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Year: 1872

END OF WAR.-What after all is
the end of most wars? Nothing
but this-that a number of ELDERLY
gentlemen meet together, and, sit
ting round a table, quietly arrange
all that might just as well have been
arranged before the war began.
Year: 1872

A CoLoREp JUSTICE IN JERSEY CITy.-At
the recent charter election in Jersey City .
colored man named Alridge polled next to the
highest vote cast. and 10 one Of the four JUS
ticss of the peace elected. This is the first
cOlored Justice ever elected in New Jersey
Year: 1872

A CHANGE IN THE MARKETs.-The City Coun-
Gil, at s mseting' last night. passed ordinance
directing that the curbstone market be changed
from Market to King street. The vote was
quite decisive. The change is to take place on
the first Of May. It will not prove satisfactory to
the people. many Of whom have to pass over
Quaker Hill already; and to add to this, the de-
sosnding and climbing OF 4th street. from Market
to King, will be to them grevous.
Year: 1872

few mornings ago Robert Sullivan and George
Thomas, two noted New York thieves, were caught
by the Newark police just a. they were escaping
with lot OF plunder taken from q book store ON
Broad street Yesterday they were placed TO plead
at the bar or the Court OF Special Sessions and
pleaded guilty 1t took the Court but few minutes
to record the sentence-six each In the state
Prison ct hard labor,
Year: 1872




The horse disease has been more seriously felt to-
day than on any previous day. Few cars and drays
are on the street. The horse railroad com
panies In the city have gwen notice that no
cars win be run tomorrow, Tor the purpose Of CIV
ing the horses a rest The disease prevails very
soon disappear. At ten O'Clock this morning there
was only one hack on Monument square, the grand
hack stand OF the city.
Year: 1872

BOSTON, Nov. q 1872
There is marked Improvement to-day in the
horse disease, under the influence OF clear and
miider weather, and the streets begin to assume
something like the former business appearance.
Year: 1872

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The horse disease. Notwithstanding the very
favorable weather Of the past few days, is on the
increase in this city. In Of the livery stables
thirty out or forty horses are anected In another
sixteen out OF twenty at another hall the animals
have the distemper. Several fast trotters are
under treatment. The disease also seems to be
spreading In private stables. The President or the
Board OF Health has issued directions for the care
OF horses affected. No deaths have occurred dur
ing the week,
Year: 1872

In Brooklyn the horse does not improve with
marvellous rapidity, but the number OF deaths
seems to be there very just popular idea OF the
treatment which properly he should receive. Since
the appearance OF the malady the street cars have
on ali the lines been greatly iessened and on many
OF them have not been run at all.
Year: 1872

COMPUTING INTEREST. Here is a new
rule for computing interest. 1t is so
simple and so true that every banker,
merchant, or clerk should post it for
reference. BY no other arithmetical
process can the desired information be
obtained by so few fioures:


Six per cent. Multiply any given
number of dollars by the number Of days
of interest desired, separate the right
hand figures and divide by six the re-
suit is the true interest on such number
of days at six per cent.


Eight per cent.-Multiply any given
amount by the number of days upon
which it is desired to ascertain the inter
est, and divide by fourty-fve, and the
result will be the true interest for the
time required.


Ten per cent,-Multiply the same as
above and divide by thirty six, and the
result will show the interest at ten pei
cent.
Year: 1872

"GlvE Thy HORSE HIS HEAD."-A
few weeks ago, two horses were drawing
each load of coal up rising ground in
the suburbs of the city. The hinder
horse had the bearing rein swung loosely
on his neck, and the animal was hanging
his head forwards, and by throwing his
weight into the collar, was dragging his
load steadily and without undue strain on
his muscles and joints. The foremost
horse, with his ton of Goals. was braced
up with a tight be ring rein, his head
cramped and raised, bis mouth fretted,
and every joint and muscle starting and
straining at each step he took. The two
men were talking to each other, and the
carter of the hinder horse was heard by
the writer to say, "Bill, 60 and give thy
horse his head he'll pull that load
easier" Bill went and gave him all he
wanted. The horse Immediately did his
work in way which conveyed the relief
he felt as clearly as if he had said,
- There, thank you ; Pm all right now.'
We would commend to every one who
has charge of draught horse when he
is at work, the advice Bill received and
followed, "Bill, give thy horse his head;
he'll pull that load easier"
Year: 1872

LOOKS. - Men and women make their
own beauty or their own ugliness. Lord
Lytton speaks in one of his novels of a
man who was uglier than he had any
business to be ;" and if he could but
read it, every human being carries his
life in his face, and is good looking OF
the reverse, as that life has been good OF
evil. On our features the fine chisel ol
thought and emotion are eternally at
work Beauty is not the monopoly OF
blooming young men and of white and
pink maidens. There is slow-growine
beauty, which only comes to perfection
in old age Grace belongs to no period
of life, and goodness improves the longer
it exists.
Year: 1872

There is shade Of romance connected
with a lead cave which [ visited at
Dubuque, Iowa, correspondent says
There poor old Tom Kelly lived and
died poor, though rich. Tom was an
uneducated Irishman, and when he had
discovered his cave kept the fact to him.
self. He smelted his own oreand carried
his lead down to the river bank, secretly,
until he had hidden in the bank about
$4,000 worth of lead. This he shipped
and went with it down the river, resbip-
ping it at New Orleans and going with
it to New York, where he sold it, taking
his pay in gold. Perhaps the gold was
heavier than the lead. At all events
Door Tom sat down with his poney-bags
to rest, and as he was dirty-looking
old fellow, some boys collected around
him and began poking fun at him. A
great fear seized Tom-a fear for his
money-bags. He suatched them up and
started to run for the dock where his
boat was lying. The boys followed,
hooting Tom stumbled and fell. One
of the boys, ahead of the rest, came
upon him. Tom drew knife and stabbed
the boy through the heart At the trial
which ensued it was shown that Tom
Kelly was more than half crazed, and he
was acquitted, but kept in confinement
as q lunatic. Here his instincts as a
miner stood him in good stead he bur-
rowed out and escaped. Before long,
Tom was at work IN his mine again, but
he was now more secretive than ever.
He built himself a stone house, where
each window was an embrasure pointing
out of which was fixed loaded musket,
and the only man who ever got enough
into Toms confidence to examine the
house, says that there was also fixed
musket enfiladiug the doorway. He
told this person that he was having an
iron house made for himself that he
thought would be much more secure.
In general it was but little, and only to
mere children, that Tom ever spoke
And there came day, some two years
ago, when Tom found it necessary to
prepare to go to house where he is
likely to be permanently safe. Two
brothers, almost as uncouth as Tom him
self, came lowering about the dying
man. He asked the priest to bring
lawyer and when this was affected said
eff you will send them out" pointing
to his brothers, 81 will tell ALL" But
the brothers would not go out Of the
house, ard Tom died as mute as he had
lived. Application to the proper au-
thorities in New York recovered Tom s
gold which he had been too much fright
ened to apply for after his escape. The
brothers left not one stCne Of the house
upon another, and they found about
500, in gold hidden in and aroundit.
Out of Toms cave they took, in addi-
ton, 1T is believed, ore to value of not
less than 100000. They divided their
treasures as they found gold or sold ore,
by dealing out coin or bills as if they
were cards at poker, one to each alter
nateIy. What there is left of Tom Kelly's
real estate looks like the debris Of an
earthquake.
Year: 1872

How He RULES HIS WHE.-A man
named Tadjles, in Virginia, has got his
wife in proper subiectiOn, and means to
keep her so. "O," he says, in telling
about it, "there amt many who know
how to rule wife properly. Now my
old woman is one of the best-natured
women in the world, but she's got a
devil of a temper. Whenever I see she's
got Der mad up, If it's dozen times a
day, 1 just quietly say nothing, but
kinder humor her, and she comes around
all right after while. Even when she
throws things at me, or gives wild
slash for me with the broom or rolin'
pin. just dodge little, and she never
hits me a third time before l get my eye
on her and let her know I disapprove Of
such actions on her part. Perhaps /
lave to leave the house to show her
this, but she sees the point. Then by
being carerul not to irrltate her, and let
ting her have her own way, I manage to
make her do as please. And you bet
I make her understand and appreciate
nv discipline. o, ] keep her under
perfect control! A man has, you know,
got to boss his own house, or the first
thing you know your wife will ride you
down like you wasn't nobody. My w1fe's
q perfect angel in her natural disposition,
but any other man but me would spoil
her.
Year: 1872

LIGHT WITHOUT MATCHES an
oblong vial of the whitest and clearest
glass, put in it piece of phosphorus,
about the size of a pea, upon which
pour some olive oil, heated to the boil
ing point, filing the vial about one-third
full and then seal the vial hermetically.
To use it, remove the cork and allow the
air to enter the vial, and then recork it.
The whole empty space in the bottle will
then become luminous, and the light
obtained will be equal to that of lamp.
As soon as the light grows weak, its
power can be increased by opening the
vial, and allowing fresh supply of air
20 enter. In winter it is sometimes ne
cessary to heat the vial between the
hands to increase the fuidity of the oil.
Thus prepared, the vial may be used six
months. This contriyance is now used
by the watchmen OF Paris.-Rural Homo
Year: 1872

he st. Louis Times says


Apart from the utter inability Of Mr.. Col
lax even to fill an editorial chair once oe-
cupied by Horace Greeley, he would carry
with him to that position 10 prestige cal
culated to lfC the Tribune above the slums
OF partisan politics into an atmosphere of
independent journalism. His accession to
the paper would date the epoch of its rap
id decline from the elevated rank which il
attained under the clear headed manage
ment Of Mr.. Greeley, for twenty thousand
year without the brains commensurate with
such salary, viii only serve to make the
man who enjoys the luxury, the more
plant and sIlbServient tool in the hands of
those who hire his services.


The developments that lave been made,
moreover, of a conspiracy on the part of
Samuel Sinclair, to tie up the stock and
override the Influence of Mr.. Greeley's
daughters, in order to make a thorough
sweeping out of the editorial force, are not
calculated to impress the public favorably
with any Change that may bring the paper
under the control of such a disreputable
ring as Mr.. Sinclair evidently represents.


From present appearances, the concern
has seen its best days, and as it was the
great honor of Mr.. Greeley to be written
as . The Founder of the Tribune" it will
not surprise us if those who succeed him,
remain to be written as it's " Finishers."
Year: 1872

Orleans


WASHINGTON, Dec. 21
1t can be positively stated, on good authority,
that Judge Bradley has not signited any inten-
ton to go to New Orleans durin.: the present
term of the United States Supreme Court. and
1t Is pretty certain that he will nct 60 so unless
requested by the President, who, as the head Of
the political department OF the Government.
Is moro especially charged with the roi:.ical
relations between the States and the General
Government. 1t is understood that the Su
Preme Court does not regard itself as having
any power over the question whether Judge
Bradley should or should not go to New Orleans
and his going there at all, at this juncture, at
the request of private parties, or from his own
volition, might have the appearance OF distrust
Oh the two Judges already on neat the spot.
lie would be very reluctant TO take such q
course, however willing to do anything in his
power to aid in settling the unhappy difficulties
which exist.
Year: 1872

In an editorial on The Centennial Commission,
the Bulletin says Much will depend upon the
first impetus given by the Commission to their
great undertaking. II they stamp it, at the out
Set, as we are confident that they will, with the
unmistakable marks of grand national work,
a work that is to make America famous before
the whole world in all coming time, they will de-
yelop an enthusiasm both here and in all the
centres which the individual Commissionersrep-
resent. which will roll forward, increasing in
volume and intensity until it eliminates in the
splendid completion Of the Commss on's labors
in the Centennial Year


The Telegraph bitterly complains that /:
Though the City Councils ought to protect the
city they are more apt to be the dupes, slaves,
OF accomplices of Ring managers than their
masters.


The Ledger feels encouraged about the Con-
tenial and says that it is now in the hands of the
representatives of the nation, and that their
work will be always done is evident from the in
terest, goodwill, and zeal which the indlvid-
nal members have manifested in many ways
during the short time they have been in Phila-
delphia.


The Press denounces the frauds committed
by the partsans of Gray, in the Senatorial cleo
tion, and concludes Henceforth, they must be
banished from the;trust of the party as they
have already been from the confidence OF the
people. Next fall we shall present an unex'
ceptionable ticket, and the people, and not the
FOUNDERS, will elect it.
Year: 1872

lgE Tal-- PHILADELPHIA, March 5.


The smallpox has made its appearance on
board of tile U. s. Frigate, Po,ohataa, now in
commission at the Philadelphia Navy Ya-G. A
number of the marines and sailors have been
removed to the city hospital. The disease first
appeared in the marine barracks.


The fire is still smouldering on the eighth
story Of the Chestnut street front of Jayne's
Building, but is controlled by the fremen, and
the lower floors are SO drenched with water and
sheeted with ice that further damage is impossi-
BILE.


The granite front, on Chestnut street, is not
at all damaged. On Carter street, the two up
per stories of the front fell into the cartway and
a large number of telegraph wires belonging 10
the Franklin line were broken down and enyei-
oped with ice to the dimension of cables, and
appear, as they hang, like supports for chain
bridge.


All the adjacent buildings are sheeted with ice
and the present scene should be preserved by
the aid of Photographer.


The damage to the stock of the occupants of
the main building is very serious, but those oc-
cupying the wings on Chestnut street have sus-
tanned in considerable losses, their goods being
mainly protected from damager by the activity
of the insurance patrol in covering them with
tarpaulins. ..s


Several reports prevail of firemen being buried
by the falling Of the front on Carter street, but
they cannot be traced to any reliable source.
The building was insured for about eighty thouL-
and dollars, which will cover the cost of its re-
storation.
Year: 1872

The wilmington and Western Railroad Com
pany have just had printed handsome, and very
convenient map, showing their road as local
line and also with its connections to the West
and South
Year: 1872

A lecture committee once urged
Prof. Agassiz to deliver a course of
lectures, on the ground that it would
yield him good sum of money. II
have no time to make money" was the
cool aud startling reply. They were
noble words for our day, when schol-
ars seem as eager as merchants to win
wealth, they proved his devotion to
study and science.


Michael Faraday, who recently died
in England, had similar spirit. He
could have made splendid fortune by
giving advice to practical chemists who
we're making articles for popular use.


But his enthusiasm in scientific study


was so sincere that be would not turn
aside to gain wealth. He was content
to live on moderate salary, giving
himself wholly to scientific pursuits,
rather than to make fortune by sacri-
fcing his valuable time.


This should be the spirit Of every
true scholar. Learning and service to
ones race are far better than wealth.
Year: 1872

Came your merry laughter falling


Musically on mine ear.


As from birds in spring days calling
To their loves, the carols clear;
Came your sweet low laughter pealing
As between seer bcech-leaves stealing
Blows the gentle evening wind.
Game ths richness of your laughter


As song that, brought again,
In the mournful days hereafter,
Bid the dry hca"t melt in rain;
Came its tones, such music making


As when, ranked III merry band,
Curl the crisp waves lightly breaking
On the dull and sullen sand.
Came its liquid murmur clearly


As y fountains music sweet,
That. in the parched desert, dearly


Doth tho tired traveller greet;
Came its cadence lightly spending
Ger my hearts waste, silent ground,
As Ewes silver laugh from Eden


To tho bare, blank world around! :
Year: 1872

SCIENCE PEIFECTING SWIMMING. = f.
Barnett, of Paris, has patented a novel,
yet simple apparatus for swimmers. The
invention consists in supplying to man
by art the apparatus which has been
given to the frog by nature. For the
hand, he has large, membranous fin,
which is held to its place by loops pass
ing over the fingers and a strap around
the wrist. The surface presented to the
water by these ffns is so large rs to add
greatly to the effectiveness of the strokes
of the arm. but not so large as to exhaust
the muscular power. Their effect is to
very much reduce the effort usually re-
Rnired in swimming. But the greatest
ingenuity is displayed in the form and
fitness of the fins tor The legs, which are
attached to the ankles, and are so formed
that they act upon the water in the
movement Of bringing forward the legs,
rs we'll as in throwing them back. They
act so finely in "treadiny WATER as
swimmers call it, that one can really
walk, if not on the water, at least in it.


The difference between swimming with
this apparatus and without it, is very
much like the diff, renee between rowing
n boa. with handle and the blade Of IN
oar. The old swimmer has no trouble in
using tn fins mt first trial. and is sur
prised to find with what strength he can
swim without exhaustion. He easily
swims twice M fast with the apparatus as
without it. and with it he can sustain
himself for hours upon the water, and
swim many miles.-Scientifc American.
Year: 1872

Mr.. EDIToE; What sort Of community
have we? Last night one of the grandest
themes was announced for discussion by one of
the most brilliant lecturers Of the times What
was the result? There were not thirty persons
out to hear the distinguished gentleman What a
shamel Really [ am astoniShed and pain
fully mortified to think community like this
are so Indifferent to an occasion involving such
an intellectual treat. | have seen Hoxsies
Hall crowded and jammed to witness some the
atrlcal performance or some other exhibition
equally as Insignificant. Shame on US


NIATOR.
Year: 1872

A Pennsylvania young man had a young
lady frieand, who was the fortunate possess
OF of half dozen gold fish He went ang-
ling one day and caught pound trout.
He preserved it alive, thinking it might
be nice companion for gold fish, and
concluded to surprise the young lady by
putting it in the aquarium while she was
away. The surprise was complete; for the
trout swallowed all the gold fish, and then
calmly turned over on its dOrsal fin and
died of Indignation Perhaps the printer
meant indigestion.
Year: 1872

Somehow or other, ii il very seldom
that we can get the chance to get out
of the Office and go scouting around
any; but when we do, Of course the
pencil must be ready to take notes by
the way, so here goes for some sketch
of n trip last week to our neighboring
County-seat Of Monroe County,


Abba,


With which good town we hope TO be
connected by the iron bands Of the a.
X. & ID. so soon as may be. Abba il
town of about 1000 inhabitants, and
is set down In apparently the middle
of one OF Iowa's biggest prairies. The
town gave us the impression of being
not much larger than Knoxville, and
not much If any better built up on the
average, though the business houses
around the Square show better. The
Court House il smaller than ours, but
looks better; but the Court Square
can't shine by the side OF Marion
County's, being too low and fiat and
not so well shaded. Abba now has
two Railroads-the Il. IL NJ. and the
Iowa Central-aDd Of course they
have had q large effect on b0siness;
but really, after all, we believe that
fair footings would show that Knox
Vile does at least as much business In
a year az Abba does; and this opinion
is corroborated by that Of Burlington
travelling man who has been familiar
with both towns for the last two years.
And therefore we incline to believe
that when we get our Railroad, Knox
Vile will be much better business
point than Abba, and likely therefore
TO become d larger town. Meanwhile,
may Abba grow and prosper to the
fullest degree.


THE NEwsPAPEas.


Calling at the Spirit Of Mc Vest
Office, we found neither Of the Pro-
prietors In. The foreman was very
courteous, but was very busy in get
ting the paper ready for press; 80 Wen
have TO wait for q more favorable OPP