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Year: 1873

A Mysterious Steamer with Some uys-


terious Lights On Long Branch-Thc


Unknown Men In the Buggy-Was IL .


Party OF Twced's s'Palso Flying from


Justfces


AS several OF the individuals implicated and
charged with frauds the city government are
said to be missing and cannot be found at their
residences in this city, we deem it advisable to
publish the details OF a strange and mysterious oc-
curence that happened at Long Branch on last
aturday night.


About eight O'Clock on Saturday night last. one
OF the crew or Life Saving Station No. 8, while on
patrol, saw steamer coming from the northward,
with her lights all up, and, when abreast OF the
station house, she nut them out small boat,
manned by three OF the steamers crew,
then rowed for the shore. They came up
patrolman could get to them they turned about
and started for the steamer. He nailed them, but
they made no reply. He called the second time
and told them who he was, and asked II they
needed assistance, to which they simply replied
NO" After they had reached the steamer the
started on in soutnery direction.


Immediately after, as one OF the station house
crew was returning on the main road, short dis
tance from the sea and near the station house, q
buggy wagon containing two men, passed him and
stopped very near him, and the inmates appeared
stood up IN the buggy, and was heard
TO say, al can't see anything OF the light" and
peated 1t again. They then turned about and
drove Oft in the direction OF Long Branch There Is
arranged for an escape on that steamer, and 1t Is
very probable that among them were some OF the
Ring criminals who have not yet been tried In q
court Of justice.
Year: 1873

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 23 1873


The strike OF the 'longshoremen continues to-day.
About 200 OF the strikers marched along the wharves
to-day; but, beyond endeavoring to intimidate and
induce the men on the wharves to quit work and
Join them, they engaged in no violent demonssra-
tions. The managers Of the various steamship
lines ass generally determined TO stand by the po-
sition they have TAKEN The southern Mail Steam
ship Company had their regular force OF IL men at
work yesterday, and also succeeded In getting six
additional men during the afternoon at the re-
duced rate OF wages. or these six men three were
assaulted aud beaten last night after they quit
the services OF extra stevedores to-day, men will
ing to work being afraid to engage as, though they
may have the protection OF the police during the
day. they in danger OF violence from the strikers
at night. The Southern Mail Company Will not
yield, though they have three vessels now in port
all detained by the strike, ana have others TO ar
rive within a few DAYS.
Year: 1873

At New Brunswick yesterday, in the Middlesex
County Court, before Judge Scudder, the case OF
Robert N. Woodwork conjontly held with ex-
Cashier Greenleaf W. Appleton on a charge OF de-
fraudng the old State Bank out OF $500, 900. was
brought up on application for writ OF habeas COR
pus, which the prisoner sought After considerable
discussion between the Court and counsel the
Court declined to grant the writ as an Indictment
was hanging over the head OF the accused. His
trial was set for next Monday. The prisoner mean
while was remanded to the County Jail.
Year: 1873




The weather is intensely hot to-day
and but few people ventured out. A
colcred man walking on the street this
morning, fell dead from the effects OF
the heat. This afternoon there was a
heavy thunder storm and rain fell in
torrents for an hour.


Louisiana Finances.


A dispatch received by the agent ot
the American Press ssociation, from
New Orleans, says; "Governor Kellogg
officially announces that the August
interest will be paid after the first and
hereafter the interest on the bonded
debt of Louisiana will be paid as it falls
due. The city OF New Orleans alone
paid 81, 100000 taxes into the State
treasury during the month OF June
last.


The Chronicle to-day, publishes sew
eral private letters, written by General
Scott during the earlier part OF the
Mexican war, in which he charges
President Folks administration with
the design to exclude himself and other
whig generals from any show in the
glory to be obtained in the contest.


Water Not Good.


Considerable feeling is entertained
among the people here as to the propo.
sal of the board Of health to fill up
every pump aud well In the city on the
plea that the street filth intects the
water Many people have been drink
ing the well water all their lives and do
not believe in having the wells filled
up.
Year: 1873

The Cincinnati Gazette, (administra-
tion, commenting on the alleged at
tempt to pack the Ohio Legislature with
a view to elect Secretary Delaao 10 the
United States Senate. says: THAT
would be the sure way to defeat the Re-
publican ticket and if any clique should
conclude to attempt to carry county
for or against any particular candidate
Tor the United States Senate, they may
as well give up the contest in advance.
The Republicans will not unite upon q
ticket made by any clique in the inter
est Of any senatorial candidate, %
the contrary. thousands of Republicans
will take care to defeat any such tick
ct. This may as well be understood
in advance"
Year: 1873

CLEVELAND, July 26.-About one
hundred and twenty-five saloon keep
ers Of this city held meeting las,
night to decide what course to pursue
regarding the ordinance prohibiting the
sale of liquor on Sunday. which goes
into effect tonight. 1t was agreed to
close the saloons until legal advice
could be taken, with a view Of testing
the constitutionality Of the new law.
Year: 1873

Done at the RECORD office in the best style
known to the art; and must be paid for ON de-
livery. unless persons having the work done
have standing accounts with the Office. No de.
Walton from this rule.
Year: 1873

A NEW ORLEANS girl ate a lot of CASTLE
soap to get rid of freckles. The mourn
ers remarked very peaceful expression
about her mouth at the funeral, but the
ireckles are as numerous as ever.
Year: 1873

HERE is n possibility that electricity
will take the place of rennet, and work
as we'll. Authorities say that electricity
will coagulate milk even faster than rem
net, and cheesemaker, who claims to
have sued it for the purpose of cheese
manufacture, says he has found the curd
made by it to cure into fine favored
cheese. He reports it as having extra.
ordinary efficiency in reducing the curd
Of skim milk INTO salvy, rich appearing
cheese, but il did not restore the flavor
that was lost by the removal of the
cream. 1t was said to have Just the
favor which the milk in its skinned or
unskimmed condition would produce.
Year: 1873

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 20.-A member of the
standing committee of the Diocese of Ken
tucky has received letter from a promi-
nent clergyman of the East relative to
Bishop Cummin's withdrawal from his
work in Kentucky and from the Episcopal
church, which is of the highest authority.
The letter says: The Bishop acted by him
self and against the protest of Evangelical
men. Even the most radical oppose his
course and will give his movement no sup
port. / attended meeting of the leading
Evangelical clergy in Philadelphia to-day,
and found them a unit against the Bishop.
SO [ suppose we are to have no new move
ment of any importance. II is thought
that the Bishop stands alone. for which we
have reason to be thankful. A convention
is talked of here to elect an assistant Bishop
in Cummin's place.
Year: 1873

frCm Jne New 1OIh LCuBVA'


When baby comes into household, it
is only little, shapeless, red-faced thing
with tiny double fists that move themselves
about at nothing, and an appetite dispro-
portionately large in comparison with its
other qualities.


Yes, it comes as sort of a monarch
that helpless little handful, and it begins to
reign forthwith.


Its vOice-not exactly the voice Of the
turtle. either-being heard in the land, all
other sounds are forgotten.


1t matters not who has no dinner so that
lie has his, nor who is tired so that he en-
joys himself. Ordinary occupations cease,
and a group gathers about the cradle to see
him put his fist in his mouth. a small
fringe of hair on the back of his head IS
more beautiful in the eyes Of the household
than the floating locks Of any golden blonde
on earth; and while some adult is quietly
advised to have his aching wisdOm-tOOth
pulled out, and not bother any more about
it, the family rush pell-mell to the cradle
side. to see that wonderful thing-baby's
first tooth, peeping through its gums.


King Baby, do you know anything about
all this? If you did, you might look for
ward very sadly. In after life there will
be no such alteration for you. Words of
wisdom will fall unnOticed from your lips
then, though when yOu have learned to say
''blal bla!7 the household now goes into
ecstacies.


Your little natural kicks and wriggles,
that are so charming, are nothing to the
hard work that yOuwill do without 'thank
yOu'' from anyone. Your sleeping, eating.
and smiling will interest no one but your
self when you are man. It is well that
YOU do not know it. But now you are a
king, and, in truth, home is made happy
by such little monarch. Reign on. l am
one of your subjects, and pity anyone so
stern and cold that he does not bow little
before that great Grand Llama, the Baby OF
the House. MARY KYLE DALIIS.
Year: 1873




WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S.-The success
sion to Senator Carpenter as pro TEN,
President of The Senate, will come up at or
before the holidays. 1t is presumed that
Carpenter will anticipate the dilemma OF
his party colleagues 10y declining the nomi-
nation. Senator Anthony is weary of the
position, and 1t is thought that Freling-
huvsen will be chosen, in order to give the
chair the reputation of his family austerity
and purity. Little attempt will be made
to reorganize the committees in the Senate,
as the new Senators were all provided with
places during the special session of last
Year: 1873

The Chicago Times ends an article on
the reports which are constantly put forth
in relation to the crops, in the following
truthful and pithy manner "About all
there is now certain about the matter is,
that writing to the farmers and planters for
the crop prospects is just about useless.
1t is like purchaser depending wholly
upon the seller as to the value of the article
to be sold.O
Year: 1873

A CHEERFUL HOME. E.-Of all the bless
ings enjoyed by human beings there is none
better or more desiia able than cheerful,
happy home. 1t is, therefore, the first
duty of every one to endeaysr to promote
the most amicable relations in the home
circle. A single bitter word may disquiet
an entire family for whole day. One
surely glance casts gloom over the house,
hold while smile, like CLEAN of sun
shine, may light up the darkest and weari-
est hours. Like unexpected flowers which
spring up along our path, full of freshness,
fragrance and beauty, so the kind words
and gentle acts and sweet dispositions make
glad the home where peace and amity
dwell No matter how humble the abode,
if thus garnished with goodness, and sweet
ened with kindness and smiles, the heart
will turn longingly toward it from all the
tumults Of the world and home, though II
be ever so homely, will be the dearest spot
beneath the circuit of the sun.
Year: 1873

ONE of the plausible humbugs Of the


day is the idea of being /" non-partisan."


Mr.. Buckalew is the inventor of the fancl-
full but ridiculous conception that body
equally divided in politics is therefore


''non-partisan.'' Such body is, in fact.
incapable of any political action, because
equally divided; but it is none the less
partisan, each half being more violently
opposed to the other half than either
would be If one constituted majority
and the other minority. Another
form Of the non-partisan" idea is
that of political party going into
the ranks of another party to get its candi-
dates. This may be magnanimous, in some
possible cases, but it is not, and cannot be,
non-partisan." The motive to such
an act is to win a partisan victory with the
and Of an opponent. and in the hope that
the opponent will thereby be changed from
a partisan on his own side to a partisan
on the side Of his former opponents. 1t
is poor trick and never wins. The man
thus selected has but two ways open be-
fore him either to join the party SO nomi-
mating him, or to be, if elected, a more
bitter partisan than ever on his own side.
He has no good reason for doing the first,
because it is always a party in the
minority that chooses a candidate
from the side of the majority, and
there is consequently nothing to be gained
by joining it; and so he has nothing left
but to betray those who have elected him
and use his position to show his old asso-
ciates that he is still with them.


All men are, and in republican gov
ernment necessarily must be, partisans.
Parties are necessity in all free govern
ments, and men must belong to one or
the other of them. 10 make Republic
can candidate out of Democrat does not
transform or change him, or neutralize his
political feelings. lie is Democrat and a
partisan still /; and the .'non-partsan' the
ory, instead of destroying party feeling,
breeds only confusion and cross purposes.
Year: 1873

MAKING MONEY. .-Professor Agassz
is reported as having told shrewd bus
iness man who suggested that he could
make fortune by the right use of his
scientific knowledge: "But my dear
sir, | have no time to waste in making
money. " This sounds well, but hardly
bears analysis. Professor Agassiz him
self finds it very necessary to use the mon
ey to support his schools that other peo-
pic have made. 1t is well enough for him
to talk in this way. He has other gifts,
but without money the world would be
little better for them. This can't about the
folly ofmaking money is very foolish for
people in general, else how could we put
our children under the instruction of Agas-
siz, or anybody else I? 1t is foolish to
make money if you have no use for it
but II you have noble ends to accomplish,
make all you can. and then use it as wise.
ly as you can. You will be healthier and
Nhappier for it.
Year: 1873

SENATOR SUMMERS late letter to the
colored people of the District of Columbia,
recently published, proves him still strong
in his support of the rights of these citi-
zens, and We are happy to add, is the best
sign yet Of his restored health. 1t re-
minds us of the days when one blast upon
his bugle was worth ten thousand men.
Year: 1873

CHLoRINE.-Nowt that disinfection is
SO much needed, it is we'll for people to
know how chlorine may be obtained by
everybody at a cheap rate. Mix in bot
tie two tablespoonluls Of common salt,
two teaspoonfuls of red lead, and half a
wine-glass Of strong oil Of vitriol in a
quart of water. Keep it cool and tightly
corked in dark place. Sprinkle a little
of 1t in places in need of disinfection, or
soak clothes in it and hang them about,
Year: 1873

lfTom the fnllauelphia PfeSsl


The state campaign was opened yester-
day in Virginia by the convention of the
Republican party, which was large and
nor, Colonel r. w. Hughes. as we have
before pointed out, is calculated to be a
strong candidate. His reputation for
integrity is good; he is widely known
among both white and colored resi-
dents of the state; he is familiar with
public affairs, and has the courage of
his convictions" Although identified
with the rebellion, he had the sense and
patriotism to accept the situation fairly and
fully at the close of the war. He has been
since then q frank and consistent Republi-
can. AS for his prospects, he can have
the encouragement of knowing that The
New York World predicts his certain
defeat. No stronger p,7naa facie evidence
of his success could be desired.
Year: 1873

9Th. We are in favor of reform in the
administration of justice in this state, and
an enforcement of the state constitution il.
this respect, which will secure impartial
justice to all, irrespective of race, color,
condition or political sentiment.


We favor the election of the president,
vice-president, and all other officers of the
government, as far as possible, by the di-
rect vote of the people.
Year: 1873

In my experience the hest results
can be obtained by applying the man.
uro on the sarfaee of the meadow as
soon as possible after the grass has
been cut. If it il cloudy or rainy
weather at the time, or soon after
wards, so much the better, as the liq-
uid from the manure will then be
carried into the soil, to be taken up
by the roots of the grass at the time
when they need the stimulus the most,
as they receive severe shock by be-
ing laid bare to the action of the suns
rays at season of the year when the
weather is usually the driest. l have
noticed that if grass is not cut close
to the ground, it will start much
sooner. | am inclined to think that
the reason for this is that there is not
so much root left exposed. III the
manure is applied at the time stated,
in a short time it will be covered
by heavy aftermath, furnishing a
protection from the heat of autumn,
as well as from the frosts of fall and
spring.-COuntry Gentleman.
Year: 1873

AHEAI-oFFToIAL INSPECTION OF W. AND Il. BRANCH
FROM READING To BIRDsBaRo-THE WORK ALONG
THE hourE-wHAr REMAINS TO BE DONE
THROUGH TRAINS TO READING.


On Monday afternoon, Hugh e. Steele, PreAi-
dent of the W. x II. r. R accompanied by Civil
Engineer Thomas @. Steele. made emi-officia


Inspection OF the extension from Birdsboro' to
Reading. reporter OF the Rea ling Eagle ac-
companied the party aud writes


Below the Poplar Neck bridge there is to be
seen one OF the very finest sections OF railroad
to be found anywhere Mile after mile on this
new branch il in one direct line. with grade
slightly sloping to the south. The view along
the route is in many respects grand The wind
ing Schuylkil of to the east, the black outlines
of the Reading road beyond the snow clad hills
and the blue boundaries OF clear Italian-like
sky, all make up beautiful panorama to look
upon.


As yet, the deep cut near Poplar Neck is un-
finished, and the tracks run over the summit.
This will not interfere with the regular running
of trains. The road is being rapidly pushed on
to completion All along the uniinished part Of
the liue gangs Of men are employed in straight
ening the rails and balasting the tracks. The
men seem determined to hurry on the work and
tinI-h the job. The run from Poplar Neck bridge
to Gibraltar will be a magnificent one. straight
and level az is to he seen anywhere; while away
across tbs river the black rails Of the competing
highway to the sea stretch parallel thus present
ing for the two roads grand ground for many
al sIcitiug race in the future. Straight lines
follow each other below Gibraltar, and the road
from thence to B,risborO ia easy running aud OF
gradual descending grade. Wherever he road
Way Id completed most excellent TINA is made.


Upon the arrival of tbs party at Blcd,borO,
President Steele who had prevlou-ly expressed
his entire 1atisffctiol with tho condition and
prospects Of the branch, left the engine and de-
parted for home.


Should the weather continue favorable the
entire work on the new branch it il at present
arranged may be temporarily finished before
the clUse of the week And shortly after that a
trial tnp of passenger trains may be made. As
yet there are no stations located nor sdngs laid
down II will require some time bsfore the
road will be in proper condition for regular pae-
senger and freight traffic Should work be i'm
meuiAtey commenced on the unfinished portion
of tho deep eut il could not be completed short
of live or six months and with the present hea
Wy grade over the sumlnit at that point it does
not appear practicable or advisable to run any
sort OF train as yet.
Year: 1873

In New jersey, some wears ago.
there travelled over some Of the hard
est counties Z good faithful, hard-work-
ing brother named James Moore, or
Jimmy Moore. as be was familiarlv
called He was devoted 70 intineran-
cy. a true loyal Methodist, plain,
pointed and sharp in all his preach
ing and exhortatiOn He had been
labOring a wear on one Of his circuits,
and before leaving for his new field
be gave his people, who dearly loved
him, his farewell sermon At the
close he said:


NY dear bretheren, this is nv
last address to you. l am going
from you and you NAV never hear
the voice of James Moore again"


Amen" came loudly from the seat
before him.


He looked at the man a little sur
prised but thinking it was q mistake
be went on.


My DAYS on earth viii soon be
numbered / am an old man, and
you may not only never hear the
voice Of James Moore. but never see
his face again


Amen :" was shouted from the
same seat more vigorously than be-
fore.


There was no mistaking the design
now The preacher looked at the
man-he knew him TO be q hard.
grinding man, stingy, and mereiless
to the poor. He continued his ad-
dress.


May the Lord bless all of YOU
who have done your duty. who have
h0nored Him with your substance.
who have been kind TO the poor,
and


Pausing and looking the intruder
straight in the eve, and pointing 70
him with his finger


May his curse res. on those who
have cheated the Lord, and gronnd
the poor under their heel. Say Amen
to that, brother,


The shot told He was not inter-
rupted again.
Year: 1873

as these were given from day to day
in early life, how many young girl
would ponder the paths of her feet,
and walk carefully that she might es-
cape the ruin that attends so MANY in
their wayward course:


Mothers and fathers, begin in sea-
son with your children. Prepare
them to rightly estimate the new in
stincts and emotions OF maturing life,
not by joking and hectoring them, but
BY wise and loving course. Win
their confidence aud keep it. Pre-
serve their privacies; shield the Sc
erets of their hearts from the rude
gaze and mocking laugh, and let them
feel that it is the safest thing they can
do to show their first love letter to
their father, or whisper their first ten
der secret into their mothers ear. as
sured that they will find such commu-
nicatiOns patient, courteous, reason
able, and tender reception. and have
the best of counsel, with no danger
that their confidence win even be be-
trayed.


Parents, train your children in time.
They have this sea to sail oversee
to it that they study the chart and
know the rock beforehand. Tell them
the things they need to know. Guard
against the wreck and ruin that de-
stroys 80 many of the young. Train
up the child in the way he should 20
and when be Is old ne will not depart
from it, The Christian.
Year: 1873




OF all things on earth to make
trouble, commend me to a letter =


You write as ven would say it,-but
it goes to your friend without the
grace Of a yoice,-the infection, the
gesture, the laugh that would make a
joke of it. There are Just the hard,
cold wOrds,-he can only see what is
said, and be is deeply grieyed or an-
gered.-iost to you, perhaps, forever.
The thing you write in one mood finds
YOUR friend in another-may be in the
very one which Of all others is least
hospitable 10 your message. have
seen a whole family cast down by
some piece of written pleasantly on
the part of an absent mer.ber of it
And if there is this danger when you
know the writer's ways and Phrases
so well, how much greater the peril
in the case of mere acquaintanees- |
think correspondence should be con-
ducted mainly by means of printed
forms. Theodosia suggests that no
one write should without these forms
who had not been nexamined by COM
mittee OF experts and pronounced
competent. Then another committee
should pronounce upon the competen-
CIV of persons to whom written letters
are addressed.-Scribaer's Monthly.