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Year: 1875

A short time since Grant is said to
have boosted that he conld "te reelected
tomorrow" This was taken up by many
Of the offce-holders, who were heard to
declare that he could, and that there was
no other Republican in the country that
could get as many votes. Now we find
the Grant party taking the place of the
Republican party. In fact many of the
Grant office-holders have the audacity tc
go about saying that the Republican Con.
gress is so corrupt that the party cannot
stand another campaign, and it will re
quire a third nomination of Grant t.
drag it through. ...


That Grant relies upon the aid OF hi!
eighty thousand holders there il
no doubt. Under him the Office holders
have been increased about thirty thou
sand, and these men feel their indebted
ness. But there is another feature il
Grants course. He has never fiinchet
from filling the offices with his relatives
And his ofice-holders have followed his
example until the official positions al
over the country are mere family conve
nienccs.


1t is a common thing to see an office
holder have his son in position as clerl
or assistant, and a nephew or two il
some other Office under him This is SC
in the Custom House and in the Interna
Revenue Office, and in the post-office
and everywhere else, we presume. Hence
it becomes an important matter 20 whole
families and their connections TO keel
these snug places. Now the influence oi
eighty Thousand families is great be
glnning to start with. This is the reli
ance Of the Grant party, aud when We
reflect that they are all active politicians
wire-pullers, they must not be regarded
as weak and insignificant; on the con
trary they form the backbone Of the
opposition to the Democratic party, anc
will have to be overcome before the lat
ter can succeed in Reforming the Gov
ernment and bringing it back to tn,
good old system of economy that pre-
vailed before the war.
Year: 1875

MORE RADICAL FRAUDs.-It is now said
that fraud has been discovered in which
some of the Custom House officers Of New
York are implicated in smuggling mil
lion dollars worth of silks. The silks
were in cases covered with pieces of cot.
ton goods. The temptation for such dis.
honesty is very great, and if the truth
could be told we doubt not that many
fortunes have been made by Grant $
office holders in this way.
Year: 1875

EDITOR STAR: | noticed in your col
hfnhs few days ago the assertion that
the people of the East End were fast be-
coming rec6nciled to the doublefare
cha ge as adopted by the Consolidated
Railroad Company. Allow me TO say
that this WAS a very great mistake.
This is not the first time that exorbitant
line OF cars, and the experience which
tie East End people have enjoyed has
demonstrated to them tile Ineffective
ness OF Indignation meetings and open
violence as employed against centered
and united money power. The City
Council has so long and so far neglected
to limit and equalize the fare by ordi-
nance and to protect the citizen from
the fuctuat1ng and arbitrary charges
OF the rallroad authorities, that every
street passenger Of the East End, who
can walk, walks in the conviction that
the remedy is alone in himself.


The consequence is that the cars, be-
fore the extra charge, filled TO overflow
ing in the morning and evening, are now
able to seat their present passengers
with comfort, while Front street at such
times, flied with male and female pedes-
TRANS, show the means to which the peO-
pie have. resorted TO effect, SO for as
they may, the purpose they desire.


The proposition made tor their relief,
the effect of which Is to lay a track to
Columbia on the Il. M. r. R., is not at all
practical, for the reason THAT the train
could not possibly equal the street cars
in the convenience and frequency of its
trips to and from the city, and it is very
probable that as soon as the track was
completed the street conveyances would
reduce their fare to the original consid-
Grafton, which would again bring them
into the public use, and withdraw from
the proposed railroad the patronage nee
essary 10 support 1t. ......


Only one just cause for increasing the
fare of the line Can be seen, and that Is
where it is necessary for the support OF
the road, but this cause is not given in
the present case. MIR. Bullock's letter to
the public informing OF the extra fare,
gave as reason the delinquency OF the
City Council in certain matters, and
read like an edict from an offended po-
tentate, visiting upon his subjects the
penalty OF a double tax on account OF the
Negligent OMISSIONS OF non-capaDfe re b.
|resentatives. Nor does it seem that
there is any such cause for the increased
fare; for through the long and severe
winter just past, there were no com
plants as to the single fare, and it fol.
lows that there can partly be none now
in the beginning of the best season for
street travel.


The people Of the East End look upon
the double fare as gross imposition, an
endeavor to take advantage of their cir.
cumstances and the established habit oil
riding under the single fare regulation.
They are watching. waiting and aoaakiag
with fixed and quiet resolution, in the
hope that the Consolidated Street-car
Company may see and realize that the
double fare charge is impractlcable; that
the laborer, seamstress, student and ap-
prentice can not endure the drain OF 70
cents day Tor fare, when that sum rep.
resents third OF their average income.
M w. CONWAY
Year: 1875

AT Meridian, Miss, recently, while
chopping in the woods, two men had a
quarrel, and one of thsA threw his ak
at the other, missing him. The first man
went TO the house, got q gun, aud went
back and shot the one who had thrown
the ak, Killing him, :
Year: 1875




This entirely new organization for the
recreative instruction of the people,
seems destined to eclipse all predeces-
sors in the way Of vastness, extent and
variety. When Barnum launched his
last great amusement enterprise on the
tidal wave of success, everyone thought
that perfection IN exhibitions had been
attained; but the public acknowledge
that the great Snowman has been fanked
at'eyery hand by this Modern Napoleon
of. entertainments. The enterprise of
its management seems to be beyond all
precedent; and the wonder is that with
the great expenditure which must be
necessary to carry out 30 vast concep-
ton, how it can be made to pay even
with its enormous carriages filed to re-
pletiOn. That, however, is the business
of the management, not ours. Ca
There seems to be nothing in the way
of canvass exhibitions that it does not
embrace, and everything connected with
it'islon scale of magnitude hitherto
undreRmed Of. The Menagerie is as
large as any two in the country and con-
tains more exclusive specialities than all
of them put together. The Circus is
exhaustive in its assemblAge of noted
talent; end the Museum is exceptionally
comprehensive and varied. Fa8. "a
Year: 1875

This bridge is now universally conced-
ed to be the strongest, most durable, and
best bridge in every respect, submitted
to the public. The style was invented
by Mr.. R. W. Smith, after long expert
ence in scientific mechanism and much
practice in bridge building. One Of the
main points is that all the timber is SC
laid that the full strength of the wood is
insured, and another point gained is,
overcoming the in effects of the unequal
expansion of wood and iron, as used in
the Howe truss, while in point Of econo-
my it is all that can be desired consonant
with its numerous merits. We have
seen it and can give it the highest re-
commend.
Year: 1875

There is desire planted in all human


bosoms to be remembered by the living
when they shall sleep in the dust. None
are Indifferent whether they have or have
not place in the affections of those they
love. There can be no expenditure Of
labor or of means that will more richly
compensate mankind than that which is
bestowed upon the last resting place OF
those departed, yet to memory ever dear.
Yet how prone are hundreds-yea thous-
ands-to be deluded by selfshness from
marking the sod where those once near
est and dearest now lay without mon
ument, tomb or even head-stone to mark
the precious spot. And why should
this be thus1 No longer is the indulg-
ence of beautiful marble tablets or even
the still more becoming massive monu-
ment simply within the means of the
rich. Any and every one, by the merest
effort may now pay worthy tribute to
the departed, is evidenced by the splen-
did display Of stones and sculpture work
daily on view at PURDY & GUsT's Ere
mont Marble Works, on the East side.
Being practical mechanics-men of ex-
perience-and liberal withal, they give
their customers every advantage in
material, workmanship and price,
that none may plead lack of choice OF
lack of means. We are proud of them
in our community and thrice proud Of
their admirable workmanship.
Year: 1875

Our marshal is entitled to thanks fol
enforcing the hog ordinance so strictly


for our streets were never SO clear Of
swine before. If he would only do a
little good in the line of getting side
walks looked to,a still' greater boon
would be conferred on society oi sL1
Year: 1875

several miles from Green Spring. we ore


informed farm house and barn were
blown down, and about one hundred
sheep which had gathered under the
sheds, were killed In the neighborhood
Year: 1875

SuK SuuGaLyG.-Indictments for
silk smuggling are the order of the
dav, but though the revenue officers
may exert themselves in a quite
superhuman fashion they viii never
succeed in suppress'ng smuggling SO
long as the tariff operates as a bonus
uron it. This is the experience of all
nations and countries, and it IS mere
childish folly for Us to ignore that
truth longer. The only way to put a
stop 20 smuggling is TO restrict the
tariff to revenue purposes, and aban-
don the equally silly and dishonest sys.
tenn of protection to native industry.
Year: 1875

The Hartford Times says that nearly
one hundred vessel loads of manure have
been shipped this season from New
York, Brooklyn and Jersey City to
Glastonbury and East Hartford for the
use Of the tobacco growers, while at
leatt fifty more vessels have unloaded
in towns along the Connecticut river.
Fully one hundred loads have been re-
ceived at Sheffield and other towns on
the west side of the river by rail. The
vessels average fifty cords each and
farmers pay from sl2 to SIS cord.
Twenty years ago a cord of common
livery stable manure would have been
deemed extravsgantly high at twelve
dollars cord or six dollars q wagon
load, but the high price of the weed
sends up that of the fertilizers required
to produce it Manure is 80 costly in
Massachusetts that a farmer living in
Springfield could not, on a fair expert
ment, raise corn for less than two dol
lars bushel unless he made the crop
in part at the expense OF the soils nat
ural fertility. Southern and western
farmers, who are unconsciously wear
ing out their landed estates, little dream
OF the future cost to fully recuperate
them.
Year: 1875

The revenue officials have abandoned
the idea Of placI g revenue stamp no
every cigar, and smokers can still inhale
the lreamful vapor without the dis
comfort OF tic burnt paper taste.
Year: 1875

And If st. Ignatius does not attend to
his business, and protect the town from
pestilence and famine, they will kick
him out, too, and try another. But
Ignaiius will probably be Loyola to the
interests Of the citizens than the other.
Year: 1875

KIDNAPPING AFFAIR IN GREENWICH sTREET-A


LITTLE BOY SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN STOLEN


BY "a DARK-vIsAGED MosHER.


case strikingy like the famous Charley Ross kid
mapping affair happened in this city on Wednesday
last About halfpast O'Clock in the afternoon Of
that day child Of Mr.. Dennis Sullivan, Of No 4l2
Greenwich street, about three and half years old
lost from IN front Of the residence of his parents All
the evidence on the subject his disappearance leads
to the presumption that tho child has been abducted


The little fellow whose is Joseph Sullivan is
bright, pert child, whose appearance and manner
stanty drew attention to him. His parents have been
used to passers by calling him and bestowing him
pennies ana other avOrs in admiration of his winning
appearance ana cunning speeches During the past
week dark faced man has been noticed by moro
OF MI and Mrs Sulivan's neighbors 10 take peculiar
interest in the little boy He has been talk to
the child pleasantly for time, 60 away and then
return and wait while the little fellow absent
II wishing for his return. The supposton that
this dark faced man has abducted the child The kid
mapping, If such the is have been done very
speedily for the child having left the dnnerabe and
gone into the street. almost Immediately sought
for, as his mother desired him for some
purpose. The servant of Mr.. Sullivan went
into the street, but could not find the child, has
any trace Of him been found yet The police have no
knowledge Of lost child answering his description.
The boy, has been sald is about three years and
half of age and light haired his locks being long and
mouth, and a short nose with a small scar It's
bridge. He had on a green plaid dress, gingham
apron and collar trimmed with edging His boots
were lately mended and had caps on the toes
Year: 1875

Yesterday afternoon examination took place be-
fore Police Justice Walsh into an Interesting case Of
arson. A fire discovered the night Of Novem
Der Z, 1874 in the cellar Of st. Vinccnps Home for
Boys, in Poplar street. Brooklyn, which was unmis
takaby the work Of incendiary. Until within the
last two months all efforts discover the ncendiary
were fruitless. within the period named Captain
Ferry of the Third precinct arrested youth named
Edward Mcnamara, who had been inmate Of the
house up TO within few hours before the discovery Of
the FIRE lie had then been ordered away by the Su-
pcrlntendent Of the institution. He disappeared from
Brooklyn Immediately after the occurrence Return
ing AFTER absence Of several months night,
while in conversation with boy in the CITY Hall Park
no boastcd that he had set the place FIRE Ito get
square, with the superintendent


The witnesses examined yesterday were Mr. Doan,
Superintendent; James Evans Peter Joyce, Peter
spauldng and Louis COnners inmates Of the Home.
They testified 70 the confession Of the prisoner to them
all separately. Mcnamara made a voluntary state
men which he said that he rs eighteen years Of age,
a hOstler by occupation. He said he had lived at the
BROOKLYN Home for Boys No l3 Poplar street. for two
years and that superintendent Dolan, for something
which he had said TO some OF the other boys wanted 70
put him out on November I, 1874 He continued 81
pretended to 20 out but put my clothes and went
up in the garret the Vine street building, where
stayed til the house was shut up About eleven
O'Clock that night left there and went through the
playrOom and down into the cellar OF the new
building, Poplar street. j was looking at
some old clothes by the gaslight and they
caupbt fire: threw them down on the loOr near lot
Of kndling wood, and then that caught nrc Ted 10
put it out but could not, and then went up and
opened the front door and went out and hanooed
"Frcl Fire ~ when the iiremen came went back, but
did not 20 into the cellar; told the boys Coe and
Conners that the place FIRE; that II was through
me the fire Orignated did not tell them set the place
on re 70 be revenged on Mr. Doan they told me they
would not say anything about it | lave been around
the City Hall in Brooklyn ever since let the Lodge AZ
that time


Justice Walsh committed the young incendary 10
await the action oi The Grand jury
Year: 1875

wATKRED MILAN INTERESTING TEST CAST


PROFESSORS DoREMUs AND CHANDLER D1sA-


GREE IN SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE


case Of interest TO milk dealers and the public was
tried yesterday IN the above Court Eminent legal and
professional talent were employed both sides The
offence charged tho aducration Of milk and the
defendant was John Kneib German grocer doing bus.
Year: 1875

this case the assignee stood in place OF the Veer
leins and competent TO present the petition He
therefore, moved that reference be granted 10 take
the testimony.


Judge Blatchlord granted the motion.
Year: 1875

TnE sad accident which we detail in an
other lart Of our present issue, and which
resulted in the death Of a most estimable
young man on the 10th, by falling from the
train, should admonish all railroad EN-
ployees, and others who may travel on cars,
of the danger attending the passage from
one car to another. People become too
careless in the matter, and the wonder is,
not that this young man was killed, but
tina. such accidents do not occur almost ev-
cry day. Many persons pass continually,
from car to car, while they are in motion
just because they are at liberty to do so,
and not because business requires il Of them
In the case Of pool Boyd, duty compelled
him to be on the platform Of the cars, but
in all probability, had he been more care
ful OF his footing, while in position 80
dangerous, he might not have lost his life,
We trust tnat the lesson taught, though a
terrible one, will cause all Of us to be more
careful of our life or limbs.
Year: 1875

THE folly, not to say the careless and
reckless habit Of leaving horse unhitch-
ed at any time, and even fora moment, was
demonstrated the other day, for the second
time lately, which folly reporter Of the
Journal was an eye witness. A man drove
up to farm house in buggy, and left his
animal united. A little girl was left to
hold the reins. The father had not been
absent five minutes, before flock Of geese
came along tapping their wings and screa.
ming; the animal became frightened and
dashed of frantically. Fortunately, stall
wart m IN caugh, the reins and checked the
horse in time to prevent the overturning Of
the buggy down an embankmen,. But for
this fact, We might have had a serious ac-
cidcnt TO record.
Year: 1875

Lieutenant Governor Antoine and Hon
William G. Brown, Superintendent of Public
Education, left last evening for Washington
by way of the New Orleans, St.. Louis and
Chicago railroad. The Lieutenant Governor
stated that he was going there on business
connected with the Freedman's Bank, and
that while there he would make it his bust.
ness to see if it is possible to have United
States naval vessel stationed here with Off.
GERS capable Of teaching the scholars of the
Agricultural and Mechanical College navi.
cation and naval discipline. The nature of
Mr.. Browns mission we did not learn, but
it is possible that 1t may be to aid the Lieu
tenant Governor in his undertakings. We
wish them success, a pleasant journey and q
safe return.
Year: 1875

1t is rather strange that the Bulletin,
after having made the State House i,s
special study for SO many months, should
know SO little about it. That paper of
Wednesday morning last says:


There is a shrewd suspicion extant that
act. which provides for the purchase by the
State OF the ST. Louis Hotel for the sum of
$3.50, 200.


How or enterprislng and usually intel
ligent contemporary could be ignorant of
the fact that the Governor did veto the
State House act some time before the ad
iournment of the Legislature, and that that
body passed it over his veto, we are unable
to account for. But nevertheless that is
the case, and the act has been promulgated
IN the official journal.
Year: 1875

Opponents to compulsory education are
forced to admit tina. it is lawful and lust to
hang boy under certain conditions and
for the benefit of society; at the same time
they contend that no child can be lavfullv
compelled to receive an education.
Year: 1875

The Griffin (Ga.) NeWs says: The col
ored people have some strange ways, and
one of these is disposition to grant or
have ailments. This weakness Is more
plainly shown whenever there Is a rem
edy about, especially if that "remedy %
is anything on the line of medicine. We
overheard a gentleman discussing this
matter the other day, and he remarked
that he could not keep bottle of medir
cine on his premises and let itbe known.
1t made Eo difference what kind it was,
if they thought it would do them good.
He was "sorter ailing" and being in
town, had n bottle of bitters fixed up by
his physician. Returning home he took
two doses, and found it so rough that he
was going to throw it away, but, think
ing for moment, he stepped TO the
door, and said in the hearing of some of
his negroes that he had some splendid
medicine. Next morning one came
grunting around, saying: /" Boss, Use
mighty ailing dis morning; ain't you got
something for me? Use got o pain in
my misery" He was properly "dosed," "
and went on his way rejoicing. In less
than twenty-four hours six of them had
" destroyed the entire bottle, and each
Of them had O different complaint.
Year: 1875

Gen. Sherman, in his personal narra-
tive, refers to the fact that immediately
after the first battle of Bull Run in
subordination crept out among the
troops of his command to such an ex-
tent that he ordered Ayers battery to
nnlimber, ready for action against them.
During this characterization, an
amusing incident occurred. The troops
especially referred to were Col. Nc
Quade's 14th New York infantry. I'M
pressed with the idea that their term
of service was out, they expressed n de-
termination to go home. Fearful of
difficulty, Sherman ordered section
of Ayers battery to take position at the
right of Fort CorcOran, ON an elevated
spot, the 18th being encamped on n
small plain below. The guns of the
battery bore directly upon the camp, and
few shells exploded in the Fourteenth
would have blown theregiment to pieces.


The boys of the 14th took the matter
IN good humor, and seeing the smoke
stack OF mill torn down near at hand,
they mounted it on pair of wagon
wheels and organized battery of their
own.


Running the improvised gun to the
very limit OF the camp ground to which
the men were confined, they would halt,
go through the manual of loading by
detail, and, at the command fire, "
every man in the regiment would give
vent to prolonged "b-o-o-m."


This maneuver was kept up, q new
gun squad relieving an old ,one when
tired, until the thing became such a
farce that Sherman, very much annoy
ed, ordered the lieutenant and his sec
tion back to park.


The lieutenant in charge of the guns,
afterwards a distinguished general, was
so annoyed by the 18th boys that it
was with difficulty he could control his
temper. Some officer suggested that he
fire blank cartridge over the corps.
"No," he thundered, elf I open fire
on the fellows it will be with shell, and
l III fire low, too" There was no occa-
sion for firing, as the characterization
was soon settled.