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Year: 1871

It is astonishing how much Of the


business Of the world Is facilitated


and made agreeable by the practice Of
splitting differences. The more 1t


prevails among men the more even is


the tenor Of their way, the more
smooth and tranquil the current Of


their life. In all our relations with


each other the wise dealing with diff


ferences is Of vital import. The poet
says, "Getting and spending, we lay
waste our powers - and so we do IL
we only get and spend; but we can
not do withoutspending and we must
get in order to spend. The mischief
is that men viii get all they can posi-


bly, .rasp, and are apt to spend faster
than they get, and so sacrifice life for
the means of living luxHriOusly. This
is the vice Of our time, springing out
OF the social rivalries which are its
characteristics. Brown must keep
his brougham, for no other earthly
reason than because Jones has set his,
and both 90 ogalloping toward insolv-
eney because neither will allow the
other to outshine him if they would
split the difference between parisO-
mony and extravaganza, they would
get at the golden mean. -


In splitting the difference care must
be taken to DO it fairly and honestly.
Nothing is more common than the
violation of this rule, and with all Of
us there is too great tendency to
split differences in conformity with
our own pet notions, predileetlons, or
ereeds. Hence we are but unreliable
judges in matters in which we are
Interested, and in all such
cases, when difference is to be split,
we should commit the process to



In matters Of morality there must
be no splitting of differences. The
sense Of right and wrong is engraved
on every heart, and the obligation to
do the right ald shun the wrong, IL
L be not identical with this moral
sense, is yet inseparable from It. In
matters Of religion, also, there must |
be no splitting Of differences. Every
nan must be fully persuaded in his |
)wn mind, and no man can refer his |
decisions to the control Of another |
treason against his own con-
and unfaithfulness to the re-
7ealed standard OF truth
Year: 1871

avoid it. Z


Take your breakfast always before
starting on q journey.


Obtain q seat near the aisle and near
the center Of the car and near the
center Of the train.


Never stand an Instant on any car
platform. iA


Purchase nothing whatever to est on
Tail-train unless II is a simple sand
wich which to be eaten at noon.


Keep your ticket under your hat
band, or the inner lining.


Avoid conversation while the ears
are in motion, because the OFerstrain
OF the voice to make one heard above
the noise of the wheels has been such
that in many cases there has been
such tension Of the vocal chords as
to impair the voice for many months


All re033szSg in rail-cars while ia
ectiOn - injArious: but the injury
will be greatly mitiSsted by reading
only a quarter Of an hour at time and
for the next i've minutes let the eyes
be directed to very distant objects
This alienation from things near To
those remote IS avery great relief and


Make no new aequaintaces on n
railway train, especially OF those who
are disposed to push their attentions
on you.
Year: 1871

It is suggested that the great want
Of this age is men. Men who are hon.
Sst, sound from center to eircumfer.
enee, true to the hearts core, Men
who will condemn wrong in friend OF
foe, in themselves as well as others


Men whose eOnsciences are as steady
as the needle to the pole. Men who
will stand for the rightif the heavens
totter and the earth reels. Men VINO
can tell the truth and look the world
and the devil right in the eye. Men
that neither brag nor run. Men that
neither flag nor finch. Men who
can have courage without shouting to
it. Men in whom the courage Of ever
lasting life runs still, deep and strong.
Men too large for sectarian bonds,
Men who do not cry nor cause their
voices to be heard on the street, but
who viii not fail nor be discouraged
till judgment be set in the earth.
Men who know their message and tell
it. Men who know their places and
fill them. Men who mind their own
business. Men who will not lie.
Men who are not to lazy to work, nor
too proud to be poor. Men who are
willing to eat what they have earned
and wear what they have paid COR.
Year: 1871

S0UTH N0RwALK Conn.,, Nov. 16 1871.


About four O'Clock this afternoon a vessel bound
passed under full sail through the draw OF the
New York and New Haven Railroad Company at
this place. BY the carelessness OF her pilot she ran
against the Of piles driven TO support the east
end Of the bridge, and sprung them so far out or
place thar the bridge was left without their sup
port Fortunately, as the company are build
ing q new bridge here, o pe-drver was
at hand and was soon at work repairing damages
from New York two hours; the forty five minutes
past three aud halfpast four o'clock trains less
time. The down trains were delayed only one hour.


Only q few days ago vessel ran against the open
bridge, knocking the bridge tender on his feet.
boy who was on the bridge with HIM was thrown
Oft but caught on the timDeIs below, sustaining
slight iniury.
Year: 1871

tai fellows though 1a,stakcn. These, IN my opinion,
government "A Marshals, Posimasters Internal
Revenue ColleCt0rs and to other federal and state
Offices instead Of being driven into opposition.
really believe that those young men represented the
South and that they were


A READY TO CRY PECcAvI
and support the government. am sorry they were
not treated properly But 1t VIII be oil right in the
end.n


Tne reporter was about to inquire OF General Sher-
man Qhough not expecting an answer what ne
thought OF The present complexion OF national poll
bow. The HERALD representative then rose and,
wishing the General good time 10 Europe, TOOK
his departure.
Year: 1871

DARK AVENUE RESIDENCE FOR SALE (CoNvE-
y nient TO Grand Union Depot) Situated between
Thirty ninth and Fortien Streets in the of finished
block light and perfect house first class brown
throughout perfect order location the desirable.
central and elegant New York Island Terms
times Principals only need apply OWNER No. l East
Thrty-ejQhth street.
Year: 1871

Without much delay the man Foster,
who murdered a Mr. Putnam on one Of
the New York street railroads, has been
tried and found guilty of murder in the
first degree.


This is unfortunate for the engineers
Of that great moral organ, the New
York Tribune, and for other moral Or
ganists who make profitable business
of traducing the city they live in. Af-
ter the murder of Mr.. Putnam, these
worthy people raised hue and cry
that life was unsafe in the metropolis
that the city government was in league
with the criminal class, and that the
political friends of the government
lwere licensed to murder respectable
Year: 1871

with the majority and though it is light
matter compared with the many costly
practices of the republican party, yet it is
one more evidence of necessity for a
change of administration, aud will be re.
membered by the people


ELI MOVES.
Year: 1871

was by no means free from the general excitement
caused by the arrest OF the "Boss." The Mayor
arrived little earlier than usual, and Immediately
set to work in his private ofice. Colonel J0line
appeared in nowse disturbed the turn things had
taKen and received all callers with courtesy that
made every one wonder II the gallant gentleman
did not really know more about the situation
than he ready to tell about for in reply to every
question on the suDiect he professed himself In the
language OF q learned Alderman, 'ulterly gno-
rant" Was anybody else gong to be arrestedf who
would be the next victims and how were the
meshes to be wound about the victim were queries
with ich the Coionel was peled at furious rate
as long as lie remained In the Office but tney led to
nothing, and "utIerly ignorant" was the verdict he
rendered on every proposition.


The Mayor did not receive many calls, but the few
persons who succeeded In having . talk with him
found HIM In as amaole mood and apparently as
Indifferent to the excitement that was going on In
the building by II he had just been reelected
Mayor Tor another TWO years and the machine was
working 10 PERFECTION.


"Is there anything new, Mr. Mayors' was the
question thai almost every caller put to him as he
came III. IL Is almost needless TO state that the
callers learned nothing for the trouble OF asking the
question. he TACT Is, Mr. Hall knew nothing more
about the situation than wnat had been laid out IN
the HERALD that morning for the edincatlOn OF the
general public. About three O'Clock he lett Tor
nome.
Year: 1871

Tho Department of Public Works


was IN terrible worry all day yesterday over the
arrest Of the head centre or the establshment and
visitors who called to see the 'Boss," and who had
not read In the BEAALD the news OF his arrest,
were, as q matter OF course. rather taken aback.
The corridors early in tine forenoon. and
for several hours during the afternoon,
were crowded with q motley gathering Of
politicians who waited and waited and
yet knew not what they were waiting for The
clerks and the messengers parto0k Of the general
excitement and passed III and out from one depart
ment to another as though tLey were In terrible
hurry about something, yet had definite object in
view. Indeed, they appeared as amless In their
g0ings about as the loiterers seemed to
be in their waiting To Oe sure the
latter, when questioned as TO their business.
declared that they had come to 'see William" but
for the life OF them thev could not tell exactly what
1t was they desired to see him about The TACT was
that nine ont OF ten Of them had an idea that the
"Boss' would make mis- hrst public appearance for
the day at the department., AMI those who had be.
come posted as 10 what mad happened TO the "BOss"
the night previous very naturally concluded
that good position on the stalrways or
in the halls would be the best way to get good
look at the lion OF the hour But the lion came not
and the patient walters were doomed TO disappOnt
OF what had been gong on In the Court or General
Sessions loltered about the doorway until tar in the
evening with che expectation that the "BOss" would
call at the once after the little "onpleasantness
brought to cl0sc put they too mad their plans for
working and when at last the news came that the
"B0ss" had lett the premises OF Judge Barnard and
hurried up to the Metropolitan as last pair OF
their ways grumbllng and mumbling over their
DISAPPOINTMENT
Year: 1871

The dog Of the Ardenncs accompanies
the flock when il leaves the pcnfold in the
spring, only to return when the winters
snow drives the sheep home again for
shelter Each shepherd possesses one or
two Of these dogs. according to the sixe
Of his flock, to act - scntinels. Their
Office is not to run about and bark. and
keep the sheep in order, but to protect
them from outside foes. When the herds
man gathered his Aock in some rich valley.
these white. shaggy monsters crouch on
the ground. apparently half asleep; but
now and then tho great sagacious eyes
will open, and. passing over the whole
Of their charge. remain for awhile fixed on
the distant horizon, as though they follow
ed n train Of thought which led them away
from earth--so sadly do they gaze into the
infinite


But let the mountain breeze bear to his
over moving nostrl the scent Of the hated
wolf or his quick ear detect an unknown
noise; then is the time to see one Of these
dogs in lis glory. His eyes become black
with ticrcencss; his hair stands erect; his
upper lip becomes wrinkled, showing n
range Of white, formidable teeth. while a
low growl alone escapes from his throat.
When his keen faculties have detected the
whereabouts Of his foe. he rushcs forward
with bound that overlesps all obstacles
aud bark that echoes from all the sur.
rounding hills.


Every dog Of the like breed that may bs
near. takes up the note and rushcs CLEAN.
ing through tho brushwood N join iu the
attack. Tender as the childhood he pro.
tccts, woe to him who dare lin hand on
one Of the little ones with whom he has
been brought up. II 10 not he who buy,
him who Is his master; Il is he who fed
him when pup, who pctted and shared
his pit,anco with hin--hs Il is who has biz
love. and who rcciprccates his faithful II.
fcc.ion Overland MbsstAly.
Year: 1871

A fieud in human shape was engaged in
plunkiug a sidewalk in certain Western
city, when woman in gorgeous apparel
stopped near the scene OF his lobor to
chat with friend. Her train hung over
the edge Of the last plank he had put in
position, and he quietly slid another one
alongside of it, and securely spiked it down.
The tend then went away to dinner.
Year: 1871

How TIE TGAcicN INTENTIONS CO.. s LllIR
WERE AyFRrD toR WHuE. ANp TuE Es-
srlr.-Ttc inns, Of Adrian, Michigan, in
its late=. news of the ucighhoriDg village OF
HuJ-on, rcUe.uts the latter place as lay-
ing been the scene Of an amusing new act


in the eternal comedy Of love. 4 peunilcss
and usually rather languid young man Of
the village in question, with an ambition
above his pcauniary resources, laid siege to
the heart of a certain calculating Young lady.
and by judieious silence as to his financial
circumstances, produced what he had every
reason to esteem a favorable effect. It chanc-
ed. however. that a worthy midile-agci spin
stcr of the place, who attended TO other peo-
pies business with neatness and dispatch.
was inspired to investigate the fond youth
worldly case, and thus became aware that
his estate was heavily in debt CIR board
and washing bills several weeks old In the
goodness OF her heart she Immediately COM
municated the curious discovery to the calcu-
lating young lady, and consequently when
the lover called next time he was received
With a coolness. making the fan most su-
periuOus OF luXurics in the room Half sus-
pecting the cause of this change Of tempera-
ture, tie young man realized his great dan
ger, and the necessity of celerity in whatso-
ever means he should adopt 10 avert it. That
the girl was inclined to rcnounce him norce-
narily could not be doubted and. being
resolute to have her, he decided that a little
audacious strategy was iustifable


Hence, without betraying his Consciousness
of the marked alteration in her manner, he
meekly invited her To take 4 moonlight ride
with him in hired buggy. smiling grimly
to himself m anticipated triumph at her
ready assent to the proposal INTO the
vehicle, then, stepped the belle and beau,
and uneventiul was the drive until it had
extended to a lonely reach of wood shaded
road about mile from the village. There
the stTategist abruptly stopped the horse.
and, turning full face to the startled maiden
at his side, concisely asked her whether she
would accept him for her husband or not
Alarmed as she was by the expression of the
set face before her, Indignation had it's share
in her emotions also, and her answer was
defiant negative. As though he had expected
as much the questioner drew from different
pockets in his costume Il pOcket-bOok and
revolver, handing the former tn his compun-
ION and presenting the latter to his own head
The tableau seeming to need some explana-
ton, he said that the paeket-book contained
Year: 1871

HAPPINESS IN THE FAMILY CIRCLE-If
man is 50 situated that he cannot be hap
py in his family relations, he will not enjoy
happiness at all. Man must cultivate, there
fore, and look for this great end OF his la
bors at home, in the bosom of his wife and
in the affection Of his children. Around
his own hearth. in the presence of a loving
family, the husband and father, himself the
affectionate head of the household, Cannot
be otherwise than happy He has no com-
petition IN business there, no opposing can
didates for bonors, no grasping and unscru


pulous enemy, who may seek to take advau-
tage of every weak point to injure him and
tear from him his earnings and possessions;
but every one near him gives him preference
is awake to his interest in everything; they
emulate each other in doing him heartfelt
honor and destinations or affection, sym
pythize with him in all his sorrows, hopes,
joys and triumphs His loving intercourse
at home is followed by no remorse, is at
tended by no disquieting reflections or re-
Crets. He is there perfectly at ease, may
be himself without reserve, and be sure that
no unpleasant occurrence or consequence
can result therefrom. 1t is his Kingdom,
and he is beloved by every subject. His
wife is honored queen of home; none dis
pute her benign sway she rules by miles
and the whole family hves in her love, and
can be happy only where they possess it.
Year: 1871

we will have a firm foundation to build
upon. If the people of the United States
ever permit their common school system to
be supplanted or overthrown, our republican
government will speedily come to an end.
This system, under God, is the only rock of
our national salvation, and as we acknowl-
every influence in our power to place its e5-
tabllshment among the immovable jewels OF
the great chart of human liberty. the Con-
stitution of the United States.
Year: 1871

24O.-This indicates the speed with which
things are going at Reddick s. Gilen's. They
will continue for the next ten days to rush bust.
ness as rapidly as possible on the low price plan
They have marked goods down SO low that even
the most economical of their customers no long.
er ask for further reduction. They are sell.
ing domestic bleached and unbleacLed goods at
prices to correspond with the late great decline
of prices for such goods in the eastern markets.
Their stock is yet unbroken and complete in
each department. Now Is, emphatioally, the
time to buy goods, and Reddick Il Gillens the
place to get them.
Year: 1871

THEATRICAL the public enter
tainnent at Turnsr Hall, on Monday evening
next. The play is good, and the after piece
side splitting" enough for all practical purposes
The public may expect a superior personation Of
character, by our home artists, and every one
who has a taste for the drama should not fail to
be present.
Year: 1871

Ten lines OF Agate make one square.


Advertisements not under b. plainly mark
ca the length OF time desired they will be and
charged for until ordered out.


Business and professional not exceeding five ne
inserted at five dollars per snnum over We one dollar
per line extra.


Transient advertising In all to be paid strictly in
advance.


u yearly advertisers discontinuiny their advertise.
meho before the expiration Of ne contract will be charged
the full rates as above Extra charge will also made for
dissolution and other with their r.yu
lar business.


Local notices fifteen cents per line


II In NO case will these terms be departed from
Year: 1871

A New Hampshire Irisbman became
frightened while being lowered into deep
we'll the other day. and cried out to the
men above that IL they did not haul him
up he'd cut the rope. To save tho rope
they hauled him up
Year: 1871

SPAIN SHOWS HEALTHY SIGNS of returning
prosperity. This is the era of new depart
ures. and the Zorrila Ministry has broken
with the past and earnestly set about its task
of improving the financial condition of the
country. Reforms and retrenchments are now
the order of the day, and already large
reduction has been made in the Spanish
budget. IF Spain do but persevere in the
path OF progress she may yet eface the evil
effects OF former msruie.
Year: 1871

TIMELY PREcAUTIoy. Our quarantine
officials are on the alert, and leave nothing
undone to prevent the introduction Of any
contagion from foreign ports. In view Of the
rapid march westward Of Asiatic cholera the
Commissioners have had placed at their dis
posal by the Secretary OF War the ships Della
ware and Albany. which will be anchored at
Quarantine ia the lower bay, for the deten-
ton of passengers who may come from infected
ports or have been exposed To the cholera.
IL is only through the rigid enforcement of
quarantine regulations and the timely mea-
sures taken by the Commissioners that our
port has been kept free from injection. The
number Of vessels on board OF which yellow
fever existed has been unusually large this
season. but not single case has been brought
to this city, and il remains TO be seen il the
same wise regulations which prevented the
spread Of that fearful scourge cannot also
successfully combat the more dreaded cholera.


TaE NEw LOAN AHp THK SyNDIcATE.--A
further step in the progress of the new
loan in the hands OF its present managers will
be taken to-day IN the regular opening OF
books for subscription in the several cantals
and leading financial centres Of Europe. The
Syndicate have already advertised quite ex-
teusivcly in European journals, and the loan
has been hatteringIy commented upon. The
books are to remain open three days-to and
including Thursday next. II the subscrip-
tions prove to be for more than eighty million
dollars which is the allotment OF bonds TO the
foreign market the subscribers will be required
to be content with such proportion as the allotted
amount bears to the total subscriptions. The
subscriptions in advance OF the opening OF the
books are already reported as exceeding twenty
million dollars. We are glad to see any effort
al the refuuding Of the debt into bonds bearing
lower rate Of interest, and we trust that the
Syndicate on this side of the Atlantic are not
throwing up their hats before they are out of
the woods. The Syndicate can afford to make
mighty effort with the present instslment of
the loan, az it win be an argument in favor Of
a committal OF the whole loan TO them, with
the enormous profits which il would confer on
them in the way OF commissions. In view of
the interest attaching 10 the subject we reprint
th- law autbo rizpg the new loan.