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Year: 1870




With every appearance, when these lines
were written, Of more enchanting weather
than has even yet been vouchsafed to us this
season to encourage the lovers Of equestrian
sport, their attention will be again directed to
Jerome Park this morning for the third time
in the merry round of the week. All who
have taken note Of the superb racing already
accomplished on this now famous track and
have read the list of unrivalled horses that
yet await their turn of triumph will be eager
to avail themselves of the renewed opportu-
nifty to mingle the healthful relaxation of q
drive through some Of the heavenliest land
scapes in the world, with the keen excitement
of witnessing an intense struggle between
several of the feetest and most beautiful
animals that have ever been reared. Without
doubt the "Lady Gay Spankers" of the
metropolis, attended by their gallant cavaliers,
will honor the occasion even more dashingly
than on the previous days, so fully recorded
and so heartily enjoyed. A host of distin-
guished strangers from other parts OF the
Union and several fashionable arrivals OF but
twenty-four hours date in the Empire City
will augment the brilliant throng that always
| answers the bugle call of the Jockey Club.
| The newest wonders Of summer attire, too,
are only just ready for their full display, and
whole aocks Of birds Of elegant plumage wing
| ing their flight from the South and West to the
Northern spas have been tempted to alight
for a few hours to disport in the sunshine o
Jerome Park. We anticipate, then, still
more gladstone festival than ever for this third
field day at the American EPSON. None who
are both merry and wise will miss its COLDER
| hours.
Year: 1870

Truly GRAND AFFAIR-The grand turn
out and procession in this city yesterday of
the Masonic fraternity. 1t was a display of
strength, order and intelligence which is
seldom surpassed in any grand public assem-
blaze
Year: 1870

A DEBATE AMONG THE YOUNG De-
MocRACY.-Senator Michael Norton, of the
young democracy, and an ex-Alderman of bis
following are reported to have differed on
some important issue of local interest and to
have discussed and debated the difference in
the vigorous way Of the young democracy
till they found out that blood was thicker than
whiskey and bones as brittle as macaroni.
Vigorous discussion is the life of politics.
Year: 1870

A MORAL FOR THE RoUGHs.-In view of
the history Of our police and the many cases
of arrogant insolence on their part that have
been reported, it is not impossible that just
such case as the Fourth ward homicide
might occur to honest, reputable citizens, and,
therefore, it is not fair to condemn men at
once because they are in collision with the
police. But the men of this Fourth ward
fight are known for rufians; and because
men of their stamp kill policemen whenever
they get chance, therefore at any hostile
demonstration policeman is justified in being
beforehand with them. That is his only hope.
Every assumption is against the roughs, and
that is a penalty they pay for their notorious
lives. This is the judgment Of society, and the
verdict of the coroner's jury, if it be the same
way, will not strengthen it; or if it be the other
way will not invalidate it; for coroner is most
palpably the creature of the vile elements,
and his implication Of Burke would be entitled
to no more respect than his acquittal of a
murderer in the Jackson case.
Year: 1870

A New RULE FOR CRY RAILROAD CARS
Passengers are requested not to get on or of
the car while it is in motion" This caution
hangs up in nearly all Of our street railroad
cars. AS most of the accidents are caused by
cars starting before the passengers have time
to leave the platform, it would be good policy
if the city companies would add the follow
ing :-'Drivers and conductors are directed
not to start the cars while passengers are get
ting on or Of"
Year: 1870

IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS STILL threaten
ing cloud of war in Winnipeg. Riel is
dubious about the immunity to himself and
his leading associates, which was only YER
bally agreed to in the conference between the
Ottawa authorities and his delegates and as
he has three thousand men at his back he
thinks it safer to fight the expedition now
advancing on him than to accept the terms OF
settlement proposed in the Manitoba act"
Year: 1870

THE HOWARD INVESTIGATION still goes on


slowly. 1t is now said that there is evidence
to show that about four hundred thousand dol
lars were illegally spent by agents of the Bu-
reau to secure the election of Governor Scott,
of South Carolina. We still have great faith
in the honesty of General Howard, but In ad-
diton to honesty even he must have had ON,
nipresence to prevent frauds in so gigantic
swindling concern as the Freedmens Bureau
Year: 1870

1t is reported from Havana that run of a
week on the Spanish Bank resulted in the
withdrawaof $5O0,0OO in gold from that in
stitution, and the fact that the directions did
not exhibit the plates from which the notes
were printed confirmed the report of an over
issue in New York 1t is also declared that
forged bills to a large amount have beeH pre-
sented and clshed, and that the only salvation
for the institution is in the home Government
guarantesing its debt.
Year: 1870

that A. L. Stewart, the millionaire, intends
soon to give grand reception at his new mar
BILE dwelling, to which all his employees will
be invited The work of furnishing the build
ing is nearly completed, uphosterers being
now busily engaged in laying down the carpets,
Some idea of the magnifcence of tho appoint
msnts of the dwelling may be formed when it
is stated that the carpet for the drawing room
was purchased in Brussels at a cost Of $27 900.
This magnificent work of art is in u single
piece, and was woven upon loom constructed
expressly for the manufacture of this gem.
Year: 1870

An aristocratic young lady in Mississippi,
whose family had been reduced to poverty,
cultivated small patch of cotton with her own
hands last year, and lately sold her crop for
$2s4 That young lady will make her way in
the world, unless she marries some brainless
fep of dry goods clerk.
Year: 1870

Mr. Ponder, Governor elect of this State,
will be iuaugurated at Dover on the 18th of
January He has been worried sick by indi-
viduals wanting the few offices in his gift and
recently had to take to his bed, a gentleman
from Sussex informs us, to calm his nerves and
to avoid the opportunities of the patriots, y
who come with splendid recommendations
from their last employer, the Democratic party,
and all assure him that if it had not been for
their personal efforts the party would have
gone to ruin. Those who do not bore him in
person attack him through the mails
Year: 1870

ALBANY, March 81, 1870.


Editor Rutland Herald Il wish to say
few words to the good people of Mt,
Tabor and Dandy, through your paper,
about mineral springs. Now, gentlemen,
what in the world are you about, or think
ing of, that you don't move in regard to
your famous mineral springs? Middle
town is wide awake in building large
hotel to accommodate those wishing to go
and use the water of their spring; and
you, who have the best spring in the
world, seem to rest easy, and let others go
ahead and reap the benefits.


don't see a word in the papers from
Bond & Sweat about the success of their
Mt. Tabor Chalybeate Spring for last sea-
son, but hear they had some great cures
done by their famous water. l should
like to hear through your paper the truth
in the matter.


Now, gentlemen, I understand that the
owners of your spring are not able to go
ahead and build hotel to accommodate
those who would come to use the water
if you had such a one. Why don't you
wake up in the matter, and take hold with
them? You little know what a help it
would be to your place and to the world
in a short time l understand the water
is sure cure for all humors, and also for
the catarrh, which is one of the worst
diseases in oar country at the present
time. | am some ways from you, but I
take the papers, and want to read more
about that famous spring and its cures.


Most respectfully,
Year: 1870

WASHINGTON, IL. u, April u.


hdito1 Rutland Herald The past
week has been made memorable, in the
annals of our country, by the incorpora-
ton of the Fifteenth Amendment, as a
part and parcel of the Federal Constitu-
ton and tho completion of the work of
reconstruction. Your correspondent, hav-
ing some business to transact at the Exc
cutive Mansion, called the upon Wednes-
day, and was permitted to see the Presid-
ent, Just as he was about to atix his
signature to the message, announcing to
the country, the fact of its adoption and
at no time, since the surrender of Lees
army, did he seem to be in as good spir-
its, as on that day. He received US cor
daily and seemed pleased to be able to
grant therequest, which was then made
of him. The inevitable cigar was in his
mouth while the long table at which he
sat, was covered with papers. His Secre-
tary, Gen. Porter, was sitting near him
with coat thrown off reading and correct
ing the message wheI we went in. AL
though the whole thing was a mere cir
cumstance, still, the time and place will
always remain impressed upon my mem
ory. The negro it now seems, must be
taken out OF politics. Having become a
citizen, and possessing vote his import
ance becomes such, that those who have
been his enemies, are now anxious to be
counted among his warmest friends. In
Maryland, the Legislature have adopted,
and inserted clause in their constitution
striking out the word "white," and, al
though some of her principal men, coun-
tenanced resistance, yet all seem ready to
accept the situation, and allow them to
vote The same reports come from all the
other States. AS to their social position
the majority of them prefer to associate
among and with themselves, and, were it
not for few restless spirits, led on by
unscrupulous politicians, there would
be no trouble on that score. Congress has
given bountifully, at the request of the
colored people, for the purpose of estab-
fishing separate schools here in Washing
ton, but during the past year few, urged
on by Brown, the present Mayor and some
Year: 1870

cards should be sent in to him, during
the session. The reason has never been
given, it is this, some person desiring to
offer an insult to him wrote upon card,
and sent in the following words: Senator
Revels, please come out and black my
boots" Mr.. Revels of course was highly
incensed and gave the order alluded to.
The other evening party of white men
who are satellites of Brown 81 Co. (the
present city government, got up sere-
made on account of the adoption of the
10Th amendment, and among the rest
called upon the Senator, but he sent out
word that he had retired and could not
receive them. They left.


-.r ARLINGTON
Year: 1870

Mr.. STEWARDS FUNERAL.-The daily
press of the State, who were represented
at the funeral of Dugald Stewart, give
lsngthened accounts, and we quote their
concluding paragraphs. The following is
from the st. Adams Messenger
The day was unusually beautiful the
business of the town was wholly suspend
ed during the funeral, and no sound was
heard save the mournful tolling of the
church bell and the rumbling of the pass
ing trains. As the Hon. John W Stew
art, brother of the deceased, accompanied
the widow and three fatherless children
down the church aisle, bowed down with
grief, there was not a dry eye or an un-
touched hrast in that vast assembly.


That gentleman so universally
beloved and universally respected by high
and low, rich and poor, should have been
cut down by death in the flower eff his
manhood and in the zenith of his usefuS
ness, is one of those mysterious dispensa-
tions that can only be thought of in Won
der and tears. And SO a great and large
hearted man, useful public servant, a
devoted father and faithful friend, has
joined the majority and is forever buried
from our sight


The Free Press says: The final scene
Mt the grave was extremely affecting, the
grief of the relatives for the loss of one so
dear to them breaking out uncontrollably
For all, both friends and relatives, the
sadness of the day was deepened by the
fact that an old and valued servant and
friend of the family, the nurse in infancy
of both the brothers Stewart, lay at the
time corpse in the house of Hon. John
W. Stewart, having passed away since
the death of her foster-child.
Year: 1870

MIssIsQUoI RAILROAD.-The engineers
are now making the locating survey of the
Missisquoi road, and the directors say
they intend to commence work as soon as
the condition of the weather and ground
will permit. which will probably be in
April
Year: 1870

afraid that he, who has already overcome
so many obstacles, who has already stud
led this peculiar science Of political fence
riding, will at the first favorable oppor-
tunity jump body and soul to the other
side Of the fence and betray the Demo
cratic party as much as he did the Re-
publican party? |, for one, confess that
[ rather would trust the devil to become
an angel, than him to become an reliable
aud honest politician. TRUTH.
Year: 1870

THE prospects for electing the aohole
Republican ticket in this County were
never so brilliant as at the present time,
and if the Republican voters will only do
their duy there can be but one result OF
the campaign-a sweeping victory for
Repuhhcatism, honesty and a reduction
of the taxes in oar County.
Year: 1870

THE subject Of lighting the City with
gas, IS receiving the earnest attention of
numerous of our leading citizens, and
the chances are favorable for the project
being carried into effect. 1t would re-
quire capital of $50, 900, and one man
said in our hearing that he would invest
$l2 $50 in the enterprise-oue-fou fourth OF
the whole sum necessary to be raised
and he has the ready money at his dis
Year: 1870

TIE Council Proceedings published
this week are rather old, but it is owing
to the negligence Of the City Clerk in
not furnishing them to us promptly.
Seeing it is his duty TO hand them in on
"Wednesday forenoon, we would respect,
fsly ask the Board to see that we are
furnished with copy at that time.
Year: 1870

SELLING AT CosT.-Mrs. Rand, corner
of Buffalo and Sth streets, is selling her
stock of goods at cost. They are all first
class goods, and are being sold at aston
ishingly low figures. Persons wishing
anything in her line viii do well to give
her CALL
Year: 1870

ASHORE schooner IE5tgtc, owned
in this City, while going to the Jackson
port pier, sprung leak, and to saye her
from sinking, they run her ashore, whore
she now lies waiting for the tug Kitty
Smoke to get her off with the assistance
of n Steam nump.
Year: 1870

THE Democratic candidate for Coroner
says that in case John Bggars is elected
to the office of Treasurer there will be
an appointment in his place inside of two
months, for he predicts that the amount
Of whiskey that candidate has guzzled
since his nomination viii incapa eitate
him for the duties of the Office in about
that time. And the Doctor knows!
Year: 1870

4


SIR Your reply to Mr.. Low Tariff" in
your the 5th inst orcibe that it seems to
me that every reasonable mind should be convinced
And, yet, think. there is another argument whioh
shows clearly the sound policy Of Protection.


Mr. "Low Tariff" says he Is a worliingman He then,
surely hns considered if stopped to consider at
ALL that tho prosperity Of every country depends in
great measure upon the diversity employment which
It affords its people Here for instance is young man
who is about to out In life to his bread by the
sweat OF his brow He says "What can do TO obtain
livelihood Ihaye not the peculiar ability to III me for
either Of tho professions; have not the literary
taste. Farming 1 don't like but L do think
/ could learn TO make steamenR1ne,
any kind of machinery well AZ anyone to work in
iron would be my delight. But where should g0f Inc
peOpc OF this country they buy cheaper than
they manufacture. They have refused TO protect
manufactures against the cheap labor OF the O!d
and cannot get such employ here. But II can't
do that, canmake nice garment, ana Would, II pro
trade been unsettled by Hood Of cheap ready made
clothing from Europe"


Close our workshops and we become nation oI slug
CARDS Close our workshops and you put paddock upon
the inventive genius OF the country and Americans can
longer boast OF being the greatest Inventors OF the
age. Close workshops and the Intelligent foreigner
says, " will not emgrate TO America because cannot
lind employment to suit my particular skill But II
their DOORS the artisan of Europe will Heek country
where he can find free and intelligent people, IN well
~ wellpaid and suitable employment Throw open the
doors OF workshops and the busy farmer will Do
raising produce for the people therein, commanding
good price and short transportation the mechanic will
the literary will be supplying the intelligent people
OF the country with intellectual food, who, receiving
people all professional ability finds abundant occupation
and reward When you start the manufacturing interest
Of the country you begin movement which viii oensht


RtehnonduiiIe, N. T., Dec. Is, 1870.
Year: 1870




SIR: Thanks for speaking a true word for
our tights ferryboas and The who daily
suffer from this cool taking possession OF their seats havs
no wage for them; and hopeless Of redress
have almost ceased to complain to each other They
consider what country people call hoggsh" but hayo
finally sunk into the idea that it is way, yOu express,
IT, peculiarly masculine" will do the masCuines tho
Justice to say that a woman with baby, even though
poorly dressed will generally them to shoulder
their newspaper and give up seat but In other
must be- very pretty richly dressed, acc0mpa
MED by some man OF might money-bags, to produce
even sign of reentiDg from their nine points OF tho
law Yours, &C., a WOMAN.
Ns,c- York, Dec. 30, 1870.
Year: 1870

At the dedication of chapel in Brooklyn
the building of which cost $23,000, DIR. Eddy
sad that in Eve years there had been money
enough spent in extravsgant churches te
build such chapel in every square OF the
Year: 1870

A contemporary states that Anna Dickin-
SOD was weak girl" before the war, who
scrubbed store for quarter to buy a
ticket to the first lecture she ever attended"
This shows what dreadful consequences the
first wrong step may lead to-
Year: 1870

THE NQUEST-TfE TESTIMONY, ETC.


Coroner Burns yesterday continued the in
quest into the circumstances connected with the drown
ing of Patrick Lane East Newark constable in the
Hackensack River having been just previously put of
train on the New-Jcrsey Railroad


Considerable delay OccasOned by the absence of
jurors but before IL they were all together, and the


first witness Mr.. John Il. Pearson of Newark, called


The witness was acquaintance OF the deceased and
had him at about 0i o'clock the morning OF the
day upon which he drowned Lane had an
tiOn issued in Newark which he in Jersey
CITY, and he walked with witness TO the Centrest depot
when witness bought two excursion tickets one OF which
was given to Lane In the car they occupied the
seat and at Jersey City Lane went 10 make his levy aud
witness saw of him.


John Boylan testified that on the Goth of November he
left in the 62o train: the conductor. Parker,
TO Lane the latter unable tO find his ticket and
searched long time for ii while the conductor sat the
rail opposite when the train nered the West End Station
the conductor left Lane but after the train started
he again Immediately and asked him for his ticket;
witness could not hear the reply made the bell rope
pulled and the train after running some distance,
walked to the front platform of the car; witness imme-
diatey raised the window, put his head out, and
around for msnent, and then commenced to walk,
se little TIE, agonaly o across to the north side Of
and then commenced climbing the string piece
just at that time the conductor shouted Look ont, or
train had then moved about ten feet all the passengers
got out of the and went to the side of bridge TO
left the bridge the conductor kelt down and hung
lantern over the side OF tho bridge and called tohm
rescue him. witness held fast to the leg Of the pas
sengcrs and he also leaned over and haIloocd
TO the man witness also shouted 10 him, but
no response was made two small boats came
almost Immediately and a thorough search was made.
after spending some 10 or Is minutes looking the man
without finding him, the passengers got on the train and
II moved along witness did not hear the conductor order
Lane 10 get of the train but the latter got up and left
the without the conductor putting hand upon him; the
night dark and rainy but the bridge was lighted up
with reflector ut the draw; the string piece OF the
bridge about ~ inches high and deceased climbed over
i; the conductor was perfectly calm and gentlemany
witness positive that there was sufficient light for
Lane 10 see his way off tho bridge without falling over


After the recess which was here taken, David w. Smith
OF Newark was called lie testhd that the conductor
called for Lanes ticket three times when Lane passed
out OF the he acted so cOOy that witness did not
know whether he was going to leave the train get
somebody 90 lend him money 10 pay his fare.
Benjamin Van Reper OF Jersey City was called bnt
stated that he knew nothing OF the case, and the nauest
wls then adjourned until Friday al Va u. III
Year: 1870

would be very nearly the same. The
wells and trench in the estimate are
minutely specified, and no doubt is
involved in their location.


The amount of pipe specified in the
estimate is 41,3O0 feet. while in the
contract it is some 81, ,889 feet. 1t will
be observed. however. that. while in
his estimate Mr.. Weir specifies the
number of feet of pipe and its dame
ter, he is also careful to state its
thickness and its weight per lineal
foot. Both these very important
items are omitted altogether in the
written contract Could this omis-
sion have been accidental2


Again. while the length of pipe in
the estimate Is much less than in
the contract, Its cost is only little
over seven thousand dollars less. We
place the amount and cost of pipe in
the estimate, In contrast with the
amount and cost of pipe called for by
the contract, so that our readers may
see for themselves the difference:


ESTIMATED COST.
Year: 1870

LOUIS RAAB visited our Office one day this
week and we were heartily glad to see him. He
reports the miners in the neighborhood of juno
tion City as " waiting for water" Louis is one
the pioneer business men of our county and says
he intends to remain few years longer for the
purpose of giving the people in that section an
opportunity of purchasing goods at a reasonable
rate. We have known Louis a long time, had
considerable business to do with him and can
recommend him to the public as man worthy
of patronage.
Year: 1870

A SURE GUARANTEE OF FAIRNEss.-It seldom
happens where one has an honest chance to try
his luck in a grand enterprise, like the one got
ten up in aid of the Nevada School, where an
entire city is interested, which is a guaran-
tee to petsons, whether present at the drawing,
or absent in any other part of the world. See
advertisement.
Year: 1870

FRENCH SANITARY FUND.-Post Master Hart
man is still receiving subscriptions to the above
Fund, and informs us that the people are dona.
ting quite literally. AS soon as the money is
sent below we will publish the amount Those
who have not subscribed already will have an
opportunity of doing SO by calling upon Mr.
Hartman.
Year: 1870

BACK AGAN.-We are reliably Informed that
Judge Foulke has returned to New River and
that he intends remaining in that section during
the present Winter. Look out for " big stories
from New River We expect to hear of the
Judge finding the richest claim ever heard Of
Year: 1870

CANT SEE Ir.-During the past few months
we have received several advertisements from as
many different parties in the Eastern States, ac-
companied with the modest request "to insert
and send bill" We have always made it a rule
to accept no advertisements, coming from a dis
tance, unless sent through reliable agency or
accompanied by the cash. We are always ready
to furnish advertisers with our rates, upon APP
plication, but will not accept of anything unless
the above rules are complied with