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Year: 1875

Oh, Daniel of the ebon skin and merry laugh,


Who did our chores and yearly cut our grass,
l knew lifes joys and pleasures you would quaf,
Nor leave one drop remaining in the glass.
knew, old fellow, you were prone to wive,


And had been told you claimed already four,
Yet did not think to hear that number five


Should seek place among the fruitful store.
Are you the Brigham of our Eastern Slope,


Or Blue Beard, famed for wives without head
Say, do these five for your affection cope,


Or four lie headless in the chamber red
Does your love, like the well-spring, ceaseess flow
In ample store for all who are athirst?
Or for ''the dear Departed is your woe


Sufficient when apportioned to the firstY
miss you Daniel, in my daily walk =;


l miss your willing hand to do my chores;
Your shambling gait and mumbling solo talk,


While passing from the station by our doors.
So come back, Daniel, with the birds and flowers;


From bliss hymenal ere the Spring shall pass;
Come back, old FRIEND from out your nuptia bowers
Return, pray, in time to cut my grass.
Comel for the Darkey now has Civil Rights,


And you shall have within our church pew
'Tis true our vestry is composed of whites,


Yet we will make vestryman ofyou.
And why not For know your blood is red,


And white your soul, tho tawny is your skin,
And if some wool is yet found on your head,


The law commands and we shall put you in.
Then come back early from the city, Dan,


Before your wife the Low street trick can try,
Nor let her do as did the frau of Hahn,


And four smoked cherubs in your cradle lie.
Such tricks will not become our barren hill;


Then come back early to my lawn and home,
And l shall greet your advent with WILL


If you more to nuptial pastures roam.
The women here, oh, Daniel, rule the roast,


Then bring yours out to swell Zantippes' band.
7 % be henpecked at home is made our boast,


And you, for this may claim to rule our land
Then early come, thou dark and fervent lover,


Come, ere the Spring and honeymoon doth pass,
Tho living with thy bride in love and clover,


Pray come to do our chores and cut my grass.
IT. WASHINGTON, March 4th 1875. W.
Year: 1875

rs Very stern parent indeed-"Come here,
sir ! What is this complaint the school master
has made against you?" Much injured youth
"It's just nothing at all. You see Jimmy
Hughes bent pin, and l only just left it on
the teachers chair tor him to look at, and he
came in without his specs and sat right down
on the pin, and now wants to blame me for it J!
Year: 1875

Mg- A bashful young clergyman recently,
rising to preach for the fret time made ter.
rible mix of it, and announced his text in this
wise "And Immediately the cock wept, and
Peter went out and crew bitterly"
Year: 1875




Not only can we not sec the slightest
use in taking down the stoves, if that be
the way of heating, but we hold that in
country houses there should never be a day
in the whole year in which fire cannot be
built at a moments notice. In summer an
open fireplace is preferable to a stove, for
there will be but a few weeks in the whole
summer in which little fire in the morn
ing will not be needed to ventiate the room
or to dry 1t, If not to remove the chill. II
maiarious districts this is of special import
ance few sticks will prevent what much
qulnlne may cure, and be vastly cheaper.
80 we insist that III the family or living
room OF every country house there should
always be i fire laid in every fireplace
CRATE or stove, ready to diffuse comfort
when needed, even if it be in July or Au-
gust. But in houses heated by stoves there
are several which may come down without
detrlment, and those which remain in place
should be properly cared for. which brings
us at last to taking down the stoves.
Ii the stoves connects by a short, straight
piece of pipe directly with the chimney,
there will be little trouble in replacing
1t next fall il, instead of this, there
are, as IS more commonly the case, several
ienths of pipe and moreor less elbows,
then too much precaution cannot be
taken Some hold the theory that Il
stove pipe once taken donw can never
be put up as it was before without calling
IN filter. Stove pipes make great havoc
with domestic patience, but proper fore
sight at the taking down viii help greatly
to tellcltous putting up. Wherever two
ends OF pipe, whether sections, or elbows,
come together, they should be marked,
whether Intentionally separated in taking
down or not. If large pipe is taken down
III the tewest possible pieces, some others
will separate, and all be in confusion, hence
the only safety is to number each joint, that
Is, whenever the lengths Of sections, includ
ing elbows, come together, with two num-
bers, II, p, etc. Do this before disturb
ing the pipe; chalk will answer but the
marks must be renewed, if blurred by hand
ling, before the pipe is put away for the
season. Where anthracite coal is burned
simple humping of the pipe viii remove
the gathered ashes and dust; pipe to
bituminous coal stove viii show more de-
posit, and will need more thorough clean
ing, but in those of wood-stoves, the deposit
is often very heavy, and if the pipe is u
long one, of highly acid and corrosive ma
ture. If this be not removed when the
pipe is taken down now the work of de-
struction will 90 on all summer, and when
it is to be put up in the fall it viii often be
found completely honeycombcd and useless
Hence a pipe Of this kind should have every
incrustation upon its interior removed by a
thorough humping and bunch of twigs
To arrest the corrosion of what deposit re-
mains, the interior may be covered with
ordinary lime wash or whitewash Both
stove and pipe should be thoroughly black
ened before they are put away for the sum-;
mer The object of backing stove is not
solely to improve its looks, but it is to cover
the surface Of the iron with coating that
will prevent rusting,-40.erjcan Agricat-
fTy.iSf
Year: 1875

DIR. Dio Lewis says: "a lady has just
left our rooms whose case illustrates an
important idea. Ten years ago she was an
invalid. Her malady was obstinate, and at
the end of years treatment a consultation
resulted in the opinion that her case was
cerebro-spinal irritation from which she
would probably never recover. Six years
ago her husband died His estate proved
insolvent. The wife engaged in active
occupation to support her three children.
In year she was well, and has remained
so ever since.


There are two million dyspeptics in Amer
lea. Nine i'll ten Of them could be cured
by work.


A wealthy clergyman from neighboring
State assured us that he had spent eight
years and thirty thousand dollars in seeking
a cure for his dyspepsia. He had travelled
everywhere and consulted all sorts of doc
tors We are afraid he will never forgive
us for telling him that six months hard
work would make well man Of him.
Year: 1875

\ few days since Western city clerk
happening to meet Il physician Of the place,
the latter mentioned that he had a small
claim against the corporation for attendance
upon city patient. lie was told to make
out his bill, send it in, and it would be paid
at the next meeting of the board Of Alder
men. The clerk happened to complain du-
ring the interview of being little under
the weather; the physician took note OF
his symptoms, and said that upon reaching
his Office he would write him u prescrip-
ton that would set him to rights, and
which he would send by the boy who
would bring the bill. The afternoon of the
same day boy called at the clerk Office at
the city hall, and left two papers, mention
ing who sent them. ''All right, said the
clerk, glancing at the papers that were
thrown upon his desk. Now the chirogra-
ply Of most physicians is not very plain,
but that of this particular NJ. d. was cross
between the usual medical style and the
characters used by Chinese astronomers and
laundrymen.


When the clerk came to examine the two
papers he was much puzzled to make out
which was the prescription and which the
bill. Some zig-zag characters that appear
ed upon one Of the papers led him to think
it the prescription. He took it to the drug
store and handed it to the clerk, who turn
ed it in several directions and then said.
''This is from Dr., is it not ?" Being
answered in the affirmative he at once be-
came cheerful, and soon handed the clerk a
big powder to be taken at night, and a bot
tie OF some dark liquid to be taken in the
morning. For two days our clerk looked
rather pale about the gills, but felt on the
whole the medicine had done him consid-
cradle good


At the next meeting Of the board the
doctors bill was presented, but about all
that could be made out of it was that it
called for 81. 1t was referred as usual to
the proper committee, TO be examined and
reported upon at the next regular meeting,
when a favorable report was made and 81
was allowed. The next morning the doctor
came to the clerk in high dudgeon, and
said


Glow is it that you cut down my bill [
see by the papers that the board only allow
ed me ST."


The clerk said that the bill was allowed
just the same as made out, and to prove
that it was right handed it to the irate ply
sician. The doctor looked at it for some
moments, and then exclaimed


May | be hanged if you and the board
of aldermen haven't been at work for two
weeks on my prescription, and have at last
allowed me 81 on it.


Yes" cried the now aroused and excit-
ed clerk, "and may l be hanged if didn't t
take your Internal bill to the drug store,
and they allowed it there and gave me a
dose that near physced me to death"


The best joke was that the druggist 5
clerk when questioned about making up
the prescription, said "When get such
a looking paper from Dr., l always
put up big powder of calomel and rhu-
barb, to be followed by the black draught,
and this is the first time there has been any
fuss about it.
Year: 1875

The abundance of fish and game in South
ern Florida can scarcely be overstated


During late surveying expedition three
Indians in fifteen days killed thirty-seven
deer, and great varieties of the most valu-
able fish exist in proportionate abundance.
Year: 1875

The attention of Dr. Morrill,, Of Bellevue Hospital,
yesterday called to the fact that a named Annie
Burton was lying sick and destitute at No. Thompson
street. The physician Immediately called for ambn-
lance He found the in the cellar without cloth
ing food Her garments with the exception of single
piece Of underclothng had been taken away by the
people in the house where she lived; her friends had
all deserted her. and she had been left TO die from star
vaton. The walls Of her apartment mldewed and
damp. and she was lying upon heap OF straw In the
corne~. She already the threshold of death,
suffering from phthisis and had been without food
since Sunday All that time, deathlike fantness had
been growing upon her more and more, and she had
given up hope of succor She placed in the ambu-
lance and taken TO Bellevue Hospital and although her
recovery impossible everything will be done 70 make
her comfortable until the final end.
Year: 1875

CAPTAIN ROBERT G. BELvILIE


Can,ain Robert Belyile, who met with an untimely
end on Monday evening last, at the foot OF Murray
street. New York while attempting to jump aboard the
steamer Bristol was well and favorably known not only
in Trenton, n J of which city he was resident Tor
MANY years but throughout the State Of New Jersey He
was in his forty seventh year. and leaves wife and hye
children TO mourn his loss Al the time Of his decease
he was Clerk Of the United States District Court New
Jersey For FIVE years he filled the Office Of clerk OF
Mercer county, and he President Of the
Newton Common Council for three years.
He also filed other positions OF honor and
trust, besides being for a long period Captain oil
Company A, Seventh regiment NJS.NG He was an
active member of the republican party and ever true to
the interest OF his country and State He entertained
liberal views on all leading questions Of politics and
religion. An ardent Presbyterian he at the time
favor of federation 70 all sects and beliefs. His
death deeply depored by large circle Of relatives
and friends, and has cast gloom the city Of
Trenton At the time Of the fatal accident he, in com
pany with his wife and few friends, going on


brief pleasure tour 10 The White Mountains His re-
mains brought 10 Trenton yesterday afternoon


II is anticipated that his funeral will be one of the
largest that ever took place IN that city. The most
elaborate preparations being made by the citizens 10
pay their last tribute Of respect to the genial Captain
All the civic and military bodies will turn out in full
force. He native of Bucks county Pennsylvania,
and the son OF well known Presbyterian clergyman.
Year: 1875

Professor Joel Parker died at Cambridge, Mass, late
last evening. He a writer and student OF law and
obtained considerable distinction in the legal circles Of
Massachusetts by his dsquisons legal science His
fame was not of a popular character, but confined
rather the legal fraternity leading degree He
Professor of Law for many years at Cambridge and
was a of much worth and ability He died at the
advanced age of eighty years
Year: 1875

quarrel on Monday night during the progress
Of a ball at the Greenpont Turn Hall between Jacob
Kehl one Of the committee, and Michael Metz, who
attempted gain entrance to the ballroom without
a ticket Of admission Kehl with the assistance Of the
bystanders succeeded In ejecting Metz Nothing more
thought Of tle matter until yesterday morning,
about half past three o'clock when, on his way
home from the ball. in passing the corner Of Tenth
and Fifth streets, Kehl was savagely assaed by Metz,
who struck him a number Of times the back Of the
head with fence picket iniCting scalp wound and
knocking him senscless Justice Elliot yesterday COM
mtcd Metz to await the result Of the injuries of Keh
Year: 1875

Yesterday morning at the High Mass at
St. James Church, was commenced the
Forty Hours Devotion, which consists Of
the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on
the altar for forty hours to receive, : the
alteration of the faithful st. Johns choir
of Philadelphia was expected, but being
unable to come the regular choir of the
church performed the choral part of the
services with exceeding credit. The entire
services were Of the most impressive nature
and well calculated to inspire devotional
feeling. A large audience was present and
thoroughly enjoyed the music although
only the home choir furnished it.
Year: 1875




Fortunately the corruption which has
brought into disrepute some of the civil de-
partments Of our government has not yet in
vaded either the army or navy the right and
left arms of what may be called an ambidex-
trous power. These forces are equally pure
and boast and enforce higher code of public
morals than that which is tolerated in the
civil administration Army and navy officers
are required to maintain high sense of per-
sonal honor, and the esprit du corps has
strong moral influence. No military or naval
officer would dare to engage in such doubt
full enterprises as are common in the Indian
Bureau the Post Office and Treasury depart
nents, the custom houses and Internal Rev
clue, and those who should dare TO make
their rank the basis Of pecuniary specula-
tion would be punished by expulsion from
the ,ervice For this reason the country
approves the proposition to place the Indians
under tie control of the army, which would
put an eod to the present system of cruelty
TO our savage wards and robbery Of the gov
ernment. We have equal reason for pride
and conhdNnce in our navy. 1t emerged
from the ws with our flag nailed to the
masthead, brighter for the battle smoke and
unstained by any act of treachery or
fear Yet there is a disposition on the
part OF the go'ernment to neglect the
navy in time of peace. well-equipped
feet seems to these alse economists super
fuous luxury, unles the nation is at war.
Yet nothing more efectually upholds the
honor and credit Of theUnited States abroad
than our navy. The reception of Admiral
Worden and his officers by the German gov
ernment, the services Of theAmerican squad
ron in China, the scientific explorations of
the Pacific Ocean bed last yea, are instances
of how the navy represents the 'ignity Of the
government and serves the coumon inter,
ests Of mankind. Now the Hatford, the
famous flagship of Farragut, has returned
from her three years cruise in Asiatc waters.
Although this cruise was generally uevent-
full the single service which the Rrtford
rendered at Tripoli was sufficient refnation
of the theory that naval force is not 1eces-
sary in peace. Her presence at Trooli
brought the full authority of the Unied
States visibly before the Turkish authoritis,
and was an important means of obtaining
prompt reparation for the insult they hat
offered to our flag. The navy in peace is not
only the conservator of the force which is
needed in war, but it is then able to execute
special services to science which no other
arm Of the government can perform. The
return of the Hartford and her gallant crew
to this port suggests an acknowledgment Of
the usefulness Of the American navy to the
interests of civilization and the importance
of maintaining it in condition worthy of
the nation whose flag it carries to all quar-
ters Of the globe.
Year: 1875

portion Of our citizens seem willing to toll
crate Tammany it usurps their rights with
out stealing their money The fundamental
objection to such usurping political cabals
is that they deprive the citizens of the con-
troll of their own affairs and subvert the
foundations of democratic government


1t is no valid defence of Tammany or its
present chief to say chat they keep their
hands out of the city treasury. History sup
plies examples enough of exorbitant love OF
power unaceompanied by sordid greed Of
wealth or even ambition for Office. The
Order of Jesuits is a striking illustration.
The members Of that Order never violated
their VOWS of poverty they were bound by
their rules never to accept bishopric or any
ecclesiastical Office Of emolument, and yet
their rapacity for power was so great that
they were banished from several Catholic
countries, and in the early part Of
the last century Pope Clement XIV.
issued decree suppressing the Order,
which was rescinded only about sixty
years ago. The history of the Order proves
that the love of power for its own sake is one
of the strongest Of human motives, and ex-
amples Of a similar kind so abound in his
tory that we can easily account for Mr..
Kellys passion for control without ascribing
it to sordid motives 1t is all the more dam
gerous by it's freedom from Tweed's vulgar
thirst for lucre. Such political society as
Tammany is repugnant to the spirit of dem
ocratic institutions, because it substitutes
an irresponsible oligarchy for the will of
the people in the choice Of their Off
GERS Like the old Albany Regency and
like the Tweed Ring reformed Tam
many maintains itself by patronage.
General Porter was brought from New
Jersey and put at the head Of Tweed's old
department., that Of Public Works, because
he was willing to make over it's patronage to
Mr.. Kelly, who needed it as a means Of
maintaining his authority. It is the method
Of Tweed masked by a respectable figure
head. Mr. Kelly also adopts Tweed's
method of packing conventions and dictat-
ing candidates. Tammany under Mr.. Kelly
is just as usurping and anti-democratic as
Tammany ever was under Tweed, although
its present chief has been taught by the fate
Of his predecessor to avoid the pecuniary
corruption by which he fell. 1t is so utterly
repugnant to the principles of democratic
government that it cannot stand
Year: 1875

One Of the convicted Ring thieves. James H.
Ingersoll, few days ago again appeared on
the witness stand to testify in the suit against
the estate Of the late County Auditor Watson
to recover the amount stolen by the conspi-
rators from the city treasury. Ingersoll re-
peated the history Of the frauds and forgeries
by which he and his associates managed to
plunder the city. His temperance on the
witness stand revives the question why he
should be allowed to retain and enjoy his
share of the robberies 1t may have been
expedient to extend pardon to him and to
relieve him from the further penalties of the
criminal laws in consideration of his turning
States evidence against his accomplices ; but
there can be no justice or propriety in suffering
him to retain his share of the stolen money
and live in afiuence upon it. Ingersoll,
Garvey, and oil the other thieves should be
made to disgorge and should consider them
selves fortunate in being spared the convicts
fate. Tweed has been in Jail longer than
Ingersoll was; yet we insist that he must
make restitution before he is suffered to re-
gain his liberty. Why should not Ingersoll,
ITtLTVey anu Inc TGSb dlSO Dc COu1pSllCu W
restore to the city the stolen money they now
enjoy2


1t is unfortunate that up to this time the
city has been unable to restore to the treas
ury its stolen funds. The attempt to re-
cover has thus far only taken more money
out Of the taxpayers pockets. In Tweeds an
swer to the six million suit, filed last week, it
is stated that q portion of the money assigned
by Keyser, one Of the Ring plunderers, to
Jackson Schultz, for the benefit Of the city,
has been received and handed over to the
peoples lawyers but we do not remember
to have heard of its reception by the city.
Where is it Has it been placed in the pub
lie treasury, and to what account2 II all
the money recovered is to be swallowed up
in legal expenses we do not see that any
body but the lawyers will be benefited.
These civil suits are desirable, in addition
to criminal prosecutions, because they Justly
take from the robbers the plunder they Sc
cured and which they have no right to enjoy.
They ought to be pressed against the whole
gang, including Ingersoll, Garvey and Key
scr. But if the city treasury is not to get
any Of the funds recovered such suits will
not be profitable to the people however salts
factory they may be as means Of punish
ing the public robbers