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Year: 1871

ENGLISH VIEW OF AMERICAN NEWS PAPERs-A writer in the July number of CdssePs Magazine is facetious over some of the peculiarities of American journalism. He says "an American pa per is never slow, though. it may have 8 hundred other imperfections. You can- not go to sleep over it. It almost poet izes its quotations of stocks, and turns it's advertisements into conundrums, lest matter should want the charm of manner. It does not believe in sim pie, natural form of statement which allows facts to speak for themselves. Its sub-editors toll through their columns of copy, and break them up into dainty, if indigestible morsels, by printing every striking, strartling phrase in line of its own. Its descriptive articles are pre- faced by half column of index in the largest type, in which the whole force and spirit of what is to follow are pre- scented to the eye at a glance. Read its headlines alone, and in five minutes you make yourself master of its contents. It is eminently the journal of nation of business men, who are willing to be amused, but do not care to be instruct ed, and who want to travel through even their amusements at railroad speed"
Year: 1871

FELT CHEAP.-A man was much an. noyed, the other evening, by what he supposed was his horse kicking in the stable, and finally got mad and gave his horse good sound thrashing. In the morning he discovered that the sound was caused by boys stealing his lead spout, and he felt so cheap about his part of the affair that he gave his horse two quarts of oats extra for breakfast.
Year: 1871

gi.rHE lost Earl of Aberdeen is spoken of by mate on the ship with him as having endeared himself to the whole crew by his amiable manners, gentleman iy conduct, and eager adaptability to a sailors life.
Year: 1871

THE NEW DRUG LAw.-There seems to be some difference of opinion among the druggists and their clerks of New York as to theimportance and fe&F purpose of the new regulation which ecompels them to take out licenses to compound medi- cines. Some argue very correctly that the new rules will drive from the pro- fession many worthless clerks and practitioners who should never be in- trusted with the lives and health of people who are at their mercy. On the other hand, it is urged that the law has been prepared for the sole purpose of making more political offices. If the Board shall honestly weed out incom- potent preparers of prescriptions it will do good thing Fork Paper.
Year: 1871

ORANGE LEMONADE. - Take three oranges, one large lemon, and two Ior three ounces of sugar rub off some of the peel on to the sugar, squeeze on the juice, and pour on two pints of boiling water mix the whole and strain "
Year: 1871

RAINS OF FIRE AND B1ooD.-In the south of the Ocean those rains known as rams of fire and blood, about which our ancestors were so deeply superstitious, still sometimes occur. Those who have had the opportunity of witnessing them state that the illusion is complete. On one occasion it is recorded that the sun was setting in an almost cloudless sky, ; while in the east there were thick and sombre clouds in the zenith, however, the sky retained all it's purity. Suddenly a storm burst, and it appeared as if a fiery rain was falling, the sparks being on the point of setting the world in flames. No sooner had the sun set be- hind the horizon than this scintillating and brilliant appearance was transformed into a deep red, bearing a strong re- semblance to blood This singular phe- nomenon, considered by the ancients as the Epresage of terrible misfortunes, is merely owing to the reflection of the solar rays of light at 8 certain angle of incidence. - Cdsseps "Wustrdted Tkap- eLs o
Year: 1871

The German Democrats of our City have solved
the problem of union for Municipal Reform.
They had the power to insist on naming one
of themselves for high place on the Reform
County Ticket with a noble disinterested-
ness, they declined to do 30, and proposed in
stead Maj Gen. FRANZ SIGEL. The Republi-
cans can now meet them halfway without
sacrifice of principle or self-respect. We in
sisted that Republicans must not be excluded
from the Reform tickets, not because
we would not cheerfully suppOrt-as we
have repeatedly done-Reform tickets COM
posed entirely of Democrats. But many Re-
publicans think this business has been over
done; so we could not carry some of them
for the Ledwith ticket last year, and it would
probably have been worse this year. Repub-
licans who care nothing for the offices feel
humiliated and shamed by voting, year after
year, for candidates whose especial friends
proclaim that they can in no case vote for O
Republican.


The German Democrats who mean Reform
have happily relieved us from embarrassment
by proposing Gen. SIGEL. We can now heart
lily and hopefully urge our Republican friends
to work and vote for the Democratic candi-
dates likewise presented by the German Demo-
Gratis, and to unite ia the support Of Reform
candidates for other Offices, though o ma
jOrity of them should be Democrats. We can
elect Gen. Sigel by Ten Thousand majority
after being cheated Twenty Thousand. And
we can elect all the candidates borne on the
same ticket if the spirit which governs the
German Democratic .Reformers shall animate
also the other parties whose cooperation is es-
sential. And never doubt that it will


HenOeforth, Let all miStrust and apprehension
be thrown to the winds! This City will elect
the Reform County ticket and send majority
of anti-Ring Republicans TO both Senate and
Assembly. And the Legislature thus consti-
tuted will send down Committee of Investi-
CATION which will drag every iniquity of the
Tammany swindlers into daylight, and compel
those who do not run to dIsgorge what re-
mains Of their plumber. Rejoice. friends of
Year: 1871

Mr.. Horace White of The Chicago Tribune
has written an interesting letter to The Gin


cinnai Commercial, describing his personal ex-
pcriences during the great fire. What he says
upon one point deserves especial consideration
in every city, He confirms the general impress
sion that the magnificent edifces supposed to
be fire-prOOf were constructed in the most
family manner. All stone buildings, of what
ever kind, crumbled away at once. Iron stood
as little as stone. Brick alone resisted the
heat and many structures of this material
would probably have been saved if they had
been properly arranged internally. The Post
Office was fair sample of the sO-called fire.
proof buildings. The floors were of
tiles resting upon brick arches supported
by iron beams. Iron columns supplied the
place of internal walls. The window-c castings
and doors were of irOn-in fact there was hardly
any wood in the building except the furniture
The heat, however, was sufficient to warp the
iron columns and displace the beams, and so
the whole interior tumbled into the cellar
The Tribune building had inside brick walls
strengthened with iron columns, and securely
braced. 1t stood while everything around was
blazing, but it was burned out at last and
large part of the front was knocked out by the
warping of the iron beams.


New-YOrk is full of the same class of de-
lusive buildings to which the Chicago Post
Office belonged, architects proceeding apparently
upon the assumption that to make an edifce
fre-proof it is only necessary to build it of
some material which will not burn. 1t IS of
course hardly less important to construct it
in such a manner that its walls, and beams,
and pillars will not bend under the influence
Of heat nor its doors fall from their castings
as did those OF the Post-Ofice in Chicago.
How to obtain this solidity is problem which
demands the immediate study of the scientific
mechanic. 1t certainly cannot be obtained by
the use Of the elongated iron beams and col
umns now adopted in nearly all our most pre-
tentious buildingsj and as for the Showy iron
warehouses and shops which line our business
thoroughfares, they would curl up and fall to
pieces in great fire like hocses-of card. The
cheapness of iron in comparison with the best
qualities Of stone, the facility with which 1t
can be shaped fQS architectural purposes, and
the rapidity with which it can be handled,
have given it a dangerous popularity in New
York; but we venture to predict that it vii
not be in high favor in the new Chicago.
Year: 1871

OF all the dens of iniquity in New-York,
there are few more horrible than Ludlow Street
Jail. We have repeatedly pointed out the
practices of its jailor, Warden Tracey, and
named some of the almost innumerable crimes
against law and humanity practiced there by
him and his agents. BY representations made
to Sheriff Brennan of the maltreatment of an
old prisoner for debt, stricken with paralysis
and neglected in his cell for eleven days, that
officer was induced to make personal examina-
ton of the Jail and the case, and to rebuke the
Warden for his inhumanity, and to release the
prisoner. The horrible story of this mans in
human treatment and the more pleasant sequel
of his release is detailed in other columns.
Sheriff Brennan pleads previous ignorance of
the condition of the Jail, and all knowledge of
the Warden's practices. This is as inexcusable
as that of the Sheriffs blind adherent, Capt.
Walsh of the police force that he knew moth
ing of the panel houses in his precinct, and
cOnvicts him at once of incompetence. If his
virtuous indignation be indeed genuine, he will
take immediate steps to investigate the charges
made yesterday in one of the United States
courts that counterfeit money is dealt in in
the prison, and bring the guilty persons,
whether his own appointees or Controller Con-
nolly's partner, as Tracey is alleged to be-
to summary justice.
Year: 1871

OUR ANCIENT FRIEND AND TRUE Ally


The arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis is now
expected daily, and almost hourly, and metro
poitan society is agitated with the question what
we shall do with him. Three or four times
already we have been favored with the visits
of princes, ard our recollection of the fcstiv-
tiles which then took place, the vulgar din
ners, the dull dances, the horrible parading
of unfortunate guests through our public in
stitutiOns, and the outbreak of all manner of
meanness, snObbery, and social misbehaviOr
which kept our first circles" i'll a turmoil for
many week, is not at all savory. Shall we
do any better with the young Russian than we
did with the young Englishmenf The Mayor
and Corporation mean to let him alone
which is great point gained. There is
Committee of reception and entertain
ment, appointed nobody knows how, and
representing nobody knows what. 1t
comprises, however, great many estima-
bic gentlemen, who probably understand
propriety, and will do very we'll if they only
retain their self-possessiOn. But there = the
rub. Your well-to-dO American citizen does
not get chance to dine with the son of a
Car every day in the year. Your Madison
ave. mothers and daughters have not often
the golden luck to reflect the light which ra-
dates from princely presence. If the favored
mortals upon whom the privileges of the
Committee are to fall get their heads turned
by this young Tartar, and commit all manner
of absurdities, they will only repeat too
common experience. We hope the Grand Duke
will have cordial and honorable reception,
for the friendship his country has shown to
ours, and the generosity with which Russia
treated our naval officers few years ago; but
we beg that he may be greeted with dignity
and entertained with good manners and good
TASTE


And to this end we insist that there be an
end to this discreditable quarrel with the
Minister whom the Car chooses to keep with
us, and our Government does not choose to
send away. The manner in which he has been
badgered and semi-oflicially insrlted would be
shameful treatment for the official represent
ative of any foreign Power entitled to the
immunities of the diplomatic corps; it is
foolish, as well as criminal when applied to
the representative of the Power that, in time
of trial. proved our best friend. We say
nothing for or against Mr.. Catacazy we
demand that the representative of Russia be
treated with all the courtesy due our ancient
ally, and that the visit of the Cars son be
not made the occasion for fresh sights to the
Cars Minister Plenip potentiary.
Year: 1871

The principal feature of the City Conven'
ton of the Council of Reform, held last night
was the speech of the Hon. w. M. Evarts
who took his first opportunity since his re-
turn from Europe to identify himself most
heartily with the more recent movements toward
reform in city affairs. The remarks of Mr..
Evarts contain just the points which must con-
stantly be forced upon the attention of every
honest voter until election day: If we carry
the Legislature against Tammany, we have a
halter about the necks of the thieves and cor
rupt judges; nothing but an unbroken front
can do this work. Let this be understood,
and we may cherish hope of delverance for
the city
Year: 1871

An examination into the condition of the in
surance companies which held risks on Chicago
property reveals the fact that ffty-onc are
virtually insolvent or hOpelessy embarrassed
and that two or three more will probably be
obliged to suspend. All of the corporations
are doing their best, undoubtedly, being well
aware of the advantage which will be acquired
hereafter by every company having large risks in
the burned city weathcring the gale. OF those re-
ported insOlvent nearly onehalf are in this State,
twelve in Chicago, twelve in New England
five in Ohio, and one in California. 1t is un-
derstOod that there are other companies which
will find it difficult to avoid insolvency, but
hope to continue business. Yet, taking the
amount of capital represented in the assets of
the companies, and that of the loss of property
in Chicago, it is estimated that the return to
the insurers will be considerably over fifty per
cent on their insurance. This will be good
beginning for the sufferers; and the net result
will be wholesome lesson to insurance COM
panes not, to use hOmely figure, "tO put
"too many eggs into one basket"
Year: 1871

1t is odd for Americans, who rather pride
themselves on the shifting character of our
national politics, to turn to Japan, that ancient
stronghold of conservatism, to observe the
Kaleidoscope changes which each month brings
to pass. The latest of these mutations-the
deposition of the Daimios and dissolution of
the fcudal system-is commented upon and
explained by our correspondent at Yedo, in
letter herewith published. The story is of
great interest, and prepares US for the next
act in this singular Oriental drama.
Year: 1871

Our correspondent at Paris furnishes some
curious information relating to the formation
of the Councils General, which may be found
enlighteuing to readers who have been puzzled
by the fact that much more Importance is
placed now on the election of these bodies than
formerly. 1t will be seen that the Councils
are no longer mere Greek chorus, coming
down to the front of the stage only to ap-
plaud all that has gone before The picture of
French Republicanism which is presented is
neither inviting nor reassuring to real Repub-
licaDs
Year: 1871

The indiscreet and under-bred boasts OF
some of our less reputable journals over the
result of the first and second yacht races OF
this week have received a sudden check, and
tO-day's race will be watched with an eager
ness and anxiety not yet exhibited by the
American side in this contest. Mortifying as
were the revelations as to the condition OF our
yachts, attending the Livonia's victory on
Thursday, they had not been wholly unsus-
pected. The oldest members of the Club have
long known what the youngest must now be
convinced of-that the American pleasure fleets
have been built with more regard to speed
and beauty of outline than to sea-
worthiness. At the end of two days racing
in which only one American yacht was actu-
| ally engaged, three of those nominated to sail
| the Livonia were damaged beyond immediate
repair, the fourth being fortunately on the Dry
Dock. Sails, never of the strongest, have
been rent into shreds and bowsprits have been
snapped like pipe-stems by half gales at which
the stronger built and laughter trimmed En-
glishman laughs. In plain and bnet words,
tho fact is forced upon the Americans that
they. have built up fair weather pleasure
navy. largely fit only for Summer cruises with
in the safe waters of the Bay or Sound
Something of the misfortunes of the Club YES
sells is due to the fact that their owners we're
over confident, that the Committee manage
ment was negligent and that the vessels
which should have kept in reserve were need
lessly wasting strength, running risks, and
firing their crews in witnessing the
sailing of the Columbia and Livonia
on Monday and Wednesday. But it
is nevertheless true that primarily the defeat
of Thursday is due to the fact that in build
ing American yachts too much of strength has
been sacrificed to beauty.


Time and a few such lessons as the Livonla
gave us on Thursday will cure us Of the ten
dency to effeminacy in yacht models In the
present emergency our whole dependence is ON
the Sappbo and Columbia. The Dauntlcss can
not repair damages before Tuesday or We'd
nesday next; the Palmer is in not much better
condition. A full force of men is at work on
the Columbia, and the Sappho is fresh from
the Dry Dock. In light wind the Columbia
can still make gallant effort, while in good
gale the Sappho will prove a dangerous con-
testant for the Livonia. All this is matter
of mere conjecture, however, though it must
be confessed that the present prospect is not
very encouraging for the American yachts.
Year: 1871

The Rio JaneirO correspondent Of THE TRIB-
UNE notices the departure thence, on a United
States slOOp-of-war, of what is probably the
last of the hasty cOlOnists who left the South
at the close of our Rebellion. 1t is a pathetic
testimony to the iufatuation Of the Southern
people that these persons should have gone at
all 1t is equally striking evidence in favor of
the superior attractiveness of their native land
that they have resolved to come back under
the Stars and Stripes.
Year: 1871

Germany surprises the world by claiming
the credit OF discovering the open polar sea.
Many wise observers have held to the firm
belief that the only way to reach the mystery
which surrounds the North Pole was by way
of the Pacific. 1t will be confirmation of this
theory if the German expedition has really
this way reached the open sea.
Year: 1871

We are compelled again, as we have been
once or twice before this week, to leave out
considerable quantities of advertising for lack
of room. The first obligation of IHE TRIBUNE
is to its readers and, great as is its desire to
oblige its advertising patrons it must print
the news. In particular our friends bargaining
for advertisements on the last page will see
that We cannot give them there more space
than the page contains.
Year: 1871

"wi1 Senator Sherman explain why should raise
eoOOoOO for the two specific purposes OF paying pen
atoms and the interest the National Deot when u
well knowp that tho entire interest on the debt during
the present fiscal year Ia less than tllaoo ana the
amount Of the pension list 70 less than ss0Oooof Wh"s
Is to be done with tho ranG margin OF s1oOcIoOo Tor
which his sChemo provides"


The NorM need not haYe gone TO Ohio for
Year: 1871

statement that the original draft Of that doc
ument in Benedettis handwriting, was found
by the Germans in the Versailles archives, is
only counter-blast to Benedetti's story that
Bismarck was the author of the treaty. What
with Benedetti on one side and Bismarck on
the other it may be surmised that the truth
will be roughly handled in this international
disnufa
Year: 1871

again made a stand a few rods Off ap-
parently unharmed and evidently
hankering for more, too joined in the
mirth. l had met the enemy and he
wasn't mine. | didn't pity him any
more. | would now drown him if
could. 1t was now proposed that we
all get together and with brandishing
the crooked gun. terrific veil and
sudden charge we would drive him into
deep water and drown him. As we
were forming for rush. the bull,
anticipating our design came plunging
down upon us with all his speed. 1t
was now our turn to take the water.
and such iioundering into it has rarely
been seen. Fortunately for us our boat
being near We hastily embarked and
pulled away from the Island. aud upon
looking back upon the scene of our
struggles there stood the bullock erect


and serene in his conscious ability, TO
forever defend himself against any and
all such puny attacks. will add that
| didn't want any more beef at that
price. especially as the best cuts can
be had at the market here for "a cents
pound. 81. l..
Year: 1871

LICE on HoGs.-In answer to a recent IN
Quiry for remedy for lice on hogs, allow me
to say that have had an experience of twelve
year, with breeding hogs. The past five
years have used the following. which will
clean off lice IN two days: Put about one
gil OF kerosene oil into an old dish, and with
. paint brush or old wooden rag rub the oil
~ and down the back OF the animals and be-
hind the fore leg and on the flank. BE par.
0cuiar about the last two places, for it is there
the lice deposit their eggs, which, if not de.
6royed, will hatch ont in five days. If it be
. black hog, the eggs can be plainly seen, be.
ing about the size Of timothy seed and lying
close to the skin fast to the hair. No one
need tear to use the oil freely rs it will not
!ure the hog IN the least Hot water will not
Kill these lice, for have seen them crawl af
ter the hog had been scslded in barrel after
being butChercd.-R. Wooir,f.
Year: 1871

Surface water that flows Off the land instead
of passing through the soil, carries with il
whatever fertilizing matter it may contain,
and subtracts some from the earth. FIT mass
down through the soil to drain, this waste is
arrested.
Year: 1871

And-I have said, and say it ever, As the years go on and the world goes over, 'Twere better to be content and clever, In tending of cattle and tossing of clover, In the grazing of cattle and the growing of

 grain, ss;

 Than strong man striving for fame or gain Be even as kne in the red-tipp'd clover; 'For they lie down and their rests are rests, And the days are theirs, come sun come rain, 10 lie, rise up, and repose again;

 While we wish, yearn, and do pray, in vain, And hope to ride on the pillows of bosoms, And hope to rest in the haven of breasts, Till the heart is sicken'd and the fair hope dead Be even as clover with it's crown of blossoms, Even as blossoms ere the bloom IS shed, ...a Kiss'd by kline and the brown sweet bee For these have the sun, and moon, and air, Aud never bit of the burden of care

 And with all of our caring what more have we I would court content like lover lonely, I would woo her, win her. and wear her only, And never go over this white sea wall

 For gold or glory or for aught at all.
Year: 1871

At Paoli, Orange county, Ind, Prof Wilbur made arrangements for balloon ascension. He was to be accompanied by George H. Knapp As they were about gotJing into the balloon the cords gave way, and they made spring for the car, but only st1cceededsin grasping the ropes. As the balloon rose Knapp let go, and fell at height of about thir- ty feet without serious injury. Professor. Wilbur held on and attempted to climb into the basket, but was unable to do so, and the balloon shot-upwards rapid ly with the @ronaut hanging below. At height of about one mile the doomed man let go his hold and came whir1ing to the earth. At the height he had at tained he looked like 8 small stick about 9 foot long. As he approached the earth he was coming down head foremost. then spread out horizontally, then doubled up, turned over, and then strengthened out with his head downward. As he struck the earth he fell upon his head and back. His head was mashed into an inextinguishab1e mass. The body made hole in the ground eight inches deep, and it rebounded four feet from where it struck. To add to the painful character of the accident the professors young wife and little daughter were on the ground, and witnessed the terrible affair