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Year: 1872

SENIOR ZoRRuIA, PRIME MINISTER OF SpAIN.
proclaimed in Parliamentary party caucus
which was held in Madrid on Sunday that
she would die on the steps of the palace if
necessary in defence Of the King King dynasty"
But it is not necessary by any means An
English Lord Chancellor Of great repute said
that he frequently heard political leader as
sert that he would place his head on the
block for his country's cause" 'but," added
the Chancellor, 81 always observed that the
block was we'll out of sight at the time
Year: 1872

The terrible visitation which brought famine
and death in its train few decades ago has
again made its appearance in the British Isles.
This time the danger is no longer confined to
Ireland, but seems to extend over the United
Kingdom, and 80 the area of misery will no
doubt be increased 1t is peculiarly unfortu-
nate that the blight should occur at o mo-
ment when the agricultural population of
England are In a state of moody discomfort.
The efforts made by this class last year to i'm
prove their condition have aroused in the
minds of the farming classes desire to teach
the laborers their dependence on those who
own the land, and no doubt advantage will
be taken of the misery Of the people
to make them experience all the bitterness of
helpless poverty. The result is by no means
clear. So far, the spirit shown by the chaw-
bacons demonstrates that they will not lightly
consent to allow themselves to be suppressed.
The English lower classes present difficulty
that was not met with in Ireland They have
no pride of family which prevents them seek
ing refuge in the workhouse. On the contrary,
the agricultural poor are in the habit Of look
ing forward to it as q natural retreat This
will throw the expense Of maintaining them
on the rich, and it Is questionable whether
such solution of the difficulty will be found
satisfactory, especially as it is almost certain
to be followed by On agricultural strike for
higher wages in the Spring, which must be
submitted to unless the farmers are prepared
to risk the loss of the harvest.
Year: 1872

The Heappearance OF Mario ON the


Lyric Stage.


The opening Of the concert season last
night at Steinway Hall was marked by
unusual brilliancy, but it will be
chiefly remembered by the musical pub
lie as the occasion of the temperance
OF Mario on the lyric stage. There is some
thing Of q superstitious charm about this name
which has been cherished by generations that
have passed away, and yet somehow, like an in
destructible thing, the reputation of this favored
child of song is almost as great to-day as il
was twenty years ago. 1t is true that it ia
something of memory, superstition. No
one expects or believes that the marvellous
voice which held our fathers enthralled can
have preserved its force or its sweetness; and
yet there are few lovers of music in New York
who when listening to Mario will not regret
that the great tenor,


Who broke all hearts like chinaware


Twenty golden years ago,


has left no worthy successor. To look at the
brilliant bouquet of artists, vocal and instru-
mental, by whom he is surrounded, only makes
this regret the stronger. Carlotta Patti never





clear, ringing notes that have made her tho
queen of the concert hall, and Miss Gary
well sustained the reputation she made last
year. In the charming person of Sefiora Car
reno the public recognized brilliant and
accomplished artist, but it is questionable
whether all these great talents combined have
the same interest for the public as the famous
man who in oil probability will take an eternal
farewell of the stage when he leaves us, and
fades into one of those happy memories that
are destined to eternal youth.


PENNsYLvANIA-The canvass for the October
State election in Pennsylvania is becoming
exceedingly animated, for on both sides the
inspiring idea is that, as in 1856 and in 1868.
for examples, the October vote Of Pennsyl-
vania will decide the Presidential issue Of
November.
Year: 1872

The MOBILE Register Greeley wants any
''level-headed' black man to compare his
past with his present abject slavery; to weigh
his present work against his present rewards,
and then strike balance" We are rather
inclined to think that any 'level-headed
black man. would be more likely to strike the
man who should suggest such balance; but
they have some watermelon-headed black men
down South who are Of O different way of
thinking.
Year: 1872

The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty-four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day of last
year. as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut'S
Pharmacy HERALD Buildng:-
Year: 1872

One Of the celebrities of the Moscow
ballet lately called upon local official
with a request that he would give her
the usual formal permission 70 take a
months tour in the provinces for the
benefit of her health, retaining her sal
airy during the time of furlough. The
man in office received her very politely,
and asked for her written petition.


/ have no written petition, answered
the artist; had no idea that such a
thing was necessary ar


Not necessary, madam? Why moth
ing can be done without it!


What am to do then"


Here are pens ink and paper, be so
good as to sit down and write while |
dictate"


The lady obeyed; the petition was
written, signed and folded.


And now" said the representative
of justice, you have only to deliver it. "


To whom2


ITO whom2 repeated the official with
a slight smile at her simplicity. To
me of coursel


Aud taking the petition which he had
himself dictated, he produced his spec
tacles, wiped them carefully, adjusted
them upon his nose, read over the whole
document as though it was perfectly
new to him, docketed and filled it in
due form, and then, turning to the i'm
patient danseuse, said, with the utmost
gravity:


" Madame, have read your petition,
and regret extremely that | cannot grant
itln
Year: 1872

Long Branch Correspondence of the New York


EXpress.l


Well, we have all sorts of ways. Those
who come here without acquaintances
will be left to their own resources. If
the visitor knows any persons that have
been here few weeks previous it is o.
very easy matter. A lady friend is an
invaluable advantage to young man at
a watering place. Ladies have an easy
way of becoming acquainted with each
other, as they discard all formalities of
introduction. The subjebt of getting
acquainted forms the most perplexing
study to the young people here. Some
have an easy way of getting over it,
while others it troubles greatly. Now,
that couple sitting out in the summer
house had no trouble whatever. On the
evening of the young mans arrival he
was standing at the parlor looking at
the dancers when he heard young lady
standing beside him say she wished she
could get dance. He Immediately
offered his services, was timidly but
gladly accepted, and since that time
one week-they have been together like
friends of years standing, and some say
engaged. / know of young lady who
makes acquaintances by sitting ON the
beach making holes in the sand, and
then getting young men to fill them.
Remember, it was a smile for which An
tony lost the world for Cleopatra.
Year: 1872

Important Decision I'm the L0uisiana


Suit OF Delmas The Merchants


Mutual Insurance COmpany-The sop-


plying Of Alleged Unserviceablc Arms


to the Troops During the War.


WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 1872.


The following decisions were rendered to-day in
the United States Supreme Court:-In the case OF
Delmas VS.. The Merchants Mutual Insurance
Company, from the Supreme Court OF Louisiana,
the question was upon the authority Of the consti.
tuition OF the State to render contract void be.
cause it was based upon Confederate money as its
consideration The Court below found that Del.
mas had the prior claim to a certain fund; but
that. as the consideration which estab-
lished his claim was Confederate money 1t
iailed, ana the Insurance company whose claim
was subsequent, but based Oh a valid considera-
ton, was entitled to the fund. This Court say In
that the contract underlying Delmas claim was
void, from public policy existing al the time there
would have been no question for review here; but
as the Judgment is based upon provision OF the
constitution Of the State, framed after the contract
was made, which declares all contracts shall be
adjudged void which are founded on a considera.
tion OF Confederate money, 1t will have to be re-
vcrsed, as having sustained law repugnant to
that clause OF the federal constitution prohibiting
the States from making any law which shall impair
the obligation OF contracts. Mr.. Justice Miller de-
liyered the opinion.


the Court OF Claims, this Court reverse Judgment
Tor about eleven thousand dollars rendered by the
Court below against the government on contract
with the claimant to furnish arms during the war.
The Court say that after reading the evidence In
corporated with the finding OF facts by the Court
1t is impossible to escape the conclusion that the
arms furnished by Justice were unserviceaple, and
even unsafe for the troops TO handle,
whether they were equal to the sample
exhibited or not. IL is also held
that The settlement made between the department
ana Justice was bar to the action, and that 1t Is
time 1t was made the claimant intended to ac-
quiesce In the decision OF the ordnance Bureau
Mr. Justice DAVIS delivered the opinion.
Year: 1872

Notion to Have the Real Estate and Personal
Property Applied to the Uses of the Society for
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals-0ppo-
sition Of Counsel-The Court Takes the


Papers and Reserves Decision.
Year: 1872

Primary elections were held last evening in the
various Assembly districts throughout the city for
delegates to the Liberal Republican State Conven-
tion, which meets at Syracuse on September 4. The
utmost harmony prevailed at the several polling
places, and in no instance was there more than
one ticket in the field The following is the result
OF the election and full list OF the delegates -
Year: 1872

In their election Of Delegates to the
State Convention we trust that the Re-
publicans of Ormsby county may secure
such a representation as will give hearty
and constant support to the proposition
of re-nominating Hon. James F. Lewis
to the Slpreme Bench. We hold that
there is no matter which will come up
for decision by the Republican party in
convention assembled that can be regard
ed as of more importance than this.
The lone term principle" (Which is a
humbug at best) does not apply, even ina
remote degree, to the incumbency Of ju-
dicial positions and it would be an ex-
hibition of the very worst judgment for
the Republican party to rotate this very
accomplished gentleman out of office in
order to make room for any one who
might offer himself as his competitor for
the nomination.
Year: 1872

Wenoticedago good many ward politicians
from Storey county on our streets yester-
day. They came here, no doubt, to take
part in giving direction to the primaries
which take place to-day. Now, while we
hope that no aspirant to distinguishing
honors at the hands of the Republican
party has had the very bad taste to in
duce these men to come here, We also
hope that there may be no meddling by
these outsiders with the matters which
solely concern the Republicans of Orms-
by county. And we further ask, in the
name of the Republican party and its in
terests that there may be no wrangling at
the polls. There need not be if all
hands are determined that this election
shall be fairly and honorably conducted,


IT is little suspicious that the mana
gers of Mr.. Jones fight here should take
their printing (of tickets to Democrat
ic paper. The conductors of the APPEAL
do not violate professional confidence;
and it is not asserted, We believe, that we
are not quite as much entitled to the pat
ronage of Republicans as the conductor
of Democratic organ. We are not find
ing fault, however; but we merely men-
ton this matter as something in the way
of news.
Year: 1872

Man must have occupation or be
miserable Toll Is the price Of sleep
and appetite, of health and enjoyment.
The very necessity which Overcomes
our natural sloth Is a blessing. The
world does not contain briar or thorn
which divine mercy could not have
spared. We are happier with the
steriIity, than we could have been with
spontaneous plenty and unbounded
Drofusioo. The body and the mind are
improved by the toll that fatigues
them. The toll is thousand times
rewarded by the pleasure IT bestows.
It's enjoy ments are peculiar. No wealth
can purchase them. No incidence can
t,ste them. They few only from the
exertions which they repay.
Year: 1872

In sections of the country where there is
an abundance of cobble-stones, collect a
few loads of them about four or five inches
in diameter, grade the bottom of the cellar,
lay the cobbes in rows, and ram them
down onc-third into the ground, so that
they will not rock nor be sunk below the
line Of the rows by any heavy superincun-
bent pressure, such as the weight of hogs
head OF molasses or tierce of vinegar. The
bottom of the cellar should be graded 50
that the outside will be at least two inches
lower than the middle. A mistake some
times occurs by grading the cellar bottom
in such manner that the centre will be
two or three inches lower than the outside.
When this is the case, should water enter
from the outside, it will flow directly tow
ard the middle. \ straight edged board
should be placed frequently on each row oil
stones as they are being fsmmed, so that
the upper sides may be in n line with each
other. Afler the stones are laid and well
rammed down, place few boards ON the
pavement to walk on then make grout-
ing of clean sand and water lime, or Rosen-
dale cement, and pour it on the stones uh-
til all the interstices are filled. As soon as
the grouting has set, spread layer OF good
cement mortar one inch over the top OF the
pavement, and trowel the surface of
smoothly. In order 10 spread the mortar
true and even on the surface, lay an inch
board one foot from the wall, on the surface
of the pavement, stand on the board, and
ill the space with mortar even with the
top of the board after which, move the
board one foot, I'll the space with mortar
and trowel it OF smoothly. Such a floor
will cost less than board floor, and will
endure as long as the superstrucIure is
kept in repair.


A floor made in the foregoing manner
! on the ground In the basement of barn,
Year: 1872

COMPLAINT. - Complaint is made to us thai
swine is running at large in the neighborhood ot
18th and Orange streets in violation of Ordi
nance Also, that the deep crossings at this
point make it dangerous to passing vehicles
Yesterday, load of hay was overturned com
pletely and scattered about the street
Year: 1872

The Committee on Ways and Means
this morning decided on specific duty
of twelve cents per pound on imported
books and six cents per pound on
periodicals. Tho committee will hold
a session tonight and all day TO morrow
for the purpose of completing the tariff
bill, which they desire to report to the
House early next week.
Year: 1872

CRoFToN's BALL.-The opening ball at
Crofton's new hall at Redding, comes off
on Friday next. The Hall has been fitted
up with much care and will be one of the
best rooms for its purposes in the county.
Mr.. Crofton and the Redding people gen
orally give Shasta benefit when anything
comes off here, aud our people should give
Sam benefit in return. A list of Mana
gers will be found under the appropriate
head.
Year: 1872

The thief who was arrested for robbing
Parsons store in this town was found to have
a quantity of Ayers Hair Vigor in. his posses.
sion. When asked why he wished to steal
that article, he answered that he wanted to
restore his hair, for it was hard to be a thief
and bald too" If invention of the great
chemist could restore faded character as
efectualy as it does their natural beauty to
bald and grey heads, it would surely be, as
they say it now is, truly invaluable Lewis
ton Me. J Journal.
Year: 1872

BREAK AT THE STATE Prison .-Informa-
tion came from San Rafael the evening of
December Sd, that the prisoners made an eff
fort to escape, and that a number had got
away before the escape was found out. The
story is that two prisoners were hauling wa
ter in the brickyard and while the guards
were not looking threw rope over the wall,
and several made a rush for liberty while a
row was created at another portion of the pris-
on to draw the attention of the guards The
escape was detected by the sight of several
prisoners making good time over the hills,
which lay hetween.the prison and San Rafael.
Pursuit was given and the alarm taken to San
Rafael. Sheriff Watson started in pursuit,
and while hunting through the canyons
where the brush was so thick that he had to
crawl, saw one of the escaped lying low.
The sheriff threatened to shoot him, when he
came out and was taken back to prison. An
other escape was seen on the Petaluma road.
A large number Of men are securing the coun-
try for miles around.
Year: 1872

Life is the diyinest of Heavens gifts
to man. And consider it as we may
something divine should be got out of it.
Yet to now 44apy is life profound
mystery They know not why it was
given nor wherefore it tends Nor dc
they care to known. They live as they
list and that is for themselves.


Many apd many a one is wasting his
life in place Of using it Many are pro,
digal of 1ife's powers in place of hus.
banding them for the nobler purposes OF
being The possibilities of human life
are grand and sublime What powers
do men possess for noble, social and
moral achievement. How glorious the
field that opens before each, for results
that might change the destiny of many,
bringing JOY and peace and blessing tc
many hearths and hearts.


Lifes ministry may truly become a
divine ministry Was it not such in
John Howard +? in Florence Nightingale
and equally so in her thousand imitators
in fetid wards and hospitals caring fol
the sick


There is, in the order of Providence, q
particular assignment in the duties and
responsibilities of daily life. Each has
his sphere and his work, and his power
with which to fill the one and perform
the other. There is no conflict in Gods
plan as worked out either in creation OF
human life Blessed are they who know
their sphere and keep it-their abilities
and use then-their duties and do them.


God keeps us in the world to make il
Year: 1872

4 paper out West wants modern I'M
pFovements worked into school reading
books, and offers the following as sam
piles that would be mp TO esprit Of the
age


Here is a man. He is Il fireman. He
belongs to No. 10 If you are q good boy
you viii some day be an angel like that
fireman. They sometimes get their heads
broken.


Do you see that small boy lie is
good boy and supports his mother by
selling newspapers. His father don't
have TO work any more now.


Here IS the picture Of a young widow
See how sad She looks. Her husband
could not pay her dry goods bill, and SO
he-died. Do yoH think she viii get
another man She viii try hard.


Here is the face Of a reporter See
how joyful he looks. He has just heard
that a man has cut his own throat. and
he is going for the item. Should you
like to be q reporter. and get licked or
dark nights, and see dead persons. and
climb up four pairs of stairs
Year: 1872

better. The graves are not ready Tor us.
We are to be reflectors of Heavens light,
almOners of Heavens spiritual bounty.
''Give," is the great word of command
that touches upon every life. Our gifts
are for using Why this gift of sympa-
thy? Why this power of love? Man
without us needs them, and so the author
of our being has surcharged our hearts
that we may be as batteries inspiriting
all hearts with whom we come in con-
tact In this light, ''life is earnest, life
is real" 1t is not a quantity to be vast
ed in ease or worldliness. We are of
the earth, but this does not necessitate
that we should be earthly in all our
views and work


Happiness, as an object, is not un-
worthy of man. But the ways by which
he would attain it are often unworthy Of
his being and frustrate the very end he
has in view. Man is made happy in
proportion to the happiness of others.


The Great Teacher said, ''Blessed are
the Peace Makers - and with equal
force it might be said: Blessed are
the Happiness makers"


Blessed are they who make men bet
ter blessed are they who are filled with
JuC 0dllIIItdu spirit Oh killuHGSS anu
show it; blessed are they who remove
stumbling blocks and bear burdens :;
blessed'are they who honor their master
by loving their fellows!


We sit in solitude and mourn when we
might rejoice amid umnumbered COM
forts and blessings. We SOW so sparing-
ly is why we reap such small harvests.
Our garncrs Of JOY ought to be large and
well filled


Life was lent us for noble duties, not
for sclfshness not to be whilcd away
in aimlcss dreams, but for self-protit
and the profit Of our brothers.


TO live for something implies the ne
cessity of an intelligent plan and defin-
ite action.


Splendid day-dreaming is but splendid
foOling. Lying to purpose involves
definite plan 1t may not be written,
but it is a plan, and after it the life is
lived. Thousands fail in life just be
cause they have no commanding purpose
or aim with which tn ccntralise and
clYstaliNe their energies They work
hard but to little profit. The means
they use are not adjusted to take hold
upon definite and glorious results.


Live for something. Live for your
fellow men and your God. Live 50 that
others win rejoice that YOU DO 1--we.
Make somebody the better and u0blcr,
and wiser and happier for your living,
and this will be living for something.
Year: 1872

The Board OF Directors, IN commencing
this Second Scheme TO the Public, promise
that II shall be carried out in as good faith as
the annexed certificates prove the former to
have been The high character and standing
Of the Managers selected will also be an addi-
tional guarantee that perfect Justice and fair
ness Will control this Distribution.
Year: 1872

TnE following example Of filial and
maternal devotion is related by cor.
respondent writing from Newfound-
land: "During one OF the most tre-
mendous snow-storms ever witnessed
here, last winter, n poor widow LETT
her home In search Of her only son, n
boy Of sixteen years Of age, who had
gone out in the morning wood-cutting
with several others. Unable to bear
her anxieties, the mother rushed out
Into the binding snow, hoping to find
her boy, and that her feeble arms
might In some way help him home
ward. Aftcr struggling on for several
miles, she met the party, who were on
their return. BY this time she was ut
terly exhausted and unable 70 retrace
her steps, and sank down In the snow,
worn out with fatigue and hunger.
The little party OF boys were quite un-
able to bear her among them home
ward, and to remain with her would
have been certain death to all. 1t was
agreed that they should cover her as
we'll rs possible and return to the VII
lage for help. Her son, however, no
bly, refused TO leave his mother. though
to remain was In all probability GER
tain death. When the lads gave the
alarm in the village, q number Of men,
at the peril Of their lives, went out to
rescue the mother and her son. Their
efforts to find them were for several
days fruitless. They were finally
found under a cliff, frozen to death
and locked In one ahother's arms.
Year: 1872

The Diamond State Stencil Paint is far
superior to any other in the market. Part Of
the can may be used and the balance put away
and it will keep for years and not evaporate
is always ready for use; it dries as soon as put
on. My Stencil Brushes are made expressly
to order and received direct from the factory
The trade supplied at liberal rates. Orders by
mail receive prompt attention. j. f. Worden
Diamond State Stencil Depot, next door to the
Basket Factory, Smyrna, Del.
Year: 1872

The strike of the laboring men in many of the
large cities in behalf of the eight hour system
appears to be more loud than deep 1t is
one thing to demand for eight hours labor the
price of tent is another thing to get it.
Already many of the strikers are returning
to their old Places convinced of the unrearon-
following.