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Year: 1872

4 document Of a political character, signed by
Grant Republicans in New York City, and in
tended to aid the ticket in that city, has been
submitted to the Methodist Preachers Society,
now in session there, with the request that the
substance Of it be presented from their pulpits
to their regular congregations. The Society
has taken the matter under consideration. A
more bare-faced attempt to mix religion and
politics, and turn the pulpit into d political
stump, WAS never attempted before. There
have been occasions when 8 single minister
now and then has SO far forgotten lis legitimate
duties as to turn his sermons into partisan
harangues but this is the first instance where
the leading members Of q political party hare
publicly attempted to dragoon the ministers of
whole denomination into the support and open
advocacy Of their ticket from the pulpit.
Year: 1872

Mayor Halls counsel have aaked the Court to
instruct tho jury that no fraud or criminal per-
version, or neglect of duty, or connection with
any dishonest accounts, had been proven on his
part, and that no conviction could be formed
against him in the absence of evil intent. On
the other side, the prosecution ask that the jury
be charged that the Mayor is guilty for having
wilfu1ly neglected his duties us member Of the
Board OF Audit
Year: 1872

The condition of the Chicago money market is
more favorable. Currency is coming in from the
country pretty freely; merchants who have bor-
rowed Of the banks are paying up little more
promptly, and the banks are recovering from
their-expanded condition. But money is very
tight yet, and there is much good commercial
paper in the open market
Year: 1872

In the trial Of Captain n. c. Hickey before the
Police Commissioners. tho prosecution have been
unable to sustain their case owing to the ex-
cluaiou of important testimony in accordance
with technical rule OF the Board.
Year: 1872

Nothing can be more unphilosophical
than many Of the ideas entertained Of
success in this life. A lad has spent the
day in playing marbles, and finds at night
that he has pocket full. lie counts the
day a success. On the MORROW he loses
them al, and at night he sadly counts
the day a failure. We are ready to smile
ut his ideal Of succcss, and count il false,
for two reasons; First, because the gain
of a pocketfull Of marble has too small a
financial a value, but second, and chiefly,
because il demands too little Of the boy
to play it.


We, however, tolerate children III play
ing marbles because they are children,
but We would feel shocked at seeing men
playing marbles as being a game too far
below their capabilities. 1t is for this
reason that thoughtful men have looked
with regret upon the Importance which
in the last few years has been attached to
baseball, which has been dignifed as the
National Came Every city has had
its club of amateur players, and these
clubs have male professional tours over
the couNtry to display their skill, and
when they have returned to their patron
city, having hadsa successful tour, they
have been awarded almost as great tri-
umphal honors as Rome use to give to
her most successful armies. 1t has been
objected to this game that it is attended
with too much expense, that it is too vio-
lent to answer as a recreation, that it fos-
tiers betting, etc, but really the great
objection lies back of all these, and this
is it 1t takes too little of a man to play
it. 1t is almost wholly game of agility,
and the most agile players are surpassed
in the quality by the british ape. We
repeat it takes too little Of a man to play,
it. So, too, when two men engage in a
pugilistic contest, pounding and bruising
each other almost out Of human shape,
the nation taking note of the contest al
most as they would battle between two
armies, all the disgusting mangling and
bruising could he endured, if it were q
contest in which the utmost capabilitie.
of one man were matched against tn,
capabilities of another. But then this i,
not so. 1t is simply contest betweer
muscle and powers of endurance, con
test in which a stsnid bulldog is superior
! 10 either of them. 1t don'rv2ke enengi
of man to be successful pugilist. l
these lie false ideas of success, what is tn,
true ideal of it? We answer that he i
the most successful man in this life VIII,
converts this world most fully into hi
being physical, mental and moral, ant
he the most unsuccessful man who doe
this the least.
Year: 1872

From the age of forty to that of sixty
a man who properly. regulates himself
may be considered in the prime of life.
His matured strength ofconstitution rem
ders him almost impervious to theattacks
OF disease, and all the functions are in the
highest order. Having gone year or
two past sixty, however, he arrives at a
critical period Of existence; the river of
death flows before him, and he remains at
a standstill. But athwart this river is a
viaduct called "The Turn of Life which
If crossed in safety leads to the valley of
"Old Age" round which the river winds
and then flows beyond without boat or
causeway to effect its passage. The bridge
is, however, constructed Of fragile materi-
ais, and it depends upon how ii is trod-
den whether il bend On break. Gout, apo
plexy and other had characters, are also
in the vicinity to waylay the traveller and
thrust him from the pass; but let him
gird up his loins, and provide himself
with perfect composure. To quote a
metaphor, "the turn of life" has turn
either into prolonged walk or into the
grave. The system and power having
reached their utmost expansion, now be-
gin either to close, like flowers at sunset,
or break down at once. One injudicious
stimulant, asingle fatal excitement, may
force it beyond its strength; whilst care
ful supply of props, and the Withdrawal
of all that tends to force plant, will
sustain it in beauty and vigor until night
has nearly set in.
Year: 1872

TnE red bronze seen in some chande-
lier work is produced by dipping the
work in nitric acid. in which old rusty
nails or iron must have been put The
work is aiierward dressed with Venetian
red and stale bear, and well brushed
wiping the mixture of from the most
prominent parts. The operation seems
simple. bat 1t requires no mean skih>so
secure good results and tasteful efiects
Year: 1872

cOmDr, anu iHlponslDiy ttn pi"'S VIZ"
make her head look like an elephants OF
an antelope's bodyH Why will she trusI
to the very moderate gifts nature ha'
endowed her with to fight against thu
most abnormal disadvantagess Why
why--but enough; these are only som'
Of the insane mistakes that many girl'
commit-girls with artistic taste and ca
pacities, in every direction except dress
whose eyes you may see shine with pleas
ure at sunset or beautiful flower
which nevertheless they steadily refus'
to take hint from.


Very few women know what style o.
dress suits them best, or what colors
even those who study the art study it
wrongly. One may often see a woman
who has the malings off dignifed god.
dess sc poser en- coq,ette, or little crea
ture attempt to be stately who can only
be simple. The best grace is perfect
naturalness. Our manners form them.
selves, but we must form our setting Of
them. Nature can do much, but not
everything.


An ordinary low neck dress with short
sleeves looks worse in black than any
other color, because the hard line round
the bust and arms is too great contrast
to the skin.


A low neck always lessons the height,
and dark dress made thus lessons il
still more, and strikes the artistic eye n.
cutting the body in pieces.


A fair person dressed in a low dark
dress, standing against a light background
some way off, the effect will be that Of
an empty dress hung up, the face, neck
and arms being scarcely discernable
On the other hand, against a dark hack
ground the head and bust will he thrown
up sharply, and the whole dress and
body will disappear, This effect, often
enough seen, is execrably bad. If you
must wear low black dress, let it b,
cut square, giving the height of the
shoulders, and have plenty of white ol
pale gauze or thin black net to soften the
barsn npes between the skin and tn,





dress. White gauze or lace softens dowI
the blackness of the dress at the .eosss o
the bodice, and thin black stuff ha. Al
equally good effect, as it shades the white
ness of the sim into the dark color ofth,
gown. Only ..s.ese conditions does Ii,
sudden contrast enhance, as some person
suppose, the fairness Of the complexion.


TRIMMINGS.


This is an age Of trimming and dis
play, and there is little use in preaching
against it; what one has another will
strive to get, and he or she is the truesi
benefactor who best adapts skill and in
dustry to the production OF that which
supplies the largest general want.


Messrs McAlister 4 Miller called our
attention to their pew Standard trim
mings of which they have great varie-
ty. Demorefs says: Quite boon has
been conferred upon American people by
theintroduction of these trimmings which
are at once cheap, durable, varied and
most effective. AS a finish for under
clothing, the styles are endless. All the
horrors of tucking putting, and rnfiiing
are done away with, and at cost which
hardly covers the labor alone as formerly
employed, while the result is almost in
fiinitely more perfect and elaborate.
Try the Standard trimmings.
Year: 1872




SEC. Al. Every person charged with the per-
formance of any duty under the provisions of any
law of this State relating to elections who will
fully neglects or refuses to perform it, or who in
his official capacity knowingly and fraudulently
acts in contravention or violation of any Of the
provisions of such laws is, unless different pun
ishment for such act or omission is prescribed by
this Code punishable by fine not exceeding one
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the
State Prison not exceeding five years, or by
both.


SEC. AZ. Every person who wllfully causes
procures, or allows himself to be registered in
the Great Register of any county, knowing him
self not to be entitled to such registration is
punishable by fine not exceeding one thousand
dollars, or by Imprisonment in the County Jail
or State Prison not exceeding one year, or by
both. In all cases where, on the trial of per-
son charged with any offense under the provi-
sons Of this section, it appears in evidence that
the accused stands registered in the Great Regis
ter of any county without being qualified for
such registration, the Court must order such
registration to be cancelled.
Year: 1872

SARAH L. STREETER vs.. JOHN c. STEETER
Action brought in the District Court of the
Fourteenth Judicial District of the State of
California, in and for the County of Placer
and the complaint filed in the said County of
Placer, in the Office of the Clerk of said Dis
trict Court.


The People of the State of California send
greeting to JOHN G. STREETER, Defendant
VOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TC AP-
l. pear in an action brought against YOU by
the above named plaintiff in the District Court
of the Fourteenth Judicial District of the
State of California, in and for the County of
Placer, and to answer the complaint filed therein
Ga copy OF which accompanies this summons)
within ten days. exclusive of the day of service)
after the service on you of this summons-if
served within this county, or if served out of this
county but within this Judicial District within
twenty days, or if served out Of said District
then within forty days-or Judgment by default
VIII De taRch against you according to the prayer
of said complaint


Ihe sad acton is brought to abtain n decree
OF this court dissolving the bonds of matrimonv
now existing between you and plaintiff, and for
such other relief as plaintiff may in equity be
entitled and for costs of suit.


And you are hereby notified that if you fail to
appear and answer said complaint as above re-
CURED the said plaintiff will apply to the court
tor the relief herein demanded


Given under my hand and the seal of the Dis
- trct Court of the Fourteenth Judicial
SEAL District of the State of California. in
~ ~ and for the County of Placer, this
first day of October in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seveuty-two


B.F BURT,


Clerk,


By W, b. LYON,
~ Deputy.
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Ioc5-2m
Year: 1872

Hoes are fattened very rapidly if fed on
cooked sweet apples or pumpkins, through
which is divided the amount OF corn meal
thought necessary for them We have long
practiced sowing peas broadcast on spare
ground, and, moving them close to the
ground, feeding the whole to hogs, and thus
commenced the fattenng process without any
expenditure of corn.
Year: 1872

MODERATION. - A respectable
number of democrats in Texas are
still opposed to Greeley, and de-
cline TO vote for him. They have
a perfect right so to do, and no man
should condemn them for it.


The action of the Baltimore Con-
vention left individual Democrats
TO their own free will. They can
vote for Greeley or not vote at all !;
not one will vote for Grant. Let
radicals depend upon that. We
know what it cost us to surrender
to the pressure, and we have re-
spect for those who remain true to
the old faith, while we deplore
their inability to see the situation
as we see it. No abuse, no vitu-
peration gentlemen ; tolerance is
the word. We must pull together
in our local affairs. -Brenhdm
Times.
Year: 1872

The Dallas Herald Of the oath ult, is the
haudsomest copy Of that paper that we have
seen in n long time. The Herald is one Of
the ablest papers in the state. Glad TO note
your improvement gentlemen, and hope TO
get better otf ourselves soon. A little COM
petition siirs one up.-TsIer Exporter.
Year: 1872

Ammonia, or as it is generally called, spir-
its of hartshorn, is powerful alkali, and dis
solves grease and dirt with great ease. 1t has
lately been recommended very highly for do
nestle purposes. For washing paint, but
tablespoonful in a quart of moderately hot
off the wood work; no scrubbing will be ne
cessary. For taking greasy spots from any
fabric use the ammonia nearly pure, then
lay white blotting paper over the spot and
iron it lightly. In washing lace put about
twelve drops in pint of warm suds. To
clean silver, mix two teaspoonfuls of ammo
mia in quart of hot suds. Put in your sill
Yerware and wash, using an old nail-brush or
toothbrush for the purpose. For cleaning
hair-brushes, etc., simply shake the brushes
up and down in mixture of one tablespoon
full of ammonia to one pint of hot water;
when they are cleansed, rinse them in cold
water and stand them in the wind or in a
hot place to dry. For washing finger-marks
from looking-glasses or windows, put few
drops of ammonia ON a moist rag and make
quick work of it. If you wish your house
plants to flourish put few drops of the
spirits in every pint of water used in water
ing A teaspoOnfiil will add much to the re-
freshing effects of the bath. Nothing is bet
ter than ammonia water for cleansing the
hair. In every case rinse OFF the ammonia
with clear water. To which we would only
add, that, for removing grease spots, mix
ture of equal parts of ammonia and alcohol
is better than alcohol alone; and for taking
ont the red stains produced by the strong
acids in blue and black clothes there Is moth
ing better than ammonia. Providence Jour
nat.
Year: 1872

MANY persons lose their lives by getting
chilled in the process of bathing; sometimes
by going into the bath too soon after eating.
No person should take any kind of bath SOON
er than three hours after NEAL and the
room should show heat of seventy-fve de-
grees of Fahrenheit's thermometer, at about
five feet above the floor in the middle OF the
room, in order to avoid dangerous chills per-
sons of a feeble circulation should have the
room still warmer; if there is sn uncomfort-
able feeling of GOODNESS to the BODY Wnen IL
comes ont of the water, the room is too cold.
Halls Journal of Health.
Year: 1872

was brought by Mrs. Harrington, the widow Of
George N Harrington better known as George
Christy, against the legatees OF her mother, to
substantiate her claim to the house and lot Ill
West Twenty third street, said house and lot
having been given to the mother by her husband
and claimed by Mrs. Harrington as the gift OF her
husband, 1t Is claimed by the defendants attorneys
that the questions OF alleged fraud and forgery are
still undecided. The defendants claim that the
their iather was In good faith and for valuable
and sufficient consideration actually paid by him,
that the jury disagreed as to whether the charges OF
and OF forgery brought by her against her husband
were true, but that the question as to which they
agreed Is not vital to the case and leaves the whole
matter open, the jury finding that the mother OF
the defendants did not pay valuable consideration
for the conveyance from Mr.. Gomperrs.
Year: 1872

Yesterday was the 1fth day of the second trial OF
Edward 4; Stokes for the murder OF Colonel James
Fisk, Jr.. at the Grand Central Hotel the 9th
and 7th OF January last. II opened on Wednes-
day-four days being consumed in securing jury.
1t being known that the case would be fairly en-
tered upon to-day, much larger crowd or
the curious, inside and outside OF the court room
OF Oyer and Terminer, appeared than during any OF
the days OF the preliminary proceedings. At half
past ten O'Clock the room was crowded, ana among
those present and the greater assemblagc outside
there was some OF the old interest manifested to
get a sight OF the prisoner. The latter was
escorted 10 his seat close to counsel
by the Sheriff and his deputies, and it was
remarked that during Judge Fu'lcrtons opening
address and the examination OF the witnesses,
Thomas Hart more particularly, he paid much
closer attention to all the details OF the trial than
he had done on the first trial. Near him were
seated his father and mother his sister and brother
and some other relatives. Judge, counsel, jury
and witnesses were all promptly on hand and 1t
was evident that business was meant. The same
model OF the Grand Central Hotel stairs and hall
way, the scene OF the fatal shooting, with the rooms
on the landing just above where the shot was fired,
was carried In sort OF semsoemn manner
through the court room by the officials and placed
on the steps leading to the bench. The same gen.
VI udBIdin vi tue HOtcl WAS udlleu dBiuSt
the wall at the back OF the witness stand and In full
view OF counsel on both sides. There was no delay
In getting to work, and In a fe Nv minutes after
orde: and silence were obtained the


OPENING ADDRESS OF COUNSEL


for the prosecution was commenced by


Ex-Judgc Fullerton addressing the jury, first ap-
pealing TO them to look at the whole case as it
would be submitted to them through the lips OF
the witnesses, with the utmost care and crcum-
spectIon--only regarding the consequences which
might follow from their verdict as an additional
motive therefor. 1t not too much 10 say at the
very outset that man who deliberately takes the
life OF fellow creature has forfeited his own to the
laws framed for the protection OF life


SELECTION or JURORS.


Tie denied the assertion made on Saturday by
counsel for the prisoner that no man would suit
the prosecution who had not an opinion on the
case. The only thought Of the prosecution was TO
Year: 1872

I TWO CHARMING AND POPULAR WORKS
1s OF ART. M
wide Awake and Fast Asleep"
TWO EXQUISITE FRENCH OIL CHROMOS,
THE SUBJECTS OF WHICH ARE LIFE


SIZE, AND CANNOT FAIL TO PLEASE


ALL WHO LOVE ART OR chill
Year: 1872

The charming pair Of ehroms,, "Wide Awake and
east Asleep of whose real beauty and attractive
ness Mrs. Stoves graceful sketch can give but an
imperfect dea-so pleasing are they to all who love
art or chdrenhave always sold in the picture stores
for $40, and the original publisher has never been
able to supply the great demand for them even at
that price. And yet, although thousands of them
have been sold in America at that high rate they
now within the reach of all, for they are aHea
Year: 1872

RATHER Too SAFE.-A San Francisco
paper speaks of safe constructed by an in
genious mechanic of that city. To illustrate
its burglar-proof qualities, he had himself
locked up inside of it, with an ample sup
ply of provisions, and offered to give $1,000
to the man who unlock the door,
That was about two weeks ago. Since then,
all the blacksmiths and burglars and carpen-
tiers in the State have been busily boring and
blasting and beating at the safe, and the man
is there yet. He has whispered through the
keyhole that he will make the reward $40, 900,
but fears are entertained that the only way to
release the prisoner will be to melt him up
with the safe in blast furnace.
Year: 1872

A SPEcK OF DUsT.-The following Illus
tration Is given of etiquette in the time of
Louis XY.: In the Queens apartment there
were two chambers. One day the Queen saw
aspeck of dust on her bed, and showed it to
Madame de Luynes, the maid of honor. The
latter sent for the ualet de chambre, bed-mak-
er to the Queen, that he might show it to the
udtet de chGna6re, bed-maker to the King.
The latter arrived at the end of an hour, but
said that the dust was none of his business
because the bed-makers of the King made up
the common bed of the Queen, but were for
hidden to touch the State bed. Consequent
ly the dust must be removed by the officers of
the household. The Queen gave orders that
they should be sent for, and every day for
two months she asked if the dust had been
brushed off, but they had not yet found out
whose duty it was to remove the speck. Fl
nally the Queen took up feather duster and
brushed it off. Great was the scandal there
OF, but no one dreamed of blaming the alb
sence of the officers; they only found that the
Queen had been wanting in etiquette
Year: 1872

Alter making great outcry that the Republi
dams intended using fraudulent tax receipts
certain active supporters of the Democratic can
ddstes there is good reason to believe, have
flooded the city with receipts to be Hsed in their
own behalf. The card of Captain Gallagher at
tic head of this column offers a reward for as
cerialued cases of such fraud. Stop this cheat
ing gentleman OF the opposition! At any rate,
don't cry Stop Thief" to divert suspicion from
your rogueries. No one is deceived by it.
Year: 1872

ICONCLUDED.J


So the Monday after came the Master
Thief like an angel again, and the
Priest fell on his knees and thanked him
before he was put into the sack; but
when he had got him well in. the Mas
ter Thief drew and dragged him over
Year: 1872

WHERE are you going cried
Scotch gentleman to a thief whom he
observed crawling through hole in the
hedge into his garden. Book again
replied Sawney. as he hastily retreated
from his discovered access to the tempt.
ing fruit.
Year: 1872

Poetry.





IF WE<AsNEW.
If We knew the woe and heart ache
Waiting for US down the road.
/; our lips could taste the vormwood,
II our backs could feel the load,
Would We waste the day in wishing
For the time that ne'er can be!
Would We wait in such impatience
For our shias to come from sea ?
Let us gather up tie sunbeams
Lying all along our path
Let ms keep the wheat and roses,
Casting out the thorns and chaff.
Let us find our sweetest comfort
In the blessings of to-day;
With the patient hand removing
All the briers from our way
Year: 1872

CHELLY n STAMBAUGH always keep up
- their stock of GROCERIES and will not
be excelled either in the quality or price of
their goods in this line. Give them cali
before going elsewhere
Year: 1872

The Weather in This City Yesterday.


The following record will show the changes In
the temperature for the past twenty-four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day of last
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
Pharmacy, HERALD Buildng:-
Year: 1872

A WESTERN lawyer who tried to col
lect bill wrote to his client thus
"Gents-You will never get any
money from Bill johnson. The un-
derslEned called upon him yesterday.
and found him nary tile, his feet up
on tho earth, and not clothes enough
on him to wad n gun"