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Year: 1872

WHEREAS, Il has come the knowledge
Of the Committee on Invitation of the
Peace Reunion that it is not generally
known that special invitations will not
be Issued to Kontuckians to attend the
Reunion, and to remove all misappre-
hcusion in regard thereto, it is


Rcsoired, That each and every Ken
tuckian is considered host to entertain
kentucky's guests on that occasion. and
that no special invitations will accordingly
he extended to our fellow-citiycns Of this
State, but all are expected, and are cor
daily requested to be present, and mutu-
ally assist in rendering hospitality and
welcome to every stranger who may be
in attendance upon the Reunion.


Resolved, That the papers of this state
are requested to publish the above.
INVITATION COMMITTEE.
Year: 1872

This great lawyer of New York will
not 60 into the Bourbon Convention, as
was Anticipated, but will accept the Lib
eral Democratic nominatiolfbr Governor
of the State Of New York i that posi-
ton should be rendered to him.
Year: 1872

The execution of VIM. Ayres, the ao-
complice Of Bell in the murder of Con-
federate soldier in Wayne county, is to
take place at Monticello to-day. We
were informed few days ago that he had
become a raving maniac. If this Is true
the execution will probably not take
place.
Year: 1872

The Washington Chronicle closes an ex-
celent article on labor reform as follows:


Our next social problem will be the
emancipation of productive labor, both
manual and intellectual, from the oppres-
sion of trading, financial, and professional
monopolies. Toilers with hand and brain
are beginning to realize their common
brotherhood. Both feel the power of rings
of scheming non-prodicers robbing them
of the fruits of labor. The scholar and
the thinker find the paths of literature and
science blockaded by pedants and pretend
ers. Worthless mediocrity too often bears
the palm of intellectual superiority, while
real genius, unaccommodatipg and original,
unskilled in trickery, is kept in the back
ground.


This injustice has led, or rather forced,
the literateur to SympathiZe with his
brother toiler in the field of manual labor.
A theme of transcendent thought is opened
up for the philosopher who invests produc-
tive industry with its true dignity. Schol-
arship, losing its gloomy seclusion, draws
fresh inspiration in battling with the wrongs
of humanity. A host of gifted and culti-
waited minds are now graphing with the
abuses and corruptions Of our social state.
This labor literature has already become a
power in the world. Under the constant
attrition of its ceaseless assaults the great
mountain is wasting away. The light and
heat of searching investigation are quietly
consuming the strength of corrupt organi-
zation, and the good time is drawing nearer.
The battle wakes hotter for the right as the
old organs of conservatism, bewildered by
the new issues sprung upon them, are
pitifully bewailing the degeneracy of the
times
Year: 1872

The Dispatch, alluding to our position
upon the legal sufficiency of the Legisla-
ture to contract debt for internal i'm
provements under the old constitution,
says that our argument would be good
against the Federal Government, but does
not lie against the State Government d


eThe Federal Government can do moth
ing which the constitution does not ex-
pressly grant to it the power to do. The
State Government, on the contrary, may
do anything that is not forbidden by the
constitution or the Bill of Rights"


Now, without arguing the distinction
above noted, we call attention to our
our main statement, which was, that the
old constitution, fairly construed, torbids
the exercise of such powers. The criticism
of the Dispatch falls harmless from our
main position. We hold that the Legisla-
ture ,oas positively forbidden to incur debts
or to issue bonds for internal improvements
by the old constitution. An argument
upon the precise nature and scope Of the
written constitution, would be rather too
much for our limited space, but we, by no
means, admit that the minority of a people
hold their rights at the good will of the
majority. We do not think it a safe doc
trine to promulgate, that chance omis-
sion of written constitution, to define the
inalienable private rights of the people, and
interdict their violation, confers upon the
Legislature dangerous power.


AS to the sinking-fuud required by the
new constitution, we have only to say that
the legal debt can only be provided for.
1t is for the courts to say what that debt is,
if any dispute arises.
Year: 1872

THE GRAND BALL NEXT MONDAY
EvENING.-The grand Bal Masque to be
given on Monday evening next, at the
Richmond Theatre, by the Virginia Singing
Society, will, undoubtedly, be the sensation
of the season. In elegance, gorgeousness
and grandeur it will surpass everything of
the kind ever attempted in the city. The
floral decorations alone will form scene of
rare beauty, calculated to entrance all be-
holders. We know more than we are per-
mitted to tell, and can only say that great
surprise is in store for all who attend the
Bal MaSque.
Year: 1872

GOING ON THE WAYs.--The Nor
wegian brig "Flosta," which arrived at
this port few days ago, laden with old
iron rails for the Tredcgar Iron works,
cleared for Norfolk to-day. On her arrival
at that port she will go on the ways for the
repair Of the damages received by ground
ing while coming up the river to this city.
Year: 1872

THE F0UNTAIN.-Ih trustees of the
Normal school, at meeting held yester-
day, decided to erect the street fountain, to
which we have before alluded, in front Of
the postoffice. The fountain is like those
used in New York city. 1t consists of an
ornamental shaft, with trough near its
base where water is provided for dogs. A
few feet above it, facing the carriage-way,
is trough for horses, and on the inner
side, fronting the sidewalk, is a fountain
for the use of thirsty humanity. The
fountain will be neatly painted, and plate
inscribed with the names OF the donors
thereon. 1t will be placed in position at an
early day, and will be formally dedicated
at some future time.


This fountain when erected will be an
eloquent and everlasting temperance lec-
| ture, and were the names not there to be
read Of all men, would be a blessed monu-
ment to the benevolence and Christian
spirit of the donors. We hope it is not the
last one which shall be erected in our
streets for public accommodation.
Year: 1872

OF Ireland which seems to bite away the vowes
and leave the consonants quyering on the tongue,
said to me, my paper Is not, as / see intmated in
the HERALD, an organ OF the Dominion govern
ment. II is the organ OF no party, no administra-
tion. Whatever is good in party or government
advocate; whatever Is bad denounce. AS for
the HERALD's remarks, we only make such response
as the voice OF the people would express. There is
no feeling beyond the reflection Of that which
comes from the sentiments OF our constitu-
ents paper and its readers make
a common cause. We want no annexa-
ton nor independence, neither do our subscribers.
America is In no condition to ask US to enter her
Union. We are doing wen as it is. We are de-
veloping our resources, spreading out lines OF
travel, rendering our political machinery moro
handy and servceable, and have every reason to
be thankful with our present condition. What can
America give us In return for our allegiance
Whatever may happen in the future, at present 1t
Is certain that Canada has desire to change her
relations and whatever blowing the papers in
New York or elsewhere may have to the contrary
will have no effect on the situation. The HERALD,
having large circulation and influence at the
other side, may give the impression to the people
Of the United States that we are frettng for con-
nectiOn with them. Where is the use in spreading
such delusion II we wanted union with America
plenty OF men and papers would give ex-
preston to the sentiment in the morning. As
you hear nothing Of the Kind you may be sure the
desire has no existence


1t being near the bewitchng hour of night the
benevolent Beatty took his departure.


THE PROMINENT INDEPENDENCE ADVOCATES.


The only man OF prominence in this city who
came out for independence was Hon. William Nc
Dougall; but it appears he lodged around among
parties and now he may be found supporting the
administration. They have common trick here,
unless man is well known, OF killing or candi-
date for office by saying he harbors annexation SEN
tmcnts. Sir A. 7. Galt OF Montreal, Is the other
prominent advocate of independence, and, as
everybody knows, Hon. Joseph Howe, OF New
Brunswick is the leading spirit OF the anne xation
company. Other views OF Canada shall obtain at
the capital Ottawa.
Year: 1872

This admirable collection OF paintings at present
on exhibition at the Academy OF Design will be
scattered over the country in few days, and in
order tc allow the public the advantage OF seeing
it the Academy will be open to-day and this even
ing, A saunter through the gallery is a small art
education, as 1t viii enable any one interested in
art to make close acquaintance with nearly all the
prominent artists OF Europe, They are repre-
sentcd more completely than is usual, and the
visitor has an opportunity not alone OF comparing
them with one another, but even with themselves.
This feature, even more than the unusual high
average merits OF the works, lends the great
attraction TO the collection.
Year: 1872

OTHE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


The Kingsbridge road Is in fearfal condition
owing to the neglect of the Commissioners ap-
pointed to widen it. These men have been prom
isng from day to day for almost two years TO make
their report OF awards and assessments, but they
have not so far kept their word. What Is the rea-
SOM Why tins delay2 The Corporation Counsel
should compel his subOrdinates and appOintees to
do their duty. WIN the HERALD 0bigc US all by
stirring them upY There will soon be q series Of
Indignation meetings unless the commissioners
take q hint from ONE OF THE SURFEnEilS.
Year: 1872

A certain shoemaker of our acquaint-
anco is under the impression that very
great portion of the intellect CT the
United States is now or has been employ
ed in his most useful calling, and is a
powerful man in debating political or
religious matters. Having had the honor
of serving in the army during our late
war, he was asked what the letter r
stood for OH the button OF an old army
coat worn by beggar who had just en-
tered his shop, and replied, with perfect
confidence, that r stood for artillery.
Year: 1872

THE QUEER CoRK.-Pour water into
a tumbler until it can hold no more:
then lay a small cork anywh here upon
the surface. 1t will float to the middle
and emain there. Now. il you put
This same cork into tumbler half lull
oi water, the cork will float to the edge
and cling 10 he glass. Move il towards
the center as often as YOU may, it will
drift back to the side again. Try the
experiment, Young friends, and put on
your thinking caps.
Year: 1872

log at the mouth of a boom, standing on
the iloatng log and translating instant
y an Old mark into new one, remem-
oering what equivalent to give for each
OF hundred marks, aud chopping it
upon the log in the time that it floats
It's length. 1t is said that Thoreau knew
the relative order OF the Towering of
all plants in the Concord woods, and
knew the note of every bird, and a
thousand other out-of-the-way things
beside Hearth and Home.
Year: 1872

"A DECIDED llIr. - An exchanoo
says a Theatrical company was play
Ing 40 Buffalo the other evening. the
hero or heroine Of the drama beinr tho
former very wealthy and the latter
very poor but beautiful and sentiment
tai. She fanced it would not be well
Tor them n snch unequal circumstances
10 be united in the bonds of wcdIock.
but was willing to marry him if their
worldly conditions could be made
somewhat equal, and the quickest way
She thought would be for him to rid
himself Of his wealth. He fell into the
view also. and in his growing passion
Tor connubial bliss, he bounds on the
stage, cNclaiming. What shall | do To
get rid Of my money! A little fellow
Up in the gallery answered in a shrill
voice, Bet it on Greeley's election !.


lie theatre rung with roars of laugh
ter and applause, and it was some min
ntes before the play could proceed.
Year: 1872

We caution Republican Liberals against
the plottings of those whe are already at
tempting to discount the action Of the con
vention. This is a little game inspired by
the desperation of the Customhouse fac
rion, and which unfortunately finds a few
hackers in the regular Republican ranks.


When the assertion is made that no Re
publican can head the Liberal ticket, set it
down as an e1nanation of malice. No hv-
ing soul can knowingly make suoh asser-
ton.


That the Packard committee has de-
manded the declination of their Baton
Rouge nominations from Kellogg and An.
toino we very much doubt, and their talk
Of compromise ticket is designed to de-
ceivc. Granted. however, that Messrs. Kel-
logg and Antoine will resign in favor of
Warmoth and Pinchback, or Sheldon and
Pinchback, or any other of the Republican
leaders, such compromise will be an indi-
rect Endorsement Of the Outrages which
originated the split in our party, and which
must be emphatically condemned and re"
pudiated in the interest Of republican in
stitutions.


The eleventh hour penitence of the Gus
cOmhouse people, while gratifying as an
evidence that the Republican masses are
not in active sympathy with them, must
not weaken our endeavOrs to bring
about genuine reform and general
concord among all classes Of our
people. The Liberal convention, we pre-
dict, will do full justice to our. claims,
and we are in any event in honor bound to
await their decision.


The allegations so freely made last eve
ming that the two first places on the ticket
would be conceded to the Last Ditchers
nave no foundation in fact The Last
Ditchers would be contented with less !
Besides, the Liberal delegates know that
not a single Republican in Louisiana will
row vote for McEnery or Jonas.


We say to our Republican brethren,
Possess your souls in patience - and all
will yet be WELL We have occupied no
equiyoeal position in the present contest, |
and claim your confidence in this crisis.
Year: 1872

A lively HOosier maiden wept when she
read how LOngfellow had cut his pastern
so as to him ruin for life. She was so fond Of
his poetry, she said, as she snufted the
pearly tear drops from her nose.
Year: 1872

Power, Who has decreed the ultimate disappear ance from this continent of all Indians IL Is our firm belief that no amount of provisions, pres cnts and kind treatment would affect the Apaches heart so as to make it good, and the sooner Gov ernment and people understand this matter, the better will 1t be for Whites and Indians.

 God knows, the military and citizens Of this Territory have done almost everything in their power to appeasc the savages, and we know that said savages are as bad, if not worse than ever before. In vain have our people fed them from their fields and focks in vain have they toiied that Apaches might loaf about the country in ideness; said Apaches are not yet satisfied neither will they ever be until many of them be- come open to conviction by bullets and sayo- nets.
Year: 1872

The Santa Fe (New Mexico) Pot, of q re- cent date, says:

 An effort is being made in our city to organize party of miners to go into Arizona to prospect. If half is true that is told of the richness of . certain stream in that Ter ritory the party finding it will soon have all the gold they want.
Year: 1872

Apainful story from one of the western
counties of New York. 1t is that of an
old lady who had spent almost all her
property in the education of her son !;
she had sent him as child, as, indeed,
by her husbands will she felt bound to
do. to England, there to receive his
education. At the time of her hus
bands death the son was only ten years
old, and was her only child. The prop
erty left by the husband was not sutti-
cient, as she thought, to permit of the
proper education of the boy in the way
desired by his father, and at the same
time to allow her either to accompany
her son to England or to live in comfort
during his absence. She took discom
fort and sent ncr son first to England
and afterwards to Germany, where he
took tirst-rate position at Heidelberg.
Lately he returned, probably with his
body OVERLOADED with beer. and his
mind swamped hopelessly in the mazes
of German metaphysics. He saluted
the old lady kindly, and then proceeded
to take from her in every possible way
all enjoyment of life. She had, by dill
gent work and strict economy, managed
to lay by something which, with her son,
should soothe her declining years but
this money he succeeded in persuading
her to make over to him, and then, by
his vicious courses and profligate ways,
he broke his mothers heart, and few
days ago the old lady died, and the son,
having accomplished his purpose Of kill
ing her, has just set sail again for Eu-
rope, evidently intending there to lead
the life of an adventurer.
Year: 1872

Proof.readers who desire lucrative
employment are advised to go to AL
bany, New York. 1t has just come to
light that printing houses there pay
twenty per cent of their receipts for
this service The fact has been made
public under these circumstances ::
When the federal officers went to the
capital and organized the State Legisla-
ture, they elected one Terwilliger clerk
of the Senate. This Terwilliger, it
should be understood, is deputy col
lector of the New York custom house,
and was private secretary to Tom Muir
ply while he was in charge of that sa-
worry institution. After Terwilliger's
election it was shown by incontestible
evidence that during former terms as
clerk OF the Senate he had received
one-tifth of all sums paid to the State
printers on account of work furnished
by him, and that this commission had
amounted to over $4,000. The charge
having assumed such shape that it
could not be evaded, Mr.. Terwilliger
meets it with % robust affidavit, in
which he acknowledges the receipt of
the money, but explains that it was
paid for services rendered as proof
reader. Which is why we remark that
Albany is hopeful field for that kind
of labor
Year: 1872

Making dwarfs and beggars is a COM


mon thing in China. For the first, a
child of three or four years is taken and


a heavy porcelain vase is put over him,
so that the head alone is free. This is
taken off every evening so that he may


sleep, but is put on again in the morn
ing. The child thus advances in age in
this infexible mould, until he can no
longer grow. Then the vase is broken.
The horrible sutferings that must be ex-
perienced in this process are even ex-
ceeded by the practices in certain estab-
lishments in Pekin, where beggars vol
UNFAIRLY submit to having their eyes
taken out and their limbs broken, in
order to excite public commisseration.
Year: 1872

Discussing upon the prosecutions in
stituted by the United States Govern
mcnt against the law breakers of the
Southern States, a leading paper of Ber
lin, Germany, analyses the character of
the radicalism of the people of the two
sections, and says that the South is
philosophical and abstract, while the
North is methodical and practical. JEFF
terson and Calhoun are representatives
of the former; Franklin and Webster
representatives of the latter. At the
time of the French revolution the
South was radical, revolutionary and
anti Christian the North was conserva
tive and orthodox. 1t was only the
growth of the slave interest which
worked the change in public sentiment
in the two sections, and made the
North progressive and republican, and
tive. The fact of the existence of slav-
cry in the South did not prevent the
thinking men there from foreseeing and
declaring that with the fall of slavery
corresponding changes and modifica-
tions in other relations and institutions
must of necessity follow As soon as the
momentary period OF the Ku, Klux bar
barism of these vicious classes and the
demagogues has passed, bold and logi,
cal thinkers will insist upon these cor
responding notifications. The youth
will recall the earlier traditions of free
dom, and ere long we may look to find
many of the most earnest friends of hu-
man emancipation and freedom among
the Southern people.
Year: 1872

There was an episode during the
Wharton murder trial, a few days since,
that was sadly in keeping with that
melancholy affair. When the court
met on Saturday morning, thepresiding
Judge announced an adjournment for
two days for an imperative reason. This
was then explained to be that the wife
Of one of the jurors had died very sud-
denly on the night previous, and this
was the first intimation that the be-
reaved husband had of his terrible loss.
The calamity had occurred in Anne
Arundel county, ten miles distant from
Annapolis. An inexorable law would
not permit the jury to disband during
the progress of the trial; so the twelve
were taken by the Sheriff together to
the place where the body lay. They
remained there, at the residence of the
afflicted juryman, over night, and on
the following day attended the funeral
in body, after which they returned to
their rooms at Annapolis, the mourner
being obliged to leave behind him his
young and motherless children.
Year: 1872

We may have courage. all of us.
TO start at honor's call.
To meet II foe. protect friend,


Or face cannon ball
To show the world one hero lives
The foremost in the fight
But do VIC always manifest


The courage to do right?
To answer no! with steady breath.
snd quick. untaltering tongue.
When fierce temptation, ever near,
Her syren song has sung?
To care not for the bantering tone.
The Jest, or studied slight;
Content if we can only have


The courage to do right?
To step aside from fashions course.
Our customs favored plan;
To pluck on outcast from the street.
Or hclp fellow man?
If not, then let us nobly try,


Hcnceforth. with all our might,
In every case to muster up


the courage to do right!
Year: 1872

The rice-planters of South Carolina
are considerably excited over the report
that Congress has in contemplation a
reduction of the duty on foreign rice.
Most of them profess to be as yet very
heavily in debt, through having been
compelled to accept loans after the war,
in order to enable them to pay in adj
vance for negro labor. In 1861 the duty
was only one cent per pound. 1t is now
two and half cents. The Charleston
Chamber of Commerce and Board OF
Trade are against the proposed reduc-
ton, while the Charleston Ne,oS comes
out boldly in favor of free trade. In
matters of this kind, it is the duty of
Congress to consult the interest of the
many rather than the few. At the same
time, we believe that no change should
be made without first instituting
an inquiry into the condition of the
planters.-Neao York Times.
Year: 1872

and bended knees. all stiff and frozen,
crouching down in the porch. Thor
touched him aud spoke to him, but
he gave no answer. The frost had
done its work. They tried to raise
him; but he was stiff and dying!
Year: 1872

Miss BRAsprIs CONCERT will be repeated
at Virginia Hall on Thursday night, when a
most attractive programme will be presented.
She win be assisted by some Of the best anna
teur talent of the city. The high esteem in
which Miss Brandt is held in the musical cir
cles of our city will doubtless insure her
crowded house.
Year: 1872

4 WAES1sG.--We would call the atten-
ton Of all persons who may have occasion to
"turn in, tire-alarms at any OF the boxes
to the law on the subject, which requires
the alarm to be turned in from the box
nearest the place OF. fire. Owing to mis-
take OH the part of some one Saturday night
the alarm was also turned in at box remote
from the scene Of the fire, which caused some
confusion among the siremen.
Year: 1872

HOPE FOR TIE observation-disclosures your hair
comes away In punches, don't despond. We guaran-
Tee that PHALoN's CHEMICAL HAIR INv1GoRAToR
will stop this calamity in three days. Nay, more, we
guarantee that 1t will promote full restoration of
the fbres. There will be further shedding OF the
hair nor any change in its color while you continue
to use the article Sold by all druggists.