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Year: 1871

WASHINGTON, Feb TO- 1871


With reference to the approaching meeting Of the
Joint High Commission. the feeling among promi-
nenI parties without distinction OF party here is uni
versally in favor OF the idea that no settlement OF
our differences with Great Britain WIN be sarsfac-
tory to the people OF the United States so long as
the British nag as the symbol OF monarchy remains
upon this Continent. 1t seems to be conceded that
the resolution which Mr.. Howard introduced into
the Senate yesterday does not cover all the ground
That resolution recommended that the Commission
might, in any settlement suggested by them,
embrace the cession to the United States OF
so much at least of such British posses
sions as lies to the westward Of Hudson
Bay and the main channels connecting it with
the Arctic Ocean and the outlet of Lake Superior,
with the right OF navigation through all navigaDle
waters to the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Mr..
Cameron having objected to immediate action, the
resolution lies over under the rule There Is an
impression that the resolution is but the prelude to
the expression OF more sweeping sentiments, in
cordance with popular opinion, on the subject Of
the settlement OF our difficulties with Great Britain
in connection with the doctrine Of manifest des-
tiny.


1t seems that before both governments agreed to
the appointment Of Joint High Commission, 1t was
arranged between Mr.. Fish and Sir Edward Thorn.
ton as preliminary basis of negotiation that the
British government would agree to pay from
fifteen TO twenty-five millions Of dollars and
cede British Columbia to the United States
in consideration Of the Alabama claims
AS an offset to the money matter, however, the
counter claims OF British subjects would come in.
1t Is argued by distinguished statesmen here that
the cession OF British Columbia will not suffce to
secure o satisfactory settlement with the United
States. The payment Of from s15,ooo.0Oo to
$22O00,000 by Great Britain is regarded as
but Of small account. especially as the
British claims might c0unterDalance the actual
Alabama matter bill. The feeling here that II
Great Britain does not consent to withdraw her flag
from this Continent the Commission cannot come to
any satisfactory settlement and certainly without
such concession no convention which the Commits.
sion may arrange will win receive the sanction Of
the Senate.
Year: 1871

NEW YORK, February 1.-THE
Tribune says that a startling fact has
come TO light in regard to the Hud.
son river disaster. The express train
was lured to destruction by false
signals, for which the parsimOny of
the company is directly responsible.
The signal post on which the lights
were hung out at night stood at the
draw and until this winter, man
was always on duty at that point with
instructions to mind the bridge and
signal trains. Two months ago, for
the sake Of economy, this watch was
removed and the care Of the bridge
added to the duties of the man sta
toned at the water-tanks nearly a
quarter of mile below; the trains
were to be flaged from the tank instead
of at the bridge, and at night, while
the light indicating all right was
left permanently hanging at the post
seventy yards from the nearest watch
man. If the signal man had been
within reach of his signal, where he
ought to have been, he could prob
ably have showed a red light in time
to avert the disaster.
Year: 1871




NEW YORK, February 11.-Wash-
ingtOn dispatches indicate the exist
ence of a certain degree Of dissatisfac-
ton among minority Of both Houses
of the national legislature in regard TO
the arrangements of the Alabama
Claims Commissioners. The dissatis-
faction is founded principally on the
delay which il is feared will attend
the deliberations OF the Commission,
and from which, it is thought, the
interests of claimants will suffer.
The malcOntents say that the mem
bers of the Commission viii probably
remain in session the greater part Of
the time between March and the as
sembling of Congress in December
next, and that in the event Of q treaty
being arrived at, the Senate viii be
almost sure to spend a considerable
time in its consideration, so that a
year, at least, must elapse before the
question between the two govern
ments can be adjusted-not to speak
Of the still further time liable to be
consumed in diplomatic correspond
enee, before the various claims can be
established and the claimants receive
their money. Besides, the correspond
ence, as hitherto published, leaves
the powers Of the commission very
uncertain, but may be construed to
include all questions Of every nature
between the two countries, and the
negotiations may result In a treaty
which may be no more acceptable
than the one so unanimously rejected
by the Senate. They demand that the
bills now before the Senate and House
foreign committees be reported, 80 that
the United States may assume and pay
their claims and afterWard settle with
Great Britain. On the other hand, a
majority Of the Senators and members
express their approval of the Presi-
dents plan, and point to the men who
represent the United States on the
commission ss a guarantee that what
ever is agreed to viii be acceptable to
the people.


General Schenck Is on his way home
ia Dayton.
Year: 1871

ALBANY, February 1.-THE Rail-
road Committee of the General As
sembly commence on the 18th to take
testimony in regard to the New Ham
burg disaster.


New HAMBURG, February IL
Geo. Polk, a submarine diver, made
two descents at the wreck trying to
place grappling5 on the locomotive.
The engine lies on its side but the cab
is entirely gone. The diver found a
bundle Of some kind and on touching
it felt button. The bundle was too
heavy to raise, and is supposed to be
the body Of a stranger who was with
the engineer. 1t is thought the en-
gine will be raised this afternoon.
Year: 1871

ST. LOUIS, February 1.-THE State
Senate yesterday passed a bill ex-
empting the property Of the wife in
executions levied upon the husband.


The Kansas Senate yesterday passed
bill giving any person the right to
sue for damages one who sold him
liquor, and to sue the owner of the
building in which the liquor is sold.
Year: 1871

we Will Low pass on, remarked


the rural Snowman, "to behold the


wisdom of Providence as displayed


in the ring-tailed monkey" Mr..


Darwin entreats our attention to


the same inspiring theme. He


does not, to be sure, deduce the


wisdom OF Providence from him.


But he gives us in place of the


fervor of religion the warmer per-
sonal interest of consanguinity in


the subject of his researches. It


may be humiliating to our vanity to


be assured that the rubricated


baboon which disports itself in its


gilded bower in the menagerie is
not only kinsman, but the lineal
and accurate representative of an
older branch of the family, who is
entitled to regard us with the same
disgust which we commonly feel for
him, by reason of our having lost
those peculiarities of fingers and of
tail which are unquestionably here
ditary traits with him. But, as MIR.
Darwin remarks, perhaps with a
covert sarcasm upon the first chap
ter Of Genesis, it is more creditable
to be descended from an organic
monkey than from a handful of in
organic dust. The misfortune of
his position is that, as he does not
attempt to account for the monkey
or any other original form of life,
we are driven back to the ultimate,
and what Mr.. Darwin considers the
less fattering, hypothesis of the


inorganic dust" and obliged to
submit to the additional humiliation
of pedigree derived through the
graceful polyp and the patient
oyster, if not through the humble
turnip and the plebeian squash. 1t
has always been considered ample
evidence of relationship upon the
stage to disclose q strawberry-mark
upon the left arm. Certainly the
existence OF an aborted tail is as
affecting and as conclusive o token.
Year: 1871

We are constantly in the receipt
of letters from sore-hearted wives
stating. domestic griefs and asking
for advice, Of which the following
extract will give our readers some
idea. The writer, after few ex-
planatory statements, says:


II was . happy wife until about
a month ago, when / invited a
friend of mine-a widow-to spend
few weeks with me. She accepted
the invitation, and since she came,
my husband is constantly with her.
In the evening they sing together,
and in the daytime he takes her
out horseback riding. Now, I
won't say that I am Jealous, but it
does make me feel bad to think
that he is SO easily won from my
side. Please think this worthy OF
an answer, and tell me what is the
b est way to dc"


This is a mild case, in comparison
with the great majority which are
submitted to us: but it will serve to
point moral which sadly needs
pointing in these days. In this
husbands neglect of his wife and
devotion to the stranger, it is easy
to see those germs of domestic dis
quietude which are so apt to BIOS
som into family discord, and cul-
inmate in disruption and divorce.
The question naturally arises, Why
do husbands do such things? Do
they perpetrate them from careless
ness, or from cruelty? without
thought or with deliberate inten-
ton? Whatever the reason, the



result is disastrous. It is down.
right cruel and wicked for q man
thus to slight his wife and wound
her feelings, and no husband can
do it without reaping that retribu-
tive reward which inevitably avenges
the violation Of Divine law: "Yet
we say, Wherefore? Because he
'EoAO hath been ,Citness betrsen thee
and the ,cye 9f thy youth, against
,c].on, thou hast dealt beacherousiy;
get is she thy companion, and the ,vye
Of thy covenant. y Therefore, take
heed to your spirit, and let none deal
treacherously against the wye Of his
youth"
Year: 1871

A GooD SIdN.-Jadge Kelly, a Radical
member Of Congress, from one of the Phil
adelphia districts, yesterday took occasion
to r mark in the House that he was op-
posed to any further land grants than such
as might be necessary for the construction
of the Great Southern Pacific railroad He
further remarked that the South was en-
titled TO this favor from the government.
Ii gives us much qualification to see this
evidence of an improved spirit and temper
towards the South from such quarter.
Il affords an additional evidence of re-
turning sense Of justice and friendliness at
the North. Judge Kelly has hitherto fol-
lowed his party in all its ultra measures
for the humiliation Of our people, and his
declaration! yesterday was quite an agreea-
BILE surprise to us. Thugs are evidently
working more favorabIy for real pacifica-
ton, and if Mr.. Kelly's example is followed
it will not be long before the President
will see his invocation, "Let us have peace"
realized. Petersburg Courier.


The South will yet find that the Repub-
lieans are her best friends.
Year: 1871

Photographs of "that little church
around the corner can be obtained to-day
from any OF the book or newspaper stores
The incident that gave this little edifce the
pleasing and satisfactory notoriety it now en-
Joys is so well known as to need no recalling.
Year: 1871

AGcideat.-On Sunday evening last, a
young man by the name of Morris Werner,
was seriously wounded in the right forearm
by the accidental discharge of a small pocket
pistol. The accident occurred on Broad street,
near Twenty seventh.
Year: 1871

Results of Importance do not occur by
accident, nor proceed from the indefinite


and short lived plans Of a great number of
persons working without concert of action.


They are only brought about by the well


concerted plans OF a few, diligently work
ing for specific object, and steadily pur-
suing that object by every legitimate means
in their power until it is gained 1t is by
this means alone that Superior is to be de-
veloped and built up. The sanguine and
just hopes Of the future prosperity of this
place that are entertained by the thinking
men among our property owners and resi-
dents, are founded not so much upon our
mere advantage in location and surround
ings, however great that advantage is, as
upon the fact that there are men in this
place who with an intelligent and unaltera-
bic determination are working to the iull
extent of their ability, to protect our inter
ests from all unlawful attacks; and not that
only, mt striving with herculean effort to
advance our prospects positively and at
once. 1t is true that this town like every
new place in the West is burdcned with
the presence of some whose only work
seems to be that of reorganization. Who
will do nothing themselves, and strive to
prevent their fellow citizens from under
taking any enterprise. To this class OF
useless croakers and all their admirers We
say most emphaticaly in the name of oul
enterprsing and public spirited workers


go, aud stand not on the order OF youl


going; leave this place which some of yor


have been hindering for years by your
presence. You do not IKE the place auc
Year: 1871

passing Ly superior. Jhe people OF Du-
luth commenced this work last fall, fully
informed that in the opinion of the United
States engineers, any artificial opening
through Minnesota Point would divert
from the entry a portion OF the current of
the st. Louis river and thus occasion loss
of water, and hence a loss of power needed
for securing purposes, and would ultimate
ly result in the destruction of that entry
and in the transfer of the mouth Of the ST.
Louis from the common jurisdiction of
Wisconsin and Minnesota. to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the latter state.


This opinion they treated with utter and
open contempt. The mention of the rights
of Wisconsin in the case was an occasion
only for hilarious jeering, and jablant de-
fiance They said in effect is not JAY
Cooke our guardian and patron? Are we
not backed by the magnates of the Lake
Superior and Mississippi, and of the Penn.
Central Railroads? Can the State of Wis
consin cope with these mighty men? And
what shows the hopeless, impregnabIe
density of their egotism, they seem actually
to think Judging from the declarations of
some Of their newspapers and of their rep
resentative men-that the fact that the
rights and interests of Wisconsin and Su-
perior in the premises, coincide with those
of the United States, is very damaging
feature in the latters case. They are even
accustomed TO remark with apparent ear
nestness-and that is the joke; their inno-
cence of joke-"Why we are willing to
pay all damages; if we take your river, or
spoil your entry, well pay for itn' And it
must be confessed that this is more mag
unanimous than King William has lately
shown himself to be. He not only took a
good slice from France, without offering
to pay "damages," but exacted payment
from the French for his trouble. let us
be thankful that Duluth does not ask to be
paid by Wisconsin for the trouble of de-
spelling her.


Well, in spite of protests and warnings
the canal business went on, until at length
Tile ADMINISTRATION lOuHO llStll
with this alternative: either Duluth or the
United States, must be allowed to exercise
the power s'to regulate commerce" "among
the several states" so far as a harbor at
the head of Lake Superior was concerned.
Evidently they could not act together in
harmony. Their theories conhicted. One
or the other must surrender. To determine
which should yield, the Government
brought az action against the city of Du-
luth and its agents engaged in digging the
canal. The motion for a preliminary in
junction in this action, has resulted as
above stated.


To the astonishment of no one except
the infatuated spectators of that preten
tious place, the court in effect decides that
the government is not bound to substitute
those enterprislng operators III the place,
nor invest them with the functions, of its
own chosen and educated servants. And
the same wholesome doctrine we appre-
hend, must govern the issues in the main
case still pending.
Year: 1871

TIE propeller Norman went into Superior yesterday
dragging the bar at the entry while drawing only
81 feet of water the time bursting of her
steam pipes. After dischargng her freight at Supe-
rior the Norman got hard aground coming out of the
entry.-DHaM Tribune 25M M.


We dislike very much to take any notice
of articles contained in such paper as the
Tribune, but will without equivocation call
al! of the above lie. We know it is not
a very pretty term to use, but no other
word will suit better in this case.


The Norman bursted her steam pipe
twelve miles out in the lake, during a vio-
lent northeaster, and never touched bottom
in running into Superior Bay for refuge.
Although loaded with Duluth freight, and
bound for that place, not having q single
pound for Superior, yet her Captain would
not risk their breakwater humbug, so came
into Superior harbor for safety until the
storm had subsidized.


The editor of the Tribune must have felt
guilty after writing such barefaced false
hoods as are contained in the above article.
He knew well that not word Of it was
true, but with his. accustomed meauness
thought he had a good chance to make his
sheet still more unpopular.
Year: 1871

the place does not need you. Go where
you are more needed or where your sense
less croaking can be of service. 1t is not


wanted here


We are not publishing this paper in the
interests of the enemies Of Superior with
ont or within. We have word for any
man, and every man in this town who real
ly wishes its prosperity and is willing to
stay end work for it like a man. We have
our wishes and preferences, but as long as
we conduct a public journal, those wishes
and preferences viii not be found in the
way of any pIactcal work that locks to
Immediate results We shall from time. to
time say what we can To encourage and
uphold the indefa1igable workers among
us, TO whom we owe it at this hour that we
are not hopelessly under the power of the
schemes projected by our crafty antago-
niSts. Whatever apparent advantage their
plans occasionally seem at hasty glance
to posses, the f;lr-sighted men working in
the interests of this place know and feel
can be by continued and united effort null
lifiedA and overthrown.


There is future before us. We shall
yet, and that at no distant day, have
railroad in this place, and that not as de-
pendency Of other places but as the main
line of an important commerce. Our capi
talists CAN build us a road. With proper
encouragement they will build us a road.
In the mean time let our live men work up
TO the line of their best intentions, letting
our enemies do all their jeer;ng, and our
talthless friends all their croaking while
time remains in which TO do these things.
Year: 1871

Perrys Insurance Office is removed the Cor
ofNettleon Avenue and Second Street and open
ed for business every day.


Now is the time to insure. The late disastrous fire
should impel those who have property that Will burn
to seek indemnity. Delay has proved dangerous. The
Etna and Andes are live Companies, and policy in
either would prove great blessing after being burned
out " Get the best" WILLIAM r. PERRY Agent


Superior Dec. 27th 1870
Year: 1871

BANGOR, Aug. PA jury was impaneled
yesterday TO try the case OF Eibridge W. Reed OF Med
way for the murder OF John Ray of the same town. on
or about the 10th Of September last The facts Of the
case are briefly these Ray started home from thepaee
where was at work numbering, the date Igyen and
has not seen alive since except BY ms we' VINO
states that he home that night and lett next morn
ing refusing TO tell her where he was gong AS ne dld
not return search made for him and continued ny
the whole population Of the town for five days when
the body was discovered in shallow grave covered win
logs and brush wood upon small island IN the feEoo
scot River about rods rOm Ray house. seven bruises
on the head and face indicated that Ray came 10 ms
death by violence Reed had made threats against Kay
life and IL was believed that an improper intimacy
existed between Reed aud Mrs Ray hence the arrest OF
Reed on suspicion that he Is the murderer lhefe IL
large attendance Of witnesses In Court Attorney
Reed and County Attorney SetsOn appear or tue poe
cution; and W. III. Crlis aud j. f. Robinson iof the
defense
Year: 1871

BROKE HIs ARM.-Iesterday morning
shortly before noon a colored man by the
name Of William johnson, while engaged in
hosting stone on the Free bridge, had his
right arm broken in two places. He had
bat recently been employed on the bridge,
and while hosting, the crank slipped from
his hand, and in cndeayorinS to catch it his
arm was broken. Competent surgical aid
was summoned to his relief by Mr.. Neither
wood. the foreman, who rendered all the
assistance in his power for the relief Of the
Injured man.
Year: 1871

TIE GREATEST triumphs of Photographic art arc
achieved In the beautiful pictures now being made at
the Lee Gallery No e2o Main street Ii Is universally
conceded that this is fact and scarcely day passes
without the renewed expression OF admiration by
some true lover of art. Mr. DAVIES Is determined
to be at the head Of his profession lie spares neither
pains nor expense. and brings 4 cultivated taste to
the execution of beautiful work. and his prices arc In
accordance with the times.
Year: 1871

To gE ENLAEGED-Thc increasing attend
ance on the Sabbath school connected with
the Third Prcsbyt terian church has rendered
it necessary that they should enlarge their
lcciurc-room. In order to accomplish this
without taking from the funds appropriated
to other purposes, the ladies' Of the church
will tonight open fair to raise funds for
that Object
Year: 1871

The WORK OF Con IN THE UNITED STATES
will he the subject of lecture at Union Sta
ton church tonight by Rev. John Bayley,
a popular speaker and gentleman OF much
and varied learning. The subject is interest
ing. and the object being worthy one we
have no doubt there will be full house.
Year: 1871

Sing me ringing anthem
OF the deeds of the buried past,
When the Norseman brave dared the treach-


erous wave,


And laughed at the icy blast.
And fill me sparkling beaker
OF the rich, life-giving wine,
That the chill of the years, with its chain OF


tears,


May unbind from this breast of mine.
For working and watching, and waiting,
Makes the blood run sluggish and cold;
And l long for the fire, and the fierce desire
That burns in the hearts of old.
can dream of the fountains plashing
In the soft still Summers night,
And of smothered sighs, and of woman's eyes,
And Of ripe lips; ruddy and bright
But better the tempests furry
With its thunders and blowing wind,
And better to dare what the futare may bear
Than muse on what lies behind.
Then chant me no tender love song
With its sweet and low refrain;
But sing of the men of the sword and the pen
Whose deeds may be done again,


Daniel O'ConneH.
Year: 1871

A CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, man ate too liber-
ally at his wedding supper, and had his sleep
disturbed by night mare. He dreamed
that he was chained to log and placed on a
railway track. He tugged, and pulled, and
twisted to free himself before the train ap-
preached, but was unsuccessful until the
train dashed up, when he was lifted by the
cowcatcher, and awoke to find himself lying
on the floor, his wife standing over him BRAN
dishing chair and demanding to know why
he had pulled her out Of bed BY the leg.
Year: 1871

YoUNG MEN who go to see young ladies
have adopted a novel method of obtaining
kisses. They assert, on the authority Of
scientific writers, chat the conclusion produc-
ed by kiss will cause the fame of a gas
jet to flicker, and easily induce the damsel
to experiment in the interest of science. The
first kiss or two the parties watch the flame
to see it flicker, but soon become so interest
ed in the experiments as to let it flicker if it
wants to,-N Y Democrat.