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Year: 1872

GERMAN BAPTIsTs. "A member of this
religious sect writes to the Philadelphia
Bulletin that the anglicized portion of
them are not ,'Dunkers. The are more
like quakerized Germans, insisting on
simplicity of dress, and meek and quiet
spirit They object to paid minister,
are non-resistants and are scrupulous
about taking an oath before a magistrate
They hold yearly love feasts, the sisters
sitting on one side of the building, in
rows, at long tables, their heads covered
with white The brethren, with barred
heads sit on. the opposite side. They
have M creed, these uniting with them
are verbally instructed on doctrine and
are asked to take the gospel of Christ as
their rule of faith and practice. They
practice s'true immersion" and the wash
ing of feet. They believe in the final
salvation of all, though the doctrine is
not preached lest some should grow care
less thereby. They are close commun-
Year: 1872

INDICTMENT UNDER THE BANKRUPT
LAw.-The grand jury of the United
States Circuit Court, at its last session,
found a true bill of Indictment against
Fisher & Goldstoin, late clothing merchants
in this city and Orange courthouse, for
violating the forty-fourth section of the
bankrupt law Of the United States.


The indictment charges them with secro-
ting and concealing goods to the amount of
$40, 900, in violation of that act, and with
disposing Of property recklessly and at
great sacrifice, which they had obtained on
credit and had not paid for. This offense
is made misdemeanor by this section, and
is punishable by imprisonment for term
not exceeding three years.


All who are aware of the great number
OF cases in bankruptcy which have been
disposed Of since the war, will be sur
prlsed to learn that this is the first indict-
ment ever found in this district under that
act; and it is to be hoped that the pro-
ceedings in this case, whatever may be the
result as to the parties mentioned, may
have the effect of checking any improper
use of the law to avoid the payment Of
honest debts.
Year: 1872

Which shall have preference?
Which the most valued Which es-
timated by ourselves and society-the
real center of personal attraction =?
the Ne.


If we are to judge from the demon
stration manifest towards dress and
gew gaws among all classes in society
fashionable clothes are uppermost-
have preference-placed upon the
right, and in front-body come next,
and soul of no account.


The poor body is compressed here,
enlarged there, cramped into any
shape, to fit the latest senseless fash
ion; as though bodies were made to
be changed at every full moon, to fit
clothes of the latest style.


Second in value is the body, for
care, and show, enamel, paint, and
hair dyes, are used without stint, to
ornament, and attract, and make our
selves lovely.


The immortal soul is divine, and Of
God; all that make luan superior to
the beasts is treated cf no account,
left out in the cold, and uneducated,
uncared for, like the talent spoken Of
old, laid by for safe keeping to be re
turned to the Maker without use.


Do we realize that clothes and bod
les are but husks, and of no account
in the hereafter, and that mind, spirit,
and soul at are par, and all that passes
the dark valley, N. RANDALL.
Year: 1872

The Election in New Hampshire,
took place on Tuesday from which we
are able to give no returns this week
as our paper goes to press early on
"Wednesday. If the Republicans have
carried the state it is victory that has
cost them much hard work and good
deal of money, but we hope for the
best.
Year: 1872

A return to the writ of habeas corpus was
made yesterday in the case OF Rosa McCabe. before
Judge Sedgwick. Mr. yanderpoo appeared for the
Commissioners OF Charities Henry Nicol for the Bloom
ingdale Asylum, and Mr.. Van Ness for Miss McCabe's
sister John d. Townsend appeared in behalf Of Rosa
McCabe. Mr. Vanderpoel read the commitment and the
affidavit and also original dismissal OF the be-
fore Judge Leonard. Before reading the traverse to
the return. Mr. Townsend deprecated the necessity Of
referring again TO Judge Leonards action but as the
other side had unnecessarily to make his


ton part of the return, he must explain why he had
withdrawn from the case when it was before that Just
ice This be did length and then read the ray
erse in which Miss McCabe denied that she insane
but said that she incarceated at the instance OF
wicked and designing persons she able TO prove
Mr. further said that this return put the bur
den II proof upon him, and he willing to accept it,


After remarks between counsel to the effect OF the
decision of Judge Leonard the present application,
the matter adjourned. by the consent of ALL to Oct
81 Judge Sedgwiok promising to devote Monday and
Tuesday to ITS consideration.
Year: 1872

In the case Of Richardson agt Denison, in
which writ Oh prohibition was granted by ChlcfJustce
DAILY Of the Court OF Common Pleas restraining tho
Marine Court from trying the pending an appeal
taken to the Common Pleas, argument was had yeser


day before the General Term OF the Common Pleas. 1t
WAS conteDded by Mr. Denson that the order of Judge
Robinson dismissng the appeal from the order OF the
General Term VI the Marine Court which had reversed
the Judgment in favor Of defendant aud granted new
irill was irregular and unauthorized The Court de-
ciied In his favor upon that point, and vacated Judge
RObinsons order The appeal from the order granting
"A trial then taken up, aud IL was argued that
toe Marine Court only had the power To grant new


trial the ground of newly discovered evidence. under
the OF 1871. The Court on this que son held while
not DENYING the hight OF the Marine Court t. grant
before them appeal and accordingly sent the
back to the Marine Court for now trial.
Year: 1872

\ warrant was recently issued by Judge
Smith the Supreme Court, Chambers for the arrest OF
Norman Wizard agent of the Mills Appliance Com
pany of No. As Broad-st. An execution against Wizard
had obtained by Of his creditors. An absolute
order for his appearance in court give statement as
his property issued but he failed to appear
and his counsel stated that he out of town. Judge
smith considered him guilty Of contempt, and decided
that he pay all costs aud the amount OF execution
or be imprsoed indefinitely Hitherto absolute orders
appearance have been matter OF form the defend
ant, when falling TO appear, being fined small sum OF
imprisoned for day.
Year: 1872

The actual issue Of the present l'resider-
tial contest is not simply as to whether
Mr.. Grant is, or is not, to be re elected
President. There are principles involved
III it Of moro Importance than the success,
or defeat, Of any one man. The veal or
woe of tie country hangs upon the result
of the contest, and much Of the future of
that country slepends upon the strength of
the minority. Should Grant be reelected
by very small majority, the Greeley men
! will even then have made great gain, and
one from Wlich the nation at large will
he sure to benefit. 1t will indicate close
balance Of political power and will prove
protest against the shameless abuse OF that
power, that the successful party will be
compelled TO heed. On the contrary
weak and feeble vote will cmboldcn the
! successful aspirants to still further raids
upon the Constitution and the liberties of
the people, aud will bolster them UP with
the appearance Of popular endorsement.


And not only oelf-intcreat and the in
tcicots OF the country at large, but honor,
ptid" and principle demand that we should
stand by our guns in the contest as closely


Is we did during the four years Of war,
and when the od1s against uS were far
greater than they are now. The result of
the recent elections III Pennsylvania and
Ohi9, gained, as thcy We're, by the most
shameful frauds and intimdations, has
narrowed the contest to within very close
bounds. Tho ADMINISTRATORS knew,
previous to these elsetions, that the odds
were then in favor of Greeley, and hence
they exertcd themselves to the utmost TO
carry the Pennsy lvania and Ohio elections.
The result was, as had been feared and
partially forcscen, yet, the said result,
although disastrous TO Mr. Greeley, %
not by any means positive indlcation of
the final vote. The issues and principles


involved then arc the same now, and the
real battle is to be fought by tho same
: men, only Tc arc wiser now than We were
then, aud We may profit by our experience
of the past. Mr.. Greeley and Mr.. Grant
both occupy now, precisely the same posi-
tions they did then, and represent the
same opposite doctrines and party prin-
ciples.


For patriotic men, for earnest men, !or


men who are actuated by principle in this
contest, the struggle has assumed no new
phase, as it has no rew issue. There are
still good hopes that we may be able to
rout the enemy, but to do this we must all
vote. Those who were once so enthusi-
astic over Mr.. Greeley's nomination by the
Baltimore Convention, must not now hold
aloof from his side, and those who may
! have always felt pardonable repugnance
to supporting a man who had been the
/ lifelong champion OF party so directly
! opposed to the interests of the Southern
! people, should now cast aside those feel
! ings, and should rally to his support in the
! hour when he most needs their aid.
Year: 1872

Friends in Connecticut, says the New
York Tribune. declare that there is no
reasonable possibility of the defeat of the
Greeley Electoral ticket in that State. The
Liberal Republican, strength there is large;
it has been efficiently organized; the can
vass is thorough, and the first evidences Of
their work in the town elections will be
found only a forerunner OF the larger
triumph they have in store for us.


New Hampshire sends news almost
equally cheering !; and it is certain that,
with active work between now and cleo
ton day, the State can he carried for
Greeley and Brown.


For the promise in New Jersey we refer
to the Liberal Conference, yesterday, in
Jersey City. Leading Liberal Republicans
and Democrats from all the counties of
New Jersey made careful comparison of
notes, and the result was clear convic-
ton that, with ordinary activity, nothing
can Withdraw from Greeley aud Brown the
electoral vote of that State. Leading
Germans declared that uiuety-nine out OF
every Quo hundred German Democrats
would vote f,,r Greeley, and twenty out OF
every one hundred German Republicans
A proportion which is sure to revolutioDize
Newark and Essex county. From one or
two other counties the returns were less
satisfactory than could have been wished
but the showing as whola is in the high
est degree encouraging.


Advices, public and private. from Ohio
and Indiana, indicate state Of affairs
there alike surprising 10 lis and alarming
to our opponents. Our friands in Ohio
stimulated by the Success in Hamilton
county, and by the large rcuuction Of The
Grant vote in the State, arc resolved not to
know when they arc beaten. They firmly
maintain that they can carry the State in
November, and While the enterprise seems
TO us at this distance difficult, if not i'm
possible, it is for thcso spirited Ohioans,
who have already made 50 gallant can
with this young and vigorous party
which is sweeping into its ranks
the more liberal and progressive from
all of the old organizations. Indiana
is ours, and can hardly be vrested
from US, even by Morton and all his
allies. The confidence of our friends is
uulilnit ed, but it does not blind them te
the necessity of vigilance. We count OIL
the fifteen electoral votes of Indiana as al
ready certain tor Greeley and Brown.
Thus, with such encouragement at the
North, and with the solid South standing
firm, on all hands the prospects brighten
We can win, in November, if we will. Do
our Liberal Republicans mean to keep W
the fight everywhere with the spirit showr
in Ohio and Indiana, and more lately
throughout the interior of New York? Do
the Democrats mean to take warning from
McMullen, and deal promptly with thei
own traitors? Give us but these assur
ances, and we ask no more.
Year: 1872

GREELEY REPRESENTS KINDNEss AND
JUSTICE TO THE SoUTH.-He had always
been identified with the Republican party
and devoted to its principles, but he was
not Republican when that organization
was to be used to degrade and oppreSs the
Southern people and to fasten the yoke of
slavery more hateful and crushing than
any which rests upon the people of mon-
archical Europe. The Republican party
had indorsed and upheld these corrupt
governments by sustaining these very men
who have done all this.-CGTl SchuTz on
the 10Th ut ST T0lLiS.
Year: 1872

came to view the spot where for nearly ten
years


A SMALL FORTUNE LAY BURIED,
which had been sought after long time
with great energy by several people who
did not doubt its existence. went to the
spot, which is about 4 mile from town, and
saw the evidences OF the truth of what
have related. The other facts, as related,
have been obtained by careful inquiry, and
are perfectly reliable.


TIE TREE


whose branches have shaded the substance
OF this story is a huge white oak, at least
three feet i'll diameter, ST anding Just inside
the fence III field now filed with ripening
corn. The digging was begun just inside
the fence, and extended in Il scmi-circlo
around the tree, the trench being about
four feet wide all the way around. The
plough has passed over the spot where the
treasure was buried this season and several
past Jones since it has been there without
disturbing in the least its security.


WHAT THE MY PAPER SAYS.


The following IS an extract from the
Shephertlstown Register, a paper published
here, ill relation to the discovery


For some weeks past 4 rumOr has been
afoat in ,thiS community that 4 Federal
quarterna5tcr during the war had buried
opUIo @uU'VVU III SOlu anu SFCPnDaCkS under
Il large white oak tree about mile from
town, on the left of the road Leading to
Duffield's, aud that a few nights ago he
came for his treasure and took it away
1t is said that The qIartermaster was COM
pclled 20 bury the money in order TO keep
The relnl from capturing the treasure, who
were hotly pnsuinG him at the time. 1t
is evident that somebody was digging for
sJmcLhing, as we saw the trcuch which
WAS dug oursclf Oh Saturday last. a part
OF wooden box was also lying in the
trench, which it is supposed contained tie
money. Mr. Wesley Myers, who resides
near the spot, e.ates that the digging was
done after night, and that the tracks of a
vehicle could be seen the next morning.
The trench is formed in scmi-circlc around
the roots of the tree, and Judging from the
amount Of earth thrown up, and the depth
OF the trcucl, considerable labor was per-
tolmeds
Year: 1872

i' supposed t,'l1ave been linn who buried
the treasure lie had searched for yearu ago
unsuccesGfully, recently out from plison.
Toward evening they drew near tho Foto-
mac river, crossed il and visited tic large
cement mill below the town and spent
come time there looking at It's working and
conNerslug with the superintendent. To
him they also told The story Of their visit
to old amy camp grounds, and thSir jour
ney nom New \ ork here to revisit them,
II vas late when they Left, and they drove
up to the town and out in the direction Of
Harper's Ferry. Nothing more is known
Of them until the next morning, near day
light, when they recrossed the ferry and
drove off toward Kecdysvillc, where they
took the train East.


DISCOVERY AND SENSATION.


Hardly had the morning fairly dawned
ere Mr. Myers, who lives about two miles
from this place, on tie road leading to-
ward Duffield's depot, just above the Har-
per'S Ferry wood, discovered that immense
piles of dirt had, during the night, beeu
thrown up from the root of large oak re
standing by the roadside, a fcw hundred
yards below his house, on the roaG itadi' :,
toward the place. lie and Sc er.I u li:.
workmen Immediately Went down aId
found that horse and buggy had been
hitched to the fence during the night, aLd
that at least three or four


WAGON LOADS OF EARTH


had been taken out from around the roots
of the tree by some unknown parties, evi-
IDENTITY i'm a search for something. While
they were looking at the mysterious pile OF
earth, trying to divine the cause of the dig
ging, one of them discovered a place from
which had evidently been taken a box, two
feet in length by fifteen or eighteen inches
in width, the decayed portions of which
were scattered all about the opening. No
sooner had this been discovered than the
story of the a..s -


QUARTERMAsTER's HIDDEN CASH
was recalled, and it was at once decided
that he had come and taken it away. The
story of the discovery soon spread over tbs
Year: 1872

Now, that all the circumstances con-
nected with the Metis disaster are known
the journals are less reserved In their
criticisms of the conduct of her captain
and officers, and the general verdict is
that they were to blame. The tone OF
comment is as follows: The evidence,
thus far, leaves the fault of the collision
with the management of the Metis.
Still more heinOus neglect occurred af-
thorough search should have been made
for possible leaks. There was farcical
examination, not by the captain, but by
the mate and engineer, and they report
ed nothing of consequence. 1t was full
ly fifteen minutes after the collision be-
fore anyone seemed to be aware that the
Metis had hole in her hull. The dis.
cOverer of this remarkable fact was the
engineer. Where again was the cap
tain? How does it happen that he, the
highest responsible officer on board,
left this all important fact to be found
ont at second or third hand? Had the
leak been promptly discovered the Me-
tbs might be afloat to-day. Mattresses
and blankets might have been stuffed
into the hole, the leak partially stopped
before it had gained too much Roadway,
and with the pumps going, she could
have been kept from sinking, and
beached like the Bristol.


Another journal says the collision was
the result of gross carelessness. After
the disaster, the officers and crew of the
vessel behaved like towards, and there
was not the proper life saving appara-
tus on board necessary to the safety OF
the passengers in case of emergency
Hardy sailors, used to all winds and
weather, expert swimmers, stole stealth
lily away from the sinking ship in the
life-boat, and left poor, weak women
aud helpless children to save themselves
rs best they could.


Another paper thinks that IL Capt
Burton was blameless in respect to the
collision, his conduct afterward was
reckless to the last degree. Whatever
the official judgment may be, it will bt
impossible to persuade mankind thai
when the vessel was struck only five
miles from shore, and was able to keel
In motion and obey her helm for more
than an hour afterward, every creatur,
on board could not have been brought
safely to land.
Year: 1872

A young mother was in the habit of
airing the baby's clothes at the window.
Her husband did not like it, and be-
lived if she saw her practice as others
saw it she would desist. He so directed
their afternoon walk as TO bring the
nursery window into iull view from the
central part of the town. Stopping
abruptly. he pointed to the offending
linens Tapping in the breeze, and asked
sarcastically; "My dear, what is that
display in our Window" ''Why," she
replied, "that is the flag of our union"
Conquered by this pungent retort, he
saluted the flag by a swing of his hat,
and, pressing his wife's arm closer
within his own, said as they walked
homeward, "And long may it wave"
Year: 1872

The mystery hanging over the disappearance OF
Mr. George N. Peoy is still unsolved and the public
mind is yet unsatisfed 1t is almost settled fact
among the persons who have been looking for the
unfortunate gentleman that he is not in the city,
and they have come to the conclusion that he has
been done away with. Notwithstanding the ex-
citement in the public mind over this dreadful
catastrophe, the authorities seem to be tax.
ing the matter in the usual style-very
cooy. To be sure q couple OF officers
have been directed to look after the case, but
one would suppose, and people are talking very
generally to the same eject, that the police would
have brought every engine at their command into
ply to satisfy the people that they equal or some
thing near equal to such emergencies. What must
be the effect upon strangers wanting to come to
New York to find that wealthy and well-known
merchant disappears out of life at half.
mast two O'Clock in the morning from
q leading thoroughfare, and the police. being un.
able to find any trace OF him, drop the matter.
This does not offer the security to strangers that
city the size Of New York should be able to extend,
and IL is to be hoped the officials will the ncces
sity OF taking up the case vigorously and pushing
1t on to success. From present indications It
Police are much more exercised about finding
the source OF the. HERALD's Information
than the murdered srSin man. ma ns CommIsslonsr
position and influence TO push on the search for Mr..
Peoy. Numbers OF private individuals are now
aiding the police engaged IN the affair, and 1t is
more than probable before many days something
still at the st. Nicholas Hotel, is untiring in
his exertions and the thieves and muir.
derers who made away with his brother
must have been more than ordinarily
cunning If they have swept away all trace OF the
murdered man and lett no clcw that he can dis
cover. There can be no doubt Mr.. Peoy came to
mis- death within the boundaries of the Eighth
ward and 1t Is to be regretted that the head Of the
police OF that district Is not Of the cabre neces


sary to cope with such q case. There are some
very dangerous places in that locality, and nothing
could be easier under the present loose regime
than to do away with man and leave no trace Of
him behind to tell the tale. II 1t was simply o
set OF bronzes or handful OF gold watches,


mysterious ways might be found that would lead
TO their recovery; but the life OF prominent
citizen ia in question now, and II is to be sincerely
desired for the sake of the city and the honor Of
the missing merchant may be made clear,
Year: 1872

One Who ssknOyvs All About It."


NEW YORK, Nov. Is, 1872.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD


see by an article in to-days paper that the idea
OF annexing Canada is not yet quite abandoned,
but has only lain dormant. Well, what has caused
that sleepi Was it the defeat Of your soldiers a
few years ago? For before that time everything
was certain or being accomplished. Ipresume you
are Oh the eve of another expedition. Well, II so
como on; but don't let General Grant lurk under a
s.Fenian nag;', let him come openly and without
disguise. We understand his part very WELL and
do not fear him. Even without the aid Of England
the New Dominion can hurl defiance. Suppose you
should conquer Canada, what would you give us in
exchange for our own good governments
Carpet-bag government "a government where the
minority have no rights that the majority
are bound to respect Another South You must
excuse us, we wish neither part nor lot in such
country. And your manifest destiny" points to
Canada Well, before you see that manifest des-
tiny accomplished will tell you what you will
see You win see the twin banners OF liberty, the
Red Cross of st. George and the Blue Starry Cross
OF st. Andrew waving and mingling their folds
together on the shores OF Lake Erie and on the
domes and spires OF Washington Philadelphia and


1t is quite amusing to hear people OF the United
States prate about liberty, freedom OF the press,
trial by jury, constitutional government, Declara
tion OF Independence. all just government derived
from the consent OF the governed. OF course,
1t was most Just and right that liberty should be
a change four years. war in the South made in
the disposition Of the ALFRED, altearin American
eagle His wings are so much clipped that you
would not know him. Even his habits are changed.
With thirteen Cubas, thirteen Polands, thir-
teen Irelands you cannot afford to throw stones at
your neighbors. You know you dare not move
finger at anybody. Even little. contemplate Spain
can kick You with impunity and you dare not
ing Canada; but If your State, or any other OF the
states that wish good governments, desire to
matter; for the title of British subject is that
cannot he given away lightly.