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Year: 1873

Ihe conviction is fast growing that some
thing must be done TO give the people of the
Southern States good government, and we
are glad to see that some of our Northern
Congressman are bestirring themselves with
aview to effect that purpose. 1t is useless
for the people of the North to shut their eyes
any longer to the fact that anarchy exists in
Louisiana, and that something not very diff
ferent prevails in Florida and other Southern
States. 1t might have been expected that
the incorporation of many hundred thousand
ignorant people, wholly new to the response
bilities of American citizenship, into the
body polite, would be followed by temporary
consequences of an unpleasant nature. But
this step was necessary and just. 10 leave
the freedman without the ballot was to re-
mand him to virtual slavery. And if men
who had the excuse neither of ignorance nor
inexperience had left the negro untempted
and unintimidated the spread of education
and the growth Of experience would soon
have removed all the dangers arising from
the unsatisfactory intellectual condition of
the freedmen. II was peculiarly important
that the new voters should be introduced to
the exercise of their duties as citizens by
men of exceptional honesty and conspicuous
intelligence. Unhappily they fell into the
hands of men who had not ability enough to
rise to the surface under any other circum-
stances than those which they found existing
in the South during the reconstruction era,
and who,if they possessed honesty ofpurpose,
ad


The result is that where there is not con-
fusion and riot, there is plunder. A State
without two or three legislatures and pair
of Governors is regarded as in phenomenal
condition. Not to require the interference Of
United States troops occasionally is to be ac-
counted eccentric. 1t is foolish to censure
the general government for this condition Of
affairs. It is 1t to be expected that it can
ensure the honesty and intelligence of all its
citizens. The present unhappy condition OF
parts of the South, so far as it arises from
circumstances outside of individual reckless
ness and crime, is part and parcel of its great
original sin 1t established ignorance by law
it founded crime on its constitutions. 1t
is now reaping the consequences. Perhaps
Congress may be able to do something to al
leviate the sufferings arising from bad gov
ernment, and the conflicts of contending fac
tions. 1t is quite certain that it will try to
do so, especially in the case of Louisiana.
What will be done it is impossible to say, but
if the general government could take by the
throat at least one gang of plunderers and
make an example oft, the effect would be as
healthful on the South as the overthrow of
Tammany was in the North.
Year: 1873

A very interesting discovery has late
ly been made, it is stated, by an Italian,
who claims that he can tune nerves into
harmony, like harp strings. His theory
IS, that nerves are originally keyed up to
acertain pitch, and that il they all change
tone together, no damage can be done,
as diet and temperature will offset it, If,
however, by accident or uneven wear,
the general harmony is destroyed, and
one o. two nerves get off the key. then
disconnected action is the result, and
there must be q special mode oftreatment.
OF which he processes TO have the secret.
He calls himself the "nervc.tuner," and
contracts to keep nerves in order by the
month or year. Such secret as this is
OF worldwide importance, and we see
no reason why people should not make it
an object for this Italian nerve tuner to
sell ont his secret, and learn how to tune
themselves. One can hardly imagine
the happiness. there would be in this
world il every nervous woman could
screw up her nerves TO concert pitch each
morning, and thus avoid hatting from the
hey. Any operation which would do
away with the nervous actors and sing
ers, the nervous woman OH the railroad
train, the nervous baby at the lecture,
and the nervous man every where, would
be public blessing.
Year: 1873

/ count and tn. balance placed TO their
credit. The moral views Of the question
should be considered, and the question
asked. "cannot the Indian be made a
useful and productive member Of society
by proper teaching and treatment" II
the effort is made in good faith We will
stand before the civilized nations OF the
elrth and in our own consciences Tor
having made it. All these things are
not accomplished by one individual, but
they will receive my support and such
recommendation TO Congress as will in
my judgment. best serve to carry them
into effect beg your support and ell
couragemeat.


II has been and is my earnest desire TO
correct abuses that have grown up in The
civil service OF the country. To secure
this reformation, rules regulating the
method of appointment and promotion
were established and have been tried.
My efforts tor such retormations shall 10
continued to the best Of my judgment.
Tho spirit ofthe rules will be maintained.


acknowledge before this assemblage,
representing as it does every section or
our country, the obligation ! am under 10
my countrymen for the great honor they
have conferred on me by returning me 10
The highest office within their gift. and
the further obligation resting on me to
render them the best service within my
power. This promise, looking forward
with the greatest anxiety to the day
when shall be released from the re.
sponsibililies that Mt times are almost
overwhelming, and from which | have
scarcely had a respite since the eventfnl
firing upon Fort Sumpter, in April 1861.
to the present day.


Ny services were then rendered and
accepted. under the first call for troops,
growing out OF that event. | did not
seek for the place OF position and was
entirely without influence or acquant-
ancc of persons of influence, but was re-
solved to perform my part in the struggle
that was threatening the very existence
ofthe nation. performed conscientious
duty without asking promotion or com
mand, and without revengeful lceling
towards any section or any individuals.
Notwithstanding this, throughout the
war and from my condidacy for my
present Office in 1868 to the close OF the
last presidential campaign, have been
the dubjcct Of abuse and SANDER. scarcely
ever equalled in political history, which
to-day feel that can afford to disregard
in view of your verdict, which CRATE.
fully accept rs my vindication.
Year: 1873

"A down.east editor, who has Leen
keeping record of big beets, ANNOUNCES
at last that "the beet that beat the beet
that beat the other beet is now beaten by
by beet that beats all the beets, whether
the original beet that beat tho beet, or
the beet that beat the beet that beat the
other beet
Year: 1873

On Friday last a most fendish muir
der occurred on Elm fork of Trinity
river, near the village of Head of Elm,
in Cook county. One of the numerous
herds of cattle being driven over the
Kansas trail had been corralled for the
night, and after supper those that were
not on duty as guards, soon rolled them
selves in their blankets, to get what lit
tie rest "cow boy" can have.


About 10 o'clock Mexican, who was
one of the hands employed, and who was
acting as cook, stealthily procured an
ak and commenced in cold blood to MUIR
der the unconscious sleepers. He sue
ceeded in killing four, when, just as he
was in the act of dispatching the fifth
one, the sleeper suddenly awoke, and,
discovering his danger, gave the alarm
and he with the remaining ones es-
capped.


One of the murdered men had his
head completely severed from his body,
while the others were mangled in the
most ghastly and almost unrecognizable
manner. The Mexican was not looked
upon as being dangerous, and no cause
was given for this fearful deed. The
only object was to secure the money and
stock belonging to the party, which the
fend was only prevented from doing by
the alarm which was given, during the
excitement of which he precipitately
.ded.-DaIlas( (IecGs) Herald.
Year: 1873

would gladly receive us. But 1 do not
believe it, for our mother always said
that he is hard-hearted man, who does
not care for his relations"


"Your mother was quite right when
she said so," said the farmer. "But
what will you do if this hard-hearted
man does not receive you ?"


"Then we shall have to starve," an
swered Lizzie.


"No, no % exclaimed the man quickly.
" It shall never come to that-never
Dry your tears. The merciful God has
had pity on your helplessness, and has
made use of fierce brute to soften the
never forsake you-never."


ter bewilderment they did not under
behavior were alike strange to them.
This he soon perceived, for he added :
You are going to Kilburn to Patrick
Sullivan /; you are already there L am
your uncle, and now that I know you
are the children of my brother Martin,
I make you welcome"


The chiIdren's tears quickly changed
into smiles, and the meal which Biddy
Just then put on the table for them made
them forget their grief. Patrick Suli-
van had taken his farm about a year be-
fore. A kind Providence had directed
the children's steps to him but if the
dog had not taught him lesson of kind
ness who knows what might after all
have become of the poor orphans. But
He who is the Father of the fatherless
would surely not have forsaken them.
Year: 1873

Judge s. gave his son a thousand dol
lars, telling him to go to college and
graduate. The son returned at the end
of the Freshman year without a dollar
and with several ugly habits. About
the close of the vacation the Judge said
to his son:


"Well, William, are you going to col
lege this year?''


''Have no money, father"


s'But gave you a thousand dollars
to graduate on !"


"That's all gone, father


Very well, my son it was all 1
could give you; you can't stay here /;
you must now pay your own way in the


A new light broke in upon the vision
of the astonished young man.. He ac-
commodated himself to the situation he
left home, made his way through college,
and graduated at the head of his class
studied law, became Governor of the
State of New York, entered the Cabinet
of the President of the Uuited States,
and has made record for himself that
will not soon die, being none other than
William H. Seward.
Year: 1873

DIR. w. st. George Elliott, formerly
of Troy, N. Y, now at Yokohama, Japan,
sends to the Dental Cosmos an interest
ing account of Japanese habits in regard
to teeth, and of the state of dentistry in
that empire. He says that the teeth of
the daughters of Japan are objects of
envy, and it is remarkable that people
who place SO much value upon their teeth
should keep up the custom of backing
them after marriage. AS race the Japa-
nese have got good teeth, and it is rare
to find an old person with any at all.
Their tooth brushes consist of tough
wood, pounded at one end to loosen the
fibers. They resemble paint brushes,
and owing to their shape it is impossible
to get one behind the teeth. AS might
be expected, there is an accumulation of
tartar which frequently draws the teeth
of old people. The greatest accumu-
lation of tartar is behind the lower orals,
and those are frequently cemented to-
gether by dense, dark-brown deposit
quarter of an inch in thickness. Their
process of manufacturing false teeth is
very crude. The plates are made of
wood, and the teeth consist of tacks
driven up from under the side. Apiece
of wax is heated and pressed into the
roof of the mouth. It is then taken out
heiAAAO1AOI Ny PAoo1AS ~ AAOO SOAo
water. Another piece of heated wax is
applied to the impression, and after
being pressed into shape, is hardened.
A piece of wood is then roughly cut into
the desired form, and the model, having
been smeared with red paint, is applied
to it. Where they touch each other a
mark is left by the paint. This is cut
away till they touch evenly all over.
Sharks teeth, bits of ivory, or stone, for
teeth, are set into the wood and retained
in position by being strung on a thread
which is secured on each end by peg
driven into the hole where the thread,
makes it's exit from the base. Iron or
copper tacks are driven into the ridge for
masticating purposes, the unequal wear
of the wood and metal keeping up the
desired roughness. Their full sets
answer admirably for the mastication of
food, but, as they do not improve the
looks, they are worn but little for orna-
ment. The ordinary service of a set of
teeth is about five years, but they fire.
quently last much longer. All full up
per sets are retained by atmospheric
pressure. This principle is coeqna1 with
art. In Japan, dentistry exists only as
mechanical trade, and the status of
those who practice it is not very high.
It is, in fact, graded with carpenters
their word hadyihf8G'a meaning tooth
carpenter.
Year: 1873

The potato famine in Ireland was no
where felt more severely than in that
part of the country where the following
story is told as true tale.


In a small village in one of the most
barren districts in the west of Ireland,
there lived very poor widow, whose
sole inheritance from her husband were
two healthy children, girls, Of the re-
spective ages of three and five. Pain
fully and by the utmost effort she had
contrived to pass two years of her sor-
rowful widowhood. Bad and scanty
food, obtained only by labor too great
for her delicate frame, had at last thrown
her upon sick bed, and death, in pity,
removed her in few days and without
great suffering from her earthly troubles.
The poverty of the whole parish was SO
great that nothing could be done for the
poor orphans. All the neighbors, with
the utmost desire to help, were too fam
ine-stricken, and heard their own chill
dren too often cry in vain for bread, to
assist others.


eff the children could only be got to
Kilburn "a village some miles south
said one of the neighbors, after the poor
mother had been buried, 4" q brother of
their father lives there, and could
not possibly refuse to take care of
them"


60 But matters are as bad there as
here, replied another, and ST fear they
will be no better off there"


p 1t cannot possibly be worse than
here, for nothing but starvation stares
them in the face. If we send them to
5 their relations we have done our duty.
We cannot possibly keep them here"


So carrier, who was going near to
Kilburn, as an act of charity, took the
two girls-Lizzie was seven now, and
Mary was five-in his cart with him.
The timid children kept very quiet and
close together, and the carrier hardly
looked at them. Toward noon they
reached the spot where the cart would
turn off. The man lifted them out,
showed them the road to the left,
and bade them go straight forward, and
ii they did not turn from the high-road
they would in about two hours come to
children sobbed out ,'good-by," and
slooked after him as long as they could
see the least speck of the cart, and then
they both began to cry.


Lizzie ceased her crying first; she
took hold of her little sisters hand, who
had seated herself on the grass, and
said: Sect up, Mary, we must moi
stay here If we wish to get to Kilburn.
We cannot stop here on the road"


IN SO hungry, sobbed Mary. 1--WE
have had nothing to eat all day. And
again they both began to cry for Lizzie
was equally hungry.


The children were very weak, anG
could only drag themselves slowly along
Hand INLAND they tottered on At las
Lizzie .fancied she saw house, ant
pointed toward the spot. But it tool
them more than quarter of an hour be
fore they reached the farmhouse, TO
such 1t proved to be. With hesitatins
steps they entered the yard, for the.
had never begged before, in spite o
their former misery. But at this mo
ment> they could think of nothing els
than their terrible hunger. When a fe,
steps from the house they heard tn
farmer violently scolding one of hi
Year: 1873

LAND monopoly has begun to find its
way into California, single finn in San
Francisco already being able to boast of
the ownership of two hundred and fifty
thousand acres of nice valley lands.
Year: 1873

New YORK, March 5.-A special from


Washington to the Express states that
Assistant Secretary Richardson says no
action has been taken relative to the
forty-four million-dollar bill. The matter
remains precisely as it was before, the
secretary still claiming the right to issue
the whole amount whenever necessary.
Year: 1873

On Friday last the lady who perform;
in the Great Eastern circus, at Mont.
gomeTy, Alabama, in entering the tigel
den during the evening performances


was, in the twinkling of an eye, sprung
upon by the infuriated animal, who
planted his paws on her head. And il
was with the greatest difficulty that she
could be extricated from her most peril.
Gus situation. The beast did not at
tempt to bite the lady, but eontented
himself with keeping his paws on her
head and clawing her. Her face and
head were most painfully lacerated. Not
having the least idea that there would be
any trouble IN the cage, no extra pre-
cautions were taken to guard against it,
and it was some fifteen or twenty min
utes before the lady could be gotten out
OF the cage. Though terribly lacerated,
Mr. Haight says the lady received no
serious injuries, is getting ON very well,
and will be all rightin little while.
Year: 1873

A preceptor of one of the city schools
in Indianapolis was correcting q boy the
other day, when the latter drew a knife
and attempted 20 stab the teacher. The
boy Is hereditaTily afflicted, no doubt,
with emotional insanity"
Year: 1873

\ Frenchwoman recently died OF
neglect in the streets of Florence, who
was supposed to be of low origin, but
who proved the daughter Of noble in
high position under the BourbOns. Upon
the announcement of her death the au-
thorities took possession Of her effects,
and on forcing open the drawer of a
large box in her sleeplng-rOom found it
full Of sacks Of gold pieces; every box
and drawer contained quantities OF
gold, government bonds and BANK
stocks, and in her shoes, whose sOles were
of extraordinary size and thickness,
layers Of newly-cOined gold pieces were
Jund.
Year: 1873

The, New Hampshire campaign is
very dull. Here they are within a fort
night Of the election, and, except that
the Republican organ at Concord has.an
occasional paragraph of a column upon
the impressive character Of the crisis,
one would hardly know an election was
pending. The Democratic papers are
very quiet
Year: 1873

BOSTON, March 5.-The annual meet
ing of the Union Pacific railroad is in
session here to-day, President Clarke in
the chair. A caucus of the present
board of directors and stockholders was
held before the meeting, and was some
time in agreeing on candidates for the
new board, the Ames interest opposing
any further concession to the New York
or Clarke party than had already been
made. On the stockholders assembling
for business the president read the fol-
lowing:
Year: 1873

Samuel Townsend, Chairman Of the Committee
on New Routes and Freights of the Peach Grow
ers Association, is out in another letter in which
he states that he has concluded definitely, ar
rangements with the Railroad Companies by
which the peach trains will be run directly to
Jersey City without delay Trains of twenty five
cars each, he says, will be made up in Whining.
ton and dispatched, without breaking, to the
ferry at Jersey City, running through at the ratio
of IS miles per hour. Heretofore these trains
have been made up at Mantua, but with great
delay and did not reach their destination until
long after the fruit should have been upon the
New York market. 1t is also part of MIR. Town
sends arrangement that the first train which
leaves the Peninsula in the afternoon shall reach
Jersey City by l a. M, and the rest following at
intervals Of half hour.
Year: 1873

The Back Pay business offended the people,
because the amount of pay which Congressman
voted themselves was excessive. Public officers
have lesson to learn, and they may as well set
about it, at once The lesson is, that the peo-
pie demand less extravaganza and more honesty,
The roosters who fatten on the public wheat
stacks must come down from their high perches.
Year: 1873

she receives his visits. which she declares
are highly enjoyable. and discusses with
him the poetry and literature of the pres
ent day precisely as if he we're living and
moving IN the society in which she daily
mingles. There is no wildness or apparent
Inconsistency in her accounts of these in
terviews, and sae freely admits the ex-
treme absurdity of the idea as it must ap
pear to other people. Yet she believes In


it as firmly as in her own existence, and
would assert its tru tn upon her death bed.
This hallucination first attracted the
notice OF her friends soon after her recov
cry from severe illness, and though her
bodily health was long since restored that
one diseased spot of the brain has never
been healed over. Another instance veil
known to many of our citizens. A lady of
this city-nowr dead-whose sounlness Of
mind Was never questioned on other points,
and whose long and useful life torblds
more than ten years, that upon a certain
day each year she was admitted into heav-
en, retaining on each visit clear recollec-
tion of all she saw and heard. 1t is u
fact that on those days she remained in a
trance for hours from which pothing could
rouse her. Excepting on this particular
point, there was nothing to denote any uu-
soundness of mind. her conversations upon
the SUBJECT had nothing of the flghty


character usually noticeable in the CONVEX
sation of insane persons. Such cases might
be multiplied without end. The world Is
full of them


In the present instance there is nothing
which gives it an Importance above the
particular ones we have just quoted"
Year: 1873

The season approaches when the Dan.
bury boy of the period turns his mind
to meditation. As the hour of eight
p. NJ. strikes, he softly withdraws from
the table where he has been engaged
digging the putty from nail-head, and
unostentatiously deposits himself back
OF the stove TO think. We are particular
to emphasi ;e this word, because there
is an impression on the part of his pa
rents, and his eldest sister who has the
honor of escorting him to bed nights,
that he is going to sleep. They go SO
far rs to openly express this belief, but
he stontly denies it, and immediately
proceeds to demonstrate the gross in
justice OF the insinuation by humming
some familiar piece. Pretty lsoon the
humming ceases there is significant
movement at the table, and then it is
resumed again, and continues for five
minutes, when it gradually dies ont,
and all is silent back of the stove.
When the boy comes too again, he is
being lifted to his feet by his waist
band, and cuffed on the head to.ndi-
cate that it is after ten o'clock. He
makes desperate attempt to find OFT
where he left off on the time, but igno-
miniously fails, and five minutes later
is stumbling up stairs, with an interest
ed and active sister in his rear, and
firmly but family maintaining that he
was not asleep, but only thinking.