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Year: 1872

A citizen of Gosport, the other night, mis-
took his wife's yeast bottle for his favorite
little brown Jug" and took ''long pull and
strong pulp therefrom. He is now regard
ed as rising man.
Year: 1872

The'latest popular method of testing the
''degree of Humidity" of any man who smells
like the city agency, is to ask him to pro-
nounce the name of the Portland Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Year: 1872

great party of the past, and rebuild the
throne and spread the canopy for the great
party of the future.


The most gratifying development Of the
meeting was the tribute paid to Governor
WarmOth's fidelity to the Republican party,
his interest in the State and his general in
fluence as a public man. Said one of the
most influential speakers at this mass meet
ing sit is humiliating thing for Democrat
to acknowledge and bitter pill for
an opponent of Warmoth to swallow,
but it must be done. Governor War
moth has called this meeting; you are
here, and l am here at his bid
ding, but Warmoth is a thousand times bet
ter than Kellogg and those associated with
him on the ticket. Another said: zone Of
our newspapers has called the concessions
of RefOrmers and Democrats to Warmoth
an infamous alliance. Well, | am ready
tor the infamous alliance;" and he went
on to give such cogent and pressing reasons
why all parties should unite to beat the
CustOmhOuse faction, that though a young
man his age was forgotten in his eloquence
by the Oldest and staunchest of the Demo-
cratic party.


Altogether, we regard this as great
fourth of July. The day was rightfully
seized upon as fitting time for the meeting
of citizens to devise means by which to de-
feat the selfish horde at the CustOmhouse
While the meeting progressed, 200 guns
were fired in celebration both of the
fourth" and the prospective redemption of
our State. Four flags were thrown to the
breeze, embellished with the names Of Gree
ley and Brown, while but one, and that in
front of the United States postOfice, bore
the names of Grant aud Wilson. By the
next fourth of July, Greeleys name will
float from the top Of the postoffce, too.


CADDO.
Year: 1872


active part in the campaign.


Colonel Badger, Superintendent of Police.
fatty denies the malicious charge of the
Citizens Guard that he had sent to all the
captains of precincts Greeley and Brown
petitions, with the threat that failure to
sign on the part of any member Of the force
would cause his instant dismissal. Circu-
lars were sent among the police, as among
all other classes of citizens, and only those
subscribed to the sentim ent as desired to.
Not all the captains, even, signed the call,
and quite a number of the men failed to do
so, which shows that there are men on the
force who have very little patriotism or po-
Htieal sense. But SO long as they are good
policemen they win not be disturbed.


Most amusing somersaults the Grant
organs are making on the Greeley question
From the day of his nomination at Cincin-
matt they have ridiculed the idea that he
could gain the support of the Democracy,
and predicted his indignant rejection by the
Baltimore convention. Now that such rati-
fcation next Tuesday is inevitable, they
grin and grimace and profess to find much
cause for qualification therein. As Gree
ley's friends are also well pleased, we and
the Citizens Guard can tickle each other
nicely on this question. But we claim the
last laugh-say about the ninth of Novem-
Der next.


1t is related of a prominent candidate on
the Baton Rouge ticket that he came hence !
much elated at his success, and sought the
of his wife.


'fNow, my DEAR" said the lady, II have
no objection to your getting office; but your
association with these horrible Africans
makes yolt smell bad. Stay away from
them"


"But then they won't vote for me-
"Say to them you have weak nerves
1t won't do"


"Then drench yourself with carboic acid
gas"


This the candidate agreed to do; but the
question is, how comes it the colored people
select candidate Of such delicate sensibi-
fias
Year: 1872

Many people like newspapers, but
few preserve them; yet the most inter.
csting reading imaginable i. file OF
old newspapers it brings up the very
age Of lis issue. with all its hustle and
everyday affairs, marking is genius
and its spirit, more than the most labor
ed description Of the historian.
Year: 1872

BRUSSELS November IA general Conference of Jews IS in session here. The delegates from Roumania have laid before it the condition of their people in the Municipalities, and they propose to petition the Roumanian Chamber tor full civil and political rights, and they state that 1t is the intention of their people to emigrate en masse to America.
Year: 1872

haps we may proftably inquire how far there
is justification for divulging sins OF which We
have proof and whether some punishment
cannot be devised for the malicious enemies OF
society who tell the truth about their fellow
men and women without any reasonable provo
cation. How arc the sins of adisreputable youth
to be cast off If the penitent must carry about
the burden of the past in plain sight OF all the
worldY Surely. there ought to be some protec-
ton for those who would purge themselves
and live cleanly. No one charges that Lady
Twiss had discredited her high position by
any misconduct since she became wife. 1t
is evident indeed, from the general belief In
her innocence, that the Offenses OF her former
life, whatever they may have been, had been
buried out of sight. So far as the worid
knows, her home was happy, and 1t was no
doubt decOrOus. The defamation OF sucn
life as hers must latterly have been is nothing
better than driving her back to the shame
from which she is supposed to have escaped,
and proclaimng to all who may have fallen
like her that for them there shall DO no
mercy, no hope of a new and reputable lite'
This species of defamation is worse than an
ordinary libel. The slander which is all he
may wound, but the slander which ls truth
must kill. For the reckless gOssip-monger
who circulates falsehOOd that is refuted In
an hour and harms nobody but its author, the
law provides severe penalties; but for the
heartless and conscienceless enemy who brings
irreparable ruin upon family by mallciously
telling truth which ought not to be told, we
have no punishment all. Which shows now
broad the distinction is between justice ana
the law.
Year: 1872

CONNECTICUT holds her election next Monday,
and all appearances forecast Republican tri-


umph The activity, energy, enthusiasm, so
far as these are apparent, are all on that side.
We Judge that four times as many meetings
have been held by Republicans as by Demo-
Gratis, and that many of the ablest and most
effective speakers in the country have can
vassed the State in behalf of the Republican
ticket, while comparatively few have spoken
on the other side. Unless there is an under
current whereof there are no surface indica-
tions, Gov. Jewell and his associates will be
elected by the People, with Legislature
Republican in both branches by decided
majorities. Under these aspects, The Times


wishes that The TRIBUNE would "give the


Republicans in Connecticut hearty sup


"port," and especially that it would "contrive


"to say few good words about Gov.
"Jewell."


Gov. Jewell never needed our good word
that he did not have it, and we think it will
90 further with the people of Connecticut when
they see that we do not hesitate to do justice
also to the ability and worth of his cOmpet-
itor, the Hon. Richard D. Hubbard Each of
these candidates honors his party, and which
ever of them is elected will serve with advan-
tage to the State and credit to himself. Re-
publicans will vote for Gov. Jewell, Democrats
for Mr.. Hubbard, as is right. Disparagement
of either will only operate to the damage of
the party that countenances the attack.


We recently met many leading Republicans
during a casual visit to Hartford and were
assured by them that they deprecated the
efforts simultaneously made by The Times and
The World to ALLEVIATE the anti Grant Repub-
licans from the support of the Republican
ticket. They stated truly that they had said
or done nothing to justify this alienation
that their delegates to the National Conven-
ton were wholly unpledged, and free to do
whatever should, at the decisive moment, ap-
pear to be most advisable, and that they were
neither able nor willing to do without the
support of those Republicans who were Op-
posed to Gen. Grants denomination. One of
them assured us that he should write to The
Times to demonstrate against its course on
this point. They had taken their own posi-
ton deliberately-it was one of unequivocal
toleration-and they protested against the
intermeddling of outsiders to change or mis-
represent it. Such we believe to be the gen.
eral sentiment of the Republicans of that
State-such the spirit In which they conf
IDENTITY expect to triumph.
Year: 1872

One marvel duly promulgated produces another.
Last week We chronicled an extraordinary old gen.
tleman in Georgia upon which still more extra
ordinary old gentleman writes to us from Cold
water, (happy nameD in the State of Michigan. that
he Is sxtyeght years Of age that he never uttered
All OATH never used dimes worth Of tobacco, never
bought or sold drop VI WHISKY for himself though
Year: 1872

Some second thoughts and stray facts about
the late English Thanksgiving, given by
London correspondent of THE TRIBUNE. will
be found entertaining. The writer has taken
practical view of the whole case which is
Characteristic, we may say, of the people of
London as well.
Year: 1872

Citizens of Texas are in Washington en-
deavoring to secure the Intervention OF the
Government to put an end to the irregulan-
ties which prevail on the Mexican border.
Their complaints are reasonable and just
though it is quite possible that the Mexlcans
have sometimes suffered from reprisals on the
part of our own lawless citizens. But 1t is
notorious that something very like guerrilla
warfare exists on the boundary line between
Texas and Mexico, in which the Mexicans are
chiefly aggressors. We have silently suffered
from Mexico many injuries which we would
not have taken without instant resentment
from stronger nation. We sympathize with
the unfortunate Republic, struggling with IN
ternal diss ensions; but the time has certainly


come for the United States Government firmly


to insist that the Mexican Government shall


maintain an efficient police system on the Rc
| Grande and be responsible for these repeated
| breaches of international law.
Year: 1872

That is to say: beside paying the interest
On the cost of these Canals, our people must
be taxed more than Nine Hundred Thousand
Dollars per annum to keep them in operatlon'
though they are practically unused!


This might be borne if they had just been
finished, and their commerce were rapidly In
creasing but, in fact, it is steadily declining.
Iook ut this disseminating contrast
Year: 1872

What IS to Dc SAID 10 mat!


Of course, the people are told that the
Democrats were in power last year, and that
their Canal expenditure was lavish and prodi-
Gal. We believe that is so. They will be
further told that, the Republicans having since
come in, signal frugality and integrity will
characterize this years administration; and
this, let us hope. will prove true.
But, let the very best be done with them that
can be, and these Canals cannot be kept in
order at cost of less than Half Million
Dollars per annum, while their total income
cannot exceed $5O,OOO. How long will the
people choose to pay the difference to keep
Canals going on which next to nothing is
carriedf
Year: 1872

After long struggle, the Senate has. so far
as its action goes, repealed the income tax
already accrued, provided for repeal of Inter
nal Revenue taxes after July next, abolished
the duty on tea and coffee, and reduced the
duties ten per cent on a number of important
articles This action is calculated to upset the
tariff and, to some extent, to derange the
business of the country, though the promised
repeal of Internal Revenue taxes will be hailed
rs a boon. What the House is to do with
this bill must be done quickly, if the country
is TO be relieved.
Year: 1872

The Charter made considerable progress in
the Senate, yesterday, and that body seems to
have gotten safely over the rocks which it
was expected would be found in the Depart
sments of Finance and Public Works. The
retention of Commissioner Van Mort viii be
received with general satisfaction, as he
has large share of public con-
hdence in his abilities and integrity.
The Finance Department naturally caused the
Senate much anxious labor and debate, and
the result, which leaves Controller Green in
Office, will satisfy many excellent citizens.
Tho statement that the final passage of the
Year: 1872

The independence Company, who
own atract of land of over sixty acres,
established 2 nursery for the pur-
pose of covering their extensive sur
face ground with fruit and foresttr trees.
This is move in the right direction,
and should be inflated by all cOmpa-
nies owning land suitably situated.
If this mode Of improving mineral
lands had been adopted by the early
lniners. the foothills would be dotted
with cheerful homes. and many fam
lilies might he happy in the possession
of an orchard now in full bearing.
A little more attention spent on the
surroundings of our mines and quartz
mills would not hurt. Tree planta-
tions are not expensive, but they are
useful and ornamental Mt the same
time Grass Valley Union, April
18th.
Year: 1872

4 handsome young woman. an al
legged widow, is Enoch-Ardening,
New York, with success. She gets a
man to engage to marry her and set
tie on her in advance so much money.
then her first husband rushes in with
n long beard and n revolver. and that
is the last Philip Ray ever sees of the
widow and the settlement.
Year: 1872

Weather Bureau.


The present attempt to adapt the meteor.
illogical reports to the varied and vital wants
of agriculture is one Of the most practical and
significant ideas of modern science. The
HERALD has at different times suggested the
possibility and value of such plan, and we
are glad to see that under the sanction of a
lazy enacted by the last Congress, the Sig
nal Officer has earnestly entered upon the
work Of bringing the reports within tho reach
of the rural districts Of the country. - -


Less than ten years ago, and very shortly
after the allied fleets Of England and France
before the walls of Sebastapol had been well
nigh rescued from destruction by timely
storm warming, M. lie yerrier predicted that
the time was near when the farmers Of France
would claim from the government the benefits
of the meteorological system which has proved
so acceptable to the maritime populations.
This prediction was verified in France
almost as soon as uttered, and IN
this country the utility Of the Signal
Service in warning the mariner had
scarcely been observed when the agricultural
societies all over the country began to ask the
extension of the system so as to meet their Pc
culiar necessities. In obedience to this latter
demand the last Congress gave the fullest
authority to the Secretary of War for the en-
largement of the Weather Bureau, and, as we
learn, it now only remains for the farmers Of
the country to come forward and cooperate
with the Chief Signal Officer in specifying the
information they desire and in utilizing what
is daily furnished them through the press


The study of meteorology, in its application
to the wants Of tillage and husbandry, is as old
as man himself, because 1t is the prime and
primeval necessity of him who must cultivate
the soil and in the sweat of his brow eat his
bread The only question for the farmer now
s, will he avail himself of the meteorological
labors of the Signal Bureau and the scientific
observations and deductions of its officers or
betake himself to the narrow resources of his
own vigilance, or, what is more common and,
Year: 1872

counts are finally closed another ten MIL
lions will have to be paid Besides
the loss Of Alsace and Lorraine, which will
largely diminish the revenue, the French State
Will have had to borrow through the war
nearly four hundred thousand million dollars,
1t Is also estimated that, considering the terms
on which France will be compelled to borrow.
the annual addition to the dead weight must
be upwards Of one hundred million dollars.
making the whole annual dead weight four
hundred millions, instead Of one hundred and
twenty millions, which was the sum before thu,
war. Such enormous figures compel us to say
that the immediate future for France ia NOT
bright 1t is impossible to refuse to admit
that France in misfortune has revealed large
amount of vitality but nobly as she hax
done, 1t cannot be said that she Is quite meet
ing her obligations. The new taxes are not
proving so fruitful as was expected Thirty
per cent additional taxation Is a heavy BURDEN
for France to bear, and 1t will not be at all
wonderful If this burden has to be borne for
many generations to come. If such burden
effectually binds France to keep the peace the
misfortune Of the French people may prove a
gain to humanity.
Year: 1872

The Condition of the French Treasury.


In prospect of a fresh French loan being
put upon the markets of the world we notice
that some prominent European journals are
busily engaged in the consideration of the
present condition and the future prospects of
French finances. According to the terms of
the treaty Of evacuation, just concluded,
France has to pay Germany before March,
1876, in addition to the sums already paid,
the enormous sum of one hundred and twenty
million pounds sterling, or six hundred mil
lions of dollars 1t is generally believed that
the government will make an endeavor to
obtain the consent of the Assembly to raise
this entire sum by single loan


Putting the matter in the simplest manner
possible, it is estimated that the war has cost
the French government and people about
double the original war indemnity OF ten
hundred million dollars, Before the nc
Year: 1872

the outs stronger than the ins, in the proper
ton of Ave to one They arb.


But the main question, the paramount idea
among the honsst opposition elements In this
campaign, is an idea of reform In the govern
ment through change in the administration
The opinion is widely entertained that in his
domestic policy General Grant has rather re-
tarded than assisted the reconciliation OF the
South with the North, and that In Mr.. Fish's
foreign policy, In reference to Cuba and Spain
and Mexico and England, General Grant has
failed not only to seize his opportunities for the
advancement of the idea of manifest des-
tiny" but has failed to maintain, as it should
be maintained, the dignity and honor OF the
country All things considered, 1t may
be contended that General Grant in his
domestic policy has done very well, or at least
as well as could be expected, and that he has
wisely kept the government on the safe side OF
economy and retrenchnent. But still there Is
growing desire and restless agitation
operating upon the public mind in favor OF
change-anything for a change, anything
to beat Grant (which goes beyond the narrow
idea that all this is only scramble for the
spoils; and with the foreign policy Of the ad-
ministration there Is serious dissatisfaction,
not confined to the politicians, but spreading
among all classes of our citizens. In this re-
spect the fault has not been so much with
General Grant as with the incompetent ad-
visers by whom he is surrounded, and from
whose influence he ought long since to have
emancipated himself.


On the great issues settled by the war Of
Southern reconstruction, embracing the new
constitutional amendments Of emancipation
and equal civil and political rights to the black
race, the administration and the opposition
party stand upon the same ground In 1852,
the wings being in possession of the govern
ment, the democratic party, with Pierce as
their candidate, on the slavery COM
promise measures Of the great whig Henry
Clay, as their platform, defeated the whig can
didate, General Scott, so completely that the
whig party never rallied from that disaster,
but was next disbanded and dispersed. Now,
with the two parties-the administration and
the opposition party-brought round again to
the same platform, may not the party in power
be again defeated with its own weapons, and
particularly as the republican party, having
fulfilled its appointed mission, can no longer
plead the necessities of the war for the Union
or of reconstruction. We anticipate from the
ratification of the ..new departure Of the
democratic party by this Baltimore Conven-
ton, one Of the sharpest, most exciting and
most closely contested Presidential battles in
the history of the country.
Year: 1872

sequently, very considerable amount
of excitement in the galleries, as a contest on a
question of privilege, if not of principle, was
expected to take place between the two
branches of the Legislature. The Peers
swallowed the measure pretty nearly as it
stood, however, taking the dose with such
show of GLASS amiability as will, it is thought,
satisfy the democracy of the British people.
This is an exceedingly safe and very agreeable
course of action for the federal barons, one
which goes to prove that the principle which
was maintained by their ancestors in the face
of King John at Runnymede was invincible, as
it Is eternal and progressive.
Year: 1872

The BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE TENEMENT
HousEs.-The Board Of Health has taken the
tenement house matter into consideration,
and its officers are now busily engaged in in
specting these wretched homes Of the poor
The idea is good one, and we hope some
practical results will accrue from the under
taking of the Health Board. If the work ter
inmates with the mere visiting Of these places,
and the subsequent publication Of the facts
Of the miserable drainage, accumulation Of
dirt and disease found in them, the labor
might as well have been left alone. The
Health Officer made On inspection of the city
horse cars some time ago, found most of them
badly ventilated and kept in miserably un-
clean condition; but nothing arose from the
investigation, no reformation succeeded and
the cars are now as dirty as ever Let us have
something more practical in relation to the
homes of the poor; and that sweeping reforms
are needed in this direction will be readily
admitted by any person reading the HERALD S
report of their condition in another part of
the papeE
Year: 1872

THE ERIE RAILWAY ELECTION TO-DAY
The long-suffering stockholders Of the Erie
Railway will be afforded an opportunity to-day
Of deciding in whose management they will,
for the next year, repose their many and i'm
portant interests. Wall street is filed with
rumors of what stock -jobbing men have done
since the coup that ousted the old ring. But
oil these later conspiracies go for naught if
the stockholders are true to themselves and
elect men devoted to their interests. The law
was 80 shrewdly framed that the most expert
tricksters in speculation and stock -jobbing
can do nothing as against the real owners OF
the road. The inspectors at the election
should see that the spirit and letter of the law
are both observed in the provision allowing
only Legitimate stockholders to cast vote.