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Year: 1870

Plains Cor. Cincinnati Gazette, 10th ult.l


The Indian depredations continue
along the border, and every day brings
us new horror, the mere recital OF
which makes the blood run cold. A few
days ago three men, Dr.. Bard, Harvey
Morgan and a Mr.. Mason, while on their
way from South Pass City to Wind river,
thirty-6ve miles distant, were attacked
and killed by Arrapahoe and Sioux In
dians. The party stopped over night in
the camp of the Big Horn expedition,
and early in the morning set out on
their way to the valley. They had not
gone far when large party of Indians
dashed down from the hills and sur
rounded them. The three men were
travelling at the time in two-horse
wagon, and as soon as they saw the In
dams drove upon knoll and gave fight.
The struggle must have been desperate
one, and the unfortunate men, no doubt,
sold their lives as dearly as possible,
pools of blood and pieces of clothing
being found in various places, where the
Indians had taken refuge behind the
hills. Under the wagon were found a
large number of exploded shells
of fixed ammunition that had been
fred by the white men, and also two
pools Of blood, showing they had
fought after being wounded. tits almost
certain the men, after fighting for time,
endeavored to escape, as evidences of
the battle were found in two places. 1t
is likely, after being wounded, they
mounted the wagon and tried to cut their
way out and reach the United States
camp, on Little Poppoigie Creek, some
twelve or fifteen miles distant. When
found, the bodies were all stripped and
horribly mutilated. The hind wheels of
the wagon were detached from the fore
part, and one end of the bed rested on
the ground. The wagon had probably
come uncoupled while the horses were
running, and thrown the white men out.
One of the fore wheels rested on the
breast of DR.. Bard, where he had been
put by the Indians and scalped alive.
His writhing and struggles had torn up
the sod showing he had been held under
the wheel some time before death ensued.
Morgan lay near the wagon stark naked
and scalped. The hammer of the wagon
had been taken out and the handle
driven into his temple up to the
shank, completely pinning the head to
the ground. 1t could not be drawn out,
so firmly was it imbedded in the skull
bones, and it had to be buried with him.
His thighs and back were cut open, and
the sinews taken out for bow strings.
Mr.. Mason had an, iron rod three feet
long forced up his person, and his legs
cut open to the bone, and the sinews
drawn out. Most of these barbarities
had undoubtedly been committed while
the men were yet alive, and their suffer
ings must have been terrible. There
were otherindignities committed on their
persons, which are too horrible to relate.
AS soon as the news reached the United
States Camp, Colonel Bartlett sent out
Lieutenant Scott, with thirty infantry
men, in wagon, who brought in the
bodies and buried them at Poppoigie.
Year: 1870

A lesson in itself sublime,


A lessen worth enshrining.
Is this: :" take no heed of time,
Save when the sun is shining"
4 These motto words dial bore,
And wisdom never breaches
To human hearts better lore
Than this short sentence teaches.


As life is sometimes bright and fair,


And sometimes dark and lonely;


Let us forget the toll and care,


And note the bright hours only.
There isno grove on earth's broad chart
But has some bird to cheer il;
So hope sings on in every chart,
Although we may not hear it:
And If to-day the heavy wing
Of sorrow is depressing,
j Perchance to-morrow's sun will bring
The weary heart a blessing.


For life is sometimes bright and fair,
II ff And sometimes dark and lonely,
90 " Then let's forget the toll and care,


And note the bright hours only.
We bid the joyous moments haste,
And then forget the glitter;
We take the cup Of life, and taste
No portion but the bitter;
But should we teach our hearts to deem
Its sweetest drop the strongest;
And pleasant hours should ever seem
To linger round us longest.


AS life is sometimes bright and fair,


And sometimes dark and lonely


Let us forget the toll and care,


And note the bright hours only.
. The darkest shadows of the night
Are Just before the morning;
Then let us wait the coming light,
And boding phant0ms sc0rning;
And while we'e passing on the tide
OF times fast ebbing river,
Let'spluck the blossoms by its side,
And bless the gracious Giver. .U.u


For life is sometimes bright and fair,
And sometimes dark and lonely,


Then let's forget the toll and care,


And note the bright hours only,
Year: 1870

The injunction case against the Boston, Hartford
and Erie RAILROAD in the issue Of further bonds
under the act Of the State OF Connec-
ucut, came up In the Supreme Judicial Court this
morning, and on tho statement that no defence
would be made against q perpetual Injunction, July
10 was assigned for hearing arguments on the ques
tton OF appointing receiver.
Year: 1870

Last evening the betting on the great ocean yacht
race was rather lively at several places In the city,
and especially at the Fifth Avenue Hotel The odds
were slightly In favor Of the Cambria, although q
great many bets were made even one to the amount
OF SIS, 900 between two prominent Wall street brok
ers: Several bets were also made that the yachts
that they will pass the ghtshp before eight o'clock
this evening. Every one seemed exceedingly anx.
t0us about the race, and for time forgot all about
Staten Island to-day win be the great centre OF at
traction for thousands Of people. all bent upon 'be
ing In at the DEATH" Dut II Is questionable II they
are not somewhat premature, as the general opinion
among old yachtmen seems TO be that neither OF
the billowy racers Will reach Sandy Hook before the
25th or Goth inst, and perhaps later.
Year: 1870

1t will be remembered by the readers Of the
HERALD that about four weeks since an article
appeared In these columns entitled "a Mod.
ern King Henry" That sketch gave par.
ticulars OF the decidedly racy career of a
thrice-dyed scoundrel, perjurer, thier bigamst,
forger and swindler, named Jay Howard Livingston;
the most startling fact, however, in connection
Herewith being the proof that he had left six wives
to mourn his escape from the clutches Of the law.
Since that time the public have been led to believe
that Livingston was the victim OF murder on the
oath or May last, on the Utica street bridge at 0s.
wego and that his body had been thrown into the
river. The impression was that some OF the relatives
OF his marital victims had thus avenged their dis
honor and misfortune His acquaintance Is anxiously
sought by detectives all over the land, and he knows
IL, and there Is now no doubt whatever that the
blood on the bridge the documents and letters found
at the time and other facts scheme devised by
Livingston to pull wool" the eyes of the detec


tves, and tnat wherever he may be he unfortunately
Is not at present tenantng any grave or doing on
any river bed. His last hymeneal sacrifice young
and beautiful Southern lady, is still In this city,
directing with all her energies measures and
for his capture. II the maximum punishment for
each OF the offences for which Livingston Is liable to
conviction were one month he could safely be sent
to Sing Sing prison for about twenty years.
Year: 1870

that will be able to sell the best class of goods
cheaper than inferior goods can be bought for
Dealing exclusively in but few lines of goods, l have
the advantage over all other competitors, (who
dealing in all branches of merchandise,) Grem this
simple reason, that the most obtuse mind mind may
comprehend. l give my whole attention 10 these
classes of goods, and, therefore, always have nico
selection and complete stock.


No lady or gentleman will be disappointed in not
getting what they want in my line, for am con-
stanty receiving fresh supplies, and latest styles Of
goods from the city. Ladies wishing to fit them.
selves in SHOES can do so without being exposed
to the vulgar stare of every passer-by. have the
of my store fitted up expressly for ladies' where
they will be free from all intrusion.


My business. in the past, has more than met my
expectations Uhanks TO the public for their very
liberal patronage) and l am determined, for the
present year, ,te make it of success than ever


if good and cheap goods is the secret Of success.
l have constantly on hand a nice assortment
Year: 1870

THE LIFE SUSTAINING oRGANs.-THE TWO


organs which minister most directly to the support OF
the body the stomach and liver In the former the rst
process OF digestion ks place, under the action Of that
powerful solvent the gastric juice Thence the ood CON
verted into pulp into the where 1e ss


liver and of the fluid b the % or sweet
tious portion from the rest 10 then taken up BY the
absorbent conveyed into the channels OF circ
laton In the form Of BLOOD while the waste matter
is discharged through the bowels Unless all these pro-
cesses are duly performed disease OF some sort 10 In
evitable and the best Of all medicinal agents for
the three stomach liver and ntestnesby which
the threefoid work il carried on 10 HOsTETTERs
STOMACH BITTERS. Indigestion 10 generally accompanied
BY constipation and the gentle catharc operation OF the
Filters no important In OF this kind than Its
tonic effect upon the stomach and the hillary gland Beauty
person. well health depends IN no small degree upon
ion thick opaque coarse skin; tainted BREATH rush Of
blood head loss of memory headache and extreme
depression the usual Of cossve
ness. OF the Bters will infallbly relieve ana
finally Danish these obnoxious symptoms while inyigorang
the stomach and promoting healthy action in the liver This
vegetable stomachc and Alternative strikes at disease
In primary the assimatng secretye and expn-
sve organs the effects consequently thorough
and complete.
Year: 1870

The following record win show the changes IN the
temperature OF the weather for the past twenyfour
hours IN comparison with the corresponding day OF
last wear as indicated by the thermometer at Hud.
nuts pharmacy. HERALD Building Broadway cor.
xar of Ann street, -
Year: 1870

Marshal Sharpe has sent out his commissions to
the Assistant Marshas appointed to take the census
IN the districts in the Southern District OF New York
outside the city OF New York.
Year: 1870

MAGIC SIMPLIFIED.-The following tricks
of legerdemain will be read with interest, es-
pecially as we are having dearth of amuse-
ment


The Magic stick. To do this trick proper
ly you will need pearlhandled knife, and a
stout, hardwood stick, some two inches in
length. Sharpen two ends of the stick and
then try to crush it endways either between
your hands or by sitting upon it. This, to
the astonishrient of the company, you will
find impossible to do. The better to deceive
them, keep perfectly calm countenance.


The Four Jacks. Select pack of cards
with plain white backs. Take out the four
jacks and burn them before the company, let
ting them see the ashes. Now, shuttle the
cards quickly, aud, holding them up in the
left hand, gave them sharp rap, with the
face down, and defy the company to find the
jacks. You will have them completely fool
ed.


The Flying Hen. Select large well-fed
hen-the color is immaterial, though black is
best: place her in sitting posture on smooth
surface then place over her pasteboard
box eighteen by thirty inches. Pound smart
ly on the top with bone-handled table knife
for three minutes, and then suddenly raise
it. when the hen will Immediately fly away.
This trick can be performed by any person
of average intelligence, who gives his whole
mind to it.
Year: 1870

How TO PRESERVE FiGs.-The Scientific
Press describes the process Of drying and
packing figs: Allow the fruit to remain on
the tree until it becomes dead ripe, then pack
end dry upon boards or mats, care being TAX
en- that no rain falls upon it, as few mo-
ments of rain will spoil the same. Care
should slso be taken that the drying process
is not carried too far. While the pulp is yet
moist and pliable, the fruit must be snugly
packed tround boxes or drums are prefera-
ble) and stored in moderately dry place
about four months, during which time the
gummy or mucilaginous pulp will be particu-
larly converted into grape sugar, portion of
which win find its way through the pores of
the skin to the surface. During this process
the peculiar favor of the fresh dried fig. so
unpleasant to somo tastes, will gradually dis
appear by the chemical action which takes
place. No sugar, or any other substance,
should be added to the fruit. The most of
the California produced figs which find their
way to market are dried too much before be-
ing packed.
Year: 1870

ed to the pallor of death, his lips became
white, his eyes seemed ready to barst from
their sockets, and he swore by the Eternal
God that be would kill the man who had lied
to him, and that his own right hand, then
raised to heaven should asenge the death
of his comrade. 4nd he did. Booth call
ed to his counsel but few friends, some
of whom were in Washington, two of whom
were not. lie marked the President for his
own avenging, and to others was given in
charge to kill Seward at the same hour, for
his interference. As we believe, under the
Directing Power of another world, Booths
hand did avenge the death of Beall. He was
the martyr to private feelings. for he knew
that almost certain death awaited him, but
he cared not for that. lnfamed by revenge
going like bolt of wrath to the President,
he fired the shot which sen. echo after echo
down the long lane reaching TO the future


He kept his word, he avenged the death of his
friend, aad wondrous Providence dealt then
with him as the world knows of. But Seward
lived. There was not that ''lightning"in the
hearts of those who were deputed to aid Booth
in bis avenging that filled the soul of the one
who settled so terribly in full with the Presi-
dent. And so died Abraham Lincoln, not by
the hand of one struck in behalf of nation,
but by the hand of fiery, impetuous stage
walking tenement of chivalry. Had he kept
his word he would not then and there have
died, no matter what his fate afterward.
Year: 1870

The police Of the Second precinct were notified
yesterday that Wright's pill mandatory, In Water
street, had been cloniousy entered and robbed or
small amount Or money. The safe was forced open,
but nothing very valuable had been left in IL.
Year: 1870




Two men have been for about six weeks on O des-
olate and inaccessible island, called The Bird Rocks
In the Gulf OF st. Lawrence, and q government
steamer has gone to make an attempt to rescue
them. The Quebec Chronicle says:-


The rocks are over seventy feet high, and TO reach
the summit the VISITOR must CLIMB two perpendicular
ladders over thirty feet eacnan operation attended
with considerable risk and trouble. At the base OF
the Island large sharply cut bouders OF black
are scattered at Irregular distances, saganst.which
and the rock Itself the waves when the sea Is run
ming high, lash with tremendous violence and force.
In launching boat from the Rocks calm day must
be selected aud even then the greatest caution
be observed, owing to the great under swell which Is
almeSt aS dangerous rs the high running sea. One OF
the government sch0oner5 In the fishery protection
service made several attempts last week TO reach
the unfortunate occupants OF this Robinson Crusoe
island, but failed, and, In adduon the commander,
TO save his vessel ordered his crew to throw all tue
provisions overheard with which 1t was intended to
replenish the exhausted stock on the Island. The
steamer Lady Head also made an attempt but was
not successful In reaching the charmed spot. Ii Is
decided now that final effort will be made to reach
the rock and for that purpose first class OUTFIT OF
boats, gearing and other required appurtcnances
have been provlued and in the event OF the attempt
proving failure, II Is decided to pull the men away
from 1t through the water, by means or ropes tied
around their bodies Three OF the boats OF the Lady
Head were smashed to pieces, and the occupant Is
with the greatest trouble escaped with their lives
As last attempt Mr. Robertson viii throw small
line from the snip by means OF rocket.
Year: 1870

memorial asking the impeachment
of Judge NATHANIEL HARRISON, Of the
Seventh Circuit, was offered in the


House yesterday and referred to spe-


cial Committee of seven. We under
stand the parties pressing the matter
representing a large majority Of the
people of the Circuit, have the utmost
confidence in their ability to make out
an irresistible case. 1t is not our Pur-
pose to PREJUDICE the msu. We hope he
may receive . fair and impartial hear
ing and be disposed of exactly as the


law and the evidence may warrant.
We know that so far - public opinion
is concerned his moral and official char
scter has long sgo been passed upon,
and that the verdict reashsd II sny-
thing but complimentary. Atths same
Year: 1870

We see it 81 ated that case has just
been decided by the Supreme Court OF
Alabama, which is regarded as settling
in principle, that all marriages which
took place in that State during the war
are null and void, aud that the issue OF
such marriages are illegitimate. The
law requires that licenses to marry
shall be obtained from the Judge OF
Probate; and as the persons who IN
deItook to discharge the functions Of
that Office by rebel authority were no
Judges at all, their licenses, it is said,
are of no value.
Year: 1870

time the people, whose attention is now
fully turned to this case, do not demand
that passion and prejudice shall enter
as elements into the trial.


Still it may be well to remember that
while the Legislature tries HARRISON
the people will be sitting in judgment
upon the Legislature. And in the event
of fair, clear and conclusive case being
made out, there will be no toleration OF
any verdict short of that which should
Justly follow. Already there are rumors
of combinations and compromises to &C
quit this man, in spite of the law and
the facts. The claim that he controls
sufficient votes to turn the scale in one
or the other House, upon important
measures, local or general, is being set
up evidently with view to lnhu-
encing the votes of his jurors. In our
opinion, the main body of the men who
compose this Legislature are not to be
swsyed in any such infamous manner.
The honest members will do their duty
let the influence of the accused be what
it may, and if there are any of another
description, as the course of HARRI-
soN's friends wonld iusultingly hint,
they will know that any bargain upon
this impeachment question must GER
tsinly leak out. and that political dam
nation to the bargalners would surely
follow. For these reasons, and espe-
cially for the reason that we have an
abiding faith in the ascendency Of finteg-
rity in the Legislature, we expect to see
this trial conducted fairly and conclud-
ed Justly.
Year: 1870

THE New York Tribune says the story
of JOHN Brown "may become, to GER
tain extent, tinted by mythical tradl'
tions, but his fame will lose nothing by
that" The more mystery there is aboni
the Kassas horse thief and murderer
the better for his memory. 1t is the
truth that will show him in q proper
LIGHT to posterity.
Year: 1870

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


Your sweeping denunciation Of those engaged In
the trade of selling wines and liquors is as unjust
1t 10 untrue. There Is not house Of any character
or standing in the trade that is not willing
to comply strictly to the letter with the revenue
laws and pay every cent demanded by the gov
ernment The great majority OF the frauds
committed against the government have been COM
mitted by those who were never in the trade until
the revenue laws came into operation, and the sole
object OF these parties In engaging IN the business
was for the purpose OF defrauding the government
and reaping a fortune to themselves, ana the conse
quence | that legitimate trade has been t0tay
parayZed; and II You will inquire OF merchant In
the llouor. or tobacco trade II he has made any
money m the last TWO three years ne Will tell you
promptly no. You inquire the cause and he Will tell
YOU that he cannot compete with those engaged in
illicit traffic. The reduction OF the tax has had the
effect to drive most OF these adventurous parties
out or the trade, aud no one person or
government official Is entitled to the credit OF
breaking up the traic, on account 0l the reduction
turers from the trade the legitimate trade setting
down to It's orlginal ana legitimate basis and all
the merchants In the tobacco and liquor trade
not only wiling but anxious that the government
should be Iully protected, and get every tarthing
that the revenue law calls Tor. In these wholesale
seizures innocent parties have suffered as well the
guilty and II they have not been found guilty they
have been very cO0ly told by the 0flcals that they
would De released BY paying the very heavy sk-


ANOTHER REsPE0TARLR LIQUOR QAALzR
Year: 1870

The male prison dock was crowded this morn
ing, and the cases of the inmates were disposed
of in the following order:-


Joseph Smith, colored, was convicted of the
larceny of a bolt of calico from the shop No
419 South street. A young lady attached to the
shop saw the prisoner take the goods from the
door, gave him pursuit, and, with the aid of an
officer, took him into custody.


Henry Young, colored was convicted of the
larceny of pair of boots from No. 629 South
street. On the 4th instant he went to this store
for the pretended purpose of making purchase,
and when he found an opportunity he slipped
these boots under his army overcoat and walked
off. The theft was Immediately discovered and
the thief caught just as he was entering pawn
shop in st. Mary street.


William Hayes, young man, but evidently
an English professional, was convicted of q
charge of entering grindstone factory in York
avenue, west side, below Fourth street, with
intent to steal. The testimony given by two
policemen and boy employed in this factory
disclosed the following state of facts:-On the
morning of the 4rh inst. q burglary was COM
mitted at the house adj Joining this factory, and
the officer surprised the burglars at their work,
causing them to scamper away in con-
fusion, leaving their implements behind
One of them scaled fence, dropped his cap,
and fled into the factory, after which the officers
were unable to find him. Later in the day
boy, who worked in the factory saw the prisoner
creeping cautiously down from the garret. See
ing that he was observed, he asked the boy if
he had an old cap he could give him, but the
DOy TecOlecGlnS Jne recent burglary, became
frightened, ran away, and gave information to
the officers, who had kept constant watch upon
the building. After short chase he was ar
rested.


The prisoner stated that he was stranger
here, had lost his hat in the Delaware river, had
gone to this factory by mistake, and that be was
not only innocent but ignorant of this offense
The cap the officers picked up in their raid upon
the burglars was tried upon the prisoner and
found to fit admirably. The jury, after a short
absence, rendered verdict of guilty.


HOmicides


Before Judges Allison and Ludlow the follow
ing prisoners were arraigned upon the charge
of murder


Levi Wilmar (colored), for the murder of
Hester Wilmar on the 9th of March. Plea of
hot guilty. The prisoner being without counsel,
Major Pratt was assigned by the Court to his
defense.


William Atkinson (colored) for the murder
of John Tilman on the 18th of February Plea
of not guilty. The prisoner being without
counsel, +. Amadie Bregy Jr., Esq, was as
signed by the Court to his defense.
The session of Oyer and Termner will begin
next Monday, and, in addition to the prisoners
above mentioned, George w. Stineman, Thomas
Hill, and George Black will be tried.