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Year: 1873

BODY FOUND The body of the captain of
the schooner recently lost on Richmonds Is
land, wus discovered Monday afternoon BY Mr.
Jordon of Cape Elizabeth. He at once made
an attempt to get it, but fonnd it to be beneath
the rocks so that he could not move it. Yes
terday an attempt was made with the same re-
suit. 1t will be repeated this morning.
Year: 1873

FRIEND PEAsE.-Last week with little exertion made 8 raise of small party for an excursion to Council Bluffs and Omaha. Friday we made all ready and waited the coming of the train, which soon appeared in tue distance. It came into the depot snorting and putting like thing of life.

 We stepped aboard and was whirled away

 westward, and the first stop was at station called Tip Top. This is the highest point of land in the state. It is eight hundred and thirty three feet higher than the railroad track, where it crosses the Mississippi at Clinton. This county lies upon the great water shed and it's streams flow into both the great rivers Crawford county we en- tered next; stopped at Dunlap station, an older county than Carroll and more inn proved. Some farms seen and trees grow ing. Here was the first shade tree came to since I came in this country. got out of the car, took off my hat, and stood un- der it. There was no sunshine, and was not much cooled. Harrison county was
Year: 1873

MR. EDITOR Tine town of Salisbury, with it's towering mountains and beautiful lakes, can hardly be equalled by any town in the state. In addition to this it can boast of a lspe paper, in the NEWS, which is not likely to let its merits pass unnoticed by the outside world. The frequent allu- sions to it's lakes reminds me of an incident or adventure of the olden time: Four of us youngsters agreed upon night for spearing pike in Long Pond" Pike, you are aware, are very unsocial in their hab- it's, and are generally found solitary and alone among the pond lilies and other aquatic plants, apparently in brown study, and afford a fine opportunity to the fisherman if he approaches him with due caution. We started from the outlet of the lake, and after exploring every nook of the shore found ourselves half way up the west side, and with very indifferent sue cess. The next thing in order was to try the ''Beaslu" on the opposite side, as the little estuary into which that stream falls sometimes afforded charm for luck. Less ening our light as much as was possible with safety, we turned our prov for the other shore. The night was dark as Eru- bus. Not star to be seen. The murkY clouds seemed to rest on the bosom of the lake itself, and we were completely shut out from the outer world with the excep- tion of our dim light, and the scene that opened to our view can never be forgotten. The darkness of the night contrasting with the light of the torch. The aocks Oi i frightened birds that were costly spending the night on the willows tn at overhung tht

 water. The darting and flashing of thu

 fish in the clear waters below formed DIG

 ture of surpassing beauty and loveliness

 Some years after, being in the vicinity o

 the lake, we had the curiosity to visit tn

 place which had once afforded us so much

 pleasure. The little estuary was there. Tn

 stream was still falling into it's bosom. Tn

 willows were fringing the bank as before but the birds were gone. The fish wer not to be seen and the torchlight was ex } tlnguished; the friends who were with u on the other occaslon were far away, an we left the place musing on the vanity c

 human life, the feeting nature of it's pleai ures and the brief tenure by which we hol l all of our enjoyments.

 Yours truly, R

 Lardsyille, N. Y, June 18th. 1878.
Year: 1873

A NEW TELEGRAPH INsTRUMENT.-Mr. G. N. Phelps of the Western Union Tele- graph company has recently completed printing instrument, for the use of the Gold and Stock Telegraph company, which IS re ally remarkable for it's ingenuity and com pactness. This instrument works on one line wire, without local batteries, has two type wheels, one for letters and the other for numerals, with device for shifting the impression instantaneously from one to the other, and is capable of working continually at the rate of forty words per minute. The whole affair is, perhaps, eight inches ln di- ameter, and of about the same night. MT. Phelps may well take an honest pride in this creation of his mechanical genius, as it is, probably, the most elegant printing instrument ever yet produced. It is proba- ble that this machine will, in time, be ex

 clusivcly used by the Gold and Stock Tele- graph company for their work, as it's speed

 of transmission is nearly or quite five times

 as great as the one now in use by them.
Year: 1873

Premium on Punctus1Sty. ty.-our readers are undoubtedly aware of the fact that after July lat, the law compelling payment of postage on all newspapers in the counties where they published will go into effect. and this law insists upon prepayment of all postage, either at the mailing office or the office of delivery, therefore no papers hereafter go free, we have concluded to make the following offer which we shall pay as premium to all who will be punctual and prompt in the payment of their subscription

 All who subscribe for THE NEWS for one year, also all who renew their subscription for year promptly at it's expiration and pay us at the time of subscribing or renewing, may withhold twenty cents or an amount sufficient to pay the postage of the same for the year.

 The date on the slip with the name indicates the time when each subscription WILL EXPIRE, and this date s every paper received by subscribers

 The above offer is not confined to county sub. scribers, but will extend to any in the United States.

 Those who do not pay inside of three months, we shall insist upon the regular terms given at the head of the first page of THE NEws, namely If not paid at the expiration of three months, $2.25 win be charged" and such subscribers must pay their own postage.
Year: 1873

INITIATION UNDER New FoRM-The Dis
trict of Columbia banks have proposed to
substitute for currency bank certificates
of the denomination of ten, twenty and
fifty dollars. 1t not being convenient
to pay in currency, these banks give as a
reason for this new sort of imitation their de-
sire to accommodate the public. The neces-
sites of the poor public are always cited by
those who are going to serve themselves by
doing wrong. These certificates Of the "ring'
banks of the District are to be made payable
to bearer the same as regular currency, and,
being Of low denomination, are expected
to circulate as currency. If this be not
violation Of the letter of the laws regulating
banking, it is certainly violation of the spirit
and intent of these laws. The government
it seems does not like to act in the matter just
now, from fear Of embarrassing the financial
and business interests of the country; but
something ought to be done to arrest this new
kind Of imitation.
Year: 1873

An efficient chorus and orchestra have been
regarded as impossible. Now soprano and
contralto, tenor and barytone have met with
public appreciation at one house and are likely
to do so at the other. We have had Italian
opera intelligently and conscientiously pre-
sented, and we may with reason look upon the
prospect as brighter in every way, both for the
present and future seasons, than it has been in
years.


If the managers continue to do well it only
remains for the public to second their efforts.
The people of New York can do more, at this
time, to make italian opera permanent insti-
tuition in this city than they could ever do be-
fore or may be able to do again. At last we
have opera worthy Of the name and worthy of
the musical taste and culture of our
people. No single swallow has been pre-
sented us to make our summer Of
song, but we are in possession of well assorted
hocks of singing birds II we succeed with
these other songsters will follow them year after
year till we realize to its fullest extent the
great idea of international opera-America
possessing the best Europe has to send, and
Europe drawing from America singers like
Cary and Kellogg and endorsing our artists
with the same justice we accord to those Of
the Old World On the other hand if we
fail to be generous now it will put back
operatic progress in this country at least
twenty years. We must either take our place
among the art mistresses Of the world with
the present generation of singers OF wait for
two decades to bring us as far as we are
to-day. An all that we have to do is COM
paratively easy-it is to support our opera
companies manfully, and by showing that we
are capable Of sustaining two good companies
prove our ability and willingness to support
one at any time.
Year: 1873




The Buddington party Of the Polaris expe.
dihon arrived in this city yesterday, and its
members were evidently glad to find them
selves at home once more. But with them
comes another and a fuller chapter of the painful
mystery surrounding the death Of Captain Hall
to be read. We do not care, at this time, to
pronounce positively on the startling statement
of Morton, the second mate, or to give undue
prominence to the dark hints Of Sailing
Master Buddington. All parties to the mys-
terry are in very disagreeable situation.
which only o complete, thorough and public
investigation can remove. We hope that
plain, candid statements will be made by
every officer and blue jacket attached to the
Polaris and that the crime-if there has been
one committed-will be brought to its authors
door, Meanwhile we commend the care
fully written correspondence published in
this mornings HERALD to the thoughtful
examination of the Navy Department
and the public. It will supply many
important points bearing on the guilt or
innocence Of the officers inculpated by tho
grave charges Morton, it will be seen, dis
inctly charges that DR.. Bessel has committed
the awful crime, and SO positive and persis-
tent is he in his belief that he has made an
official statement to the American Consul at
Dundee. This is the most positive evidence
yet offered, and as Morton enjoys the reputa-
ton of being good officer and reliable man
we must add that his statements will amaze
the public. Taken in connection with the
revelations already made, the significant OBJ
servations or theatrical silence of other officers
involve the matter of Captain Halls death in
still greater mystery.


Captain Buddington and his rescued COM
panions Of the Polaris arrived in this city,
by the steamer City of Antwerp, very early
yesterday morning, and were hurried off by
the four o'clock train to Washington, in
charge of the United States authorities.
Year: 1873




The Evangelical Alliance Conference, SO
much talked Of and SO long deferred, has at
last become fact, and in New York city, for
the time being, there are gathered together q
larger number Of ecclesiastics than, perhaps,
were ever before assembled in any one city.
1t is certainly one Of the largest and most in
fluential gatherings ever brought together
under the banner of Professionalism. Since its
formal organization in London, in 1916, the
Alliance, in spite of great obstacles, has
been growing success. In spite of
all hindrances General Conferences were
from time to time found possible and
the meetings successfully held in London,
in Paris, in Berlin, at Geneva, at Amster-
dam, abundantly proved that the prin-
ciples Of the Alliance commended themselves
Christendom, and that time only was wanted
to make the association great success and
great power. The meetings which were held
in this city on Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day Of last week, and the expectations which
have been raised regarding the meetings yet
to be held, show that, Notwithstanding the
dividing waters of the great Atlantic, across
which so many Of the delegates have come,
the Alliance steadily holds on its way and
greatly grows in popular favor.


When it was resolved that the Sixth Gen.
eral Conference should be held in New York
it was, we believe, the intention to pay COM
pliment to the New World across the seas.
When we think Of the inconvenience result
ing from the temporary abandonment of their
respective charges, and inseparable from o
long sea voyage, and then look at
the numbers and names of the dele
gates, we cannot refuse to admit that
the compliment has been handsomely
paid AS little, however, can we refuse to
admit that the compliment has been returned.
The delegates have received cordial welcome;
everything has been done to make them COM
Portable, and we believe 1t is the universal feel
ing among the foreign delegates that Europe
will find it hard to repeat the kindness. Here
We have neither royalty nor aristocncy-we
clergy, but we have men Of enterprise, men of
spirit and men of wealth, all of whom have
faith in the Christian religion; and these men
are proud Of their country and willing to do it
all honor. This Evangelical Alliance Confer
ence will mark an epoch in the history of this
country; in the far distant future it will be
remembered as distinctive landmark, and it
may be that to the open discussions at these
meetings and to the consequent ventilation of
difficult questions in the fine free air of public
opinion, it will be possible to attribute some
of the blessings of that happier time.


We have already on more than one occasion
explained the aims and objects Of the ALI.
ance. It is the less necessary to dwell upon
these now that the Alliance is speaking for
itself, through its ablest representatives
Wilh tho proceedings Of these last three days
Year: 1873

we do not feel that we have any right to ex-
press ourselves in other than terms
of appreciation. 1t would be strange
if, in conference of trained ecclesi-
astics, the spirit of intolerance did not
find expression. The ecclesiastical groove,
no matter what the church, sect or denomina-
| tion, is at best but a narrow one. Opinions
are fixed, and thought, as a natural conse-
quence is more intense and concentrated
than generous and expansive. Centuries of an
tagonism, marked by periods of sore trial and
persecution, have embittered beliefs, and, no
matter how catholic and generous the profess
sion, the bitter feeling will crop out, and, in
moments of enthusiasm, the historical senti-
ment will find utteranca 1t is not wonder
full therefore, that in one or two instances
rash and unkindly things have been said.
Coming from countries where the Protestant
cause is painfully in the minority and where
toleration is but little known and less prac-
tised, it was not unnatural for the dele
gates to forget for the moment that
they were in free America, where the
State, as such, knows no religion, but protects
all, where every man can worship under his
own vine and fig tree, none making him
afraid-and to say unpleasant things which
had better been left unsaid. On the whole,
however, just as the greetings have been cor
dial SO have the speeches been in good taste.
The subjects, SO far, have been as ably and
skilfully handled as they were we'll selected,
The reports Of Friday were full of Interest,"
and as delegate after delegate rose, telling
Of England, of Holland of Germany of
France, of Switzerland, Of Spain, of Greece,
and even Of India, and Of the state Of re-
igion therein, it was felt that the Council was
in reality more ecumenical than many others
which have been honored with the sounding
name. It carried the mind back to q time
when the Church was less torn by conflicting
opinions and the hearer thought Of the Ec-
clesiastical Councils Of former times-of
Trent, of Ephesus and Of Nice Unity was once
fact in the Christian Church; and it was
difficult to resist the conviction that, under
more favorable circumstances, that long lost
unity might yet be restored.


It is not yet time to speak of the fruits of





and test the fruit we must wait Other than
good, however, it can hardly be. The ex-
perience Of the foreign delegates ought to be a
gain to us. Our experience should be gain
to them. In one particular we have the
advantage. We can point to our hourishing
churches as proof of the superior power of the
voluntary principle Here we have no State
Church and need none. The fact is lesson
for Europe. But they have many lessons, no
doubt, to give us in return Let US hope
that one result of the Conference, at least,
will be the bridging over Of denomlnatonal
differences. If it shall have the effect Of
teaching the churches that denominationalism
is compatible with true brotherly love and
with o large amount Of cooperative activity,
it will not have been held in vain. On the
contrary it will have done much to bring
about that better time when the whole Church
shall, indeed, be one-usum corpus in Christie.
Year: 1873

otherwise suffering Pontifcal Zouavez and
other accepted Crusaders actively engaged in
the defence of the Holy Father and of The
Catholic Church.


The Catholic Reuie,o suggests Ga point 70,
the Evangelical Alliance" We hope the ALI
ance will see it, and govern itself accord
ingly.


The Christian Leader (Universalist) is re-
minded that the first proposition looking to q
gathering of Christians from oil parts of the
world originated with the Universalist General
Convention some years before the first call for
q meeting Of the Evangelical Alliance was
issued.


Church and State (EpiscopaD remarks that
''it is fortunate, perhaps, the members of this
Conference represent, strictly speaking, no
ecclesiastical organizations. They are not
authorized to commit any church or denomi-
nation to any views they may express. No
ecclesiastical pressure is brought to bear in
behalf of any class of opinions"


The Independent (Henry @. Bowen) asserts
that the Alliance must beware how it puts for
ward claims on behalf of Christianity which
cannot be established; it must force no fight
in which it is sure to be beaten. The editor
invokes for its delegates ''the spirit of power
and of love and Of sound mind"


The Je,oish Times defends its people against
the attacks of the Catholics


We are happy to state that idings continue
to be received from various parts of the coun-
try indicating that the spirit Of revival is pro-
crossing with refreshing vigor, and that whole
families are in many instances touched by the
wand of grace
Year: 1873

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. II, l873


The nrst day Of the regatta Is ended after the
NEST agreeable fashion; the weather has been de-
hghtful, although rather too much wind has been
blowing. The single scull shell started at
three O'Clock and was gallantly won by Courtney,
Of the Union Springs Club, in lam. l5s. The pair.
cared she'll race, with its ten competitors, came
next, and the victory has been adjudged to the
Toronto Argonaut crew, who made the two miles
In Ism. 43s.


THE GRAND STAND


was filed with ladies before two O'Clock, and on
hour was passed In gOsspng and in criticising the
style OF rowing displayed by each Of the men. OF
course the ladies, as rule, knew very little about
rowing, but that fact did not prevent their con-
versing freely upon the subject. The scene at the
start and finish Of each OF the two races was
animated in the highest degree. As the boats
got the signal great sigh of relief was heard.
The men were then followed with opera glasses
until they reached the mile boats; then thousand
speculatiOns were rife as to who was the first to
round. Then came the signal from the top Of
Snake Hill, announcing just who was leading at the
turning stake. This point settled, the next
anxiety seemed to be whether the man
then leading could hold his ground to
the end. Nearer, nearer they came, it was
soon to be settled for everi Suddenly as the
fOreshorrenng grows less and less, the boats seem
to sweep into the foreground, and In an instant OF
time one crew has won and the other has ire
trlevably lost the race. This is the scene at the
grand stand on most occasions, but nowhere Is so
good view Of the entire race afforded from the
stand as on Saratoga Lake. Situated as it is on
steep side.hil. every foot Of the course is readily
seen with good glass. The position is in every
way superior to the Judges boat.


1t was intended that the pair-oared race should
occur nrst but the same illfortune which has fol-
lowed the Toronto men from the first seemed not
TO have deserted them. 1t was found that one OF
their outriggers had been sprung in the journey to
such an extent to render it worse than useless.
The Nassau crew was ready to start, but hearing
OF the misfortune Of their antagonists, sent word
to the committee that they would walt until pair
of new outriggers had been procured and put on.


. order was therefore changed. TIE single
scuh oarsmen were notified to be on hand for the
urst race.


- THE ErrRfEs.


There were ten entries, and they were arranged
In the following positions as drawn last even
Year: 1873

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


bitter experience with the vermin was brought
very vividly to mind while reading an excellent ar
ticle in your valuable paper on The subject The
Croton water has brought these bugs more or less
into every house and only by persevering everlast
ing vigilance can they be kept in enduring abey-
ance Going into q new house, living there fifteen
years. never saw one beyond the kitchen and
never over two or three at time there but TO at
tain this required daily care. Taking a house in
Thrty-third street, built not over two years the
time and called one OF the best houses in the city,
found II completely 0verrun from the billiard
room, at the top Of the house, to the wine closet,
in the cellar. | tried everything advertised or
heard OF, but only made an impression. All these
powders, &C., we see about act only alcoholic.
They soon recover, unless scalded and put in the
cesspool but finally we scalded them and took up
the dustpan full again and again. for, to make the
matter worse, the house was entirely finished in
black walnut and every little crevice, knothole or
corner was filed with these bugs of various Sizes
After this scalding was most thoroughly done
secured some Paris green PASTE which, with the
point or old steel pens, we put into every little
crevice they could get to. This they ate it being
compounded with sweet and ph0sforescent smell
that entices them. They eat and die very quickly
after and with IL we reduced the Croton bug TO the
lew which we had to bear with there; but IN ordi-
nary cases Paris green paste will extermnate
them entirely BY the use of IL we have not any in
a fat, occupied nearly two years. CROTON BUG
Year: 1873

NEW 1UKK, SVpL. II, 1875
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


Notwithstanding your assertion that powdered
boraX is inefectual to exterminate that pest of
humanity, the Croton bug, permit me to assure
you that If a sufficient quantity is used-say half
pound to o pound the surbases and sink well
sprinkled, and o corden OF it drawn around the
edges OF the shelves in the closets, they
will disappear as IL by magic. know
OF two houses that have thus been rid OF them
and am ready to depose thereto upon oath. The
only inconvenience attending the exodus of the
vermin was slight disturbance 10 the inmates in
the abdominal region consequent upon the sudden
withdrawal OF this enc-roach-ing element which
had entered SO largely into their daily consump-
ton OF food. The deragement, however, was only
tempOrarV.
Year: 1873

THE COURSE
for the first two will be mile and return.
The four-oared shell race will be over a three mile
cOurse-one and One-half mile and return. Should
the weather be pleasant tomorrow this will be one
OF the best aqautic displays seen for years.
Year: 1873

BLUE SEAL.-Smith, Rising Il 70. are Great
ing quite an excitement with their celebrated
cigar, the "Blue Seal" brand Smokers who have
tried them want no other kind, and will no.
smoke any other sort when they can get "Blus
Seal" Dealers in the country everywhere are
sending in orders every day for this famous
cigar
Year: 1873

The low price Of produce and intense cold
weather have discosr.sing effect on business.
s'ors clerks hs's suoh a solemn appearance that
i, is dosbslsss whether they would laugh if they
s.w man step on the ice and break his leg.