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Year: 1871

THE BODY of "Doc Simmons, the
brave engineered the Hudson River train,
did not appear to be much hurt when
found There was a cut under the right
ear, one in the side and one on the chin.
Neither of them was visible when he was
taken from the water, but they were dis
covered when the body was being washed.
The remains were neatly coffined, when
the undertakers rooms were thrown open
to the public, and throngs of men,
women and children filed by the coffin.
Year: 1871

Probably the most curions ant in
the world is the parasol ant Of the
West Indies. DR.. Forbes Winslow,
in his work on Light, says these
ants walk in long procession, each
one carrying cut leaf over its head
as a parasol, in the sun, and they
deposit these in holes ten or twelve
feet under ground, apparently with
no other object than to form a COM
Portable nest for species af white
snake, which is invariably found
coiled up among them.
Year: 1871

In the farthe st end of this remark
able hall, in chair of easy dimen-
sions, rePosed the patriarch, the
other Hooper, the Mormon delegate
from Utah. Invisible palms waved
their branches over his head, and
wives unseen reposed at his feet.
But this faithful servant of Brigham
Young is said to be the husband OF
but one wife, and though he defends
the system of polygamy he fails to
carry it out in practice.
Year: 1871

Several Of the democratic journals
In Ohio are taking strong grounds
against tho actisn Of tho democratic
convention in that State. They say
that the democracy Of the State
cannot be made to indorse tho Val
landlgham platform. The Cincinna.
u Enquirer, however, after a bitter
fight against the platform, finally
succumbs.
Year: 1871

PRACTICAL knowledge is knowledge
that can be used or applied to some use
ful purpose. 1t is n gross error TO sup
pose that the various arts and processes
used in common life are independent of
theory and abstract speculation. To the
untaught mind, the astronomer is vision
ary, sitting in his observatory in the lone
night hour, gazing at those far-otf myriad
points of light, and spending his days in
the solution of equations and problems
as uninteiigible 30 most people MS the
fantastic characters ona China tea-chest.
\ et, without his labors, even the common
family almanac could not be prepared;
the sailor could not be furnished with his
chart, and of course, could never venture
upon the deep out of sight of land. In
deed, he would be ignorant Of the laws of
the currents and winds, at whose mercy
he coasts along the shore.


Our standard weights and measures are
all based upon astronomical work far
above the reach of ordinary culture. In
agriculture, the man who has knowl-
edge of the principles which govern the
growth of the vegetable kingdom, who
Knows the nature and capacities of his
soils, the habits and requirement of his
crops, and adapts one to the other has
the reputation Of being good manager.
But many of those principles have been
reached only by the studies of secluded
chemists and abstracted botanists BY
tracing out the slow development OF
principles and applying those principles
in the laboratory and in the field, they
have found out the laws upon which ma
ture acts from seed-time to harvest. Book
farming may be laughed at by those who
love darkness, but it is too late, at this
day, for any man to deny with his eyes
open, the utility of a knowledge of prin-
ciples in the pursuits of agriculture
Maine Journal of Education.
Year: 1871

Some idea of the extent of pawnbrok-
ing as business may be gathered from the
fact that not long ago nearly six hundred
tons of pawn tickets were sold as old
paper by AN enterpIising collector in New
York city. Nearly the whole of these
ticketsCyere in small sums ranging in in
diyidual amounts from twenty y-iivc cents
up to a dollar Larger sums were quite
exceptional.
Year: 1871

Mss MARY SAFFoRD an eminent sister of the Governor, has within a year past received many just con- pliments, by the home and European press, like the following which we clip from Hearth and Home:

 Miss Mary Stafford, the lady phy- sician who has spent the last few years in the great hospitals of Vienna and Breslau, preparing herself for the e ,tablishment of woman's hospital in this country, seems to have brought back with her the same plucky spirit of self sacrifice which made her labor night and day during our late war, foregoing the comforts of her home for the sake of the soiled heroes whose wounds she dressed so skillfully. Her frail form was sadly broken down when she arrived in this city on the Sth of October, after voyage during which she could scarcely raise her head for illness. But badly as she needed rest, she hastened to Chicago, saying to friend, "I had intended going to Chicago in her prosperity, and now that she is in distress can not stay away. I may be able to do some good as a physician; but at any rate there is work there for me as woman. and can cook food for the starving if nothing more." Such a woman will find work in plenty for her hand to do; and there are hundreds in Chicago who will have reason to join with her former soldier-patients in calling Mary Stafford blessed
Year: 1871

It is with regret we notice that well-meaning correspondent at Tue son recently imposed upon the good San Diego Union. The Union is this Territory's fast friend, and the corre- spondent has caused it to publish fearful falsehood against this people. After the jury in the " Camp Grant massacre" case returned their verdict of not guilty, the Tucson correspon- dent says:

 At this point the Judge remarked that he had heard the report that after the trlal should be over, he (the Judge) and the Grand Jurors who found the indictment against the defendants were to be burned in effigy. So far as he was personally con- cerned they might burn him in etfigy to their hearts content, so the flames did not touch him; but if they burned anybody else connected with the prosecution o1 this case, he would regard it as breach of order and use the whole power of the Court to suppress it.

 We never knew a well-meanlng writer to put forth a baser statement. True, the Judge said substantially what is reported, but the important facts that not three men in Tucson ever thought of burning the Grand Jury in effigy, and not one ever hinted at the like towards the Judge, were too notorious to have been omitted in statement like the above. It has sent abroad another most foul slander upon this people, who for their law abiding qualities have no superiors ac- cording to numbers-especially talk inc all the actual citizens into the account. Tucson has a population of 3,2OO, and we are quite certain that no town in the world of its size can show brighter police record than 1t can for the past twelve months; and vet such infamous reports are sent abroad.

 In this connection it is due to truth to say that it was freely talked that U. s. District Attorney Rowell should have been burned in effigy, and some favored the act; and we now say as a matter of primitive justice, by no means without parallel in older com- munities, that said Attorney ought to have not only been burned in effigy, but tarred and feathered and rode out of town on a lively cactus. Still, such was the desire to preserve the good name of a too much slandered community, he was permitted to leave heartily despised by forty-nine tif- tieths of the good citizens. From time to time, we will state why Rowell is so justly odious.
Year: 1871

HORACE GREELEY's head IS level on most subjects. He understands the creature man pretty well. and espe cially that kind of man whose vanity is his chief accomplishment, and whose value to mankind is always doubtful, therefore the philosopher has written this:

 We may pay some man a hundred compliments, and give him dozen puffs, and he takes 1t as tribute to his greatness, and never thinks of it. never thinks it does him any good. But if we happen to say anything that this very man don t like, or some thing that he imagines is reflection on his character, see how quick he flares up and gets mad about it.
Year: 1871

CHEAP IF NOT CHEAPER than any other House in the Territory We arc therefore certain that as to quality and adaptability to the wants of the com munity our stock is unsurpassed

 For these reasons we respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage, feeling assured that our goods and prices cannot ail to give entire satisfaction.

 FULLY, OCHOA 6 DELONG.
Year: 1871

LOUISVILLE, Dec. 9.-The important
gas suit of the proprietor Of the Louisville
Opera House against the Gas Company for
overcharges, involving the correctness of
the gas metres, was decided to-day in favor
of the company. The most thorough cal
culations and test experiments were made
by scientific men in the courtroom during
the trial, and the metres were found to be
wonderfully correct under all the tests.
Year: 1871

LATER-The alleged spirit photograph on
Mason street is ascertained by chemical ex-
periments to be merely accidental discol-
Grafton in the material of the glass never
before discovered. The family to avoid the
crowd were compelled to remove the win
Year: 1871

LAUDABLE AMBITION They are
having a funny contest in Peoria,
Ill. A Young nan recently smoked
a cigar to within about an inch of
the tip without the the ashes falling
off. A rival smoked another half
an inch shorter than his, and
triumphantly labeled the ashes.
And now all the young smokers IN
Peoria are trying to smoke Il cigar
shorter than anyQne else without
breaking the ashes. Business must
be rather stagpant in Peoria IN the
plow line just at present; and the
Young Peoria gents must be hard up
for amusement We should judge.
Year: 1871

In the depths of the sea the waters
are still; the heaviest grief is that
borne in silence; the deepest love
flows through the eye and touch
the purest JOY is unspeakable; the
most impressive preacher at fun
eral is the silent one whose lips are
cold.
Year: 1871

Shrewd business men keep up
their trade in dull times by adver-
tising In such times purchasers
appreciate the value of every dime
they expend, and scan the papers to
see where they can buy to the best
advantage.
Year: 1871

ACROSS FoFyy.nnn. FOrsy-slxth, FoFry-seventh and
snss sCua arenS nstans
time rs The person In charge Of these obstructions
may decide to be safe; or. In effect the right Of
nience of the railroad The discretion and pleasure
OF chain tender. AS the matter OF the night vested
Certain @ In portion % Of the Fourth v avenue and
to lay any such number or tracks
as their convenience may dictate Is not one TO be
questioned or discussed by us, we have TO connne
ourselves to the matter under our observation and
an expression OF our views as 10 the best measure
OF meeting the legitimate requirements OF the COM
panies consistent with the demand OF the pubic.
The grade oil this road from the depot 10 the Harlem
mencns At Sixy.sixth street ana again at Seventy.
second street. and the elevation over Harlem wiley,
Is the same as that OF the avenue upon which 1t Is
located, ana consequently public travel throul the
transverse streets for the entire length OF this por
ton Of the road Is subjected to the risk OF lie and
limb BY the RAPID transit OF SO great number OF
trans. In consideration then oi this condition OF
the case we further submit


Htrst-Thas tins roadway. commencing OF the
Iino OF FOrty-fOurth street (which Is within the
depOtb Le depressed with the greatest practicable
rate OF depression until 1t reaches depression Of
to the deep cut at Sixty-sxth street.


Seeond-lhat the roadway at the intersection OF
IN such manner as Will afford all proper convenience
for the transit oil foot passengers and vehicles.


Yhtrd-That this roadway lor IT'S entire length
from FOrty-1lth street. where not tunnelled or
bridged or running above the grade OF the avenue
ss over Harlem valley be walled In laterally for .





fourtn-That the line OF the roadway IRON where
II runs five feet above tno grade oil the avenue at
about - street TO Harlem Kver be fitted with
lateral walls netwecn the line OF streets, ana al the
streets traversng the road there shah be gates SO
arranged that when open the transit OF TITO road
way across the street Is obstructed ana contFari-
wise, when tho roadway is open the transit through
the street viii De obstrGcted The line OF depth or
eight le,t for the depression OF tile road Is assigned
for the triple purpose OF not interfering with the
sewers through the transverse streets, OF leaving
suflceDt space above to afford isnt and air 10 the
m zop pilnarS ha hpiv nnh
consequent length OF the transverse bridges the
least practicable consistent with the other condi-
tions. The width Of the depression between Forty
1fth and Ftieth streets where the requirements Of
the road exceed that or double line oI rails should
be subject to decision when the plains tie pro-
the width OF the roadway above Flity-tnird street
10 be confined to that required for double iine OF
tracks alone. CHAS. II. nASWELL, Engineer.
Year: 1871

Virginia has now locked up vast and varied
resources, which. when developed, will not on
ly enrich her, but will contribute to the wealth
of the world. Give her the railroads she needs.
and the great work of development will have
been accomplished.
Year: 1871

part | have washed my hands of the concern
1.-THE Republican party of Virginia). I intend
hereafter to act with the Democratic party. |
never intend to be party to proceeding
which will hand my people over to the tender
mercies of set of vagabond adventures, who
have come here to fatten on the misfortunes of
the country


So writes the Hon. George w. Booker to a
citizen of Danville, in private letter, from
which we were permitted to make the extract.


We are glad that Mr.. Booker has come out
from among such set.-DanriUe Times
Year: 1871

AN EDITORIAL BRUTUs. Hear us for our
debts, and get ready, that you may pay trust
us, we have need, as you have long been
trusted; acknowledge your indebtedness, and
dive into your pockets that you may promptly
fork out. If there be any among you-one
single patron-that don't owe us something,
then to him We say, step aside, consider your
self gentleman. IF the rest wish to know
why we dun them, this is our answer: Not
that we care about ourselves but our creditors
do Would you rather that we went to gaol,
and you go free, than to pay your debts and


keep US moving? As we agreed, we have
worked for you; as we contracted, we have
furnished the paper to you but as you don't


pay US, we dun you. Here are agreements for
job work, contracts for subscriptions, promises


for long credit, and duns for deferred payment.
Who is there SO ignorant that he don't take a
paper?


If any, he need net speak, for we don't mean
him.


/ Who is there so green that he don't advertise?
If any. let him slide, he amt the chap either
Who is there SO mean that he don't pay the prin-
ter?


| If any, let him speak, for he's the man we're
after.
Year: 1871

RowDY1sM IN CHuRc4.-Edttors Of the
dispatch -Gentlemen,-Will you allow
the use of your columns In order that we
may acquaint the city authorities and the
public generally of the di.graceful conduct
of parcel of young men. who invariably
assemble at the Fulton Baptist Church on
occasions of stated worship, to misbehave
and annoy the congregationP The person
leading the meeting cannot be heard for the
loud conversation and laughing inside of
the church; dancing, clapping of hands, and
halloeing on the steps. II this thing Is al
lowed to continue, it will be the means, we
fear, OF breaking up the congregation. AL
ready one Of our most esteemed members,
who has repeatedly admonished them Of
their bad conduct, has had his wife insulted
on account OF his endeavors to preserve or
der in the church. Messrs. Editors, If you
would visit Us some evening, you would
think you had mistaken theatre for the
house Of God. We citizens of Fulton, who
pay taxes into the city treasury, who wade
up to our ankles in mud in order to reach
our places of business, and return at night
without one ray of gas to light us home,
would be moro content If the city authori-
ties would grant us the small boon of two
policemen to protect US while we attempt
to worship God. A CHURCH MEMBER.
Year: 1871

ANOTHER SW1NDLING INSURANCE CON-
PANY.-The New York Times says:


The startling figures revealed by the in
vestigation into the affairs of the insolvent
Monitor Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
OF Boston, show that even in Massachusetts,
where State inspection has hitherto been
supposed to be of the most careful and con-
scientious kind, instances of gross misman-
agement in insurance business are by no
means impossible. The existence of a
company that could continue its business
to so fine point that against S2,000,726 of
assets there should exist S15, 200, ,72S of liza
bilities, of which 81. oil 900 are outstanding
risks, proves the possibility of deceiving
both the official inspectors and the public
to an extent that must occasion the gravest
apprehensions as to the efficacy of our ex-
listing checks upon corporate management.
Such case, taken in connection with the
late failures of the New Haven and New
York companies, ought to be the occasion
of general inquiry into the entire subject,
with view to legislation that shall protect
both stock and policy holders to more
than nominal extent.
Year: 1871

scrutnizcd; but at the suggestion Of some
Of the Southern Unionists referred to
above, it is probable that the bill will be so
amended as to apply to every section of the
country, no matter how sparsely settled,
and that the duty Of appointing supervisors
will be made imperative.
Year: 1871

NARROW EscAPE.-Rev. DR.. Jeter had u
narrow escape from 4 serious accident yes
terday morning. He was riding near the
corner of 18th and Main streets, when his
horse lost footing and fell on him. lie was
not dangerously hurt, as was at first feared
by those who witnessed the miShap.
Year: 1871

The hall of the House of Delegates is no
wise striking in its appointments. On the
right-hand side sit together. and apart
from their white brethren, the colored
members Of the Legislature. There are
two galleries to the room precisely alike,
and one of these is appropriated to the
whites, the other to blacks. Ihis division
has, however, found some opponents
among the colored folk, and an effort was
made recently TO give to the sable ladies
permission to sit. if they choose, with their
flirer sisters
Year: 1871

How Shall the Stay-at-HOmes be


Brought Ont?


TFRRE HAUTE, IND, Nov. 27.-Hon.
Daniel w. VOORHEES, is out in card in the
Journal Of this city, in which he proposes
an important Democra tic party movement
He says:


81 keenly appreciate the Importance of
an authoritative expression Of the princl-
pies which are to guide us in the future as
in the past. 1t should be made, too, at an
early date, in order that organization shall
be perfected and confidence restored by the
time the approaching campaign is upon us.
This, however, should be the work Of a
National Convention, embracing delegates
from all the States. ] am in favor of call
ing such q Convention at some central point
in the West, and on day not later than
the 22d Of February. The call should be
issued by the National Executive Commit
tee, and delegates should be appointed by
State and District Conventions. The busi-
ness of this body should be to carefully
and patiently weigh all the views laid be-
fore it. and to agree upon and publish a
clear and definite declaration of principles
upon all matters affecting the political well
fare of the people and the safety of our free
institutions. This being done, it should ad-
journ TO a day fixed, for the nomination OF a
candidate for the Presidency.


ain the mean time the people OF the
States can discuss and approve or disap-
prove of what has been done. 1t would bt
the duty Of all Democrats taking part il
politics to submit to the voice of the ma
ioritv. If there are such as prefer theil
own convictions even to the platform Of Z
national convention, they can step aside II
quiet, without embarrassing anybody else
Let us, However, have political as well as
personal harmony, and success is within
our reach. If the entire Democratic vot
can be consolidated, inspired with enthusi-
asm and brought to the polls, Gen. Gran
cannot be reelected. 1t was the vote Il
our own party that stayed at home on tn
davs of the late elections which wrough
such widespread defeat. There is no in
crease of the Republican vote.


81 make the above suggestions, knowing
that it is entirely practicable and that
meets an urgent demand of the presen
crisis. ] shall respectfully urge it upo
the National Executive Committee, AM
ask for it the favorable consideration
conservative men everywhere"
Year: 1871

We have noticed with much pride and
satisfaction, from the proceedings of our
Legislature, as well as from private inform
alton from Nashville, that Senator Coulter
is one of the most efficient members in that
body; he is always at his post, and no ques-
ton comes up involving the interests of his
constituents or the State, that he does not
actively enga Se in. He is looked upon by
the whole Legislative body as man ofabil-
ity and integrity, and gentleman whose
loftiness of character is second to none in
the State.
Year: 1871

A large stock of Groeeries-BUTTER HONEY CHEESE and DRIED FRUIT which we offer for sale; wholesale and retail We adhere to a cash system and sell our gosd remarkably low for cash. nl2 ..
Year: 1871

SINGULAR ACADEMIA short time since
train ran of the track of a railroad near
Warrensburg. Mo, and during the mash.up
the iron bar used to turn the steam on and off
on the locomotive was forced through the en-.
gineer's head, just above his eyes, and into the
ground, fastening him in such manner as to
require the cutting of the bar in two before he
could be released. The man is recovering, but
will lose one eye.
Year: 1871

FOUND How.-An exchange editor says
that it was long mystery where so many
Smiths came FROM but he found out the other
day. He was walking along street in city
near by, when he noticed n sign over the door
of an immense building which gave notice that
that was the factory of the "Smith Manufac.
turing Company" He is satisfied, now.
Year: 1871

A Boston gentleman who could not waltz
offered y young lady $l00if she would let him
hug her as much as the man did who had just
waltzed with her., It was q good oder, and
showed that money was no object to him. =
Year: 1871

Mr.. Golden, an, boldachelor editor thu
in his spite comments on recent moon
light incident: 1--WE left our sanctum Al
midnight last night, and on our way
home we saw lady and gentleman
holding n gate on its hinges. They were
evidently indignant at being out so late,
and we saw them bite each other several
times"
Year: 1871

There are many friends of summer


Who are kind while flowers bloom,
But when winter chills the blossom,


They depart with the perfume,
on the broad highway Of action,


Friends of worth are far and few;
So when one has proved the friendship
Cling to him who clings to you.
DO not harshly judge you neighbor,
Do not deem his life untrue,
II he make no great pretensions-


Deeds are great, but word are few,
Those who stand among the tempest,
Firm as when the skies are blue,
Will be friends while life endureth-
Cling to those who cling to you,
When you see q worthy brother


Buffeting the stormy main,
Lend a helping hand fraternal,


Till he reach the shore again,
Don't desert the old and true friend
When misfortunes come in view;
For he needs friendships comforts
Cling to those who cling TO YOU.