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Year: 1872

MARRIAGE OF THE EMpERoR OF CHNA.-His
Imperial Majesty the Emperor Of China was
married to the bride elect, Alute, in Pekin, ON
the 10th of October. The lady was escorted
in state to the palace, but beyond this there
was very little demonstration of outside show.
The fulAlment of this solemn engagements
emancpatss the youthful monarch from the
Cabinet trammels of the Eastern regency. His
marriage makes him of full age according to
the State and throne laws of the Empire and he
win, consequently, henceforth rule indepen-
IDENTIFY Of the direction of the empress dowager
and empress mother. This fact in itself, renders
the event Of the matrimonial union of great
importance 10 the peoples Of the outside world
OF the boy Emperor of China little is known
10 foreigners. That little is not, it is said,
encouraging for . continuance of friendly
relations between China and the great
Christian Powers; but it may be that the
alarmists are excited, or mistaken, over or in
their inferences as to the consequences.
Year: 1872

attention Of the Christian world is not new.


It is almost as old as the Chair Of st. Peter.


When Constantine abandoned Rome and estab-
lished the seat Of imperial power in Constanti-
nople the Bishop of the ancient city of the
.Cmsars found himself to be the one well
established and generally recognized authority;
and whether the Isidore Decretals be true or
false, he did claim to have temporal as well as
spiritual authority over large section Of the
Western Empire. His claims, it is true, were
called in question; but after the lapse and the
conflicts Of many centuries they were in q
qualified form confirmed, first by Pepin, after
wards by Charlemagne, and later by Otho the
Great At the festival of Christmas the last
year Of the eighth century, in the Church of st.


Peter, Leo the Third placed on the head of
Charlemagne the imperial crown and hailed


him Emperor Of the Romans. Then the
large grants Of territory made to the Chair
of st. Peter by Pepin were confirmed;


and while the Roman Empire was estab-
lished the Pope took his place among the
temporal rulers Of the world. Many
years later, when Italy was in wreck
and ruin: and when the Holy Father
was in serious trouble, the Great Otho came
to the rescue of the Holy Father; the corona
tion act was repeated; thk Pope gave away
the Empire and was reinstated in his possess
sions; the compact was renewed between the
Pope and the Cesar, and thus was estab-
lished that Holy Roman Empire which,
with varying fortune, lasted until the
times of the First Napoleon. Over
Year: 1872

Relmann's Journal gives a formula
for the preparation of what is claimed
to be the most beautiful of all known
white colors. To prepare this, for each
hundred pounds of wool are to be taken
three pounds of alum, two pounds of
sulphuric acid, one pound of cream of
tartar, and three-eighths of on ounce of
anhyd1ous iodine violet. In this the
wool is to be immersed for an hour, ata
temperature Of 104degrees Fahrenheit.
The iodine violet must be blueish, and
the quantity to be used will vary slight
ly in amount with the tome Of the de-
sired white. A fresh blth of three
pounds of chloride of barium is also to
be made, and into this the blued wool
is to be introduced and left for two
hours, at a temperature of 104 Fab.
The result is a deposit of sulphate Of
barytes in the wool, Which retained a
quantity OF sulphuric acid from the
first bath. This gives to the wool a
beautiful white, and increases its
weight about 18 per cent. The use Of
the chloride of barium is, it is said,
preferable to the chalking Of white
goods, and for whitening the woods il,
question.


Ir is proposed, instead of killing the
Communists, to set them at work re-
building the public buildings of Paris
which tho. I 'rnvrl
Year: 1872




Last night, DR.. j. T. Mcmillan, a
young dentist of this place. who was
returning from visit to North Middle
town, a small country village in this
county (situated about ten miles north
east from here), was found by q negro
man employed by Mr.. Frank Ford, and
who was returning home from Paris,
about half-past nine o'clock, in an in
sensible condition, and almost frozen to
death. We give the Doctors own &C.
count of his Journey, and his miracu-
lous escape from the icy clutches of the
grim monster:


II started from North Middletown
at six and half o'clock, with sufficient
wrapping, as I thought, to protect me
from cold. After having proceeded
about three miles on my journey, my
feet became very cold. By stamping
my feet upon the floor of the buggy,
Imagined I was perfectly warm, as my
feet troubled me no longer, and the
cold sensations through my body
ceased. /, however, felt dull and
sleepy, like a man who is drunk. I
didn't care for anything. At this point
I believe I began to freeze, and ought
to have known it, but felt so comfort
able that 1 did not examine my
situation. After I had driven about
three miles further my hat was
blown off, but, being in q hurry to
reach Paris, I did not stop to hunt for
it. When I had proceeded, perhaps a
mile further, letting the reins lie on
the bottom Of the buggy, and paying
no attention to my driving, my horse
SHE'D off the side of the road and ran
upon q rock pile. 1 then attempted to
get the lines and pull him off when I
discovered had lost the entire use of
my right, and could barely use my left
hand with this one attempted to pull
him off the rocks, but, the buggy
wheels being locked, I could not do It,
I then got out of my buggy, and in
doing so struck the bridge of my nose
across the wheel and cut it severely,
I went to the head of the
horse took hold of the bit and at
tempted to pull him around, but he
would not move. I then commenced to
unharness him, with the expectation of
pulling the buggy off the rocks myself,
feeling all the time very sleepy. When
had almost completed the task of un
hitching the horse from the buggy, the
desire for sleep became so great that /
could bear it no longer, and I laid down
upon the rocks by the side of the horse
and went to sleep. I must have lain
there some fifteen or thirty minutes,
when I was aroused by the boy who
found me. Upon his asking me where
he should take me, I told him
to Paris, still not being aware
of my critical condition. Upon arriv'
ing in Paris my feet were put in cold
water, which entirely, I think, cured
them, as they do not hurt me this
morning. My left hand does not give
me much pain, and think will be al
right in a few days; but my right hand
was badly frozen; nothing seemed te
do it any good, and am afraid shall
lose three, if not all four Of my fingers.
Last night when I arrived in Paris,
could give no account of myself, bu
this morning, I remember every Incl
| dent
Year: 1872

In conclusion may refer to the fact
that the appearance of ice and seals so
near the Newfoundland coast at this
early portion of the season is sugges-
tive of another abundant harvest of oil
for the fishermen of that island.
Year: 1872

At noon to-day we spoke the brig
Brentano, bound from Halifax to st.
Johns. She had lost her upper top
mast in gale on the previous evening,
and large quantity Of her canvas had
been carried away.
Year: 1872

The Washington Chronicle has information
that It has been determined to hold the National
Democratic Convention somewhere in the West,
and probably in May.


Before condemning General Grapk and his
friends, would it not be well for his Opponents
to ask: "What pledge which he made to the peo-
pie has he violated2 Or what plank in the Re-
publican platform on which he was elected has
he repudiated, either by word or action Or
what policy has he attempted to enforce against
the will of the people5"


The Buffalo Express says: "of the nearly two
hundred Republican papers in the State, not
more than half dozen are opposed to the re-
nomination of General Grant, And there is
equal unanimity among the people,"
Year: 1872

Somebody wants to know why the rail-
road companies don't give their passengers
on the evening trains light enough to read
by? The lamps now in use give just enough
light to tempt reader to ruin his eyes, and
it is wonder the subject has not been sug-
gested before. The defect is one that can be
easily remedied, and it is certainly absur d
that our cars, otherwise so palatial, should
continue to suffer from it.
Year: 1872

Said Mr.. Froude to a reporter in search of
knowledge: II pronounce the on in my
name like 90 in fool" The reporter fears
that there is smack of personality about
that answer, though he can't tell just where
it comes in.
Year: 1872

WAsHIEGToNs February 8.


SENATE.


Senator Fenton presented petition
from the New York merchants, favor
ing reform ef the civil service and
in the seizure of the books of mer-
chants. He said that the subject was
one of the first importance. The sub
ject Of this petition be said was large
and was embraced in the custom
service bill which he would take up
as soon as the amnesty bill was dis
posed OF.


Senator Edmunds spoke at great
length upon the Treaty of Washing
ton, and claimed that from the record
of evidence we have demonstrated be-
yOud beyond any reasonable cavil not
only that the letter but the text of
the treaty fairly includes the making
of these consequential claims. He
continued: 81 do not say includes
paying them; that Is one of the mat
ters which we agreed to arbitrate. It
may be that they will be decided
against Us. That is another question.
But the right to make these claims
and have the fair and unbiased iudg-
ment of the tribunal of arbitration
upon them is found in the very letter
of the treaty. 1t is found in the fact
that for years the English government
and nation had had notice of the fact
that these damages were accruing;
had had notice OF the fact that they
were a part Of the claim and a part of
the ground for reimbursement which
the people of the United States thought
was just and proper ground for re-
imbursement.


81 hope, in the interest of honor and
peace that the reports Of the wish on
the part Of England to repudiate the
treaty are newspaper canards; If how
ever, upon obtaining this infOrma-
ton, which l hope we shall ask for, it
shall appear that these reports are
true, it will be subject for earnest
conversation; and steps of prepara-
ton and precaution should be taken
in order that our honor and our just
rights may be upheld I hope, there
fore that a resolution may be adopted
at this time unanimously"


At the conclusion of Mr.. Edmunds'
remarks Mr.. Morton obtained the
floor but gave way to Mr.. Trumbull.
Year: 1872

ALBANY, June p-Mr. Charles h.
Perry, United States Minister at Aspin-
wall, who is now in Albany, has
received the following important infor-
nation from the United States Vice
Consul at Aspiuwall, in relation to the
steamer Edward Stewart. which arrived
at said port on the Dist of May, 1872.
No sooner had the captain lot 60 his
anchor than most Of the crew appeared
at the Consulate and asked for their
discharge. After an investigation into
the case, the Vice Consul deemed it ex-
pedient to discharge them according to
law, the voyage of said vessel having
been continued contrary to contract.
This enraged General Aguero, who
assumed to be in full command Of the
Stewart and all On board, which resulted
in difficulty between the captain OF
the Stewart and General Aguero. The
facts becoming known to the
Vice Consul, he decided not to
clear the ship until ne could fur
ther investigate the matter, whereupon
portion of the crew remaining
threatened the life of Captain PennelI,
and the Vice Consul was obliged to call
upon the Prefect for a military force to
restore order on board, but before his
request was granted by the PreEect, the
United States steamship Wyoming
came into port, and at the request of
the Vice Consul, force was immedi-
ately sent by Commander Davis to board
the Stewart. Before the force could
reach the vessel the offenders made
their escape. The case of the Stewart
is entirely different from that OF the
famous Virginius and the Vice Consul
has decided to detain her in the port Of
Aspinwall for the present, as the best
means to protect American property.
Year: 1872

WHEELING finds that her present
water works are inadequate to supply
the growth ofpopulation, and it tappesrs
that addition must be made to the works
or new ones erected. II a set Of works
must be constructed we would advise the
Wheeling people to adopt the Holly"
They would probably cost but little (ii
ANY,, more than the ordinary kind, and
furnish besides the domestic water sup.
ply fire protection.


Within the past few months We have
had repeated evidence ofthe great value
Of the Holly" to US, for beyond a
doubt we have been several times saved
from disasterous conhsgration through
the "Holly."-CsmbtrLpld Daily Nt,cs.
Year: 1872

The most aggrieved man in Wash
ngton just at the present is Senator
lohn A. Logan. Healways complained
Of the manner in which Grant ignored
MIN both in the army and in civil life,
out the latest way which Grant took to
insult him makes him bitterly regret
the day that he undertook to answer
Summers assault on the occupant of the
White House, and to play the conspic-
nous part that he subsequently, took
10 renominating Grant at Philadelphia.
On the day that Grant fed to Long
Branch, Logan had special appoint
ment at the White House on business
partly connected with his constituents


and largely so with his own preferences
with regard to the distribution OF official
patronage in Illinois, the latter to be
TIE reward for the abandonment of his
Liberal associates and his denuncistion
Of them and their principles. When
Logan went to the White House he
found that not only the President had
asbsconded, but also that some influence
had been at work adversely to his local
political interests. The junior Senator
from Illinois has been swearing blue
streak at the President ever since, and
IN some of his stinging remarks upon
tae duplicity, insincerity, and unrelia-
ei!lty OF the Chief Magistrate uncon-
SSeionsly recalls the attitude which be
himself assumed throughout the whole
OF Granite term until bis unexpected
somersault s in the Senate in the reply
Year: 1872




Within the past two months we have
endesvored to keep our readers advised
of the many buildings going up, and
about to be erected, ere the winter sets
in. In the early part of last spring,
building operations did not wear as
bright a prospect as those of the three
preceding years. But yet larger num-
Der of houses, and some quite costly,
have been added, than most of our wise
acres expected The manufacturing in
terest so much needed to make Bridgeton
thriving city, is up to this time like a
tender plant of slow growth The trite
and true saying: "large bodies move slow.
ly," holds good for our community in too
many respects. 1t is true, there is lib
eral spirit visible among a few of our
thorough going business men, who are
ready aud willing at any favorable mo-
ment to assist pecuniarily and otherwise
in starting and rearing a manufactory.
But they cannot move successfully in this
matter, without the united exertions anda
charity cooperation of all our public spir-
tied citizens. 1t is the duty of all to put
their shoulder to the wheel, to work
faithfully and with undivided attention.
The subject richly deserves it, and should
receive it from all we'll wlshers of society.
We are sure, something substantial can
then be done, for sin union there is
strength" Let capable, active, business
men, visit and inspect numerous manu-
featuring establishments; let them inter-
view the managers and overseers of these
mills, learn the ways, modes and con-
struction of these bee-hives; let them in
troduce our city with its advantages, Of
fer inducements in long and easy leases
of property, erect buildings to suit their
ideas and trades, charge only nominal
rent for all money invested, extend to
them such a pressing invitation that they
will come and see the place, and last,
though not least, in showing the different
localities for manufacturing sites, let the
price therefore be fair and tempting one.
make the terms easy and inviting; prom
Using to aid and assist all new comers:
doubly assuring them by word and deed
that their interest shall be our interest,
and that We mean to work for the mutual
benefit of all concerned. Thus we have
practical ideas which speedily acted upon
will eventually turn the tide in their favor.
1t is a pity that we have been idle so
long, but better late than never; let us
be up and doing now. Those who reso-
lutely roll up their sleeves, and attack
the task to be conquered, are far wiser
and generally meet with more success
than those who stand in dainty costumes
wasting time in idle meditatiops.
Year: 1872

STREET BEGGARS. In this section OF
the State there can be no conception Of
the annoyance which tramps and street
beggars give to the inhabitants of those
localities more accessible to the larger
cities. Camden, Burlins ton, Trenton, and
most Of the cities and towns along the
lines of the railroad from Philadelphia to
New York are more or less annoyed by a
class of vagabonds, too lazy to work, and
who get their livelihood either by beg
ging or stealing. They may be found
along the highways, begging of farmers
and others to give them ride from one
point to another. If overtaken by night
fall they either beg nights lodging or
crawl into some barn or outhouse, where
II there is anything worth stealing, they
are sure to carry away with them. Many
farmers keep large dogs to protect them
from that class of intrudeIs. An intelli-
gent dog seems to know them by instinct
Their appearance is generally enough to
alarm dog, or cause apprehension on
the part of an individual. That class of
vagabonds are curse to any community,
aud we should be thankful that there are
so few in this section Of the State AS
railroad facilities increase, however, these
nuisances multiply.


Cur attention was called to this subject
few days since, in witnessing a speci-
men of the tramp species wandering along
the highway from Bridgeten towards Shi-
loh. He had about enough poor whiskey
on board to make him insolent, which in
science be manifested toward all who re-
fused to give him ride in their vehicles.
Such fellows shoald be arrested and lock-
ed up at once, as they are not safe to run
at large. Whether he reached the quiet
settlement of Shiloh to annoy the citizens
of that place, or passed on to a more con-
genial neighborhood, we did not learn.


There are other classes of beggars in
creasing il Bridgeton, which should be
attended to by the proper authorities
They are boys from four to fourteen years
of age, who go about the city in rags and
filth, begging from door to door for cold





victuals. Some of these may be children
of worthy poor who should be sought out
and properly cared for. 1t is evident
that but few of them are of this class.
Our country takes good care of her poor,
and no city is more attentive to those un-
der her jurisdiction than Bridgeton. An
other class of beggars are small boys
whose parents are not aware that they
are engaged in such business as begging
for pennies in the neighborhood of the
Agricultural fair grounds. This is a per-
nicious habit which should be broken up.
as 1t gives strangers an unfavorable i'm
preston OF our ci6y. There is no need
of street begging in Bridgeton or any
where else in Cumberland county, and
We hope 1t may be discountenanced by
all good citizens. Let the worthy poor
be cared for without compelling them to
send their children into the streets beg
ging for bread.
Year: 1872

APPLES. All over the country the re
ports are that for fifty years, thore has
been no apple crop to equal that Of the
present season. All the markets are glut-
ted with the finer qualities, and the cider
presses and still houses are full to over.
flowing. So full indeed that the propri-
etors refuse to receive any more, on the
ground that they will rot before they
can possibly grind them. In some parts
of Monmouth County, right in sight of
rail road atation these proprietors Of or
chards allow people to go into them and
select the best they can find at the rate of
ten cents per bushel. In ordinary years
they would bring at least one or two
dollars for the same quantity of the same
kind. If they were likely to keep we'll,
the present overcrowding could be relieved
by holding on for the winter, but already
symptoms of decay are manifest, and
what cannot be made into cidar, or dis
allied into rum, will either rot or go to
the cattle Still it is blessing to the
poor, that for one season at least, they
can have all the fruit they desire at
prices within their reach.
Year: 1872

svIvania Is now asked to brand with


defeat and shame one Of the most


gallant commanders in the late war
.GencraI John +. Hartranft whose


name Is synonym for her0ism; and


10 prefer III his stead man who Is
now on record in the rebel archives
a having been in conference with the
enemy in the midst of the war, as to
the best means Of forcing a dishOnor-
able peace. Mr.. Buckalcw's votes in
the Senate against all the war meas
ures were bad enough. but in these be
went with his party But this rebel
conference was his own act. aud his
party knew nothing Of it. and would
not have endorsed it under anv cir
cnmstanccs. We are asked to sink
the memories of the war. But is it
necessary that we should reward and
elevate domestic traitors in this wav.
IF we agree to pardon the rebels who
fought for what they believed to be
right, does that include the necessity
Of giving high place to such snakes
in the grass a. this man Buckalew,
who without the courage Of being an
open rebel, was using The cloak Of
LOYALTY to serve the enemy.


These are questions for the indie
pendent voters of PENNSYLVANIA to
consider. The false and scandalous
pretense Of reform set up against
General Hartranft in order to elect
this secret ally Of the rebels. Bucka-
lew. Is too thin to deceive anv one
Buekalew bias had bis hand deep in
the public treasury, and with an ae-
eonnt Of MANY thousand dollars
against him for which he has render
cd no equivalent, he and his friend,
Mcclure. have the assurance TO par
ade themselves a. advocates of re-
form 4 man who would deliberate
lv disregard his oath Of Office. as the
rebel archives show that Buckalew
did, Is not tit to be dog-catcher. let
alone Governor Of the State Of Penn
Sylvania Yet the election Of such
men Is the natural result Of the re-
dictionary party that has assumed a
Liberal disguise in order the better to
accomplish It's pernicious purposes