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Year: 1873

Those who are for peace at any price en-
deavor to influence the public mind by talk
ing about and exaggerating the cost of war.
Undoubtedly war is great evil and to be
avoided, if possible; but national dishonor
and humiliation cost more in the end than
pecuniary losses amount to in a just war. A
war with Spain could not be either long or
very costly one. Spain has no resources for
prosecuting lengthy or vigorous war. We
should require only small army or Land
force to operate in Cuba The Cubans, il
supplied with arms and sustained by the
United States, could drive the Spaniards from
the island. The greatest cost would be in fit
ting out an efficient navy and putting our
coast defences in good order. 1t is necessary
this should be done anyway, war or no war,
and the expenditure for it need not be very
great As to the Spaniards landing force
or damaging property to any extent on our
own soil, that is not possible. Our commerce
might suffer for time and Spain might set
afoat privateers to prey upon our merchant
marine, but we could retaliate and seize as
much, probably, as we should lose. Then,
nearly all of our most valuable commerce is
carried in foreign bottoms The appropria-
ton or independence Of Cuba might be made
worth as much to the United States as the
money cost of war. Besides, this everlasting
source Of trouble, the Spanish possession Of
Cuba, would be removed forever. The war
could not be long or very costly.
Year: 1873

response has at last been vouchsafed to
our long and earnest appeals for Italian opera
to be presented to the American public as it
is given in the principal opera houses Of
Europe A reform has taken place of such
sweeping character as to sink into utter insig-
nifcance oil previous attempts in that line.
The first representation of verdi's latest work,
aida on Wednesday night was . complete
surprise for all opera hdbitu<s in this city. Mr.
Strakosch seemed to have gone from the ex-
treme of operate poverty in regard to the
mounting of an opera to the uttermost limits
of stage effect, exceeding even the best efforts
Of our theatrical managers. The seven scenes
of the opera presented nothing that has ever
been seen before on the boards Of the Academy
of Music, and they were placed before the
public in manner with which no one
can find fault. The costumes and other
appointments were equally worthy of
commendation, and the general rendering Of
the music was praiseworthy. The chorus and
orchestra did wonders, considering the weak
ness of these departments for many seasons
past and the conscientious efforts of Signor
Muzio were productive of the most satisfactory
effect. Altogether the production of this
grand work marks new epoch in Italian
opera in this country, and it is but reasonable
to expect that it will be criterion for the
future in the presentation Of great works ON
the lyric stage. Each subsequent performance
will prove the correctness of the managers
judgment and will be an additional triumph
to Impresario Strakosch and his unrivallod
company. "Aida' produced popular sensa-
ton on the first night, and tonight it will,


likely, be greater success.
Year: 1873

night to reparauon Is enhanced, if
anything, by the introduction of such
plea. To President Grant we look
for thesustainment of the honor of the country,
which requires its flag to be protected from in
suit and its citizens from outrage under all
circumstances Spain cannot wriggle away
from the points of our demands in the way it
has chosen. We want reparation without
further delay-reparation covering, at the
very least what has been given as the govern
ment demands, with war as the alternative Of
refusal
Year: 1873

1t is now nearly half century since the
Hoosac Tunnel became familiar to the readers
of newspapers. As far back as 1925 it was
gravely proposed to tunnel the Hoosac Noun
tain, in order that canal might be made to
connect Boston with the Hudson River at the
junction of the Erie Canal with that river.
Time passed on; proposal after proposal was
made; contract after contract was entered into;
but up almost until the present it has seemed
as if the Hoosac Tunnel project had been
kept alive merely for the benefit of politicians
and coptractors. 1t is only within the last
few months that the work was so far advanced
that the public had any assurance that the
tunnel would ever be completed. The present
contractors went into the work heartily, and
such has been their success that it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that before the Fourth OF
July next the tunnel will be open for the
purposes for which it was intended. When
completed this great engineering enterprise
will take rank with the greatest works of the
kind which will ysre this age distinction in the
years to come-with the Suez Canal, the Pacific
Railroad and the Mont Gents Tunnel and
the State of Massachusetts is to be congratu-
lated on the prospective completion Of work
which, while it will be gain to itself, will be
Oh advantage to the entire Union. The labor
has been long, the expense has been great,
but the completed work will be full and
satisfactory reward


An idea Of the magnitude of the work may
be gathered from the following figures In
length the tunnel will be 25,031 feet. There
will be two shafts, one of 1,028 and the other
of 318 feet in depth. The roadway will be "a
feet wide, the height from grade to roof 26
feet, the whole costing the Commonwealth Of
Massachusetts, upwards of twelve millions Of
dollars. It will be the second largest tunnel
in the world. The Mont Cenis Tunnel is
seven miles in length; the Hoosac will be
four and three-quarter miles. What effect
this new road will have on the trades indus
tries and commerce of the East and West
has yet to be tested. After the Pacific
Railroad it is the greatest piece OF en-
gineering which the United States have under
taken and all but accomplished, and its sue
cessful completion will encourage the hope
that the isthmus Of Panama will not much
longer be allowed to obstruct the rapidly
growing trade of the New World. According
to ancient prophecy the rough places are to be
made plain and the crooked places straight.
We are seeing Scripture fulfilled every day.
Mountains are no longer barriers, and seas no
longer divide. The Hoosac Tunnel is another
triumph of our modern civilization.
Year: 1873

ONE Coop RESULT AT LEAsT.-There is
one good, if nothing more, likely to result
from the present imbroglio with Spain. We
refer to the restoration of kindly feeling be-
tween the Northern and Southern portions of
the country, even to the obliteration to some
extent of the deeply-drawn lines created by
our war for the Union If this desideratum
should be fully accomplished the troubles
arising out of our complications with Spain
will be amply repaid
Year: 1873

The family dinner, with the necessary turkey,
was almost universally enjoyed, and for one
day at least people seemed to forget that war
with Spain was imminent, and even that
hard winter is before us 1t was a day of
thankfulness, festivity and feasting, celebrated
as only happy and contented people can
celebrate day of national Thanksgiving.
Year: 1873

q serious matter. Remember, too, that
quadruple sheet of the Misunderstanding
sixteen pages, or ninety-six columns, Of closely
printed matter, as much reading, let us say, as
an ordinary octave book Of four hundred
pages-is sold, wholesale and retail, at the price
we ask for one ordinary sheet; and, as this sell
ing price, like that Of the other journals is
closely calculated upon the value Of the
ordinary sheet of white paper, every increase
in the size Of the HERALD-triple, quadruple
and quintuple sheets-involves largely in
creased expense for which we do not always
receive an adequate return. Of course there
is the return from the increased number OF ad-
vertisements; but this largely incrtssed ex-
pense consequent upon the enormous and
necessary supply of additional white pape.' is
felt in the aggregate revenues.


This is simple business explanation, and
it tells the whole story. For twenty-five
years the problem Of the HERALD has been
how to keep its business in control, and GER
tainly not to increase it by dubious and i'm
proper expedients. We have o double duty.
We desire to satisfy the business wants of
New York, and at the same time to publish
complete newspaper. 1t is daily perplexity
with US to reconcile this double, or, it may be
called, divided duty; 80 that nothing could


be more absurd than the suggestion that we
are compelled to strengthen our business
revenues by seeking immoral advertisements.


We will now take another view Of the SUBJ
ject We say that no journal in New York
edits its advertising columns more ripidly
than the HERALD has done for years. We saw
further, that no journal is governed in it's
advertising business by stricter maxims than
the HERALD. Every journalist feels that the
existence of advertising agencies has the same
effect upon journalism that protective tariff
has upon trade-a few are benefited and the
real tradesmen are injured. The HERALD
years ago proclaimed its independence Of this
Year: 1873

and the sugar planters win all the time. 1t is
for this reason that the inhabitants Of Cuba
are not permitted to share in any of the bene-
fits of the Spanish revolution. No matter
whether there is a republic in Spain or mon
archy-whether Carlos or CASTELAR, be in the
place of supreme power-Cuba will remain
where she is; slavery will be continued and .


barbarous repression will be the only indica-
ton the home government will give of its
knowledge of the existence of the colony.


To such state Of affairs there is no neces-
sary limit in time, if it be not that the contin-
uation Of war that lapses more and more


into simple barbaric butchery must eventually


compel civilized neighbors to interfere, not
merely for the sake Of humanity, but also to
when, under cover Of the war they pretend to
wage for their own defence, the Spanish
cruisers sally out like Algerines to capture
and kill, taking our ships, and ruthlessly mur-


dering all persons they find on board. The
actual occupation Of the island might eventu-
act now in such way as to help the Cuban
people to their freedom. If we insist upon


that abolition Of slavery that we have already


demanded we shall do great deal for them


in this direction, for we shall cut the very
ground from under the Power that keeps up
-. agitation for holding the island; but if we
800. ize them as belligerents and give them
tbs, ss,1s rights TO equip ships in our ports
80, bn. we shall perhaps do still more
for them than we could by Obtaining the abo-
lition ii s or slavery, and we shalt 81 . short
sighted pe ,ple if we let the present opportu-
nifty 60 by /, Without doing one OF the other.
Year: 1873

week from that time. Then Professor
Foster with his usual calmness, con.
scious OF having done his duty, with
drew TO report progress TO his friends.


Well, in due time the Professor went
TO the clerk Tor his license. The clerk
informed him that the law required a
bond aud security in the sum OF $3.50,
10 be void on condition that there was
no legal objections 10 the proposed
union Of the two persons named The
Professor very promptly replied, "Oh,
never mind the bond, Mr.. Clerk will
pay you $1,000 down, and will pay you
the balance in day or two" After
further explanation by the clerk, the
Professor soon complied with the law
aud obtained license.


At the appointed time the wedding
came off in the best style Of the city, and
the company enjoyed the occasion with
the greatest zest. The hours flew like
humming birds. AS the clock struck
twelve the Professor picked up his hat
and started for his boarding house. His
principal attendant, surmising his inten-
tention, followed to the front door, and
informed him that matrimonial etiquette
required him to stay and board and lodge
at the house of his father-in.law until he
and his wife wished to live by themselves;
that he would be furnished with a room
adjacent to Sarah's room, in order that,
il she happened to get thirsty, he might
be near to get her drink Of fresh water.


In the morning the bride and groom
were greeted with the smiles Of the fam
lily, together with those of some early
callers and inquiries we're made if they
had slept well. Both responded that
they had never slept sounder in their
lives, he adding, with his childlike SIM
plicity, that he was happy to say Sarah
did not call for water during the whole
night. That last remark was quite O
riddle to her, and she looked curious, but
said nothing, no one venturing to ask
him to rise and explain. He did not
know it was joke played upon him
until the attendant told it as such to the
company.


Finally the happy couple went to
housekeeping, and never were man and
wife more heartily congratulated or more
highly esteemed than they were. They
were the favorites of the city. Never
was wife more lovely or husband more
kind and devoted, but he didn't know
anything about providing for the larder,
only as Sarah taught him. One little
incident may suffice to illustrate. She
told him one day to get some rice. He
went Immediately to the store and told
the clerk he wanted to get some rice.
" How much2' inquired the clerk. "Oh,
not much, said the Professor; reckon
three or four bushels will do for the
present" The clerk was very sorry to
say that they had not that much on
hand, but that they would soon have
more. The clerk persuaded him to try
to make out for a few days with some
fifteen or twenty pounds. Sarah and
the clerk were not the only ones who
laughed over the incident. He never
called for three or four bushels after
ward.


II the Professor and his wife are still
living they must be well stricken in
years. and if they see this brief sketch
of their early lives, and find any errors
in it, they will pardon the writer.
Year: 1873

In order to satisfy and convince the public
that we are really offering the greatest bargains
in every kind Of Clothing for men, youths, boys
and children, we invite everybody to call and
inspect our vast and most complete stock, and
carefully compare our qualities and prices with
any others, and then they will at once discover
the great advantages to be derived by purchas-
ing at the Great Bazaar Of Bennett Co., Tow
er Hall, No. 518 Market, halfway between Fifth
and Sixth streets, Philadelphia
Year: 1873

ES-Persons leaving the city for the summer, and
wishing TO have the DAILY COMMERCIAL sent to
Them will please send US their address. Where the
paper is desired for less than MONTH the postage
had best be prepaid at this office. BY prepayment
of postage by stamps, regularity of delivery will be
tnaurad
Year: 1873

tended supporting himself and wife in future.
His style of response made it evident that he
counted upon material help from his flthcr-in-
law; and this practical view Of the event not
only excited the wrath of the old people, but
also aroused the sudden contempt Of the bride
herself. Whether realizing at last her own i'm
prudence, or bcholdiug her lover in new light,
the young lady burst into passion Of tears and
fairly asked her father to save her from her
husband. The scene ended in the captain en-
forced acceptance of lonely quarters for the re-
mainder Of the night and polite dismissal from!
the premises next morning; but corrcSnoa-
dent of the St. Louis Republican reports that
he is determined to have the wife he has mar
ricd, and will probably appeal to the law icr
vindication in the claim.
Year: 1873

When will those working by lamp
light have the sense to understand the use
of shades to protect the eyes? We see
persons sitting holding their sewing or
other work before and near to a lamp,
while the light is blazing full into their
eyes 1t is plain that the object that they
work upon cannot be seen with so great
distinctness while the field of their retina
is already occupied by blaze. But they
work on for hours, and though the next
morning their visual organs tell of the
abuses by redness and Inflammation, the
workers are too dull to learn the lesson
of experience offered them. Circular pa
per shades can be obtained for few
cents, and these not only protect the
ewes from the excess of light, but serve as
a reflector behind the blaze, increasing
the illumination one-half Besides the
above mentioned evil, there is that of the
eve by its being suddenly and alternately
directed toward the blaze or obliquely
away from it, bv which the pupil has not
time to adapt itself to the increase of
glare; whereas, with the use of the shade,
the illumination would be uniform. The
number of persons in the community hav-
ing spots, light or dark, in their field of
vision, arising from the injury to the re-
tina by the i'll usages which we are men
tioning, is greater than is commonly i'm
agined. 1t must be borne in mind that
these spots are a serious step toward am
aurosis and putta-serena. such as plunged
in darkness the latter years of the great
Milton, and many others more eminent
for their talents than their caution.-B1,
Year: 1873

phrase, "a happy Christmas to you,
motherl"


And Isabel herself, in the exercise of
"Good will" she had found "Peace on
earth" In watching Johns wonder
full progress, and in the anticipation of
the good she was to accomplish, and the
happiness she was to confer, all her SEN
timental SORROWS were swallowed up. She
no longer had any time for them. They
were with the things that were. So, now,
let me present to you Isabel Egbert, as
she sits by John and his mother, ten times
happier and lovelier than she was at this
time last year. Lucky will be the man
that gets her.


And John and his mother-can you
imagine delight greater than theirs?


These three sitting together in squalid
little room in a squalid little house alone
by the lonesome sea, are reader than they
ever were in their lives before, to burst
out singing the anthem:


peace on earth, good will toward menr'
Year: 1873

A BosToN youth dreamed the other
night that there was another fire and that
he was in it. He leaped from the bed,
and, without stoppoing to think, went
through third d-story window and took
the sash with him. 1t was not necessary
for him to take the sash along, but he
in the air he lodged in the boughs of a
friendly tree. The sash fell heavily on
the pavement below. The young man
now sleeps with the wardrobe against the
window.
Year: 1873




The third murder trial at the present term OF
the Oyer and Terminer, in Jersey City, was COM
menced yesterday, before Judges Bede and Wig.
gins. A colored man. named Daniel Webster, ia
charged with having killed David Carroll on the
9th OF September last. Webster Kept liquor
store at the corner Of Newark avenue and Third
street. Carroll and companion named Sullivan
entered the gin mill at night, became poisterous
and were put out. They soon came back and tried
to force their way into the store when Webster
struck Carroll on the head and he fell. The wounded
man was taken TO his home, and next morning ne
was corpse. The testimony OF DR.. Buck county
physician, set forth that there was scalp wound
about hall an inch In length, three inches above
and forward OF the right ear, and 1t looked as ii IL
was inflicted by blunt instrument. There was
another scalp wound on the back OF the head, one
inch and hall long. There was no fracture OF the
skull. A clot OF blood was found inside the wound
resting on the brain, and death was caused by
injury to the brain. The witness could not state
to what external cause the injury was attrlbutabe
The trial Will be continued to-day.
Year: 1873

Late on Saturday afternoon Martha Clifford.
girl thirteen years OF age, who lived with her
parents on the top floor OF premises 2lo avenue A.
went to visit friend living in the adjoining
house, and thought the nearest route was By way
OF the roof Accordingly she clambered nm tho
ladder leading thereto. She returned the same
the ladder had been removed by some one ln the
house, without her knowledge, ana, stepping down
the scuttle, she fell to the moor below distance
OF nearly twenty feet, striking on her head and
thus receiving fracture Of the skull. Death ensued
Year: 1873

Washington (Oct. 2e) Correspondence OF the Bos'


ton PostJ


Owing 10 the fact that the verdict or the Boston
Jury places the price OF the site OF the proposed ex
tension OF the Boston Post ONCE building az aDout
twice and one-haf its value per foot set down IN
the tax assessment the government has decided, as
the law is imperfect and does not provide authority
to take the property not to go ahead with the
work. and leave the question OF damages to De set
tied by the courts hereafter. The projected exten-
sion will be abandoned at least until Congress leg
slates further BY the verdict OF the jury the site
for this extension would cost the Government
more than $1,000 Congress at Its last session
limited the appropriation Tor this purpose to hau
q million dollars.
Year: 1873

The Attorney General " Wants to Know


Why the Boss Is Not Sent to the


Penitcntiary mt Oncc.-


Sheriff Brennan yesterday received letter
from Mr.. Francis G. Barlow, Attorney General OF
the State in which the latter says that 'it is now
nearly week since William NJ. Tweed was SEN
fenced to term OF Imprisonment in the Peniten-
tiary, and that he the Attorney GeneraD
learns from good authority that Tweed
remains at the Tombs or City Prison in
stead Of being sent to the prison to which he
was sentenced IT, therefore, the sheriff does not
execute the sentence and send Tweed to the Peni-
tentiary by this morning. as ordered by the Court,
he would lay the matter before His Excellency the
Governor for such action as may be necessary in
the premses.u


When reporter OF the HERALD called at the
Sher1ns Office Mr.. Brennan had already lett for
home. Under Sheriff Joel Stevens, however, when
questioned on the subject, said that such letter
was received but that the Sherinvs office knew
how TO conduct its own business and could not be
inundated by the threats OF anybody"


IL Is not known what action the sheriff Is going
to AXE in the matter, whether he viii send Tweed
to the Island or keep him prisoner in the Tombs
until the meshes OF the law can be unravelled by
having stay OF proceedings granted bill Of ex-
ceptiOns filed or another trial.


In the meantime the ex-"Bossr remains IN his
old quarters at the TOmbs where only his most
intimate friends and relatives are allowed to visit
him.