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Year: 1875

An exchange says: To what extent
society has been injured BY the mon
strous and shameless system OF seuse-
tion-seeking, to which the press Of To-
day is SO freely given, it would be i'm
possible to estimate, and an ATTEMPT
to calculate it would be deemed incred-
BILE. This morbid thirst for the GRO
tesque episodes and startling denou-
ments OF life is not only unsuitable, hut it
knows no restraints or boundaries. and
the privacy of. home and the sanciity OF
the domestic circle are alike invaded
with unblemishing irreverence by the
pirates and freebooters of journalism.
who live by this sort of work" There
is much truth in the above, as all will
attest who are familiar with the Journal
ism of the country. And while, at
times, it would seem as if those sheets
which cater to that prurient taste wsre
destined to outstrip all competitors in
point OF popularity, yet time and ex-
perience have demonstrated that their
prestige of success is so short-lived that
they rise like rocket and fall like q
stick. Such, according to the News.
paper Reporter-a journal devoted to
the interests OF publishers in general
and the elevation of the cart preserva-
tive of arts" in particular--has beeE the
fate of every publication not based upon
the broad foundation of q determine
tion on the part of its publisher to make
it vehicle Of general public good !, and
not mass of personalities, ridiculous
or cruel, harmless or biting, as occasion
may demand. The morbid taste which
pervades certain classes gives encour-
agement to such journalism, but in q
very little while it pals even upon
these perverted and depraved appetiies,
and they turn from It with feeling
akin to nausea. 1t is the duty of every
publisher to endeavor by every means
in his power to elevate the tone of
journalism, and when this is not the
object aimed at, then this paper becomes
source of negative influence, if not alb
solutely positive evil.
Year: 1875

A USE FOR BEDBuass--A correspond
ent OF the Scientific Anaerican says: f
nice fat bedbugs are placed in o satur-
ated solution OF nitrate OF potash in
water, and exposed to the Dir for sew
seral days in an open vessel, there will
be no apparent change in the bugs; but
there will be change in the odor, for
now it is as delicate and delicious as
before it was rank and disgusting. No
doubt the odorous principal could be
easily separated, perhaps by digesting
with alcohol or either; and il neatly
bottled and labeled, it would yield q
large profit to practical perfumers.
The odor is unlike that of any other
perfume I have ever smelt, and no one
would suspect its low origin. This is
one use for the elmer; there may be
others.
Year: 1875

AZ A case of mistaken identity took
place as the cars left :he Newark depot.
A pretty girl. with her handkerchief up
to her eyes, had seen her lover seat
himself in the last seat of car, but
while she was bathed in tears, she did
not see that the train had backed, and q
different car stood in front Of her; but
presently she looked up and with q
sweet smile said goodbye darling" to
an astonished and bashfnl young man
who was sitting there, in the place
whore the other fellow should have
been. p s0NA -lall1.l 1890
Year: 1875

eas- A Cape May belle says the sea-
baths are as " exhilarating as the clasp
of lover" One Of these days that
girl will be getting into trouble, and
then she will lay it to the ocean, of
course. H
Year: 1875

1t will be seen that the noble old
poet and patriot of Amesbu,y, does
not denounce the brave and honest
soldier Sheridan.


Amesbury, l4th 1st Mo-, 1875.
To the Editors oftAe Boston Journal:


In the paper Of this morning I no.
tlce paragraph stating that mention
has been made OF letter from myself
condemning the operations of the Fed
eral force in Louisiana in interfering
with the Legislature. | have written
no letter on that subject, though it is
possible | may have touched upon it
incidentally in a note upon some other
matter. In the absence of full flor
nation | have not been disposed to
volunteer the publication of my opin-
ions, but, hat I regret Government
interference with the Legislature of a
State as ill-advIsed and very danger
Gus is true. Perhaps some recollec-
ton OF the use made of the United
States troops in Kansas and Massachu
setts in behalf Of slavery may make me
more doubtful of the expedency of
such demonstration as that in Lousi-
ana, ever when prompted, as it doubt
les was by a desire to prevent g Dem
ocratic violence and to protect the
colored citizens of the State in the ex-
ercise of their rights. But, while re-
gretting the action Of the force under
his command, [ am not disposed to
join in denunciations Of Gen Sheri-
dan, who is above the suspicion of 9th
er than honest motives, however mis-
taken he may have been in his mode
of procedure under the difficult cir
cumstances of his position For some
lnscrutable reason, whether from a
sense of its own ineompetency, or Of
the superior wisdom and craftsmanship
of the Executive branch of the Gov
ernment, the present Congress has
seen fit to leave the President to deal
with the delicate and difficult question
alone, in spite of his earnestly express
ed desire for its action. In the mean
time the colored citizens Of the State
of Louisiana have had every reason to
crave protection not alone from avow-
ed enemies but professed friends.
Left as they are, between the upper
milestone of ex-slave-holding AFRO
gance and hatred and the neither one
of corrupt and mercenary officials, for
whose conduct they are held RESPONSE
BILE, they certainly need whatever con-
neutrality-suspicious. it is in the pow
er of Congress to afford, and the soon
er that body takes definite action of
the subject the better viii! it be for the
whole country, and the Republican
party in particular


Who does not now see what the wise
craftsmanship of Charles Sumner clear
ly discerned at the time, the error of
investing so hastily the revolted South
with State sovereignty, which neither
black nor white were in a condition to
exercise with safely to themselves or
the Union? Ku-Klux nor White
Leagues, nor the abuse of the black
mans confidence by unprincipled ad-
venturers, would have been possible,
and We should have been spared the
precedent of the United States troops
settling questions of membership In
the Legislature of sovereign State.
The past is beyond recall but the
right OF Congress to secure to Louisi
ana what she has not had since the re-
bellon, Republican form of govern
ment remains.
Year: 1875

PosT-MoRTEM EXAMINATION OF THE REMAINS


OF THE VICTIM.


Deputy Coroner DR.. Marsh made a postmortem ex-
animation of the body OF Thomas Dowdel at Bellevue
Hospital yesterday, the result being foows-There
extensive laccraon of the left side OF the face and
left The face and forehead were blackened with
der, and number Of small shot found in the face
There irregular opening In the left temporal
bone inch long and three quarters of an inch WIDE
Having removed the upper section of the skull mum
ber of perforatons made by shot was found in that part
of the dura mater corresponding to the opening in tho
skull The entire left hemisphere of the brain was
lacerated and broken down; number OF small shot
found in the brain substance, and small clot was
found corresponding to the middle lobe of the left
hemisphere of the brain. Death was due to compress
sion and extensive laceration of the brain, resulting
from gunshot wound in the head


Thomas Dowdell was, it Will be remembered the son
of John Dowdel who shot him with shotgun at No.
AZ Henry street last Wednesday morning Tho inquest
in the will be held next Saturday at the Coroncrs'
Office
Year: 1875

CUT WITH A TUMBLER.


difficulty occurred about the payment Of drinks in
a lager beer saloon the OF Fifty-third
and First avenue between Michael Russell and Simon
Stanley of No l. 006 First avenue, and other men.
Russell drew a knife with which TO defend himself, and
then struck with glass the head and cut very
severely Stanley held for trial. and Russell hav-
ing no home he was sent to the House of Detention.
Year: 1875

A YOUNG MAN DESIRES ROOM. FIRE AMI
"A Board in private family graduate in one Of the
first the New England coeges he would be glad 70 give
instruction In knglish literature kindred studies. Ad
dress SCHOLAR, Herald office
Year: 1875

4 WIDOW LADY WISHES TO MAKE AN ARRANGE
n ment for the winter with party of gentlemen
small family she has Suit of Rooms elegantly furnished
near Fifth avenue with without private table Address
G. o., Herald office.
Year: 1875

inhabitant. The rate of taxation has in-
creased from one half of one per cent. in
1906, to two and eight-tenths per cent. IN
1874. Truly the great metropolis is not
pleasant place for poor man to live IN.
The cause of this sad condition of affairs IS
plain. Respectable and honest citizens as
a rule, abstain from any connection with
political affairs, and allow themselves to De
absorbed with private considerations AT
the same time, with,a few exceptions IN.
cluding the Graphic, the newspapers oil
the city neglect their duty to arouse public
sentiment regarding this important subject
while they allow their columns to be pros
tituted to the grossest Misrepresentation OF
the financial condition of the District ot
Columbia. There is something in the way
of biblical advice regarding notes and
beams which New York editors would do


Ual1 tO rapnemher
Year: 1875

ATTENTION is directed TO the report of
the meeting held last night by property
holders on Pennsylvania avenue for the
purpose of securing a new pavement be-
tween the Capitol gate and the Treasury
Department. The present condition Of
this portion of our splendid Avenue is
simply insufcrable and disgraceful. A
new pavement is demanded by every con-
sideration of public policy, and we trust
the Commissioners will give the subject
that attention its importance deserves, for
the movement originates spontaneously
from merchants, property holders and
business men without the slightest regard
to political sentiment. A legal construc-
ton OF the law under which the Commits
sioners act in favor of the petitioners, is
probably not hedged about with difficulty.
1t should be remembered that the pave
ment of this portion of the Avenue was
laid before the organization of the Board
of Public Works.
Year: 1875

THE Ereaing Post indorses a police reform
recommended by the new police commits
Sioner, General Smith, but fears it cannot be
adopted in New York, because it would be for
public as against private or individual inter-
ests Still, it insists that the projected reform
would receive the support of all good citizens.
Would the Post have the whole world to be-
lieve that the majority of its citizens are bad
1t is we'll understood that the Detective press
deals so generally in sensations and exaggera-
tiOns that its readers have ceased to regard
any of its statements seriously. But we have
hesitated to class the Post in this category.
If it seriously maintains, however, that not
withstanding its reform movement, directed
by Governor Tilden through the Committee of
Seventy, the city is still in the hands of the
thieves, and this because a majority of its citi-
zeDs are dishonest, we shall be forced to be-
Iieve it. The mighty efforts of the Metropoli-
tan press in favor of reform have all been
wasted if we may credit the statements found
in its own columns. All! it should never have
left tie post of watchfulness at home to stop
small leaks in the treasures at Washington
and Albany. While it claims to have stopped
the expenditure Of some two or three millions
by each of its neighbors, it acknowledges to
having been saddled with an increase of some
thirty millions of debt by its reform govern
ment at home. physician, heal thyself"
Year: 1875

sionally taken out for an airing, which holds
that the State is sovereign, not in few strict
ly defined relations, but as fixing the national
authority and marking out its limits. This
theory has long been merely a venerable relic,
but it is at the present juncture anonymously
absurd, since the State of Missouri was origi-
nally purchased by the money Of the nation,
over which 1t claims paramount authority, and
since its government did more recently attempt
to exercise such authority and was most incon-
tinently put down for so doing. If we had
such a provision in our bill of rights, 1t might
reconcile us to 4 constitutional recognition of
the excelIencies that are claimed for the lost
cause by the Democracy of Missouri.
Year: 1875

Cfrom the St' Louis GloOe-Democrab'J


How would It do, just BY way Of change,
to introduce into the bill of rights a declara-
ton that all the rights not specifically re-
served by the State are vested in the United
States? Such provision would not necessa-
rily conflict with the Constitution Of the United
States, and it would have the great advantage
of being more in consonance with the actual
condition Of the relations between the State
and the nation. There is a charming theory
still extant in certain musty brains, and occa-
Year: 1875

FROM a pamphlet circular prepared by
Dexter A. Hawkins for the Council of
Political Reform" and issued from the
press Of the Grqphie company, we learn
that the debt of New York city is $115 to
every man, woman and child of its popula-
ton. THIS is ian increase of twenty-nine
hundred per cent in thirty-four years.
In the same space Of time taxes have in
creased six hundred and forty-six per cent.
The levy now amounts to S32.3l for each
Year: 1875

GENERAL SHERMAN's MEMOIRS will
serve no good purpose so far as he is per-
sonalIy concerned. The answers and
criticisms its publication have provoked are
very generally based upon the declaration
that while he commanded some of the
best troops in our armies, he never won
battle except when opposed by inferior
numbers. Among the latest answers is a
letter written by Montgomery Blair to the
editor of the Southern Magazine, defend
ing his brother, General Blair, portion of
which we reproduce elsewhere.
Year: 1875

AMONG the rambling suggestions regard
ing the National Centennial celebration is
one that Walt Whitman shall read poem
of his own authorship. The only objec-
ton to the suggestion is that it will require
another century of ardent study to com,
preLend such production.
Year: 1875

The Catholic church docs not find in the


dramatic profession aught to condemn. 1t


is an honorable profession. The actor, the


lawyer the merchant, the banker have all


their duties to perform, always subseryient


to the claims of religion. First strive to


save your soul, and then become good ac-


tor, lawyer, or whatever you wish The


drama, properly considered, is full of good


lessons, the ultimate triumph Of virtue un-
der an amnL~circumstances and the defeat OF
hypocrisy ana viGts? Were the stage as
fond Of the church as the church is of the
stage, all would be well. Were the drama
as respectful to the priesthood, as the
priesthood is to it, there would not be a
word against it. The drama has not trea-
ted the church as we'll as the church has
treated it. 1t is wrong to place a priest
upon the stage in false light. The drama
tic element pervades everything Life is
a drama, and death is the most moving of
all the dramas in this world The great
sacrifice of the mass, which has been offered
up for the repose Of our deceased friend, is
a play, and the most successful play that
has ever been produced. 1t has enjoyed
run of nineteen centuries, commencing with
divine tragedy Of Calvary, and will last to
the end Of time 1t is the great play of
Christ's passion, the constant repetition of
the play which resulted in the redemption
of the world The Catholic church always
shelters her children, and her arms are
streached forth for them No matter what
distracting profession Il man may be in,
this loving mother will be his guardian,
and at the moment of death she is beside
him.-Fdthcr Young ut Dan B'yant's
EuHerui
Year: 1875

We have him here in Stroudsburg as
well as other towns The following descrip-
ton pictures him exactly, aud will be found
to fit tight: He may be seen any day, in
almost any part of the village he never
makes room for you on the sidewalk, looks
at you saucily, and swears smartly if asked
anything he is very impudent, and often
vulgar to ladies who pass he delights in
frightening, and someties does serious in
jury to little boys and girls he louges at
the street corners, and is the first arrival
at dog fight or any other sport or scrape
he crowds into the post office in the even
ing, and multiplies himself and his antics
at such Il rate that people having legiti-
mate business are crowded out; he thinks
himself very sharp, he is certainly noisy
he can smoke and chew tobacco now and
then, and rip out an oath at most any time /;
we ask whose boy he is. Mother is he
yours We think he is, for there are many
good qualities in the lad, and we do not
think that you know what he does on the
street. Look after him, mother keep him
more at home. Train him and you will
have a son to be proud of.


Snow is still lingering in the mountains
Year: 1875

We surrender again, to-day, large portion
of our space to the college commencement ex-
ereises. While the general character OF these
annual entertainments are ever the same, and,
therefore, somewhat monotonous to a large class
OF readers, We have undertaken to present them
with freshness and to invest them with all the
interest possible. After to-day we shall have
room for other subjects.
Year: 1875

A SHAME.-It is a shame that ourcity fathers don't make some arrangement to have

 street widened in front of the residence of Dr. Wyatt. There is barely room for wagon to pass in front of his house, leaving no room for n side walk. To make it worse the street is very bad and muddy.
Year: 1875

Successful farming is made by attending to little things. The farmer who does his best, earns his money with best appreciation and uses it with best results. Such men are the salt of the earth.
Year: 1875

Every person should know how to
treat a flesh wound. Every one is liable
to be placed in circumstances away
from surgical and veterinary aid, where
he may save his own life, the life Of a
friend or beast, simply by the exer-
else of little common sense. La the
first place, close the lips of the wound
within the hands and hold them firmly
together - check the flow OF blood un-
I'll several stitches can be taken and
bandage applied. Then bathe the
wound for long time in cJld water.
Should it be painful, take a painful OF
burning Goals and sprinkle upon them
brown sugar aud hold the wounded
part ia the smoke. In a minute or two
the pain will be allayed. aud the recov-
cry proceeds rapidly. In my case q
rusty nail had made bad wound in
my foot. The pain and nervous irrits-
tion were severe. This was all re-
moved by holding il in smoke fifteen
minutes, and / was able TO resume my
reading in comfort. have often re-
commended il to others with Ike re-
suits. Rural New Yorker.
Year: 1875

Those whe imagine, says the Pail
Mall Gazette, that women are only ca
psble Of distinguishing themselves in
the arts Of peace, and that, while dis.
placing men in medicine and at the bar,
they will be obliged to leave military
pursuits to the coRrser sex, should read
the account Of women who have served
in the French army, published in a re-
cent number of the Revue Illustree des
Deux Mondes. The most remarkable of
these herOines was Theresa Sutter, who,
distinguished not more for her bravery
than for her freedom of speech, received
from the first consul the hattering nick
name "Sans-gene. The volubility and
emphasis with which she apostrophized'
Napoleon at the siege Of Toulon made
such an impression on the mind of the
great chief that he reminded her of it
afterward, when he was emperor and she
still dragon. Indeed, the ready com
msnd of invective for which Theresa
Sutter was famous throughout her ca
reer, would seem to suggest that nature
had intended her the robe OF the advo-
cate rather than the uniform of the sol
der. But she was as skillful and daring
in the use Of her sword as in that of her
own sharp tongue, for which reason,
when the committee Of public safety
published decree banishng women
from the army Of the republic, special
exception was made in favor of Theresa.
After FIVE years service she retired from
the army with pension of two hundred
francs; but the monotony of peaceful
existence told severely upon her. She
became once more a dragoon, and from
1906 to 1910 served with her regiment in
Spain. In 1910 she was taken prisoner
by guerillas and sent to Lisbon, whence
she made her way back, through Eng
land, to France. She was present at
Waterloo, and did not retire for good
until after the restoration.
Year: 1875

| fell in love with fat girl once.
loved madly, because was loving tive
hundred and seven pounds of girl. She
was amiable, tender-hearted, good-na-
tured and true, and | think she loved
me. We were to be married in the fall,
and should probably have been one Of
the happiest Of husbands, when an acci-
dent dashed my prospects. She fell
overheard just as we we're about to leave
the wharf on a steamboat excursion.
Three or four sailors plunged after, aud
they got a gang plank under her, cable
around her waist and towed her to the
wharf. Then they rugged derrick and
lifted her out by sections, but they were
so long about it that she took severe
cold, and the result was death. There
were months and months after this that
| could not pass load of hay without
thinking Of my lost Amanda and she'd
ding tears, and even to this day | never
see an elephant or rhinoceros without
her dear vissge rising up before me.
Year: 1875




Probably the most persevering peti.
toner before the Board of Pardons dur.
ing the year was an importunate widow,
whose son was sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for ten years for committing bur-
glary in LycomiDg county. This lady
was present at all the meetings held in
1875, and pleaded earnestly for the libe-
ration Of her imprisoned offspring. At
the last session OF the Board her petition
met with favorable consideration, on the
strength of which one of the officials on
the hill addressed the following commu.
nicstion to the members of the Board:


There was in a city q Board of Par
dons which feared not God, neither re-
garded man.


"And there was a widow in that city;
and she came unto them saying, Avenge
me of mine adversary.


"And they would not for awhile; but
afterward they said within themselves:
Though we fear not God nor regard man
Yet because this widow troubleth
us we will avenge her, lest by her con
tinual coming she weary us.
Year: 1875

The procession will form in front Of the hall
atten o'clock sharp thence It will move up
second to Market, up Market 70 Main. down
oars will be in attendance to convey the music
and society TO head Of Vance street, where
the society will reform and march thence 10
james Park. whore pleasure viii besin.


Tickets. SOC.


70 DO had Of any Of the Committee and at


the Gate. 6lmkshm1teo
Year: 1875

other day We read of Norwalk organist who composed a tune for an odd metre hymn the minister had given them unexpectedly, copied it into the choir books, and when the wretched man finally finished his sermon, they sang it to hlm. In conclusion, we will cheerfuIly concede that in Heaven it may be we'll to have choirs in front and alongside the minister, but for any other locality we consider the arrangement objectionable.
Year: 1875

The poison inoculated by the bite of q dog or scratch of cat is neutralized and expuDged, and the wound healed by the prompt and faithful use of Renneis Pain Killing Magic Oil Resp it in the house in ease of emergency.