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Year: 1870

Washington inaugurated the policy of neutrali-
", and of absolute separation from all foreign en-
trality.


1t has been one of the constant cares of the
u. . government to prevent piratical eXpedi-
tons against the feeble South American Repub-
lies from leaving our shores. In no country are
men wanting for any enterprise that holds out
promise of adventure or gain. The revolutions
which, from 1910, spread almost simultaneously
through the Spanish American Continent Colo
MES, resulted in the establishment of new States
like ourselves, of European origin and interested
IN excluding European politics and questions of
ence in the New World, The American policy of
neutrality, important before became doubly so,
rom me fact that it became applicable to the new
Republic as well as to the mother country.


Mr.. Monroe concisely expressed the rule which
has controlled the action of this government with
reference TO the country pending its struggle, by
saying, soon as the government assumed a
steadily and consistent form TO make a success
of the province probable the rights to which they
were entitled by the laws of the nations as equal
parties to civil war were extended to them.


The strict adherence to this rule of public poll
cy has been one of the highest honors of Ameri-
can statesmanship, and has secured to this gov
ernment the confidence of the public powers of
TINS continent, and which inclined them to rely
upon its friendship in the absence of all signs of
conquest, and to look to the United States for ex-
ample and moral protection.


1t has given to this government position of
prominence and influence which it should not alb
dleate, but which imposes upon it the mof- deli
cate duties of right and honor regard the
American question, whether those ques 4ons af-
feet elnancipated colonies or colonies still subject
to European dominion.


Ehe question of belligerency is one of fact, not
to be decided by sympathies for or preiudices
against parties. The relation between the pres
ent state OF the insurgents must amount in fact to
war, in case of international law. Applying the
best information which have been able TO gath
er, whether from official or unofficial sources, in
cluding very exaggerated statements which each
party gives to all that may prejudice the opposite
or give credit to its own side of the question, ]
am unable to see, in the present condition of the
contest, those elements which are requisite to
constitute war in the sense of International law
The insurgents hold no town or city, have no es-
tablished seat of government. They have no prize
courts, no organization for receiving collect
ing revenue, no seaport for which prize may be
carried, or through which access can be had by q
foreign power to the limited interior territory and
mountain faStness which they occupy.


The existence of Legislature representing any
popular constituency is more than doubtful in its
uncertainty.
Year: 1870




The Murder OF Family OF Seven
Persons.


One of the most extraordinary tragedies
which has taken place for many years was
discovered last evening at the village of
Denham, about two miles from Uxbridge.
1t seems that family named Marshall re-
sided at cottage in that village, the hus-
band carrying on business as an engineer.
Besides Marshall, there lived in the cot
tage his wife and three children, whose
ages ran between three and nine years,
snd also the mother and sister of Marshall.
This day Tuesday, had been fixed for the
marriage of the sister, and it is to the fact
of her wedding dress being brought home
that the discovery of the murder is to be
attributed Nothing had been seen of the
murdered persons since Saturday but upon
young girl going to the cottage yester-
day with the garment referred to, and
gaining no reply, the neighbors had their
suspicious aroused, and an entry was soon
effected into the house. A scene of the
most horrible description then presented
itself On the ground floor the bodies of
Mrs. Marshall and her sister in law were
! found quite dead-the former lying on her
back, and the latter, who had her night
dress on, and was evidently preparing for
bed, was placed across her. Both had
their heads fearfully mutilated, and the
absence of blood about the place was re-
marked by those who witnessed the dread
ful discovery. At the right hand, on en-
ba nd 1aa
three children belonging to Marshall We're
also found with their heads frightfully bat
tered, and also quite dead. The mother
of Marshall was likewise found, having
been brutally murdered in the same way,
and on entering the shop where Marshall
| had been at work, wearing a smock frock,
| his body was found It was covered with
sacks, and was apparent that he had had
desperate struggle. His hands were
scratched in several places, and there We're
marks as if he had been dragged about the
ground. His head had also been beaten
in the same manner as those of the other
victims. There was another child belong
ing to Marshall little boy aged sixteen
months-who had been sent to his grand
mothers to "b9 out of the way" during
the wedding of Narshall's sister, and but
for that circumstance, would undoubtedly
| nave SuHeTeu Jue same ldJe. ne ulSulCdl
gentlemen called in were Drs. Ferris and
Eacnamara, and it is their opinion that the
awful deed had been perpetrated as long
since as Saturday night or Sunday morn
ing. The county constabulary have been
unable up to the present time to obtain
any clue as to the murderer or the cause
of the dreadful crime. A forge hammer
and an ordinary axe with which the mur-
ders are supposed to have been committed
have been discovered with traces of
blood upon them. Whatever the motive
| by which the murderer or murderers-for
it seems difficult to imagine the fearful
work can have been done by one person
robbery does not seem to have been the
object, for nothing appears to have been
| disturbed, the rings and several articles of
jewelry worn by the unfortunate persons
not having been removed.


The excitement in the village is intense.
Marshall and his wife and sister, were, it
is said, much respected by their neighbors.
Year: 1870

Without disparagemeut to any other
School we can safely say, that the Iron
City College is the only institution in the
country in which the system of Practical
into successful operation. The supenori-
ty of this system over any merely theo-
Pittsburgh Chronicle 50w4
Year: 1870

The ELECTION IN CHEsrEaFIELD.-When
the Judges of election met at the court
house to count the votes, minority of the
precincts were thrown out on account Of
alleged informalities. The Town Hall vote,
the banner black, and Matoaca, the banner
white precinct, being included among
those thrown out The Radical ticket was,
however, declared elected by q small ma
jority. Steps have been taken to contest
the election, and the advent into office of
the gentlemen who are so anxious TO serve
the people is by no means fixed fact.


The proposition to bring the courthouse
to Manchester has been carried by deci-
sye majority.
Year: 1870

THE FUND FOR THE RELIEF OF THE FLooD
SUFrERERs.-The Legislative committee ap-
pointed to distribute properly the funds
contributed to the relief of the sufferers by
the late flood, have apportioned the amount
among the different counties, and the treas
urer of the committee will soon have the
work completed. We state this in answer
to inquiries from the country.
Year: 1870

A WASHINGTON DISPATCH to the Gin
cinnati Commercial conveys the pleasing
Intelligence that the pure. patriot and
exalted statesman, ASHLEY, is to be
spared to Montana. His appointed sue
cessor has, it is understood, declined the
office, and ASHLEY having raised q
great clamor and powerful opposition
in the territory, the President will re-
tain his distinguished services For all
of which We can not be too thankful.
If the Senate will now confirm that
other pure patriot, SICKLEs, and if the
people of his district will return that
still other pure patriot, WHIrTEMoRE,
our cup will be running over.
Year: 1870

GENERAL GRANT declared last Friday
that he was decidedly in favor of the
confirmation of Judge BRADLEY as AS
sOciate Justice, and did not intend to
withdraw his name" This declaration
is highly creditable 10 General GRANT.
1t shows that he is not the man to back
out of a fair trade. Having given
BRADLEY the nomination to the Supreme
bench for the title deeds to that beauti-
full villa OF Long Branch, the very least
the President can do is to stick to the
bargain and insist upon its ratification
by the Senate. If the nomination is
withdrawn, of course BRADLEY will
want to withdraw the villa, which
wouldn't do at all, you know.
Year: 1870

The New York Sun says there is one
little fact connected with the late gold
investigation that is significant and
seems TO have escaped notice. AS the
investigation drew to close, it was de-
termined on one day by the committee
to invite the President to give his YER
sion of the business. The next day,
however, the Rpublican members re.
versed their decision. Had the Presi-
dent been seen in the meantimei This
question is almost as important as that
concerning the nature CORBIN's letter
to GRANT, which appears to have been
destroyed. The emitting to summon


GRANT before the committee has a sus-
picious air about it. The report Of the
committee shows some dark spots in
spite of the deliberate white-washing.
Year: 1870

A Maine farmer, quietly crossing a
railroad track, near Portland, on his
sled the other day, was suddenly
startled by train, which quickly made
splinters OF the sled. The astonished
farmer, recovering some what, stood
gazing at the remains of his vehicle,
aud wondering where the pieces of his
horse had gone. Meanwhile the train
sped on for some distance, when the
engineer looking out, saw the horse
staring at him from the COW catcher.
The train was stopped, and it was found
that the horse had been picked up by
the COW catcher and deposited on the
platform in front of the engine, where,
too much stunned or frightened to move,
he lay comparatively uniDjured.
Year: 1870

The New York WOrld thinks the
conduct of the Prince of Wales, who
became u witness 10 the
Mordaunt divorce case, is in honorable
contrast 10 that of General GRANT, who
would not testify before the gold-con-
spiracy committee The World evil
IDENTIFY forgets that Wales had the
vantage of being innocent.
Year: 1870




Editors of the Register:


The business men of Wheeling will re-
member with what difficulty the Cham
Der of.Commerce was organized IN this
city a few years ago. When it was
organized, it was credit to the place,
and it is a burning shame that 1t should
have been permitted TO die out. How
ever, it is pretty we'll settled fact that
the Board of Trade has been abandoned,
at least so far as practical working is
concerned. The question now to be
settled by the stockholders OF
the institution is what dispo-
sition shall be made of the
seven hundred dollars which lies in the
treasury. There are two Associations
in the city making efforts to have the
finds ceded to them, the Wheeling Lii
brary Association and "Children's
Home" corporation. As subscriber to
both organizations, the writer may be
allowed to volunteer his opinion for
consideration by those who have the
VOtl0R away Ol iul5 hOuON' DObb A5-
sociations are worthy, and should re-
ceive every encouragement, all will ad.
nit. The Children's Homo is an insti-
tuition, however, that can command ten
times more aid and assistance from a
generous public than can the Library
Association.


Taking care of homeless and friend.
less children is an appeal which can be
made to the public in ten-fold strong
er light than any claim that con be ad-
vanced by the Wheeling Library. Asso-
citation. Many citizens of Wheeling will
contribute to the former object who
will not subscribe to the latter. These
are points which should be considered
by the stockholders of the Board of
Trade before the fund is ceded away.
The proper officer of the Cham Der of
Commerce should call the stockholders
together as soon as possible asd. delib-
crate fully upon the important matter.


SEyEN.THENTY.
Year: 1870

No ONE need be surprised if WHITE
MORE is returned to Congress. Bad as
he is, he is probably no worse than nine
tenths of the voters in his district,
whore suffrage is pretty much confined
to "rag, tag and bobtail." In South
Carolina universal suffrage" means
the enfranchisemen of the ignorance
and the disfrsnchisement of the intelli-
gence af the State. The ballot-box is
actually dragged in the mud; ard there
is no such thing asresponsibility among
the electors. WHITTEMoRE is type of
the prevailing system. If he were a
better man he would not have got into
Congress in the first place. But, having
proved himself a scoundrel, his re-
election by an increased majority would
seem to be an inevitable consequence of
Radical policy and logic,
Year: 1870

In accordance with the instructions
of the New York State Temperance
Commander, and the recommendation
of the State Temperance Society at its
late meeting in Amsterdam, a Temper
ance Convention, to consist of two dele
gates for each assembly district in tie
State, will be held in Tweedle Hall,
Albany, to-day. Also to take action to
secure thorough organization of the
voters OF the State.
Year: 1870

We have not only dressed Che columns of rho Daily


Journal and e Waterman and State Journal in au en-
urely new dress but furnishing Job Department
With al the materials necessary ior the execution 20 tc
Year: 1870

An Inquest was held yesterday in New YORK
upon the bodies of Bridget Miller, aged twenty
two years, who died from the effects of burns
caused by the explosion. of can of kerosene.
The husband and father is employed in Cypress
Hills Cemetery. and his family resided in the
vicinity. On Sunday morning Mrs. Miller, while
making a fire, took can of Kerosene and poured
it upon the Goals, to make them burn more
quickly. The fire communicated to the can,
which instantly exploded, scattering the burn
seeing her mother in flames, ran to help her,
and took hold of her clothing, when her dress
also caught fire. and before assistance could
reach them they were so badly burned that
nothing could be done to save them After
lingering through the night in great agony they
died Yesterday morning.
Year: 1870




About 10 o'clock yesterday, says the San Fran
cisco Bulletin of the 31st ult., as reporter for
this paper was rambling along the wharves,
viewing the shipping, man-traps, and other OBJ
jects of interest, his attention was called to
barque lying at India Dock. sailor belonging
to the barque Anne Main was engaged in reev-
ing yard-rope at the main top-gallant mast
head, and as he appeared to experience some
difficulty in performing the work, n number of
longshoremen and others were watching his
maneuvres with considerable interest. The ac-
ton of the waves caused the vessel to rock a
little, not enough to startle any sea-faring man,
however, or cause any hesitation on his part to
go aloft, and 1t was noticed that the man moved
around very cautiously. He had nearly sue
ceeded Ia accomplishing his task, when the yes
sci gave an extra severe lHrch; he lost his foot
Immediately on leaving the head of the mast, his
body assumed q horizontal position, and,
striking the mainyard below, he turned COM
plete summersault in the air, and terminated his
terrible fall on pile of dunnage near the main
hatch. The spectators in the vicinity, who had
watched his course with bated breath, now
rushed to his rescue, and found him still alive,
though suffering the most intense agony, His
right side, from shoulder 10 knee, was badly
bruised, the thigh broken, and he gave evidence
of severe internal injuries 1t is barely possible
that he will recover, but those who witnessed his
frightful fall, who saw him clutch for the ropes
while going through the air, finally receiving
such a terrible check, would deem such result
miraculous. Upon subsequent inquiry we ascer-
tanned that the man bore the name of Tiercy,
was thirty years of age, and he came on board
the vessel Anne Main, and shipped as a seaman
this morning. He was removed to the City and
County Hospital by order of the captain of the
bark who did everything in his power to ale
yiate his sufferings.
Year: 1870

LOCK UIHBbuCHubtttb
Despatch 10 The EDeTing Telegraph.


BosToN, Jan. n.-There is lock between the
Senate and House of Representatives in regard
to the time to be allowed for petitions for pri-
vate legislation to be presented.


The Senate has fixed the limit at fifty days,
and the House at thirty. The reasons urged for
the short period is short session, but the public
have no hopes in that direction.


The telegraph Strike.


The headquarters of the telegraph strikers at
the Sherman House is the scene of lively times
The men are still confident of success, and have
the sympathy of the public here.


Violations of the Excise law.
The State Constabulary are active, and are
making seizures of liquors every day but they
somehow do not aim very high in pursuit of the
yiolatoIs of the law.
Year: 1870

Coroner Flynn did not proceed with the Rely mur.
der case yesterday afternoon, according to previous
adjournment. 1t has heretofore been published In
the HERALD that on the night OF the 2sd ult. John
Kelly then intoxicated, while n front of Michael
Tancreed's liquor store 45S Washington street, was
struck on the head by weapon IN the hands OF an
unknown man with so much force as TO knock him
backwards on the pavement. by the fall his skull
was fractured and he never spoke afterwards. Tan.
creed makes O statement 10 the eject that on
the night in question one Of bis dodgers
sent him word that he was being beaten
In one OF the West street erogperies, and
required help at once. Tancreed nastened to
the relief OF his patron and rescued him from the
assaiauts Shortly before twelve O'Clock that night


as Iancreed was closing his outside shutters, some
strangers came up, one OF whom struck him on the
head with an iron bar. laying him PROSTATE on the
pavement in state OF insenslblity John Kelly,
the deceased, ana his brother Patrick were also
struck by the same party, and with deadly weapons


after which the assalants ed Tancreed pretends to
nave no knowledge OF the names or whereabouts Of
the murderous gang or their motives In committing
the deadly assaults, and the other witnesses appear
to be equally ignorant on the subject Detective
Fefd, OF the Filth precinct, has been unable 10 OBJ


tain any clue which is likely to lead to the arrest Of
the guilty parties Dut he rs still actively engaged in
the matter.
Year: 1870

Frank Van Tine, son OF ex.Aderman Van Tine
fell from freight car OF the Hudson River RAILROAD
on which he was riding yesterday IN Canal atree
and sustained injuries from which he subsequent
died IN Bellevue Hospital.
Year: 1870

A meeting OF the members OF the Stock Exchange
has been called at noon on Saturday next to hear
the report OF the committee appointed to select a
new site and take theS necessary steps to have the
Exchange re0rganized under STATE laws.
Year: 1870

In new edition of Burns is incorpo


rated much new information of the
domestic ways of the poet gained from
his widow: The family breakfasted at
nine clock. If he lay awake in bed he
was always reading. AT all meals he
had book beside him on the table; sell
dom wrote except in the afternoon.
Dined at two. Hated tarts, pies and
puddings. Liked plain things When
reading or writing in the evening, the
prattle of his children never disturbed
him. Rarely had company in the even
ing. Was much occupied composing his
songs, most of which he wrote several
times over. Had plenty of excise
paper, and scrawled away. Chiefly
composed while riding or walking, and
wrote from memory after he came in.
Was very particular with his letters when
of any consequence, and uniformly
wrote a scroll before the principal. Went
to church frequently in the forenoon


Never spoke English, but very correct
Scotch. When at home in the evening
heard the children say their lessons, and
took pleasure in making explanation.
He forgave them any slight fault but in
his eyes lie was almost an incapable
ofense. He always believed that his
poems would be popular after his death.
Year: 1870

One Of the distinguishing features Of
the fashionable season in London, cre
monogram buttons for gentlemen's suits,
made Of black vulcanite, with monogram
in gold They are made for both coat
and vest, and cost about eight dollars
the sci. A few are made Of gold entirely
but are considered too snobbish.
Year: 1870

THE subscription list to tho autograph
edition of Charles Summers Works,
says tho Wdtchnldn, Is curiosity. Prob
ably there is not another document where
so many notable names can be found
and in The handwriting Of their owners
Year: 1870




Prices were not well sustained in the stock
market to day except for Reading and Western Umon
both OF which are under the control and manipulation Of
new cques whose purchases have not yet made the
eumulatons unwieldy The movement in Western Union
is probably stimulated extent by the knowing
ones" Of the street. have looked for reaction from
the recent decline from purchasers on pool ac-
count and thus a rally has been engineered without,
perhaps an order from the clique ITSELF In these two
stocks large OF the business Of the day has been
DONE and most OF the speculative feeling in the street
has found its outlet in them. slight advance
I'm New-York Central, Lake Shore, Rock Island, and
other prominent railways was established during the
forenoon prices gave way again at noon, and later
In the day the general market was duh and sprtiess
II has been quite apparent TO those who watch the
market closely that the improvement OF yesterday ana
to-day resulted from the purchases of the shorts ana
the clique operations in Reading and Western Union.
The real status of market has not it seems evident
been changed and II prices relapse TO the figures ruling
on Saturday morning it will surprise,
inasmuch as no new features have been developed,
nor have new;buyers their appearance In the mar
ket Reactions which stronger basis to rest upon
seldom last long, and this looks equally spasmode IN ts
character, IL Judge by the transactions OF the
day. Hartford and Erie sold down to 81 an indication
that the new scheme ot reorganization meets with but
little favor Boston TO have parted with liberal
amount Of stock TO New-Yorkers. The market was
steady at the close but not active. In Reading there Is
apparently large short interest and the cash stock has
been quite scarce and in active demand for borrowing
under the reported movements OF Philadelphia cOhDl-
nation. The Of the price has been Ols ana lU
there being at one time difference OF iper cent between
cash stock and that sold In the regular way; about 1l6
per cent was paid for the use Of stock until tomorrow.
Investment securities dull but rm express shares
being ne elected The following table shows the highest
and lowest pricesof active stocks to-day
Year: 1870

in all diseases Of these organs, whether existing
in male or female, from whatever cause origina-
ting and no matter of how long standing. 1t is
PLEASANT in taste and odor immediate in ac-
ton, and more strengthening than any of the
preparations of Bark or Iron.


Those suffering from broken down or delicate
constitutions procure The remedy at once.


The reader must be aware that, however slight
NAV be the attack of the above Diseases it is GER
tain to affect the bodily health and mental powers


All the above diseases require the aid of Di-
uretic. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU is
the great Diuretic.
Year: 1870

at each and every Public Fair since 1867, (the
year it was completely where any premium at
all has been given, where its strong points
have been really exhibited.


There is this difference: All the Premiums that
the WEED Sewing Machine Company claim from
the
Year: 1870

These Machines are specially adapted for the
use of farmers, being able to sew grain sacks and
heavy clothing with the same facility as the usu-
al family work-mal1ing more durable seam
not liable to ravel, is the case of the loop or