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Year: 1870

Charge To the Grand Jury.


Before Judge Ingraham.


On the opening OF the court yesterday the Grand
Jury were charged by Judge lngraham to their
duties. He SAID that he could not congratulate them
on decrease crime. Since he had held this branch
Of the court last. crime OF q serious character,
and especially OF homicide, had been fre-
Quent. more 90 than ever before in his
euls or sudden arrays between drunken persons.
Breaches OF the law against carrying concealed
Another occurred through the workings Of revenge
Or IN the commission OF robbery. But In all cases e
would urge them 10 act promptly and bring TO trial
AL Offenders. He said II required sixteen members
OF the jury TO present at all Deliberations and twelve
were required TO make good an Indictment and con-
cludcd by saying. ~ know Of nothing particular
calling upon me TO direct your attention TO al the
present tme other than the ordinary business OF the
Court which will be submitted to you by the District
Attorney. had intended to say something to you
on another subject, but circumstances which deem
II unnecessary now TO mention make 1t advisable
assured that 1t is unnecessary 70 urge you to care.
attention and fidelity in the discharge OF your duties.
this duty without fear or favor, affection. par
tality or malice. Those things should have no
Siassea and should nave no Prejudice % against any,
body that comes before you. Dsregarding popular
c@lamor @ you % VIII i simply discharge your duty ac-
and suffer nothing else OF any kind 10 influence you
IN your determinations. ! have no doubt, gentle
men, that oath Will be faithfully performed by you.


Arraignments and Sentences.


The Grand Jury then retired, and several prison
ers were arraigned before the bar. Several pleaded
not guilty and three guilty. Those latter were
James Lane charged with stealing five dozen caps
lrom Maurice lsadore. He was sent to State Prison
and was sentenced TO State Prison Tor year and q
half. Catharine Connor charged with stealing
from her empowers, admitted her guilt and got on
with one year IN State Prison.


The case of John Quinn. for MURDER was then
called, but counsel for prisoner MIR. Howe not being
quite ready. 1t was set down Tor tomorrow.
Year: 1870

A horrible discovery was made yesterday
afternoon in house of Mr. r. NJ Shaw, who
sides the west side Of Broadway, near Onehnndred
and-twelfthst Daniel ORourke, the gardener. happen
ing to take rambe through the grounds, was attracted
to the Summer house, which IL some 300 yards from the
mansion by the stencil which seemed to proceed from it,
and ON entering found the remains of a already far
ADV Nanced decomposition The body was in sitting
position, having rope around the neck with the other
had NOT only been sclf-sOught by sranguatOn but had
been gained by the most desperate excon ON the part
of rho suicide There nothing about the body tO in
di,ate who the suicide may have BEEN The body was
that of man OF small stature and slight build, with red
hair and was clothed in white linen coat, black trOw
sprs worn-Ot shoes and black felt hat. The body was
taken in charge by the Threth Precinct Police, ana
remove MOrgue 10 await the action OF the COrO
NOR
Year: 1870

lSG OIERATIOS.


The recent change of grade in Fifth-aye.,
between sixtyegAth and Seventy tysecondsts laid bare
the two large thrcofO0t iron waterppes which supply the
city below Central Park and rendered it necessary for
them 10 DE lowered Ia he depth OF about four feet In or
der to protect them from frost and from injury by the
constant pass ing OF vehicles As pipe is not Of sui
cieut capacity supply the of the city below
Central Park, IL decided 10 prepare bed ON The
side OF te temporary resting place for
the pipes while proper trench, twelve feet WIDE aud
from to four feet deep could bd excayaed fOg them
beneath the line they had occupied This wac no easy
solid rock and before they could be moved nch
side of the trench lad to he blasted and removed with
the utmost precautOn When the temporary bed, some
eight ten feet WIDE properly prepared the CrOton
Mains each about LOO feet in length, were slipped Sdc-
wooden blocks with great not 10 dis
turh any OF the joints.


Tie magnitude OF this task may he inferred from the
fact that every foot Or pipe, including the water con-
tanned thereiD weighs about 1900 pounds. After the
pipes shifted to the temporary bed trench twelve
wide and from to four feet deep, eXcaYated
throug the solid rock along the center of the
iu! the flow OF wat'r through them. The pipes were
laid and appear To be very little cOrrOded aud
the cno blocks from the northern part Of the State,
which the pipes have rested for the last 30
are sound To-day they were when buried with tho
pipes Tie Department of Pubic WORKS has decided 10
iav down another pipe three feet in diameter from the
CrotOn Reservoir in Central Park TO the lower part OF
the cty for the special benefit Of those residing and do
uy business there with the understanding that the new
main shall not be tapped for any purpose whatsoever
ahoye Canal-st. Thu measure viii give full force 10 the
water i'm the pipe below that point. Persons occupying
rooms as Ugh as the roof Of the City Hail will then be
able to obtain their supply Of Croton without the aid OF
"A force
Year: 1870

The sparkling and welcome, ray of sunshine
that is known to the stage as Lo.c will flash
across boards this eve.rng Niblos Garden is the
place to be shone upo and doubtless, lare@ company
sot together to witness the illumination.
1kes to hear q cricket chirp on the hearth
an everybody likes TO hear tho chidike prattle and
merry laughter OF little Otta She will appear In
play, called Hearts Ease :" and understand that
several good players have been engaged 10 second her
efforts.
Year: 1870

The Treasurer of the United States one
Spinner, who has hitherto been the hench-
man of the National banks, is SO irritated
by their conduct in refusing to accept the
Funding Bill, that he says in recent let
ter that their blind and selfish course
will no doubt force upon the country the
question whether National banks shall be
permitted to issue any paper to be used as
money, or whether all money shall not be
issued by the government itself, thereby
saving to the people in interest from
twenty to thirty millions of dollars annu-
ally" Certainly. That is the question
which the Democracy have maintained
for years, and upon which they have en-
countered Radical opposition 1t is SO
plain as to admit of but one answer. Why
have dear, corrupt currency, that robs
the people of twenty five millions of dol
lars year, when we can have a better
one for nothing? Who but an interested
party can answer that question in the af-
firmative? Mr.. Spinner, the question is
already forced upon the country. 1t does
not need the passage of the Funding Bill
to do it.
Year: 1870

A correspondent from Aurora writes
us: I'VE had hoped that cur Aurora
RAIDS had dropped the nigger and got
that load off their mind, but it seems we
were doomed to disappointment. They
have dwelt upon that idea so long that It
not only enters into their own being, but
that of their cattle also. As an illustra-
ton: Mr.. W. J. Eldridge has a calf three
weeks old, which is white and black
about equally divided, and the hair on
that part which is black is short, and crisp
exactly resembling the wool of the negro,
and where 1t is white the hair is straight
like that of other calves The tail is
black about half way down, the balance
being long and bushy. It is quite curl
osity and well worth seeing. We advise
our Radical friends to go and examine it.


-RdvenaG Press.
Year: 1870

Gentlemen of the convention, I have not
been without some experience in legisla-
tive bodies, but have had but little exper-
ience in presiding over them. The intel
ligence that speaks from your countenan-
ces is sure guaranty that the duties of
the chair will be easy. I trust harmony
and fraternal feeling will prevail, and that
we may be able to so discharge the high
duties which devolve upon us to day as
will rebound to our own honor, and to the
lasting welfare of our common country.


Applause
Year: 1870


Over the cradle mother hung,


Softly grooming slumber song;
And these were the simple words she sung
All the evening long:
"Cheek or chin, or knuckle or knee,
Where shall the baby's dimple be!
Where shall the angels finSer rest
When he comes down to the babys nest?
Where shall the angels touch remain
When he awakens my babe again?"
Still as she bent and sang so low,>


A murmur into her music broke;
And she paused to hear. for she could but know
The baby's angel spoke;
Cheek or chin, knuckle or knee.
Where shall the baby's dimple be?
Where shall my finger fall and rest
When come down to the baby's nests
Where shall my fingers touch remain
When awaken your babe againY Z"
Silent the mother sat and dwclt


Long in the sweet delay of choice;
And then by her baby's side she knclt,
And sang with pleasant voice
Not on the limb, Oh angel dear!
For the charm with its youth will disappear
Not on the cheek shall the dmple be,
For the hai boring smile will fade and fee;
But touch thou the chin with an impress deep,
And my baby the angels seal shall keep"


DR.. Holland, IN Hours at Home.
Year: 1870

Quaint old Herriok gives us an idea how the pr
ent should be kept. Thus he writ
Is this fast to keep
The larder leane
And cleane
From fat of veales and sheepe?
Is to quit the dish
OF flesh, yet still
To fill
The platter high with fish?
Is it to fast an houre,
Or ragged gOe
Or show
A downcast look and sowre?
No, it's a fast to dole
Thy sheate ofwheat
And meat
Unto the hungry sowle.
1t is to fast from strife
From old debate
And hate;
To circumcisc thy life.
To show heart grief rent,
To staryc thy sin,
Not bin
And that's to keep thy Lent.
Year: 1870

Application for tho Suspension md Removal


Of the President OF the New York Central


Railroad Company.


A formal application was Yesterday filed with the
Attorney General Of this State. requesting MN to
commence proceedings for the suspension and re-
moval OF the president OF the New York central
Railroad Company.


The grounds ON which The application for removal
is based that the president Of the New York Cen
tral is Illegally nuriug the stockholders by making
low rates " fares and ireights In order TO
compel the Ei1e managers who, of course,
have to make similar rates, to withdraw
tle personal claims against him IN the settlement
OF the five million SUIT. The question involved Is
novel one. a. to how far the manager OF corpora.
ton can use his Official position TO accomplish his
personal ends. Al the recent meetings oil the Trunk
lines the Eric managers offered to Withdraw the
suit upon satisfactory arrangements being perfected
but Commodore Vanderbilt insisted upon the with
drawal Of the suit first. This the Erie managers
would not do, so the meeting broke up without ac-
complishing any result and the ruinous competl-
ton Is being continued.
Year: 1870

meeting OF the General Committee of Mozart
Hall was held last evening at Masonic Hall. The
meeting was called to order by John J. Sigerson,
secretary. on motion Mr.. Otto FL. Cooke was ap-
pointed temporary chairman. On taking the chair
me- in few words stated the object Of the meeting,
which was to nominate permanent officers and TO
organize for the fall campaign. He then appointed
committee to select suitable officers ana report at
the next meeting A resolution was adopted that
no person be eligible to membership In the Organi


cation who has connection with any other political
party. There being no further business before the
meeting 1t was declared adjourned for two weeks.
Year: 1870

That original and unique preacher,
Spurgeon, has lately made one of his
characteristic fulminations. The Eu-
ropean war has exercised him to that ex-
tent that he has addressed letter to
Napoleon and King William, in which
he takes those bellicose gentlemen tartly
to task for their little quarrel and scrim-
mage.


Spurgeon rises above the nice ques-
tions of court diplomacy, and sticks TO
his Bible-taught humanity. He is emf
nently practical. He makes a stiff ar
gument, dd hominen,, that will bear re-
production. He thus quoths:


Did either of you ever think of what
war means2 Did you ever see man S
head smashed, or his bowels ripped open?
Why, if you are made of flesh and blood,
the sight of one poor wounded man, with
the blood oozing out of him, will make
you feel sick. | don't like to drown a
kitten; | can't bear even to see rat die
or any animal in pain. But a mani
where's your heart if you can think of
broken legs, splintered bones, heads
smashed in, brains blowed out, bowels
torn, hearts gushing with gore, bitches
full of blood, and heaps Of limbs and
carcasses of mangled men?


Do you say my language is disgusting2
How much more disgusting must the
things themselves be- And you make
theml How would you like to get a
man into your palace garden and run a
knife into his bowels or cut his throat2
If you did that you would deserve to be
hanged; but it would not be half SO bad
as killing tens of thousands, and you
know very well that this is just what you
are going to do. Do you fancy that your
drums and flies and feathers and fineries
and pomp make your wholesale murders
one whit the less abominable in the sight
of God2 Do not deceive yourselves; you
are no better than the cut throats whom
your laws condemn,


Better2 why, you are worse, for your
murders are SO many. Think, pray
you, for your poor people will have to
think whether you do or no. Is there so
little want in the world that you must 60
trampling on the harvest with your horses
and men2 Is there so little sorrow that
you must make widows by the thousands2 ?
IL death so old and feeble that yog must
hunt bis game for him, as jackals do for
the lion9 Do you imagine that God
made men foF you 10 play with2 Are
they only meant for toys for you to
break? o, Kingsl a plowman tells you
that their souls are as precious in God S
sight as yours; they suffer as much pain
when bullets pierce them as ever you can
do; they have homes, and mothars and
sisters, and their deaths will be as much
wept over as yours, perhaps more.


How can you sit down to eat when you
have caused war2 Does not the blood
rise in your throats and choke your Or
are you only devils with crowns on
creatures that were never suckled at a
woman breast. and therefore have no
human feeling2 1t will be hard for you
to think of the blood you have shed
when you lie dying, and harder still to
bear the heavy hand of God when He
shall cast all murderers into hell. Which
ever it is of you that has been the cause
of this wicked war, ] say you smell of
blood; you ought to be more hated than
the common hangman, and instead Of
being called His Majesty you ought
to be hooted as demon.
Year: 1870

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray Or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm It. If wanted
merely for a
Year: 1870

A New thing for brides is a
PLAIN gold bracelet which fas.
tens with a lock and gold key,
and which the husband places
on her arm at the alter, locking
it, and placing the key on his
watch chain. The bracelet can.
not be removed without the
husbands assistance, and thus
both are constantly reminded
Of each other. ... H..
Year: 1870

1t was often remarked Of Gen. Lafayette
when he was on his tour through the United
States, in 1924, he possessed in a very eX-
traordinary degree, the faculty Of recogniz-
ing his old companions in arms, whom he
had not seen for more than fifty years. He
could call by name as well the privatcs IN
the ranks as the highest officers in the line
The following incident is related by CORE
spondent Of the Richmond Wing, to whom it
was told in the year 1882 by the late Judge
Brooks of the Court OF Appeals Of Virginia,
who had been q captain in the war OF the
Revolutions


guest of Virginia, an obscure individual liv-


ing in Person county North Carolina, who
was known in the Revolutionary army as
Sergeant Hood who belonged to the com
pany commanded by Captain Brooks, and
who, on account Of his singular daring and
uniform good conduct, was a pet OF his Off
GERS, visited the capital for the purpose of
greeting his old commanding general.


Judge Brooke said that on walking across
the Capitol square ono morning he met an
old man who inquired Of him if he could di-
rect him to the quarters Of General Lafayette
adding that he had fought under him when
he was youth and had como 15O miles to
see him. Before the Judge had time to re-
spond the stranger SAID to him, els not this
Captain Brooks to whom l am taking?'
On receiving an affirmative answer he said
''You do not appear to recognize me- | an
Sergeant Hood, who belonged to your COM
pany during the Revolutionary war" The
Judge told me that he was Immediately so fill
ed with the most pleasant rccollections of the
sergeants, many deeds Of valor performed un-
der his own inspection, that he gave him Il
cordial grasp, and went with him to La
fayettc's room.


On entering, and before Il word was spok-
en- by any one else, the Marquis. who was in
I. remote part of the room, eagerly approach
ed the strange old man, and, cxcialming
Sergeant Hood" fell on his neck and wept
tears Of joy. lie recognized this humble
private in an instant, and recouned some Of
his deeds of daring to the astonished com
pany. That he should have recognized any
of his brother officers after separation of
more than half century, during which time
they must have undergone the usual change
wrought in ones appearance by old age,
while his own eyes must have grown dim,
was q matter Of no little surprise, but that he
should have hailed an humble private in the
ranks by name excited the astonishment Of
all who were present. The Judge remarked
that it was one of the most agreeable and
joyful reunions in which he ever participated
Year: 1870

BREAKING Ur or STEAMERS One of the


most striking evidences of the decline of our
commercial marine is noticeable in the fear
full sacrifices made in the sale of steamships
by auction and otherwise. A we'll known
firm in this city, doing business on Federal
street, has accumulated fortune in purchas-
ing at low figures ocean and coasting steam
ers, taking out the machinery and breaking


up the hulls for copper, iron and other valu-
able material. Quite recently they purchas-
ed for y trilling sum the beautiful steamship
Seminole, now lying in the dock between
Old Colony railroad and South Boston bridge


This steamer is only eight years old, built
in the most thorough manner 9f seasoned
timber, coppcred and copper fastened
throughout, and OF superb model. A few
days since, the same firm purchased at auc-
ton in New York. the well known and fam
ed steamers Alabama and Morning Star for
the triiiing sum of thirty thousand dollars.
Those once famous vessels, costing nearly
half u million each, are to be broken up for
old junk. Boston Traveller.
Year: 1870

We are acquainted with u ''monster in
human form" who says the only time a wo-
man does not exaggeratc is when she is talk
ing of her own age. He is q confirmed
bachelor, and past all redemption.
Year: 1870

The King Of Bavaria ON National ConsOlida-


The following are the principal passages OF the
speech delivered by the King OF Bavaria at the OPEN
ing OF the Parliament at Munich on the 17th OF Janu
ary:--Hs Majesty began by observing that the an
tagOnism OF cOndctlng opinions had OF late been
marked by an extraordinary energy; he, however,
expressed his conviction that the example set by the
representatives 0fthe country and the moderation
OF their attitude would essentially contribute TO
restore camness to the public mind. Coming
to the national question the King sald:-"I
know that many minds are disturbed by
the apprehension tnat the autonomy and legitimate
independence OF Bavaria are In danger. That iear
is devoid OF foundation. All the treaties that have
concluded with Prussia and the Confederation OF
North Germany are known to The country. Faithful
the treaty OF alliance to which have pledged my
royal word, shall endeavOr TO do, IN accord Win
my powerful confederate, for the honor oil Germany
and, consequently, OF Bavaria, everything that our
duty snail command us. II, on the one hand, de-
union Of The German States on the other shall only
adhere to such constitution OF Germany as can De
realized without any compromise OF the moe
pendence and autonomy OF Bavaria. In guarantee


ing 10 the crown and the country the liberty OF their
decision accomplish a duty not only towards Bava-
ria but towards Germany. IL Is only on conuiion
OF the members OF the German family not abandon
Ing themselves that they can ensure the possibility
OF prosperous development OF the whole rather.
land on the ground OF right"


The speech then mentioned the new conditions OF
the budget which in presence OF more considerable
requirements, had demanded an increase Of taxa
ton II promised the presentation OF new electoral
announced a new regulation OF the criminal pro-
cedure, another on the position OF advocates Dill
on taxes and stamps, and, finally, bill on the re-
organization Oi the National Guard.
Year: 1870

The Paris Pays gives an account OF a vlsit lately
paid by i've military officers to the chief editor OF the
MafSettiatSe, IN consequence OF the manner In which
the French army spoken OF In the series OF art
Giles entitled Ia Tribune MilitaIre." These officers"
says tue writer represented all the grades OF the
military hierarchy: that Is to say, there was colonel
chefde-Dataillon, captain, lieutenant and q sub
lieutenant so that the step they TOOK appeared to
be sanctioned by the whole regiment. The Colonel
spoke first and addressing M. ROchefort made
hun clearly understand the object OF their coming.


'rhe reply OF NJ. Rochef0rt was perfectly courteous
and nearly 70 the following effect-'My Ieow labor
and myself nave no complaint to make against
officers for whom we feel personally much esteem
Only our military tribune Is the political lever which
we use to dsorganlze the army the only way to
demollsh the empire TO this the Colonel replied
that his officers had nothing to do With politics and
least OF all in the Offices OF the Marseadtse but that
NJ Rocheort might hold it for certain that II he aid
not stop 70 mis- offensive articles he would have
TO make his choice IN the reparatlon that would be
demanded OF him, either by beginning with the
Colonel or with the SubLleutenant. The STAFF OF
the journal accepted the lesson, and since that day
are happy to see they have put mute on the
string OF their caluMnles."
Year: 1870

at each and every public Fair since 1867, (ths
year it was completely, where any premium At
all has been given or where its strong Points
have been really exhibited.


Their" is difference! All the Premiums that
the WEED Sewing Machine Company claim,
from The


First and Highest Premium at the
Great Worlds Fair at Paris,