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Year: 1871

Martin Cooney is the name Of the boy
who, deep down in the depths of the Pitt
ston mine, performed deed of heroic
self-sacrfice which shames into insignifi-
cance the actions by which many happier
men have climbed to fame and honor.
Cooney and companion stood at the bot
tom of the shaft as the car was about to
ascend for the last time. High above
them, roaring fame aud binding smoke,
and the crash of falling timbers we're fast
closing up the narrow way to light and
life; below in the gloomy pit were score
Of men working on, unconscious of their
deadly peril. CoOney, with one foot upon
the car, thought Of Bis endangered friends.
He proposed to his companion that they
should return and warn the miners of
their threatened fate. His companion re-
fused to 90, and then Cooney, without q
moments hesitation, but with full con-
sciousness that he had chosen almost GER
tain death, leaped from the car and groped
his way back through the grimy dark
ness. 1t was too late; the miners had
closed the ventilating door before he
reached them; and standing there, be-
tween that immoyable barrier and the
shaft. the hot breath of the fiery pit
poured in upon him in a pitiless blast,
and so he died. He was but lad, poor,
unlearned, and probably unconscious of
possession of higher virtues, and yet he
died as great and noble death as man
can ever die he deliberately sacrificed his
own life in an attempt to save those OF
his friends.
Year: 1871

The springs of everlasting life are
within. There are clear streams gush-
ing up from The depth of souls, and
flowing out to enliven the sphere Of out
ward existence. But like the waters OF
Shiloh, they ego swiftly" You must
listen to catch the silvery tones of the
little rill us it glidcs from its mountain
home; you may not witness its silent
march through the green vale, but its
course will be seen in the fresh vertme
and the open flowers; its presence will
be known by the forms Of life and beauty
which gather around it. 1t is ever thus
with the pure. You may not hear the
"still small voice." or heed the silent as
piration, but there is moral influence
and holy power which you will feel
The Wilderness is made to smile, flowers
of new life and beauty spring up and
flourish, while an invisible presence
breathes immortal fragrance through
the atmosphere.
Year: 1871




WEALTH is not necessary prercquis-
ite of benefcence. Every one capable
of q benevolent emotion, is also able to
carry out that emotion in beneficent
deed. Many Of the best gifts we can
bestow, are those which NO wealth can
purchase. There are few, if any, not
themselves struggling with pressing
needs, who cannot bestow something OH
those poorer than themselves Indeed,
we often see among those who are them
selves needy, spirit Of benevolence and
self-sacriice that may we'll shame some
of their richer neishbors, Contentment
and frugalty are frequently associated
with the purest benevolence of heart,
and most generally benefcence OF ae-
ton. Ii We take careful survey Of the
means within our reach Of relieving dis
tress and elevating the condition Of the
poor, we shall find them to be much
greater than we had supposed possible,
and if we earnestly ondeavor to carry
them out ints judicious activity, we shall
fulfill our part in the great duty Of be-
neficence.
Year: 1871

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Brink WARMERS VINUM WIFE, or WINE OF LIFE is free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being prepared for those who require stimulant It is

 splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest thing most n article sVer to the pubic, far superior to brandy, whiskey, wine, bitters, or any other article. It is more healthy and cheaper. Both male or female young or old, can take the Wine of Life. It is, in fact, life preserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health and free flow of lively spirits, will do well to take the Wine of Life. It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists. Price $1, in quart bottles.
Year: 1871

sEES5EL & SON, Of 250 Main
street, having completed their ar
rangements to close cut their retail
trade, and engage altogether In the
wholesale, have reduced the prices Of
every article they offer for sale TO
COST. They make this sacrifice be-
cause they mean now, as they have all
the time, to be equal to every promise
they make or have made through the
press. They are determined to close
out by the 1st OF January every style
Of goods they have on hand, and at
prices such as no other house In Men,
phis can compete with. Families
needing to recuperats their household
goods or wsrdrobes will find In our
offers UNPARALLELED BAR
GAINS. We will sell regardless Of
consequences, and at any cost to our
selves. We mean to be In the whole
sale trade exclusively by the LIST Of
January and without fail. We invite
your attention to these facts, and ask
your custom to enable US to carry out
our programme.


SEESSEL & SON.


November IL, 1871.
Year: 1871

Hale, Val. and all your elan. Depart
in peace. We sincerely hope. that no man
will remain behind that prefers success to
honor. Away every miserable creature
who would barter the truth and princi-
pies of Democracy for chance to win an
election and handle the spoils of Office.
We rejoice at the new departure, for
we feel that our party is to be healthier
and purer for it. For every Democrat
that steps out upon Valiandigham stag
ing, ten honest Republicans will seek
shelter under the Democratic banner and
constitutional law.


Clement L. Vallandigham may have
been paid sufficient price by the Radi-
cal managers to warrant him In kneellng g
down and kissing their foot prints and
confessing in behalf Of a party he does
not, never has and never can represent,
that Democracy is failure, crime;
that our struggles during the past ten
years FOR law, liberty, peace and honor
were all in vain, and that now we must
turn all Radicals to become acceptable to
the people. Bah!


Eight years since Vallandigham was a
power in Ohio; but by indiscretion he
lost the respect of large number of the
American people In his recent flip flap
to regain it he has lost the confidence
aud respect of all Democrats and awak-
ened nothing but disgust in the hearts
of all Republicans. Calm the coroner.


The Savannah Republican says: 1.-The
new amendments to the Constitution are
practically and utterly destructive to every
thing wearing the favor of states right.
It therefor follows aaeritabh that no true
Democrat can subscribe to the fourteenth
and fifteenth amend ments, or consent to
accept them as irreversible facts.


The Dubuque Times thinks the Ohio
platform looks good deal more like
the work of the Indiana ex-senator thar
of the Ohio rebel martyr, for Hendricks
was always less devoted to Southern ano
rebel ideas AID interests than Fallandig,
ham. 1t is undoubtedlv Hendricks bic
for the Presidential nomination, made
with his usual adroltness through &
source most likely to demoralize his eni
mics"
Year: 1871

patient On his right side, where he lay
as white as the sheet upon which he
rested. He was calm and collected.


1t appears that no one was present
with Vallandigham when the accident
occurred but lieutenant Governor
McBurney, who has been associated with
him in the defense of Mcclellan. Nc
Burney had expressed some doubts as to
the theory that Meyers had shot himself,
and Vallandigham picked up pistol
from the table, saying he would show
him in half a second. Two pistols were
on the table, one unloaded, and he, by
mistake, picked up the loaded one. He
put it in his pocket and withdrew it, keep
ing the muzzle next to his body just as it
was leaving his pocket it was discharged,
the ball entering it is said, near the same
place Myers was shot. He at once ejacu-
lated, ''Oh murder!'' and said he had
taken the wrong pistol.


While the examination was going on,
he watched the surgeons at work with
Eager eyes, and even assisted them in
their search for the ball. The locality of
the ball is not known. 1t appears to
have taken downward course, in the
the direction of the bladder


CINCINNATI, June 17.-Mr Vallandig-
ham died eight minutes before ten this
morning. He went down very rapidly
after three o'clock, having no pulse
scarcely after that hoar.
Year: 1871

The new pem0oratIc eparture reminds
us OF the familiar method of testing the
speed OF a steamer engines by tying
the vessel to a wharf. setting the machIn-
cry In motion, and then counting the re-
volutions of the screw There is great
commOtion in the water, and tremen-
dous putting of smoke and kissing ofsteam
and then we are told that the boat has
made ten or fifteen knots an hour, though


it has not moved foot. SO the Vallan-
digham party is resolving chat the Demo
Gratis mast make fresh start. ignore the
old issues, accept negro suffrage, and
stop debating the Constitutional Amend
ments, until theyeget into power; while
the more eutspoken politicians, like Car
lisle, Democratic candidate for Lieute-
nant Governor of Kentucky, are careful
to explain that this is only an apparant
abandonment which really abandons no
thing; they accept the amendments Low
because they cannot help themselves,
but they viii test Them in the courts
whenever they get chance, and if the
courts hold them valid they will insist
upon their repeal That is to say, the
party does not change either it's princi-
Piles or its aims; it only modifes its plat
form to suit the popular prejudices of
the hour The paddles are revolving
beautifully, but the boat is fast to the
dock.


Mr. Carlisle's departure which does
not depart, is mach more comprehensi-
ble than the programme of Vallandig-
ham and The World. 1t is merely an
agreement not to say anything shocking
until the campaign is over, and then to
carry out the old Democratic principle of
to equal rights in whatever
way may seem most convenient and af-
fectual. But if the hawsers should be
cast off, and the vessel allowed really to
move in the direction Mr.. Vallandigham
is trying to point it, we don't see what
use there would be for any Democratic
party at all. On great questions of ma
tional concern the Democrats would have
acknowledged that Republicanism is the
orthodox political creed, and the Demo-
cracy for the past twenty years a pestI-
lent heresy. There would not be diffe r.
ence enough in the platforms of the two
save on the lmpotent
Democratic effort at trepudiation, to make
the next campaign worth fighting. Both
parties would hold substantially the same
faith; and as the people would naturally
trust the profe ssors of that faith, who
had held to-it through good report and
and through evil report, in the darkness
of battle and in the sunshine of prosperi-
ty, rather than new converts whose sim
ceritv was yet untried, it does seem as if
the Democrats might as well spare them
selves the trouble of making any nomi-
nations. But we suspect it will be found
that the vessel has been tied pretty tight
at all the time. ~ Y Tribune.


Hard Shell Democracy on the New De-


parture.
Year: 1871

The late news from France make it
quite probable. that the Grandson of
Count De Chambord the former King,
Charles K, will be called to the throne
under the name of Henry V. As he has
no children, nor can expect auy as long as
his present wife lives (she being 50 and
himself SD, the Orleans family is salts
fed, for the Count of Paris would be his
successor, provided the French would
want any more Kings.


To reach this exalted station, the Bour
bcn Henry makes the most fattering
PROMISES; liberty, justice, order, religion
and morality are to be re-instated under
his government he viii close the era Of
revolution and bring back to France such
a degree of happiness, contentment and
wealth, that it shall look back upon the
last forty years only rs a dream =
The French people in their present
awful coalition, may be persuaded to
put faith in these promises and accept a
government, such as existed under
Charles X. and which is hardly within
the remembrance of the present genera
ton.


Such Bourbonic candidates now present
themselves also to the support of the
American people: Vallandigham, who
as a convicted traitor, was sent over into
the lines of the enemy during the late
rebellion. plays the role ofCount De Cham
isfed with that of the Count of Paris.
They stuff the people with the most en-
tlcing promises they will put off the old
Adam entirely and appear as innocent
as newly washedIa lambs They know very
we'll that their past lives cannot inspire
any especial confidence, but they assure
US that nov they are entirely different
they promise that, everything achieved
by the last war against the Southern
Democrats, shall remain intact; slavery
shall remain dead and buried, the negro
shall retain the rig bit to vote and the new
articles in the Constitution shall be ac-
knowledged as valid. On this NEW basis
the Democrats propose" to establish NEW
business firm, and beg for it the kind pat
ronage of a favorably inclined public.


But the public has answered so far only
with derisive laughter not qnite free
frc NJ entire scorn and contempt. The
American people are not in the same
miserable condition as the French, that
they should in utter despair throw them
selves under the guidance OF these wolves
in Sleeps clothing, they measure the val
ue of these Bourbonic promises by the
deeds and the character of those who
make these promises. A highway rob-
Der would have about the same chance
to be accepted as safety-guard, in trav-
elling, as these American Bourbons, have
to be called on to protect and defend the
acquisitions wrung from them in a four
years bloody war. No farmer of COM
mon reasoning faculties will employ
hawk to guard his chickens or wolf to
protect his sheep, and the American
people are sure to prove themselves, In
this sense, as sensible as any enlightened
farming community. They know who
led them to victory under the most trying
circumstances and as victors will know
better, than to assent to the whining en-
treaties and false promises of those who
were but lately their bitterest enemies
and who have given no evidence yet of
their reforma tion by any actual deed.
Year: 1871

party whose triumph would endanger
what they consider the legitimate re-
suits Of the war, and that is the reason
why the democratic party grows weaker
at the North with each succeeding ap-
peal to the ballot-box instead of strong
er, and the reason why Democratic
triumph in national contest is not
within the range Of the remotest possi-
bility. We will not either deceive our
readers about this matter, nor permit
others to draw the film Of prejudice and
false hopes over their eyes without at
tempting to remove it, SO that they may
at least see where they are going.
Whether it takes four more years to
learn it. or century. the result will be
the same.
Year: 1871

SCENES AFTER THE FIRE.


Peshtego Correspondence (oct. 2o) Of the N. Y.


Tribune.


This letter to give it local habitation
and name, is dated where Peshtego was.
In the glory of this Indian Summer
afternoon I look out on the ghastliest
clearing that ever lay before mortal eyes.
The sandy streets glisten with frightful
smoothness, and calcined fragments are
all that remain of imposing edifces and
hundreds Of peaceful homes. This omi-
nous clearing is in the center of a black
ened, withered forest of oak, pine and
tamarack, with swift river-the Pesh-
tego-gliding silently through the center
from northeast to southwest. Situated
seven miles from Green Bay, on the
Peshtego river, the town commanded
all the lumber trade of the northern
peninsula, and grew rapidly into i'm
portance as frontier mart of Chicago.
Built by an ehterprising but lately sim
gularly unfortunate Chicago sufferer,
VIM. B. Ogden, the town had but one
purpose, to make money for its founder
and keep up the lumber interests. But
one industry breeds many, and in time
a railroad running seven miles to the
bay connected the little city to the great
chain of lakes. Great foundries and
machine shops rose on the banks Of the
river, and busy mill stood in ceaseless
operation in the center of the town.
The banks of the Peshtego TEEN with
rich and various growth of timber,
and a trade of years stood always in
prospective to her busy people. The
great Northern Pacific Railroad was to
be tapped by road even now building
to the place where Peshtego was, and
every hamlet and town in northern Wis
consin envied and admired the wonder
full little city.


The keen eye of trade and speculation
was not deceived; population focked in
amain, and fully 1900 people had estab-
ished permanent homes. The site was
well chosen for beauty as well as bust
ness; the river at this pointruns-through
a slight bluff, which breaks into low
fiat before the stream escapes from the
borders of the town. The excellent
water power, as well as the lumber in
terest, had determined the spot, and a
mill was one of the first establishments
in operation when the walls of the vii
lagc began to rise. Below the mill the
Year: 1871

Grand street on Saturday night presents pecu
liar appearance. Full OF life and ll9nt and buoy
ancy, with its nasny young sports, It's nippani
young shop girls, It's crowds of m>~rketcrs and
shoppers representatives OF all grades OF life on the
east side, 1t presents picture worth being seen.
Crowds noisy, dirty, glittering with sham jewelry
or iouncng in shabby gentity, 1t possesses an in.
dividualty scarcely, II at ALL equalled by any otner
street or thoroughfare in this great cosmopolitan
capital, If In any city in the world.


Removed from this noisy bustling avenue but the
distance Of one very short block stands the County
Jail, a sombre looking brick building, with huge
windows that are guarded by heavy wrought iron
network and obscured by dirty, ''DuAish" cJlorng.
During the past few days this institution has OBJ
tanned


PECULIAR INTEREST,
for here 1t Is that ne who so lately controlled the
finances and an immense portion OF the party pat
cerated as victim to the ingratltude OF holiday
friends ana those who are ever ready TO


Crook the pregnant hinges of the knee


That thrift may follow fawnng


Just one week has elapsed since Comptroller Con.
molly was placed under arrest in default OF the in.
ordinate amount OF bail prescribed by the Supreme
held SO high position and has been supposed to
have accumulated so much wealth would have
but little difficulty In procuring any amount OF bail
shown, however, mat


HE HAD MADE GREAT MISTAKE
in supposlng that those who fawned on him IN
prosperity who shared his hospitality. Who proned
by his power and patronage, would risk anything,
be 1t never so little, when misfortune or grler
should Overtake him.


Yesterday was his third day an inmate OF the
County JAIL and as far as incidents were concerned
really but repetition OF the previous two days.
There were, besides the members OF mis- family
crowds Of callers and sympathZers from early morn
ing until the time Tor closing. Many caSsed TO learn
what truth there was in the story Of


"CONNOLLY'S CONFESSIONu
as given In one OF the morning papers. The most
appropriate answer that could be given to the
originator OF the report would be the familiar ex-
preston OF the veteran turnip raiser who presides
over the journal in which the statement appeared.
The most intimate lrends OF the captive Comptroller
proclaim that he has no confession 10 make, and
that he Will fight the question through despite The
unprecedented actions thus far taken under color of
law.


Despite the earnest enorts thus far made to secure
the amount OF deficit in the bail there were no new
names received yesterday and to-day Mr. Connolly
must suffer a sabbath behind the bars. In view O!
recent reports the arrival OF


''B0SSo TWEED AS A PRISONER
is expected. Should TINS transpire the great chief
can hardly expect 10 have good quarters as those
allotted 10 Mr. Connolly. Tne poor prisoners are
on the lookout ana Warden Tracey Is preparing a
room for his reception. The prison last night was
more than usually quiet and the sabbath silence
seemed to have fallen on 1t with sunset last evening.
Year: 1871

The usual routine was observable In the Depart
ment of Finance, and the only event Of public I'M
portance was the fact that the Comptroller had re-
moved another attendant at one OF the supreme
Courts. For the reasons given previously Mr..
Green declined to give the name OF the attendant
whose removal he mad ordered The Comptroller
paid on the 1st instant the amount OF interest the
stocks ana bonds Of the city OF New York due ON
that uate-YIZ. x22I. 400.
Year: 1871

Long before the hour named by the committee for
the opening OF the Academy doors groups Of eager
prince-admrlng citizens were gathered In Twenty
third street, waiting with what patience they could
muster, until the lnnexible porter should descend
and give ingress to the anxious watchers, who
looked with anything but friendly eye on the Gu
rious scroll work OF the iron gates which opposed
their further progress The morning was sufficiently
cold to make shelter desirable, and 1t was evident
from the lowering looks Of some OF the ladies and
plebeian ruddiness which was stealing over aristo-
cratic noses that the discomfort would soon become
formidable unless the gates were thrown open. JUS:
at this
Year: 1871

The week closes upon an improving situ-
alton in monetary affairs that the currency move


ment has apparently turned In this direction indicated
by the receipts from Chicago and elsewhere to-day OF
course this condition Of affairs Is reflected in the stock
market where the demand from the short sellers TO
corner their ventures sharp as to communicate


buoyant tone to the whole List which advanced to q
per cent closing at about the best prices Of the week. as
may be In usual weekly comparative list. Ihe
change in the speculation Is doubtless largely due
to the style Of tactics Of certain hitherto
prominent operators. This new clique is reported
to have returned three millions Of dollars to the
banks on Thursday in order TO up the money mar


ket and cause favorable bank return and to this is
doubtless partially traceabe the small deficit In the


reenback item. The general volume OF business has
been rather less than Of ate but st very large the
chief inquiry running TO NewYork Central Lake Shore,
North Western Common, Rock Islandd Western Union,
and Pacific Mail. The advance was taken advantage OF
by large holders to sell heavily, and at handsome
profit and many blocks Of stock changed OWNERS This
seemed to dampen the late ardor Of the bulls, and
slight reaction ensued The following table shows the
highest and lowest prices Of actiye stocks made to-day
Year: 1871

How y Policeman Obtained II Diamond PIN.


NEW YORK, Jan. Is, 1871.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


Seeing an article in your paper the other evening
under the heading of the Decentralization OF the
Police Department" thought 1t my duty to send
these facts to you you could show the public the
way the police Deat the liquor dealers have been
in the liquor business fifteen years. and always Kept
a decent place. Two weeks ago detective came
into my place and asked me to put my name down
on paper he had for twenty-five dollars TO help to
buy q diamond pin to be presented to Captain -.
] tcld him was under no obligations to Captain -
or anybody else. lie said IL would be better for me
for the same amount. said The lat time he came
in, that the Superintendent had issued an order
against the police taking anything. He only
laughed and said that would be all right. So for
fear Of being. watched night and sunday, / gave
him twenty-five dollars Now. sir, what 90 you
disgrace to the Police Department.