease. -
This book is diligently studied, especially
about the first of February, which is the
time for making new leases. When the
rent is determined for the coming year. it
is settled thing, and no one need to try
to b at down.


1t was fortunate thing for the Astor
estate that it was located on the west, in
stead of the east side of the city, since the
one has improved three times as fast as the
other. This incessant improvement re-
quires frequent increase in the magic fip-
ures in he rent roll. For instance, the
eight stores in the basement of the Astor
House, when first opened, were dear at
sl.5OO apiece; but then came the gradual
sticking EN- up. until they now bring
So 600. Mr.. Astor fixes rate which he
knows he can get, and then, makes no alb
atenent. Ii you inquire at his office for
the rent of any of his buildings, the clerk
viii refer to the book and at once give Won
n conclusive answer. The next question is
the amount of repairs to which it NAV be
entitled, which is generally very fruitful
source of disputes between landlord and
tenant. Mr.. Astor confides this to a man
WHO has been many years in his service.
Nreeland by name and carpenter by trade
Mr. Nrseland is Astor's house inspector
and his report is final. If you can per
suade him that any specific repairs are ne
cesary, your point is won, if not, Won need
go no further. Mr.. Yreeland has a force
OF workmen, who are thus kept busy. Mr..
Astor has one advantage over other land
lords. He pays no insurance He is his
own underwater, and saves all the profit
of that expensive business Were he to
patronIze insurance companies, and ap
praising his houses at So. 900 apiece. he
would have to pay S25, 900 annually for
premiums, where his actual fire risk will
not average one-third of that amount. In
deed. he has been very fortunate in this
point, and doubt if his loss by fire during
the last twenty years will equal So. 900 a
wear.
Year: 1870

A FAMILY in Newport, L. l., turned up
their noses very perceptibly- at their tea
cake, the other right There was nothing
the matter with it. only it was favored
with spirits of camphor instead of essence
of lemon.
Year: 1870

SMELLS A MICE. Crown Princess of
Prussia went the other day to the store of a
crown jeweller in Berlin in order to pur-
chase diamond necklace. She selected
very beautiful one, when, to her surprise,
she noticed that the jeweller. who waited
on her himself, told her that she need not
buy il. The significant smile with which
the dealer in gold and diamond accompa-
MED these words, led her to believe that
her husband, the-Crown Prince, had pur-
chased the necklace for her as a birthday
present, that happy day coming off in the
course of week or two. SO she went
home, but, on her birthday, she received
from her husband not the necklace, but
only a pair of fine earrings. Then she
suspected something wrong, amt at the
next coart-ball she examined with the ut
most attention, the necklaces which the
various noble ladies wore. Finally very
beautiful young Countess entered the hall,
and ON her neck the n-Princess dis
covered the necklace. She stepped quickly
up to the Couptess and asked her in an
imperious tone who had given her the
necklace. The young Countess, greatly
frightened, faltered out that she had re-
ceived it from His Royal Highness, the
Crown Prince. The consequence was that
the Countess was notified that her presence
at Court was no more desirable.
Year: 1870

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Even
ing Post tells very pretty story of visit
of Clara Louisa Kellogg to the Utica Luna
tic Asylum a few days since. She went in
to the cells assigned to the worst patients,
and there warbled some. of her choicest
notes for the delectarion of the mad peo-
pie. They crowded about with the most
intense curiosity, closely examining her
clothing and ornaments, and even mani
tested considerable interest in her "pretty
little boots" Miss Kellogg did not seem
to dislike these little familisrities. Several
in the exuberance of their delight wanted
to kiss the sweet singer, a privilege she
permitted, and with genuine emotion she
received the greeting and returned il in
kind This little incident beautifully illus
trates tho character of the talented prima
dona, and shows the power of music and
kindness over the distracted mind
Year: 1870

All who have real estate for sale or to let
and those desiring purchase rent such property
will find il TO their interest TO advertise in THE TRIBUNE
Its aggregate circulation exceeds that Of any other news
paper and addition TO this advantage THE TRIBUNE
will be found, not only in NewYOrk and all It's cities and
villages every State and Territory throughout the
Union. The advertisement should be as brief az will


allow Of the advantages claimed being made clear tothe
reader We would especially dwell on the fact that tho
subscribers for the three editions of THE TRIBUNE Daily
Semi Weekly and Weekly, comprise individuals In every
business professions consequently each
are read by all classes THE TRIBUNE devotes especia


attention reports Of sales of real estate both in city
and country adding greatly To the value OF ts col


unns as an advertising medium The charges for adver
Using are as follows DAILY TRIBUNE 80 cents per line
for each insertion. WEEKLY TRIBUNE - per line SEMI
WrKEIY TRBNR 2 cents per line. About ten words Of
our wide columns average sne Terms, cash in advance
Year: 1870

Austin county. Texas, needs new charter. The
following reprimand Of jury for acquittlng man
indicted for murder Is worthy Of some Of our best
New York judges in the days before new Charter
gave petit juries some idea OF justice:-


GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY-I deem iJ my duty to
say 10 you that the Court dsapproves your verdict
1t IS the decided opinion OF the Court that you have
by your verdict, wrongfully turned another man
loose upon the community. by your verdict you
have said that the accused js guilty OF no crime.
Your verdict Is final and he again be prose-
cuted for this offence. Your verdict being contrary
to law, contrary TO evidence and contrary to the
charge of the Court the Court disapproves OF your
discharged, gentlemen Of the jury from the further
consideration OF this case. The prisoner may be
released.
Year: 1870

The British brig Lydia Cole that arrived this port s5h
nit from st Jsgo with portion Of the seriously III with
yellow fever and since detained at Quarantine for the
pose of fumgaon, up to the city yesterday dis.
charge cargo


The Hunters Point Ferry Company have last


needed Improvement at James slip in tearing away the old
bridge, preparatory building one Several salwart
mechanics yesterday vigorously working supern.
tending the driving OF piles for foundation which they
hope to have completed in few days. Meanwhile their
boats of the Bridge street ferry slips 10 transact
business Now that the first wedge has been driven can't
the directors Of this ferry build waiting James
slip aordng decent accommodations patrons and
after that has been done three more COM
Portable safe boats II would give confidence
do with the constant fear them that
their lives not safe In Of their old tubs that at
present carry them up and down the river.


Many Of the piers the North river presented busy
aspect yesterday Those particularly where steamships
gagged m the southern trade lying hundreds of bales
of cotton and thousands of barrels Of piled every
cevabe nook and ready be transported differ.
ent places In the city Whilo unloading OF
modtcs Of itself would have given the plenty Of
busIssss the freight ready to 10 shipped hence 70 the
Year: 1870

There was full meeting Of the Atlantic Yacht
Club last evening at the rooms Hamilton Build
ings. Commodore vOorhls was In the chair. There
was good deal Of pleasant discussion, and much
anxiety shown. 1t was finally resolved that
the prizes for the June regatta should consist OF


fifty dollar piece OF silver for each Of the five classes
race for ali the yachts entered. The date of the
annual cruise was fixed for the 9TH day
Of july to last for SIX weeks beginning
at Whitestone, where the yachts are to
anchor at four p NJ that day. The for this
early cruise is the expected arrival of Mr.. Ashbhy
in our waters. Fun arrangements were reported as
perfected for the regatta on June Q.


1t is not uue as printed in the sun, that the
Tidal Wave was beaten by the Madeline in @ race
from Nyack to New York. The Tidal Wave has al
ready exhibited the finest qualities OF speed and
bouyancy. and when her spars are reduced she will
he very last She carries but nineteen tons OF
ballast
Year: 1870

The death OF this gentleman from apoplexy Is re.
ported rs having taken place at Rochester yester.
day morning. He was formerly Superintendent OF
the New York Honse of Refuge which position he
gave up to accept that OF the superintendent OF the
Western House OF Refuge, located in the city where
ba Lat
Year: 1870

Practice Game Between the Atlautics and


Unions.


The third of a series OF matches between these two
clubs took place yesterday the Capitoline grounds
The number Of spectators on the ground was quite
large as on the first day of the matches The play
Was exceedingly poor The following is the score:-
Year: 1870

Editors Journal:


By the minutes Of the City Council.
as published in the JOURNAL. it ap-
pears that bonds Of the city, to the
amount of three hundred thousand
dollars have been ordered to be is
sued, to be used in the construction
of Water Works, and that. although
the custody of all bonds of the city
legally issued belongs by law to the
Council, In this case, the bonds are
placed under the control of a COM
mittee. This is significant, in view Of
the fact that the amount ordered to
be issued and placed in the custody
and control of the committee, is nearly
double that Of the first estimate of the
cost of the works, and considerably
in excess of any estimate heretofore
made. 1t is significant. also, In view
of the other fact that this committee
is composed mainly of the same per-
sons who constitute that other com
mittee who sold some twenty odd
thousand dollars of city bonds at
seventy FIVE cents on the dollar. sfter
il was known that they were worth,
and were selling for, eighty FIVE cents
On the dollar.


But the principal object cf this
communication, is to inquire whether
it is the purpose of the Council OF
the committee to cause the works tc
be constructed, and paid for out o.
the general fund, and furnish water
free To the residents of such plrts O.
the city as are favored with supply
of water from the works; OF is it in
tended to reimburse the general funC
by a reasonable water tax, assessed
against, and paid by. those who US,
the water? If the water is to be fur
nished free to those who reside within
the limits of the water supply, it vii
be a great wrong done TO those resid
ing or owning property outside o
those limits, who will be compellet


eir fall share Of the expanr


works, and derive he henea


cot
Year: 1870

A JUDICIAL OPINION. A lawyer came in
to Court drunk, when the Judge said to
him:


'Sir-l am sorry to see you in a condi-
ton which is disgrace to yourself and fam
lily, the Court, and the profession to which
you belong"


The reproof elicted the following colilo-
guy:


odd your honor speak to me p


81 did, sir, said that in my opinion you
di.graced yourself and family, the Court, and
the profession to which you belong, by your
conduct.


"May lit please your honor, have been
an attorney in-in-n this Court for fifteen
years, and permit me to say, your honor,
that this is the first correct opinion l ever
knew you to give"
Year: 1870

and he would be III tnelt niiu... 4o....
ment modesty overcame fear, and he once
more halted. The snakeship evidently
pleased with his rapid transportation, mani
tested his gratitude by attempting to enfold
the legs of our hero within his embrace.


With an explosive touch" and urged for
ward by circumstances over which he haC
no control, poor John bounded on The
next moment he was in full view off the girls
and as he turned the corner of the barn, the
snake came round with whz something
after the fashion of a coach whip.


Having reached the barnyard, to his dis
may he found the bars up. But time was
too precious to be wasted in letting down
bars. Gathering up his strength he bounded
into the air, snake ditto, and as he alighted
on the other side, his snakeship's tail cracked
across the upper bar, swapping like an India
cracker.


Again John set forward, now utterly re-
gardless of the presence of the girls, for the
extra tick of the snakes tale as he leaped the
bars, banished all his bashfulness and mod
esty, and again he had the pleasure of find
ing the snake in a straight line, drawing
steadily at the hem of his solitary gar
ment.


The house now became the center of at
traction and around it he revolved with the
speed of thought Four times in each revo-
luton, as he turned the corner, his snake
ship came around with a whiz which was re-
freshng.


While describing the third circle, as he
came near the group of wonder struck girls,
without removing his gaze from the snake,
he managed to cry out


"CALL MANI"


The next moment he whisked out of sight
and quick AS thought reappeared on the
other side of the house


"CALL MAN"


And away he whirled again, turning the
corner so readily that the whiz of the snake
sounded half way between whistle and the
repeated pronunciation of double-e


Before either of the girls had stirred from
their tracks he had performed another revo-


"CALL MANI


Away he flew but his strength was rapidly
falling. Nancy Clark was the first one to
recover her presence of mind, and seizing a
hoop pole she took her station near the corner
of the house, and as John reappeared she
brought it upon the snake with force that
broke his back and his hold upon John Is
neither garment at the same time.


John rushed into the house and to his
room, and at tea time appearing in his best
Sunday suit, but little the worse for the
race, and to all appearance cured of his bash
fulness. That night he walked home with
Nancy Clark. The next New Year they
were married, and now, whenever John feels
inclined to laugh at his wfes hoop, or any
other popularity. she has only to say "Call a
man, when he Instantly sobers down.
Year: 1870

How Boys CATCH GoPHERs. The Oakland
Transcript tells the following yarn Noticing
a couple of lads each with living gopher,
and a string tied around their hind legs, on
the outskirts of the city the other day, our
curiosity was little excited as to how the
boys caught the ANIMALS Upon inquiry,
one of them gave practical illustration by
going to gopher hole, and letting the rodent
into it, taking care to hold fast to the string
After waiting a moment violent twitching
of the string from the lower end gave ndica-
ton that some singular proceeding was going
on, and he commenced hauling in his line
Soon the captive gopher hove in sight, with
his teeth fast into the jaws of another animal
of the same species. The stranger was i'm
mediately seized by the boy, who dexterious-
ly avoided being bitten, and the new captive
was accommodated with string on his leg,
and made to do duty in assisting the boys to
trap other gophers.
Year: 1870

A hummer boasted that he could tell any
kind of wine or liquor blindfolded, merely by
the taste. He tried one kind after another,
and sapidly named them. At last a glass
of water was handed him. He tasted it,
hesitated, tasted again, smelt, retasted it,
and then said, i give it up; that's a brand
Of liquor never cot hold of before
Year: 1870

Not in Fortunes sunshine only


Does she smile upon this life,
But affections radiance ever


Proves that she's real wife:
This that is the blest sustainer,


This that makes all labor Bliss
This could nerve him to bound over,
All unfearing, an abyss.
With the husband she's co-worker;
Hope is his on land or foam,
For he knows there is an angel


To reward him in the home.
She preserves religions s casket


By the rainbowed nuptial shrine;
Thus are husband, wife and children
Canopied by the divine.
Life must bring some disappointments.
Must have some solicitude;
Business may not always sparkle
Yet no demon can intrude;
Heaven is always round about them,
True love edens the whole life,
For he has Gods sweetest blessing
On this earth-a real wife.
Year: 1870

A BURGLAR made serious mistake few
nights ago. He carefully secreted himself
under bed, and would have been entirely
successful if he had not fallen asleep and
awakened the people by his snoring.
Year: 1870

NEW York, March 9.-Mr. Sew
ard has accepted the invitation to de-
liver an address before the New York
Historical Society, June 7th, when it
is understood he will give an account
OF his recent impressions of travel.
Year: 1870

HE was bred miller, and read valu-
able books while the wheat ratified out
of the hopper. Then he kept a country
store, and had few bad debts. At thirty
he determined for the rest of his days to
produce food rather than to grind or to
barter it.


By prudence and industry, he had laid
up enough to pay half down on a good
sized place, and started out on a search.
His home was on the Delaware, a days
ride above Philadelphia. His ancestors
came over with William Penn, wore
plain clothes, and used plain speech,
lived within their means, thought more
than they read, and hOnOred farming,
Crossing the Delaware, he looked at


Jersey lands. Near the road that
Washington marched over when he fol-
lowed HOWe's retreat, and eight miles
| from Monmouth battlefield he found a
tIact of two hundred acres that had been
settled upon three generations before,
and exhausted by rude and carless til
lage. The soluble plant food had been
all taken out by braiuless rotation Of
corn, hog range, and rye-COrn, hog
range and rye. After running all sum-
mer in brown old fields till frost, a score
or two of swine were penned, and the



two months. Then they were butcher
ed and sold this being the source from
which the renter expected to raise the
$125 which he paid for the two hundred
acres. A few jags of water grass were
cut from between hummOCks and alder


bushes in a swale.


John gave $40 an acre, and set about
improving the place, The first thing to


be done was to change the habit of the
soil and start it on the line of improve
ment. This he proposed to do with
lime. He would work hard till dinner,
then harness two or three compact spry


horses to his farm wagon, and drive to
where q little sluggish stream, swelling
with the tide in the Delaware, permitted


keel boats to come some miles inland.
! Loading he took the road at four or five
O'Clock, and as the way was sandy ana
he threw in full ton, it would be eight
o'clock before the nags could get their
hungry mouths into the manger.


In the twenty-five years during which
he had been improving the farm, Mr..
DAVIS has carted seventeen thousand


bushels of lime upon it. The land lies
on q swell between two brooks. 1t is
lust a mile long and a third of mile
wide. In the low land near the brook
on either he dug mari, and has dug and
carted many thousand loads. Nobody


believed the farm would grow wheat
when he took it. In fact, the neighbOrs
said when his wagons passed their doors
in moving, that the young man would
never hold the place, that the sheriff
would move him in about two years.


But after lining, the soil would sup
port clover, and clover, turned, gave
nutriment to wheat. So, he established
Year: 1870

From the Olive Leafl


A friend sends US this very interesting
story.


In gale on mid ocean shin gDranV
aleak, and was found to be so raDidlV
filling with water that any attempt To
free her by the pumps was deemed
hopeless, and the utmost haste of her
crew barely sufieed to secure a tub of
bread, keg of water and an old piece
OftaTpaulin, and to launch and embark
in the largest boat, putting safe dis
tance between them and the sinking
ship before the whirling waters closed
over her.


Then the captain kneIt and, thanking
God for life, prayed for help and guild
ance.


Two starless nights and a sunless dav
they were driven they knew not wnitT-
er, but the second days dawn a brio
hove in sight, and soon they knew that
she was aiming to rescue them.


After they were taken on board they
were told that the night before, the cap
tain of the brig dreamed that from the
mast head he saw q boat load of men in
the distance. Raising his glass he dis
covered that they were, most of them
bareheaded, and striving by waving Il
piece taTpaulin to attract attention.
The same number of men he had rescu-
| ed were counted in his dream. He
awOke, slept again, and the dream was
/ in every particular repeated. Again
1 he aWOke, and this time with a strong
/ feeling that the dream was for immedi7


ate use, but it was too dark to hone to
see the boat Of his dream, and again he
slept and again the dream was repeated.


When he awOke the third time, the dav
/ was daWning and he Immediately went
| on deck and sent a man alOft to make
| observations. He returned to the deck
and reported nothing to be seen.' Then
] the captain told of his dream, telling
him the exact point where in his dream
he saw them. Eagerly the man sought
again his lookout to discover the
dreamed-Of-boa but in vain. IT re-
manned for the captain to fulfil the last
circumstance in his dream. A steady
look through his spy-glass OF a few min
utes in the right direction from mast
head brought to view the boat, the men,
the tarpaulin-all perfect picture Of
his dream.


A son of the shipwrecked sea captain.
now twenty-six years old, bears the
name Of John Harris-the name of the
captain through whose dream a whole
ships crew were saved to home and
friends.