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Year: 1873

himself, when called upon to decide such q
case, to keep a Democrat out and admit q
Republican, if the evidence should be in
favor Of the former. If there were Senators
in this body who would 60 into the politics
of Louisiana, he begged leave to say that
he would follow them, as he was some what
familiar with the affairs of that State and
had in his possession the original docu-
ments, which would throw much Sight on
the subject.


Mr.. McCreery, of Kentucy, gave notice
that he desired to speak tomorrow.


House.


The House passed bill to repeal the
bankrupt law, but providing that all pend
ing proceedings IN bankruptcy shall be
continued under the existing law, except
that all the fees, costs and charges shall be
reduced to one half the present rates.


The select committee on salaries reported
bill fixing the salaries Of members at
$500, to be in full Of all allowances except
for actual individual travelling expenses,
and reducing all other salaries that were
increased last session to what they had
been before, excepting that of judges of the
Supreme Court and that OF the President
during this term. An amendment was
adopted making the reduction to take effect
from the fourth of March, 1873. The bill
was not disposed of.
Year: 1873

We call especial attention to the fact that
the United States marshal will sell at auc-
ton to-day, at twelve o'clock, at the en-
trance to the Customhouse, this magnif-
cent iron hull river steamer, as She lies at
her landing near the Gretna ferry. An in
ventory of her equipments and furniture
has been taken and may be seen, up to the
hour of sale, at the marshal's Office in the
Customhouse
Year: 1873

The investigating Committee on the
Vienna Exposition management, have sent
to the State department full report. The
correspondence between the State depart
ment, Minister Jay and the implicated
commissioners is treated in detail with the
testimony of witnesses, all the details of
which have been published. In conclusion
the special commission find as the result of
their investigation, that the commission to
Vienna has been managed corruptly, and
for personal purposes, to tho great detri-
ment ofthe American department, and in
violation of American honor, and that such
corrupt management has not only lost to
the country an opportunity of exhibiting
the industry and culture of tho republic in
their fair proportions, to the most intelli-
gent representatives of all nations in a
manner conducive to our national prestige
and our commercial prosperity, but that it
has subjected us to national humiliation at
Vienna and throughout the world.
Year: 1873

was a church steeple with all the bells
swinging. Then lie heard no more till a
smothered groan from Uncle Simon caused
him to raise himself upon his elbow. The
fire was still Swapping and blazing bright
ly, and the form and profile of woman
was shadowed forth upon the wall of the
camp-a very familiar face and figure it
was, too, that appeared to be bending over
something that was cooking on the fire.
Was IL the excited action of his brain that
photographed Louisa Bruce on the wall IF
so, he prayed that It might last forever.
Then he turned his head languidly toward
the fire, aud met a pair of eyes that had
shone for him all his life with the fascina-
ton of a wil-o-the- wisp. Were they still
to haunt him across the confines of this
world.


"Ii you are awake, Ben, you had better
taste the cruel that have made for YOU"
said Louisa, quietly. "You must be near
ly famished."


"How came you here ?" was all the an
swer Ben vouchsafed


"You are mighty polite if you are most
starved. Who else could come, and father
not able TO lift his head? / brought Tim
he is putting up the horses. It's no such
pleasant journey either, l can tell you, be-
tween the wolves and the frost, not to mem
ton cold welcome. Come, amt you 60
ing to take something? Here's broth and
brandy and gruel-take your choice"


NAY you shall choose for me- said Ben.
Listen. Unless you take back the words
you spoke when we last met, unless you
give me back love for love, l swear I will
not taste morsel of anything you have to
offer. I'll stay here and starve rather than
take a crumb of comfort from your hand"


"What did / say?" asked Louisa, meek
ly.


"You said that you could live witho ut
me-"


"Oh yes, suppose l could, but should
MT want to-


But you refused TO marry me-
"Certainly, because you didn't want TO
marry girl with no more heart than an
adder, Ben.'


~ want to marry you heart or no heart"


Every well have some broth first, won't
you?"


And then Tim came in, and Uncle Simon
awoke, and there was an end of starvation
in camp -Hd,per's Weekly.
Year: 1873

ny MARY LOWE DICKINSON.
For depths of human suffering or Joy. no measure


Into our heart is given;
We cannot know our brothers loss or treasure,


His anguish or his heaven.
ofttimcs Tho arrowy sharpness of q sorrow,


Piercing life's common calm,
smtes hidden rocks of comfort, which tomorrow


Oerlow with healing balm.
ofttimes we camest nnd griefs turbid river


Who trembcd On the brink;
Full oft the cup at which our blanched lips quiver


Holds wine Of hope to drink.
Wealth burdens that We staggered in the taking


We walk erect at length
The bitter blows that bow us cen to breaking


Reveal our secret strength.
The turbulent tide of tangible despairing


Beats never unconsoled;
Not so the long, low swell Of anguish, bearing


Dumb sorrow manifold
The common griefs Of common souls, whose level


Is mortal's low estate,
Whose voices-deadenod by some loud woes revel-
In sobbing silence wait;
Wait for one answering cry Of recognition,


One star athwart their sky,
One promise of far-off fruition


For hopes that waiting die;
And, dying, walk again in ghostly darkness,


Peopng the gloomy gray
Tha' makes their heaven murkier than darkness,


And farther from the day.
For these where is the light? Shall that bright porta


Which soon or late swings wide
For every soul, reveal joy immortal,


Secured the other side?
Shall we our crosses lift, till light upon them


Transhgures all below?
Aud wear our crowns so long ere we have them


That all their glory know?
And these who bending drag cross in sadness,


Their. faces in the dust
Not carry palms at last or know the gladness


OF souls that rest and trust =?
Is 1t slow slipping beads, or patient folding


OF stained hands in prayer,
That makes them purer Or the faithful holding


OF what God gives to bear2
Not all the gathered wisdom Of the sages


Can guess Gods hidden ways,
And yet the slow unfolding Of the ages


Must still show forth his praise.
And all this mystery of pain our spirits


Can neither bear nor break,
May not be mystery to souls who bear it


For love and for loves sake.
Year: 1873

Considerable opposition is manifested OH the
part OF many of our citizens 10 the purchase OF
the llad on the Brand vino, particularly at the
price asked for it. We think that the owners are
disposed to take advantage OF the position in
which they are placed They should dispose Of
the aad at the same price that they can get for it
Tor private purpOses. II is not right to place
high valuation upon 1t merely because of its adap-
tAtlOa tor park. The result may be the frustra-
tiOn OF tho whole project, the purchase at most,
OF the tAnd on this side of the river In such event
the present owners will wait long time before
they can realize $1,000 per acre for tho ground
they propose 70 sell to the city. A year or two
ago they offered TO dispose OF the same property
to the city fer $500 per acre. There is no Just
reason why the price should now be double !.
They should only ask the rate which it can be
disposed OF to private parties for private uses.
The demand OF greater sum has the appearance
OF desire to impose on the city, to take adVan-
tago OF the wants OF the peoplS-instsad Of q dis.
position to deal hberally by them. ThN owners
are quite ~ much interested in the establishment
OF park IS aRy other class Of citizsns, and they
wiz be quite as much disappointed sS anybody, II
thsproisct shall be abandoned. We hope they
may act a. generously as they possibly can under
all the circumstanCes, aud that the project may b'
successfully carried out. Other great cities hav'
fine parks, and Wilmington should have one tina
all may be proud Of
Year: 1873

A WORTHY deacon in q Eeigl boring
town learned that his son was goiu. 20 a
ball against his wishes, ani thought he
could persuade lin TO stay at home that
evening By mixing a strong dose of jalap in
his tea. The young mans sister saw the
operation, and knowing hcw it was her
self slyly changed tha cups of the father
and sun. The deacon thinks their village
druggist can't lie depended upon, and won
ders what is the matter with his own dig
est.7e organs.
Year: 1873

Our job rooms have been re-
plenished with a large variety
of new type, Of the latest cut, and
We tiatter ourelyes that tho works
turned out Of our Office for the
past year has been second to
none ever done in this city. Our
prices are low, and will com
pare favorab.y with those Of any
other place. Those VINO have
work which hey wish done in a
neat and workmanlike manner.
had better give us call, and ex-
anime our work and prices
Year: 1873

gloss and freshness Of youth. Thin
hair is thiclzened, falling hair checked,
and badness often, though not always
cured by its use. Nothing can restorl
the hair where the follicles are de-
stroyed, or the glands atrophied and
decayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, so that new
growth of hair is produced. Instead
of fouling the hair with a pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its OCCASIONAL use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. The
restoration of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents the forma-
ton of dandruff, which is often SO un-
cleanly end offensive. Free from those
deleterious substances which make
some preparations dangerous and iniu-
rious to the hair, the Vigor can only
benefit but not harm it. IF wanted
merely for HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found so desirable.
Containing neither oil nor dye, it does
not soil white cambric, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustre, and grateful perfume.
Year: 1873

ship. In speaking of the Board Of fApportionmeps and


the power possessed 70 x the sum 70 be raised cy ne
Tax Levy, he said that the Mayor and Board on Aae


men would constitute the best Board OF
He was IN favor Of placing power 40 iar as
In the hands OF the direct representatives OF the
people. Next 10 this plan he favored that on
the Committee of Seventy In requiring tnat ns
Tax Levy should be crticised by the Board ,Sd q
Aldermen and the public, even II they snoula
not have the power to compel REVISION or ne.
duction OF the estimstes Publicity would have goo9
effect The Board Of Apportionment was now composed
Of the Mayor the Controller the President OF the De-
partmeDt of Parks, and the Commissioners OF Pubic
Works. He did not consider 10 good policy TO have any
heads OF Departments In the Board OF Apportonmen IL
NATURAL each head Of Department should think
that his own Office would suffer by reduction Of the
estimates. Hence he advocated that the Mayor and
Aldermen should constitute the Board Of Apporonment
One the clauses In the Republican Charter provides
that the Controller shall not question the amount of
salary paid 10 employees I'M the various Bureaus, or
the service rendered He thought that this was
wrong. He believed that the Controller should
have power Of revision and correction In this partcu
lar; for otherwise the head Of bureau might pay
man 10000 per annum for more important labor tnan
the opening and closing of door. He had observed In
the draft OF Of the Charters provision enabling
the Controller TO call before him and question orally any
contractor relative TO contracts for public work This
was all wrong. All communications of any kind should
be In writing for there could then be no dispute as 10
the the construction of contract Under the
proposed plan. would promise fairly and afterWard
deny all that they agreed TO do
Year: 1873

70 The Editor or The Trt0nne.


SIR: The New-York Council of Political
Reform does not propose rest the assumption that
reform has been by any means secured because some
change of public servants has taken place The ultimate
object can only be assured by placing in office who
mean reform as thoroughly and sincerely after election
as before It, The Council proposes to represent the
Reform cause with the wachfulness earnestness and
ygor with which 1t abOred to secure radical change In
the policy and legislation Of the city and state as well


as complete reform in the character OF the incumbents
OF pubic oce The tendency after great campaign Is
10 rest from active labor The danger from long and sue
cessu in the hands OF party Is or


an almost inevitable gravitaton to corruption and abuse
Corrupt and designing men attach themselves 70 tne
successful partywhiGhever IL may be-and from their
activity ambition, aud selishness become prominent IN
organization the dispensers OF patronage ana specua
present condition OF the Republican party to which the
should serve as warning. Against these corruptions
and abominatious the Council proposes TO con-
tinual war Some independent organization composed
OF men of both parties whose weight and character are
guaranty OF earnest and unsesh ends s necessary 70
exert proper supervisory scrutiny and check In public
affairs Political parties must, by their necessities, seek
TO promoeher ends and sometimes by the sacrlce
OF tine general welfare. The Council OF Reform has
associated, and will continue TO keep organized a
poweru body Of valuable whose work on behalf OF
The public Is OF the utmost consequence.


MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF POLITICAL REFORM


NeIp- York, Jan. q, 1878.
Year: 1873




SIR: The Oneida County Medical Society re-
Gently had under consideration q resolution offered by
Dr. Edwin Hutchinson, TO the effect that the code OF
medical ethics should be amended to allow regu-
lar" physicians TO meet in consultation all practitioners
who are recognized by the laws Of this State, whenever
called upon by them their patients" This was an at
tempt TO abolish the absurd rule which treats the homeo
psthlst as an unclean and disreputabe person with
whom no doctor the old school can hold intercourse
without contamination. The resolution was finally
tabled plea that the subject ought be left entirely
70 the discretion of State Medical Society but strong
n favor OF n was manifested among the Oneida
alopaths and sooner later the reform IL indicates
must think come. The school OF practice, whether
true or false s making headwayj its professors not
regarded by the aty quacks and pretenders, and n
will no longer do for the heavy doctors 10 regard
them 40 either The exclusiyeness OF the antiauated
code OF ethics has become ridiculous IN this liberal age
Not long ago a homeopathic physician was appointed
member OF Board OF Health In one OF our American
Cities and the local alopathic medical soeiety not only
accommodated OF Its doctors who sat with him ON
the Board but expelled second for consulting with the
first. Yours. FAkPLAf'


NelD- York, Jan. -, 1873.
Year: 1873

To the Bdftor OF The Tribune.


SIR: Cannot the attention of our city au'
horities be called to the nightly racing runaways and
reckless driving Ffthave.f As soon as night fais
this street becomes for those driving trot
ters, and for runaway horses driven by intoxicated
men, and often by boys. During the daytime
mounted police patrol this avenue as well as Others pug
during the night the only guardians OF the peace"
about are those foot who are OF no service Whatever
in preventing fast and reckless driving and Stopping
FOR those crossing Ffthave after dark particularly for
ladies; and that tins should be the case In our nnes
thoroughfare and promenade, is matter OF when s ne
Police Department should be ashamed am sure that
many OF our citizens hope with me that our ponce VIII
stop all fast and reckless driving In our streets


Netc- York. Jan. 80, 1873. OhpAh
Year: 1873




To tAe Editor Of Tie Tri6pHsr


SIR: 20 that mine enemy had written q
book" SAID Job. o that my friend had not written
letter. say all who read the Credit Mobilier testimony
from day TO day, and then remember the eiaboratey
precise denals OF any connection with that unfortunate
corporation with which some Of prominent poll
ticans filed the newspapers last Fall The inspiration
for these epistes must have been drawn from tho
famous letter OF the Western who wrote home
that in Minnesota many Of the musketoes would weigh


pound that they would sit upon the logs and bark
as travellers passed by and who being taken 10 task
for his Munchausenism declared that every word Of It
was true since many musketoes certainly weighed
pound, you took enough Of them, and he had often
the Insects sitting LOGS and bark by the road
side. BY such skillful word-choosing Congressman
with fifty shares OF stock held In trust for him by Oakes
Ames can, with flourish Of conscious rectitude,
declare upon his honor that not dollars
worth Of stock in any such corporation has ever
stood in his name but, o. Congressman OF the
future let not such declarations 20 upon paper what
foolish friends may beg you 10 do Words spoken
easily forgotten and II they get into the newspapers
all the world knows that errors In reporting are tho
commonest OF things. But letter signed Schuyler Col
fax j. w. Patterson, designed to keep the word OF
promise to the will fnd public but too merciless IL
be broken 10 the heart IL is an ugly page In Amer
lean history thsof the Caldwell and the Pomer0y bribery
Kansas the force and lrand on both sides In
Louisiapa the Of Oakes Ames ag Coifax Patter-
son, Wilson ct al Let turn the leaf over and paste
down Stealing has never been quite
the thing among public men outside OF New YORK. az
least bus stealing and being caught: and lying while
being caughtthat was disgrace even as far BACK as
the days OF Sparta sE B.


Nec-Hdren, Jan. 30, 1873
Year: 1873

Mayor Havemeyer, in a recent conversation
with reporter Of THE TRIBUNE who had called on him
to obtain his views relative to the amendments offered
by the Committee Of Seventy TO the proposed Charter
SUBMITTED TO the Assembly Committee on Cities by the
ub-Committee on Legislation Of the Republican Central
Committee, was clear and outspoken as to what he
deemed to be the main features OF charter framed In


the interest of the people of this city, aud not Of
q party or faction. With reference TO comforting
upon the Mayor the power OF appointing all
heads Of departments, he said he felt some
delicacy In giving opinion, although his Judgment
was decidedly In favor Of the measure. To carry out
thoroughly hs plans the Mayor should have the appoint


ment OF the heads OF departments, or should pc
his eutenants. Public opinion would be check on esd
appointments. II the public not satisfied with tnc
Mayor and his appointments II could dspiace pm ~ @ ,e
end OF two years by choosing another msn FOR the
same he would the terms Of the various co


missions no longer than that Of the Mayor 1hey should
not hold over as now the case and AZ proposed IN
the charter OF the Republicans - i.


He was decidedly the opinion that clean eweep or
the heads of Departments shoud be made by char
ter passed by present Legsatre He could see no
why some should be retained merely because
they were Republicans He was opposed 70 partisan
Year: 1873

How common is the announcement Thou sands are suddenly swept into eternity by this fatal malady. This disease generally has it's origin in impure blood filled with irritating, poisonous materials, which, circulating through the heart irritate it's delicate tissues. Though a little palpitation or irregular action, yet by and by the disease becomes firmly seated and inflammation, or hypertrophy, or thickening of the lining membrane or of the valves. is pro duced. How wise to give early attention to a case of this kind. Unnatural throbbing or pain in the region of the heart should ad- monish one that all is not right, and if you would preserve it from further disease, you must help it to beat rightly by the use of such remedy as shall remove the cause of the trouble. Use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery before the disease has become too seated, and it will, by it's great blood purifying and wonderful, regulating properties, effect a perfect cure. It contains medicinal properties which act specifically upon the tissues of the heart, bringing about a healthy action. Sold by all first-class Druggists. 634.
Year: 1873

Before justice of the peace, in Chi cago, for the first time in the State of Illinois female lawyer conducted a suit and won it besides. The case was brought by 2 vasherwoman against a butcher who refused to evacuate premi- ses belonging to her and for which he would pay no rent. The trial came off on Friday, the plaintiff being represent ed by Miss Alta M. Hulett, attorney at law, of La Sale street, young lady nineteen years old who was admitted to practice law about ten days ago. The butcher was represented by male law yer, who did the best he could for his client. The jury returned verdict for the washerwoman after having been out for two minutes.
Year: 1873

A Philadelphia surgeon was called the other day to house uptown to amputate the leg of woman. He is a sighted man and when he reached the house he got into the wrong room and calmly sawed off the limb of the servant girl, who was German, and who had come over two days before, and who thought it was one of the customs of the country.
Year: 1873

RHEUMATISM many remark able cures by Dr. Trask's Magnetic Ointment, send you the following. I found my friend, Deacon Barber, of this place, prostrate and helpless from severe attack of Inlammatory Rheumatism. With his consent I made a thorough application of the ointment to the diseased parts, rubbing it on with my own hands. I used one bottle. The next morning he was able to come to the breakfast table, and said he felt like new man-though a good Providence had sent me there. Within a week he was perfectly well and at work on his farm. J. D. KEPLER. Mheatland. Mich.-Con.
Year: 1873

Two noted literary men died in New York city, last year, and it was supposed they both died poor. Each received a salary amounting to more than $3, 900 8 year, for many years before he died. In one instance it was necessary to take up a collection among the friends of the deceased to obtain the necessary funds for burial expenses. In the other case, while the dead man lay in the house, a friend searching through his private papers found life insurance policy for $5,O0O.. The last premium had been paid by friend while the man was in good health. Do not neglect to insure your life. Do it now, and we recom- mend the old New York Life Insurance Company as one of the very best com panies to insure in. Send to the home office, 34S Broadway, New York, for all necessary papers.-COn1.
Year: 1873

CR1sTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE stands unrivaled and alone. Its merits have been so universally acknowledged that it would be supererogation to descant on them any further-nothing can beat it.-Con.
Year: 1873

The Niagara Falls Gazette says that "Terrapin Tower" is not to be rebuilt. The bridge leading to the site of the old tower will be rebuilt and thrown open to the public at an early day.