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Year: 1871

The moment the breath leaves the body,
il is hastily arrayed in the finest robe
which the purse of the relative will per-
nit, and hustled away by some official of
government to building in the cemetery
prepared for its reception. Here the body
is elevated on sort of inclined plane,
which is covered with flowers; the quality
of the flowers, too, depends on the purse
of the friends, whether they are natural,
fragrant blossoms, or those manufactured
of lin, paper orrags. The bodyis envelop-
ed in these often tawdry limitations, and
upon the thumbs are placed two small
rings, which are attached to slender wires
suspended from the center of the build
ing, and which, of course, enter the room
above. Here, at the end of the wires, bells
are arranged, and the slightest movement
of the body will cause vibration in the
wire and sound from the bell. Here sits a
person ever in waiting for summons from
some one of the corpses below.


The osteDsible reason given for this
inhuman custom of tearing the dead from
their homes, and having them thus expos
ed in building open to every one who
may choose to enter, is the possibility that
life may not have become extinct, and yet,
after faithful inquiries, we have not been
able to learn of one instance where the
watcher was reused By the ringing Of the
bell


Rich and poor are alike laid here, though
the same eXclusiveness which separated
them in life is maintained here by their
friends. The building is divided into two
compartments the largest and most at
tractiye room, with its subdued light, is, of
course, occupied by the rich, while the
simpler one is used by the poor. The
decorations of the finest room are often on
grand scale. Wf noticed here one little
infant not over month old, dressed in a
robe of white silk, covered with tulle,
and bordered with r.ch blonde lace; this
child occupied space long enough for an
adult, and the arrangement of the robe
gave it the appearance of trail two yards
long. On its head was little cap, border
ed with wreath of flowers. A sad con-
trast was the innocent baby face, in the
quiet sleep of death, to this disgusting, os-
tentstions display about it.


1t was not curiosity which led US to look
upon such q scene, bat a desire to satisfy
ourselves of its existence, and by q
moments stay we were assured not only
of that, but of its wickedness also; for
while we glanced at two sweet little chill
5ren lying side by side, a mother dressed
in deep mourning came to take her last
look at her little one. As she stood among
crowd of Indifferent lockers on, hearing
remarks as to which one was dressed beau
tifully and which was not, the great tears
rolled slowly down her cheeks, and the
sobs came deep and strong. Unable to
restrain them, and unwilling thus to ex-
pose her sacred grief, she turned hurriedly
sway, and thus parted from her dead for
sver.-Muntch Cor. NJ 7. Mail.


Tsur fnllnIEino einn ir ,nnsfnd In Enrnd
Year: 1871

Dr. Ferguson gives the following recipe,
which he has tested in the seVerest cases of
burning and sealding from railroad and
steamboat accidents with invariable sue
cess: Glyeerine, five ounces; white of egg,
four ounces; tincture of arnica, three
ounces. Mix the glycerine and white of
egg thoroughly IN mortar, and gradually
add the arnica. Apply freely on rags,
night and morning, washing previously
with warm CASTLE soap suds.


The celebrated English surgeon, Mr.
Skey, recommends the application OF g So
luton of nitrate of silver in a proportion
ate strength, varying from five to twelve
or more grains to the ounce, according to
the extent and severity of the burn and the
age of the patient. The whole surface Of
the burn should be brushed over with the
solution, cottonwood applied, and a mod
crate opiate administered in q glass of
brandy and water, proportional to the age
and habits of the patients, with the object
of counteracting the sense of chilliness
that will otherwise necessarily follow in
all these cases.
Year: 1871

In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Sumner
offered to present memorial from citizens of
st. Domingo against annexation, but the
Senate declined to receive it under the point
of order that memorials and petitions from
foreigners could not be presented to the ex-
clusion of the business of the country. The
erudite Senator from Massachusetts, continued,
however, to inject the substance of the paper
into the ears of Senators in speech which he
made in answer to the point of order; but
finally the Vice President quieted him by
ruling that there was no question before the
Senate. The late chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Relations evidently feels as frisky
over his relief from the duties of that position
as young colt just let into pasture, and
the question arises whether he will not be
enabled to embarrass the administration mea-
sures as much in his free guerilla warfare
upon them on the floor of the Senate as he
might have done by the more regular system
of parallels in approaches in the committee.


In the House Mr.. Cox presented a resolu-
ton expressing the sense of the House that
the tariff should be for revenue only, and that
annual taxation should not exceed two hun
dred and fifty million dollars, including one
hundred and twenty-five million dollars princi-
pal Of the public debt The House being
without committees the resolution had fine
chance of passing, but Mr.. Kelley objected
and it went over under the rule.
The most interesting discussion of the
day took place upon Mr.. Becks bill
for general amnesty, which was amended by
Mr. Poland to except FIVE classes of persons
named in the fourteenth amendment. The
discussion was participated in by Mr.. Beck,
Mr.. Poland and Mr.. Elliott-the latter a
colored member from South Carolina-and may
be pretty fairly accepted as foretaste Of the
manner in which the House will discuss the
coming Ku Klux bill. Two-thirds failing to
vote for the amnesty measure, it was declared
rejected.
Year: 1871

The generous alacrity with which few of
our wealthier citizens have already subscribed


more than hundred thousand dollars toward
two hundred and fifty thousand dollar fund
for the establishment of a metropolitan mu-


scum OF art is, we are confident, but an ear.
nest of the response which the public at large
will make to the appeal in favor Of this highly
commendable object. There is now every
reason to hope that the shame of having no
such museum will speedily be forever removed
from the escutcheon of New York. Let us
hope also that sound discretion will be exer-
cised in laying well the foundations Of an in
stitution which may yet prove to be one of the
most useful as we'll as glorious attractions Of
our metropolis. We state elsewhere in our
columns the objects and expectations of the
committee who have taken the museum In
charge. The names, both of committee and
contributors there recorded are sufficient
guarantee that there is intelligence and enter
prise enlisted with the effort to bring it to sue
cessful issue. The idea was put in shape
year ago, but it was only recently that char
ter was obtained. The object of the museum
is to illustrate the history of art and cultivate
the finer tastes Of the people, as well as to
afford an unex,eptionable school to the stu


dent. In fact, it is designed to give us a
museum on the plan of that at South Kensing-


ton in London. The enterprise is worthy
the attention and support Of every intelligent


citizen. tI-ae
Year: 1871

THE GREAT SUGAR CAsE.-We have already
announced that in this case, which had been
at trial for thirteen days before Judge Blatch-
ford, in the United States District Court, the
jury were discharged without being able to
agree to verdict The action was brought
by the government against the firm of Weld &
Co. to recover four hundred thousand dollars.
being the amount of duty which they claim
they have been defrauded Of owing to an
alleged false return in the weight of an
importation Of sugar by the defendants from
Manila. This return, the government say,
was procured by bribe given by the defend,
ants to the United States Weigher. As the
suit is one of very great Importance to ths
various commercial interests of the city, and
especially to importers, we publish to-day
carefully prepared RESUME of the facts and
leading legal points, which will be found well
worthy of attentive perusal.
Year: 1871

ARKANSAS Politics are incomprehensible
There is no more dependence to be placed
upon them than upon that 'sheathen Chinee"
that are dark. Governor Clayton, who was
under the ban of impeachment a few weeks
ago, having made his arch enemy, the Lieu
tenant Governor, his Secretary Of State and
thus debarred him from the succession, has
again gone before the Legislature that was SO
recently thirsting for his blood, and again
been elected United States Senator. The poll
tical tricks Of Arkansas are as unfathomable
as its mud.
Year: 1871

the democratic party doing in order TO convert
the difficulties Of their adversaries into their
own opportunity By the democratic party
We mean the democratic party OF New York,
and we may narrow that down to the leaders
OF Tammany-the ring, or by whatever name
they may be known. II is evident that II they
are to seize upon the chances within their
reach to become the great national pars, ~r
1872 they must not fritter away shoir strength
or imperl their dignity by any petty selfish
legislation at Albany. They must not permit
themselves to bo used by ambitious individuals
for personal ends, neither must they assume
the responsibility of too many legislative jobs.
With this word Of caution to the New York
democracy we would remind them that if the
gate to power and the Presidency is not opened
for them in 1872 there is every prospect that
1t will be in 1876, unless by some stupid blum
dering they ruin the fortunes Of the party.


But does it follow inevitably from all this
that the republican party under the leadership
of General Grant-and this Sumner difficulty,
and his st. Domingo annexation views, and
the plans which he has in hand In connection
with the policy of securing the trade of the
South American States for this country, prove
that he has the capacity to be a leader-does
it follow, we say, that the party is past recu-
peration? Not at all. Misfortune often binds
up the wounds of wrangling factions-puts
their petty quarrels to rest. Adversely Is
great healing salve for the ills Of political
parties. Prosperity, like plethora of blood
in the system, often breeds diseases. If the
republican party have any manhood or pluck
in them would they not rather rally together
and close ranks for good fight in the face of
danger2


Columns and cohorts and torn standards on
the battle field have been driven to the last
point of resistance and almost to despair; but
threatening them have sometimes rallied the
broken ranks, have brought fresh front to
the enemy and converted disaster into victory.
Why not, then, the demoralized cohorts Of the
republican party obtain strength from the
misfortune which apparently has befallen
them and unite more closely for the defence Of
their principles9 The result of the New
Hampshire election. nor the result of the cleo
tions to come in the Western and Central
States, so far from daunting them, may only
serve to determine them for bolder struggle
for maintenance of power. The dangers of
the republican party may, therefore, after all,
prove their strength under proper manage
ment; and the opportunities Of the democratic
party, on the other hand, may be wasted in
fruitless conflicts, jealousies and too daring
Legislation before the grand Presidential con-
test of 1872 comes about.
Year: 1871

The New Hampshire EIectlOn-Success Of tho


Democrats-A Tempest In Teapot.


The republicans suffered q complete de-
feat In the New Hampshire election yes
terday. Down to this Sumner affair at


Washington they were confident Of sweerins


the State, but by the removal "f GUNNER from
the Senate Cn~--iss.s on Foreign Relations
.a.v old dyed-in-the-wool New Hampshire radi-
calls appear to have become demoralized SO
far as to give up the fight. The democrats, Of
course, will crow Justify over the result as
the beginning of great political revo-
luton, destined, without further inter
ruption, to SO on gathering strength until it
eliminates in the great continental democratic
whirlwind of 1872. But from the elections of
1862-democratic from New York westward
to Mssouri-the enthusiastic democracy were
confident of electing their President in 1864,
and yet in 1864 they were terribly defeated.
Again, the State elections of 1867, generally
democratic, it was thought opened the way to
the democracy for their Presidential ticket in
1868; but again, with the union of the repub-
licans and the bringing up of their reserves to
the front, they were completely victorious, in
Guiding the election of two-thirds Of the
House of Representatives.


New Hampshire is very closely divided
State between the two parties, and the defec-
ton or indifference of one or two thousand
men throughout the State on the republican
side is sufficient to turn it upside down. Yes
terday's election, doubtless, went by default to
a great extent on account of the detection or
Indifference of the Sumner school of radicals.
But this is sporadic case. There is really
nothing in this Sumner imbroglio beyond
the sensation of a nine days won
der. There might be serious mischief
in 1t If this were the year Of the
Presidential elections; but there is still
year to pass through before the real Presi-
Dental agitation will begin, and within these
twelve months to come we shall probably,
through the development of the programme
of the administration, have the whole repub-
lican party arrayed in solid front under the
banner Of General Grant. We doubt, indeed,
whether this Sumner detection will extend
even to the approaching Connecticut cleo
ton. The democrats will unquestionably
charge this result in New Hampshire
to the weakness of General Grant; but
it Is their game to cut him out, If
possible, because they know that the odds are
heavily against them while he is the recog-
nized republican candidate. The republicans
now will be apt to understand this thing, and
that General Grant is their only saliva
ton. They will understand that if two men
ride upon the same horse together one Of
them must ride behind, and Sumner, too, will
be made to understand it. They will under
stand that party without head is like an
army without general, and that the republi-
can party must stand by General Grant or 20
to pieces. In this view the New Hampshire
election is tempest 10 teapot.
Year: 1871

THE BILL OF Mr.. TWEED changing the
system Of the tax levy in New York city was
reported In the State Senate yesterday. There
was some apprehension Of stiff fight over it,
the less prominent city democratic members
being understood to oppose it as a means of
closing against them the rich lode of the old
tax levy system and the republican members
opposing 1t on general party principles. But
it was received very quietly in the Senate last
night, and some weak amendments on the part
of one republican member being rejected,
it was ordered to third reading by the
customary party vote.
Year: 1871




Governor Pint, the British Governor Of the
West India province Of Antigua, sailed for
England recently, carrying with him well
oonsidered scheme for the confederation Of
the British West Indies under Sir Charles
Peter Grant as Governor General, with the
capital In Jamaica. The British possessions
In the vast archipelago on our southeastern
edge include the greater number Of the islands
aud some Of the richest and most desirable in
strategic military point Of view. The BAHIA
mas, that low surface of rich coral formation,
almost within sight of Florida, Jamaica,
Trinidad, Barbados and most of the
groups of Windward and Virgin islands,
rich in salt, lead, copper and various mine
rails, and aggregating population of 800, 900
people, present an exceedingly inviting
array of neighboring dominions to place
under the one strong bond Of union
as confederated colony of Great Britain.
Placed as they are across the great highway
OF travel and commerce, destined to become
an overfowing thoroughfars with the opening
of the Darien ship canal, Great Britain already
sees that they can be made to absorb immense
profits from the great wealth that will take its
way by the new route. The st. Domingo pro-
ject is the only effort we are making at pres
ent to Offset this movement Of England, to
secure our measure of the golden fruit that is
to fall, or to pre-empt our cheap wild lands
in what is to become the rich mart
of the future. With st. Domingo, however,
Hayti will come eventually, and tlen we shall
have territory extending over 5000 square
miles in area, containing a population Of
over 700, 900 people, rich in minerals and fruits,
mountainous and salubrious, and lying more
directly within the line of commerce than
either island Of the proposed British confedera-
ton. We say that Hayi will come to us
eventually, but we do not mean by conquest
or even by purchase, but that the irresistible
influence of q neighboring territory, well or
dered, peaceful and prosperous, such as St.
Domingo will be under the new regime that
will attach it to the United States, will cause
that hot and unquiet title republic to seek
our companionship for it's own peace and pro-
lection.


The rivalry Of the two great English-speak-
ing nations for supremacy and control in the
West Indies, like the temperate and earnest
discussions of the Joint High Commission on
the Alabama claims, is merely rivalry in the
interests Of peace. There is no need of clash
ing in our race for the commerce of the Darien
Canal. There will be enough there for two,
and there are not likely to be any more claim
ants. The little French colony of Martinique
is already broaching the subject of annexa-
ton, and the great Spanish colony of Cuba
has been so ruined by Spanish imbeciity and
misrule and the incubus Of slavery that it can
offer no hearty competition. The two govern
ments of England and America will be the
only contestants for the golden profits, and in
view of the energy with which England is pur-
suing her plan it behooves us to train up the
sentiment Of our Senate to favorable conside-
ration of the st. Domingo annexation treaty
when it next comes before it.
Year: 1871

Vote OF tho Senate.


BY very large vote the House had passed
resolution for bringing this session Of Con-
gress to an end on this day (the l5th), but ON
motion of Mr.. Morton in the Senate yester-
day the resolution was laid on the table-yeas
32, nays l3, all In the negative democrats
except one-Mr. Trumbull, republican. This
is significant vote, as very brief explana-
tion will serve to show.


The high tariff or home protection republi-
cans In the House find themselves in this Con-
gress in hopeless minority. They are afraid
that with the prolongatlon Of the session the
abolition Of the duty on salt and coal may bo
carried through the Senate, and they do not
find much relief In the thought that the aboli-
ton of the duty on tea and coffee may also be
carried. The vote by which the bills repeal
ing all these duties have passed the House is
very decisive, and the coal and iron men Of
the House do not feel that their cause Is per-
fectly safe in the Senate. On the other hand,
the democrats of both houses are dead set
against the proposed bill for the suppression
Of the Southern Ku Kllx Klans, who are
charged by the republicans as being elec>
tionesring desperadoes of the Southern demo-
cratic party, whose business it is, by acts Of
lawless violence and terrorism, to drive the
negroes from the polls or compel them to vote
the democratic ticket. At all events, in order
to defeat this proposed bill for the suppression
Of the Ku Klux, the democrats of both
houses are in favor Of adjourning at once.


Mr.. Morton's motion In the Senate with the
vote upon 1t laying the aforesaid resolution Of
adjournment on the table, means that the
republicans of the Senate intend first to pass
this Ku Klux bill and in the meantime the St.
Domingo Commission may return In season to
enable the President to submit their reports
from the island, with a special message to
both houses on the subject of annexation.
The result, therefore, of this Senate vote on
the House adjournment resolution may bs an
indefinite extension Of the session.
Year: 1871

Assuredly New York city is entitled to re-
cognition as a first class capital in the
dramatic and musical world when it can wit
ness on single day two such memorable
events as the farewell benefit of Marie See
bach and the welcome return of Christine
Nilsson. At the Seebach matinee yesterday,
in Wallacks theatre, the most consummate
actress who has yet trod the American stage
evinced iu comedy powers fully equal, If not
superior, to those by which she has won en-
thusiastic applause in tragedy. Thalia, no
less than Melpomene, is the inspiring muse Of
Marie Seebach. This was abundantly proved
at the Stadt theatre on Monday evening and
at Wallack's yesterday by the exquisite art
of her impersonation of Anna Elise 10 the
popular comedy Of that name. That role is in
itself peculiarly favorable for the display Of
Madame Seebach's rare versatility Of genius,
inasmuch as its swift alterations of light and
shade make it at times as fearful and even
passionate as at other times it is delicate,
graceful and mirth provoking. Her admirable
acting yesterday brought to mind Prior's
famous line -


The Loves delighted and the Graces played.


While wishing that this illustrious German
artistic may enjoy prosperous provincial tour,
we hope that the enterprising manager, Mr..
Grau, will not permit her one hundred and
forty first to be her last appearance in our
metropolis.


The splendid ovation to Christine Nilsson
last eveninp at SteinWay Hall In honor Of
her recent victorious progress throughout the
country was not only tribute to the extra
ordinary gifts and accomplishments Of the
Swedish songstress, but also an encouraging
proof that our people are rapidly advancing in
the love and knowledge Of music. But that
nothing less than the successful revival Of
Italian opera will satisfy them should be re-
membered by the stockholders Of the Ac ademy
and by ambitious managers.
Year: 1871

dissolved, and the eight thousand dollars which
it received by private subscription for the erec-
ton Of statue to Senator Tweed is to be
returned to the subscribers. Probably the
subscribers, with this return Of money to their
pockets, will be better satisfied with the ssatu
quo than thev would have been with the statue.
Year: 1871

THE BOARD OF HEALTH has instituted
vigorous measures for the immediate and
thorough cleaning Of all the streets. We are
glad to see the Board disposed to do the
1'clean thing" Certainly nothing Is more
needed than a sweeping Of some of the side
Rtreets
Year: 1871

NEW YORK, August 15.-The Com
missioners of the Board of Health
passed a resolution to-day that care
full inquiry be made to discover as
far as possible the cause of the high
death rate in this city from pneumatic
diseases, fevers, cholera infantum,
diarrhea, consumption, etc. For this
purpose, the Sanitary Committee is
ordered to present the Board OF
Health with a weekly statement ON
this subject, with view of effecting
measures to ascertain what are the
local causes of the diseases. The
sanitary condition of the city excites
the greatest apprehensions. Some of
the streets are in a fearfully filthy
state, and in the guttering foul matter is
left TO accumulate, so that in some
much frequented thoroughfares the
stencil has become absolutely unbear-
able. The warm weather for a few
days past will, if continued, be likely
to cause local pestilences, unless meas.
ures for sanitary reforms are at once
taken.
Year: 1871

Special to the APPEAL.


HELENA, ARK, August 15.-There
is no local news of importance. A
daily paper will be established so soon
as printers will work for nothing.
Crops in the adjacent country are
good. The cotton is over an average,
and corn IS extra,
Year: 1871

NEW YORK, August 15.-At a
meeting Of the local Democratic asso-
citation last evening Governor Hotf-
man was declared responsible for the
blOodshed of July 18th, and it was re-
solved to strenuously oppose him for
any Office he may seek.