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Year: 1872

Notwithstanding the notOriety of such
wretches as Van Buskirk, Evans, and other
abortionsts, the convictions and sentences of
these criminals have been few and far be-
tween The specially fagrant character Of
Rosenzweigs o1ense and the dramatic horror
with which its discovery was invested, served
to send him to the Penitentiary somewhat
summarily. But many Of those who are as
fully stepped in crime as he, and against
whom the charges could be as well sustained,
have managed to elude the law and slip
through the fingers of justice. This was, how
ever, under an old and imperfect statute. 1t
was urged that conviction was almost i'm
possible, and that the definition of the Otfense
was obscure. We have changed all this; the
Legislature which has just adjourned has
placed ON the statute-book a law, framed by
an eminent jurist, which ought to be strong
enough to hold any criminal once enmeshed
in its provisions. The first section of the Act
is as follows


Any person who shall hereafter willfuly administer
to any with child, or prescribe for any such
woman or advise procure her 70 take any medicine
drug substance thing whatever or shall use or en-
poy or advise procure her to submit to the use or en-
poyment OF any instrument other means whatever,



such woman unless the shall have been necessary
10 preserve life that of such child, SHALL in case
the death OF such child OF such woman DO thereby pro-
duced be deemed guilty of felony and upon conviction
shall be punished by imprisonment In State prison for
a term not less than four years more than twenty
years"


The other sections carefully provide for the
conviction of all accessories to the crime,
whether near or remote, and severe punish
mcnt for the offenders. Two or three cases
have arisen under this law, and we hope to
see them promptly and vigorously pushed. 1t
seems that ROsenzweig's fate was not sufficient
to deter the practitioners of the infamous art
a more stringent law and heavier penalty
were needed. This statute fixes twenty years
in the penitentiary as the outside limit Of inn
prisonment for the principals who are con-
vcted under it; and every person knowing
and cOnniving at the crime, on whom the
least responsibility can be fixed, is to be COM
mensurately punished. The language of the
law, it will be seen, is clear and unmistakable;
it must be enforced. The demand is for the
instant cessation of the horrible crime which
wastes human life, demoralizes society, and is
the parent of vice. Must we wait until the
community is stirred by another horror before
the law is carried into full effect
Year: 1872

If tree be known by its fruits, and we
have the highest authority for believing so,
the Cincinnati Convention has already, in the
first month of its history, entitled itself to the
good opinion of the country. 1t has been the
occasion already of two or three great steps
forward in the politics of the country, and has
set on foot general movement of revolt and
inquiry which cannot but exercise whole
some influence upon our public affairs.


The breaking of the party rod in Connecticut
we take to be altogether useful and hopeful
thing. The caucus has in late years become
the instrument of an intolerable tyranny, by
means of which the true sentiments and
wishes of the majority have been overborne
by compact and unscrupulous minority, who
by dint of energetic action and perfect organi-
zation have been able to impose their Will
upOn three times their number. In an assembly
of 100 men, composed of 81 belonging to one
party and 40 to the other, it has been easy for
26, OF If the caucus was not full one, of a
less number, to drive and manage the whole
assembly at their pleasure without word
of protest or an act OF resistance.
Their 25 colleagues of the majority, after
languid fight in the caucus, have peacefully
submitted to decisions which are abhorrent to
them, and measures go through unquestioned
which 26 men desire and "a object TO. by the
refusal of the Ferry men to enter the caucus
which had been manipulated in the interest
of Hawley, and by their support in the open
session of their favOrite candidate blow was
struck at the whole caucus system which
Year: 1872

Fire-crackers we have thought sacred, at least in
this hemisphere to dear Fourth of July; but it
appears that it is the fashion for the boys to let off
great quantities of them during the early days Of
May. in the City of Toronto; and The Nail com
plains of continuous explosion of them in the pub
lie streets. The passion for making noise seems
everywhere to spring eternal in the human breast.
In China beating and cracker-firing is great
part of the popular religion. In some parts of this
enlightened country, clergyman is Thought nothing
of unless he roars and howls aud thunders fortssi
mo. In the Italian cities there is daily and even
hourly nuisance of bell-ringing. FishmOngers fancy
that they cannot sell single fish unless they blow
their very lives through their tin horns Infants find
out the value of noise as they are born un-
less. indeed the knowledge is born with them. As
for boys-but we say more. Everybody knows
about the boys, and they don't rhyme to noise for
nothing
Year: 1872

1t is reported that the Senate Finance Com
mttee is at work ON the Tariff bill, with a
view to reducing it to the general complexion
of that passed by the Senate, some months
SINCE This will be likely to complicate matters
still more, and will lessen the possibilities of
any change in the Tariff being made at this
session. OF course, all sorts of interests are
besieging the Senate Committee in the hope
that their special hobbies will receive imme-
date attention. There is no doubt that a
strong case can be made out by the Chamber
of Commerce in its protest against the
sweeping change proposed in the abolition of
bonded warehouses for whisky and tobacco
and a return to the old system of drawbacks.
The merchants protest against this proposition
as inimical to trade, tending to confine the
export business to this immediate vicinity
only and discouraging that from other parts
of the country. 1t does more, it IS urged, as
the drawback system requires that stamps be
put on the goods before export, and the value
thereof refunded when the landing certificate
is returned, thus depriving the exporter of the
use of his money for months. The present
law is considered as much more just to the
Government and fair to the exporter.
Year: 1872

It is astonishing to observe what extraordinary
things are discovered respecting man the moment
he becomes q candidate-as the Hon. Sam McNutt
is for the Office of State Treasurer of Iowa. Forth
with it is published of Mr.. McNutt that he is in
favor of the whipping-post as a punishment for
crime" This he declares to be " an unmitigated lie,
devised for electioneering purposes" Mr.. McNutt
closes his communication to The Clinton Herald in
this emphatic way: 81 will say that it is lament
able it is to think of the cruel reck
lessness with which some miserable scribblers, out
of pure cussedness will assail the good name of a
citizen and the thoughtlessness with which others
win repeat the SANDER" Mr.. McNutt is sure that
those who thus assail him will be punished either
here or hereafter" and he seems to find comfort in
the assurance
Year: 1872

Really there is something awful, not to say i'm
pious in the audacity of that man who swindles in
the sale of lightning-rods He who thus tampers
with the respectabiity of the shafts Of Jove must
expect sooner later, to be mark of the avenging
bolt. The jamestown Penn) Journal relates how a
merchant of Hghtning-rods persuaded a rural gen.
tlenan TO permit him, just for an advertisement to
ornament his farm-buildings with rods. All he
asked was note for "a, as, but for that, the
patentees might take down the rods any day. So he
handed him note ready drawn for signature; it
was signed with touching confidence, and without
inspection; and it now turns out to have been
drawn for $1S6 The maker thinks that he might
almost as well have been struck by lightning.
Year: 1872

Australian mineral discoveries continue start
ling and novel. The latest accession to the
worlds wealth of metals is reported to be
platinum, tin and copper, to say nothing of
new findings of gold. Mineralogists have
heard so much of the mines which have been
mere deceptiOns they have grown skeptical as
TO the fact of any new leads of that metal
being found anywhere. A tin mine would be
a most valuable discovery just now.
Year: 1872

Yesterday was great day among horse
men. The greatest race of the year come
off at Long Branch. In the last Spirit Of
the Times we find the following notes of
Longfellow, old John Harper's Kentucky
horse and Harry Bassett, also Kentucky
horse, owned by Col. Mcdaniel


The Times says:


Longfellow and Harry Bassett have
both done well up to the time, and their
veteran owners are full of confidence. We
have reason to belive that each thinks his
horse the best over that distance of ground
that was ever fOaled, and yet before next
Tuesday night it will be said of one Of
them: tThe light of other days is faded,
and all its glOries past" 1t is scarcely
necessary to say that the race is two miles
and half and that we have had but very
few events of the same distance in this
country. In England most of the cups are
over that distance, and they have produced
some of the most notable races ever run on
that island. This is particularly the case
with the Ascot Cup, run over the heath of
that name, part of the Berkshire Downs.
The fastest of these races was won y.West
Australian, in 1854, when he beat Kings
ton, but only by head. The West was
then four years old, and carried III lbs,
while Kingston was five, and carried 126
lbs. The time is said to have been AZ,
which is fraction better than 1:47 to the
mile. sa.szi


All things, considered, we are not of
opinion that the cup on Tuesday will be
run at the rate of Las, which, according to
some, is certain, bar accidents, if the track
is good but incline to think that the hor-
ses will not beat 1:47 to the mile, by run
ming in less than Ar. One of the horses
may be better than West Australian and
Kingston were over that distance of
ground, but to insure the making of the
time it is requisite that they should both
be better, and about this we have our
doubts. We trust that they will continue
to do we'll, and the track will be fine.
Year: 1872

from lands end to lands end, that all may
read, and reading, bslieve, that for the
countless millions who are on the road to
an uutimsly grave With bilious complaints
there is but one truly great and reliable
remedy, and that is
Year: 1872

WEDNESDAY of this week very heavy rain fell, and yesterday afternoon another came down. At other times there were light showers. Last night was quite cool and this morning the sun shines brightly, but some clouds are hanging about.
Year: 1872

HOUSE and other property is offered for sale by Mrs. Flanery. From the description in her advertisement in THE CITIZEN, the property seems very desirable and ought to have ready purchaser.
Year: 1872

with goods directly from the eastern cities, for Fully, Ochoa & Co.,, is expected here by the middle of next week, at which time it would be well for the public gen. orally to call at their house and examine tha stock
Year: 1872

This ward gave strong support to Havemeyer,
and he had good numerical vote from the lager
beer saloons and from the high-toned old Knicker-
bockers who live on the line Of Eighth and Ninth
avenues from Fourteenth to Twenty fourth streets
Herman was running well IN the upper part of
did well Tor the Office Of Congressman at Large.
Judge Bedford was warmly supported for City
Judge and Charles DOnOhue ran ahead of Law
renee 10 was thought that the election Of
Charles Backie Tor Assemblyman IN the Tlir-
teenth district, comprising part OF this ward, was
assured at as early an hour as two O'Clock i'm the
afternoon. Blacke IL the republican candidate
here, and there were too many competitors among
the democratic ranks TO permit OF the success OF
Mr. Christopher Fine. There werc.no disturbances
whatever IN the sixteenth ward, although there
bitter feeling in regard to the Assembly can
uiuDtcs
Year: 1872

Nothing could have been more orderly and quiet
than was the election in this ward. Each individ-
ua seemed To consider that he was on his good be.
havior and demeaned himself accordingly. when
the polls closed, at four O'Clock not single arrest
had been made by either the police or the United
States Officers and Captain Garland stated that he
had seldom known so quiet a day In his precinct.
OF course the male population OF all ages was on the
street, and the great majority gathered around
the booths and polling places discussing the rela-
tive merits and demerits OF the several candi-
dates but In but one or two instances were blows
struck and then no serious damage was done to
the physiognomies OF the rival combatants A small
reserve force held IN readiness IN the station
house but, happily, as above stated, their services
were not nceeeNk
Year: 1872

This is the old native American ward Or the west
side ofthe CITY, ana IL inhabited chiefly by spring
cartmen, butchers and people who live III three
story brick houses and are gifted with moderate
means Occasionally this ward goes democratic,
but the odds are always against such consumma-
ton, and IL is whig, Tree soil or reform betlmes,
circumstances may locally govern the district.
seldom ever has this waid been as quiet as IL
was yesterday. Greeley kept steadily and slightly
ahead OF Grant during the forenoon, and there
was hardly any scratching done ON the
name OF Francis kcrnan. There was a
steady and solid vote for Lawrence for
the Mayoralty, and but little enthusiasm
for 0'Bren Havemeyer In tue district The
foreign born population who inhablt the river
election districts divided their votes between
Hayemever aud OBrien. There was not a single
arrest reported during the day for violence dis
orderly conduct, and the United states Mprshals
made hut two arrests for Illegal voting.
Year: 1872

THIS ward which IL the stronghold OF the
German citizens OF the metropolis during
the day was perfectly quiet. After the polls
were closed multitudes OF small boys might
be seen capcring about the street and utter
ing dlstractingly shr noises like the wild spirits
OF fairy book but their depredatons were OF the
playful SORT aud, while they attracted crowds ana
excited laughter they caused no trouble to the
police who were In a very amiable ana tolerant
mood. The latter fact, perhaps, accounts more
than anything else for the orderly aspect Of all the
streets IN the vicinity Of the polling booths.
Year: 1872

There was never quieter election in this ward
than that OF yesterday. At not one OF the forty
two election districts In the ward was there any
thing approaching fight, or even a single COM
bit. 2Aa police 1.d not a.resl i single drunken
maA-not because there we're not ple1ty of them
Year: 1872

Havemeyers friends made good turnout In this
ward There were but two election districts. and
of course the excitement over the Msyoraity ques-
ton was all the more magnetic for those who cared
to enjoy the fun. As in the First ward everything
passed of quietly. Most of the stores IN the ward
were closed, and the streets in the afternoon were
Ia great part almost as deserted as on Sunday.
Year: 1872

The excitement in this district did not run high.
contrary to expectations; in fact, there was more
general good humor displayed than is usual on
such OCCASIONS Previous to the polls closing there
were no arrests no fights and but little Of what the
multitude would consider fun.
Year: 1872

into execution by William Ro0sey or $50 East
severe blow the head from the butt OF Corc0rans
revolver. Afiicer Duggan Of the Twenty first pre-
& Sn tn Ss and
Rooney attempted to shoot C0rcOran. Rooney was
arrested and taken to the Yorkvile Police court,
where he was held for examination.


Twentieth Ward.


Since the ward was established no election has
passed on as quiet as yesterday. Notwithstanding
the turbulent element Of the Tenth, Eleventh and
Twelfth avenues was let loose, owing to the legal
holiday, and fearful amount Of vile rum was
punished not a solitary arrest occurred up to the
OF the Twentieth precinct, had his men Iudciously
distributed, to qucli any possible disturbance:
nesldes nus own, the superintendent assgned
thirty additional men for duty In the twentieth
precinct F....4....


At about two O'Clock in the afternoon report
was brought to this station house that one OF the
Inspectors OF Election Of the Second district,
Fifteenth Assembly district, was SO drunk as to be
wholly incapable OF attending to his duty. The
matter was telegraphed to Police Headquarters and
another inspector appointed at once. At the
Twenty-ninth precinct, to which portion OF the
drunk and disorderly happened here between six
A. M. and four p. M.


Twenty-First Ward.


The Twenty-nrst ward was one of the liveliest
wards In the city yesterday, though the interest
seemed mainly to spring from the question OF the
Mayoralty and the general belief prevailed that
O'Brien would certainly carry this section Of the
city by heavy majority. His friends
were certainly the most active at the polls,
and not vote was lost that legiti-
mately belonged to them, or that could
possibly be turned 70 that side. Rumors soon be-
gan TO hoat about that money was beng freely
friends; but when was there an election where
similar rumOrs were not currents The great fact
without the slightest breach OF the peace or even
OF good temper. Even the inspectors seemed to
ested among themselves in the intervals OF voting
"with0ut regard to party" Even early in the
afternoon the voting grew slack, most Of the bal
lots having been cast early in the day. and people
amused themselves by speculati0ns over the result.
1t Is needless to add that such speculati0ns were
in all cOlOred by the personal prOclivties OF
the speakers. Men easily believe what they wish
to and hold on to hope until the last
Year: 1872

The river Is now stationary, and the
probabilities are that unless there comes g
swell from above, we viii report decline
hereafter. However, the river Is ten feet
and seven inches above low-Weter mark
Of the season, with plenty of water over
the bars below and above.
Year: 1872




SIR: Many will be right heartily glad to hear
The Times Indignantly repeat the denial which THE
TRIBUNE made for 1t in advance (as usual, that its
editors and reporters had anything to do with the arrest
of John p Lindsay, which interesting piece OF news
The Times failed las usua TO publish until after its APP
pearauee in THE TRIBUNE 1t is really great satisfac-
ton TO know that they able to recognize the differ
enee between the indiscriminate abuse or political
enemies In which they habualy indulge in lieu OF news
and the deliberate conspiracy TO mprson folks But
why does responsible editorf there is such per-
son in The Tmes-hide behind the mythical George F.
Williams News Editor Times" who signs this card OF
deniali say mythical for, though I believe
there is q gentleman Of that name connected with
the Juvenile Department IS he Managing Editor
OF the Chdren's Picnic Serial II is well known in
journalistic circles that The Times has no News Editor


AT least the long list OF "a beats" which It suffered In
single week. and OF which you gave an interesting csta
logue to-day, would to indicate the absence OF
news editors and reporters too. And one would
naturally infer that afterv last weeks failures-an
average Of si beats dayan experienced journalist
would hesitate long time before recording himself as
News Editor of paper that manages TO get the
news Clearly the News Editor Is myth.


Brooklyn, Aug Is, 1872. BOHEMIAN
Year: 1872

New YORK, September 29.--This
city came near having another twelfth
of July riot, this morning, on the occa'
sion of the departure of St. Patrick's
Mutual Alliance Society for Jersey City
to take part in the ceremony Of laying
church corner stone by Bishop
Bayles. The police, acting under the
procession act, refused permission to
the society to parade with music and
regalia, but they were given to under
stand that they could do so withou,
these. Yesterday they were given
to understand that they could moi
march throug the city with music
The members OF the organization as
sembled at their headquarters this
morning, numbering in all some eight
thousand men. The organization il
made up principally Of day laborers
The presence of a large force OF police
intimidated them, although a propo'
sition was made to march in spite o.
the authorities. For q time matters
looked bad and the police on hand tel
egrapbed to headquarters. The officers
of the societies, fearing bloodshed
ordered general disbsndAent and
put as many men as possible into horse
cars and led others by different routes
to the Jersey City ferry. The St: Pat,
rick's men are greatly incensed and
propose to hold mass meeting at once
to protest against the interference with
the parade by the police.
Year: 1872

handed an English gentleman an
opened letter at public dinner table,
and excused himself for opening 1t by
saying it was a mistake.


When he learned that General Star
ring had been dispatched to investigate
his conduct, Butler used every epdeavor
to get him under his influence, but the
General was not to be beguiled from his
duty. Starring evsded meeting with
Butler by avoiding a landing at Alexan'
dris, entering Egypt through another
port. 1t is said hat many facts re-
garding this mans career were never
brought out even to General Starring,
through the Oriental fear of those pos
sessing them of being involved in the
affair. A Frankish official ls great
parsonage here, and many natives feared
that if it became known that thev had
testified against him bis mslignity
would be so great that he would perse-
cute them to such an extent that they
could not live in the country. There
has been continual season of rejoicing
since he took his flight, and it is hoped
(above all by all Americans here) that
he may yet be brought TO trial for his
completely in the cowardly attempt TO
murder Major Campbell.
Year: 1872

cigars and few small articles. Why ?


Let me see the money he paid for
them, if you recollect it"


The clerk recollected the bill, which
was q s. note, new and crisp.


'"This is counterfeit" said the police
man, land l want you to appear before
the Justice tomorrow morning at sine
o'clock to make complaint against this
man. He is a notorious colnterfeiter
aud has been operating extensively here
and in Philadelphia, but I've taken him
in ut last. Do you fully identity him
as the man who gave you this bill ?
Clerk-He is certainly the man, but
| had no idea it was bad.


Il will take this bill with me for the
prosecution Of the case, and you can
have it if you want it again tomorrow
when you appear at court"


The clerk acquiesced. Haines pro-
duced another five dollar note and Of
fered it to the clerk, assuring him that
he did not know that the money be had
passed was counterfeit, and begging him
not to appear and press the charge.
The clerk was somewhat mollified on
receiving what he supposed to be a
genuine note for the counterfeit and the
bogus policeman took his prisoner
away. The process was repeated at
each place he had visited in the after
noon with the exception of two. At
each place Haines redeemed the coun-
terfeit note by well worn bills, difficult
Of detection, They were all counterfeit,
while the money taken in charge by
the policeman as evidence was genuine.
After the conclusion of this bold game
the two separated. Haines paid his
hotel bill to allay suspicion till morning,
took Vaudyke's clothes out in the trav-
cling bag, and the two left for parts un-