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Year: 1873

when meets the approval of the citizens 1t
would be unwise to change the time of the
charter election. With the exception of these
substantial amendments, the less the Lesis-
lature tnkers with the charter the better 1T
will be for the interests Of the city.


There is one subject, however, upon Which
Legislation is imperatively demanded. We
must no longer be trihed with in regard to
rapid transit. Year after year our citizens
have been defrauded of this absolutely neces-
sary relief through the corrupt intrigues OF
lobbymen and Legislators. Rival speculations
have been presented, there has been hot
strife for the charters and Senators and
Assemblymen have been purchased for one
scheme or the other, or have stood anxiously
IN the midst of all the schemes looking out
for the most profitable bargain. Some char
ters have been granted, and one proposed
line, the Gilbert Elevated road, is said now to
have had a commencement, although, after
the long delay, it looks like job to amuse
the Ltegisleturs and 9bstruct other projects.
What the people now demand is that all these
individual speculations shall be swept aside
or suffered to take their own chances on their
merits, and that law shall be enacted
authorizing the construction of viaduct roads
by the city. The question of the profit of
steam transit through the island is no
longer problematical. 1t is satisfactorily
shown by careful estimate of the
cost, the running expenses and the
amount of travel, that viaduct roads built
along each side of the city from the Battery to
Harlem bridge would pay the interest on their
investment and the expenses of working them,
besides laying by all annual fund for the re-
demption of the bonds issued for their con-
struction. The new railroad from Hunters
Point to Flushing, which runs trains at one
cent mile, or eight miles for eight cents, al
most monopolizes the business of transporta-
tion and realizes fair profit. At the same
rate our citizens could ride from the City
Hall to Harlem for six cents, and the road
would make money. These are facts which
are undeniable, and hence there is no reason
why the Legislature should hesitate to pass
such law as we suggest at an early day of the
session. The annexation of the lower towns
of Westchester county; the Improvements
which must soon be made in the annexed ter
ritory; the money already invested in the
splendid works, now left unfinished and de-
caying in the upper part of the island; all
these demand the speedy construction of
city railroad for steam transit, and the people
will no longer patiently suffer the greed of
legislators and the corrupt inducements of the
lobby to defeat the much-needed work
Year: 1873

When combination of employees can block
the wheels of traffic as effectually as the
engineers of the Western railroads have
blocked the lines OF railroad running West
from Pittsburg the labor question assumes
very significant features. A strike in the
building trades, lasting for six months,
would not occasion as much public
inconvenience as the suspension OF
traffic for six days on highway OF steam
travel. After a twenty-four hours cessation
from work the accumulation of freight cars on
the lines necessitated the abandonment OF
moving goods altogether. On four important
lines running from Pittsburg no accommoda-
ton trains could be run, and the expresses
were got through with difficulty. When all the
inconvenience to the public is calculated
which arises from such strike it will
be seen that on all sides every effort should
be made to prevent its occurrence. We OBJ
serve that the organization which binds the
engineers together disclaims any connection
with or authorization of the strike. This or
ganization processes also to seek arbitration
in preference to going on strike, in cases
where difficulties arise between employer and
employed Now, to the company as well as
to the engineers, the present state OF affairs
is very improbable. Another week of mac
tivity would cost a great deal more to the
companies concerned than q months wages
to the engineers. If the companies believe
that they cannot afford the present wage rate
let them state their case in full before board
of arbitrators agreed to by the companies and
workmen. There should be surely some
better means of settling wage question than
one by which the passenger and freight traffic
of entire sections is cut off.


What the workmen most have to fear in dis
putes Of this nature is the rash over-zeal of
the misguided among them. 1t is reported
from Indianapolis that an ''outsider'' engineer
was shot in the arm by one of the strikers.
The man committing this outrage
has been arrested, and for their
own credit the workmen should rejoice
over his conviction. The man who
shoots or stabs in their behalf is not their
friend 1t is feared that on other lines about
to attempt reduction of wages similar
strikes will be inaugurated. The companies
should see to it that no grasping or oppressive
spirit govern their dealings with a class Of
men so useful and needful as the engineers.
Year: 1873

nine. We are IN favor OF amnesty and good
will and believe that we ought to have peace,
but we are disposed to think there is either
too much peace or too little. If it is good to
make general jail delivery of men convicted
of this class of offences it is good to abolish
the whole system of federal government In
States under which the convictions are OBJ
tanned, and thus the President would be saved
the trouble of pardoning.
Year: 1873

Surely the saints are getting demoralized
when stealing has become fashionable in the
Hub. The latest accounts from that ancient
seat of virtue report a fraud on the revenue
to the amount of million and a half dollars
The delinquents are firm well known for
their attachment to piety and tea. They have
attended all the pious meetings to exalt the
Hub, and have turned up their eyes until only
the yellow was visible in holy horror at the
mere mention of ungodly New York. 1t was
very unkind OF Norman H. Bingham, an un-
compromising special agent with no affinity
for tea and crackers, to seize on the saints ac-
counts and expose their little game.
What will become of the Hub if
saints are to be treated like mere
sinful Gothamites? We suggest to the author
tiles in Washington that this Bingham should
be sent to the Rhine or other foreign parts.
He evidently does not know how to distinguish
the godly from the sinners. Such a man is
evidently quite unfit to be special agent, and
ought to be got rid of without delay. We
sympathise with the Hub; the pious varnsh
is all getting rubbed off and the pious inhab-
itants are beginning to look morally seedy
Some unkind people, with no respect for APP
pearances declare that 'f we scratch q Hub
ite we find a fraud" and the present devel-
opments of revenue robberies are certainly
enough TO damage seriously even the reputa-
ton of the sanity Hub.
Year: 1873

HE VRGINIUs AS A SPANISH PRrzr i bor
latest appearance in our dispatches from Ha-
vana. Spanish Prize Court has metaphori-
cally sat upon her since her surrender to the
United States and declared her to be lawful
prize. This should be a very vain and silly
performance but for the fact that the
famous Fish protocol has left the door
open for any number of insulting
pronouncements. The likelihood of the
Spaniards getting the vessel may be very
slim, but they can make an everlasting diplo-
matte row about it, and that is Just where
Secretary Fish will find himself in his milk
and watery element. If they would only
claim the Secretary as lawful prize a
large majority Of the people would seriously
consider surrendering him. The Spaniards
will hardly make this demand, as he would
not be of quite SO much use to them if any
where out of the State Department. There he
can be depended on to lack backbone dur
ing the entire twenty-four hours, except his
enemy should weigh 1O8 pounds, cooked hat
aud feather included
Year: 1873

A DREADf6f THREAT. 1t is intimnted,
apparently from the Sherif's Office, that If
Genet is caught he will be brought back to the
city in handouts. This is cheap satistac-
ton that the delinquent officials give to public
Indignation They feel SO bad about the
failure of justice through their fault that they
are resolved to do something very dreadful
if they get chance. But the public would
be better satisfied to have Genet in custody
than to have the officials threatening him with
handouts Meanwhile the officials may vapor
with safety if they ever cared to capture
Genet, which is very doubtful, there is no like
Ihood now that they will ever do it.
Year: 1873

OFFICE BOARD n PUBLIC WORKS D. c.,


WASHINGTON, Sept l, 1873
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until IL
NJ the LIST day OF October, 1873 for the erection of
system Of Fire Alarm Telegraph including all labor and
material fire alarm boxes, with the necessary circuits
wires machinery and required place
the system in thorough working order agreeaby TO
OF the Legislative Assembly OF the District Of C0lum
bia approved June 2 1879 and in accordance with the
specifications and mainly in accordance with diagram.
both of which be seen and will be explained at room
No. IL, Columbia Buildings


The system to be furnished shall be In every respect
equal 10 the best use and TO secure that the success
sufficient bond the full performance Of the contract
Bids must be accompanied by penal bond, legally
certified TO, in thu sum OF FIVE thousand 5000 dollars
the bidder Will accept and perform the contract II
awarded him. ~


PAYMENT will be made when the whole work shar
havo been completed and accepted by the Board in
proper working order


The contractor shall keep the system in good working
order for term OF two 0 years after completion, and
twenty 2O per ntum Of the amount contracted will
guarantee therefor


Proposals must be enclosed In sealed envelope, en-
dorsed PROPOSALS for Construction Fire Alarm Tele
graph" and addressed to


Vice President Board OF Public Works.
Year: 1873

Cry WATER WoRKs.--Perhaps there is
nothing that is more conducive to the health,
comfort and convenience of man than q good
supply of pure water. This dry spell of
weather, in which we have been several weeks
without rain to replenish our cisterns, brings
this fact forcibly to view. If we should con-
tinue without rain few days longer, there are
avery few families in this city that will have a
supply of water for ordinary purposes, their
dependence being almost entirely upon els
terms. The streets are several inches deep in
dust, and the breeze sends it into our houses
through the open windows and doors, until
tables chairs, pictures, &C., are covered with
dust, and the shrubbery and flowers in our
gardens are gray with the same universal
powder. Our lungs inhale it at every breath.
We are suffering these inconveniences in city
of at least average wealth and enterprise,
with creeks to the north and south, with a
river on the west, while ON the hills to the
east springs Of water, pure and soft are ready
to flow through our streets, and even into the
upper stories of our houses, sufficient for
cleanliness and comfort, to say nothing of the
convenience for the extiuquishing of fires, in
case of such accidental occurrence. All that
is necessary for the enjoyment of this fountain
of health is the laying of pipes of sufficient
capacity. 1t needs no expensive engine to
force it upon an elevation to give it power, as
it does in some other places. But with all
these advantages. in our favor, we still suffer.
There seems to be no enterprise to take ad-
vantage of these favorable circumstances our
selves, and no disposition to permit any one
else to do it for us. Our city Council is
ready to make appropriations for fire engines,
and for other purposes which tend to the inn
provement of the city, but they as well as the
people at large, do nothing in this important
matter. Where is there another place as large
as ours, with the facilities we have for the in
PRODUCTION of water, that would not take ad-
vantage of them? Councilmen, and citizens !;
talked about it, and have made some few
futile efforts towards the desired result, but
they have been SO weak rs to fail. Let us
now go to work, and cease not our efforts un-
til every person who wants it, may have a
never-lailing supply of good wholesome
water in his house, when every one may revel
in the indescribable luxury ofa bathroom in his
own house. Our property will then be en-
hanccd in value, and our city rendered attfac-
tive to strangers. 1t can be done if we set
about it with determination. viii we do it
that is the question.
Year: 1873

THE WORLD MovEs.-There was trial be-
fore Chas w. Angel, Esq, on last Wednes-
day, in which it was thought necessary to
have twelve men jury. This jury was COM
posed of eleven white men and one colored.
The latter is a respectable citizen of Lambert
vile, retiring and modest in his manners and
behavior, quite up to the standard in intelli-
gence and well qualified to serve in the ca
pacity of Juror. When the Constable presen-
ted the name to the Court it appeared to be
taken as matter of course, aud no objections
were made by any one. He was duly quail
fled and took his seat amongst the rest, and
seemed to understand the rfatuie of lhe bust
ness as well as any of them.


This is the first instance of a colored man
serving on jury in Hunterdon County, and
marks an era in the history of our place.
There did not appear to be any unusual sensa-
tion about the Court at the time of trial. In
fact, stranger would have thought that this
circumstance was one Of no uncommon occur
renee. But since the trial, one of the animals
who belongs to 'sProf. Smiths Great Moral
Show" aud has probably escaped from his
keepers, has been heard growing in very
ferocieus manner about the ''Nigger in the
iury." There are other signs of discomfort
amongst the faithful followers of Democracy,
who announced to the world not a great while
agor. that negro had no rights that white
man is bound to respect


We remember very well, during the war of
the great rebellion, when threats were freely
made by officers and soldiers that they would
not fight by the side of colored troops. But be-
fore that event was over, this prejudce-we
can call it by no other name-seemed- TO dis
appear So the world moves. The day is
not very far distant when an occurrence like
that recorded in this article, will not occasion
even passing comment.
Year: 1873

I


RAILROAD MATTERs.--We learn from some
of the railroad men who have been manmuver-
ing about the State House more or less for the
present week, that the New Jersey Railroad
Co. which was organized some time ago under
the general law, has recently obtained con-
trolling interest in the Philadelphia and New
town Railroad, building in Pennsylvania, and
intend using it as part Of their route between
New York and Philadelphia. A considerable
of the Philadelphia and Newtown road is
already constructed and the charter gives the
power to bridge the Delaware. The engineers
of the New Jersey Company are running their
line so as to meet the Philadelphia and New
town road at the Delaware. The company
will soon be ready to place several sections of
their road under contract.


The fact announced i'm the papers that the
National Railway Company had been thrown
into bankruptcy by some parties in Philadel-
phia created considerable talk about the
streets yesterday. This however, is by no
means conclusive that the company may not
be able to proceed There may be satisfactory
reasons given for the movement in Philadel-
phia. 1yenton State Gazette Of Thursday.
Year: 1873

ATTEMPTED BuRGLARy.-OnS Saturday night
last an attempt was made to enter the resi-
dence of Mr.. Fred. Blackwell, at the corner,
Bridge and Franklin streets, with burglarious
intent. The cellar door at the rear of the
house was forced up, SO as to straighten the
spike upon which chain fastening was hook
ed. But f,om appearances the rascal must
have cut his hand, as blood was smeared upon
the posts and shrubbery in the yard The at
tempt was for some reason unsuccessful.
Year: 1873

THE FESTIVAL IN New HoPE.-'The Straw
berry festival by the ladies of the New Hope
M. L. Church, held last week, was decided
success. The attendance was good, every
thing passed off pleasantly, and one of the
most pleasant features, at least to the ladies
Interested was the footing up of $2S4.76 as
the net profits of the undertaking.
Year: 1873

Bee sure and get the genuine Rennes
Pain Killing Magic OIL Avoid all others
as spurious limitations Don't use spurious
Magic Oil and then blame us Nopersons
have any right to use the name Magic OIL
except VIM. Renne & Sons. 1t is their le-
gal trade marx.
Year: 1873

HEALTHFULNEss. A distinguished ply
sican says: After u careful examination
of DR. Price Cream Baking Powder | am


satisfied that it is a wholesome and valua-
BILE preparation, with which bread and 9th
er articles may be prepared suitable TO a
weakened and disordered digestion have
introduced it among my patients, and have
Yet to learn of the first instance where a
Iconyalesceut patient could not indulge in
warm biscuits made with it, and feel the
! better for it, Sour milk and saleratus Will
not, | hope, be longer used to poison the
stomach and corrupt the blood DR.


Prices Special Flavoring Extracts, as vel


as his Cream Baking Powder, has gained
their popularity and extensive sale from


their perfect purity and unvarying quality
Year: 1873

PRoCRAsTINATIoN Is THE THIEF OF
TDIE.-At this season of the year, when
life may be cut off in few hours by an
attack of Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Diar-
rhea, Dysentery, Cholera Infantum, or
some kindred disease, none should fail to
have at all times a supply of DR. McCabe ;
renowned Medicated Blackberry Brandy
on hand. A more certain cure, and at the
same time pleasant remedy, can not be
found in the whole range of materia med


lea The millions who have used it testify
to this. 6-l6d&w2w
Year: 1873

The New York Times, in its financial article,
remarks that s'the old year is winding up with
n less favorable bank report than. on the close
of the previous year, and a much less encour-
aging money market. The latter may mend az
fsT tRe new year sets in. There is no good rea-
son in the general trade Of the country, and its
large and in most departments profitable results,
WIN The market should coatinue close. The
railroad traffic of the year weuld also seem to be
sstistactory. Certainly in its gross returns it
has never been so large But either the necess-
tiles OF ambition Of the old lines have combined
with the demands Of the new undertakings %
Orerdo this great interest for the time being, II
not really to distress the money market Tor 9TH
ar borrowers. We throw out this suggestion in
advance of the new year dividends, in order that
too much reliance may not be placed in caicrA
fling npon early relief from the division OF prof
fits BY concerns that have recently borrowed
twice or three times the money they propose
to divide"
Year: 1873

Bret Harte, in full dress costume. with
spotless linen and diamond studs, and alto
gether most faultlessIy gotten up. lectured
here Friday evening. In quantity and quail
ty the audience was magnificent, and the
appearance of the Spanish-looking exqui-
site was most charming, the lecture it.
self was interesting reading matter, but not
withstanding all this it was an exceedingly
dull affair. In the immense hall the voice of
the young man was cruelty engulfed, and as
neither earnestness nor energy was permitted
to ruffie his gentle and elegant languor, fully
one half of the people failed to catch the
DISCOURSE The lecturer was in direct autith-
ess to his subect-'"The Argonauts OF 49,-
being fully as perfect modern gentleman as
they were the reverse, but we apprehend a
little OF their rough vigor in the delivery
would have improved the spirit of the occa-
sion. The only criticism that suggests itself
on this performance is the evidence it affords
os the fact that the ability to write well does
not carry with it the ability to speak well.
IL is one thing to write ''The Luck of Roar
ing Camp" and another and entirely differ
ent thing to please a large audience for two
hours at stretch with but poor gifts of man
ner and voice. The ambition to lecture
seems to De epidemic among all the quill
drivers in England and America at present
and while it is harmless one in Itself, it be-
comes monstrous bore when it results ia our
falling out of conceit with many charming
writers who entranced us in the closet and
disgusted us from the forum, and who come
before us to break the idols they them
selves had made. 1t is sort of literary
sponging; in fact, species of discounting on
reputation worthily acquired that is at once
extravagant and absurd, to say nothing of
the effeminate vanity and presumption it in
wolves. Why in the name of Heaven cannot
Bret Harte and others we could name, who
have penetration enough to be good writers
and observers, see enough of the humbug of
the business themselves, without forcing 9TH
ers to tell them of it? No matter how polite
an audience may be, it is always easy t. see
when it is bored; but the oddly in this case
is, that men naturally acute become so blind
ed by personal considerations that they either
cannot or will not see a truth evident to 9th
ers. We mean no discourtesy to anyone but
to write the truth in all soberness, and we
only mention Bret Harte as an Illustration of
class that is multiplying too rapidly, viz:
men who, having proved successful as writers,
insist upon publishing themselves as failures
as lecturers. For the delicate humor aud
graceful fancy of Bret Harte we feel the most
lively admiration, and it is because we do,
that we object to his appearing in another
role for which he does not posses a single
physical qualification, except his neat and
gentlemanlike appearance when set in dia-
monds and black cloth.
Year: 1873

The Ulster coat will be popular next win
ter These very heavy garments are only
suitable for travelling.


Reversible Elizabethan ruffies are the lat
est. They are worn with any costume and
are lined with light colored silk.


Work baskets and bird cages combined are
new. They are made of willow, the cage
hanging from an arch above the basket.


Some ladies are wearing daggers Of silver
or jet in their bonnets, sewed on a small
black velvet or ribbon bow on the side.


The English fashion of wearing feathers in
the hair on full dress occasions has been
adopted by many of our fashionable matrons.


DR.. Dio Lewis is authority for the state
ment that diet Of beans is better for the
complexion than all the powders and creams
ever manufactured.


The old fashion Of wearing beads aronnd
the neck has been revived. Jet beads are us
ed instead of the large rubber ones as hereto
fore. Four times around the neck is, we be-
lieve, the correct style just now.


Purple will be one of the most fashionable
colors for out ioor costumes next winter, both
in silk and velvet. A silk costume of purple
with velvet revers, cuffs and underskirt of the
same color, is very elegant and stylish.


Some of the young ladies who habitually
promenade Fifth avenue are wearing small
bouquets of natural flowers stuck low in the
hair on the right side, The present style of
bonnet permit this fashion to be seen to ad-
vantage and it is withal very pretty one.


Imitation ostrich feathers appear to be
quite as fash ionable this autumn as the eepu-
inc. The former are very admirably made
and almost defy detection. Ostrich ''tips''
are so reasonable in price that Manufacture.
say there is no inducement to put imitation
ON the market.


A new style of wall paper for dining-rooms
has medallons of game and birds, real skin
and real feathers being used. The figures
are raised on light background which is yery
effective. Flowers are also introduced of way
and linen tied together with bright-colored
ribbon.-Netu York Mail.
Year: 1873

Ben. Butler and jeff Davis travelled on the
the same train to Washington the other day,
and the respective enemies Of the pair are
lost in wonder that the train didn't go right
on over its broad track after Washington was
reached.