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Year: 1871

We saw recently at the office OF the New
Orleans Hydro Carbon Gaslight Company,
No. 30 Carondelct street, a light from the
gas manufactured by this company which,
for bri!liancy efficiency, safety and econ
omy, far cxcels any Goa! gas or coal oil now
in use. 1t is said to have five times the
illuminating power of coal gas. and can be
manufactured at a much !css cost.


This light is obtained through the use OF
an apparatus invented by Mr.. j. B. Sloper.
known as Slopers hydro-carbon gas ap-
paratus The apparatus is intended to meet
the wants OF the public IN every respect
where light is required. and is so simple that
every family or business house, church,
theatre. town or city, may manufacture
their own gas by using one OF these pocta-
BILE gas machines, aud do so at a much less
cost than by using any other illuminating
light now in use


The apparatus itself will cost but little,
aud water being the chief material from
which the gas is manufactured, the outlay
in manufacture. this brilliant and safe
light will be comparatively nothing The
apnaratus cannot fail to become OF great
service in the country where no gas COM
pan;es exist. as by its use every one will be
enabled to manufacture gas that will give a
cheaper and more desirable light than can
be obtained through the use OF oils or
candles.


The manufacture of this as. as we have
said before, is so simple and economic, that
families and places of business. as we'll as
all places where light IS required. will find
II for their interest to resort to this mode Of
furnishing light. 1t would be well for all
persons interested to call at the Office Of the
company, and see this new Light, and ot'
tain information connected with it.
Year: 1871

MARK TWAIN Nor TO RETIRE
Mark Twain, we have on good au-
thority for stating, so far from pro-
posing to retire from the literary
field, contemplates the publication
of a fresh volume. similar in style
and size to the "Innocents Abroad. p"
A portion of it has already been
written, and is now in the hands of
the printer. The floating newspa-
per paragraph relating to Mr..
Clemens future intentions is entirely
wrong. He never had, and has no
intention now, of settling in Elmira,
New York, and he was induced to
sell his interest in the Buffalo Ex-
press solely on account of the health
of his wife, who, we are sorry to
hear, is extremely delicate. These
steps were taken by him on the ad-
vice of his physicians, and not from
the motive so erroneously men,
toned. As soon as Mrs. Clemens is
able to endure the hardships of an
ocean voyage, Mr.. Clemens, if it
shall still seem necessary to effect
her complete restoration, will take
up his residence in such locality in
Europe as shall seem best calculated
to secure the end in view Wash
ington Republican.
Year: 1871

A detachment of German Land
wehr are engaged, and have been for
a month, in reinterring the dead
around Metz. Private letters from
the spot describe the scene as sick
ening and disease compelling in the
extreme. In hundreds of instances
the rain has washed away the shall
low graves of the half decomposed
bodies. and portions of corpses are
lying bare. Most horrible of all IS
that portion of the task which COM
pels them to search out the officers
and transfer their remains to a more
suitable locality. The effiuvium has
so penetrated the garments of the
workers that they are never rid of it,
day or night Disgust and nausea
deprive them of their power of ap-
petite and the power of sleep, and
the scene is more dreadful even than
Dante's vision of the Inferno. Still
it is a necessary labor, as otherwise
the whole country around would be
uninhabitable.
Year: 1871

The following beautiful poem was recited at the
close of the funeral observances at Savannah, Ga,
recently, on the occasion of the reinterment Of
Confederate soldiers who fell at Gettysburg
Gather the sacred dust


OF the warriors tried and true,
Who bore the flag of our Nations trust,
And fell in the cause, though Lost, still Just,
And died for me and you.
Gather them one and ALI


From the Private 10 the Chief,
Come they from hovel or princely hall,
They fell for us, and for them should fall
The tears of Nations grief.
Gather the corpses strewn


Ger many battle-plain;
From many a grave that lies so lone,
Without name and without a stone,


Gather the Southern slain.
We care not whence they came,


Dear is their lifeless clay
Whether unknown, or known, to fame
Their cause and country still the same
They died-and wore the Gray.
Wherever the brave have died,


They should not rest apart;
Living they struggled side by side
Why should the hand of Death divide


A single heart from heart?
Gather their scattered clay,


Wherever it may rest;
Just as they marched to the bloody frsyi
Just as they fell on the battle day;


Bury them breast to breast
The foeman need not dread


This gathering of the brave;
Without sword or flag, and with sOundless Sead
We muster once more our deathless dead
Out Of each lonely grave.
The foeman need not frown,


They are all powerless now
We gather them here and we lay them down.
And tears and prayers are the only crown
We bring, to wreathe each brow.
And the dead thus meet the dead,


While the living DER them weep;
And the men whom Lee and Stonewall led;
And the hearts that once together bled;


Together still shall sleep.
Year: 1871

A cotemporary says that the editor Of an
Indiana paper recently enjoyed the luxury Of
bath and leading article in the last issue Of
his paper describes wildly bis, strange ssnsa-
tons while the operations was in progress.
Year: 1871

- The symptans of Liver


Complaint areuneasiness
and pain in the side
l c1NiNONs' Sometimes the pain is in
the shoulder, and is mis-
taken for rheumatism.


y The stomach is affected
with loss of appetite and sickness, bowels in gen
eral costive, sometimes alternating withlax The
head is troubled with pain, and dull, heavy sensa-
ton, considerable loss of memory. accompanied
with painful sensation of having left undone some
thing which ought to have been done. Often COM
planning of weakness, debility, and low spirits


-- Sometimes many Of the
above symptoms attend
the disease, and at other
TTVFR times very few of them
but the liver is generally
the organ most involved.


Cure the Liver with
Year: 1871

COOP LAKGUAaE.-Young people
should acquire the habit Of correct
speaking and writing, and aban
don as early as possible any use OF
slang words or phrases. The lenger
you put this off the more difficult
the acquirment OF correct language
will be; aud if the golden age Of
youth, the proper season for the
acquisition OF language, be passed
in its abuse, the unfortunate victim
will most probably be doomed to
talk slang for life. You have mere
~ to use the language which you
read, instead OF the slang which you
hear, to form case in agreement
with the best speakers and poets in
the country.
Year: 1871

< The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Brink -WARNER'S VINUM VTTE, or WINE OF LIFE, ia free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being prepared for those who require stimulant. It is splendid appetizer and tonic, and the finest thing in the world for purifying the blood It is the most pleasant and delicious article ever offered to the pubic, far superior to brandy, whiskey wine, bitters, or any other article. It is more healthy and cheaper. Both male or female, young or old, can take the Wine of Life. It is, in fact, . life preserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health and free flow of lively spirits, will do we'll to take the Wine of Life It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists Price $1, in quart bottles.
Year: 1871

This fascinating little cantatrice takes
her benefit at the Academy tonight. Her
first appeal to our citizens will, no doubt,
be fully responded to, and a crowded house
will be the result. Mrs. Oates, although
not to the manor born, is professional
citizen OF the Crescent City. Here, only
two years ago. she made her pro-
fessional debut, and Immediately jumped
into popular favor.


Since her first appearance here she has
been the bright star or centre piece of a
large organization OF comic opera an. bur
lcs1ue. and has played in all of the large
cities in the Union. Her great musical
talent gained for her the proud title Of
being the best artist in her especial role, in
the country.


Her tour through the States has been a
perfect ovation, and in nearly every case
her engagements have been extended far
beyond their limited time. AS, for instance,
her engagement at the Olympic Theatre in
New York, last fall, was originally made
for tour weeks. but from the overwhelming
success of Mrs. Oates and the company, it
was extended to five months.


She now returns to lis greatly improved
in voice and action, and is the dircctress
of the largest, and. in fact only musical
organization OF the kind in existence. We
advise her many admirers to call at the box
Office early this morning and secure seats.
The ladies and children must remember
hat TO at
Oates matinee will be given.
Year: 1871

Complimentary admission cards to the
grand fancy dress and mask bal! of Wash
ington Steam Engine Company No. 20 and
exempt society, to be given on Saturday
evening next, have been received.
Year: 1871

"OUR GIRLS" AS SEEN THROUGH BOYS
SpEcTACLEs.-For frankness, naloete and
conciseness, says the St. Louis Times, COM
mend US to the boy of the period. The fol-
lowing letter was written recently to a
school teacher by youthful scion of one OF
St. Louis's first families, and now finds its
way into print by ways that are dark; ltl
given verbatim and complete with the eX-
ception of the signature and date:


Dear Teacher,-As this Is my first letter
to YOU do not know exactly what to say
to you but to begin with I would like to
tell you how sorry l am for acting SO bad
Tuesday I will try and not do eany more a
big boy told me l ought to be glad to sit by
the girls but l ant a tall l don't like glrls
they don't seem to know much they can't
make bean-shooters and play like boys can
and they always cry if you hurt em little.
I think girls are muffs that's what my big
brother says and he knows so thear Teacher
I would rather you wonld lick me than 81 SET
me by the girls | will now say Good by as i
have nothing more to say at presence.


Your afectionate SCHoILAh
Year: 1871

The friends of the Pennsylvania "craw-
fish" when brought to the test.


Having held up to our eyes the bait OF
1926 fare to Washington we had right to
expect q taste, but when an attempt is
made to engraft upon their charter pro-
vision that they shall not charge more than
three cents per mile, they fairly howl with
veXation.


This evidence of the utterly unreliable
character of the promises of the Pennsyl-
vania company should convince us that
they intend to work us mischief if they
can.
Year: 1871

At gathering in Bridgeport, Conn.,, 9
few days ago, request was made that the
tour front seats be vacated by ladies over
twenty to make room for those under that
tender age. 1t is necessary to add that
there was no great amount Of moving, but
there was some rafting among the false
teeth after the service was over. 1t was q
delicate request.


The members Of sorosis don't like to DO
called Bohea.miana.
Year: 1871

1T affords me much pleasure to bear testino-
ny as to the efficacy of your Crystal Discovery.
i severe fever peculiar to tho country. On my
recovering, patch Of hair on the left side Of my
head became perfectly white, without at all at-
tccting the remainder To remove this unsightly
appearance, had recourse to various prcpara-
tions, both in Europe and in this country put
they all had one great defcct-they dyed the
hair black Now, with your Crystal Discovery,
l can get the desired shade-the natural color of
my hair being dark brown. ! consider your
Discovery the best preparation know Of


ToDrs trlllv
Year: 1871

The appalling military drama, which has
been ensctirg on the soil of France for the
last seven mouths. has reached its final
catastrophe, and Paris has capitulated
One after another the external armies tha
were expected to bring relief TO tie beieaguv
cd c'ty have surrendered; every sortie ct
tempted by the army within has been res
pulsed the huge German armies stretching
around the city and grim famine that has
been devouring the inhabitants have done
their work. The French, though conquered


are not disgraced. History nowhere pre-
sents q nobler spectacle Of heroic resis,
snce than the French nation have shown
since the capture of Napoleon. They have
tailed only because it was not within the
compass of human endeavor to achieve an i'm
possibility, ,yetthey have done wonders. When
the Republic began it had neither fortresses
on the frontier armies in the field, but
had to meet mighty and victorious army
GA It's soil, keep than at bay, create large
srmies Of defense and offense. And, yet it
has cost Germany thrice as much to subdue
the extemporized and unprepared Republic
IS it did to destroy the Empire which felt
powerful enough to declare an aggressive
war France may have lost much,
bat she has saved her honor


II merit and not fortune had
lie would have been saved. The surrender
Of Paris brings no humiliation and it were
useless to longer delay the eresult. Now that
the military problem Is solved, the political
will most undoubtedly be the most difficult
question OF the two, as well as the hardest 10
solve that has arisen in Europe since the
first French Revolution. In conuuering
France Germany has also destroyed the gov
ernment with which it now would make
terms Of peace. She cannot annex France
because It would exhaust all her resources TO
keep the people in subjection, and even then
the other powers of Europe would combine
against her. Germany must therefore rein
state the empire IN order to have some govern
neat with which to make treaty, establish
ing her IN the fruits of her victory. She
will do this rather than recognize Republic
which has not yet been sanctioned By vote
Of tse people; and again 6 treaty with the
Republic IN this condition would give 20 as
surances OF permanent pesce. There are
questions that also arise as to Napoleons
right TO the throne of France which may be
governed by the last pLebjscite last spring
which is the last authenticated expression
o. the will of the nation and which vii
stand until revoked By the people.
Germany seems to be tending to
this view of the case, expecting
to have to assist Napoleon to maintain him
self after being restored. a few. days at
least will shape events and whatever the
resu!: may be it is more probable that the
Empire will be restored under Napoleon
thaa that Republic Do aliowedj to exist,
which would probably be the choice Of the
people ii they were allowed voice IN the
matter at this time. We now wait to see if
the able leaders that have solved the military
problem can meet ss well the political ques-
tlca.
Year: 1871

We publish herewith the text of the bill
for the purchase Of gold as it passed the
house. 1t was amended in several particu
i.,5, and Mr.. Springer succeeded il carry
ing al amendment to the third section, pro-
vii ing that no commission shall be allowed
if the requisite gold and exchange can be
boaghtas cheaply without such commission


SENATE BILL NO. 5.


For Al act to authorize the state treasurer
and auditor TO purchase coin for the pur-
pose OF paying the state Indebtedness


WHEREAS, certain state bonds, payable in
god, have been, BY proclamation of the gov
ernor, declared due and payable on the lot b
day of February next: and


Whereas, tue funds in the treasury, pro
viiel for the payment of tho same are in
cIrraacy, whereby an emergency has arisen
rsLIerlug 1t necessary that this act sh ould
Taxa effect in n I'D lately, therefore,


SECTION BE it enacted by the People
Of the State Of Illinois, represented l.. the
general 4ssem5ly, That the governor is here
Dy authorize TO direct the state treasurer
ent au litor TO purchase, at ths lowest mar
ke: price. the necessary coin and exchange
required to pay the principal and interest OF
SAID bonds, with the funds provided by law
Tor that purpose.


SEC That said treasurer and auditor
shall make detailed report of said pur
oaase, showing the dase, from whom pur
chased, the amount and rate of premium
pAId Tor each purchase of gold coin and
exchange, also their actual expenses paid
OUT IN Carrying out the provisions of this
act, with such other facts as the governor
may require. Said report shall be accom-
panied with table, showing the daily quo
tations of the sales of gold in New Yorl
during the entire time the said state Off ce II
shall be engaged ia purchasing said gold.


SEC. 3.-Upon the requisition OF the gov
ernor, the auditor shall issue his warran
upon the treasurer for the amount paid q
premium for said gold and exchange, will
the said expenses. No commission to b
paid to said treasurer, auditor or any othe
state officer, by virtue of this or any othe
act and no commission shall be allowed t
any other person or persons whomsoever,
such gold aud exchange can be bought
cheaply without paying such commission.


Sec. 4.-This act shall take effect and b
in force from and after its passage.
Year: 1871

restraints imposed upon the German nation.
These restraints to thoughtful and edu.
Gated people as the Germans are, must
receive attention; and the liberal leaders
who now do battle for greater liberty
in Germany will continue the fight until some
result is accomplished. In these days of en-
lightenment-the era of the press, the tele-
graph aud steam-the will of one man, or
government representing the views Of class,
rather than the interest of people, cannot
maintain itself in opposition to the longings
of the majority of great nation who have
learned what freedom has accomplished for
other countries. Germany, to be great, must
be more free; and to secure this freedom for
her citizens, the statesmen of the empire must
direct the abilities they undoubtedly possess,
if they desire to secure the happiness of their
countrymen. The letters from Berlin to
which we have before referred enable the
readers of the HERALD to perceive the posi-
ton of Germany as it is to-day.
Year: 1871

We publish in another page of the HERALD
this morning number of interesting letters
from our special correspondents abroad


Among those deserving particular notice are
the letters from Berlin. These communica-
tions furnish food for serious reflection.
Though Germany has been eminently success
full in the field, agreater task remains to be
completed, which, until thoroughly perfected,
the enthusiasm which at present prevails
throughout the empire we can make allow
ance for the German people losing sight of the
many restrictions which limit their liberty.
There are under the rule Of the present
monarch. the Emperor-King, many unusual
Year: 1871

T On Tuesday, Robert Hill, of Churn-
town, left his cabin and started for his res
ervoir for the purpose of turning on head
of water, while his partner went directly
to their mining claim situated some dis
tanceu~ubeiew-.th reservoir. The water
soon came down into the claim as usual,
and the partner went to work, but after
working about an hour and seeing nothing
of Hill, he vent up to the reservoir to see
if be was there. On arriving at the res
eryoir he found the gate through which
the water ran to supply the claim, properly
raised, and on looking over the embank-
mcnt saw Hills hat and handkerchief
floating in the reservoir at point near the
gate, and where the water was about ten
or twelve feet deep. Realizing that Hill
had fallen into the reservoir, the partner
alarmed his ueighbors, several Of whom
we're soon ON the ground. As the water.
in the reservoir gradually run out the
body Of Hill was discovered floating about
two feet above the ground. The body
was then taken out and carried to the
cabin, but no attempt was made to restore
life, as the body had been in the water
two hours. The conclusion is that Hill
lost his balance when be raised the water
gate, and fell into the reservoir, and being
a poor swimmer he was unable to extricate
himself. Deceased was, we believe, a
native of England, and about A years of
age. s6i ils
Year: 1871

The New York Herald says the ladies
who are opposed to woman suffrage have
presented remonstrance to the Senate
against it. They see that the women's
Fighters are trying to make women the main
element in politics, when, ever since the
days of Adam she has merely been side
issue, t.-.
Year: 1871

HEROIC AcTIoN.-Swinemun Prus-
sia, is a fortified place, and within the
limits of the fort immense quantities of
ammunition are now manufactured. The
process of making shells is finished by the
sealing Of each with boiling pitch. Each
shell must be held, singly, over the vessel
of pitch, while another man seals it. AS
might be expected, the operation is a tick
lish one, as all about are scattered piles of
shells, sealed or otherwise. Recently a
man who was holding shell let it fall in
to the vessel of boiling pitch, when the
Chief of Ordnance, who was standing near
experimenting the operations, without
into the hot stuff, and seizing the shell
flung it into tub of cold water standing
near He tainted Immediately afterward
from pain. But had he hesitated second
or SO, there would have been q most disas-
trous explosion and confagration, which
the heroism of a single Individual alone
was capable Of averting
Year: 1871

Have you no pen and ink ~ said q doc
tor % poor woman whose child he was
tending. NO" said the poor woman.
"Well, have lost my pencil give me a
piece of chalk And the doctor chalked
prescription on the door, telling her to
give it to her son when he awoke. "Take
it, my boy, take it, said the old woman,
lifting the door from its hinges, and carry
II don't know how you are to do it, I am
sure, but the doctor says it is good, and you
had better try t.,
Year: 1871

The fellow whe was engaged to mary
the double-headed girl, and backed out
because one head called him fortune
hunter, is now trying to make up.n He
offers to go on courting the willing head if
the angry one will keep itself in a bag dur
ing his visits. Negotiations still pend
ing.
Year: 1871

Among the notable farms of Northern
Vermont must be mentioned this of Mr..
Bakers. Notable on account of its size (about
six hundred acres) and its new. extensive
and convenient buildings, the good manage
ment and productiveness of its tillage land,
and the large and varied stock kept Either
of these four items are noteworthy, but here
they are most happily combined.


This farm lies upon the eastern side of II
ridge Of land lying west from Barton River
valley. Its soil is like the usual hill land
that naturally bears a heavy growth of ma
pie trees, dark in color, deep and fertile, con-
tanning II few cobble stones. The lower edge
of the farm embraces some acres of spruce
and cedar swamp and the mucky shores of
pond.


The road leading from West Glover to
Irasburgh divides the farm. An eghty-acre
field is west of the road. This field, undi-
vided by fences, is smooth, and all farm ing
operations can be economically carried on.
A stone undcr-drain is laid through the cen
trail part where there is depression. This
under-drain improves the land upon each side,
us | have seen in II five-acre field of wheat
that lay across it that yielded forty bushels
per acre. Then ut the outlet of the drain the
water spreads over the surface of the grass
land below, and causes II most luxurant
growth Around the farm buildings lies an
other large field These with meadow near
the pond give II hay crop Of about one hun
dred and fifty tons


The portions of these fields under the plow