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Year: 1875

Gen. Breckenridge died en-
Monday of last week. His mala-
day is pronounced a compound one,
being consumption and abscess of
tho liver. A few hours before his
death, his Physicians pronounced
themselves hopeful of his recovery.
What wonderful frame to sink
under SO insidious disease as
Phthisis. What 4 wonderful mind
10 pass away without a hopeful word
of heaven! Yet the lofty spirit is
Gagged. Few men in America rose
faster. A single step more and he
had been President. That step was
attempted and came near being sue
cessful. So popular was the man,
that he literally stepped down into
the Federal Senate. Even this
great honor he cast behind him,
and next we find him in the defiles
of the Virginia and Kentucky Dor
der, being piloted by dim lantern
in the hands of mountain heroine,
across Card Ridge at the hour Of
midnight, in order to reach the
friendly armies of the South
Next he was in the plunge of bat
tle. At Cold Harbor and at
Gaines Mill, he was seen in the
flash of federal cannon. His proud
spirit like that of Lee, seems never
TO have mounted again after sOuth-
ern overthrow, but like the snowy
banner of the confederacy, it hung
limp about the lofty column from
which it had so often sent terror to
the armed foe.


At last Tic time comes when we
can no longer catch the fash of
that eagle eye. Good,bye, there
vas none. "Givc me a modest
iuncrap' he said, and then the
great but dccorous figure was still,

and the chained spirit went words
iossly away from among lncn.-
Year: 1875

Honceforth we shall sec it only in
history and hear it in story. Yet
in the memories that grow dim
only with the lapse of years, those
now living will see the stalwart fig
ure of the great Kentuckian push
ing the haughty toe down the
beautiful valley of the Shenandoah,
and through the dim mists of the
Chicahominy, more like the match-
less jackson than any other soldier
of the time.
Year: 1875

The Fundcrs speak a curious
language. Their organization is
compact, and of course strong
They possess a majority of the
newspapers of the State, and cone
troll the Lobby of the Legislature
and yet stalking as they do over
the State with the cheap cry Of
"honor, honor, honol," ever on
their lips, they agree in scarcely
anything else. They propose no
plan but to sustain the utterances
of the Supreme Court, and yet
they very cody say they will at
once cut off third cf the debt OF
w. Va. They cry repudiation-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS then
repudiate a third. At this iunct-
ure of affairs, their adcred and in
fallible deity, the Supreme Court,
takes up the Higginbotham case
and decides that we are bound to
the bondholder for the whole debt
including "West VirGinia's third"
In this dilemma they turn away
and intimate that the debt ques-
ton is settled and we must sub-
nit.


Now the Debt question is not
settled at all. Under their pet
measure, the Funding Bill, there
was funded two-thirds of two-
thirds Of it, equivalent to four
ninths. Less than one half of the
entire debt. The remainder
with accumulated interest added,
amounting to thirty two millions,
is totally unprovided tor, ard if it
ia permitted to stand in this att
tudc, We sec no reason why the
State cannot be forced into bank
ruptcy, for preferring a portion of
lis creditors when it notoriously
cannot pay all. The State should
either stop paying any at all, or
pay all ratcably and equitably.-
Let rs usk now what the FunG~,rs
propose! Echo answers what I!
some OF them say "pay what We
can and then We have preserved
oar honor" Others like tie Pc
tcrsbbrg STAR, boldly propose to
levy tax enough to meet the whole
interest, and frankly admit that
this viii double our rate of tax
alton


1t is a curious and significant fact
that at the very first hop of this
Finding ball, the people rcpudia-
tod it as not their act, by having
the Legislature 70 stop the funding.
The funding was commenced with
out the consent Of the people, was
ordcred by vote of 76 Delegates,
half Of whom were republicans,
and was stopped by conservative
votes. Now it goes before the
people and again they will cons
denim it.
Year: 1875

A SALOON KEEPER STABBED SEVEN TIMES BY


HUNTERS POINT RowDIEs


About one O'Clock yesterday morning gang Of roughs
entered the lager beer saloon kept by Henry Smith
jackson avenue Hunters Point and called for drinks
which furnished them. After calling for several
rounds they started leave when Mr. Smith requested
TO be paid for the liquor One Of the gang replied to
Mr. Smiths request by 'chalk it up" and another
called for beer To this Mr.. Smith demurred, and
started from behind the counter TO obtain officer
While IN the middle of the floor he accosted by
two OF the party, who attempted TO prevent his going
10 the street A struggle ensued during which
Smith heard TO cry, II am stabbed y and imme-
dateiy afterward he tell TO the floor The party then
fed as Mrs Smith entered by side door. Approach
ing husband she found him lying nsensibe and his
clothes saturated with blood She Immediately sounded
alarm and procured medical assistance when II
found that Smith had received seven stab woudds dis
trbuted the groin right side, back and thigh. The
of the opinion that he cannot recover almost
any OF the wounds being sufficient TO kill HIM. He
remained in conatose state during AL OF yesterday.
David Kelly and Patrick Fletcher arrested early
yesterday morning suspicion and owing TO Smiths
condition, locked up until he recovered con
gclOusness
Year: 1875

NAN STRUCK WITH STEEL SQUARE AND


DANGEROUSLY INJURED.


funeral about 10 take place yesterday after
noon from house No 10 Hester street. and
q number Of carriages in waiting William Barns,
@ German, aged thrty-eight years, living at No 222
Several trucks and wagons without horses stand
ing in the vicinity OF the house bockading the
and making very difficult for the carriages form in
proper line. Calling TO his assistance two or three
friends Mr.. Barns undertook remove the
ohstructing vehicles the opposite side Of
the street They had succeeded In getting
two trucks Of the way. when John Teison aged
about twentysix years whose occupation IS TO take
demanding to know by what authority they
moving his teams Mr. Barns attempted TO explain,
but TiefsOn few into and harsh words ensued.
In his hand Tieison carried large steel carpenters
square, and the dispute grew warmer he struck at
Barnsi head with the implement iniicting dangerous
which Barns is likely 70 lose his life. Tieison, seeing
what he had done. fed from the spot and
up TO the present writing remains at liberty
On being struck Barns fell to the ground
He carried in that condition TO MS residence and
DR. Conway, Of No 232 East Broadway promptly sum
moned. On examination the physician expressed grave
doubts as TO the recovery OF the injured man. there
being likelihood that the skull was fractured


Although several hours elapsed before the case was
reported at the Central ONCE aordng ample opportu-
nifty for the Police Sergeant of the Thirteenth precinct
20 ascertain the full particulars Of the tragedy those
torpid ohcias when questioned by reporter At late
hour last night knew nothing whatever Of the circum
stances beyond the mere outline They volunteered.
however the questionable prophecy .t the assailant
whom they knew, would be captured before long
Year: 1875

SUICIDE OF PROMINENT COAL OPERATOR IN


THE WYOMING vAILEY-DEATH BY POISON


OF WE'LL KNOWN HOTEL CLERK.


PIrrsroN Pa Sept 2s 1875.


Israel Watkins formerly superintendent Of the
Seneca mines Of the Pttston and Emra Coal Company
and for the past few weeks part of the Rough
and Ready mine at this place was, on Saturday dis
covered by his wife hanging by his neck in his barn.
He then dead but died before he could be cut
down. disappointment in business transactions and
physical suffering assigned the leading to
the suicide. The deceased prominent member Of
valley.


On Saturday, Thaddeus s Monroe formerly clerk
at the Dwight House, BnghamtOn went into the Caf-
ferty House and called for He said that he
did not wish To be called until Monday morning,
he tired out Monday morning he called,
but response being received from him the door
OF his forced open. Monroe was found lying
the front side OF the bed dead. An empty two
and half ounce laudanum vial was found under the
bureau il the room, and goblet from which the con-
tents Of the bottle had been drank stood on chair
by the bedside. The deceased had undressed himself
and placed his clothing carefully away. The following
note addressed 10 L. T. Caherty, was found on the bu
reau:-


make IL all right Don't let them make out that crazy
and may Gods eternal curse rest on J. NJ snook


J. NJ Shook Is Of the firm for whom Monroe
working Whitneys Point at the time Of his death,
but what called forth the dying mprecation OF the
suicide is not known


Monroe had been addicted for some time TO opium
eating He leaves wife and three children, and was
thirty three years Of age.
Year: 1875

shocking affair took place yesterday afternoon at
ne village Of Newtown, L. l. A carpenter named Van
Ahburg sixty Eve Nears or age who has lately arrived
from California attempted the life Of his wife and also
his own He bad returned from a visit to New York
and brought bottle OF whiskey TO his house which is
about mile from the Flushing Railroad depot After
drinking for some time his wife and stepdaughter man
aged 70 get the bottle IRON him and spilled its con.
tents he then procured a second bottle
end alter lnuuBing In several potations he
suddenly drew a razor and assaulted his wife
innicting several severe wounds upon her The poor
woman rushed out on the sidewalk and fell the blood
pouring from her side and head Van Anburp then cnt
hs throat with the razor An alarm being given Judge
Vandeveer Of Newtown, went TO the house where the
tragedy took place and after procuring assistance he
sncceeded in having the would be suicide conveyed 10
The iail where his wounds attended TO Mrs Van
ADburg last accounts, likely recover but her
husband IS in very critical state The event caused
quite an excitement among the neighbors, as Van
Anburg was highly respected.
Year: 1875

R1- NOTICE TO CAPTAINS OF VESSELS ENTERING
THE PORT OF NEW YORK AT NIGHT.-The New YORK
has adopted distinguishing Coson night signal for
board the HERALD steam yacht showing while burn
green red changing from TO the other
in succession and be several miles distant Cap
of upon seeing this signal will obge by
pairing any they have for the Ship News
Department of the HERALD


nPersons desrous Of communicating with vessels arriv
York do by addressing to such vessels care
of HERALD yacht, pier No East River New York
received from all parts OF the world and promptly de-
livered. Duplicates required.
Year: 1875

For New England and the Middle States and the
Lower Lake region partly cloudy and cooler weather,
with northeast to southeast winds rising barometer
during the night and possibly local rains in the south
ern portion Of the Middle States


For the South Atlantic and Gulf States partly cloudy
weather and slight rise in temperature eastcrly to
southerly Winds stationary or rising barometer and
local rains the South Atlantic and gulf coasts
followed by falling barometer in the Southwest


For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, clear or fair
weather will continue with easterly to southery
winds and slight changes in temperature and
barometer.


For the Upper Lake region, the Upper Mississippi
and the Lower Missouri Valleys, increasing coud-
ness and eastcrly to southerly Winds with falling
barometer and rising temperature east OF the Upper
Mississippi and with rising barometer and lower
temperature west of the Upper Mississippi RIVER
Year: 1875

At an early hour yesterday morning Adoph Tienden,
residing in No 21T Hudson street. Hoboken was found
dead his bed couple OF hours previously was
walking through Washington street and chatting with
acquantances in his usual cheerful manner-a circum-
stance that excited suspicion TO the of his
death II Is said however that he financially en-
barrassed, beng connected with a large commercial
house in New York post morem examination will
be made by the County Physician.
Year: 1875

Last night Captain Van Dusen, Of the Fifteenth pre-
cinct closed up four disorderly houses two in West
Third street and two in Greene street. and arrested
persons who found the houses. The pris-
taken to the Mercer street station house and
will be arraigned at court this morning
Year: 1875

The following record will show the changes in tho
temperature for the past twentyfour hours in com.
parson with the corresponding date Of last year in
dicated by the thermometer at Hudnuts pharmacy
HERALD Building
Year: 1875

Major Daniel then adverted to the fact that
in their letter inviting him to deliver the an>
nual address the committee of the eociety had
expressed the desire that he should select as
the subject of his discourse some one of tho
Year: 1875

To have plenty of eggs in win ter, the fowls must have warm roasting and nesting places, warm food, if possible, with some kind of animal food at least once a day, and water to drink at will; gravel and lime must always be at hand, and the poultry house must be kept scrupulously clean, and the fowls out of the way vermin, and free from lice.

 Lice may be destroyed by the application of lard or sweet oil in which carbolic acid has been mix ed at the rate of one part of acid to one hundred of oil or lard. For poultry, the mixture should be rubbed beneath the wings or on top of the head, except in the case of setting hens, which should never have grease of any kind ap- piled to them, if the eggs are to be hatched.-[ Western Rural.
Year: 1875

Slice thin a half dozen large tart apples, and prepare half as many thin slices of cheese. Beat up one or two eggs, according to the quantity required, and season high with salt, mustard, and a little pepper. Lay the slices of cheese to soak for a few moments in the mixture, then put each slice between two slices of apple, sandwich style, and dip the whole into beaten egg, then fry in hot butter like oysters, and serve very hot. These fritters are an addi- tion to any breakfast table.
Year: 1875

The following is a receipt for making hard soap, which is excel lent and economical. Nearly every family accumulates through the winter drippings from beef or nut ton. These can be utilized for the grease by boiling in water, al- lowing 1t to cool, then removing from the water and boiling till all the water is expelled, Of course the whiter the grease the nicer the soap. Take six pounds of sal soda, six pounds of grease, three and Q half pounds new stone lime. four gallons of soft water, half pound borax. Put soda, lime aad water into an iron boiler; boil it
Year: 1875

Edward Smith, in his new work on Foods" gives the following simple formula for making vine gar: One gallon of water, one and a quarter pounds of raw sugar, and a quarter of a pint of yeast. At temperature of so degrees, it will be sufficiently acid in three or four days to be drawn of, when an ounce of cut raisins and the same weight of cream of tartar should be added, and after few weeks the sweet taste will entirely disappear, when it may be bottled.
Year: 1875

Kerosene oil is good for remov- ing rust from cutlery.

 Lard should be kept hard and white; and that which is taken from hog over a year old is best.

 Soft-soap should be.kept in dry place in a cellar, and should not he used for three months after it is made.

 When a keg of molasses is bought, draw of few quarts, else the fermentation, produced by moving it will burst the cask.

 To select nutmegs prick them with a pin; if they are good, the oil will instantly spread around the puncture.

 One ounce alcohol; two drachms cayenne pepper; one ounce kero- sene oil, let it stand twenty-four hours after mixing. It cures the worst tooth-ache ever known.

 Knives and forks may be fasten- ed in their handles by the follow ing: One bound colophony (ob- tained of druggists ]; eight ounces sulphur; melt, and, when cool, powder. Mix one part of the powder with half part fine sand or brick dust, fill the handle cavi- ty, heat the stem of the knife or fork, and insert.

 Two small arteries bran ching up from the main arteries on each side of the neck, and passing over the outside of the jaw bone, sup ply the face with blood. If the nose bleeds from the right nostril, for example, pass the finger along the edge of the right jaw till the beating of the artery is felt. Press hard upon it five minutes and the bleeding will cease.
Year: 1875

Group can be cured in one min ute, and the remedy is simply al um and sugar. The way to ac- complish the deed is to take a knife or grate and shave off in small particles about a teaspoon ful of alum; then mix it with twice it's quantity ofsugar to make it palatable, and administer it as quickly as possible. Almost in staneous relief will follow.
Year: 1875



 As the time is drawing near for the planting of corn and cotton, let me urge upon every farmer in the country the importance ef putting his crop in early.

 The last season was the hot test and dryest that Arkansas has known for many years; and not withstanding the ten weeks drouth, I have seen some as fine corn brought into market as ever grew. On enquiry of the owner how he raised such corn, ho re- piled that his crop was planted early and worked early in the season, and was ahead of the dry weather. Yes, this is the secret. The 'searly bird catches thewolm," !" "early to bed, early to rise, makes  you healty, weathy and wise, "Make hay while the sun shines" Let all these mottos be pined to your hat early this spring, and at the earliest day possible let the blow be started, and push it early and late until the crop is in.

 Nine times out of ten the early crop is the paying crop. How many times we hear men say, well my crop was planted late, and was not much force. If you wish for crop of force you must force it early in the season. If every farmer in Pope county will strive to make his corn and cotton crop the earliest in the neighbor- hood, it will be the means of |

 raising thousands of dollars that will not be raised if you allow yourself to think there is time enough yet. Delays are always dangerous.

 "Time and tide waits for no man. Then when good crop of cotton is raised and there is a hundred pounds ready 'topick, don't wait until there is two hun dred ready. One hundred pounds gathered in good weather, is worth two hundred pounds gathered in foul weather. 'E

 The winter so far has been very favorable towards making good crops next year. The ground has frozen quite deep which will tend to loosen and pulverize the soil, and those farmers who piowed up their land deep last fall, will get big pay for it next summer.

 We have now got to pass thro' ten months of the ,,:;ardest times we have seen since the war. M1r- chants are refusing to credit any more, and it will be by the clos est economy that we can get through to another fall. But God helps those that helps themselves and with diligence and persever- ance on the part of the farmer, Pope county will make the big gest shipment of cotton next fall that ever has been made from this part of Ark.

 Then let mo urge upon every man woman and child to be up and doing early in tie season.

 JOHN INGUN.

 Coon Valley, Jan 24.
Year: 1875

The proportions for sausage meat are pound of lean fresh veal and a pound of lean fresh pork, a clove and a piece of nut meg Chop the meat fine, or run 1t through chopping machine; gratc in a little nutmeg and clove, also a small piece of cinnamon, if liked; mix them, and also salt and pepper, with the meat; two yolks of eggs may also be added, if han
Year: 1875

Take an old piece of crape and dip it into a cup of vinegar, and sponge the vail off with it. Then pin the vail down nicely to pill low and let it dry. The vail will look like new, and this can be done whenever the vail grows rusty,
Year: 1875

ESPECIALLY ASSORTED FOR SCRAP
BOOK Ill AND DRAW


ING CLASS COPIES.


A large collection of pictures of different
Lies and on almost every conceivable sub
ject have been put up In an attractive envel-
ope and are now offered at q price intended to
make them popular in every sense.


Envelope No. containing so beautiful en-
gravings) is now ready, and will be sent, post
age paid, to any address for ONE DOLLAR.
liberal discount to agents and teachers.
Year: 1875

PLEASANT SPEECHES OF JOHN BRoUGHAM AND


THE GUEST.


In recognition OF the unquestioned merit of Mr..
William J. Florence actor, the members of the
Lotos Club rendered him banquet last evening. The
genial John Brougham presided at the banquet, and
spoke in the most euogstic terms OF Mr.. Florence,
whose success he considered, the result of mature
judgment and appreciation on the part Of the public.
The attendance included everybody well known to the
theatre goers of the city; it included moreover good
representation of the Bench and Bar and indeed OF
every intellectual element Mr.. Brougham's remarks
characteristic OF his own good nature Amid ring
ing cheers Mr. Brougham resumed his seat and reply
only enthusiastic but irresistible CALL Mr.
Florence said:-


To say that am proud OF the honor conferred by
beng your guest tonight, does not convey 1.-THE
the plcasurabe emotions that possess applause J
To surrounded by many those celebrated the
world OF art and letters is indeed calculated to inspire
me with pride and emotion ] could tell you OF the
trials and struggles of my noviciate of how, ON one
ago, | walked from Newark to New York
wrapped in the protecting folds of an alpaca
and PAIR OF light summer trousers and carrying
my entire stage wardrobe and library consisting OF
pair of tights and book OF Oliver Twist; OF how
nearly ruined Macrea1y oy cutting out oi ms best
speeches in Richcleu OF my supporting the elder
Booth on one occasion; OF my having played Hamlet
twice mot In the same city, These and other
"reminiscences might entertain you but do not fee
II II Is apropos. 10 you, my brother Lotos Eaters my
best thanks due tor upon each recurring appear
ance in New York you have always manifested the
greatest interest in the Of Mrs. Florence
and myself loud applause.) Some distinguished
savan has said his projected tour Americ. and the
disagreement OF the voyage was augmented by the
prospect OF the inevitable Loos Club dinner II the X
X tclever cussl who pcnned that sentiment could
your joyous faces am confident he would r. the O.
consider the question might refer to late wonder
ful success the 'Mghty Dollar when Tor l04 nights
Mrs Florence aud myself were greeted by ul and over
flowing houses.


In conclusion Mr. Florence expressed his acknowl-
edgments Tor the generous compliment that had been
rendered him and finally resumed his seat amid whrl-
wind Of applause.
Year: 1875

so far as Babcock Is concerned he ought to be graft
fed that he has indicted He has stouty asserted
his innocence, and of If he is innocent no will
be able to prove 1t and thus settle question which
might have been left open indefinitely had the indict
ment not been made. WiHiamsport (I'a) Gazette
(dem


There Is no high such confidential
terms with the President his Cabinet that his posi-
ton furnishes any protection from prosecution, any
special iavors trial any exemption from speedy
and unmitigated punshment~-Loekport (M ~ Jour
nal (rep.)


The country is to be congratulated that General Bah
cock be brought to trial before a civil court The
farce of military rank and privileges has been kept up
quite long enough In his casc-PiHsburg Commercial
(rep)


The popular feeling IN st. Louis has been exhibited
in the form OF Presidential ticket bearing the
of Bristow and Henderson. The Germans propose to
hold meeting and give the latter Endorsement and
the discreet friends of the administration are
greatly worried at the unfortunate position in which
the President has placed himself Chicago Times
(deml
Year: 1875

THE mode Of furnishing criminal
in Tibet is rigorous, slightly. They
bury him TO the neck In the earth, 80
that all movement is impossible, keep
his mouth forced open with a spike.
and then drive all kinds Of horrible in
seets to take refuge in the mouth, ears
and eyes.