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Year: 1870

come, further than the eye can reach the
procession crowds to thy dark abodes. And
STILL lured by the enchanting cup which ]
have mingled, the sons Of men crowd the
paths Of dissipation. Nainly they dream Of
escape, but ! shut behind them the invisible
door Of destiny They know it not, and
with song and dance and riot, they hasten
to thee, O Grave Then throw my fatal
spell upon new throngs Of youth, and soon
they too, will be with thee"
Year: 1870

Probably there has been no subject upon


which there has been so much said and so


little done in these United States, as that of
the tariff. Other questions have absorbed


public attention and been discussed as


largely, but these subjects have not all come


out just where they went in as the tariff has


done. Slavery was the dominant theme in


the nation but slavery came to conclu-


sion and the subject ended itself. But the


tariff is interminable, and in the nature of
the case must ever be so. 1t is the strong
est interest of all classes who are producing
but not manufacturing, at least it appears
so at first sight-to have all articles which
they must purchase admitted into the coun-
try free of duty, because in that way they
can procure them at lower prices. On the
other hand all those who are engaged in
manufacturing, want a duty upon articles
of the same kind which may be manufac-
tured elsewhere, in order that they may be


able to realize fair profit upon the articles
which they produce and sell. Then again
the agriculturists want duties upon grain
which may come from other countries be-
cause they raise grain themselves, and often
to admit it duty free, would lessen the prices
which they receive for their labor. Then
too there is large class who purchase SUI
gars, coffee, and other things which cannot
be raised here, and who insist that they
should not be compelled to pay the large
extra prices, which tariff duties upon these
things make necessary. The Southern
States who do not manufacture naturally
fight against tariff, because it makes them
pay larger prices for their goods, which be-
cause they do not manufacture, they are
compelled to buy. The Eastern States do
manufacture and are not very largely agri-
cultural, and they insist upon a tariff in or
der to protect their interests. 1t is just the
same with Pennsylvania and northern New
Jersey. The West produces grain in i'm
mense quantities with considerable manu-
featuring, and are about equally divided on
the subject. With all these conflicting and
irreconcilable facts, it is not probably won
der that each Congress should exhibit the
fact of battle over these points, which as
all parties cannot be grati6ed generally ends
in gratifying nobody. An immense amount
of the peoples time is consumed in talking
-talking-and nothing more-only this,
and nothing more. AS yet, while a large
part Of the session of Congress has been
consumed, in it's ventilation nothing has
been done, nor is it likely tina. there will be.
Year: 1870

The government has given orders that
"a, 0O0, 900 of gold shall be sold, in the pres
ent month, and $6,000,000 of bonds pur-
chased. The policy of the administration
in this is evident and to be commended.
The gold gamblers have been making a
desperate effort to force up gold again, and,
TO small extent, succeeded There is no
reason why there should be any higher pre-
MUM on the precious metals, and there are
very many reasons why it should be lower.
Government credit ought to be equal to
government gold, and with steady hand
at the helm of financial affairs, it soon can
be so nearly in this condition, that specie
resumption would be an easy matter. The
fluctuations in pc gold market are disas-
trous to trade. 1t is not Of SO much con-
sequence whether gold bears one premium
or another, or no premium at ALL if the
rate be only fixed and permanent, or If even
the rate of advance or decline can be deter
mined With any tolerable accuracy, our
merchants and manufacturers can calculate
these things, and easily adjust the state of
prices, and trace to the existing facts. But
when it is vacillating and no fixed rules
can be laid down for the government of its
price, then trade, of necessity, involves
large failures in business, which carry dis
aster to all classes of community. 1t is the
steady policy of the government to keep
plenty of gold in the treasury, and throw it
out upon the market whenever the circum-
stances demand it, and thus largely con-
tribute to the reduction of the gold pre-
MUM. We are glad to see them pursuing
the good path in this matter, to the general
compression of the gamblers, and the gen
eral prosperity of the country.
Year: 1870

PAINT Your BUILDINGs.-It is surpri-
sing to notice the wonderful improvement
made in the appearance of building by
the application of acoat or two of paint,
when applied in skillful manner. Some
of the commonest looking buildings in this
city have lately been transformed into the
handsomest and most attractive. 1t is not
only the improvement in appearance which
paint gives, but when applied to wood and
other substances it greatly preserves them
from the destructive effects of rain, sun,
&c. Our attention was directed to this sub
ject by noticing SO many neat and hand
somely painted houses in this city. Among
the latest finished is the residence of Mr..
D. B. Whitaker, on Pearl Street, above
Washington. This is one of the finest
looking houses in Bridgeton, especially
since it has been SO handsomely painted.
The general neat and tasteful appearance
of our city, is largely owing to the fact that
SO many of our citizens have attended to
this matter. There are still many houses
which would be much improved by coat
or two of paint, and it is encouraging to
see that so many are waking up to the i'm
portance of this matter aa sff1
Year: 1870




LOWERING THE SIDEwALK.-One of the
most important improvements that have
been made in that locality, for some time
past, is the cutting down of the sidewalk,
and grading along Pearl street, south of
Washington. The shade trees in front of
Mr.. Ward Seeley's residence will have to
be removed, but when the work is COM
pleted, and shade trees set out in the
proper location, it will add materially to
that locality. One of the desirable features
of improving the grade in front of the diff
ferent residences in our city, is that 80
many new and handsome fences are taking
the place of the old and dilapidated ones.
The cost may be rather inconvenient, but
the additional value of the properties more
than overbalance any disadvantages.
Year: 1870

eY One of the most extensive improve
,ments that has been made in Second ard,
of this city, for long time past, is the
cutting away of the hill on Pine street, and
grading it. When completed, this will add
very much to the appearance of that part
of the city. This is one of the most de-
sirable locations for private residences, and
many very handsome and excellent houses
have been erected on that street within the
past few years.
Year: 1870

Telegraph.


ssThe contest for the District Attorney
ship has finally been decided, as will be
seen by the report of the proceedings in the
Court of Quarter Sessions this morning in
another column, and in favor of Furman
Sheppard, Esq, who has been declared
legally elected by a majority of thirteen
votes. This decision of the court will be
cordially acguiesoed in by men of all par
ties, and Mr.. Sheppard and the public are
alike to be congratulated upon the result.
During the brief term in which he held the
Office Mr.. Sheppard proved himself to be
emphatically the right man in the right
place. OF his honesty and learning his
most bitter political enemies never had the
shadow of a doubt, but he surprised even
his best friends by the enlinently able man
ner in which he aided in the impartial ad-
ministration of justice. From the first, he
showed disposition to do his whole duty
without fear, favor, or partiality, and he
gave the office of District Attorney dig
nifty that it unfortunately had long lacked.
Mr.. Sheppard is well known to be Demo-
crat and strong partisan, but no one be-
leves that he will prostitute his Office or
use his influence as public officer for any
mere party purposes. No matter what his
political opinions may be, such man is
better fitted to perform the delicate, respon-
sible duties of the District Attorneyship
than one less impressed with the import
ance of the functions devolved upon him,
and we are confident that in the future, as
in the past Mr.. Sheppard may be relied
upon for a conscientious performance of his
duty according to the oath he has taken.
There is no reason why there should be any
connection whatever between the political
questions of the day and the Office of Dis
trict Attorney, and it is of vastly more inn
portance to the community that the office
should be filed by lawyer of acknowledged
ability and integrity than that the question
of its occupancy should be decided upon
merely partisan considerations
Year: 1870

A LIVERY STABLE KEEPER IN TROuBLE,-
For some time past colOred man named Jerry
Hill and a colored confrere have been Keeping
one of the most profitable livery stables in the
city, at the corner OF 18th street west and G
street south, where countrymen coming to mar
ket were induced to leave their loaded teams
over night. to await the opening of market in
the morning. 1t was always noticed, it is said,
that some OF the contents of the carts or wagons
were distracted during the night, and to-day
colored man named Richard Dorsey, bringing
produce from Montgomery county, Maryland,
and who had been victimized in that manner
had Hill arrested; but the charge was not fully
proven, and he was dismissed. Hill thought he
was all right then, but he was immediately
charged with keeping a livery stable without
license, and for that Ofiense was fined So in
default OF payment OF which he went to the
wOIkhOuse.
Year: 1870

HANpCuFFKp By HIS WITR.-Mrs. Coates, Of
New York, is q lady who is not at all disposed
to overlook the fact that her husband, when in
tOxicated, is In the habit Of pawning the house
hold goods to raise money for his revelries


Therefore, on Tuesday night, when he was
about to take lot Of things to his uncle, his
wife put 1t out of his power to do evil by clap
ping pair OF handouts on him. In the Street
an Officer arrested him for an escaped Or soner,
and IL was only after several hours detention at
the station house that his identity was explained
Year: 1870

The ANNUAL FESTIVAL Of the Burns Club
will take place on the 25th inst. at the New
Masonic Temple. Supper will be served by
Mrs. Pollard, of the st. Cloud Hotel, in the
banquet hall, at 7:30. After supper the usual
time viii be devoted to speeches and singing
At eleven O'Clock dancing will commence in the
large hall to the music OF Weber's band. During
the evening the celebrated Highland sword
dance will be danced in full costume by a MEM
Der of the club. The club has made a great
but very pleasant innovation upon old customs
by bringing in the ladies; and it is evident that
the intention is to make it a very enjoyable
affair.
Year: 1870

ministered the poison several times to my wife,
in water and tea, but did not give her large
/ gave 1t to her in the salts. AS soon
as my wife was dead / came to my senses,
and If l could only have brought her
back again to lifel / would have given the
whole world If 1t bad been in my possession.
double force and the illegitimate love vanished.
Then it was that l saw my folly. If that girl had
never mentioned poisoning to me / never would
have been here. / am making every prepara-
tion for meeting God and nope that my earnest
desire for salvation will be acceptable 10 Him.
hold no malice against my fellow-men, and am
satisfied that the jury did their duty in finding
me guilty. ] die in peace with all men, and
hope God In His mercy will forgive me my SINS


JAMES DEACON.
Year: 1870

san Francisco.


The San Francisco Bulletin of the 10th says


"The lottery fever has become an epidemic,
and is breaking out from one end of the State to
the other, as well as in adjoining States. Evil
that good may come seems TO be seductive
doctrine, Tor the small lotteries that are shoot
ing up under the shadow of the Mercantile
Library scheme all aim to benefit the
AS far as Yreka the citizens are getting
up q $4,000 scheme, with four hundred
and fourteen prizes, to pay off school
house debt the highest prize being 5000,
the others tapering down from $1,000 to So Ten
thousand tickets at $3.50 each are to be sold.
Now what city will come forward with lottery
scheme to build church or start q newspaper !?
None of these minor schemes pretend to legis-
lative sanction, and all are liable to prosecution
under the law whose operation was suspended
in the case of the Mercantile Library. We do
hope that the press of the State will refuse to
spread this gambling infection if the officers of
the law fail to do their duty. Homilies against
San Francisco immortality in one column and
local imitation of it in another-wthout an
equal excuse-look curiously inconsistent.


''As the latest phase of the lottery epidemic
we quote the following paragraph from the
Marysville Appedl:-


"fOur enterprising neighbors in Nevada
county are figuring on another lottery scheme,
having for its purpose the construction of q
railroad from Grass Valley to ColfaX. 1t is
proposed to distribute $500, 600 in prizes, the
largest prize to be $25 000 and the ratio oflprzes
and tickets to be such that the ticket-holder
will have some sort of show to win. The object
is good one, and if successfully carried out
will prove great benefit to the county. Our
Marysville citizens are investing to a considera-
BILE extent in the Nevada lottery already inau-
gurated, when, if they would heed the example
set by Nevada county, they would not only keep
their own money at home, but bring more
money here"
Year: 1870

Condemned Murderer In Canada.


The following confession was recently made
by a condemned murderer named Deacon, who
is now awaiting execution at Kingston, Canada,
for the poisoning of his wife,


The confession am about to make is made of
my own free will and at my express desire. |
wish it made public so that nay case may be
warning TO all men to flee from temptation,
whenever the evil one tries to ensnare them.


first became acquainted with Caroline Van
coughnet year ago last February at my father
in-law's. My wife was i'll at her fathers, await
ing her confinement. My wifes sister-in-law
proposed for me to hire her sister, Caroline
Nancoughnet, TO nurse my wife, l hired her
accordingly. i had very sore eyes, and Caroline
insisted on nursing and attending me well
as my wife. 1t soon became known TO me
that she was in love with nae. Her
time kissing and talking of love to me. l did
not at this time feel any return of affection
for her. This state of affairs lasted as
long as two months. My wife was quite well
by this time, and we discharged her. We hired
her again the next spring, as my wife was not
able to attend to all the work outside and in
doors. She requested me TO hire Caroline Van
coughnet. | hired her, and took her to work
with me in the sugarb bush. AS soon as we were
alone she commenced the same kind of actions
she carried on with me the year before at
her sisters. She kept getting worse every day
until was completely led away from my wife.
She told me that if would poison nv wi wife she
would marry me in three weeks time. She
kept urging me to do this every day, and said
II l did not she would. could not
even go out of the house for a few
minutes without her following me and behaving
improperly My wife used to tell me that when
/ was absent from home she could not get any
good out of Caroline, for she was always talk
ing about me and watching for my return Had
j not mad kind, forbearing wife she would
have put us both out of doors, for Caroline and
i often went beyond the limits of decent be-
havior right before her. My wife now told me
that we had no further use for a GIRL SO we
consulted together and discharged her. After
this, whenever had to go away from home to
the store or any other place, was sure to meet
her in my way. She had by this time completely
bewitched me, and had caused me to lose all the
affection ever had for my wife. Caroline used
to come over to Shaw's after her work was done
10 see me. She asked me If was never going
to get rid of my wife. This constant urging of
hers nearly set me mad, and determined to
poison my wife ON the very first opportunity.
The first thing did was TO buy half drachm
of strychnine from Mr.. Shaw, pretending TO
him that wanted it to poison foxes. / ad-
Year: 1870

gained through the heroic courage and wise leader
ship Of the Germans.


The aggression of France against Germany in
July last has been repelled. The French people
must have acquired the conviction that the present
power, since the destruction Of the armies which
were sent into the field against us. is not
capable OF resisting the united military forces OF
Germany. We might, therefore, regard peace as
certain. Had our unfortunate neighbor
consideration their future inseparabe from that OF
their country, such government would have seized
every opportunity to enable the nation at the head
OF which 1t had placed itself by its own act to elect
national assembly and delibrate upon the present
and future OF the country. But the documents
which will be submitted to you will prove that those
who now hold power In France prefer to sacrifice
the strength OF that noble nation in a hopeless
struggle.


The incalcuable exhaustion and waste which will
result to France from continuance of the war
under the present circumstances must certainly so
lessen the power OF the country that its restoration
The Governments, however are compelled, with
regret, to express the conviction that
peace between these two great neighb0rng
peoples, upon continuance OF which they calcu-
lated six months ago, will be all the more i'm
perilled by the remembrances which this war will
leave In France, when, by the recovery of her
own strength, OF by alliances with other powers,
she shall feel herself strong enough to renew the
struggle.


The conditions upon which the allied governments
would conclude a peace have been publicly dis
cussed. 1t is necessary that they should be COM
mensurate with the greatness OF the SACRIFICES laid
upon our country by this war, which, though under
taken without any reason whatever, was approved
by the whole French nation 1t Is above all things
necessary they should establish safe frontier for
Germany against continuance by future r1lers OF
France OF conquest.


The Confederate Governments feel they can rely
upon the North German Parliament not to refuse
the means still required for the attainment of these
objects. They are convinced that now when 1t is a
question OF rendering secure
Year: 1870

Pastime, Of Baltimore, vs.. Star, Of Brook.


Iyu-Clever Victory for the Baltimore Anna.


teurs.


The lesson taught the Baltimore amateurs in their
game with the Atlantic CLUB on Friday was evi-
IDENTIFY not lost upon them, as they came to the
ground yesterday provided with one OF Messrs
Peck Snyder's "dead red balls, and to this, In a
great measure, may their victory be attributed
They made their appearance the ground little
before three O'Clock and had to wait an hour before
the Star team made their appearance. Mr.. r. Fer
guson, OF the Atlantic Club, having been chosen as
referee, the game commenced at four O'Clock In
presence OF goOdly crowd Of spectators who
were pretty generally OF the opinion that the
Stars had got hold Of nice soft thing; but
the truth OF the old adage, there's many slip
N fSe sSs cup se % Wa y
much prettier and more exciting one than that
played with the Atlantlcs, as the opposing teams
were more equally matched, the fielding was
sharper and there were fewer errors committed by
the Pastimes than on the previous day Again, there
an amateur club like themselves gave tnem greater
confidence than when opposing champion profes.
were disposed OF, notwithstanding fine hit or Dol
lards TO left field for three bases, without making
run. The Pastmes were more fortunate. as they
scored one run; but this they did not earn.
In the second inning, the Stars were again Chica-
COED, Cummings being the only luminary who made
OF In one, two three order The third inning enabled
the Stars to break the ice. Jewell getting home but
the Pastimes retained their lead by scoring two runs
the game being now three to one In their favor In the
fourth inning Beavans and Johnston obtained runs
for the Stars and the Pastimes were ChicagOcd.
The fifth inning the Stars the lead in 1t they
again scored two runs, while their opponents
were disposed OF for q ducks egg. The heldiug


interest increased every minute. When the
Stars put on an additional two In the sixth
inning very httle hope was entertained that The
Marylanders would again get to the 'front.' but they
made splendid rally at the bat in this inning, and
being encouraged by a muG OF Jewes, in centre
neld declined to be got rid OF until they had added
rYe more runs to their score the game then stand
Ing to in their favor. The seventh and eighth
innings did not alter the score as both sides were
Chlcaaoed, ana when. for the third time in success
sion, the Stars. were disposed Of in one. two,
three order, without scoring, q shout OF delight
was raised by the crowd, partly on account
OF the brilliant catch by Bailey in the centre field,
which concluded the inning. and partly with plea
at the idea that the Stars were at length obliged


osuccumb, upon their merits, too, to another club
OF amateurs. But little interest was manifested In
the ninth inning OF the Pastmes. In which they
scored two runs; but the account of the game would
not be complete without giving great credit to
Beavans for The two magnificent catches he made IN
this inning. The following Is the score:-
Year: 1870




Investigation by Coroner Rollins Into the Cir


cumstances Of the Death Of Dora Marcus.


Coroner Rollins yesterday commenced an investi-
cation into the circumstances attending the death
Of Miss Dora Marcus who was suifOcated or burned
to death during the fire at 105 Division street on
Friday evening. The fire was caused by the ex.
plOsion of kerosene oil lamp in the cigar store Of
H. L. Kaufman, on the first floor The lamp was
being filled at the time OF the explosion.


Nathan Frank, brothcr-in-law Of deceased who
lived with her on the second loor of the house, de-
pOsed that at the time Of the fire he the rear
yard so rapidly did the flames spread that he was
unable to up stairs to aid his family to escapes;
the fire being extinguished deceased was found
dead on the floor the door leading to the hall
way.


Mrs. Lotte E. King, occupying the rear basement
room testified that after the fire broke out deceased
escaped into the yard, and would have been per-
fecty safe had she not returned up stairs to her
for the purpose OF saving some Of her THINGS she
could not descend the stairs In consequence of the
flames rushing up the stairway and cutting OF her
retreat; deceased was found sitting in one Of
the room, her face was covered with her hands, and
her head in an empty wash basin In the opinion OF
the witness deceased might have still been alive had
she not gone up stairs after the fire broke out.


Owing to the absence Of witnesses to show the
thcr investigation OF the case till Wednesday next


kaufman who kept the cigar store had only been
there about week, and according to statements
made by some OF the tenants, himself and friends
drank Caroused and played cards In the store very
late. almost every night. Immediately after the
alarm was given the family living In the front base.
new into the street, after which that door was
secured thus compelling the family in the rear base
ment to go up stairs and dash through the flames in
front In order to escape into the street. High fences
and brick walls in the rear utterly precluded the
possibility OF escape in that direction.


considering the very narrow stairs and Railways
and miserable construction OF the In the house.
1t is almost miraculous that more lives were not
sacrificed at the time OF the fire.