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Year: 1876

One of the best organized, best oicered and Manned
and economically conducted paid fire department
this country Is that OF Newark, N. J.
This is not only claimed by the people of
Newark and tho department but conceded by veteran
hrcmen from New York and other Cities The depart
ment consists OF 100 mon all told. There are ten
steamers with hose c, rragc to each ana two hook
and ladder trucks and one supply wagon.
Fifteen men. engineer and two drivers
attend each steamer All the ''machies'
gear houses and alarm telegraph arrangements in
good condition For the eleven months OF the current
year the loss lre In Newark has only been about
S36. 000 Hence tho cost Of running the department
this year has been a good deal less than last
Year: 1876

The rumored approach OF the Franklin yesterday
afternoon caused but little futter in the vicinity OF
Tweeds future residence supposititous arrivals OF
the sort have been SO frequent OF late that Warden
Watson has become habtually ncredulous. He con-
siders tho business too much overdone and not until


the footsteps Of his honest shall be heard ascend
ing the entrance TO the castle will Mr.. Watson
be assured. Yesterdays promising news lured
a few expectant people to tho neishborhood
Of the jail who bravely bore the suspense Of waiting
until hunger disgust called them away Within
the Jail the prospects Of the arrival were discussed
with an Indifference which only weeks OF disappoint-
ment could engendeE No extra preparations were
made and none have been beyond the making up
OF a bed in the intended for the great voyager's
Labitaton. This room is in the southeast corner OF
the Jail and Is separated from that formerly occupied
by Tweed only by the reception parIor. The new
apartment is about fifteen feet by eight. and
has a window overlooking garden, upon the east
SIDE. Its furniture consists Of low bedstead, little
stand with washing utensils upon 1t and single chair.
There are several closets In the room, wherein Mr.
Tweed may hang up such articles OF wear he does
not require .thang upn outside. II the breezes
shall tnoir customary expanding effects upon the
wanderers person he may find his lodgings trfe too
small
Year: 1876

There was considerable speculation as to the Franklin
and her whereabouts The ancient mariner on duty at
be gate wondered whether the ship had been ''bown
oG Shore" and all the officers specializing upon
the chances Of the ships arrival during the
night--ail agreeing that, with draft OF
twenty-three feet and with a heavy roIliog
sea the bar, she would. according
70 nautical rules OF propriety. keep of shore until
Year: 1876

1t is said hy those who profess to know,
that a girl in the presen"e of her beau
will leave half her ice cream. and after
wards sneak INTO the cellar and ca: seven
cucumber pickles and two-thirds of q
cranberry pie.
Year: 1876

1t has been said that truly innocent
person Will never be an object Of suspic.
ion, but we d-fy an angel to carry a
black vinegar bottle around neighbor.
hood IN which is located SALOON. and
no; have public opinion divided as TO Its
contents.
Year: 1876

Paris. March 1l.-It is supposed
that the present session of Congress
and the Chamber of Deputies will be
only of short duration. The Chamber
of Deputies will probably resume its
sittings in May.
Year: 1876

The mail, instead of being brought to this
side of the river. from Fort Smith, on the
stage. about shutdown. is crossed in skiff, be-
tween and s o'clock at night. Last Thurs
day night was very dark and 1t having rain
ed for several DAYS and nights the river was
rising, with a swift current The mail was
deposited. and the boat showed off. By some
accident, the circumstances of which we did
not learn, the man was without oars, and the
swift current bore the little boat with great
speed down the river. with no prospect of
relief for the boatman. Out upon the quiet
air, rolling in waves of sound. that silenced
by their keen. piercing anguish the melan-
choly meanings of the rushing waters. came
the cry of "Helpw The boat struck against
the sand-bar Just below toYn. and reffRned
there. from (Which point 10 was rescued and
with the man brought to tow n, We do not
conceive that this manner of crossing the
river after night, with the MALLS proper or
prudent for the river will be fill. and not
only may the mail be lost, but what is of in
finitely more Importance, A human life may
be sacrificed by the fooishness. Would it
not be the better part of wisdom to resume
the old plan of crossing the mails?
Year: 1876

Nor IN THE FAMILY A citizen of Au-
gusta brought home two jugs the other
day, one labeled boiled off :" and the
other turpentine,' They were placed
in the barn, and pretty soon it was MOTTO
ed that the old man had business there at
regular intervals His oldest son slyly
followed him and saw him taking deep
draught from one OF the jugs, The old
man heard step outside, and before
going ouf he arranged those jugs accord
in@ to his artistic taste He was hardly
gone when the son skipped in and took a
djnk from the JUG out Of which h.
sup nsed his father drank The next
nome It he was sputtering, coughing and
gaspiug. and the old man entered and ask
ed {: Turpentine dosen't agree with YOU
does it?' But | saw YOU drinking it p
exclaimed the injured and indignant son.
THAT is true, said the old man. while a
beautiful smile played over his face 3" but
it don't necessarily follow that the rest
Of the family must relish turpentine be.
caus | do y
Year: 1876

TtE- A story is told of two Vermont
farmers who are not Grangers.e They in
duced their wives to join and report be.
fore they would commit themselves. Now
when they will, they cannot Two black
balls greet every application Mean.
while the wives 90 regularly and trium.
phantly to every meeting Of the grange
and the men stay at home to mind the
babies
Year: 1876

u
clever Methodist preacher and it is vouch
ed for Passing byasalonn he met one
of the keepers and asked him for dol,
lar which the preacher said was due him


what do owe you a dollar for p
asked the saloon keeper.


For preaching for YOU" responded
the preacher.


Veil sail the saloonist; 6 but
never went to hear you preach in my
life"


Yes, but it is your own fault if yor
didn't.


And so ihe saloon keeper paid the dol
lar.


A few days after, the same preacher
was passing along, when the saoonest
went out and dunned him for a dollar


What do owe you a dollar for ?
asked the preacher.


"For whiskey.'


Why, my dear sir, | never took a
drink in your house in my life"


1t makes no difference sir" said the
saloonest, the whiskey was here fol
you, and if yousfailed to come and get
it the fault was yours y


And the preacher handed him dollar
And they were even we really think.
Year: 1876

Now Is the time cold weather is coming on
to- purchase one of smiths celebrated fire.
kindlers. They are safe, and will start your
fire in ten minutes. This is what the Fay ette-
vile Sentinel says of it: We know. by actu-
al experiment, that 1t is the greatest ccono-
mist of fret and worry ever invented There
ought to be one in every household. Secure
one before it is too late" Price only 65 cents
See advertisement IN our paper.
Year: 1876

AS two of these houses are to take
the places of the unsightly and un-
comfortable houses (bOth on land not
belonging to the city,) now occupied
by the Eighth street and Kohler street
schools, there will be net increase of
only nine class rooms. These added
to the twenty-five class rooms now in
use will make the entire number thir-
ty one. If you estimate sixty pupils
to each room there will be accommo.
dations for 800 children but if you
estimate upon the basis OF fifty pupils
to each room, a number sufficiently
large for any teacher to govern and
instruct, to say nothing about the
right of children to pure air and am
pie space, you will have sittings for
1900 pupils.


During the month ending, Feb. 25th
1857 names were registered in the
different classes. An addition of 400,
of whom nearly 200 are waiting to en-
ter school as soon as their localities
are supplied with schools of the proper
grade, will fill all the class rooms
asked for In this report. AS the last
census showed a population of 1900
children of school age it is reasonable
| TO assume that the census to be taken
before these houses can be Guilt, will
contain the names of at least 1900
school children. Though some we'll
Informed persons believe there will be
a larger number, the estimate make
is sufficient to satisfy every reasona-
BILE person that the Board could not
be accused of needless extravaganza
if they asked the citizens of Los An
geles to vote for special tax suffi-
cient to make the improvements SO
imperatively demanded.


AS an evidence of the prospective
increase in the number of pupils, if
proper accommodation are provided,
/ may refer to the fact that when I
become connected with the depart
ment there were eleven teachers and
five unoccuped school-rooms. In less
than two years there were twenty
three teachers, and five new school
rooms had been erected. The general
impression is that our population will
increase more rapidly in the future
than at any previous period in its his
tory.


Though comparisons are commonly
considered odous, they may have
their use in stimulating those who
are ambitious, to make greater exer-
tiOns and in answering the complaints
of those who are hindering progress
by crying "you are going too fast and
| too flru
Year: 1876

EOR SAlE.-A desirable place few
] miles from the city, admitted TO be the
most beautiful and to have the most delight
full climate of any place IN the low r country.
Enquire of w. M. Stoddard rs Main street.


Al
Year: 1876

The SIruATIoN.-W Washington, December
1s.-Within the past few days there has
been an evident stiffening in the backbone
OF the northern Democracy upon the presi-
dental question, and in the ratio that they
seem aggressive their opponents are put
upon the defensive and perceptibiy weaken.
The aspect Of affairs in the West is threaten
ing; next week New Jersey is expected to
move, and then voice from New York will
be heard. All Of these things give encour-
agement to the Democratic Representatives
here, and as consequence Tilden stock is
rising. The Radicals are and have been all
along playing game Of bluff, and when
"called" it will be found that they have
not I" filed" and that they have been beaten.
1t is beginning to be feared by the Radical
leaders that the people are moving in the
matter, and before the storm that will be
raised they vii! go under.-Ate1andria Ga
zette. ....
Year: 1876

THINGS IN NEW YoRK.-The New York
correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger
writes: eH


There is seemingly more hopeful feel
ing to-day in regard to the political diff
Guilty than at any time heretofore, growing
out OF the improved disposition mani
tested in Congress to discover some COM
mon ground upon which the two houses
can meet each other. 1t is believed that
this disposition will grow during the holi-
day recess, when members will have an OPP
portunity to become better acquainted with
the views OF their constituents. So far as
this city is concerned, 1t IS risking nothing
to assert that the prevailing sentiment
among men OF both parties Is in favor OF o
speedy aud honorable adjustment.
Year: 1876

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING:
The House Committee on Retrenchment
and Reform held meeting yesterday. eve
ming in relation to the Governors recent
special message. 1t is understood that 1t
was with great unanimity agreed among the
members that it is impossible to abolish the
office of Superintendent Of Public Printing
without the prospect Of increasing the cost
Of the printing.
Year: 1876

About1 o'clock Congressman Lamar
was overcome by the excessive heat and
was taken to the Speakers room where
he soon recovered and returned to his
seat in the House. The occurrence created
for short time much excitement and
alarm.
Year: 1876

The HISTORICAL YEAR.-The Secre-
tary of the Interior some time since rec
commended that the orators on the occa-
sion of onr Centennial Anniversary,
should avoid the usual line of "spread
eagle" oratory, and make their speeches
replete with information relative to the
settlement and early history of their re-
spective localities. There has been no
movement as yet made toward an APP
propriate celebration in this county, and
even if one were instituted now it would
be difficult to collect the requisite data
and present it in form that would be in
teresting. We shall aim however, to pub
lish number Of articles before the year
closes, historical and descriptive, and to
that end would be glad if old settlers
would place us in possession of any mat
ter which would be calculated to make
these papers interesting. Send us the facts
and we will see that they are put into an
acceptable shape.
Year: 1876

Town SITE MATTERs.-Since the
publication of Senator Sargent's letter
last week, we have been questioned by
several in relation to its purport. There
is provision in the United States Law
that settler on unsurveyed lands may
make application to have his location
surveyed. At the time of making such
application he deposits the amount es-
timated to be sufficient to pay the cost
OF such survey and accompanying office
work. The amount deposited becomes
a payment on the land when it is pur-
chased, to the full amount of purchase
money if the deposit asked be so large.
though any excess of over and above the
price of the land is not refunded by the
Government. In codifying the laws of
the United States the codifers referred
to this section by the wrong number,
hence the law became imperative as to
those applications where the cost of
survey had been advanced by the par
ties. The Weaverville town site was of
this number having a credit of Sl66 de-
posted before the survey of the town
site was ordered in 1878, the rec ipt
for which was accepted at the time proof
and payment was made to the officers of
the Shasta District.


Senator Sargent introduced bill to
correct this error which he called IN and
got passed by the Senate one day last
week, when it was at once transmitted
to the House and on motion of Page was
passed by that body and has undoubted-
ly received the Presidents signature ere
this time. The applications affected
by the error can now be taken up and
considered and it is probable that with
the assistance of our attentive Senator
the application of Weaverville will be
decided at an early day.
Year: 1876

THE FoURTH.-W learn that Mrs
Cochran will give ball in the evening
in celebration of the Centennial Fourth
We are not advised as to particulars but
are willing to testify that if she does il
will be II ball worthy of the occasion.-
1t appears then that the ensuing Fourth
will not pass off without any recognition
whatever, as has been the case on one or
two occasions.
Year: 1876

OPENING THE RoADs.-Pete Van
Matre came IN from his place with
wagon this week, breaking the road


through mud and snow. Sheriff Phil
brook broke a trail through the snow
over the divide between Bowerman's
and Louis Olsen's, on the Trinity Center
road. He says that for about mile
near the summit it was very tough work,
the snow being five feet deep in places.
Year: 1876

ANOTHER SLIDE.-Mr. W. f. Smith
informs us that very large landslide
recently occurred at Red Hill at the
claims of the Jacobs Brothers. He was
not able to give us full particulars, but
had learned that large section Of the
mountain had slid down covering the
alfalfa field on the fat below. Verify
this seems to be the winter in which the
mountains are moving.
Year: 1876

GooD TEMPLARs LECTURE.-Judge
G. f. Williams will deliver an address
before Beacon Lodge at its next regular
meeting. The Judge has selected an eX-
cellent theme for his powers and those
who have heard him speak need not be
told that he will deal with it in an able
manner,
Year: 1876

WAIT FOR THEM.-Karsky & Abra-
bans will soon receive The first INSTALL
ment of Spring and Summer goods and
before the 10th day of May will have on
hand the largest stock of Dry Goods
and Clothing ever displayed in this mar
kat
Year: 1876

cause they are In contrast with the tenptes
Of modern construction just as aged man appears
older when in company with child. One has
idea OF what the ancient really is until he has seen the
places and objects familiar to great men, The solid
ity and massyeness combined with beauty and profu
OF ornament winch is 10 be witnessed in The old
buildings OF Europe impress the spectator with an IDEA
Of the intense energy which must have caused sucn
works The cathedrals of Europe give evidence OF de-
gree OF earnestness unknown TO our times and OF re
giOus zeal which is amazing OF the men OF Europe, the
only who represents the spirit OF old Europe Bis
resemble those Of the who have lett
behind them In stone such evidences OF power. In
Europe the old still ressts the Memories OF old
customs keep back the masses from rapid progress.
Before is possible for Europe to embrace Republican
ideas there be slow progressive growth OF liberal


ideas Christianity has been In the past the great lever
of civilization in Europe, and II win he so IN the future
From the maze OF mystery and legend there yet 20
CLEAN light which is 10 be beacon for all tpe
world and from Europe will come In the future the
music to which the world will listcn".
Year: 1876

ONLY $1,000 ~ GOLD NEEDED NOW To SECURE
THEM FOR THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM.
The trustees of the Metropolitan Museum Of
Art have been making strenuous exer0ns since Friday


last 10 obtain the $4,000 in gold necessary for securing
the collection Of Kurium recently discovered
by Cen di CesnOla and had succeeded last evening IN
obtaining subscriptions amounting TO $4,000 in gold
Yesterday was the last of the three days allowed Gen. di
Cesnoa by the British Museum for deciding whether he
would accept s offer of 100000, but the trustees sent
cable dispatch to him last night stating the measure OF
their success and their confidence that with two days
more time they would be able 10 reach the required
amount. They asked him to extend the time. Great
satisfaction expressed by the trustees at the public
spirit shown by the subscribers. one OF them lady, is
said 10 have promised 100000 1t Is understood that
Mr. Gladstone and many other eminent Englishmen are
anxious that this collection shall be obtained for the Brit


sh Museum I'll stated to be much finer than the other
Cesnoa collection now in the Museum Of Art, but added
10 that would make by far the finest collection OF the kind
in the world The trustees think 1t would be dscredt
10 American generosity and energy to allow England to
gain possession OF it, especially since they are within


81 900 Of the required TO gain it. Gen. d Ces-
noa it ia understood much prefers that America shall
get the treasures that they may be united with the other
collection The of the subscribers were not mado
public last evening but will be given soon as the list
Is completed.
Year: 1876

ber The argument is that this section does not
apply to electors that its language is expressly lin
tied to State officers and members of the Legislature
and members of Congress and that all elector is not
State officer; and that, moreover, the period
OF thirty-fve days would carry the canvass beyond
the first Wednesday in December, when the electors
are to vote for President while the act of 1917
specially names the Tuesday after the fourth Mon
day in November. Gov. Sterns has no opinion nor
desire on this subject and politically the question is
not OF great Importance as a majority of the State
Canvassing Board are Republicans; but this question
must be settled before the canvassing begins. This
probably will not be before the end OF this week,
after which, however, if the returns all in, the
canvasslng should begin.


l have no doubt that the State has been carried
for Hayes and Wheeler by small majority, which
ought to be increased largely if proof can be made
OF Democratic frauds, of voting b. Georgians and
Alabamians, of intimidation, and other methods of
illegaty increasing the Democratic majorites. The
difficulties of getting proof are however, consider
able The distances are great The counties
trolled by Democratic white men are unsafe to be
visited by United States commission or q Republi-
can. except under the protection Of troops.
If such proofs are to be received or
are necessary they will be. submitted so
far as practicable. There is reason to apprehend
unfairness in the canvassng board or the part of
the Governor if he makes the canvass. Gov. sSterns
and Secretary of State McLin and Controller Cow
gill are men of the highest character, and there is
only this to be said Of AttorneyGencral Cooke, that
while his Republican colleagues have prudeBtly
Trained from expressing any opinion to the
result of the election, and Secretary McLin has
even resigned tho editorship of a Republican
newspaper here on account of his relation to
the canvass Mr.. Cooke has pledged himself
in public telegram sent North under
his signature that Florida has gone for Tilden by
1000 majority. The canvass will not believe, be
completed until Dec. D. nor if the State is close
now appears, will the result positively be known
until that time. Meantime inpatient walters
learn nothing new by sending urgent tcegrams to
Tallahassee. w. T.. CHANDLER.
Year: 1876

The curve Of pressure, though singularly irregular
kent its downward tendency till last night when slow
rise began Temperature has very slightly declined The
outlook is on the whole somewhat favorable


For this city and vicinity cooler cloudy and partially
clearing weather may be expected the Improvement
being more marked later in the day. there Is not how
ever prospect clear skies and settled weather to fol-
law after the present storm departs
Year: 1876

And so we have met here again, love;
Here is my hand once more:
And with it the heart, now stricken-
SO proud in the days Of yore.
knew not how much that loved you,
When that word was spoken by me
That sundered our lives that night, dear.
And sent you over the sea.
Here have sat all alone. love,


In the first fresh hours of spring.
When the blackbird hnedthe twilight
With the songs;that 1t used to sing
In the golden fall Of that autumn
That buried my hearts delight
|. But never a song could sing love,
In the calm Of the falling night.
have waited long by this gate, love.
For gleam Of the days Of old.
When the sunsets OF summer came down, love,
On their wings Of amber and gold.
And fingered amongst the tassels


or that bright laburnum tree
There was glory above. mid the branches,
But never gleam for me.
You thought that my heart was cold. love,
knew that It seemed so them
But maidens Of seventeen years, dear.
Are not to be judged with men.
There's beauty OF trust we must soar to.
There's love to which we must grow.
And these years have unsaid that word. dear,
That spoke to you long ago.
There's lingering kiss on my lips, love
IL has lain since yours touched mine;
There's love in my life that is yearning
To cling to your heart as its shrine;
All now you have taken that kiss. love-
Aud with it crushed out the past;
have waited long. long at the old gate
have waited. but found you at last
Year: 1876

LONDON, May 3.-The Press Aseocia-
ton reports the following: We under.
atand that in consequence OF the dis.
satisfaction caused by the proclamation
giving effect to the royal titles bill, and
which does not limit the Use OF the title
Of empress strictly to India, Sir Henry
James will give notice in the house 90.
morrow that he will move q resolution
equivalent TO q vote of censure, to the
effect that the proclamation does no.
fulfill the pledges given by the govern
meat during the debate on the royal
titles bill, aud therefore the vote on the
bill was taken under misconception.
Toe marquis of Harrington will ask
Disraeii for al opportunity to discuss
the above motion.
Year: 1876

CLEVELAND, May 3-Everything is
now quiet at Massill0n and other min
ing districts. Last evening threats were
made and several shots fired at War
mingtOn mine, but nothing more was
done. This morning a number Of new
miners went into the Warrington mine,
and ale working under the protection OF
the militia. The old strikers declare
they will never go to work under the re-
ductiOn.