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Year: 1872

The SPIRIT OF THE AGE.-The Helena
Herald of the 23d, ult., relates the.sub-
joined:


In one Of the recent interviews with the
Teton Sioux, the most powerful and hos
tile band of that nation of Red Men,
Special Indian Agent Simmons discussed
the Northern Pacific Railroad project
and endeavored to prepare the Indians tc
accept the irresistible westward advance
Of the road, and to peaceably submit tc
its construction through the country oc-
cupied by them.


Black Moon, the head Chief and orator
objected and stoutly insisted, for time
that the construction Of the road must be
stopped.


The Agent asked Black Moon if he
could stop the Missouri running down
stream.


The Chief reflected moment and then
answered


"No but the Great Spirit made the
river, and no man can turn its course"


" Very good" said the Agent, "now
this great railroad that tell you of i.
being run straight westacros the prairies
and over the mountains by the Spirit 0,
the Age, and, next to the Great Spirit
this spirit | tell you of is the most power
ful moving force in the world, and it will
move the great iron horse right ahead,
in spite of rivers, mountains, Indians, OF
any other puny obstacles that come in
its way !"


Black Moon thereupon, it is said, had
change of heart" and acknowledged
that, though a big Chief and a great ora.
tor, and at the head of many warriors, he
had no business to think of fighting q
spirit like that whose name he had Just
heard, and Of whose power he had but
that moment been informed.
Year: 1872

SOUTHERN BoRGIA.-A horrible tale
comes from Alabama. Three disguised
men robbed the wife Of Tax Collector
of the public funds, and then ordered her
to serve supper. She did so, and put
arsenic in the tea. On stripping the dead
bodies of their disguises, one proved to be
her husband, who had taken this means
of stealing the public money.
Year: 1872

From the tabular statement In this is
sue, it will be observed, that the former
Irage majorities have been largely reduced
and that, # half the pains had been
taken by our party that were put forth
by the opposition, we should have carried
the election of every Republican candi-
date.


This would have been most assurdly the
case with our candidate for State Senator,
Hon. III. Ii. Smith, who owes his defeat
mostly to the Vaccinations Of the Chron
icle, a paper of his own creation and
maintenance, and secondly to the foul
means of buying votes by our opponents
making use of the ignorant portion of our
foreign element for their own wicked ends.


The election of Republican County
Clerk and Sheriff has been gloriousiy
achieved and so will be that of the Coun-
ty Treasurer at the special election to be
held On the 5th Of December naxt tho la CT
prUvfug a tie vote for the respect
i've nominees for that Office.


We haYe every reason to feel thankful
for the success so far and have full con-
Gdence in complete victory of the Re-
publican party at the next and every sub
sequent election In Manitowoc County.
Year: 1872




Now that the great national conquest
Is over. and people are once more re-
turning to domestieity, how grand the
our country is once more in the hands of
those worthy of its government, whose
lives and actions in the past predicate
ture.


No more the cry to war but the toma-
hawk is buried, and the long pipe of
peace takes its place, and VIC can sit
down in the cool shade of cur own
wine and fig tree, none daring to make
US afraid, and curl up the blue fumes
of safety and repose, feeling assured
that all will be we'll


Business in every capacity will revive
under the genial rays of renewed conf
dence and trust, aud the tide of wealth
which had become so much disturbed
now overfiowing, now run dry-will once
more evenly and smoothly flow on. Pa
per currency will still continue to en-
hance in value, gradually and carefully
will it tend toward a specie redemption,
and no sudden commotions of thought
less assumptions will threaten our coun-
try with financial turmoil and distress.
o.
just and equivalent proportions, for SER
vices rendered, with a stronger tendency
than ever Of increased resources on the
part of the laborer. his services gradu-
ally attaining a higher market value
The life giving rays Of prosperity will
peer into the lnnermost parts OK the
land, "peace earth, good will toward
all men" will be our nations motto.


RLo al,
gether the lion and the lamb will lie
side by side, and a firm national conf
dence and trust reposing everywhere.-
The hand of despotism will no longer
crush the weak. The once downcast,
trodden slave shall heneeforth and for
ever go free. Liberty, glorious liberty,
that inimitable basis of our nation s
greatness, will be extended to all men.


The poor Indian will receive the word
of truth, and learn what God and man
require of him. Learn to shed less in
nocent blood, learn to be a christian,
learn to respect and honor the nation
that feeds and clothes him, learn that
Republicanism is his truest friend, and
that her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace, learn that
glory and renown are not found on the
war path, or in the bloody deeds of the
tomahawk.and the knife, but il the up
| lifting themselves to q higher grade of
manhood, and humble recognition of
the wisdom and goodness of the all wise
Benefactor and Greater then shall they
know that the good things of this earth
are for them as well as for US, and that
all law abiding citizens claim equal pro
| lection under shat flag which floats as
an emblem and token of liberty.


Tranquility at home and peace abroad
will doubtless be vouchsayed to US for
another four years Our foreign rea-
| tions are now based on such a firm sub
strata, that something unusual will be
required to break those bonds of friend
ship which exist between US and all
other nations of Importance.


The result of this very contest gives
the world renewed confidence in our ma
tionality Union is strength" and
union has been secured. No more jar or
discord, but universal harmony will per-
wade our country everywhere.


May Republicanism long continue to
sway the sceptre ana rule our land, as
she always has with justice and honor.
| N Y.
Year: 1872

SCOTLAND is almost as unfortunate as
ireland in a ruined harvest. The past
few months have been the wettest ones
known since 1916. The rain commenced
just after til oats and wheat had been
cut and while the sheares were still
standing They were soaked through,
and much of the grain sprouted. In
many plates the crop Is dead loss.
Year: 1872

4 day or two before election the New
York Tribune Informed its readers that
it had cheering Intelligence from the
West. j" lis correspondents could have
much more truthfully given it cheering
intelligence the night after the battle
Then the cheering of the victorious Re-
p.5tlcans could be heard in every town
reached By telegraph wiIes in the whole
land.
Year: 1872

The Upper House of the Prussian Diet
having by vote of los to Is rejected a
bill passed by the Lower House and sup
ported by the government, providing for
local self government in the rural dis
triets, the government has resolved
to appeal to the people and has dissoiv
sd the Diet, and ordered elections for a
new one, which is called to meet on the
l2tL- Of November next
Year: 1872

manhood and womanhood. visit them once or twico q
wear and ~ many times may bc necessary ana
practicable and that they behave themselves ana
are fairly used by those having them In charge. you
have nothing OF the sort In NewYork; don't Know
that any other State has such institution Possibly
may tell you about II In detail on future occasion
Just | simply say that II is the most humane ana
beautiful feature OF extended reornatory SYSTEM
that It's In the field marked out by law Is 20
me a constant delight and wonder. In two years OF
active operations Ii has wrought such change "s 10
render necessary wide departure nom the original
idea of the Nautical School and already we have COM
pians that II prevents tho officers of tho Girls Reform
school from keeping their institution full There is no
longer any need Of the Nautical schoolthc westborough
School viii provide such boys as the Visiting Agency
cannot place.


OF the School Ship officials two OF the trustees ana the
teacher have been connected with II from the oeghhng
while two more trustees and the superintendent date
their service It's second year. suppose these gen.
temen will he sorry to the old institution peo
pie generally quite ready have come to an ehd
First and last Ii has been the subject OF much newspaper
writing and the theme Of stories almost without num-
ber Boston has had sort Of fondness for 1t with Some
Bostonians it has been iagenuine pet Its figures are
Entire cost to the State, about s5l5Oo0 boys conhec'eu
with it for longer shorter PERIOD 221s OF whom 70
went into the army about $50 discharged TO trades ana
on probation 500 sent to sea in capacity or anoer
In tho proportion that bears to 221S Inc Nauc"
School has been o success institute for Sailors h'
it would be narrow view TO Judgo ~ oo'
by that standard. IL has saved injurious VI
bows to manhood In other directions and is entitled 10
some credit on that account irrespective OF Its success
IN making sailors. The ship has been familiar oplece
in ou. harbor since the second year OF the war; COL
ector Russell has acted as escort to t for
more or less distinguished visitors, and the nuDr Vi
times he has been out 1t for Sunday services Will ho
TO saw whether Boston will seem like Boston
to him and the other officials Of tho school when the
vessel has passed into the control of private owners
dare not try TO forecasts for the rest of us-here Will
be memory and the archives in the State House. and the
pleasant "reminiscences down about the wharyes.


DIXON.
Year: 1872

TO the Edit0r Of The tribune


SIR: In q recent article on the silk manu-
facture Of the United States you say that We are now
making nearly every variety Of silk goods known to
commerce. and that best goods equal I'm quality
to the finest products Of the best French looms and are
barely surpassed by them in luster. Some Of your lady
readers express great surprise at these statements
They will gladly buy goods OF homo manufacture which
arc all equal TO the imported article but their crcum
stances oblige them to get the most handsome and
serviceable article which given sun, will buy and
after nqurng at the stores of Of the principal dry
goods merchants In this city for American silks" they
ere unable TO find plain black silks. for example, which
they would consider II good economy TO purchase,
though the prices somewhat lower than those OF the
imported silks Can you tell the reason Of thisl
Where those goods equal In quality tina French
and barely surpassed by them In appearance" To be
foundi y ....I . I,


c-York. April !, isIe,
Year: 1872

To the Editor or The TrtbHne.


SIR: have been so delighted to see that our
ranks opening fire In this much agated question Of
who shall Occnpy the seats in crowded cars that feel
that too must bring small gun to bear upon the ad.
yersary If the amount Of execution be at all proper
toned to my wrath andundignation the subject the
mortality will be alarming am one Of the delicate
women OF whom everybody has heard, and OCCASION
ally obliged TO 60 to New-YOrk. usually return
laden with bundles. both large and small Sometimes
have nothing to complain Of one will rise and
offer o seat, II all occupied and then behold the
alaerity with which hasten to say, Thank you, sr"
But dislike TO announce my gratitude to the whole car
and not ud-yoiced person, often fancy am
not heard for not response does get ones
poteness. ! wish French manners more gen.
eral The other day Frenchmau ran nearly Q
block TO catch car for me, and then. when
/ bowed my Acknowledgements, responded 80 elegantly
that enjoyed my ride good deal more than usual An
average American creature would have stared at mo
Now and then, however, have the pleasure Of stand
ing ride. my bundles hanging about like the pictures
monopolizedl III try to and thus sway about my
back aching NY wrath rising, ana my love and admra
ti0n for the niger sex greatly enhanced. Youths are
much apt " behave respectfully in this business
than older people. But take the family OF 45, who
ought TO know better, and he will sit and pretend to
sleep, or he will read the paper with al his mightthis
though you not, perhaps will interestedy watch
your crazy efforts 10 pay your fare when each finger
grasps separate parcel and you tipping in every
direction with the motion OF the car He has been known
hold OF your traps during the operation
but man who could keep his seat under such circum
would be quite a. apt To keep OF my parcels
he had the opportunity 30 prefer to retain them In
my own Possession. 4. d.


Bsieeiie, N. j., April 8, 1872.
Year: 1872


To the Editor OF rhe Tribune.


SIR: The impression prevails in this quarter
that the present Administration is IN the Interest Of
Spectators. Within the last lo years IN this county


there have been probably nearly 100 entries OF land made
under the Homestead act Of 1862 The settlers have built
houses broken up the land and cultivated 1t. and
making homes for themselves and lhaving lived the
quired five years their lands and otherwise fulfilled
the law trying to got their patents from Wash
ington. They have proved their claims ut the Land
Oncc, and had the papers sent to headquarters but
swamp land and railroad claims come in and contest
their right to their homes They have been required to
20 Fort Dodge at much several times prove
the thing over again. And the matter still fingers
In vexaous uncertainty Now what Is the reason that
our Republican Government, which made good com.
mencement In the Homestead BILL does not carry
that principle, TO prevent all railroad swamp land
educational and other grants from interfering with the
actual setterf In word, we think that Government
land ought not to be sold disposed Of In any ohor
way than by gifts Of 100 each to the actual etter
after i've years residence &c.


Humboldt Co., Ioca. March 20, 1872.
Year: 1872

Our readers must bear in mind the excursion
to Aurora on Monday next. The arrangements
afford IN opportunity for visiting that fair city
under conditions that cannot be excel'ed for
cheapness, comfor, and prospect Of thorough
enjoyablensss. Independent Of all of this the
profits OF the excursion will be devoted to the
most commendable of objects, viz: The Father
Matthew Total Abstinence Society of this city.
Let there be glorious turn out, worthy of the
object as well as Of the attractions of the
occasion.
Year: 1872

Surprisingly rapid progress is being made in
the erection Of the Opera House, the walls of
which have now attained their full height, and
the rafters are now in position. The lathing is
all completed below the family circle aud upon
the proscenium. The contractors are evidently
determined to have the Opera House completed
on time.
Year: 1872

The sports of this city are waiting with some
anxiety for the 18th Of August. when prairie
chickens will be lawful game.-RepuJican


The fact Of the matter is "she sports of this
city have long ceas;d to wait with some anx.
iety" In fact, any particular day of the year.
whether legally established or otherwise is of
little moment to the aforesaid "sports" Lots of
bags of fine game have already been secured,
although it is not generally told iu Gath or pub.
lished in the streets sf Askalou.
Year: 1872

THE EyCURsION.-Pa-ties who do not secure
their tickets for the excursion on Monday before
the morning of that day are requested to procure
them from the agents of the Society on the plat.
form before entering the cars. This will avoid
confusion and disappointment.
Year: 1872

Closing out Summer Goods at Reduced Prices
is the order of the day at Mega4i ms for the next
week. All those in want Of anything in his
line will find it to their advantage to call and
examine his stock before buying.
Year: 1872

EDITORIAL ExCURsloN.-Maior N.
Il. Hotchkiss, general travelling agent of
the Chesapeake and Ohio, and the Rich
mond and York River railroads, was fully
authorized and empowered yesterday morn
ing by the managers of these important
lines to make such arrangements as he
deems necessary for an editorial excursion
during. the approaching summer. The
Majors design is to take number of
Southern editors on pleasant little jaunt
through the Northern States, and perhaps
into Canada. The excursion will take
place in June.


Those who know with what skill and
success the affair of last summer was con-
Quoted by Major Hotchkiss, will readily
conclude that this second excursion of the
fraternity will be conducted to an equally
gratifying and successful conclusion. All
the details of the affair are, of course, left
to the Major, and we decline making any
suggestions whatever, feeling sure that he
will be fully equal to the task he has as
sumed. But we would like to hear an ex-
preston of views upon the main point
from our editorial friends of the Virginias
and North Carolina. Major H. left this
morning for his home in Staunton, and will
make another trip North before his plans
are announced in detail.
Year: 1872

SHIPPING News barque "The
Brothers." which contains the valuable
cargo of mahogany to be sold on the oath.
at Norfolk, by the United States Marshal.
is the vessel that was attacked in August
last, off the coast of Mexico, by so-called
Mexican pirates. After passing into the
hands of the consul, it will be remembered,
she was turned over to the captain at New
Orleans, who, brought her to Norfolk,
where she belongs, when libel was filed
M pefsonan against the owner of the
cargo.


We learn that the Virginia Steamship
and Packet company were on the streets
yesterday with the view of increasing their
stock, to enable them speedily to complete
the new iron ship now on the stocks at
Rockets. The company is said to have
met with much encouragement from our
business men, who appreciate the import
ance of the line as home institution. To
own and control the bottoms which trans
port your freight is an advantage which all
must see at glance, and we should be sur
prlsed if the Packet company failed in any
OF Its requirements to place this new vessel
in the line.
Year: 1872

VIRGINIA HALL.-The entertainment
at Virginia Hall last evening was of a most
novel and interesting character. The feats
OF the strong man and woman and of the
little genius who manipulates the wine
glasses are truly wonderful, exhibiting a
strength of muscle and scientific appiica-
ton of physical power which we were
wholly unprepared to witness. The per-
formances are pleasantly interspersed with
song, dance and comedy, and are certainly
not only wholly unobjectionable, but well
worthy of the liberal patronage of the pub
hc. The matinee this evening is attracting
large audience, and tonight the best ef-
forts of the company, including the beauti-
ful Hyams sisters, will be excited to enter
tain and amuse those who attend.
Year: 1872

THE FoUNTAIN.-The street fountain.
which is the gift of the Richmond Normal
School to the city of Richmond, was to-day
placed in its position in front Of the post
office, on Main street, and the connection
formed with the street water pipes. The
formal ceremony of opening and dedicating
the fountain will soon take place, due no
tice Of which will be given through the pub
lie prints.
Year: 1872

Twenty FIVE shearers were at work on
the Acor. Each workman had trap
door close to him, out of which he
pushed his sheep as soon as the fleece
was oil, into little pen, so that it
could be seen if the animal had been
cut too much with the shears, or was
badly shorn in any other respect.


A very expert shearer can take off l20
feeces in day, but the average is about
eighty TO each man. They get sl per
hundred, and found. They have cook
of their own, with as much bread and
mutton, tea and sugar, IS they can con.
sumo. They work at least fourteen
hours out of the twenty-four, and, with
a flock of $4,000 sheep, make good
deal Of money.


Two boys are constantly employed in
bringing armfuls of rolled up fleeces to
the wool tables. The sorters at once
open the fleece and pronounce to which
bin it belongs. Two or three men
standing behind then roll up the feeces
again and put them on shelf divided
into compartments, which were labeled
80 that the kind of wool could be told
at a glance. These bins are then emp
tied into trucks and carried off TO the
press, where the bales are packed. The
fieeces are tumbled in and forced down
by heavy screw press, till the bale,
which is kept open in . large square
frame, is as full as it can hold. The
canvas top is then put on, tightly sewn,
four iron pins are removed, and the
sides Of the frame fall away. The bale
is now complete, and ready to be hoist
ed by crane into the loft above, where
it has the brand Of the sheep painted
ON it, with its weight, and to what class
the wool belongs.-Reois.o of Station Life
in Nsw Zealand.
Year: 1872

We two will stand In the shadow here


To sec the bride as she passes by.
Ring soft and low, ring loud and clear,


Ye Ginning bells that swing on high!
Look look she comesl The air grows sweet


with the fragrant breath of the orange blooms,
And the flowers she treads beneath her feet


Die In food Of perfumes!
She comes! she comes The happy bells


with their joyous clamor I'LL the air,
While the great organ dies and swells,


Soaring to trembling heights Of prayerl
OH rare arc her robes Of silken sheen,


And the pearls thlt geem on her bosom's snow;
But rarer tho grnce OF her royal mien;


Her hairs fine gold, and her cheeks young glow.
Daiaty and fair as folded rose,


Fresh as a violet dewy sweet,
Chasto as a lily, she hardly knows


That there are rough paths fer other feet;
For Love hath shielded her, Honor kept


Watch beside her by night and day;
And Evil out from her sight hath crept,


Trai,ius its slow length far awsy. ...--a-.-..
Now in her perfect womanhood,


In all the wealth Of her matchless charms,
Lovely and beautiful, pure and good,


She yields herself TO her lovers arms,
Hark! how the Jubiant voices ring!


Lo. as we stand in the shadow here,
While far above us the gay bells swing,


catch the CLEAN Of the happy tear!
The pageant is over Come with me


To the other sid, OF the town, / pray,
Ere the sun goes down in the deepening sea


And the nigh; falls around ls chill and gray.
In the dim church porch an hour ago,


We waited the brides fair face to see
Now life has a sadder sight to show,


4 darker picture for you and me.
No need to seek for the shadow here,


There are shadows lurking everywhere;
These streets in the brightest days are drear,


And black as the blackness Of despair
Bat this is the house. Take heed my friend,


The stairs rotten, the way is dim
And up the flights, as we still ascend,


Creep stealthy phlntoms dark and grim.
Enter this chamber. Day by day,


Alone in this chill and ghostly room,
child-a woman-which is 1t, pray


Despairingly waits for the hour Of doom
All as she rings her hands so pale,


No gleam of wedding ring you see;
There is nothing to tell. You know the tale
God help her now in her misery
dare not judge her. l only know
That love was to her sin and a snare,
While to the bride Of an hour ago


1t brought all blessings its hands could bear!
1 only know that to one it came
Laden with honor and Joy and peace;
Its gifts to the other were woe and shame,
And burning pain that shall never cease!
I only know that the soul Of one
Has been pearl in golden case;
That Of the other pebble thrown
| Idly down in wayside place,
Where all day long strange footsteps trod,
And the bold bright sun drank up the dew
Yet both were women. o righteous God,
| Thou only canst judge between the two!