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Year: 1872

The hard-hearted policemen, who are


generally of opinion that human nature


is thoroughly debased, scooped a man


up Monday night, and dragged him To
the statiOn-house, where a charge OF


drunkenness was preferred against him.
In the lacOnic language of the docket,
he was ndrunk," as it were. The sum


of three hundred and fifty dollars was


found upon his person. When the cir


cumstances Of his case We're laid before


the Recorder yesterday morning, a fine


of five dollars was imposed, which was


taken out of his pile, and the remain-


der handed back to him. He did
not take the money and walk off with a
selfish chuekle, eursing all hands, as
people of ignoble minds are in the habit
of doing. No, but he thought sorrow
fully of the poor fellows that were incar-
cerated like himself all nigSE and re-
flected feelingly on the possible fact that
they could not pay for their nights
lodging, and might, therefore, have to
work it out on the chain gang. This
hero of the gutter then showed the stuff
that was in him. He counted twelve
acknowledges that were fined five dol
lars each, who could not pay. He VOL
unteered the cash, and got the whole
dozen out of the serape at once. The
satisfaction which he felt all day may
be better imagined than described. He
remembered that is a great work of
mercy to ransom prisoners, and he en-
joys his reward |


Having walked forth from the stations
house bursting with happiness, reflect
ing ON the moral beauty of his actions;
the whole squad of liberated bibers
followed him, and each in turn asked him
to drink and allowed him to pay. They
would not deprive him of the honor and
comfort of paying. The natural result of
all this was his second arrest and incar-
ceratiOn in Adams street station-hOuse
so early in the day that he was perfectly
sober again at ten O'clock last night, so
that he had leisure to inquire into the
condition of his felIow-prisoners. He
made strict inquiries, and became fas-
cinated by the misfortunes of two
women, who were held ON some frivol-
Gus charge. He viii liberate them this
3--L
Year: 1872

As a definition Of ourprcsent Govern
mont he found between the grand diyi-
sions of Monarchy on the one hand and
Democracy on the other, 36th sub
division, viz : Stratocracy, "a Military
Government" The cry was that there
was too much military, toe much talk
Year: 1872

would be held, and that the American
people would pass a resolution hurting
Grant from power TIE United States
Government was converted into a gilt
association, faro bank, and Offices were
sold, bet and preferred in proportion to
the temptation. Congress, though, was
the real holder Of the purse strings Of
the nation, and it was with them to re-
duce the public debt.
Year: 1872

Mr.. Johnson produced the statistics
to show that during his administration,
there was balance Of 2I2 millions Of
dollars more saved than during the same
time Of Grants administration. He read
largely from message Of lis which
showed the rapid per ccntum Of increase
Of the expenses OF Government as com
pared with the increase in population,
and showed that in three years Of peace
since the war, the expenses had been
within u fraction MS large as they lad
been III The preceding seycnty-two years
This was tho work Of g. tGo-thirds in
CONGRESS.
Year: 1872

were anti-constitutional, and centraIizing
in their tendency, taking the powerfrom
the people. There was little di1oroncsin
all of them, they varied only in size.
They helped to bring all the trouble on
the country Let Senators be elected
by the people too, this would result in
the improvement and exaltation OF the
Senate. Look at the present Senate.
and compare it with The times Of Clay,
wasn't it dwarfed? 1t was much easier
to buy q Legislature than buy aud con.
troll a people. lIc alluded to he Civil
Year: 1872

lie stated that his visit TO N'asl ;iile
On this occasion was not ior the purpose
OF making speeches, and he had not left
home with such purpose. But thing
had taken Q turn, and he had departed
from that purpose, and appeared at the
request Of numerous citizens, many Of
them agreeing with him, some not agrec-
ing, to discuss the anomalous posture
Of public affairs.
Year: 1872

was no favjrite Of lis, but the present
Administration ought to be turned Out.


He ought never tohayo been there. lie
thought the principle Of atmospheric
pressure ought to be tried. Expcl the
miasmatic, malariouy air and take tic
chances for pure oir coming in.


Notwithstanding the Democratic party
had been badly treated and marched IN
to tho
Year: 1872

wFALL cL0THING-Mr. John H. Muhlhausens
pleasant tailoring establishment, at ais King street
has Just been supplied with fine STOCK OF FALL
GOODS, selected with much care and discrimination
Just such stock as tasteful people like examine
and select frem. Mr. MS customers have the ad-
vantage of his Is years experience in the selection
OF goods and styles of make up Those who begin
TO feel the need Of Fall and Winter clothing should
by all means, call at his place before getting
measured.
Year: 1872

Aphysician in Western Massac hu sctts
recently had a lady patient who for sew.
leral weeks had been suffering from


nausea, general prostratiom and other
symptoms Of slow poisoning. Failing
to discover the cause Of the symptoms,
ms last resort, the doctor requested her
to move from her chamber, the walls Of
which were covered with paper of a
very light shade of green; so light, in
deed, that In the evening 1t could scarce
|ly be distinguished from white. After
leaving the room the symptoms imme-


tiately disappeared, and the patient rap


idly recovered. A sample Of the paper


was analyzed and found to contain a


large quantity Of arsenic. 1t was estima-
ted that every square foot of this limo.
cent looking paper contained an amount
of the poison equivalent to five grains
OF arsenious acid, or double the fatal
dose for an adult person. This, in the
moist, warm weather OF last July and


August, was amply sufficient to keen
the air Of a room constantly imprcgna-
ted with the poison, and any person oc-
cupying such room would be as cer-
tainly poisoned as though the arsenic
had been taken into the stomach.
Year: 1872

NEW YORK, November 6.-The sTrib-


unc" tomorrow will publish til. follow
ling:


"A Card. The undersigned resumes


the editorship of the Tribune" which
he rclinquished on embarking in amoth-
Ter line OF business six months ago.


Henceforth it shall be his endcavor to


make this thoroughly independent


journal, treating all parties and political


movements with judicial fairness and
candOr, but counting the favor and de-
preciating the wrath Of no one. If he
can hereafter say any thing that will
tend heartily to unite the whole Ameri-
can people on the broad platform OF
universal amnesty and impartial suffrage
he will gladly do SO. For the present,
however, he can best commend that
consummation by silence and forbear-
ance. The victors in our late struggle
can hardly fail to take the whole subject
Of Southern rights and wrongs into
early and earnest consideration, and to
them, for the present, he RENTS il.


"Since he will never again be can
didate for any Office, and is not in full
nccord with either Of the great parties
which have hitherto divided the country.
he will be able and will endeavor to
give wider and steadier regard to the
progress of science, Industry and the
useful arts than a partisan journal can
do. And he will not be provoked to
indulgence in those bitter personalities
which are the recognized bane Of Jour-
nalism. Sustained by a generous public,
he will do his best TO make the Tribune
q power In the broader field II now con-
as when human freedom was
in.perll il was in the arena Of political
"HoRACE GREELEY.


"New York, November 6, 1872
Year: 1872

Captain Kennedy, OF the Sixth precinct. yester-
day notified Coroner Young that the remains OF a
female infant had been found in the vault attached
to the premises 1872 Canal street. Anna Shnder-
lin, woman living in the house. has been arrested
she is also suspected Of having thrown the body
into the vault. Anna will be detained In custody
I'LL the matter shall have been fully investigated.
Year: 1872

The CINCINNATI CoNyESTIoS.-We We agree fully
with the following suggestions which we find in
the New York Uor1d Of yesterday:


I'VE must leave the Cincinnati Convention TO
Republican control. 1t is a movement which orr
gluated inside the Republican party: it assemblies
Republican call supported by Republican H.
doisements. 1t will be OF no Importance except so
far as it makes II schism and split in the Hepubh
can party. Democratic interference would be not
only an impertinence, but fatal political blum
der. Let us .eave these Republicans to act accord
ing to their own impulses and their views OF pub
lie duty. Ii the Democratic party likes what
they do we can afterwards indorse it; but if they
founder and make a iiasco, let us keep clear OF all
esponSihllIty for their mistakes. Whether We
VIII inuorse repudiate their action. is question
which We must hold in reserve, to be decide! by
the Democratic National Convention when IT as
sembes" ="


The Democratic party is in no way responsible
for the Cincinnati Convention; none of its prom
iuent men have had any hand IN getting it up
and that they should avoid its management or th'
responsibility OF its action, is sound advice.
Year: 1872

The BALL LAST NraHr-The ball at
Friends new building last night, was
one of the most brilliant affairs ever
given in Wheeling. The company was
composed OF our first and most fashion
able ladies and gentlemen, and great
deal of care was exercised BY the man
ayers in admitting no others. The
appearance OF the ball room with from
eighty to one hundred couples on the
floor at once, was more brilliant. and
presented sight rarely seen here, outs
side OF strictly private gatherings. The
rooms we're furnished splendidly, and
the rich furniture supplied by Mr.
Friend for the occasion, aided in the
success OF the affair. The ladies Dress
ing room was perfect boudoir OF beauty
and taste. The music was furnished
by Kramer's band, and was all that
could be desired. The supper was
spread in the upper room OF the build
ing. and was served in Behler's best
style. The tables fairly grosned under
their load of good things. But in all
points the hall was a success, and one
that has never before bee0 equsled
,.ere.
Year: 1872

A MAGNIFICENT PIANo.-A square
grand of the famous Steinway make
Just purchased by MIR. Henry Wallace
of this city, may be seen and heard al
V. Harding's warerooms, No. 100 Mar
ket street This piano has a most
liquid and lovely tone, coupled with
great depth and power Of sound. Such
ia the perfection of the mechanism and
the variety OF tone Of the Steinway
Piano, that whether for accompaniment
to the softest aud sweetest voice, or the
production Of the most brilliant instru-
mental music, their capacities and tone
resources amply suffice for all the de
mauds that Gamble made upon them
We congratulate Mr.. W. upon hls
choice OF piano forte, and we have no
doubt his example will be initiated by
our citizens who contemplate the pur
chase OF piano forte, and who can ap
preciate the difference between a first
class, a second class and third class
instrument.
Year: 1872

DIvoRcE.-The great Sensational play
of Divorce, as rendered by the Fifth
Avenue Theatre Combination at Wash.
ington Hall last night gave the greatest
satisfaction to the large audience pres.
ent. The play is full OF striking and
i'm pressive situations, and the dialogue
is interesting, witty and attractive. The
play keeps up the interest to tie end


Tie play was produced under the most
discouraging disadvantages. The ga
went out once in all the hall, and the
footlights could not be used, candles
being substituted. Notwithstanding
these discoursgements, the performance
was one OF the best ever given in the
city, and If the Combustion ever again


visits Wheeling they are sure OF a
crowded and most fashionable audience.
Year: 1872

Run AWAY esterday morning a
horse attached to a cart, and belonging
to Frank Schwartz, WAS engaged In
hauling ice to the brewery on Jefferson
street. Taking a frantic notion into
his head, he ran away on the extension
of Fourth street, between Madison and
Jefferson streets. The street was slip.
perry and has a good pitch to the west
80 as to make the running away easier,
he took short turn as he got opposite
the residence of Ira Powell, on Fourth
street, and made plunge through the
front door, taking the door, cart, and
part of the masonry into the parlor,
creating great CONSERVATION among the
family. Ira says he likes horses in
their proper place, and he is now more
than ever convinced that horses place
is not in gentlemsn's parlor.
Year: 1872

SERIOUSLY INJURED. - Yesterday
morning as Jacob Warden, City Col.
lector, was passing down the City build
ing steps, he slipped on the ice and fell
striking the back Of his reck and head
on the steps, receiving serious injury.
He was picked up in an unconscious
state aud taken to bis residence. All
day yesterday be lay entirely uncon-
scious, nor did he recover his conscious
meas until about six o'clock last eve
ming. His friends were greatly alarmed
at his condition and grave fears for his
recovery were expressed last night. We
deeply regret the accident to our friend
and sincerely trust that be may speed
ily recover.
Year: 1872

The GRAND CIR BALL.-The grand
gift ball Of the Nail City Boat Club to
be given to night at Turner Hall, will
be a grand success, we are assured. A
very large number Of tickets have been
sold, each one of which entities the
holders to a chance in the several beau
tiful prizes the club has determined &c
present to those who favor them with
their presence.
Year: 1872

The fair and supper Tor the benefit o.
Island Mission Chapel. held last night
at Mr.. Griffith's residence, on the
Island, was complete success and will
be continued tonight All who wish
to enjoy themselves should be there.
Year: 1872

The city press generally sent gentle
men. and those who knew their huSi-
ness. to the late State Fair at this
place; and the reports they made, were
elaborate and just. The New York
sun is an exception it had il man here.
whose letter WAS most ridiculous H.
we'll as mnlruthtul. We copy II good
share of it that our readers NAV see
what pap this Greeley organ furnishes
Its readers. The correspondent was on
the same train that Thought Mr.. Gree
ley.
Year: 1872

THE CusroM OF TREATING - If l
could persuade all the young people OF
Emira never to treat each other, nor be
treated, l think one.half the danger from
strong drink would be gone. If / can.
uot get you to sign the total abstinence
pledge binding until you ere twenty-five,


| would be glad to have you promise
three things First, never to drink on the
sly. alone Second, never to drink social
ly, treated or being treated and, Third,
when you drink do it opealy and in the
presence Of some man or woman whom
you respect. Now, boys, if you want to
be generous and treat each other, why
not select some other shop? Suppose as
you 60 by the post.ofice, you say, "come
boys, come in and take some stamps"
These stamps will do your friends a real
good, and will cost you no more than
drinks all round. Or go by the tuiors
store, and say, "Boys, come in aud take
a box of collars. Walk up to the coun-
ter free and generous, and say, "What
style will you have?" Why not treat to
collars as we'll as treat to drinks Or 60
by confectioner's and propose to take
chocolate drops all round. Or say, "Boys
take newspaper" Or say. OH stand
L jack-knife all round" How does it
happen that we have fallen into habit
almost compulsory Of social drinking ?
You drink many time when asked to,
when really you do not want to. When
man has treated you you feel mean and
Indebted. and keep sort of account cur
rent in your mind, and treat him. And
so in the use of just that agent, which at
the very best is dangerous one, you
join hand in hand to help each other to
ruin, instead Of hand in hand TO help each
other to temperance. .-Thos. X Beecker.
Year: 1872

the Quaker took his place by his sde,giv-
ing the new conner the middle Of the seat.
The driver, who was half frightened out
of his wits, now set forward ut rapid
rate. The lively gentleman soon recov-
cred his vivacity. He was especially ia
cetious on the Quaker's prowcss. you
are a rum Quaker, why you don't quake
worth ccut"


"l'm not Shaking Quaker, it that's
what thee means"


"Of the Hickory or rather Of the
Old Hickory stripe, should say" re.
torted the lively mau. But the Quaker
relapsiug into his usual onosylables, the
conversation tagged. Sooner than we
expected, the coach stopped where We
we're to have supper and change OF
horses. We had deferred re.distribu-
tion of our effects until We had reached
the place, as the dim light of the coach
lamp would have rendered the process
somewhat difficult. 1t was now necessa-
ry, however that it should be attended
to at once, as our jovial companion had
previously announced his Intention of
leaving us at this point. He proposed a
postponement until after supper, which
he offered to go and order.


May" urged the Quaker with an ap-
proach to abruptness, aud laying his hand
on the others arm, business before
pleasure, and for business there is no time
like the present"


"Will thee be good enough to search
the prisoner ?" he said to me, still keep
ing his hand, in friendly way, upon the
passengers arm. l did so, but not one
of the stolen articles could be found.


He must have got rid of them in the
COACH" the gay gentleman suggested, and
Immediately offered to go iu search.


Stop" thundered the Quaker, tight
euing his grasp. The man turned pale
and struggled to release his arm. In an
instant one of the Dcrriugers was leveled
at his head.


"Stir hand or foot and you are dead
man."


The Quaker must have been awfully
excited so completely to forget bath the
language aud the principles of his persua-
sion. Placing the other pistol in my
hand, with directions to FIRE at either OF
the two men that made suspicious
movement, he went to work on the Lotha-
rio, from whose pockets, in less time than
it takes to tell it, he produced every item
Of the missing property, to the utter
amazement OF the two ladies. who had
begun, in no measured terms, to remon-
stratc against the shameful treatment the
gentleman was receiving. The Quaker,
| need scarcely add, was no Quaker at
all, but shrewd detective, who had been
set on the track Of band Of desperadoes
Of whom our middle. aged frieud-who
didn't looE near SO middle. aged when his
wig was off-was the chief. The robbery
had been adroitly planned, The leader
Of the gang had taken passage in the coach
and after learning, as he supposed, our
defenceless condition, had given the sig.
nal to his companions by throwing out
the scrap of paper already mentioned.
After tho unexpected capture of the first
robber, it was attempted to save the boo
ty by secretly passing it to the accomplice,
still believed to be unsupported. who
counted on being able to make off with
1t at tho next stopping place.


The result was that both, for season,
"did the state some service"
Year: 1872

FROM the DalClm0re American.


On Wednesday a gentleman oi


this city smarting under the terri.


bic heat of the weather bethought


himself of the pleasant country seat


OF a relative residing in Hartford


county, distant fourteen miles from
Baltimore, and upon paying said


relative a short visit, and in order


that country life should not be-


come monotonous, he carried with


him favorite fowling piece, a


gun celebrated for its scattering


propensities. In due time the cit3


gentleman was safely quartered at


the country seat, and on the Sec
ond day proposed hunt for squir-


rels. The proposition was &C.
cepted by the country brother in
law, and after trudging about two
miles the city sp srtsman spied


what be supposed to be large
gray squirrel asleep upon the limb
of a tree. To take aim and fire
was but the work of an instant.
and when the sportsman stopped
down to pick up his squirrel he
was staggered by a peculiar blow
upon the.side of his nose, and be-
fore be could regain a perpendic-
ular position another stinging blow
was left upon the left side of his
nasal. He then discovered that
the supposed squirrel was a
hornets nest, the occupants of
which made savage war upon
him, and before he could beat a
retreat his nose and right cheek
were swollen to an enormous size.
The incident required the unfor-
tunate Blltimorian to remain
housed for three days, and upon
returning to Baltimore on Satur-
day he accounted for the unusual
size of his nose by stating that he
had been poisoned, by the sting of
spider, The country
brotherin law gave the true YER
sion of the affair, and an oyster sup
per has been agreed as a promise
that the story shall lot reach the
ears of friends of the hornet,nest !
sportsman.
Year: 1872

SNAIL PASTURES NEAR PARIs.-
In the district of Champagne the
cultivators have made good some
of their losses by the war in the
rearing of snails for the Paris mar
ket, where they bring from two to
three francs per hundred, and
which are known by the name OF


Champagne oysters, as famous In
their way as the Strasburg pates
de toie gras. During the summer
after heavy dew or rain, the pea
SAINTS catch the snails as they
crawl out, with house on back, for
promenade; contractors buy up
the molIusces, inclose them in a
kind of park, fatten them on sal
ads, thyme, mint, parsley, etc.
When large enough not to pass
through a ring of a certain size
they are fit for the table--or are
supposed to te.
Year: 1872

tbs reported that man in Gin
cinnati fell frem the top Of a four
story building, the other day. to
the stone sidewalk beneath, with.
out being Injured in the least.
He was life insurance agent, and
struck on his cheek. At the time
of bis fall he was leaning on the
edge of the roof, showing his pa.
pers at a painter whom he had
treed on a swinging scaffold un.
derneath.-S. Louis Democrat
Year: 1872

!; An Eastern editor participated
recently in the bIissful operation
OF house cleaning He was in


trustel with the, artistic operation
of painting. the Kitchen chairs
He finished and sat'down on it
to. paint the Others They had
to, build a FIRE nadsr the chair to
thaw him off 1T ruined the chair,


but be has bay window set in


his pants, and they are now about


as good as new
Year: 1872

The Clarksville Tobacco Leaf
SAYS of Andrew Johnsun: at is
little singular that the measure
of his ambition is always full just
when he proposes to see if it
would hold something more"
Year: 1872

johnson wants the people of
Tennessee to admit they were
very guilty during the war, and
then wants them to vote for him
to go to Congress and say so.
Humphl This scould be licking
the hand that smites you.-Win-
chester Home Journal.
Year: 1872

A New York Judge has decided
that signs and banners across the
street are illegal distractions, as a
street is not the mere surface of
the earth, but embraces also the
light and air above it.