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Year: 1876

Yesterday superintendent Campbell received letter
from the friends OF Captain Ham who has been miss
ing from his home in New Haven, Conn. since August
last and whose remains Mr. North the insurance
agent, thought he identified at the Brooklyn Morguo
last week Tho communication stated that certain
relatives their way to Brooklyn TO try and
identify the body in question. The remains which arc
decomposed, are those of who has but one leg
the left one having been on rotod or at the hip
joint. The height OF the body is nearly six ieeL Tho
toes on the loot are wcbbcd. The missing Captain
life insured for 81 500 between the Etna and Con-
tinental life insurance companies, and Mr. North,
who is friend OF the family OF the missing
man, is positive, from certain marks on the
body that IL is that of HamilL The Superintendent
desires positive proofs and does the Coroner
before he will permit the removal OF the body. Mr..
North says that Captain Hamill n man about Eve
feet seven inches in height II not known that his
toes were Joined by web, though two Of his toes
Tapped one above the other. Should abe friends now
on their way Brooklyn fail TO positively identity the
remains which far advanced in decomposition, the
body will consigned TO Pottcr's Field to-day II is
contendcd that the insurance companys books should
have an accurate description OF the missing captain,
and such record has yet been exhibited TO the Cor
Year: 1876

Sensational reports have been going round lately in
regard to letter alleged to have been written by Sec
reary Boutwell, to Henry Clews This is said to have
contained request for 500 600 in aid OF the campaign
expenses OF 1872, aud promise thatif the money
were forthcoming 1t would be repaid in the form Of
information about the policy OF the Treasury De-
parmcnt which could be advantageousy used in spec
uation Mr. Boutwell, distinctly denies having written
any such letter to Henry Clews, indeed any letter
of which a copy not kept in the department. He
challenges the Immediate publication OF the mysterious
communication If any such paper exists The pre-
sumption seems to be that some such mssive was sent
by of the less scrupuous party managers In any
case the democr who SAID TO be in the OF
its existence, cannot produce II TOO The repub
party Is quite in the humor OF ''unloading' at
present, and any good suggestions 10 facilitate that
process will receive attention from whatever quarter
they NAV come.
Year: 1876

therefore tho cup for heavy weights, who Mr.. sey-
more awarded the cup offered by General Lister
for the best general display Of skill These


sPARRNG AND WRESTLING CONTESTS


have been most successful In spite OF the hard blows
given and heavy falls there has been displayed
throughout all the events the greatest courtesy and
good humor. Little things have occurred. such as
drawing back when about To strike opponent when
he happened slip OF his feet avoiding take an ad-
vantage Of him when sudden OF sunshine dazzled
his eyes apologizng for blow below the belt all Of
which show that gentlemen even Ia the midst OF hard
contest Will not forget what is due TO courtesy.
Year: 1876

SPED ON TIE GOOD WORK.
To ruK EDITOR OF HERALD:-


have been thiakirg very seriously Of the same
thing for some time past now advocated by the Nrw
York HERALD. We must elevate the game to she
highest standing SO that all classes can come and
witness t and only thus havo the good will OF
the community at largo Otherwise decline as
II Is now doing very fast have made up my mind
that this next season l will have o club
whose regulations and characters gcntlcmen
unqucsonablc or will have will, with the
greatest OF pleasure Join any association that viii
have for its motto Reputation and character gen.
tlemsn." If can do anything In the way OF forming
such an association will do IT with pleasure. We
thank the HERALD most sincerely for the stand 1t
has taken, and We do think, with iitte work, we
can accomplish the required result Speed IN the
good work and We with you


FRANK A VAN KEUREN,


Manager Volunteer b. b. G., Poughkecpsie, N. Y.
Year: 1876

Tho French papers announce the death Of NJ Ripcrt.
one OF tho last OF the OF the First
Republic Tho deceased was born at Colmar in l777,
and at tho ago OF fourteen admitted into the
School OF Mara founded by Robespierre shortly alter
ward he cnlisted volunteer ana Joined the Army Of
Itay. He saw a great deal OF hard service during tho
Empire and was OF the few who withstood tho
hardshlps o. the terrible retreat IRON Moscow.
Year: 1876

The following is q continuation Of the summary Of
the batting and fielding average OF the professional
players who took in the league championship con-
tests during the of1s76, and the relative posi-
tions occupied by them arranged according to their
batting record
Year: 1876

Happy is the man who is an early
riser. Every morning day comes to him
with virgins love, full of bloom, and
purity, and freshness. The youth of ma
ture is contagious, like the gladness of a
happy child. We doubt if any man can
be called old as long as he is an early
riser. And (oh, youth, take our word
for itl) youth in dressing-gown and slip
pers, drawling over breakfast at noon, is
very decrepid, CHASTITY image of that
youth which sees the sun blush over the
hills, and the dew sparkling upon the
hedge.


How often do we try, and persevere
trying, to make sort of neat show of
outer good qualities, without anything
within to correspondence like children
who plant blossoms without any roots in
the ground, to make a pretty show for
an hourl We find fault in our lives,
and we cut off the weed, but we do not
root it up; we find something wanting
in ourselves, and we supply it, not by
sowing the divine seed of heavenly prin-
ciple, but by copying the deeds that
the principle ought to produce.


Frugality is good if liberality be joined
with it. The first is leaving off super
Huous expenses; the last bestowing to
the benefit of others that need. The first
without the second begins covetousness; /;
the last without the first begins prodigal-
ity. Both together make an excellent
temper. Happy the place where that is
| found.


Death comes equally to us all, and
makes us all equal when it comes. The
ashes of an oak are no epitaph of just
how high or how low that was; it tells
me not what focks it sheltered while il
stood, nor what men it hurt when it fell.
The dust of great persons graves is
speechless, too; it says nothing-it dis
tinguishes nothing.


Never abandon your hopes. Hope is
better than enjoyment. Hope is often
the cause, as well as the effect of youth.
1t is certainly a very pleasing and
healthy passion. A hopeless person is
deserted by himself; and he who for
sakes himself is soon forsaken by friend
and fortune.


Mems lives should be like the days
more beautiful in the evening; or like
the spring, aglow with promise; or like
the autumn, rich with golden sheayes
where good works have ripened on the
| field.


The noblest spirits are those which
turn to heaven, not in the hour of sorrow
but in that Of joy; like the lark, they
wait for the clouds to odisperse, that they
may soar up into their native element
| 1t is easier to find score of men wis
enough to discover the truth than to fine
one intrepid enough, in the face of al
opposition, to stand up for the same.
| Reason is the director of mans viii
discovering what is good; for the laws o
well-doing are the dictates of reason.
Year: 1876

Paris Letter, Philadelphia Telegraph


Queer things are occasionally to be
seen in Paris, but queerer sight than
that which witnessed, this morning, on
the Rue de la Paix, it has rarely, if ever,
BENNY let to behold. In making my
morning walks, l met a large white
poodle, shaved and clipped lion fashion,
who wore round, black velvet cap, CO.
quettishly placed on the side of his curly
head. In his mouth he carried a basket,
to the handle of which small ecru silk
parasol had been adroitly attached in
such manner that in carrying the bas-
ket the dog held the parasol over his
head, and so shaded himself from the
rays of the sun. 1t is impossible to de
scribe the gravity and aplomb of his dog
ship, or the immense amusement of the
street boys and passers-by at this move
spectacle.
Year: 1876




There has recently been described be-
fore the British Association a very SIM
pie but ingenious improvement in forges,
by which the forge is much more fully
under the control of the operator, and by
which not only is the duration of the
tuyere greatly prolonged, but the work
of heating the metal more uniformly
and uninterruptedly carried on, and a
great economy of fuel efected-advan-
tages readily understood by practical
workmen. In this arrangement a cast
iron trunk is placed horizontally from
the back and front of the forge. The
front end is closed by means of a slide OF
door; and the back has hollow tower
rising above to suitable height, and
up0 which is fitted a cast iron tuyere
block, with two long slot holes for the
blast. Within the trunk is long lever
working in an axis or spindle, having al
its longer end two punches that
rise vertically, and which are, from time
to time, projected through the slots, tC
displace the slug and keep the tuyert
opening clear. This the operator doel
by moving lever upon the outel
end of the spindle or fulcrum of the
levers. The iron trunk or box, by meanl
of this simple and ingenious arrange
ment, becomes heated by the surround
ing fuel, and utilizes the heat, which
would otherwise be wasted-thus effect
ing a considerable economy of fuel b!
heating the air of the blast. and insur
ing an important advantage over tn
ordinary method.
Year: 1876

A correspondent of an exchange says:
Healthy fowls will lay healthy eggs,
which will hatch healthy chickens, and
if they have good care will never be sick.
l feed my old fowls all the corn they will
eat, and give them all they will drink.
They have good walk, and am well
satisfied with the return in eggs. They
have laid all winter: some of my hens
are eight and ten years old, and are good
layers still. When chickens are Matched
place the hen and chickens in box
three or four feet square; / give no food
the first day; the second day feed hard
boiled eggs, chopped fine, and bread wet
with water and squeezed dry with the
hand. / had good success last summer
with ground wheat wet with milk OF
water, mixed hard. l keep the hen and
chickens in the box for few days, then
turn them out to run where they please
lin wet grass or dry-in search of in
sects; keeping their water dishes well
filled, in shady place. My fowls are
hardy, and the Derby roosters and hens
will drive off the hawks.


In Illinois I once placed a clutch Of
early chickens in room, having sawdust
on the floor; the feet of two turned up;
soaked their feet with Hunts liniment
and turned them out to take their chance
In few days their feet were well. Lie,
on fowls, when numerous, are very an
noying, causing their eyes to become
sore. They go to the eyes and vent
and rubbing salt butter or lard abou
those places will destroy them. Fowl
often become blind from cold in thei
heads, the passage from the eye to moutl
being closed with mucus. Wash witt
warm salt water pluck a strong neck
hackle feather, having smooth end
hold the fowl with the left hand, ope


the mouth with the thumb and finger
run the end of the quill gently into th
opening in the roof of the mouth, to th
edge of the eye which is sore. Whe


the quill appears take hold of it and pul
it through. This will open the passag
if closed. Never feed whole grains I
sick fowls, but always soft food. Bin


fowls placed in box coop will find th
food and water if it is placed ther,


Cover the bottom of the box with sav
dust or dry earth keep clean; sprinkl


the coop with vinegar; place roo
about four inches from the floor and the
will find it.
Year: 1876




The middle of the broad street was
filed with crowd of breathless, pallid,
death.stricken men, who had lost all
sense but the common instinct of ami
mails. There were hysterical men, who
laughed loudly without cause, and
talked necessarily of what they knew
not. There we're dumb, paralyzed men,
who stood helplessly and hopelessly be-
meath cornices and chimneys that toppled
over and crushed them. There were au-
tomato men, who, flying, carried with
them the work on which they were en-
gaged-one whose hands were full of
bills and papers, another who held his
ledger under his arm. There were men
who had forgotten the ordinary instincts
of decency-some half dressed, one who
had fed from neighboring bathroom
with only the towel in his hand that af-
terward hid his nakedness. There were
men who rushed from the fear of death
into his presence; two were picked up,
one who had jumped through sky
light, another who blindly leaped from
fourth-story window. There we're brave
men who trembled like children; there
was one whose life had been spent in
scenes Of daring and danger, who cow
cred in the corner of the room from
which few inches of plastering had
fallen. There were hopeful men who
believed that the danger was over, and,
having passed, would, by some mystic
rious law, never recur; there were others
who shook their heads and said that the
next shock would be fatal. There were
crowds around the dust that arose from
fallen chimneys and cornices, around
telegraph and newspaper Offices, eager to
know the extent of the disaster. Along
the remoter avenues and cross-streets
dwellings were deserted, people sat upon
their door.steps or in chairs upon the
sidewalks, fearful of the houses they
had built with their own hands, and
doubtful even of this blue arch above
them that smiled so deceitfully; of those
far-reaching fields beyond, which they
had cut into lots and bartered and sold,
and now seemed to rise up against them,
or slip and wither away from their very
feet. 1t seemed so outrageous that this
dull, patient earth, whose homeliness
they had adorned and improved, and
which, whatever their other fortune or
vicissitudes, at least had been their sure
inheritance, should have become 50
faithless. Small wonder that the owner
of little house, which had sunk on the
reclaimed waterfront, stopped in the
speechless and solemn absurdity of his
wrath to shake his clenched fist IN the
face of the Great Mother.


The real damage to life and property
had been SO slight, and in such pro
nounced contrast to the prevailing terror
that half an hour later only sense o.
of the ludicrous remained with the great
masses of the people. Mr.. Dumphy
like all practical, unimaginative men
was among the first to recover his pres
ence of mind with the passing of the i'm
mediate danger. People took confidence
when this great man, who had SO much
to lose, after sharply remanding hi
clerks and everybody else back to bust
ness, re-entered his Office.
Year: 1876

"AND you think, darling, you could
be content to share my humble lot and
live in quiet way with love and me|
queried the blissful lover as he looked
fondly into her translucent blue eyes.
Why, yea precious; you have no idea
how economical / am. Pa gave me a
hundred dollars last week to buy new
silk, and l saved enough out of it to
purchase four pairs of six-buttoned
kids"
Year: 1876

IT begins to seem as if the American
continent were built upon a substructure
of defunct mastodons. The tusk of an
other was unearthed at Yolo County,
California It was seven feet long, and
eight in diameter at the larger end. 1t
was found protruding from bank of a
gully about fifteen feet below the surface
of the earth, and two days digging was
required before it could be removed with
out breaking. It's weight is estimated at
one hundred and fifty pounds.
Year: 1876

A TURTLE that was found in the gar
den of Woodstock, Connecticut, man
in 1874, has persistently returned there
every season since, though he has been
repeatedly carried a mile away, and
special efforts have been made to confuse
his mind on the subject Of geography.
Year: 1876

The professors not having as yet seen
their way out of the dilemma King James
had thoughtlessly placed them in, and
hoping toget rid of their visitor quietly,
told him that as ill-luck would have it,
the Professor of Signs was then absent
on tour in the Highlands, and would
return nobody knew when. Said the ir-
Year: 1876

CONSIDERABLE feeling is apparent among
the business men of this place relative to
the course pursued by the mail boat run
ming to Neah Bay, which, instead of start
ing from this place, as heretofore, has lat
ter ly made Port Discovery her objective
point. Now so far as the mere matter of
stopping at the latter place is concerned
it would not make so much difference
were it not that the commercial relations
existing between Port Towesend and way
ports on the route are seriously interfered
with, and particularly the transportation
of freight, which it is hardly feasible at all
times to forward to Discovery by stage.
We hope it will not be long ere she re-
sumes her trips from this place.
Year: 1876

John P. Springer, ESQ.,, Clerk of the
Peace for this county, gives notice elsewhere
that persons engaged in fishing within the
limits of Delaware will have to secure II
cense. Some of the fishermen have been
under the impression that by the act of the
Legislature creating a Commission to fix
the boundary line between New Jersey and
Delaware, the law compelling fishermen to
take out license was reported. At the last
session of the Legislature the act creating
the commission was repealed, and that
leaves the old law still in force. Persons
from adjoining States who have been en-
gagged in fishing in Delaware waters will get
themselves into trouble unless they comply
with the law.
Year: 1876

This is the name of legion to parade in
Philadelphia Oh the Fourth OF July next, as
the escort of President Grant 1t will be
composed of one company from each OF the
original States. Delaware will be repre-
sented by the American Rifles, who will it
is understood be well accoutred and uni
formed. To each member will be presented
q medal commemorative of the occasion.
Like all other delegations, the Rifles will
carry the flag of their State.
Year: 1876

LONDON, March 14.-The Marquis of
Harrington, the leader of the Liberals gave
notice in the House of Commons this even
ing that he would oppose the assumption
by the Queen of the title of Empress Of
India.
Year: 1876

The fate of the Republican party now
centres in Morton and Pinchback. The
combination of small section of the
white race with the black is necessary to
keep the whole Of the white race subject
to the interests of the black. The white
race being greatly in the majority, the
Democrats very justly believe they
ought to be predominant in the govern
ment.


Mr.. Morton, the embodyment OF the
intellect of the Radical faction of the
Republican party does not believe in the
republican principle that the majority
should rule. Like Mr.. Blaine, in the
House, he hugs the negro, that through
his vote in the Senate he may control
the majority of the people through the
Radical majority of the Senate that
represents only a small minority.


In addition we have the weight of the
negro Senator, Bruce, added to Morton s
efforts to secure seat for Pinchback in
the Senate. But IN order to effect any
thing it seems necessary for Bruce to
threaten to lead the Southern negroes
directly against the Radical camp. In
his present attitude Bruce may attempt
the role of Achilles. He has only to re-
tire in anger with his forces until Nor
ton operates upon the Republican ma
lority in the Senate and bring them to
terms. But unlike Achilles who returned
to Give success to the Greeks, Brace is
bound to go down in the end whether
Pinchback's admittance causes his re-
turn 20 the Republican camp or not.


But the fact stares us in the face that
the fate of the Republican party in the
Senate rests now upon Pinch back out as
much as it does on Morton in that body.
And the dexterous and unscrupulous
Indiana Senator is cunningly using the
negroes to elevate himself, even at the
expense of Grant and other Radical
Presidential candidates. For it is evi
dent that only Grant and Morton can nov
command the negro vote of the South, but
how long it will be before the negroe,
will be hopelessly divided on these wor
thles no one can tell.


In any event the people of this coun
try must see that the Radical party in
tends to use this vote if it can to pre-
prevent the Democrats making thor
ough Reform and reduction in the gov
ermental expenditures.
Year: 1876

1t is one of the noteworthy facts of the
hour, that notwithstanding the wide
spread ramifications of the crooked


whiskey business, there has thus far
been no Democrats connected with it. 1t
is purely Republican speculation-a
King made up of one kind of political
material only, and so we trust il will be.
Year: 1876

down. Raw silk is 80 per cent higher than
durng September last year. and manufactured roods arc
and soon shall have silks al aFeas0Dahe figure"


Mr. Moore said that silks had risen about Is per cent
since the latter part Of August and were bound to reaeh
still higher figure The production In China he stated
unusually small and this had raised the European
market prices very mnch. Those manufacturers who
had large stock Of material Of the preceding yeas
hand able work with their looms at compara-
lively low prices by mixing the products OF the two
years. They, Of course secured all the trade.
while manufacturers who worked entirely with
silk Of this years production, being unable
many cases cen obliged 10 stop their works.
The result Of these circumstances that European
when last years product0n shoud exhausted unless
there should be enough on band to last through IN next
this country were nov i've 20 ten per cent lower than
reasons for this were several In addition 70 the eees
Of the poor crop there the influence O pool" OF
spectators which was formed at Paris, and which,
after buying up largely at low rates, had attempted TO
raise prices. But the more Immediate causes were
jo6bers early in the season bought very extensively
and at such rates that they could sell at prices
into the country The consequence that these job
hers offering silks at prices little higher than those
their rates could not make them corresYond with the
cOst in Europe This state Of affairs, however, Mr.
would soon sell ont their stocks and then they must
come to Importers figures. Hence silks woud soon ad



time for the next crop Upon that must depend the
future condition OF the silk market II there should Dc
another crop would be impossible TO say how high
the price might there would be none OF the conn
teracting Influences OF this I the crop should
be very good, silk would probably fall In price.


FUR DEALERS HOPEFUL


The importers and dealers In fur anticipate brisk de-
mand for their goods during the coming Winter, partly
account Of the small business done in the fur trade
last season, ard partly because they expect the ap
preaching Winter viii be mach colder than that of hast
year. The miIdness Of the Winter OF 1856 caused
serious depression tho business Of fur dealers, and
large part OF their stocks remained nsod when Spring
The feeling in the trade in this early part
Of the FALL IL cheerful and furriers say that when
cold weather sets In the demand for fur goods
OF all kinds viii be better than 1t has
been fCr long time The number or buyers. 10 is
hOEgbt Will greatly exceed tst of former Winters and
.nerchants hope to make much money before March,
the sale ut fur generally win reeOmpense
them the decrease thep sales last year. During
the past week there much animation IN the principal
fur stores OF the city and mote saos were effected,
tho majority OF the purchases being made by people VINO
hsd come TO New-York from the Centennial.
Year: 1876

Fellows, and other secret orders in his town, tho
earthly that he has been in the least degree or
In any manner unfriendly to their organizations.
The truth about Col. Barnes is that he Is gentle
man OF unimpeachable integrity, and the efforts of
the Democrats to assail him on ,de issues that have
no bearing upon the canvass Is the best proof that
they have failed to detect any faw in hin armor of
uprightness and honesty, and that he ought to be
elected. Il, ". q.