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Year: 1872

The Chief OF the Revenue Marine Bureau of
the United States Treasury makes report thet,
in consequence Of the great increase in the cost
OF iron, the plan Of building the six new revenue
cutters Of that material Will be abandoned,
and they will be built OF wood Though confess
ing that the iron is superior for this particular
service, there is urgent need Of these vessels,
and the present price Of iron renders it imprac-
ticable to build them for the sum authorized by
Congress. The reasons for the great advance in
the price OF iron in Europe do not prevail in
this country except to q small extent, though
the prices Of all American iron have been ad-
Tanced in corresponding degree. The present
advance in the price OF European iron exceeds
the heavy duty levied for the pro-
lection Of the American manufacturers,
so that tho protection now is double
what it WIS year ago. All need Of protection,
therefore, is removed. We can make iron in the
United States and sell it for less than it is now
sold for II England. The continuance Of the
duty on iron, under these circumstances, is an
act of oppression. There is not enough iron
made in the United States to meet the demand.
Importation is O necessity, and the duty Of 1926
to $40 per ton in gold has not even the poor
pretext Of protection to Justify it. THAT duty
might be repealed without the slightest injury to
American manufactures, and at the same time
afford direct relief to the mass Of manufac-
turers to whom iron Is a raw material. The
wooden ship building has been taxed out OF ex-
istonce, and to continue this duty on iron is to
put an end to the building Of iron ahips, and to
reduce the consumption Of all other fabrics Of
which iron ia an essential part
Year: 1872

terest prescribed by State laws, there is d.
versity Of rates charged by the banks in the
several States. It does not seem possible to OBJ
tain this uniformity in State Legislature. What
is lawful interest in one State, is usury in an
other State what it is lawful to demand in one
State, if collected in another State, forfeits
double the amount. That the usury LAWS
Of the several States ought to be abolished is
unquestionably true but whether 1t is good
policy for Congress to establish an unlimited
rate to be charged BY one class Of corporations
and on one class Of contracts while another and
fixed rate Of interest is prescribed by State laws
for all other contracts, is a question requiring
careful and prudent action.
Year: 1872

The Chicago Gas-Light and Coke Company
submitted to the Common Council, last evening,
proposal to furnish the city with gas at price
which will yield them 10 per cent net profit on
the value OF their capital stock and property.
They offer to sell the city the gas works, 1nains,
pipes, ETC., for SUN to be fixed by persons
competent to determine the value Of the prop
erty. Alderman Holden stated that he under
stood the South Side Gas Company would make
Year: 1872

has returned to Mayor Hall his letter
Of resignation, which was lately pub
lished by his procurement, notifying
him if he chooses to resign in plain
English without circumlocution he may
DO so, otherwise be will be expelled.
Year: 1872




Our depot accommodations are not
at all adequate for the business of the
place. The passenger depot, (gents
room) is little tucked up concern,
and has to accommodate (?) all those
having business with the r. r. Co. ;
also, the Telegraph, Express, and
Post Offices. 1t is not only for the
want of room, but the lack of safety
that people complain of the Depot
1t is true that a man "keeps watch
while he sleeps" in the building
nights, but not in the quarter from
which danger is most liable. The
gents room is open all night, for
loafers and any or everybody to go in
ana~out at their liking, with nobody
responsible for fires Or light, and the
door liable to be left open in wind or
calm, thus placing anything of value
either in the Express or Post Offices,
in the most %ckless insecurity. 1t is
to be hoped that either a new and
more commodious Depot may be built
or some means taken to render the
present building more secure.
Year: 1872

In Siberia, during the winter, milk is
bought and sold 10 frozen state, and
can be carried for long period in
simple bag. When required for use the
requisite quantity is chopped OH with
hatchet or sheath knife, and thawed as
needed.
Year: 1872

FIRST NATIONAL LBANK.-The periodi-
cal statement of the condition of the First
National Bank of this city will be found in
our columns to-day. 1t will be observed
that the institution is in sound and
healthy condition.
Year: 1872

The effort of Gratz Brown to deny his
bad treatment of SChurz and the bitter dis
appointment of the latter at the result of
the convention is all folly. The course
pursued by Judge Stallo, who entertained
Schurz, and who is recognized as one Of
his most intimate friends, would satisfy
all doubling minds if anything else was
necessary. Samuel Bowles writes to the
Springfield (Aiass.,) Republican III this
style:


My review and record of this notable
convention are not complete without re-
ference to its distinguished leader and
President, the real master spirit of the
movement, whose first National Conven-
tion carried so severe a blow and sharp
wound to him personally. The conduct Of
Gov. Brown, and its resultant nomination
of Mr.. Greeley, were indeed a sad surprise
and serious blow to Carl Schurz Pledg-
ing in faltering voice his support OF the
nomination to the convention, he left it
weary with labor and sad in spirit for the
house of his friend, Judge StalIo. Enter
ing there circle of equally disappointed
Year: 1872

Below we give table showing the cleo
toral vote of each State under the new ap-
portionment, and also q statement of the
popular majority in each State in the gen
erai election which has last occurred i'll
each
Year: 1872

The National Republican committee has blown the first blast from it's trumpet that is to awake the masses to the importance of preparing for action, in the coming struggle for power and pelf

 The Democratic sentinels on the watch tower will, we suppose, soon follow the ex ample, and then will commence crimination and recrimination, which. as of yore, will be followed by general relaxation of the footing muscles, general apathy and disgust.

 Not being prophet we do not desire to .guessn who will or will not be the next President.

 In this Territory animportant election will come up next Fall, and politicians and their retainers are already feeling of the public pulse, to ascertain what kind of doctors and doctoring will best agree with patients. Can didates for Delegate are every day coming out-privately however. But, as yet, {" the game isn't made," and it might be unwise in us to express an opinion as to who are the coming men. If the contest is to be made on party grounds, it is high time par ties were up and doing. If not, independent candidates can run their own machines.
Year: 1872

disgraccfnl row and shooting scrapc occurred recently between three citizens of Chino Valley, of which we may speak more fully hereafter. The shoOtists have all been bound overcome to keep the peace; the others to appear at next session of the Dist Court.
Year: 1872

We take pleasure in recommending the use of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover as a safe and reliable preparation for restoring gray hair to its natural color and promoting its growth.
Year: 1872

There was an easy feeling in the money market, and
the intense duuess the Stock Exchange led TO
larger offerings than before and per cent The
stronger condon the banks favorable to easy
market and little change is expected for several weeks
Although rates may be TO and and even per
cent the prey ang rates WILL doubtless, be much lower
The shipments Of currency TO the cotton sections al
though not entirely ceased, smaller than for some
time past There was a small business in discounts
the basis OF 607 per cent for prime acceptances.


The Government bond market opened with decline in
lss new ls67 and of lat per cent, 1875 also
being lower All these issues quoted exinterest
Otherwise the market was steady with firm tone at
the close The transactions. although distributed among
larger number Of issues than usual, small. Fisk
Year: 1872

ST. JOSEPH AND DENVER CITY RAILROAD


CoMPANYs


FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS
are being absorbed by an increasing demand for
them.


Besides being the obligation Of wealthy corpora
tion composed of men of experience and high-toned
commercial integrity, they are SECURED by fret
Year: 1872

The unparalleled popularity and wisdom
Of action of the Republican nominations
at Philadelphia, is best proven by the
unanimitv of the delegates there assem-
bled and by the character of the two
men selected.


President Grant has during his present
ADMINISTRATION fully proven the sincerl-
ty of his professions. He has ever sub
mitted his personal preferences to the
will of the people; he has not only con-
quered the rebellion, but faithfully re-
paired the damages and healed the sores
at home and abroad which inevitably fol-
lowed that disastrous conflict through
out his administration our country has
enjoyed peace and prosperity our fnan-
cial condition is, owing to his rapid re-
duction of our public debt and strict
economy and integrity, gaining the trust
aud admiration of the civilized world,


His unopposed denomination and the
choice of Henry Wilson as Vice Presi-
dent will be cheered by every true lover
of his country throughout the length and
breadth of this vast Republic, and will
be ratified by its grateful people at the
next November election by an even
larger majority than endorsed the first
nomination of our brave and noble Presi-
1apt
Year: 1872

Boston, June 3,-The following letter
has just appeared in print: ..e. --


Roxbury, Ist June.


Dear Mr.. Sumner Il own it to you
to say with allth frankness which sober
friendship justifes, that | have carefully
read your speech in sharp arraignment
of the President and my conviction is
that it is i'll judged, ill-timed, and SO
extravagant in its charges and bitter in its
personalities as to neutralize whatever
just criticism can be found in it. It will
assuredly serve the purpose of foes, and
the cause of freedom has most to fear
Very many of them are now rallying un-
der the deceptive banner of Liberal Re-
publicanism but loyal liberty upholding
the party with which you have hitherto
been proved to be identified, will peruse
with deep regret, if not with unfeigned
astonishment. Certainly you do not re-
present Massachusetts in this sweeping
impeachment Her Republican people
are almost unit for the reelection of the
man whom you attempt to stain with
crime and cover with infamy. You can
not seperate Gen. Grant from the party
which put him in the Presidential chair,
and which means to keep him in if posi-
BILE. I am satisfied as to his ability
integrity, and patriotism and therefore
in stigmatizing him as venal, self seek
er and unscruplous usurper, yon virtu
ally pronounce it to be equally corrupt
and untrustworthy- This you have {
right to do, ON your own responsibility,
if you must; but in so doing you will fnt
yourself, for the first time, in make
opposition to the sentip. ents of Masss
chusetts. as its Senator in Congress, SUI
rounded by all WHO nave heretofore bee
your oeadlIcstt enemies. Occupying, a
L do an o-dtside position, write this not
under NO party bias, and only because
pel constrained in this manner to fire
my mind as proof of my friendship. Re
ceive it in the spirit which has dictate
it.


Faithfully and regretfully yours,


VIM. Lloyd Garrison.
To Hon. Charles Sumner.
Year: 1872

ltrom tn9 Ch:cago Pest


The utterance of the Philadelphia Con-
vention is the utterance of the people.
The cheers of their representatives are
re-echocd to-day throughout the length
and breadth of the Repn 5lc They are
carried up among the mountains and
hills of New England. They reverberate
among the peaks of Pennsylvania and the
Middle States. They are borne along
the wide reaches of the Western
plains. They echo among the Rocky
mountains and the Pacific slopes beyond;
and where the white people leave off the
cry, colored men, whom Grants good
right hand delivered, take up the refrain
and bear it triumphantly to the Gulf.


Therefore it is that we right cordially
and right gladly commend the work of
the Philadelphia Convention. Their
choice is the choice alike Of true wisdom
and of popular will That it will be
ratified by even more overwhelmingly
decisive majority than greeted It's origi-
nal triumph, we do not hesitate most
willingly to predict.


From the Chicag o Journall


We proclaim to the earnest and devot-
ed Republicans Of the Northwest the
unopposed nomination of Gen. Grant,
with unspeakable pleasure, and we are
sure they will receive the tiding with
feelings of satisfaction and qualification.
The fact that the National Convention
of the great Party of Freedom and the
Union, has thus emphatically indorsed
him-not a single dissenting voice or
even suggestion being given-is so right
eous and glorions vindication of good
and true man, who has ever and always
in his quiet but earnest way, endeavored
to do his duty faithfully and to serve the
interests of the nation effectively, that it
is an occasion for joy and rejoicing where
ever genuine Republicanism and pure
patriotism have an existence.


That General Grant viii be reelected
that the popular and electoral votes
for him will be even in excess of those he
received in 1S6S-we honestly and con-
fdently believe. No Greeley-Liberal
copperhead- rebel alliance, however cum
ningly planned, can prevent ''consum.
nation SO devoutly to be wished.
Year: 1872

A woman went to a wood yard on a very
cold day, and asked to see the head man.
lie came toward.


Sir" said she, can you let me have a
quarter Of a cord Of wood for that p hand.
ing him piece Of money my children
are freezing


The man looked closely at her Why,
are you not Seth Bakes wife2' he asked


Yes sir, am said the woman


How does it happen that you are in such
low circumstances p


" Yes sir, it is bad. My children are starv-
ing, and rum did that my children are rag
ged, and rum did that; my children are grow
ing up ouisl Of the Sabbath school, out
side the day school. and rum does that My
husband, once kiud and industrious, is now
a yagabond, and rum did that !" aud the
poor woman sank down on log Of wood, the
picture Of want and woe


Nor did the rough woodman keep his eyes
dry, for be remembered the time when Seth
Blake was as promising a young mau as ever
was. lie married a nice woman, and the
young couple started in life with as iair a
prospect Of comfort and happiness as a young
couple could well have. They had seats iD
church too, aud used to be seen listening to
the word Of God.


But Seth had a weak point He would
sometimes drnS" lie did not quite be-
ieve 10 total abstinence Taste not, touch
not handle not, was not his motto.


The habit gained on him, and ruined him !;
and the worst of it all is that druukards
family so often has to share drunkard's
shame aud degradation.


Touch not, taste not, handle not" boys
Thatis the only safe ground; any other may
sink you.
Year: 1872

Drinking wine is habit so is drinking
spirits, ale, cider, coffee and water The last
Is thought a necessity but TO drink much is
habit. Some people drink little i not be-
cause their constitutions require less than
others it is their habit. These people never
perspire so msch as those who drink more
The more that is drunk, the more water passes
away, or the system would suffer. As it il,
the strain affects it. The skin, the kidneys,
bowels lungs, all are drawn upon, The result


is, as may be naturally expected, exhaustion.
For this reason, the man who drinks much
water, particularly during the summer and in
the hottest weather, is less able to endure ia.
tigue. The water is of no benefit to him that
is, the excess. Ii must pass away and this re-
quires an effort Of the system, which is the
sweating process. Had he not used the ex-
cess Of water, he would not have perspired
so it would not have been there for the sys-
TEN to expel. 1t is habit TO drink water
so much false thirst is created We should
drink only what is needed The habit of
drinking more will soon be overcome, and the
person will feel much stronger and more ca
pable of bearing fatigue. In winter little fluid
is needed beyond what our food furnishes
in summer, some more, but not much
Country GeRleman.
Year: 1872

1t is singular to what an extent people be-
lieye happiness depends on not being obliged
to work. Girls are considered well married
If their husbands are wealthy, aud boys con.
sidered provided for il enough can be left
them for support, and enough surplus to play
" business" with. Bosh Honest, hearty,
contented labor is the oply source of happi.
ness, as well as the guaranty of life. The
gloom Of misanthropy is not only great de-
stroyer of happiness we might have, but it
tends to destroy life itself. ldeness and lux.
ury induce premature decay much faster than
many trades regarded as the most exhaustive
and fatal to longevity Labor in general. in.
stead Of shortening the term of life, actually
increases il. 1t is the lack of occupation
that actually destroys so many of the wealthy,
who have nothing to do but play the part OF
droues, and like them make speedy exit,
while the busy bee fills out its day in useful
ness and honor.
Year: 1872

We have read a story Of little boy, who.
when he wanted new suit of clothes, begged
his mother to ask his father if he might have
it. The mother suggested that the boy might
ask for himself ~ would said the hoy.
" bat don't feel well enough acquainted
with him" There is a sharp reproof to the
father in the reply of the son. Many q
father keeps his children so at distance from
him that they never feel conflentialy ac-
quanted with him. They feel that be is a
sort Of monarch in the family. They feel no
familiarity with him They fear him and re-
spect him, aud even love him some, for chill
dreu caunot help loving everybody about
them but they seldom get near enough to
him to feel intimate with him. They seldom
90 to him with their little wants and trials
They approach him through the mother
They tell her everything They have high
way to her heart, on which they 90 in and
out with perfect freedom. In this keeping
of plan fathers are to blame. Children
should not be held off, Let them come near
Let them be as intimate with the father us
mother. Let their little hearts be freely
opened. 1t is wicked to freeze up the love
fountains Of little ones hearts Fathers do
them an injury by living with them as stran-
gers. This drives many child from home
for the sympathy his heart Graves, aud often
into improper sociity. 1t nurses discomfort
and mistrust which many child does not
gu grow in lifetime. Open your hearts aud
your arms, oh, fathers be free with your
children; ask for their wants and trials !;
play with them; be fathers to them truly,
and they will not need mediator between
themselves aud you.
Year: 1872

hose must have run with fire engine in his
day. So that days fun ended, and think
nobody regretted Nep's visit


When we left Honolulu we intended going
to Tahiti but having contrary winds could
not get there, but managed to fetch the l-land
Of Rimetara some four hundred miles to the
south Of Tahiti The island is very low, the
highest part not over two hundred feet above
the level of the sea in length about ten
miles, and about six in width. 1t is perfectly
covered with vegetation, and abounds with
all kinds Of fruits and vegetables. They
have NJ cattle; so we thought we would have
to 90 without the fresh meat we had been an.
tcipating. But the Paymaster sent on shore
and bought fifty small pigs, and each mess
had a roast pig for dinner the next day and
| can assure you that my mess did fall jus
tice aud hope you will believe me when |
tell you that fourteen Of US ate a twenty
poundpig at one meal, and won't swear
that all the bones were left The people are
nearly the same race as the Sandwich Island
ers, but a little larger and more powerful if
anything. There are six hundred natives
aud two white men on the island, one Of them
Yankee Of course. | was never in p ace
yet where you would not find one, at least.
Year: 1872




When lion wishes to have a giraffe for
his dinner, he is obliged to he very careful
how he goes to market Giraiies are not
cheap articles Of diet, even for lion, aud an
attempt to get a meal of that kind of meat
always costs him a great deal of trouble, and
sometimes costs him his life. OF course,
the lion slips up very quietly toward the
giraffe. lie always does that, no matter
what his prey may be- but in this case it is
necessary to be very careful indeed for if be
springs aud misses the giraffe, the great beast
may get a kick at him before he has time to
recover himself, and u kick from a giraffe,
whose hind legs fly out like sledge hammers,
will mike even a lion feel consd
shi -/6f'S&e," But even after the lion has
safely landed himself on the giraHes back,
his dinner is not ready yet, the giraffe is
large and powerful animal, and away he
rushes, as fast as his long awkward legs eau
carry him, and that is very fast indeed. Gilt
ter, clatter Spring and bound Away he
goes with the lion hanging on like good
fellow, and the hyenas coming yelling after,
hoping to have chance to got something at


The second table, for it is hardly possible that
a lion can eat a whole giraffe. Bat it is not
at all certain that there will be giraffe for
diuner at all, for if the frightened creature
can once get into the woods, he may be safe
Dashing among the limbs aud trunks he may
knock the lion of. And then look out, Mr.
Lion The giraffe will turn on you as quick
as lightning aud kick the life out Of you be-
fore you can get out of the reach Of his heels,
aud all those poor dear little hyenas will have
to 90 hungry to bed. Although giralies have
frequently been known to get the best of lions


10 this way, they are not always so fortunate.
lf thick wood cannot soon be reached the
strength Of the giraffe will be exhausted, and
the cruel beast upon his back will fix his
teeth in his throat aud drag the poor crea-
ture down and kill and eat him. Hearth
and Home.
Year: 1872

" Az EXEMPLARY LEGISLATURE. The
New York Times, under the head of An


Exemplary Legislature says The Legis-
lature of Vermont, which has ast closed its
sessions at Montpelier, if not in all respects
n model Legislature, has at least furnished
an example in many things which the people
of this State would like to see followed at
Albany. Although the Green Mountain
State, under its amended constitution. is
only blessed with biennial sessions of the
Legislature, yet the body that has Just ad
journed at Montpelier found time, in the
brief space of titty-seven days, to pass all the
laws that their constituents are supposed to
need for two years to come. When it is con-
sidered that the popular branch Of the Yer
mont Legislature Is more than twice az
numerous as that of New York, and that
more than double the time must have been
consumed in the frequent calls of the
roll of members, some idea may be formed
of the diligence, industry, and close
attention to business that could enable them
to finish up their work in so short a space
of time. 1t is doubtless true that the State
of New York requires a larger amount of
legislation than the smaller commonwealth
lying on Its eastern boundary; and vet if We
exclude from the session laws of this State
the acts that properly come under the head
of private Legislation" there need not be
50 much difference after all Public acts.
and those affecting the welfare of the entire
people, need not be much more numerous
for the government of a large than of a small
commonwealth. 1t is the private legislation
the framing of laws to promote the inter-
ests Of individuals and corporations-tha
consumes so large a portion of the time of