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Year: 1871

There is q good deal of talk over a
bill introduced in the State Senate by
Jacob Hardenburgh, Kingston law
yer, to provide redress for saying such
things Of any as would impute want of
chastity in her conduct and character.


Should this bill be passed, the act of
Legislature would meet with general
favor for it is universally felt by re-
spectacle members Of society that the
reputation of woman needs more saf.
guards then law and custom have vet
given.


AS the law now is, man can with
inpumty speak that about virtuous
maiden which may, under certain and
by no means uncommon circumstances,
utterly ruin her matrimonial prospect.
or about faithful married woman,
which may rob her Of her husbands
trust and love, or about any good
woman which may make her an object
OF suspicion and dislike in circles in
which she should he honored and cher
ished.


Many and many a poor girl who
makes "A livelihood by some occupation
which causes her to mingle much with
divers classes and kinds of people, 10
sad sufferer from the base license
taken by tongues OF brainless gossipers
and lewd traducers. Business calls her
into occasional company with men OF
loose habits, or with women of ques-
tlonable reputc without herself doing
ausht in the mind Of person of COM
mon sense or fairness, create the least
suspicion of deviation from virtues
ways, she, through lecherous hint
from one, n vulgar remark from anoth-
er, and broad and unqualified, though
mcndacious, expression of still anoth-
er. tails in the estimate on Of society,
| and is made an innocent means Of
! dlsgraclng an equally innocent family.


God knows. and all men and women
should know. that it is hard enough for
those weak or wronged women who
have really gone astray, to bear the
worlds reproach. Even for them
should beneyolence aud law provide
kind protection, and freely offer in
ducements, encoura.cInents, and helps
for reform. But the poor woman who
in arduoGs toll, in temptation, and in
the midst of evil associations and sur
roundings, is 10 her intrinsic woman.
hood true, should be a subject of
special admiration and respect. The
vile lips that could so much as lisp
insinuations of impurity in her. should
b, smitten by fierce wrath of justice
and offended statute. Their utterances
should he held sianderous per Sc, so
that their utterer from condign penalty
oil hne or Imprisonment could have no
escape.
Year: 1871

We knew a clergyman some twenty
years ago, who emigrated to the west
and there commenced his ministerial
labors. He was kindly received, and
considerable interest manifested in re-
gard to his comfort and welfare. He
commenced his labors under somewhat
discouraging aspects, but he was viii
ling for the time to undertake his
work in the hope of correcting some
things that did not exactly harmonlze
with his wishes. He commenced in
faith, hoping time patience, and a
hearty cooperation of a few, would
correct things. All were willing to
labor for the interest of the church.
But it was not long before an eagle
eyed member saw something unbe-
coming the dignity of the oNtorIar OF
the Young minister. He Wore patched
boot. Aud t..ey were the. bet he
Year: 1871

A poor widow, encouraged by the
famed generosity of an ecelesiastic Of
great eminence, came into the hall Of
bis palace with her only daughter, a
beautiful girl of fifteen years Of age.
The good divine discerning marks of
extraordinary modesty in their de-
meanor, engaged the widow to tell
her wants freely. She blushing and
in tears, told him that she owed f,5e
crowns for rent; which her landlord
threatened to force her to pay imme
d;ately, unless she would consent to
the ruin of her child, who had been
educated in virtue; and she entreated
that the prelate would .interpose his
sacred authority, until by industry
she might be enabled to pay her cruel
oppressor The bishop, moved with
admiration of the woman virtue, bid
her be of courage; he Immediately
wrote a note, and putting it into the
hands Of the widow, said $50 to my
steward with this paper and he will
give YOU five crowns to pay your rent.
This poor woman, after II thousand
thanks to her generous benctartor,
fastened to the steward, who imm"-
diatcly presented her with fifty
crowns. This she refused to accept ;
and the steward, unable to prevail on
her to take it, agreed to return with
her to his master who, when informed
of the circumstance, said 1T is true
made II mistake in writing fifty
crowns, and ! will rectify it. On
which he wrote another note; and
turning to the poor woman whose
honesty had Il second time brought
her before him, said so much can
dor and virtue deserves a recompcnse
here have ordered YOU five hundred
crowns; what Nou can spare OF 1t, lay
~ as marriage portion Tor Your
daughter.
Year: 1871

The subject Of womcns suffrage be-
ing put to a practical test in the town
of Clarendon, Iowa, did not appear to
create that vast enthusiasm III the
breasts of the gcntler sex that might
have been expected. The Board of
Registers, assuming to be the judges
of the law in the premises, decided
that all women Of proper age were
entitled to vote, and accordingly reg
istered their names A number of
married men concluded to strike the
names Of their wives from the list
The rest of the ladies did the same of
their own will and behoof, and when
election day came around not one
lady appeared at the polling place to
claim th" privileges Of voter. To
say the least of it, the ladies Of Clar-
cndon are to be eompIlmentcI fer
their good sense.
Year: 1871

The earth is said to be growing
smaller. In two thousand millions OF
years it will be as small as Rhode
leland, where they are unable to shoot
woodcock with the finest of bird-shot
for fear of shooting into some other
State.
Year: 1871

A LESSON FOR Us ALL. You remem-
Der the touching story Of the daughter of
Sir Robert Peel. Her father gave her, as a
birthday present, a gorgeous ridins-habit,
and went out with her on the same day for
an airing in the park. His heart swelled
with parental pride as he rode by her side.
Shortly afterward, she sickened and died
of typhus fever of the most malignant
type; and when inquiry was made as to
how she had caught the injection, it was
discovered that the habit, bought from
one of the London West End tradesmen,
had been made in miserable attic, where
the husband of the seamstress was lying i'll
of fever, and that it had been used by her
to cover him in his shiversng fits. Thus,
whether we will believe it OF not, the safety
of the highest is bound up with the condi-
tion-of the lowest; and, if we neglect theii
material, moral, and spiritual interests


there will come dreadful Nemesis tc
mark the Divine displeasure on our con-
duct, and we may perceive our guilt all toe
late, when the vast temple of our liberties
shapeless mass of wreck and rubbish lies
Year: 1871

ATrRsTIos CoLoEED oTERs--Read what our
Georgia correspondent says as to the common
schools in that State "The State system of COM
mon schools is proving faiinre for the reason
that the Radical Legislature stole MI of defunds" +"


We clip the above from the editorial col
umns of the Dispatch of this morning, and
as it is so applicable to the condition OF al-
fairs in Virginia, with one single e.ceGpti"s--
for which exception, we thank God-wc re-
publish it.


The Dispatch desiious that its article may
be seen by the colorel people. we copy
from it, for their benefit, in or,.er that a
number of them may see it.


The exception to which we refer is in the
word Radical" and in order TO make it
suit Virginia, we insert the word ''Demo-
cratic"


For fear we may not be fully understood,
we give the language we would apply to
the condition of affairs in Virginia, and feel
satisfied our very honest cotemporary will
agree with us


''The State system Of common schools
is proving failure, for the reason that the
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATURES STOLE ALL
THE FUNDS" TO PAY THE STOCK JOB
BERs OF NEW YORK.


The picture turned is faithful repre-
sention, but quite different to the condition
of affairs in Georgia. How do the colored
people and the Dispatch like it?
Year: 1871

endure-to give effect to those provisions
of the constitution, recognized even by the
monarchical rulers of Europe; the inten-
ton of which was to educate and elevate
the poor OF every race and color OF our
Commonwealth and resolving that they
demand enforcement Of that clause of our
constitution, by the operation of which,
alone. can be rescued from absolute pau
perism three-fourths of the white people of
our community-"Th Homestead Bill"
The other, after great flourish of trum-
pets. and with their old trick Of throwing
dust IN the eyes of the people on all mo-
mentous occasions, to blind them TO the
true interests of the country erect their
platform of single plank, narrow, bark
side up, and sappy at that, down with
the Radical" and up with what? Let
their history from the time Of supporting
Walker as Republican, to the date of
their last manifesto Of Opposition to Re
publicans," answer.


People of Louisa and Virginia choose
We between them. Surely this Trojan
horse is not again to be introduced within
our walls. Let us know its in'aros. You
will probably select candidates to represent
us in the Legislature at your next October
court. 1t is of the last Importance that
your choice should be made of those who
are honest, industrious and wise. Should
your selection fall upon the names Of VIM.
+. Gordon and George Turner it could but
be acceptable to the Republicans, and hun
dreds of Conservative voters would fall IN
the RANKS.
Year: 1871




Almost Home-To the Voters of Marshall Ward.
You are aware of the treatment of our
voters by the members of our party in the
City Council. We have applied for improve
ments of different kinds, and in nearly eve
ry instance they have not only been reject
ed, but we are insultingly told that it is un-
reasonable in us to make such application.
When we applied for park the idea ofsuch
thing for such Ward was absurd We
have been treated with very little either of
respect or consideration. We, fellow-citi-
zens, have the corrective within ourselves.
We have only to say to these gentlemen,
if we are of SO little consequence as to be
snubbed by you, we will either stay away
from the polls or'vote for Republicans who
will, at least, treat us with that respect and
consideration to which we are justly en-
titled. If this course is pursued by us
we will force the representatives IN the City
Council from Madison and Monroe wards
to do us justice.


That we have been almost entirely ig-
nored by the representatives from these
two wards, is too plain to require proof.
will only state one out of many instances.
We petitioned for park, which could have
been purchased for one-fourth of the amount
expended in another ward in which there
were two parks.
Now for one, / say that if we will act in
opposition to or refuse to act in connection
with them, we can defeats stheir election fol
any general election. For one, am will.
ing to try the Republican party. We can.
not possibly be worsted by the change
What say you, fellow citizens of


MARSHALL WARD?
Year: 1871

Now that the chiefs of the two great


parties of the State have met in council,


and solemnly resolved upon their respec-
tive polices, to be accepted by the people
and acted upon by our law .makers the
one proclaiming their honest intention and
effort to be, among other things, to reduce,
as far as compatible with an economical
administration of our government, the
ruinous taxes which an impoverished peo-
pie are now attempting most strenuousIy to
Year: 1871

LET THE FUR FLY.-A report is rife
that distinguished nominee of the Demo-
cratic party in this district, has promised
and threatened to touch somewhat on the
private charcter of one of our Republican
candidates. We are already in possession,
from reliable Democratic sources, of sutfi-
cient information affecting the character Of
the aforesaid distinguished profession
al shortcomings, his notorious unreliability
in the affairs of everyday liie-to make the
personal warfare one, in which the inaugu-
rator Of such barbarous mode will be
willing and ready to display, at an early
day, the white flag.


Our Republican friend is also ready to
carry the war into Africa. We mean to
fight as we are fought.


We advise an exhibition Of coolness on
both sides, but f nothing else will do, come
on and lay on.
Year: 1871

A DEAD HOUSE, necessityis very
apparent that the city authorities should
provide adequate facilities for properly talk
ing care Of dead bodies when the circum-
stances of death render it the duty of the
officers of the law to take charge Of such
dead bodies. At present there are no pro-
visions for the exigencies of such cases, and
the coroner is left to his own resources, and
is often compelled to allow bodies to lie ex-
posed to public gaze and remark for want
of place Of deposit for the purposes of in
QUESTION, identification, or post mortem ex-
animation, as the case may be.


OF course, no intelligent, humane citizen,
would like to refuse to open his doors to
to the dead and dying, but it is an imposi-
ton which the city has no right to ask. A
room or rooms for the proper care OF
bodies falling to the charge of the city,
should, therefore, be at once provided,
We hope the subject will be considered by
the Council at an early day.
Year: 1871

MEETING THIS EvENING.-As will be
seen by notice in another column the
Catholic Beneficial Society meets this eve
ming, and all members are requested to be
present, as important business is to be
transacted.
Year: 1871

There are few memories that are so fresh


and powerful in after years, as the memories


Of the household altar. | can travel back


over the path Of forty years and recall the


very tones Of my fathers voice, as he rever-


emily read the Bible, anddeyouty prayed, in


the midst Of his family. can remember


how he prayed for his children; how faith


fully he taught them the lessons of Christian


truth and duty in those thoughtless days Of
youth, and bless his memory now for what


| did not appreciate then | believe that the
memories Of Christian parents and the early
associations Of a Christian home, scarcely
ever die out Of the heart. Rev. DR.. Adams.
in his beautiful book on Thanksgiving Mem.
ories, gives US the following incident In
the Cathedral Of Limerick there hangs a
chime Of bells, which was cast in Italy by an
enthusiast in his trade, who fixed his home
near the monastery where they were first
hung, that he might daily enjoy their sweet
aud solemn music. In some political revolu.
ton the bells were taken away to distant
land and their maker himself became a refu.
gee and exile. His wanderings brought him,
after many years, to Ireland On calm and
beautiful evening, IS the vessel which bore
him foated on the placid bosom of the Shan.
non, suddenly the evening chimes pealed from
the cathedral towers. His practiced ear caught
the sweet sound, and he knew that his lost
treasures were found. His early home, his
old friends his beloved native land, all the
best associations Of his life were in those
sounds lie laid himself back in the boat.
crossed his arms upon his breast, and listened
to the music. The boat reached the wharf,
but still he lay there, silent and motionless.
They spoke to him, but he did not answer.
They went to him, but his spirit had fed.
The tide Of memories that came vibrating
through his heart at that Nel-known chime,
had snapped its strings :"


And so, sometimes, in after life, when the
feet Of some wayward man have strayed far
away from the home Of his youth and his
heart has wandered far from his fathers God.
some memory Of the past, like the sweet, sad
melody Of the evening chime, may wake long.
slumbering echoes and stir long-sealed foun.
tains and fathers counsels and mothers
prayers will come up again from the sacred
burial places Of the past with wondrous pow-
er to melt and win the wayward heart.


Yes, a family ought to be little church


~ "S9ua NhIist' me Iatner should De Its
pastor, conducting its daily worship and lead
ing the dear circle in the way of truth and
duty Every tie which binds one living heart
to another, should be made stronger and more
tender by the influence Of common tie to
Jesus. Such household will have happy
home Their circumstances may be humble /
and their lot may be'lowly, but if they have
Christ in the family, there will always be
sunshine and peace. That house cannot
secure the highest domestic JOY, which,
like the inn at Bethlehem, has no room for
j esus.
Year: 1871

THANk GIVING.
Lord, thou art good-wo say IL whom


Tbs fierce east hreczes blow
Lord, thou art good, we stll repeat


ID thy soft summer glow
And whether ucxt day rain or shine.
Shadow and sunshine both are thine.
We cannot thank thee as we would


For all our Past has been
Such sweet white blossoms thou hast aroppod
From hclds of living green,
bidding us think how fair s made
Thy Land where such flowers never fade
The Future still BE- bid with thee,


Its secret thou dost know
We cannot guoss rs coming bliss


Aud we would have Il sos
Content, whom this year = course is DER
We shall but love and trust thee more
Az little children, called 20 see


Their father gin united,
Are surethat whatsoe r he send


They will be satisfied
We thank thee ere we know thy gIft
And wait TN thou q veil shall IN
Year: 1871

tion of the Episcopal Church for the dio-
cese of New York is now in session. An
interesting incident, Immediately after the
organization of the convention, was the
rejection of the. application Of the Church
of st. Mary the Virgin TO be admitted to
canonical connection with the diocese, on
the ground that it was impossible for the
committee having the matter In charge to
determine whether 1t was Roman Catholic
or something else.
Year: 1871

The Imperial Traveller Continuing His
Western Tour-The Journey from CIeve Gland
to Observation-Disclosures Reception at the
Latter Place.


DETROIT, Mich, Dec. %, 1871.
The Grand Duke and his suite arrived here from
Cleveland early this evening In the special imperial
train via the Lake Shore road The departure from
Cleveland was seized upon as another occasion for
rendering the distinguished visitor an ovation, and,
besides the Cleveland Grays and q band as escort,
there was also about the same multitude OF people
to cheer as there was when he arrived on Tuesday
afternoon. The run from cleveland to Detroit
was made with speed and safety, and although
there were crowds at many OF the principal
stations, the train did not tarry long enough
to admit OF the formalities which the Ohio people
were willing to INDUCE In in honor OF the Russian
tourist. The only stop OF any amount was at the
Elyna station. where the train ana the distinguished
passengers were photographed


A large crowd was at the depot upon the arrival
OF the train In this city, and the enthusiasm was OF
the same cordial CHARACTER as in the other Western
cities which the Duke has visited. He proceeded
Immediately TO splenddly prepared apartments In
the Russell House, aud did not leave the hotel dur
ing the evening.


Tomorrow he will be formally welcomed BY the
State and city authorities and the people, and the
occasion will be made gala day for Detroit.
Year: 1871

J THE WHARTON TRIAL.-We present to-day
p verbatim and interesting account of yester-
days proceedings in this remarkable case.
Great excitement was occasoned by the ap-
pearance of the prisoners daughter on the
witness stand to testify in her mothers behalf,
the sensation spreading subsequently through
out the entire aristocratic community of
Annapolis.
Year: 1871

81 Go, Bur RETURN"-Were the words
Of the great Roman, when in huff he went
hway from his prosecutors but it is not a
settled fact yet that the President of the
Department Of Public Works made any such
promise when he left the Metropolitan the
pther day. Still the politicians say he, too,
WAS q rum un.
Year: 1871

: WHEN AN AREA OF Low PRESSURE is marked
put by the clerk of the weather look out for
squalls in that quarter; but when Mr.. Tweed's
bondsmen are subjected to high pressure
look out for an earthquake from Mr.. Farley.
Year: 1871

At an early hour yesterday morning, while onlcer
Kennedy. OF the Twenty second precinct was pa
trolling his beat, his attention was attracted by
noise In the grocery store OF Messrs Hunter & Co.,
corner OF Forty y-fourth street and Seventh avenue
He found door In the rear half open and
went In. AS he did so pistol shot was fired
at him, but missed The officer returned the fire,
and Immediately he saw two men rush out from
behind the counter and escape out OF the door. He
pursued and arrested one OF them, Michael Martin
who was committed for examination In the York.
vile Police Court, by Justice McGuire Yesterday.
Year: 1871

Between twelve and one O'Clock yesterday an oc
corience OF most trightful description took place
IN newark, on the Morris and Essex Railroad near
the orange street canal bridge. Theodore Hartmann
aS,s praHeman on The Dover freight train, while
passing from one car to another fell thronoh
When the train was stopped. a few moments after
wards, the head OF the unfortunate man was ked
up some eiGht or ten feet of from the BODY inc
latter was also mutllated In shocking manner
Deceased lived on Jersey City Heights, where he
leaves wife and three children. The Essex Conniv
q certificate OF burial. o
Year: 1871

The following official correspondence between the
British government authorities and his Excellency
Count Prlnce Bismarck dey elops the latest aspect
OF the neutral rights at sea question:
Year: 1871

The following is from the Pacific Med
ical and Surgical Journal: sit is worthy
of note that, while a malignant hatred
of Chinese, individually, is fomented
under cover of hostility to their immi-
grafton, our females have fallen in love
with Chinese costumes and customs, in
some respects, and accepted them as
models. The pictures of Chinese la
dies, to which one has been accustomed
for many years, bear a close resemb-
lance to the American belle of the
present day. The repulsive hump, the
crippled feet and the mincing gait OF
our women, if they do not fortify the
Darwinian theory of the origin OF the
species from monkeys, at least give the
appearance of retrograding monkey
ward. The dress, uncouth and deform
ing as it is, would not of itself deserve
notice; but the high heels, crippling
the feet and distorting the limbs, are
an outrage on grace, on anatomy, en-
ttling the authors, could they be de-
tected, to criminal responsibility. A
convention of corn DOCTORS in the in
terest of their trade, could not devise
better scheme for good times. Women
whose pedals are solidified may escape
with corns, of which we hope and pray
they may have full and tender crop.
But that a whole generation of little
girls should have their toes jammed
into the points of their boots. to do the
work of heels, and that their legs
should be thrown out Of the natural
balance and the plant bones bent into
semi i-circles, is sacrifice to fashion
which would disgrace nation OF Hot
tentots. Should the wicked custom
hold a few years. there will not be
decent foot or an aesthetic leg in our fe-
male population, except among washer
women and the like. And all this is a
trihe compared with the mischief done
to the pelvis, spine and chest by the
constrained attitude which the abnor-
NAL elevation of the heel must OF ne
cessity induce. Fashion is, at best, a
cruel tyrant; but the whole history OF
her capricious rule does not exhibit
grosser violation of natural laws and
more objectionable assault on the
| beauty and health of woman than the
invention of high-heelsd boots"