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Year: 1873

People talk of hard times, and well they
may, We are fast becoming a nation Of
schemcrs to live without genuine work. Oar
sons are crowding into cities looking for
clerkships hardly one American girl in each
one hundred will do house-work for wages,
however urgent the need. So we are send
ing to Europe for workingmen and buying
Of her artisans millions worth of product
that we ought to make for ourselves. These
things fall upon us like leadon pail which
we have not the courage and strength to up.
lift We may try to scare them, but they
will not scare we may try to drive, but they
will not drive. We may try to coax but
they will not coax. What, then, shall be
done? How are we to live without work,
and dress and enjoy ourselves at the rate of
$4,000 year on an Income of 81, 800?
This is one of the conundrums which, as
Sothern would say, sis hard for fellow to
find QUIT. d. Curtis.
Year: 1873

cient river beds, where it was supposed water
would never flow again. Now there is a
running stream so large as to require bridg-
ing. IL has also been observed that the
water of Great Salt Lake is seven feet high
er than ten years ago, and is constantly ris-
ing. Many other places in the same region
might be cited where similar effects have
been produced in greater or less degree.
1t is highly probable that at some future
time large portion of that immense territory
sometimes termed the "Great American
Desert " may be changed to fertility and
made capable Of alimentation for the benefit
of millions yet unborn.
Year: 1873

A new and usefnl phase of pulpit oratory is
its tendency TO discu practically the practical
affairs OF every day life. From California comes
report OF a sermon on Christian statesman
shlp; from New Hampshire one of a sensible
discourse on common schools. The California
clergyman begged the citizens to vot- intelli-
gently, and to forbid the professonal politician
to do MS thinking for him; and furthermore
to vote for candidates known to be honest and
capable. All OF which, we submit, does him
honor. and does not impair the sacredness of
the pulpit, from which man should not only be
taught the highest duty but also his duty to
the State. The New England preacher de-
precated the overtaxing of the vital powers
which the methods Of our schools demand
from delicate young children, the heedlessuess
on the part OF parents and teachers which let's
the young mind be strained and the physique
exhausted. Who shall say that these preach
ers are not doing noble and excellent work :?
~ T. TrtJune.
Year: 1873

upon the matter from the members and how
thenceiorward, till left the place, | was known
as the 'bashtul man. Suffice it that | had at
first decided inclination to sacrifice my dear
friend Jack upon the altar Of my wounded
pride, by horse whipping him for putting the
story about. But at length l rushed away
from London Tour host did not say how long
after, and he skipped the story of little Rose,
which was the real cause of his leaving, with
something like break in his voice. and joined
the governor-poOr old man-down here, and
went in for life as country spuire,' with an
interest in tumip crops, pigs and sheep, and
the education of the crow boy. SO you see
why didn't marry at the usual time for such
chances-Some | know would call them the
'mischances, of life; and I'm not likely to
play the tool now


And now" he concluded, rising, "there'
the billiard,rOom open for those who like to
knock the balls about; there are candles for
those who like their bed-Im one of them.
Six III the morning early tub-and II promise
you good find aud couple of fox tails before
dinner my boys"
Year: 1873

FUNERALS VS.. PARTIES A Southern cor
respondent sends the following incident from
real lie, which illustrates the well known
negro tondness for ocaled lugubrious fssti-
walls:


A lady friend of mine was much beset a few
days ago by her cook for permission to attend
the funeral Of some relative Circumstances
forbade her leaving just at that time, but to
compensate her Tor the deprivation, her mis-
tress said Rose really feel sorry for you,
but you shall lose nothing by staying at home.
| promise that You shall 90 to the first party
that is given by any Of your friends, and stay
all night long"


Rose tossing her head, replied, "Law Miss
Susan, how kin you talk like dat? You know
| don't set no valley on parties Forty parties
couldn't pay me forde sight OF one corp! She
saw the corp"
Year: 1873

Money is not happiness;


Wealth may cO-exist with gout;
Buys the physlc. ne'ertheless,
Which you can't be cured without.
Money is not mutton; no,


Money Is not beer nor wine:
But to lack it is to owe


GrievOus bills or not to dine.
Money occupies the purse;
Happiness is in the mind,
Else its state is the reverse;
WO with indigence combined.
Happiness you purchase through
Money that you wisely spend.
Money is the means unto


Happiness, and that $ the end.
Who can keep a conscience clear,
Who can have mind dt rest,
That of ruin lives with lear


Ever gnawing at his breast ?
Others happiness your own


Would you render II you could
IT'S 10y moneys aid alone


You can do your species good
Happiness he may below


Find with money who abounds;
None else can until they go


To the Happy Hunting Grounds.
Money when a man decfles,


Ten to one his bond is due,
And that presently he tries


Out OF cash to swindle you.
Year: 1873

A PRESBYTERIAN ON CAMP MEETINGS. -
The Methodist campmeetlngs for the current
year are attractive places. They are the right


kind of substitutes for Long Branch, Saratoga,
and similar gamblers resorts. The people get
all the benefit of novelty of scenery, and Of
manner Of life, fresh air, the eXhiliratiOn of
society, the satisfaction Of meeting old
friends and making new Ones-in short, every
thing attalnable at any place OF popular resort,
and besides have their religious life quickened
and strengthened. The press are sneering at
the new-fashioned and fashionable Methodist
camp-meetngs, and suSpecting people OF going
to them for amusement matrlmOny, and dis
play We have no care what they go for, pro-
vded the Methodist preachers pour the old
fashioned gospel grape and canister into their
ranks. The new order of camp meetings meets
an advance in popular refinement and taste,
and its acceptance by the MethodiSts is evi-
dencG of first class common sense. We believe
in the old MethodiStic ways and means OF
evangellzatiOn, as much as we do Oid.fashiOned
! Presbyterianism, and are confident that the
MethOdists can and will accomplish as much in
| the future, by the employment of their simple
instrumeutaties for the spread of the gospel


as they have in the past. We would not bC
surprised if their midsummer camp. meeting;
became more popular with the people, rich anC
poor, and attended with more precious results


than ever before If they will organize
grand woodland Zion somewhere on the cool


breezy shores of Lake Michigan for next year


we will do whatever we can to make it a rOuser


Plenty of our Presbyterian preachers and peO
pie need to De ground over once year; and i


the Methodsts will run the mill, we will sent


in a few Calvinistic gristS. Interior of Chicago
Year: 1873

The first thing young man docs when he
sees friend with new hat on is to take it
off and serenely try it on his own head. When
a young lady sees one of her acquaintances
with new bonnet on she just lifts up her
nose and serenely wonders where the thing
got that fright"
Year: 1873

The Temperance party in Wisconsin is elat.
ed by recent decision by the Supreme Court
Of that State. A case was brought up to test
the legality of the new law, which is similar to
the Ohio law, requiring lquor-deaIers to give
bonds to pay all damages arising from tie sale
of Intoxicating drinks. The court decided
that the State is empowered to prohibit liquor
selling or to permit it, according to its plea
sure and if it permits it, it may qualify the
permission in such manner as the Legisia-
ture may deem proper. The law was, there
fore, pronounced constitutional.
Year: 1873

WEST CHESTER, November 9.-The
Jury in the Undertook murder case rem
dered a verdict OF murder in the first
degree to-day, under the following Cir
cumstauces: About $50 the jury
sent a sealed note to Judge Butler.
The Judge at once sent for the prisoner' g
counsel and tor the jury. Upon open
ing the note he found that it contained
a reouest to see the judge. The
iurv then said that they had
,ouna It impossible for them to
sgrvr without further instruction as


to the evidence OF Dr. Bailey in regard
10 me identity of the body found at
.Ienreyyille and in view Of the letter al
iegei to have been written byA. C.Wil'
son and w. S. Goss At 2:30P.M they
came in and declared a verdict of muir


der in the first degree. The prisoner
bore the verdict with even greater sb-
sence of feeling than he has shown all
throu.h the trial. The indecision OF the
Jury was shown by the numerous
ballots which they took before they
agreed. Upon the first ballot they
ssocd six TOR guilty, five not guilty and
one undecided. These numbers varied,
somelimes more for scquital than for
conviction, until they reached the sixth


ballot, then it WAS that they came in
for instructions. After the letters and
evidence OF Dr.. Bailey were examined
the minority dwIndled down until on
the elsveuth ballot only one stood out.
but Welded on the twelfth ballot. Mr..
Puriel made a motion for a new trial.
Year: 1873

LITTLE Rock, November S.-The
Coroner was summoned last night t"
hold an inquest upon the remains Of
three men, shot in Ashley township
near the Lanoake county line. One
report brought by the townships
Constable states they were supposed
to be gang of horse thieves having
ran off with a team of Harvey Blake
lev OH Tuesday and were pursued by
citizens and when found there were
two killed and one wounded.
Year: 1873

The session Of the Assembly to-
day was unimportant, nothing Of
special interest having been under
discussion. The political situation
meanwhile remains in suspense, all
parties are anxiously awaiting some
definite action on the part of the
Assembly.
Year: 1873

Only sixty thousand tickets Will be sold
and one-half OF these are intended for the
European market, thus leaving o ly S00C
for sale In the United States, where lUp,00
were disposed OF for the Third Concert. The
parts and have on their back the scheme
with full explanation OF their mode oi
drawing.


Al tins concert, which will be the grand
est musical display ever witnessed In this
country the unDr ccdentel sum of
Year: 1873

The latest attempt to solve the problem
Of the great easterly current which has SO per-
sistently occupied the attention Of agronauts
during the last six months occurred recently at
San Francisco. A balloon manned by two per-
sons ascended from that city to a height Of
two miles or more, ana began to travel at a furi-
Gus rate In the direction OF New York. just as
the happy naylgators were beginning 10 con-
gratulate themselves on the prospect Of break
fasting the following morning within sight OF
Trinity st<epe, It was discovered that the bal


loon was making with even greater speed for
the Sandwich Islands. In fact, the great east
erly current had scarcely been discovered when
Il was lost. In the effort To recover this inds-
pensable channel OF communication with the
Atlantic seabourd, the balloon got into the
sulks, and persisted In spite OF every effort Of
its occupants, In going down with splash into
the Pacific. The atronauts were rescued alive,
but very wet, by boat which put out from
shore "'Twas ever thus" 40. A ludicrous
Year: 1873

Waiting for the verdict-A Verdict Of


"Not Guilty"-Tremcndous Excitement


In Court.


wonderful degree OF monotony, though with
painful anxiety to many and the merest idle curl
osity to Others characterzes waiting for verdicts
The present case was no exception. The re-
tirement OF the jury only increased the
anxiety on the one hand and intensified the
curiosity on the other 1t was notable TACT, how
ever, that the lingering crowd-and itwa crowd
that filed the court room-was made up OF far
diiIerent material from those waiting Tor the ver-
diets in the cases Of Tweed, Ingersoll or Genet
This was most reputable assemblage, and among
the multitude could be seen the faces Of some Of
our most worthy and respectable citizens.


In the usual way, hardly had the jury withdrawn,
when everybody began canvassing the probable
verdict.


at win be an acquitai or disagreement" said
many one. Not one was heard to express on
opinion that there would be q conviction, And
with this foregone conclusion, all waited
patiently the coming In OF the jury. Some
walked about in the adjoining rooms and halls
smoking quietly their cigars and chatting over
the events Of the trial. Most however. remained
Year: 1873

Mr.. Tremain resumed his argument for the
mistake on the part Of M Mayor Fps Han IN iai the
method prescribed by law Tor auditing these
claims was no defence TO him. He was bound to
know the law. II he made q mistake, and under
that mistake refused to or unntentionally did not
do any duty imposed on him. he was guilty. He
were He alluded to the almost imperial powers
conferred by the Charter OF 1870 upon the Mayor
81 the city including this power to audit all these
examine, 10 inquire into. That had been settled
In the various trials growing ont Of the Board.
the law from the Court, and then, turning to the
Court argued that the duty imposed on the Board
OF Audit was to examine, investigate and call wit
nesses before them IN joint meeting, and that the
public entitled to the joint action OF the three
minds, and that they could neither act separately
length from Judge Davis charge, and asked the
Court to charge the same thing, and to the same
eject the opinion OF another Judge: 1t had been
said that when 1t was ascertained that no portion
Of the money could be traced to Mr.. Hall, the
public mind expected that the case would be thus
eesea ss Of as pubic S %nd insn Hs
minded them that the jury disagreed in the
Tweed case. There were many reasons for
first two men called were the judges OF the other
jurors, and great public officials had their thou
sands OF henchmen In the community. The ques-
tion OF personal corruption sunk into insignih-
canoe beside the facts Of this case. He had shown
them that in this class Of cases q man with The
best motives might be criminal II he substituted
his own Judgment for the law. They would re-
member that Mr.. Connolly was appointed by the
defendant, and o high eulogy had been pronounced
on HIM by counsel for the defence.


Mr.. Stoughton interrupted him, saying that he
had simply spoken OF Mr. Connoy's then position.


Mr.. Tremainsresumed his argument, pointing out
that thief who stole $25 was liable for felony


while the man who by hiB neglect, permitted this
ished, under an old law, for misdemeanor, be-
cause TO the credit OF our own ancestors and OF the
English people, the possibility OF such crime was
not anticipated. To no officer was such high au-
thorty given as to the Mayor. He was the elect OF
the people. To him the Legislature trusted these
people OF the city, elected by an overwhelming ma
lorny. On the first day they met-tt was at the
Comptroller's oflce the natural place, ana ac-
cepted the duties imposed II the duties were too
arduous they need not have accepted them There
was no c0Wpulston W this country to accept
Year: 1873

RADICAL MEASURES OF REFORM ExPECTED-AP-


POINTMENTS TO BIZ ALLOTTED TO THE STATES.


lBr TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE


WASHINGTON, May 23.-It has leaked through
the closed OF the Advisory Board Civil Service
which has been in session here since Wednesday, that
the members at least majority Of them in favor
Of the most rd rules for the1goyernment of the Civil
Service going farther than any Of s supporters in Con
eress IN high public places. The Board Will probably
not continue IN session beyond a week longer,
and it is intimated that a report viii be made
which viii astonish those who favor the old
jackson doctrine that to the vctors belong the spos
II is even said that there apprehensOns within the
Board that the President and his Cabinet not yet pre-
pared 70 disregard party claims, and that opposition
from that quarter Of very serious nature Is looked for
Mr. sneabarger appointed the place Of Mr. Medil,
signed although one OF the most rigid party men in
Congress is now the most radical In his sup
port OF the noparty theory in ordinary appointments
under the Government. Thus all clerksnlps in the
departments II the views Of the Advisory Board are 70
be carried out will be open TO all, regardless of politics
or prevlous acts of political 1t is thought that
this branch OF the subject has been almost the only
thus far discussed the sessions The Commissioners
are also strong in the advocacy OF the theory that the
appointments should be apportioned among the States
according 20 population, as otherwise the Dis
triet Of Columbia would receive more than any
other State, as in times past. IL is believed
that committees for the examination Of candidates will
De provided for ut various convenient centers through
out the country so that It will not be necessary for
candidates residing for example, in Oregon TO come to
Washington for examination without knowing before
hand that they viii pass Some Of the members OF the
Board now sitting here have freely conferred with the
President and the latter has promised thai when the
report - made before be VIII call spechi meetng OF
.he Cabinet for the consideration OF the Oh service
problem.
Year: 1873

A. 4ucfIoS THIs Is DAY dUssbHY. JULY IsN.I i.
SHEET SE E FAsT G
SISTING OF TWO FINE TEAMS AND SINGLE
HORSE ELEGANT CARRIAGES HARNESS. ROBES,
&C, BY JENKINS DUFF, AUCTIONEERS
including handsome par of Family Road Horses,
nearly l6 hands high and years old full brothers
have u names and tails style, act and drive alike with
high action long arched necks can travel mile
In the hour. trot single mile close minutes;
afraid OF nothing and warranted sound and kind
without fault, trick or blemish.


hands high both sired by Ethan Allen and
BILE their sire much any of his colts both have
in face have u black names and tails ana trot in
2a5 be driven by lady to height of speed would
ranted sound, kind and true.


Also OF the handsomest, fastest and best dspo-
high and years old was sired bv Alexanders
dam tast Imported running mare: was bred and raised
In Kentucky and purchased there bv present owner he
black points, and trot any day better than AS and,
with few davs' training, can be made to trot well
down in the thirtes he is as pleasant q driver,
driven by any with perfect safety: will stand In
streets without tying and In all perfect roadster
stands in this city, The particular attention OF gentle
men in search Of something really fine for road horse
that can be driven with perfect safety by their
family should avail themselves OF the present opportu
nty as he fully warranted sound kind and true and
Also Park Phaeton pole and shafts; a beautiful C
spring pony Phaeton; side bar top Road Wagon open
Trotting Wagon; single and double Harness, Blankets


N B.-rhis sale is made without limit restriction or
and all Will be sold highest bidder with
any regard to value. The stock is all well
ing on account OF his going to China tor benefit Of his
health. .


REMEMBER SALE CoaMENCEs PRoMPTLY AT


10 O'CLOCK.
Year: 1873

"A nan Horses for sale cheap all sound and kind (;
very handsome; show 20 to pole also Mare
Is hands in AS to pole these horses all be
driven by lady, and are entirely sound also black
Mare years old; record show 30; no boots re-
quired Cali from 10 TO r at 20 Read street east OF
Broadway Is the time for any one wanting to get
trotter TO call.
Year: 1873

THE very full account Of the wreck o.
the steamer Wolff, which we publish
on our fourth page, reminds Us of the
the heroism of Miss Cohen, one of the
passengers, who, to save her cousins
life. tore up her dress and one petticoat,
and, splicing a rope with the twisted
remnants, secured her kinsman from
a watery grave. There was in
that simple act the truest hero
ism, akin to that manifested by
a young lady from Texas, who
last week tore OFF under-gsrment after
garment until she came to the last and
gave that, too, to make bsndages for
the wounded in the great railroad dis
sster near Chicago. All she had OF
clothing but her outside dress went fOI
those whose cries reached her pure,
good womanly heart. Who viii now
say that all our women are enervated by
fashion and folly, or that they cannot
furnish their quote to the noble ranks OF
the self-sacrificing.
Year: 1873

THE NEW POSTAL CARDS-very useful for busi.
ness purposes. Cards or announcements Of any
kind printed on them will pass through the mail for
one cent. Printing for these cards neatly and
cheaply done at this office.
Year: 1873

EX- CoNvIcTs.-The three men arrest
ed on the train, and brought to Shasta
for supposed completely with the stage
robbery near Redding are all 'old State
Prison convicts.n So says the report,
and it is at once held as sort of proof
that the men are the guilty parties in the
minds of many. 1t is sad commentary
on the efficacy of State Prison discipline
and punishment, that it is in great
measure valueless as means of reform
ing the criminal. The records of the
State Prison show that of those confined
there for offences against property, a large
proportion hr.ye already served previous
terms OF imprisonment for the same class
OF Offences, and that in zoo many cases, a
discharge from prison is too soon followed
by new term of imprisonment.


Are not the public in some measure to
blame that this is the case? ? We think
so. For instances, a man is convicted of
burglary, robbery or some other offence





for which he was sentenced, or perhaps,
conducts himself in such wise as to be
deemed worthy Of pardon. He is sent
out Of prison with the pittance allowed
him Chrec dollars, we believe.) If he
returns to the scene of his crime, he is
spotted" at once. No one wishes to
give him employment, for who wants an
old ''State Prison convict" around. If
he goes among strangers, the knowledge
of what he has been soon follows him.
and he is not long in learning that his
past life is known. The only men who
seem willing to extend the right hand of
fellowship are those who, like himself,
are under some ban. The avenues to
honorable employment are all closed
against him, and he is driven, by necessi-
ty, to commence again a life of crime.
He learns that in truth the way Of the
transgressor is hard that although it was
an easy step to leave the path Of virtue,
it is not easy to return to it again. Or,
llG 10 lOltuliuIt GllOuSl " OUIulll
honorable employment, and endeavors to
live an upright life; yet casual sneering
word may scatter his good resolutions,
and make him think that every mans
hand is against him, and his hand must
be against every man.


Prisons are built to punish crime, to
deter wouldbe criminals from its COM
mission, and to reform the fallen. In
the two first they are in a measure sue
cessful, in the latter they cannot be until
public opinion is ready to declare that
the punishment has cancelled the offence.
But so long as the brand of infamy clngs
to the ex-convict for life, and to his chill
dren after him, there is more hope for the
repcntant Magdalen than for him.