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Year: 1871

That HEROIC ENGINEER.-Heroism, like
precious gem hidden in the gloomy mine,
too often lies buried in the obscurity OF
some humble breast until at the awful ap-
pointed moment impending Death unbars
its prison gate, and it suddenly flashes forth
with awe-lnsplring splendor. VlvldlY iight-
ing up, as it were, the great darkness which
the next instant closes around it forever.
What more heroic action can possibly be
conceived than that of William Simmons,
the engineer OF the express train in
the frightful calamity at New Hamburg.
standing at his post Of duty, holding open
the steam-valve, and calmly facing the
terrible fate that few seconds later over,
took him? We talk of the valor displayed
on the battlefield by heroes, whose deeds
are the theme of the poet and the historian
of men who, amid the shock and carnage OF
contending hosts, are conscious that their
feats of daring will not go unattested or un'
sung-but here was man rushing upon MS
doom with no other inspiration than sense
of duty, and with no hope that the forfeit
of his life would enshrine his name upon
the list. of departed heroes. He leaves
widow and children, whom, we need scarce.
" say, public never slow to honor true
nobility and courage, or alleviate distress,
will not suffer to be torgotten.-AeU f0rh
Commercial.
Year: 1871

RuLLoFF IN HIS CELL-HIs HABITS AND
EHPLoY ENT.-[From the Binehampton
Republican. Since Rulloff's trial and sem
tence Of execution, he has been confined
alone in his cell, and no one, not even his
counsel, is permitted to have an interview
with him unless accompanied by the sheriff.
The statute is specific on that point, and
the sheriff adheres strictly to the law bat
he, or some one designated by him, is al
ways ready to accompany to the cell per-
sons whom the prisoner wishes to see.


Rullof has worn no clothes since he has
been in Jail, and most of his time has been
spent in bis solitary cell. A little while
before his trial, he was asked why he did
not wear his clothes, and il he was afraid
they would become soiled so much that he
could not appear on his trial dressed as he
wished to be? He replied that his conduct
did not arise from any such consideration.
He was accustomed to prison life, lie said,
and knew how to keep his muscles in good
condition when lying idle and unemployed.
At the same time he exhibited the strong,
hard muscles of his arms, to prove that bis
sent to Jail he bathed himself in cold water
every morning before breakfast, and he
took exercise by walking across the floor of
the prison. Since his sentence exercise
has, of course, been denied him, except
what he can get in his cell, narrow vault
OF about four by seven feet.


A short time ago Mrs. Sluyter, the city
missionary, called to see him. The jailor
informed Rullotf of the fact, and told him
he had better dress himself and talk with
her. He replied that he did not wish to
see the missionary, and should not, except
commanded to do,so. OF course he was
not compelled to receive spiritual consoa-
tion or advice. and the missionary was
turned away without an interview.


Rulloff passes much of his time in writing
and reading, and these occupations are
pursued in the hours of the night by the
aid Of kerosene oil lamp, which is used
without chimney, for the reason that it
consumes less oil. Every inch of paper fit
to write upon is economical, and 4 close
account is kept of the money placed in the
sheritf's hands for the prisoner, and all of
that is spent for him.
Year: 1871

HORRIBLE AFFAIR." Young Woman
Falls into the Hopper Of q Paper MIL and
IS Ground to Bloody Pulp.-On Saturday
morning last carpenters set to work in the
third story Of Beckett's paper mill, in
Hamilton, Ohio, for the purpose of making
repairs and improvements in the third story
OF the building. In the course Of their re-
pairs it became necessary to take up q por-
tiOn of the floor. d


After this had been done it seems the
carpenters went to some other portion OF
the building for the purpose Of preparing
material to complete the improvements. 1t
appears that this aperture was directly over
the huge hopper on the second floor used
for grinding rags. The carpenters had, 1t
this hole. : - - :


During the afternoon, a party Of young
ladies' employed In the establishment were
passing through the third story, when one
OF their number, Miss Martha Brecken.
heart, who was In the lead, suddenly dis
appeared through the hole.


No sooner did her companions discover
this, than the horrible thought flshed upon
them that she had fallen into the huge Jaws
of The rag-hopper below. Indeed, they
had not much room for doubt, for the next
instant the shrieks of the unfortunate girl
rang through the. building, eurdling The
blood Of all who heard.


The screams were heard throughout the
building, but none but the persons who
had witnessed the fall knew whence they
came. Several of the girls, knowing that
the only salvation for the girl was In the
stopping of the machinery, ran down to the
first story and had 1t stopped-but too late,
as the sequel proves.


AS soon as the ponderous machinery
could be brought to stand-stlll, the whole
force of the establishment rushed to the
hopper to see what had become of their
friend and companion. The hopper was
found to be nearly empty, but the shreds
OF blood.stained rags gave painful evil
dence Of the tragedy that had just been
enacted. i -.


a hurried examination OF the receiving
trough below showed the remains Of the
girl crushed into shapeless mass, and
ground into pulpy mince meat.


The horrible news soon spread through
out the village, and within q few hours the
mother of the girl was upon the ground be.
seeching information of the fate of her
daughter from the terrified spectators.


Martha was but II years Of age, and Is
described as very beautiful, industrious,
and atectionate young lady.-CM. Times.
Year: 1871

The Constantinople correspondent OF the
London Times notes the opening of the first
section OF the Roumelian railway. AL
though the distance is very short-only ten
and half miles-yet, as this is the first
railway yet opened from the capital, and US
it Is the commencement Of a work which
must eventually have a vast influence on
the position and progress OF the empire, the
affair attracts no slight attention.
Year: 1871

THE FANCY DRESS CARNIvALs on skates at
the rinks in the South and West never fail to draw
crowded houses. AS 1t Is new thing In Rich
mond, we hope to SEE large crowd at the one to
be given at the Skating Rink February l4th.
Year: 1871

and Elias. On Mount Calvary and IN the garden He
as clearly manifested that He was the Son OF Man
END won the most endearng title OF the Man oil S0r.
rows. On the two occasions on which great
selected Peter and James and John to be witnesses.
Inc nrst change Is presented 20 our attention Today
the other occasion was when He brought them into
the Garden or Olives to be witnesses OF the agony
and suffering he there underwent when the Arch
angel was sent TO console Him with the prospect of


A GLORIOUS RESURRECTION.


Mount Tabor is the triumphant evidence OF our
beloved Savt0ur's divine authority and divine ma
ture lie gave these proofs TO the three apostles
mat their faith might DO strengthened against the
tons and SUFFERING The apostles and disciples had
aready 10 u true made ample and clear profession
OF their faith IN Chrsts divinity; but He thought that
ID Urm ana shape and al outward attributes He re
sembed ordinary men too closely not to make 1t
necessary that lie should give such proofs OF HIS
origin as their human senses would enable them to
comprehend. This was why he underwent the
TgansnRuraton ana performed the many other
miracles OF which we read IN the Gospels. Tho
apostles are thereby convinced that ther Master Is
God. iM


FAITH is CHANGED


70 oevidence 10 is no longer mere belief Is sight and
nearing ana positive perception OF the divine beauty
OF Christ How loving Is this revelation OF God |
was accompanied with tho crasnngs and and the he
nashings OF the thunder and the lightning.
man. surrounded bv bright halo, speak
Ing. ~ sweet, gentle human LANGUAGE; the new
our mlnds. Let the one be by rhe other tempered.
When our faith is cold, when our thoughts begin to
grovel and creep on the cart let ascend the holy
mountains and hearken TO their evidences. When
the death OF those nearest and dearest to smltes
US then most Of ALL remember how Jesus died for
rs ON the cross NM E
Year: 1871

At the meeting Of the Newark Common Council
on Friday night resolution was passed to the effect
that the Committee on Wharves and Commercial
Affairs be instructed TO inquire into and report at
tho next meeting of Council by what authority the
New Jersey Railroad maintain the Centre street
bridge and the tracks from the said bridge to the
junction with the main line OF said rail-
road ID Market street., and that said com.
mittee nave power TO employ counsel for
the above purpose, with view to the removal OF the
bridge. Alderman Reynolds who introduced the
resolution, took strong ground against this the
most Objectionable bridge" ON tue Passaic, ana
among ether things said that to the best Of his
knowledge and belief the bridge and tracks were
this committee VIII have something TO do Instead Of
sqlandering the formers money in dsgraceful Jam
h0rees down the bay, on board steamboat under
the disguise OF An "inspectlon" Of wharvea
Year: 1871

and the rewards, 1 notice, generally come


last. Why is it that as a class, editors of


Vermont are comparatively poor ? Why


do they grow prematurely old, and finally


retire, not as the prudent merchant can,
to prineely estates, but to some other busi-
ness that will be less burdensome with
cares and yet afford sufficient income to
keep souls that have grown great in bod.
les that have grown shrivelled and small
There is no other kind of business, reqnlr-
ing the same capital, equal talent and as
much labor but what pays a large per
cent better than our own. Every one OF
you can count up dough-heads in your
neighborhood who are amassing wealth
and enjoying elegant leisure, while you
continue to scratch on, straining every
wearied nerve to meet your bills, and
stealing time from worship and from SLEEP
to solve those other problems which press
Year: 1871

The above shows our standing af
the Parent office, as compared with
the grain produced per acre IN other
states, f0rssthat year. Considering the
impossihiIity of getting full reports
from state so sparely settled, and so
new as this, we may congratulate
ourselves. that the report so nearly
the truth.
Year: 1871

The investigation of the State Off.
ciais hss commenced at Lincoln, and
we dc hope both for the credit of the
individuals concerned, and for the
good of the party, that they will
make thorough work of the matter
not for vindictive purposes would we
have word said or done. The devei-
opment thus far implicate very strong
ly. other officers, rather than the
Governor. Spare neither friend nor
foe, for the country's sake.
Year: 1871

wiser and better. Now We see that
they have a policy and have presented
j. for the consideration of the people.
This is manly and We now hope 10
meet them OH grounds which are
known aud go plainly set forth as to
leave no doubt of their intent and
uurpose,
Year: 1871

] would gladly avoid saying one
word about matter that is altogether
painful, but which just now is the
chief topic OF conversation and inter
est. To say the least the Governor
has been guilty of irregularities in his
official capacity which is involving
him in q painful controversy with the
Legislature. It is difficult to foresee
just how the matter will end for as
yet the facts in the case have proba-
bly, not all come tn light. The Gov
ernor has been unfortunate in the ma
turs OF his communications in re-
sponse to the inquiries of the House.


To the first resolution he said that
he collected the Sl7, eco and had the
amount deposited in the Treasurer's
Office. OF course q committee was
appointed to wait on the Auditor to
ask why he had omitted this amount
in his report. He replied that the
money had never been paid in, where
upon another committee was sent to
wait on the Governor for an explana-
ton, or, in the terse phrase of Col.


Myers, q committee was appointed to
ASK the Governor if he lied yester-
Year: 1871

TO THE PUBLIC, f~-t Don't allow any interested party to humbug you with the idea that their goods are superior Call and see for yourselves. Every article guaranteed 2S-3m szA as GS ss
Year: 1871

turned home and delivered it up to the
proper owner in due time.


Ii was fortunate Tor me in every way
that | pursued The course had adopted.
1t appeared that the money had been OBJ
tanned from the bank after bank hours in
absence of the teller from one of the Of
ficers There were no loose notes on
hand of the larger denominations, but
there were sheets Of thousands and five
hundred signed by the president and
cashier. Either two sheets were picked
in mistake for one, or the wrong batch OF
sheets selected from-that is, thousands
were taken for five hundreds. The notes
were hurriedly clipped, strapped, and
endorsed "S5 000," without recounting,
and so enveloped and handed over to
me. The bank discovered the error, and
no doubt was entertained but that the
missing money was with me. Whether |
should had the face 10 withstand the i'm
putation, even with the apparently undis-
turbcd condition of the envelope in my
lavor, il more than | can say but | doubt
IL.


But the notes, in pursuance Of n pre-.
caution still in use in some banks, were
payable To the order Of one OF the clerks,
and they had not been endorsed by~him.
could not, therefore have used them or
if so. they could have been traced back
to me- found, also, that the numbers
had been alelully ascertained OF all |
had taken with me and thus another
chance OF detection existed. What an
escape!


Upon returning and entering the count
Ing room handed the surplus back to
my senior, with a feeling somewhat akin
TO pride, but mixed up with other feelings
not easily described.


My precaulion ol having the money
opened by the agent in my presence was
highly commended, and the possibility OF
his misappropriating the undue amount
AS very little personal knowledge OF
him was possessed by the lirm-was duly
discussed. What was said on this point
brought bushes to my checks.


In course OF time my senior accountant
was taken into The firm. vas pun into
his position, with his salary. | saved
money, finally got into business on my
own account, and am now rich. never
Ion got my farmer host and his grandchild ;
but a, the death of the former took care
OF the boy. He is now my partner and
the husband OF my daughter
Year: 1871

The perpetual candle, introduced and
invented by Cassius Nj. Clay, late Minis
tei to Russia, is gradually coming into
favor where gas is not obtainable. The
candle consists Of II small brass tube,
within which is placed a close fit
ting wick soaked with kerosene. The
tube is screwed into u candlestick, and
fits inside another tube, mado OF white
china, and stimulating closely II candle
in appearance, the whole taking the look
of an ordinary candlcstick. BY heating
the top Of The brass tube The kerosene
soaked wick generates gas and gives a
fncblaze through number OF small
apertures in the end of the tube. A good
light Tor five hours is, it is said, furnished
thus for the cost OF one cent. This is
certainly both simple and economical,
and would seem TO obviate many of the
dangers and objections to the use of ker-
osene.
Year: 1871

Most meu would hesitate nj telling
such q story themselves. But am con
vinccd ii will afford a suggestion Of mer-
cy toward such rs do TALL, and some may
be turned away from temptation by It's
recital.


hnd been undcrclerk in large cs
tablishment tor many years. Naturally
economical. my savings had attained
such a respectable sum that vcntured
on married lite, quite rs much = refuge
from the mouotony Of my inexpensive
style of living as in obedience to those
yearuingS of nature, which u man is very
foolish OF very bad not to heed in due
season. Like most men, however. adj
ventures ot this kind are not followed by
tho comfort and ease which depend upon
money for their possession. In the
course Of time came to repent the un-
dertaking. Tor was in debt, my family
had increased, while my income had not
kept pace with my expenses Ny wife
| lacked the courage to practice the self
denial which would be consequent upon
relrenchment OF our expenses. was
daily annoyed by duns. had borrowed
money in every available quarter. and Il
walk in the public streets was literally
denied me by the fear Of encountcring
some one to whom | was indebted ior
my house expenses.


Returning home late one night, jadcd
by listless stroll through the town.
found the junior member of the firm
waiting Tor me. The house had receiy'
ell intelligence, after business hours, OF q
transaction entered into their account,
which required the immediate transmits
sion, to an isolated inland town, of sew
eral thousand dollars, together with GER
tain papers and statements necessary to
conclude the affair. 1t was too importan
matter to be entrusted to The delay ant
uncertainty cf the mail at that time. Up
on a consultation of the firm, had been
selected to perform the necessary two
days Journey. | accepted the mission
with alacrity, the reason, among others
that il would be such recreation a'
would divert my thoughts for time
from the perplexities ol my miserable
condition.


With the usual foresight of the firm
everything necessary to my prompt de
Year: 1871

WITHOUT AN ENEMY. Heaven help
the man who imagines he can dodge
enemies by trying to please everybody.
If such an individual ever succeeded,
we should be glad; not that one should
be going through the world trying to
find beams TO knock and thump his head
against, disputing every mans opinion,
fighting and elbowing and crowding all
who differ from him. That, again, is an
other extreme Other people have then
opinions-so have you; don't fall into
the error of supposing they will respect
you more for turning your coat every
day TO match the color OF theirs. Wear
your own colors, in spite OF winds and
weather, storms and sunshine. 1t costs
the vacilating and irresolutc ten times
the trouble to wind and shuttle and twist,
than it does honest manly independence
TO stand lis ground.
Year: 1871

One night myself and wife awakened
by noise from the shelf which contain
ed our small store of crockcry, followed
by crash, which showed that u great
portion OF our cups and plates had been
ilung 10 the floor. Springing up 10 dis
cover the author of this ''attack upon
China" found large snake in Il some-
what unpleasant fix lie had craylcd
upon the shelf, attracted by number OF
eggs that were scattered about. One OF
these he had swallowed, and in order to
get at the next he had put his head and
aportion of his body through the handle
of a jug which happenedto stand between
the coveted dclicacies. The handle was
just open enough to let his body, in the
natural state, slip clcverly through, but
not sufficient to let it pass when puffed
out by the egg. His snakeship thus
found himself unable TO advance or re-
treat; and in lloundering about to es'
cape from this novel stock, had caused
the accident which had aroused Us. |
ol course ut once proceeded to execute
summary justice on the interloper, but
the eggs he had swallowed were dead
loss Erchange.
Year: 1871

i - ~ n


can we, as Tennesseeans, look for more
| thorough, or speedier DEVELOPMENT Of our
| riches? With what other class in society


can an alliance of 80 much value be made
| for us. aaI
I cannot pass from the subject
| of labor, without q word ON its greatest all
ly and characterization. Take from la
Dor all power of self-defence by keeping it
ignorant, and you cramp it and keep it
forever under the foot of capital The ig-
norant workman is little better than a
slave--he is in one sense q slave. Give to
him, however, the capacity to write and
speak in his own defence, for his own in
terests, and you clothe him with double
power. There is no class In the world
that ought to appreciate and strive for ed
ucation more than the laboring men, for
it is the step-ladder by which alone they
can elevate and defend themselves. La
Dor is honorable in itself, but couple with
it education, and it is not only honorable,
but powerful. 1t exerts two great influ-
ences-the physical and the mental pow
er. It adds then not only capital but in-
telligenee, virtue and integrity to society.
The working class is the great middle
class in this country. 1T is sober, frugal,
industrious, honest and wherever intelli-
gent, is the strong controlling influence in
society. '@-


But Mr.. President, L must not
detain this assemblage ON these matter-of-
fact subjects to long. cannot, however,
on such an occasion, leave the field Of fact
for that of fancy. The time and circum-
stances surrounding us are -eminently
practical, and have but alluded briefly
to what seems to me appropriate thoughts
for the occasion.


/ trust that we shall here see at
every recurring Annual Exposition a
growing interest in these great enterprises,
and see in the improvements and enlarged
operations of our manufacturing establish
ments, yearly increase in their wealth,
and efficiency, and in the influence and
numbers of our mechanics / certain
ly know of no field our citizens can culti-,
vate to greater profit or honor, than this
which gives public expression to the es-
TEEN and gratitude which we entertain
for all those whose labor, intelligence and
capital contribute to our material advan-
cement, and permanent vigorous growth
as city and section. 7hn09 urF}
Year: 1871

Intemperance i'm Great Britain. ,


Rev. Mr.. Farmer, in an article in the
Watchman and Reflector, on recent
visit to Europe, says


Intomperance is the crying evil of the
day in all parts OF Great Britain. Some
of the larger cities especially seem to be
given up to the ravages of the powerful
demon. In Liverpool drinking places
are to be counted by the thousands, and
from morn till night men, women and
even children, in all states Of wretched-
ness, may be seen entering them and
drinking at their bars. have seen
mothers with their babes at their breasts,
staggering out from these gates Of hell
before nine o'clock in the morning.
What do they care for the rags which
are insufficient to cover their naked
ness? What matters it if there be no
crust in the house for breakfast, or
drop Of medicine for the sckly little one
who is being poisoned on the breast OF
its polluted mother? Liquor must be
had at any cost or sacrifice. The feet
may 90 shoeless and the body naked,
the baby must die if it will, the cup
board may 20 empty, and the soul may
be damned, but liquor must be obtained.
The streets OF Liverpool after nine pm,
are scenes of sadness to all true men.
1t really seemed to me that sober man
was an exception, and the rule was to
be more or less drunk. Public senti-
meut is getting to be more thoroughly
aroused 20 the alarming growth of the
evil, and efforts will be made to procure
stringent methods for its suppression.
But legislation on the subject is there,
as here, attended with almost insupera-
BILE difficulties. The rum-power has a
strong hold on Parliament, and even on
the cabinet itself, consequently nothing
great can be done in the way of moral
reform until this power is broken down.
And that can be accomplished only by
constant agitation and earnest prayer
for the intervention Of the Lord Of
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