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Year: 1872




dition of the public mind. If NJ. Theirs
should remain obstinate in his apparent
resolve to force q direct vote Of confidence
from the Assembly, or, in the event Of failure,


to resign his Office, it is impossible to see how
a peaceful solution can be expected Who is
to be his successor? The alleged infamma-
tory speeches of NJ. Gambetta in the pro-
vinces during the recess formed the basis
Of the attack of the fiery Changar-
nier, which gave origin to the present
trouble Against such a ruler there would
probably be open revolt. An attempt to
restore monarchy under whatever head
could not now be successful, whatever may
be its prospect in the future. 1t is said that
the Right would propose triumvirate; but
this would only be the prelude to 0
revolution and would give encourage.
ment to the men who are plotting for their
several leaders. NJ. Theirs, it is true,


pledges the army to the support Of his sue
cessor, whoever he may be; but is NJ. Theirs
himself confident of the power that has re-
Gently been bold I'd express its sympathy with
the fallen Empire? One thing, at least, is
evident-that the President has exhausted his
old resource Of alarming the National Assembly
into formal endorsement Of his policy by q
threat Of resignation The experiment, once
SO effective, has now lost its force, and the
Right is evidently less alarmed than formerly
at the idea Of a political convulsion. We
have our own ideas Of the expediency
of NJ. Theirs action. We have feared
that he would tempt fate once too often,
and that his waspish and irritable attacks
uoon the representatives would sooner Or
Year: 1872

The License acts which has just passed
the Legislatures of Illinois and Ohio is
remarkably stringent. Its leading pro
visions are as follows:


l. No selling without license.


2. No license until tie applicant shall
have given bond for $4,000, with two
freeholders as sureties, that he will pay
all damages which any one may suffer by
reason of his selling.


3. Suit to be brought in behalf Of the
State against any seller of liquor where
by injury is inficted-whatever sum may
be recovered to be appropriated for the
redress of such injury.


If this act shall be faithfully enforced
and why should it not be Pit must shut
up the lower stratum of grogshops and
saloons, restricting the liquor traffic to
dealers who would be constrained by pc
cuniary interest-to say nothing of moral
principle-to sell lcircumspectly, cautious
ly. No one licensed under this act could
afford to sell to tippler or minor;
few would take the risk of selling to a
good fellow who.was trotting down the
road to ruin at a 2:40 gait. Of course,
We understand the objection of principle
urged by Frohibifionists against any form
of License yet we counsel the Temper
ance men to give this act fair trial by
aiding its enforcement.
Year: 1872

The Legislature of Illinois has passed a
law. by majority in the House of more
than two-thirds, to allow the free sale of
liquor by licensed dealers; but making
the seller, and the owner of the building
in which the liquor is sold, responsible to
the parties interested for any damages
that may be suffered by them in conse-
quence of such sale or for any which the
person buying the liquor may incur.
This law is substantially the same as the
one now in force in Ohio. If Governor
Palmer approves this law we shall watch
the result of his operation with consider


able interest. On questions of reform
the people are necessarily cratic What
course Of conduct obedience to principle
requires is always clear. Duty to ones S
self and to our neighbors never makes
demands difficult to understand. The
point Of difficulty commences with the
lack of disposition to do that which We
know will conduce 10 the highest welfare
Of the social pact. When we are urged
to discharge an obligation which we
know to be right, but find ourselves urg
ed in contrary direction by vicious
propensity, or by supposed temporary
sef-interest, then we commence to frame
excuses and arguments against our clear
est convictions and pander to and attempt
10 n 10
consequence Of such conduct an evil be.
comes alarming in its proportions we are
likely to rush to the other extreme and
adopt measures which in our calmer mo-
ments we shall repudiate, or which by
their violence will defeat the purpose
they were intended to accomplish. New.
ertheless, as good cause is never lost


unwiSe action is better than apathy. 1t
will provoke investigation and discussion
and in the end may be productive ol
good. There is moral power sufficient il
any community, if i. can be concentrated
to establish such rules and regulations
either in the form Of law or otherwise,
as would restrict the traffic in liquor
within such bounds as the welfare of so
ciety demands. Where intelligence pre-
walls and the light of science has given 6
clear perception Of the fatal effects G


stimulating beverages. and as conse
quence, the disposition to practice tenn


perance, the surging to and fro of mora
forces in conflict and re action is sure to
produce results in the right direction.
Year: 1872

remorselessly weeded out. The task of


probing the Custom House, is not pleas


ant; 1t will not be easy to get affairs to


running as smoothly as the machinery of


the Philadelphia mint. The Custom


House for forty years has been one ofthe


most dlstracting spots in America. 1t is
| the toil-gate of the commerce of a great
nation. Greed in all its forms; SNUG
glers Of every class thic yes and swim
dlers in all DISCUSSES ;perjury, fraud. temp
tation and corruption, all find a focal
point in the port of New York. A re
form of the Civil Service will not cure
the evil nothing but reform of human
nature will suffice But if matters can
be materially improved, we believe that
Congress and the President will COOPER
ate to that end.


We notice that the adherents of Mr..
Sumner have attacked one of the mem
bers of the committee, Senator Howe.
They say he is the counsel Of the Presi-
dent. What reason is there for this
He asks the sharpest questions and thrust
the probe in the deepest. and feels around
fearlessly for facts. Why he should be
accused Of being counsel for the Presi-
dent we cannot see, unless it is because
he acts as if he believed the President
honest, faithful, and earnestly in favor
of economy and reform, and vigorously
investigates matters to get information as
basis for intelligent action. If he is
counsel for the President, it is good
cause, and for economy and reform. The
Judge has long been counsel for the Peo-
pie in that case, and knows how to do it.
State Journal.
Year: 1872

L


On taking the chair. end calling the
Senate to order It. Governor Petit
said:


SENATORS The time fixed by law
for the meeting Of the Legislature has
now arrived, and III taking this place as
your presiding officer, do so with the
full consciousness of its duties and re-
sponsibilities, with many doubts and
fears of my own ability, and with firm
belief that with your kindly co-opera-
tion | may be enabled to discharge the
duties devolving upon me. Of you
ask kind indulgence and charity for er-
rors of judgement, and to you | pledge
an honest and earnest endeavor to deal
impartialIy and justly with you all. We
are about commencing one Of the most
important sessions of the Legislature in
the history of our State. made SO, parti-
ally by the rapid developement of the
State, but principally by the voice of the
people as experienced in the recent elec-
ton, changing almost entirely the cor
stltutlon, aud thus making necessary a
vast amount of legislation which will re-
quire great care and study, so as to fully
carry out the wishes of the people. To
this end the members Of the Legislature
are elected, and in doing our part, actu-
ated by firm determination for the righ
| trust we may move along smoothly, do
our work well, and have a short and
pleasant session.


SPEAKER HALL.


After his election and being conducted
TO the chair, Speaker Hall said:


GENTLEMEN OF THE ASSEMBLY For
the honor you have conferred upon me
III electing me your presiding officer,
tender to you my sincere thanks. But
as [ turn to the duties of the office, anxi-
cites meet me at the threshold. Wiscon-
sin has sent to this body, which, by its
numbers and the frequency of its cleo
tions, comes nearest to the people, from
ali her varied walks in life, representa-
tives of her enterprise aud Of her culture
While this greatly enhances the honor OF
being Speaker, it also increases the diff
Guilty Of showing due appreciation of emf
cent fitness for She public service.
I know full well with what interest
your constituents follow you to this pub
lie arena, and bow jealous they are fol
the onors you may win But il may b.
some satisfaction to remembcr, that dis
tircuished ability and devotion to the
general good will claim public recogni-
ton BY Divine right that can bestowed
by any Speaker.
Year: 1872

The investigation of Custom House
matters in New York will doubtless re-
suit in improving matters in that gigan-
tic institution. The amount of business
done there Is immense, aud much de
pends upon the watchfuluess. discretion
and honesty OF multitude of officer.
who do rot act under the immediate SUI
pervision of the Collector. This kind Of
business demands the service of officials
of the highest type.


There are tens of thousands of consci
entous, competent men, who would serve
with credit to themselves and advantage
to the country. and men of this class art
now employed there doubtless, but whers
unworthy ones are found they should b
Year: 1872

The Gracie's Experiences-Five OF Her


Sailors Overheard and Her Sails in


Tatters.


The following report was made by gentleman
on the Oracle during the race between that yacht
and the Vision on Friday last, from the stakeboat
In the Narrows to the Southwest Spit buoy; thence
back to the buoy on Craven shoals; thence to the
Southwest Spit buoy again; thence home to the
stakeboat in the Narrows, and in which contest
the Vision won the Commodore's Challenge Cup for
slOOps:-


The Oracle crossed the line first, twenty-four
seconds ahead OF the Vision, under clOse-reeied
mansail and bonnet or the jib. About fifteen min
utes alter starting she set her flying jib and was
apparently increasing the distance between her
sell and the Vision. About ten minutes after the
flying jib wasset the tack rope parted and the sail
was hauled Gown new TACK Dent ana tne no reset;
the clew tore out of the canvas and the sail was
rendered useless. The Oracle rounded the South
the Vision but while endeavoring to trim
the main sheet, with six men hauling, one
OF them lost his balance and fell overheard,
carrying with him four others, and the five men
were for a few minutes struggling in the water. BY
the time they were rescued and the sails trimmed,
and the yacht put upon her course, six or seven
minutes had been lost. She was then kept well to
wlndward, close along the West Bank towards the
buoy on Craven ShoaL When Off the hospital she
was long distance to windward of the Vision, and
would in all probability have turned Craven's Reef
buoy ahead The buoy had been described to Mr..
COgdJe. WIle Ou tHe Judges DOat DelOre Lue StarJ,
as being painted in white and black stripes, and
there being such buoy to leeward OF
the Craven Shoal buoy and, seeing the Vision
heading for it, the Gracess crew supposed 1t must
be the right one and kept her OF, thereby losing
the great advantage Of her windward position.
The wind at this time had considerable lightened,
and many Of the third reef points Of the mainsail
having started one reefwas haken out; but
was there strain on 1t than long rent was torn
In up to the forward leach, which constantly in
creased The Craven's Reef buoy was rounded
min. 40 sec: behind the Vision. Soon afterwards
the points of the second reef began to tear out
and the difficulty increased during the entire run
to the Southwest Spit buoy. About half way to the
Spit the Outrigger to W hich the jibsheets were
trimmed gave way, and the jerk parted the sheets.
Before new sheets could be rove the Vision had
greatly increased her lead. The wind had again
freshened and it was blowing harder than at any
time during the day. Upon reaching the Southwest
Spit 1t was blowing so hard that 1t necessitated q
close reefed mainsail, but as the sail was tearing
badly, going free, II would not have stood i've
minutes on the wind. ana there was nothing left
anchor for the night, which she did.
Year: 1872

Once at a commencement bali given
by the members Of the senior class Of
Dartmouth two of the class made their
appearance so intoxicated that it
became necessary for the floor man.
ayers to insist upon their retiring from
the room. One of them knew enough
to get out and go home. The other,
John Buck, after reeling about for
some time, found himself in the ladies'
dressing room, where he attempted to
lie down on a sofa, but fell fat on the
floor, where he lay, too much discour-
aged to get up or care where he was,
Soon after he rolled under the sofa
and Immediately was fats asleep.
However he was not destined to rest
in peace, for, shortly after, he was
awakened by the entrance Of two young
lales, engaged in earnest conversation,
who sat down on the sofa under which
our friend was lying. After talking
little while on various subjects, one
said to the other:


"Did you hear any one say anything
about me ?'


yes, heard quite a number say
that you were tho best dancer in the
hall. But did You hear any body say
anything about me-"


eyes; they all said you were the
prottiest young lady here tonight"


Now John was awakened by this
earnest conversation, and began to
share the interest felt by the young
ladies. Poking out his head from
between their feet, he thus delivered
himself:


"Dd-did you h-h-hear .(hic) anybody
s-s-say anything 'b-b-bout mc?"


The shrieks of the affrighted dam
sells were their only response, as they
fed in dismay to the ballroom, and
Johns question remains unanswered.
Year: 1872

the sack across the horses back had
got the grist evenly divided and no
need of the stone to balance it. He
ran to his father and cried;


"Oh, father, come and see We don't
need the stone any more"


The old gentleman camly surveyed
the scene, and, with a severely re.
pfoachful look, said:


johannes, your fadder, your grand
fadder and your great grandfather,
all went to de mill wild de stone in
one end of de pag, and de grist in the
odder. INT now you a mere poy,
sets yourself up to know more as dey
do. You put de stone in de pag, and
never more let me see such smartness
like dat" o.
Year: 1872

The Christmas holidays have come
and gone, and we have commenced to
tread the uncertain paths of another
year-1S72. 1t is time for serious
reflection. How rapidly the years pass
away! How many of these festal oc~
casions has the old TELEGRAPH SUR
vived and how unchangingly and
increasingly has it labored in behalf Of
the people. From the time of its
establishment by its venerable and be-
loved founder-A. d. 1S40-on down
through all the changing scenes it has
witnessed, even throughout the dark
days of the recent sectional troubles
always and under all circumstances, it
has been the staurch friend of the
people. Thirty-one years ago, when
the sites of some of our best business
houses were pine thckets, the TELE,
CRAFT was here, an institution. With
the growth and prosperity Of Wash
ington and of Hampstead county, its
history is most intimately connected.
In their dilapidation and comparative
desolation, it is still here, Singing
that same old tune" still pleading
as best it may, in behalf of
the rights of the people, many of which
it has survived. 1t has lived to wit
ness the shameful spectacle of taxation
without representation; and now while
the very material with which it is
printed is most grievously taxed, the
paper itself is prescribed By laic, and
its present proprietor digrancl'ised-
and that for no other reason than that
he had sufficient character and standing
before the war to be thought worthy
of little office. Is this, indeed, "the
land of the free and the home of the
brave ?" II is false The down.
trodden are not free, and those who
tread them down are not brave.


Honorable opposition and competi-
ton are desirable-necessary, in fact,
to the full and free development of
resources and energies, but disfran.
chisement and prescription arc, and
have been in all countries and all ages
the weapons of towards and the capital
of knaves.


Future historians will refer to the
years through which we havejust passed
as "the times of corruption" and the
number Of years to be included in the
expression we have no means of know
ing, but those who survive them, and
who are now observers of the startling
occurrences of nearly every day, will
have truths TO tell to their descendants
which will be stranger than the widest
fiction. That the events Of the present
year may bring to our friends, the
people, some measure Of relief from the
ills we have, is our most earnest and
heartfelt prayer.
Year: 1872

Our carriers desire us to tender their
grateful Acknowledgements to the pa
trcns of the Telegraph for their exceed
ing liberality in purchasing their
New Years Address. We would make
a statement of their receipts, but it
would appear unreasonable.
Year: 1872

Our special correspondence from New
Orleans will be read with much in,
terest by most of our readers, to whom,
by the way, our correspondent is no
stranger. We have another letter from
him, which will be published next week.
Year: 1872

Irregulariy ani want of method are
only supportableIn in men of great learn
ing or genius, who are often too full to
be exact, and therefore choose to throw
down their pearls in heaps before the
reader, rather than be at the pains Of
stringing them.-Addi.on. Fl
Year: 1872

In vain do they talk of happiness
who never subdued an impulse in obe-
dience to a principle. He who never
sacrificed a present to future good, or
personal to a general onee can speak
Of happiness only as the blind, do Of
colors. Horace Mann.
Year: 1872

Do not talk about yourself or your
family, to the exclusion of other top
les. What if you are clever and lit
tie more so than other people, it may
not be that other folks will think so,
whatever they ought to do
Year: 1872

TIE WISH OF THE HEART. "A lit
tie deaf and dumb girl was once asked
by lady, who wrote the question on
slate; "What is prayer?" The little
girl took the pencil and wrote the reply:
Prayer is the wish of the heart" SO
it is. Fine words and beautiful verses
said to God do not make real prayer
without the sincere wish of the heart.
Year: 1872

COOP LANGuAGE.--Yeuny pcouTe
should acquire the habit of correct
speaking and ",ritinS, and abandon as
carr as possible any use of slang words
or phrases. The longer you pat this
off the more difficult the requirement
Of correct language will be; and if the
golden age of youth, the proper season
for the acquisition of language, be
passed in its abuse, the unfortunate
victim will most probably be doomed
to talk slang for life. You have mere
ly to use tho language which you read,
instead of the slang which you hear,
to form a case in agreement with the
best speakers and poets in the country
Year: 1872

A GOOD SToRY.-Florence, the come
dian, .elis capital story Of waiter at
one of the London taverns who was
sadly given to drink. A party of young
men determined to reform him, and
one day read an imaginary paragraph
from the paper relating terrible acci
dent, in which an inebriate, in blowing
out candle, was killed by the flame
igniting with the fumes of his breath.
Jerry pricked up his ears at this, and
requested that the paragraph might be
read to him again, which was done, to
the evident horror Of the poor man,
who Immediately went in search of the
cook to borrow prayer book Re.
turning with this, he expressed desire
to take solemn oath upon it, bemoan.
ed the ia ct that he had been sorry
tippler, and was bringing himself tC
ruin, and then swore that never again
so long as he lived, would he-attempt
to blow out candle.
Year: 1872

A poor Turkish slater, OF Constanti-
nople, being at work upon the roof of a
house, lost his footing and fell into the
narrow street upon man who CHANGED
to be passing at the time. The pedes-
trian was killed by the conclusion, while
the slater escaped without material in
jury.


A son Of the deceased caused the slater
to be arrested and brought before the
Cadi, where he made the most grave
charge, and claimed ample redress.


The Cadi listened attentively, and in
the end asked the slater what he had to
say in his defence.


dispenser OF Justice answered the
accused, in humble mood, sit is even as
this man says but God forbid that there
should be evil in my heart. l am apoor
man, and know not how 1 can make
amends"


The son Of the man who had been
killed thereupon demanded that con-
dgn punishment should be inflicted up
on the accused.


The Cadi meditated few moments,
and finally said:


at shall be so.'


Then to the slater he contiuued,-


"Thou shalt stand in the street where
the father Of this man stood when thou
did'st fall upon him."


And to the accuser he added
nj Oh
go upon the roof, and fall upon the cul
prit, even as he did fall upon thy father.
| Allan is great, y
Year: 1872

A Detroit thief went to the door of a
house, rang the bell and asked the
servant to call her mistress, as he had
particular business with her. The lady
came, when the stranger informed her
that Mr., naming the name on
the doorplate, had sent him to the
house to get twenty dollars which was
due him. But for one thing he might
have got the money. The lady's hus.
band had been dead seven years.
Year: 1872

A clergyman once preached a very
long sermon from the text:


Thou art weighed in the balance and
found wanting


After the congregation had listened
about an hour, some began to grow
weary and went out, others soon fol-
lowed, greatly to the annoyance of the
minister. Whereupon he stopped in
his sermon and said:


That is right, gentleman, as fast as
you are weighed pass OUT


No one else passed out.
Year: 1872

A cute Yankee went into a liquor
store, and asked for a half gallon Of
whiskey, to be poured into gallon jug.
This was done: but when payment was
demanded, the man refused, and the
liquor was emptied out. The would-be
purchaser had probably anticipated
something of this kind, as he had pre-
viously filled the jug half full of water.
AS he left the store his face was radiant
and his jug half full of drinks, nicely
mixed