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Year: 1871

dependence must be near at hand, for il is in
tolerable that the present anomalous and
Perilous position should be maintained. And
with our independence, as is acknowledged,
the only form Of government admissible will
be that of a Republic. In such circumstances
there can be nothing more desirable than the
cultivation of every thing that will contribute
to bind to us closely the sympathy of the UNI
ted States Obs in language, in institutions,
and in mode of thought, we may not require
material aid, but the moral support of such a
power would be to us indeed n shield of pro-
lection. And if through commercial relations
and friendly intercourse we endeavor betimes
to blend our interests and feelings aud aspira-
tions, ii is not difficult TO understand the
warmth of generous national feeling and vigor
Of American diplomacy that would be put forth
if required in behalf of the young republics in
the Southern Seas. Time was when we might
have left a jealousy in seeing the Stars and
Stripes, floating over the mail boats carrying
our European letters. That feeling is deed !;
and We believe that from end 90 end OF New
Zealand there is not one to whom it will be
subject of regret while to thousands il will
afford uumingled satisfaction as harbinger
of the time when the Stars and Stripes and
the Southern Cross will float together in
friendship and alliance, protecting and spread
ing the blessings of commerce and civilization,
as the symbols Of republican power and hber-
ty, extending from shore TO shore over the
wide Pacific
Year: 1871

A SAILORS Description OF DASCE-Hav-
en't had any fun with the land lubbers till last
Thursday night at dance. When | arrived
i'll the cabin, found 'em under way on n Span
ish dance. Took my station in line with Lucy
Tucker-fel back and filled, then shot
ahead two fathoms-hauled up on the star
board tack to let another craft pass, and then
came stern on another sail, spoke her, and


bore round against the sun, and fell in with
another sail in full chase. Passed twenty
sails on same course, and when half across to
the other shore, dropt astern-fell back
couldn't fill, so let go anchor aud hauled up
for repairs Next time was drawn into the
current by n cowtillion, but didnt make much
hoadway-shot ahead with Betsey Stark, and
sailed over to the other coast Took aturn op-
posite range abreast twice towards othor crafts,
and back astern again-moyed round 10 star
board-pRssed near partners lights and make
sail for berth. Third time ran me into port
to the tune of the tempest, the tars fayorite.
Proceeded along up coast according to the
regular ordering Of sailing-bore ahead again,
and rounded to-then passing adversary yard
arm. locked astern with the whole squadron,
in circular order OF sailing, Sally Jones all the
time mnneuvering and making signals when
under full sail. Finally anchored after heavy
squall.
Year: 1871

INCENSE TO THE ADORABLE In the patri-
archal age sweet smelling incense was an emblem
of worship, and In thsse later times the most &C.
ceptab.e symbol OF homage that u gentleman can
offer to the woman lie adores Is a case OF that EN-.
chatting perfume, richer than frankincense and
more delicious than the sceat Of roses wet with
dew, PHALoS'S bouquet Love You. Gold by all
druppis.s.
Year: 1871

COMING BAcK.-Very many of the negro
population who left Danville and vicinity
last winter and the winter before, for what
they supposed was more profitable employ
ment in the cotton region, have been re-
turning at intervals to their old homes
DanuiIle Register.
Year: 1871

THE OAT CRop.-We regret to learn that


the crop is very unpromlsing in several sec


tions of our county. The rust is doing
great damage, and we have heard several OF
our best farmers predict that the crop VIII


be cut short at least one-half.- Chatham
TTlblne.
Year: 1871

THE RACE YEsTERDAY.-The trial of speed


on yesterday afternoon at the Fair Grounds
for the premium Of one hundred dollars of
fered by the Embellishing Committee, was
an interesting affair, and was witnessed by


a large number OF citizens, both ladies and


gentlemen.
Year: 1871




Additional Particulars Of the C0nfla9ratiOu-
No Lives Yet Known to Have Been Lost
CareIessness the Cause of the Fire.


BOSTON, Feb. s, 1871.
There are few particulars to add to the HERALD's
despatch OF last night concerning the burning Of the
Adelphia theatre. The fearful apprehensions that
several persons perished In the flames have
proved, very happily, without foundation.
All those who were missing last night
turned up this morning, and an examination
OF the debris failed to discover anything to give sus
picion OF loss OF life. The fire is ascertained to
have originated in the work room OF the theatre In
the rear part Of building, and where steam en-
gine and several furnaces were located The night
being an unusually cold one more than ordinary
fire was built ana carelessness in looking after it
was undoubtedly the cause OF the connagraton. 1t
Is not likely the theatre will be rebuilt as temple
OF amusement for there has been for long
time surfcit OF this character in BOs-
ton This had been closed until recently,
and the old opera house OF Morris Brothers, which
had been shut up for long tlme has been trans
formed into . hotel during the past few weeks and
the olympic theatre, which has also been suspended
alternately ever since II built, Is likely be de-
voted to other business purposes at an early day.
tresses who have lost situations by the burning OF
the Adelphi and 1t win probably take place during
the present week.


The Park House was not wholly destroyed, except
IN the rear; but deuge OF water nearly ruined the
other portions OF II.
Year: 1871

ments Such men as the Duke Of Argyle, the
Duke of Devonshire and Mr.. Forster are
spoken Of as the English commissioners
Now, let us see if we cannot select three states
msn here to meet them upon this question
We think that such men as Chief Justice
Chase Senator Sumner, and Senator Morton,
OF Indiana, would be good selection If the
latter gentleman does not occupy the place Of
Secretary Fish before his services can be
required on the commission. However, we
are in accord with the idea Of settling the Ala
bama claims and all other pending difficulties
upon this plan. We never can get around
them In more simple way.
Year: 1871

latter route by Offering the water communica-
tions of San Juan and the lakes, which reduce
the isthmus to one-tenth of its whole breadth.
Without indulging the extravagant expccta-
tions which the Nicaragua route has encour-
aged, it may not be unreasonable to believe
that renewed and thorough explorations will
yet revive the special favor for long time
enjoyed by the project of transit from ocean
to ocean on line following the river San Juan
del Norte, either in its bed OF on its banks,
crossing Lake Nicaragua and thence to the
Pacific.
Year: 1871

jack Frost Abroad with a Vengeance.


The church bells rung out yesterday, but not with
their usual soft, joyous peal. hard, dlscoldSlt
canking struck upon the air, If those monitors OF
duty were shrivelled up in their towers with the
bitter cold without.


Kitchen bellies, nurrying to answer the call to
prayer with norid faces, rubbed their ears and
wound themselves tighter into their flaming dorsal
wrappers as they shifted the frosty air.


ssWhat do y0a think Of this, driver ~


"Think, sr2 its a sneezer."


And he jumped OF the platform and ran behind
his horses for half q dozen blocks. The conductor
followed his example and 1t seemed hard work,
indeed, TO get his pedal extremites into anything
like comfortable glow.


their gossamers from the respralions. The mounds
OF snow on both sides Of the street were hard and
with long beard and enormous nose rougng az the
extremity, conducting home his better half after
service, has forgotten the different little inatten-
tlons OF particular members of his congregation In
the all absorbing topic OF the weather, and Ma dame
and he moan the intense cold in concert
Every now and then one comes upon party OF
warm and gaily clad damsels, talking loud and fast
and all together; they carry little parcels-skates,
very cold-of course 1t is; but what do they care
Redolent OF health and full OF spirits, they are
bound TO have q jolly time. And they will
have 1t. The almost entire absence Of the usual
tradesman, with his Sunday suit, taking an
cally the state OF the atmosphere out OF doors.
People who had tasted the acidity outside quickly
retreaed within the limits % Their m M homes ana dis
The dismal, deserted scene IN the street was SUM-
cient evidence. were any needed OF the extreme
cold and showed most distinctly we had fallen
upon severest day OF this the severest season in
number OF years.


Tne following record VIII show the changes in the
temperature for the past twenty four hours in
parison the corresponding day Of last year, as
Year: 1871

Russo-G GERMAN UNIoN.-A cable telegram
from Vienna, by way Of London, reports that
the most influential and direct pressure is
being brought to bear upon Prince Charles of
Roumania with the view of causing him to
abate his movement for the accomplishment
Of an independent rule in the Daaubian ter
ritsry, and In advisement of his being content
With his present suEerain poHtion toward
Year: 1871

There seems to have been no step taken to tighten
the money market today and money was readily at
tanabe at per cent the general rate on CALL during
the forenoon per cent in the afternoon at which
rates class customers accommodated National
Bank bills are abundant and lent at the rates OF yes
terlay and on the conditions. The discount mar
ket is dull aud rates are nomnally as follows:
Year: 1871

Another DucaI Gift to the Poor.


BOSTON, Dec. IS, 1871
Before leaving Boston the Duke expressed con-
siderable sympathy for the poor OF the city, and
Mayor CASTOR was most agreeably surprised when
the imperial visitor forwarded to hIm the sum OF
with an accompanying expression OF hope that they
would accept It TO furnish some trifing comfort.
Year: 1871

| PLEASURE AND CHARITY IN PARTNERSHIP


at the approaching anniversary Of th,


birth Of Ireland's patron saint It is pro


posed to dispense with the annual dinner


ana to concentrate the celebration upon
s sLand Dali In the ample hall known as the


binaslns i hink. the proceeds of which are to


pe uefots0 TO paying for the fine lot at the
corner OF Marshall and 9th streets. being
| oDe-fourth of the square, which has hee5
purchased for the purpose of school and
orphan asylum by society OF Catholics % or. =
ganized for the purpose. ''' -
Thus we shall have the enthusiasm with
which all true lrlshmen hail the dav turned
Into the current of charity, which win he
most grateful of all the honors to the shade
OF the reyered saint. The occasion ia CON
templated by those particularly interested
with intense delight. It will be amongst
the gayest and most buoyant that have been
beheld in Richmond for many day.


Arrangements are in progress for the eel.
ebration. It is expected that the ladies of
the communion will give their active assist
ance, along with their irresistible persua-
siveness. which is SO efficient in leading
men in the paths of benevolence as we'll as
virtue. All classes are inclined to assist In
an enterprise calculated to do 80 much good.
The Dispatch, which helps all the churches,
gives its aid very readily to this measure,
which promises to nourish and cherish and
bring up to usefulness the poor and penni-
less orphan,
Year: 1871

A PREMIUM FOR PLANTING TREEs.-In
furtherance of the health, comfort, and
beauty Of the city, the Council have author
lied the payment by the city engineer Of o
premium OF one dollar per tree for all trees
planted upon the streets of the city, SUBJ
Ject to the following regulations The trees
are to be not less than two inches In diam
etea. ana o' suen character as the city eng-
spected and received by him one year after


their planting, the trees to be then living,
| and protected by neat box. This not to
apply to The business or ungraded streets of
the city. 1t is further directed that the
| planting of the Ailantus and the Otaheitian


or Paper Mulberry be prohibited.
Year: 1871

RUNAWAY ON MARLHALL STREET.-Yes-
terday noon Il horse attached to wagon
belonging TO John Hagan was frightened
by the breaking of the shafting, and ran
away. He left the middle of the Street and
ran down the pavement at break-neck
speed, upsetting barrels and boxes, and
No one was hurt, but three ladies made
narrow escapes from being run over. The
horse ran from I'd and Marshall down to
9th, but the wagon got loose and did not
90 so far.
Year: 1871

Rock ISLAND BUSINESS UNIVERSITY
The Importance of the establishment of a


Business University in Rock Island is very
great. Mr.. De La Brown, the general 50
periutendens, is gentleman of great e1pe-
rience, end perfect master of sll the requi-
sites of sound business education-with
which so many come to financial ruin. The
school opens on Tuesday next with compe-
tent masters. The Rock Island brass band
is to be present when the sign is put up on
Monday evening.
Year: 1871

A SLIGHT MIsrAKE-We notice that the
Union with questionable partiality, credits
Champion & Co. with the large sale OF tick
eta for this evenings concert, whereas John
Hoyt is the salesman. We suppose that
the Union folks are so used to passing
through Champions store to reach their
own dark staircase, that they have in this
instance mistaken their door for the one OF
the next store. Or is the error what this
mornings Gazette so delioiously calls typo
graphical"
Year: 1871

The INCOME TAx.-Although efforts will
be made by Mir. Kellogg (of Connecticut
and others to again bring before the House


the bill abolishing the income tax, there is
no question the House will refuse to repeal
that portion of the tax law. When the call
of States is made, the bill will be presented
again for direct vote; but this the House e
.preferring not to put themselves upon
record in this question. The Ways and


Means Committee is about equally divided
on the question of repeal, but the Senate
Finance Committee is largely In favor OF
continuance Of the law. Several bills are
before the latter committee, but no action
upon them will be taken, as the Senate Is
undoubtedly against repeal. Senator Sher-
man claims that if this tax is taken of some
other tax will have to be imposed in order
to realize sufficient revenue for current ne
cessities.-Ne,o Fork Tribune. IS
Year: 1871

WHERE is HE?-About twenty days ago
John Chrsty, an honest, Woodworking, So
Der mechanic, left his home, on Broad
street, near Monroe, to 60 to the York river
depot on business. He expected to return
on the same day, but has not since been
heard of by his family. Attention was called
in this paper several days ago to the fact of
his mysterious disappearance. Have the
authorities taken any step to second the
efforts of the Mechanics Union to find the
man ? There are rumors of foul play, which
ought to be sifted, and search ought to be
made for his body if it is true that he is
dead
Year: 1871

CHAMBER OF CoMMERcE.-A meeting of
the Board of Directors Of the Richmond
Chamber OF Commerce will be held this
evening at 5 o'clock, at their rooms over
the First National Bank. Among the other
subjects to be considered will be the pre-
to affect very injuriously the commerce OF
this city by the way of James river.
Year: 1871

Insurance. MATTERs.-As the excitement con-
lsequent upon The occurrence of the great fire in
Chicago, subsidies, we find that the accounts of
losses first given were greatly exaggerated, and
also that our Insurance companies lose much
less than was at first reported. Every company
'on this Coast has decided to pay off in full all
their losses and to continue business. Some of
them propose to assess the amount of losses to
their stockholders thus drawing the money from
individuals and leaving the capital of the compa-
nies just what it was before. The prompt action
taken by the California Insurance Companies in
lie estimation.
Year: 1871

AT the late Republican Convention in New
York, resolution was adopted which favored
tariff to produce the needed revenue with the
least injury to the people" Secretary Bout
well and Senator Sherman, of Ohio, both hereto
fore advocates of the policy favorug the reduc-
ton OF the National debt speedily as possible,
have lately in speeches advocated the reduction
of taxation to the lowest possible rates, arguing
that the taxes might be greatly reduced,
without in the least injuring the public credit
1t is now generally accepted fact that it is not
necessary for the present generation to iquidate
the entire National Indebtedness but that a part
of it may safely be left to posterity. For many
years the people of the United States have oeen
subjected to heavy burden Of taxation and
they now ask that they may be relieved and an
opportunity given them to recuperate portion
of their lost vigor. All that is now necessary is
sufficient revenue to pay the current expenses of
the Government, the interest on the public debt
and perhaps small surplus to be devoted to the
payment of the principal With reduction to
this standard, the people will be relieved TO
great extent, and we may look for such an in
crease in wealth and prosperity that in a few
years at most, the payment of the National debt
Will be as rapid as now, with taxation much less
oppressive than at present. We confidently ex-
pect that Congress, at no distant day, will take
active measures to reduce the revenue, by reduc-
ton of taxation, and modification of the exist
ing Tariff Bill.
Year: 1871

New STYLE REVENUE STAMPs.-Owing to the
extensive counterfeits which have been made Of
revenue stamps, the Government has been COM
PEELED to change the style of all stamps, and to
print them on bank note paper The peculiarity
OF this bank note paper is that its body is sprink-
led through with fine silk FIBRE To counterfeit
this paper requires more costly machinery than
of each denomination is blue, with a vignette of
Washington in the center, in black ink. The
engraving is well executed.
Year: 1871

A CASE has recently been decided by the Su-
preme Court of Ohio involving the validity of
subscriptions for church purposes. The general
principle established is, that after a church has
incurred any liabilities on the strength of sub
'scriptions, these subscriptions legally bind
ing. In the case decided, the subscription was
for the payment of a church debt, and the court
held that the subscriber was bound to pay A
subscription may be withdrawn before there is
an Indebtedness, but not afterward.
Year: 1871

The Yreka Union of last week calmly inform
ed its readers that if every Democrat would go
to the polls, at the Judicial election, their ma
jority would not b less than 10000 Such
talk is really amusin
Year: 1871

have something new to tell you, Were certain you would keep Every word utter,

 And not tell it in your sleep. 1 have something new to tell you, When the breezes kissed the plain Do you promise that your bosom Will not throb with bitter pain ? have something new to tell you Did I know yoW sgished to hear; Something very new to tell you; Bot I'm running 0 CT with fear. I have something new to tell you 0fa dGrting little pet, With the very sunniest brow and But fear to tell you yet. have something new to tell you, Something a0jile your gentle eyes Look so sweetly down upon me In their beautiful surprise. l have something new to tell you, Were Icertaiu you would be Fer the sweet little angel

 That you've ever been to me. I have something new to tell you, But the secret slept so long, That fear 1 have forgot it

 In the ardor.of my song. sGs- The I'point" is in italic
Year: 1871

A large stock of Groceries-BUTTER HONEY, CHEESE and DRIED FRUIT which we offer for sale; wholesale and retall We adhere to cash system and sell our good remarkably low for cash. nl2
Year: 1871

Resolution to regulate the effect o. vote of the


thanks of Congress upon promotion in the navy


Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representa-.
tlves OF the United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the vote of thanks by Congress To
any officer OF the navy shall be held to effect affect
such officer only and when az an incident thereof
an officer who would otherwise be retired has been
or is retained the active list such retention shall
not Interfere with the regular promotion OF others
who would otherwise have been entitled by law TO
promotions; and where any officer has already been
retired TO grade lower than he wou have been
had the provisions of this law been in force he sha
be entitled to the same position if they had been
IN force at the time OF his retirement Provided
however, That no promotion shall be made to ill
vacancy Occasoned by the final retirement, death,
resignation, or dismissal of an officer who has re-.
ceIved vote of thanks, unless the number Of
officers left in the grade where the vacancy occurs
shall be less than the number authorized by law.


Approved, July l, 1870.
Year: 1871

y Resolution giving the consent of Congress to the


reception OF Il certain bequeSt by the State of New


Jersey under the will OF the late Edwin A.


Stevens


Whereas Edwin A. Stevens, who was in his life
time the owner of the ship known as the Stevenn
battery, o iglnally commenced under contract for
the United States government, and upon the build.
ing of which large sums of money were spent by
his brother and himself, DID, by his last will and
testament, (the United States having previously re-
llnqulshcd all claims to said shp0 leave the same
to be finished by his executors at an expense no.
exceeding the Of one million of dollars, and
when finished to be offered to the State of New
Jersey as present to be by her received and dis.
posed OF as the SAID State should deem proper; and
whereas doubts have been suggested as to the right
OF the said State to accept the said beuuest without
the consent of Congress under the prohibition of
the tenth section of the first article of the Consti
tuition of the United States: Therefore,


Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatves of the United States of America in Con
gress assembledA That sthe consent Of Congress il
hereby given that the State OF New Jersey shall re-
ceIve and dispose Of The said ship according to the
terms and conditions of said bcquest


Approved, July l, 1870.
Year: 1871

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and efectual
for preserving the
hair. Faded or gray
hair as soon restored
to ats original color
ac'th the gloss and


freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
Year: 1871

An invalid lady had heard
much of the beneficial properties
of the water from a certain spring
some distance from where she re-
sided. She had read pamphlet
that enumerated many diseases
for which it was specific, among
which she recognized at least
half dozen with which she was
afflicted. Much to her JOY, she
was told that her son had to visit
the very town where it was loca.
ted, and a five.gallon keg and a
strict injunction were laid on him,
to bring back some of the water


The keg was put into the ph@
ton, and, slipping under the seat,
was overlooked. The business
was urgent, and took some time TO
perform it, and the water was
quite forgotten. He had got near
home in the evening, when, kneel-
ing down under the seat for some
thing, he felt the keg. To go
back was not to be thought Of,
and to admit his stupidity was
impossible.


He therefore drew his horse up
by wall, near which was an old
we'll from which the family had
drunk for century, and, filling
the neg, went home.


The first question was, "Did
you get the water?'


"Yes," said he; "but hang me
if l can see any difference in it
from any other water and he
brought in the keg.


A glass was handed to the in
finite relish, and said she was
surprised at her son not seeing
any difference. There was un.
doubtedly a medical taste about
it, and it did not fill her up as
other water did, which she had
always heard of mineral water.


Her son hoped it would do her
good /; and by the time the keg
was exhausted, she was ready to
give a certificate OF the value Of
the water, it having relieved her
ailments.