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Year: 1875

that the world has gone back two or three
hundred years in the theory and practice
of the government. Cromwell did in
deed, serve Ireland pretty much as Gen,
Sheridan proposes to treat Louisiana;
but most of US were under the impress
sion that that system had been indefinite


ly abandoned. We are at loss to make
out what are Gen. Sheridan's ideas Of
the constitution under which he lives, or
Of the functions Of congress, or OF the
powers of the executive, to say nothing.
of the powers which may rightfully be
exercised by a lieutenant. general in the
army. He first of all suggests that con


gress should pass bill declaring GER
tain class of the people of Louisiana,
Arkansas, and Mississippi banditt.'
How many he would include in this class
does not appear, nor does he explain since
what date in our history it has been usual
for officers in the army to presume to die
tate to congress as to the legislation it
should adopt But q moment altcrward
"A still better idea strikes him, and he says,
1t is possible that, If the president would
issue proclamation declaring them ban


ditti, no further action need be taken, er-
eept that whieh would derslre upon me- II
this means anything, it means that Gen


Sheridan would forthwith proceed TO
hang or shoot just as many persons as
he chose to bring under his own descrip.
ton of banditti.' We have then plain
proposal that the president should de-
clare an indefinite number Of citizens
banditti, and that Gen. Sheridan should
then deal with them without benefit OF
Judge or jury. This would certainly be
resolving government into its primitive
elements, but there is shorter cut still
which Gen. Sheridan might have recon
Year: 1875

The action of the Georgia Railroad
in reducing fares to three cents milo
is creating some com ment in railroad
circles. A leading director in the
Georgia Company is of the opinion
that thereduction will stimulate tray.
ell to such an extent as to materially
increase the receipts Of the line, and
this will bo accomplished without
adding to the usual expenses. It is
not probable that ; any Of tho other
roads will follow the example Of the
Georgia Road, through all of them
will doubtless issue their summer OK.
cursion tickets. f.hiI}
Year: 1875

The Allegheny Evening Mail, although
a pronounced Republican paper, has
both the courage and decency TO fear
lessly expose the corrupt and villainous
practices Of its party leaders. 1t has
apparently come to the conclusion that
if il hurts the party to tell the truth
about the men who run it, the sooner it
is hurt the better. 1t strikes out right
and left, and deals vigorous blows at cor
ruption in various departments of the
government.


In a recent issue OF the Mail it ad-
dressed a few words to those "highly
respectable Republicans who always
seem ready to believe any falsehood set
aasat by the organs Of the Administra-
tion about their opponents-about South
ern outrages and all that style Of cheap
clap-trap-rather than join in with the
friends Of honest government and elect
men to Office who will not use their
places for the mere purpose Of stealing.
The words of our contemporary are so
well.timed and pertinent that We give
them herewith, and most respectfully
commend them to the consideration Of all
thoughtful and fair-minded men:


We learn that many amiable and
highly respectable Republicans and
people are greatly distressed at the
course of the Nail in exposing rascality





in high places, especially in the Interior
and War Departments. 1t is not the
rascality itself that seems to trouble
them, but the making it so widely known,
reiterating it from day to day, and never
letting up on the subject. They say that
we are injuring the Republican party,
and bringing the dignitaries of the land
into disrepute with the masses, and they
ask sorrowfully, what is the use of un-
covering the shame ofthe men whom the
country has hitherto delighted to honor ?


The use of it we answer is the same as
warning men Of any impending danger.
Unless the existe ice of any dangers are
made known, nothing will be done TO
guard against it. So, unless the Moa or
some newspaper like it, took thepains to
inform the community of the rottenness
and scoundrelism that threaten its life,
it would not he possible to apply suitable
remedy.
Year: 1875

An Eastern paper reprints an account
OF the gorgeous wedding of Tweed's second
daughter, in 1S1-an affair remarkable
for the barb.ric magni6cence with which it
vas celebrated, and interesting in that the
list OF donon OF the half million dollan'
worth OF presents comprised so many poll
ticians then on intimate terms with the
"Boss, and still high in the Tammany
councils.
Year: 1875

Our bachelor friend Bilfkins, with
tears of anger in his orbs Of vision, and q
valice in his hand met us the other day
and said he was going to Patagonia. He
said he had stood all he could at the
hands Of the women; and when they BE-
gan to teach foundling TO lisp his name
then il was time to leave.
Year: 1875

New YORK. September IA private
telegram has been received IN this city
from Toronto, announcing that fright
tul accident occurred this morning, on
the Grand Trunk railroad. a train was
thrown from the track and several Of the
employees on the train killed. The whole
train was perfect wreck, and to add to
the horror the train took tire, and II large
number of cattle which were burned un-
der the debris were actually roasted alive
it being impossible to eXtricate them.
Year: 1875




The ExcURs1oN.-On Saturday morn
ing at s o'clock. in spite of the lowering
aspect of the weather, the fine Steamer
North Pacific, having on board about
two hundred school children and other
passengers, sailed for Steilacoom. The
trip to that place was made in little
less than three hours. Upon arriving
it looked so much like rain that they ali
went to Masonic Hall to await develop
ments. They soon decided to proceed
to the grounds and by twelve O'Clock
nearly every body was there. The pic
nic grounds are as fine as any in the
Territory. being large tract near the
Insane Asylum. with all underbrush
cleaned out, level as q floor, and well
supplied with benches and tables. The
Steilacoom people had furnished an
abundant supply of provisions and a
great deal OF it was left. A great many
of the excursionists visited the Insane
Asylum, and were very Hospitality re-
cieved by the Superintendent, Hill Har-
mon Esq, who by the way, worked
very hard 10 make the day pleasant
one for the Seattleites. Soon after
three O'Clock the grounds began to be
deserted and by half past 8 they were
all aboard the Steamer. which then star
ted for home. Upon arriving and depart
ing cannon was fired and all the flags
in town saluted by dipping. Mr.. Jul
ius Dickens Swedish flag was special
ey noticeable.


The crownlng of the May Queen and
other exercises did not take place on
the grounds as intended, on account of
the weather, but took place in the cab
in of the steamer on the way back. Miss
Katie Hall was the May Queen. and bore
her high rank with becoming dignity.
The GROWERS were Miss Penfield and
Miss Hyde.


At about seven o'clock the steamer
reached Seattle aud the crowd dispersed
to their homes all well pleased with
their May Day excursion to Steilacoom.


Great credit is due to Professor
Hall, the getter mp of the excursion. and
the people of Steilacoom, for their ef-
forts to make the affair success.
Year: 1875

The trial of the indictment found against Philip Lev
nsk and John and Thomas Loughrey before the United
States Court, Circuit, resumed yesterday, Judge
Benedict presiding, and large amount of testimony
was taken in the case Among the witnesses the
who engaged 10 make the tools the chemist who
examined the spurious coin and the druggist who sold
the acids to the Loughreys Tho latter identified the
prisoners and said they had left three boxes at his
Detective Drummond, OF the Secret Service Corps VINO
assisted in the arrest testified 10 finding three
felt lead Eve cent and counterfeit three piece in
the house Of the Loughrcys. The who sold the
large press used by the brothers Loughrey and the
who sold the small press them also identified the
cused Mrs. August c. Toubert wife OF the German who
employed die snker and stamp engraver, corrob-
GRATED the testimony of her husband, through an
interpreter. Detective Brggart and offcer Renee OF
the United States Secret Service Corps corroboraed the
testimony of United States Deputy Marshal De Clue
TO the details of the seizure OF the conraband property
In the house OF the Loughreys The further hearing OF
the case was adjourned till Monday The prose
cution will close that day, and the will be
opened for the defence
Year: 1875

THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILWAY LABoRERs Re


DUcED TO TEN CENTS AN HoUR-oTHER
COMPANIES LOWERING wAGEs-MIsERY DUR


mo THE WINTER FoREsHADowED.


TRENTON, NJ j., Dec 8, 1875


The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has reduced the
wages of all the laborers employed the New Jersey
division cents per hour ninety cents per day Of
nine hours This news which has just been transmitted
to the poor, hard working men, creates good deal Of
dissatisfaction, and falls in for merited share Of
favorable comment In all quarters. One poor care
worn creature with his shovel on his shoulder, was
hoard to remark "why, what are we going TO do at
ALL at ALL this winter' Ninety cents day Why, that
won't give meal day TO myself wife and seven
famshing children Oh, dear me I'm afraid thoyl all
hard all the summer for 81 25 day, and with that
WINS only able TO keep body and soul together. !
couldn't a cent out OF IL and give my poor chill
dren enough to eat Oil God help us, but these are
hard times The poor man continued in this strain
for some minutes and the in which no forecast
tho sad picture OF the sunerngs he saw ~ the pros.
pectivc was enough TO excite the pity and compassion
OF the callous hearted Thousands or others like
him In tho State have tho pful story to relate


In this city the Rolling Mil Company has given
notice that they will reduce the wages OF their en-.
ployGs ten per cent which reduction will pull down
The per diem allowance to 81 o. Many other employers
will pursue similar course. And full time must be
made by the poor men, or else they will not
be allowed tho whole days wages. Stormy weather
scknogg or any other will not be taken into &C.
count No work, pay This rule also prevails with
the railroad company. From all parts OF the State
comes similar bad for the wretched laborer and
exist during the coming winter which has already been
ushcred In by steady, severe frost
Year: 1875

In answer to the resolution the Board Of Aldermen
requiring the several city commissions 10 advance the
pay Of aborers the old standard the Dock Board has
just It's reply In which II says-The Board gov.
ernng the Department Of Docks advised and believes
that the duty Of fixing the compensation all persons
In It's employ s devolyed by law solely itself and that
IT cannot escape the responsibility which the law i'm
poses in this regard In liking the compensation for
Of every class Of it's employees the Board has been
governed solely by the market OF such services as
nearly az could be ascertained This rule viii con.
tinue 70 be applied. Whenever the market value OF
such services arc referred to In your resolution shall


In the Judgment OF this Board advance beyond the sum
paid by u tho rate 70 be paid for such services will
be correspondngy increased but until such time the
rate now paid will not be advanced y
Year: 1875

Delaney, the murderer, appears not yet to nave
been brought to realizing OF tho approacA
of the day OF his doom-next Friday. He now de-,
clnes any spiritual adviser has partly stripped
of his clothing, wrapping blanket about him, and
expresses tho desire to havo the pantaoons he to-
at his execution made with spring bottoms He
evidently magines that he will somehow escape tho
fate which awaits him. though Is understood that the
Governor has declined to interfere in his behalf The
galows on which he Is TO be hanged ia finished and
preparations being made for the execution which
will be az private as possible
Year: 1875

Residents of East Main street, Roches- ter, N. r., have been in a continuous state of alarm, and some of them have gone so far as to contemplate 8 sudden removal from tho building. On three separate occasions bullets had shattered the glass in windows on the third floor, and after striking the ceiling or the walls of the room fell upon the floor and were in the possession of the tenants, as proofs that some one had deliberately fired them into tho block. It was said that one of the missiles took course which would have certainly penetrated the brain of young lady, had she at the time been at her usual place, at her sew ing machine Finally the chief of police was informed of the facts, and he sent a detective to make an investigation. The detective, by the use of little strategy, quickly obtained clew to the mystery. As he could not learn that any one had heard shots fired, he questioned several lads in the neighborhood, and one of these being accused of the otfense inn mediately exposed the real culprit. It was found that several boys ill the neigh borhood were playing the "Scouts of the Prairie, in which some figured as wild Indians, one as Buffalo Bill, and another as Texas Jack. The weapons used consisted of pouch or strip of cloth, like that used for an ordinary sling, fastened to thick elastic cord, which was attached to 8 small stick. Tho contraction of the elastic cord pro- duced force enough to hurl Q small bull let through third story window. The practice of the boys against the windows of the building had been the cause of the alarm.
Year: 1875

They talk of making Prince Napoleon an editor. Any editor would make 8 prince, but the rule may not work back ward. .r ..I}

 When a good-looking woman shuts her teeth and misses out that she wouldn't marry the best man in America, you may know that she won't. You never heard of one breaking her resolve never. VI

 Most any woman can sit down grace fully in street car, but not one ID hundred can descend from the back end of a buggy when the horse is running away without feeling that she's going to overdo the thing. n. zaa

 He was old, and gray, and feeble, but he smiled as memory held up the picture of a boy getting out of bed in the morn ing and feeling along up the d"or to find the quid of gum stuck there the evening before. .,.a

 The other evening, as bedtime ap- proached for the two young sons ot a Second street family, the smaller, lad of six, stood before his father and said: "Father, they say it's dreadful un- healthy for two persons to sleep together and if you can't get another bed for Bill, you'd better sell him and get me velocipedel" -'s '

 One year ago she leaned over the gar den fence and told him that she would wait for him till her brow was furrowed and her hair turned white, if necessary, and he went away thinking he'd got soft thing. She's ramming around town now with fellow who parts his hair m the middle and calls him 'elf " Chawlle, and he's her husband, you know. a0

 As they entered 8 dry goods store you would have said that love dwelt in both hearts and that dove of peace roasted on every shingle on the roof of their abiding place. She saw lovely dress, and she begged him to buy, but he re- piled: "I can't darling, not before next week." Cant you, dear2" she smiled. "Well, I will wait" They had hardly passed out the door before he said: "ld like to see myself getting that dress r

 And she answered. "You couldn't buy one side of it, and if you could you are too stingy and maan to do it !"
Year: 1875

A merchant friend of the writer, a few months since, received dollar bill in part payment of on account early one morning, and few moments later paid it out to his butcher. It was peculiarly stained, so that 1t attracted attention. An hour or two later the same bill was paid on another account, and was again paid out. It was received on account and for goods no less than six times dur ing the day by the one merchant. His curiosity was excited, and, as the ex- pressman would say, ho started a trace to learn the route it had travelled during the day. He was surprised to learn that it had changed hands twenty-one times during the day, and finally rested in his safe at night. It is not probable that all the money in circulation will average nearly so great activity; and yet there arc but few who have ever thought seri- ously of the paramount value to every business relation of keeping money rap idly in motion in the community.
Year: 1875

A Frenchman of some eminence has lately published n work on dress, in which he asserts that the style of the nose should indicate and govern the style of the dress. A person with clas sical nose may venture upon classical style of dress, but no others. The au- thor does not tell us, and our imagina- tion fails to conceive, the proper style for downright snub noses, or of various ugly types only too familiar. As few people are able to classify or determine with precision to what class their noses belong, the acceptance of this theory may give rise to new business, and in duce those who desire to shine in so- ciety by means of their clothes to visit a nose critic before purchasing their spring outfits.
Year: 1875

He Comes to Me in Dreams. He comes to mJ in dreams at night,

 My precious baby boy! ... Again feel the rapturous thrill

 Of fond maternal joy, a With which in bygone days pressed My first born darling to my breast And smoothed away the shining hair From off his brow 50 pure and fair. He comes to me in dreams at night,

 And climbs upon my knee; And makes me kiss broken toy,

 As if twas dear to me How precious now each worthless toy ! With which ye played. my darling boy !! More precious than the richest gem That graces monarch,s 6 diadem. He comes to mo in dreams at night,

 His dimpled arms are thrown Around my neck his downy cheek

 Is laid against my own; While gently rocking to and fro, In soothing accents soft and low, sing the ssrne sweet lullaby used to sing in days gone by. He comes to me in dreams at night,

 My angel baby boy His infant features beautifed

 With smiles of heavenly joy; He hovers round me, and feel AS sweet sensations OCT me steal, As if I, too, could soar away To realms of never-ending day.
Year: 1875

Every muscle in the body is gently and uniformly brought into action by the swing of the legs and the arms, and consequently of the trunk in vertical direction, The undulations made by the head, chest and abdomen in vertical plane are thus not only according to Hogarth's line of beauty, but also in that tending to perfect health. Every internal organ is gently stimulated to more robust action. Never, in Q com mon walk, does person breathe twice the same air, because he is constantly changing his position. This fact alone is of incalculable advant ge. Some writer's contend that the rebreathing of air once partially used is one of the most fertile causes of consumption. The most favorable time for walking is about mid day in winter, and in the morning and toward evening i'll the summer.
Year: 1875

In all article with this title in Scs'i6- s,er for May, Dr. Holland writes as fol- lows In the entire conglomerate edu- cational system of America there is no department in which so much time and money are absolutely thrown away as in what are called the ornamental arts. The teachers in this department fail en- tirely to comprehend the end toward which every lesson they give should drive. It is not for us to point out the remedies for their imperfections, but, in the name of suffering and disappointed people, to call their attention to those imperfections, and to demand that they shall either be remedied, or the costly farce be withdrawn from the boards.

 Oratory is one of the most popular arts in America. The man who can speak well is always popular; and the orator holds the hearts of the people in his hand. Yet, what multitudes of young men are poured out upon the country, year after year, to get their living by public speech, who cannot even read well We have had something to say recently about the unreasonableness of the people concerning brilliant preach CTS; yet, after all, there is something to be sald'for the people. When minis ter goes before an audience, it is rea- sonable to ask, and to expect, that he shall be accomplished in the arts of ex- pression-that he shall be good writer, and good speaker. It makes little diff ference that he knows more than his au- dience-is better than his audience-has the true matter in him-if the art by which he conveys his thought is shabby. It ought not to be shabby, because it is not necessary that it should be. There are plenty of men who can train the voice. There are plenty of men who can so develop it, and so instruct in the arts of oratory, that no man needs to go into the pulpit unaccompanied by the power to impress upon the people all of wisdom that he carries. The artof pub lie speech has been shamefully neglected in all our higher training schools. It has been held subordinate to everything else, when it is of prime importance.
Year: 1875

Do not laugh at that drunken man reeling through the street. However ludicrous the sight may be, just pause and think. He is going home to some tender heart that will throb with intense agony; some doting mother perhaps who will grieve over the downfall of him who was once her sinless boy, or, perhaps 8 fond wife whose heart will almost burst with grief as she views the destruction of her idol; or maybe loving sister who will shed bitter tears over the degrade tion of her brother, shorn of his mari- ness and sef-respect. Rather drop 8 tear in silent sympathy with those hearts 50 keenly sensitive and tender, yet so proud and loyal that they cannot accept sympathy rendered them either in word, look or act, although it might fall upon their crushed and wounded hearts as re- freshingly as the summer dew upon the whitening plant. As our eye follows the inebriate's uncertain footsteps, re- cord solemn VOW in heaven, that while your life endures, you will do all that within you lies to further the cause of temperance and to make 1t crime to sell or drink intoxicants.
Year: 1875

PREPARING TO Play Oliver Wendel
Holmes says this is the way woman pre-
pare to play on the piano: 1t was a
young woman, with as many white
aounces round her as the planet Saturn
has rings, that did it. She gave the
music stool twirl or two, and fluffed
down on it like twirl of soapsuds in a
hand basin. Then she pushed up her
cuffs as if she was going to fight for the
champion belt. Then she worked her
wrists and hands to timber 'em, 1 sup
pose, and spread out her fingers till they
looked as though they could pretty much
cover the key board. from the growing
end down to the little squeaky one.
Then these two hands of hers made a
jump at the keys, as if they were cou-
Pc Of tigers coming down upon flock
OF black and white sheep. and the piano
gave great howl, as if its tail had been
trod on. Dead stop. So till you could
hear your hnir growing. Then another
no VI. "~ if the piano had two tails. and
you had trod on both of them at once,
and then grand clatter and scramble
string Of jumps. back and forward, one
hand over the other, like stampede of
rats and mice more than anything I call
music.
Year: 1875

II The first of the series of revival
meetings to which we referred in our
issue of Saturday, was held in the Con-
gregatlonal Church last night. The at
tendance was large, tie house beiE
comfortably filed. The singing was
excellent. slips Of paper with the hymns
printed thereon, were distributed. and
the whole congregation joined heartily
in the singing. The speaking and the
prayers were characterized with pathos
that showed that deep interest was
felt in the object of the meeting. At
the conclusion of the service the audi
ence expressed their determination to
enter heartily into the work of revival,
by rising to their feet.
Year: 1875

HE FoURTH.-There seems to be no
move making for any celebration here
this year. We expect chat a good many
OF citizens will close up ON Saturday
and go to Olympia to celebrate there,
returning on Sunday. Chief Justice
Lewis will deliver the Grafton of the
day at Olympia.