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Year: 1875

New YORK, Dec. a.


This evening, about 7:1i, VIM. NJ. Tweed
escaped from the custody of officers while on
a visit to his wife at his old home, corner OF
Madison avenue and Fifteenth street.


1t seems that for several weeks back MIR.
Tweed has been taken from Ludlow Street
Jail to his house, about SIX O'Clock, Where ne
remained short time with his family. On
this occasion Tweed asked the officers TO per-
nit him TO have few moments private con-
yersation with his wife. This privilege was
granted him, and he went upstairs. Alter
he had been gone about fifteen minutes the
officers concluded that it was about time to
start for Ludlow, and asked a son OF the BOSS
to step upstairs and call his father. The
Young man went up, and after few moments
returned, and in the coolest manner possible
told the Sheriff:


"Pa is gone. He is not upstairs"


Then ensued a scene. The officers rushed
up and down stairs, searched every possible
spot where the burly form of the boss"
could be concealed, but all in vain. He had
broken from his tolls and was making one
bold effort for liberty. The telegraph was set
in operation, and men dispatched in every
direction in search Of the fugitive.


Sheriff Conner joined in the hunt and had
men sent to cover every possible place OF
exit from the city. Matsell and Wallins
Joined the party and assisted in devising
means to secure the capture of the noted
criminal. But it was the unanimous feeling
that all their efforts would prove futile, and
that even then he was far beyond their reach.


The police called at the residence OF the
notorious Mrs. McMulien, but, as was antlcl'
pated, no trace of him was found In that
quarter.


The precise manner of his escape isstill un.
known, but it is thought that it was done
through the sanction of the Jail warden and ol
friends in league; that he was at once taken to
the bay and placed on vessel that is now bear
ing him away to some South American State
where no extradtion treaty can molest OF
make him afraid
Year: 1875

CARTWRIGHT q JAMES have just
retitted their jewelry store and re-
ceived a large stock Of gold jewelry
and plated ware of the finest quality,
also watches and clocks Of every
variety, anil from the best factories
in the world. All are respectfully
invited to call and examine their
stock.
Year: 1875

WE are glad to learn that Harry
Webb is doing successful business
in Dodgevile. He is an excellent
barber and deserves good patron
age Those who go to see him once
will, like the bread cast upon the
water, return again.
Year: 1875

Some space in this issue is devoted to the
voice of General Butler on the currency
question, as expressed by him in New York
last week. The speech in its entirety would
fill nearly two pages of the REPUBLICAN,
but the abstract presents the salient points,
as PUBLISHED in the New York Herald
Whether the views of the distinguished
statesman are right or wrong, they are GER
tainly ably presented, and our readers will
be glad to know just what they are.
Year: 1875

The great desideratum of Southern Califor-
mia, without which the richest land is con-
verted into desert, and with it the desert is
converted into a garden, is here easily obtain
ed in great abundance. Surface water is found
at q depth of ten or fifteen feet, and
Year: 1875

Has been laid out on the township line three
miles South and three-quarters of mile West
of Norwalk Station. A quarter-section ofland
is included within the town plat. 1t is the in
tention to make this town the center of one of
the richest farming communities in Los An
geles county. At the last sale, town lots sold
for from $50 to $l8l each, and many have since
changed hands at advanced figures.


Arrangements are now being made for the
establishment of Methodist Episcopal
Church, and the erection of house of wor-
ship.


A lot will be given to any Church or Society
that will erect thereon q buildiag for public
use.
Year: 1875

Public School building, to cost over $4,000
is now being erected and will be completed
before the second sale. The percentage of the
last sale devoted to the erection of this build
ing amounted to over $4,000, and the same
percentage no per cent. on town property and
2H per cent. on farm property will be given
for the same purpose from the proceeds of the
next sale
Year: 1875

Can be readily and SURELY obtained at
depth of from one hundred and thirty to Two
hundred feet. There are many flowing wells
in the immediate vicinity, and within the ar
tesan belt no failure to get flowing water has
ever occurred. Responsible parties propose
to sink artesian wells everywhere on the tract
and guarantee wateror make no charge there
for. The tOWpOf
Year: 1875

1ha enterprise Of THE TRIBUNE in furnishing
tho secret-society news OF the day has been
warmly commended, aud the nisgivings that
were entertained as to ita appreciation and the
permanency OF the " column haze been dis
sipsted. The 'items," however, must mainly
c!ma from tho brethren, and hence they are
again requested not to neglect sending to this
Office for publication whatever will ba OF interest
to the uaft Of the Northwest
Year: 1875

pieces, and the floor found over mile
away. A very valuable orchard, one of
two in that section of country, was com
pletely twisted to pieces A large amount
of clothing and bedding was blown into
the woods and torn into shreds. One man
was lucky enough in his misfortunes to
find an old shoe out by his stable in which
he had deposited ninety.nine dollars. He
also had some silver pieces which were
blown around, but he succeeded in finding
them, all but one piece. Several horses
were badly injured. Mr.. Marshall lost
one of considerable value.
Year: 1875

A NATIONAL CONVENTION OF COLoRED
EDITORS was recently held IN Cincinnati,
which was attended by representatives
from every colored newspaper in the coun-
try and by some leading men of the col
ored race not connected with the press.
The question of civil rights was dis
cussed.
Year: 1875

THE committee engaged in counting the
funds in the United States Treasury report
that all is correct except the $47 900
which was stolen some time ago. They
have Investigated this matter also, and re-
port that they believe it was taken by
some one connected with the depart
ment
Year: 1875

THE conscience fund of the Treasury
Department was enlarged $50 recently in
consequence of remittance from some
person in Pittsburgh, Pa, who, in years
gone by, had failed truly to report his in
come
Year: 1875

The whole amount Of debt tor which
the people Of Delaware are liable is
s., ,250, 900. To meet this the State has
invested at interest sl,123,ls9. So that
were it necessary to pay the State debt,
it might be done next year, provided the
bondholders would receive pay for their
State bonds, without increasing the
present rate Of tax. This would require
the uss Of the school fund for this pur-
pose, which belongs to the people to use
as they deem best for the public good.
In reference to the use Of the school
fand for this purpose the Governor, in
his Message, says:


II can contemplate but one contingen-
ey, and that, it is to be hoped, a very re-
mote one, which, in my opinion, would
Justify such action. IL the Congress of the
United States. by the passage of a bill
now pending in the House of Represen-
tatives. or by the adoption Of any similar
measure, should interfere with the edu-
cationsl interest Of the State for the
purpose Of compelling the education OF
white and colored children in mixed
schools, the Legislature, in my Judgment
WOtllu uOt Ouly Dt JiSJihcu, puu ic4uhCn
by public sentiment in the State, to call
in the Investments sci apart for common
schools and apply the same to the pay.
ment Of the public debt


We presume that the great mass ol
the white PED of the State agree with
the proposition of the Governor.


In connection with this matter we
may add that as Delaware furnished
more than her quota Of volunteers fol
the late war, and paid out Of her treasu
ry over q million of dollars for substi
tutes for the army, she is justly entitled
to the reimbursement of that money b!
the General Government And it woul(
perhaps be proper to set it aside as
school fund. With this fund as basis
and having no State debt, light ta,
would be sufficient to give us goo,
schools in every county in the State.
Year: 1875

LAMPS NEEDED.-Wo respectfully beg
leave to call the attention of the Lamp
Committee Of Council to the need of a
couple of lamps on Front street between
French and Market. This is one of the
great thoroughfares for pedestrians, but
it is so dark frequently that persons are
liable to serious injury from not being
able to observe tire frequent passage of
vehicles. Carriages move so noiselessly
upon the railway track that life is often
endangered. We colild refer to a case
Of very recent occurrence wherein a
gentleman received black eye" from
being struck by the pole of n carriage
while on this street. 1t approached
him in the darkness so quietly He wore
this evidence OF his narrow escape from
serious injury for more than q week In
addition, the frequent noise from tn,
moving Of locomotives and cars very
often browns the slight noise which
vehicles make when on the railway
Tho bad condition OF tho pavements OF
this part of Front street Is another rca
son why it should be better lighted.
Year: 1875

BoBY FoUNp.-Adyices thro'
an indirect source from Port
Townsend, state that the body
OF another victim of the 31-fated
Pacific disaster has been found,
1t is supposed to be that of a
San Francisco gentleman who
took passage from Port Towns
end.


Since the above was in type
we have learned further partlc-
ulars. The body was that of a
Mr.. Hastings. He had on his
person a large amout'ofjewelry,
including a very large diamond
pin and u handsome gold watch
and chain, winch was found on
the boIy, He also had with him
d considerable amount OF money
in gol'l notes and drafts which
he is suppose to have been de-
posted IN the purser.s safe as
none Of it was found on the DO
dy.
Year: 1875

a An attempt was made last
evening to break into this office.
The nolse made by a young man
who sleeps in the Office, IN cock
ing his revolver alarmed the
burglar and he made of. What
on earth he expected to steal
from u printing office we have
not learned.
Year: 1875

THE LADIES MAY BALL.-The Dance
at the Theater last Friday evening was a
very pleasant affair and reflects credit on
the Ladies of st. Johns Chapter of the
Eastern Star, under whose auspices it was
gotten up. The Supper was served on the
stage and deserves great praise, as bet
ter was never provided. The tables were
arrayed invitingly, and the dancers did
ample justice to the repast, of which there
was an abundance. A new feature, and one
creative of much mirth and merriment,
was the Bon Bon Dance which was intro
auced for the first time in Weaverville,
and unanimously voted grand success.
We hope to see other new and novel fea
lures introduced into the Dances given
here, as they are indeed amusing, and af-
ford an opportunity to work off the exu-
berant spirits manifested by the gay and
lively dancers. The attendance at the
May Ball was just enough for a pleasant
time and was sufficient to make it fnan-
cial success.
Year: 1875




The wear and tear of city life are a Sc
we're tax upon the strongest constitutions.
The hurry and hustle and anxietes Of
business keep the nervous system in a
state Of unnatural tension during business
hours, and in the end impair the vigor and
elasticity of the vital organization. The
penalty of all undue excitement is subse-
quent exhaustion. The best remedy for
it, whatever the cause, is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the tonic and Alternative
properties Of which rapidly diffuse them
selves through the entire system, revive
and reinforce every dormant faculty, and
restore natural condition of body and
mind. Some moral retormers insist upon
the disuse Of all stimulants. This is, to
say the least, irrational. All competent
physicians admit that pure, medicated
stimulant is one of the most useful reme-
dies known. AS tonic and invigorant
for the aged and langud, Hostetter's Bit
ters has no equal. 1t is the sheet-anchor
of the feeble and debilitated. In all eli
mates and in every disorder which breaks
down the bodily strength, it is an abso-
lutte specific. 1t is also an invaluable
remedy for sea-sickness. The nausea and
retching caused by the pitching and roll
ing Of a vessel at sea paralyzes the bodily
and mental energies and those who suffer
from it would do we'll to resort to the Bit
ters as a means of sure and permanent
relief. No steamer should sail without
supply of the article. Among the botan-
ic ingredients of which it is composed are
some of the most powerful blood depur-
ents the vegetable kingdom affords. Con-
sequently it not only invigorates, but also
purifies the system through the natural
sluices that nature has provided.
Year: 1875

STILL LIvEs.-Last week we gave cur
rency through our columns to the rumor
that Prof Buck, writing teacher, recent
ly died on the railroad. Prof. Buck has
since been seen at Chico, alive and bloom
ing, so we are willing to apologize.
Year: 1875

Ann Hitchcock missed the trai n for
College Point, Long Island on Monday
night. While sitting In the depot at
Hunters Point she took $40 note
from her pocketbook and left the place
to procure a carriage. AS she was
crossing the street she was met by
three men. who threw her to the ground
and placed handkerchief saturated
with chloroform over her face. After
accomplishing their purpose they rob-
bed her of her wallet, containing 500
in bonds ON the Mechanics and Ira
der's Bank of New York. Some time
afterwards she was found by an officer
to whom she told her story.
Year: 1875

1--WE repeat our statement of the fact
the whipping system in this State is
relic of the Slave era. 1t is the public
administration of the plantation pun
ishment. 1t was designed as terror to
free negroes, bat they are beinl crowd
I'd away from the enjoyment of its bsn-
efits by "the proud Caucasian. Com
DlerclaL.


The SLAVE era" points to time so
remote that the Commercial would find
it difficult to fix its commencement.
Whether the whipping system" had
its origin before OF since men were en-
slaved is hardly worth discussing There
seems constant effort in the Radical
papers to undcrrate and defame the
work OF the men who lived during the
elrly history OF our country, and those
who succeeded them down to very re-
cent date. The period which the Com
@serctal designs TO stigmatize as :ths
slave era" may be pointed to as the
proadest in the history Of the United
States. The people who framed what
Is termed the slave code" had no supe-
riors in their day in any country. We
feel confident we express the almost
unanimous opinion Of the white people
of Delaware. (outside Of few Radicals
whom the Commercial represents,) when
we say the men who inspired our laws
were superior in wisdom, while the con-
slant development Of the corrupt prac.
tlces and irregularities" Of Radical off,
cials prove they were far more honest
than the men who represent the party
that seeks to stigmatize them.


The whipping post was no doubt
adopted in the first place as an econom.
ical mode of punishment. We have no
doubt it has been continued in Delaware
IN part because the population Of the
State was too small to afford the expense
attending penitentiary and the elabo-
rate system OF punishment Of the larger
States. But unless there soon comes a
change for the better in the North ern
population we believe we shall see some
OF the States that have abolished whip.
ping resorting to it again. 1t is far
more humane punishment than some OF





the modes adopted in the institutions IN
some of our Northern citiss. The reye-
latlons OF some Of the scenes in soms %
the Houses Of Refuge" recently are
sucn as would make the whipping at
New Castle comparatively trifing af-
fair.


III the proud Caucasian steals. he
VIII certainly be whipped, and we have
no more compassion for him than for
the negro. But we cannot see why IL
should SO delight the Commercial to find
there were ten whites whipped at New
Castle to seren negroes. We should not
object to this if the Commercial would
even remind its readers at the same
time that the proportion of the white pop.
niation to the negro is about as eight
TO one, and that several of the whites
who graced the post were from its edi-
tors native State, and come down upon
our people as bummers or vagrants.


The negroes are all Radicals, conse-
qn'ntly our white people are mostly De-
Moeratsj but it happens badly for the
Commercial that the whites that were
whipped were chiefly Radicals and meu
VINO have voted that ticket and not I'M.
frequently been heard to d-n the post
Year: 1875

eaS There should be large meeting
GA saturday evening to decide whether
there shall be an exhibition by the Hor.
ticultaral Society. This matter is Of
great interest to the Home for Friend.
less Children" to which all the money
1nA' is made by the exhibition is ap-
Pfopriated. Attend the meeting and
help worthy object.
Year: 1875

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Marquette Mining Journal


He was always mad During the flush
times of 1928 he used to loaf around
the docks and invite sundry and divers
persons to climb up and sit on the fleshy
part of his arm. he was muscular, and
he knew it. In the bloom and pride of
early manhood, he was as the lofty hol-
lyhock topping over the modest catnip.
He wore his pants stuffed into high ton
boots, strap girting his waist, blue fan
mel shirt turned under low down on his
breast, and broad hat that swept away
from his beetling forehead like the FAN
tail Of ferryboat. When barge load
of coal or limestone tied up on the dock,
he would shove his hands inside the ton
of his pantaloons, swagger up to the
edge Of the pier and spurt out three
gills Of tobacco juice. This was the size
Of his,mouth. He was slow, deliberate
and great. II he heard Of a fighting
mate on board any OF the vessels in port,
or even common sailor whom nature
had upholstered, as it we're, to order, he
longed for his blood, and sought him out
with an earnestness that was beautiful in
its devotion. Everybody liked him. He
was frank, open hearted and would Just as
leave kick your head as look at you. If he
desired drink, sll he did was to saunter
up to one Of his numerous admirers and
inquire what the Governor Of North Car
olina said to the Governor of South Car
olina, and the reply of the latter Execu-
tive, that he considered it long time
between drinks, usually ending in
quenching his thirst at somebody else's
expense. He was bruiser from Bruis-
erville, he was, and admitted, reluctantly,
that he had cleaned out no less than
four circuses and eleven canal boats Gu
ring the course Of his cheerful and hap
Ply existence. Buffalo Tom came up on
an ore barge, just to find out who he
was, and went back with data aud infor.
nation that exceeded his most sanguine
expectations. The Detroit Pile Driver
came up, had an interview, and bis friends
made him as comfortable as possible on
his way back to the city. The panic
came, and he smiled a lofty smile, step
ped on board the cars, and beat his way
out to Utah. Last winter snow slide
rushed down the mountain side and
buried him sixteen feet deep, but he
gradually wriggled out, came to the sur
face, and requested them to fetch on a
decent snow slide if they we're going to
have any truck with him!
Year: 1875

'or the Ledger.l


Oh. bury me by my mother,
Near the home where / was born,
Where the mocking-birds sing sweetly
At the rosy light Of morn
Oh, bury me by my mother,
Meath the weeping willow tree,
When I'm sleeping underneath it
Let its branches wave Ger me
Oh, bury me by my mother.
Plant a white rose Ger my grave,
When I'm resting on her bosom
May it Ger our ashes wave
Oh, bury me by my mother,
Near the dear old babbling brook;
Step softly Ger the grassy mound.
When upon eur graves you look.
Oh, bury me by my mother,
Where the dark pines moanful wave.
Where wildwood flowers are blooming
Sweetly DER her silent grave.
Oh. bury me by my mother
Let me see her smiling face;
As l near the gates of heaven,
Let me feel her soft embrace.
Oh, bury me by my mother
Let me nestle on her breast.
Now sing to me, dear. Of heaven.
That sweet haven of the blest.
Oh, bury me by my mother.
At the dear old place l love.
Then will sleep beside her in
Our beautiful home above.


MRS. NJ. e. RICHARDSON
June TO- 1879
Year: 1875

An Agent Wanted for Each Town


and County in the United states.


Parties desiring to act as agents must ac-
company their application by letter Of recon-
mendation as to character and responsibility
from and signed by the editor Of a newspaper
published in the town or county for which
agent proposes to act. The agency is to sell
the bonds of the Industrial Exhibition COM
Year: 1875

May we not expect the frienGs of this paper to make an earnest, uni-8 ted effort to extend greatly it's circu- lation and thus help to increase it's influence. We will literally re- ward those who work for us. Read CT, can you not form a club in your neighborhood and secure this sew ing machine premium. A few hours of well-directed effort will obtain 1t. Postmasters ill the smaller towns and villages can, with a little thought and effort, easily send us the requisite nnmber of names. Has the parsonage q sewing ma chine? If not, call upon few la dies and gentlemen of the congre- gation. Tell them your plan and ask them to help. In the congrega- tion 30 names can with little diffi- culty be secured. Send us the $75 and we will forward for one year this paper to each of the 50 subscrib- CTS, which will pay them the full value of their Subscriptions, and ill addition, we will make present, to any person you may designate, of beautiful sixty dollar Sewing Machine. How easily club can be formed in the Masonic or Odd Fellows or Temperance Societies or in the Grange? Is there not de- pending upon your society some poor widow to whom sewing ma chine would be for years to come a blessing? Pass the subscription paper. fifty persons subscribing for this journal at S1.50 each, will secure for themselves, without any extra change, the paper for one year and a most valuable present for some needy family. Try it, friends. Don't wait! Begin the work at once. Send us word that you have undertaken the formation of such club.

 Remember, the machines are war ranted to be perfectly new, latest improved, and in perfect order.
Year: 1875

The robbery which was perpe- trated upon the Post Office at this place last Sunday night a week ago, but which has been kept quiet by request of the Post Mas ter in hopes of gaining some clue that would lead to the apprehen- sion of the thief, is still vailed in mystery. It was at first supposed that the thief had entered the Post Office at the front door by means of key made for the purpose; but subsequent investigation proves that the entrance was effected by forcing the bolt at the back door, which gave admittance to a back room. The door which led from this room to the Post Office was then opened by chiseling around the bolt. The thief, whoever he was, was evidently well acquainted with the premises and the situation of the desks and money drawer for nothing was molested except the drawer containing the money and registered package. About $20 in money and some registered matter was abstracted from the drawer, which was locked again.

 Suspicion rests strongly upon a youngster of doubtful character by the name of Barnwell, who has since sloped from the country.