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Year: 1875

In the twenty-four hours following


the accession of the empire, all those,


it is said, who are now walking with au


uneasy air ON the line of the Boulevards


would be at the post allotted them in


anticipation, and ready to enter on


their duties. In twenty-four hours all


those too ripe or unripe fruits which


the wind of the fourth of September
shook off from their imperial tree,


would disappear from the throng of
the Boulevards to find themselves in
the four corners of the country, there
to enforce the regulations of the new
government. Outside this not yet in
stalled staff, the empire already com.
mands a certain number of partisans
now in Office, who are quite ready to
facilitate the task of the morrow to the
new eomers. In addition to these func-
tionaries, the empire reckons deputies,
great dignitaries, writer's and artists.
For some day it has possessed n,atahai
of France ready to range himself under
its hag-so, at least the Bonapartists
allege- and reserving himself from this
momentfor more prominent role than
that of simple marshal Of France. In
the last place, the Prince Imperial hav-
ing been reproached with being too
young and the empire with having no
allies, there has been a talk for some
days with marked persistency, though
Year: 1875

"Fay, writing TO the Louisville


Couli6r-Journal of how money is made


at the treasury department, says: Take


a one dollar treasury note aud look at


it. There is fine steel engraving of


Wasbiogton-the man, not the city, in


the middle of the note. In the left


hand corner there is The Landing of


Columbus There is fine lace-work for


the denominations, and the note has a


lace.work border. Different artisans


make these designs. 1t is not all the


work Of one engraver, for each one has


his speciality. NJ eDgrayer can make
two plates exactly alike, no more than
the same man can paint wo portraits so
alike but what there will be some little
shade or line In one that does not exist
In the other. So, after the engravers
make designs for the notes and the
secretary has accepted the design, the
plate be ng Of hard metal is subjected
to cylinder of solid steel, the metal of
which is softer than the plate. The
cylinder is laid n the plate and sub.
jee ed to pres ure of from one to
twenty tons. As the plate is depressed,
so are the figures and characters raised
on the cylinder, which then undergoes
a hardening process, and the plates for
the notes are taken from the cylinder.
From these all our notes are printed.
By this process every note printed is
exactly alike and eeunterfeits can be
easily detected. These plates and cyl.
inders can be used constantly for three
when the plates are retouched
oy skilIful workmen, who have an
apartment especially devoted to their
branch of work. In this room there
are many beautiful specimens of fine
steel engravings, for our country took
5he prize at Vienna for such work"
Year: 1875

and has been travestied until it's capa-


biities are about exhausted, Of fcourse


it did duty the other day, but the most


ingenious funny man cannot make


muoh out of it now. It is a deal easier


to start entirely original Jokes !; to say,


as one newspaper does, that Washing


ton combed his own hair when he was
only five years old, parting it behind
with wonderful precision ;; or that he
never got up in the morning at 6 o'clock,
and howled because his breakfast wasn't
ready or that when he whistled his
mouth had sanity expression rarely
seen this side of Paradise = while ore
editor actually speaks in free and
easy way of C. w. and another
thinks it a pity be had no middle
name u"
Year: 1875

hANG VI ~ ~
Danbufy News.


A Danbury man is confident that in
time passenger trains will be run at the
rate of mile minute. He is evolving
a plan for taking on passengers without
stopping the train, and thus save this
time in running. He thinks a rack
formed Of scoop made of netting, with
back to it, and horizontal bar 10
inches below, will do it. This is TO be
attached to the car and worked on
powerful hinge. He was in MerrilTs
grocery with o rough model ofhis machine
last evening, explaining its working to
an interested auditory. His idea is to
have the passengers stand in line on
the station platform, with their backs to
the approaching train, and near enough
to where it will pass to bring them
within range of the scoop. On the ap-
proach of the rack the horizontal bar
strikes the expeetant passenger in the
hollow back of the knees, which causes
him to lop backwards, when he is caught
in the scoop and whirled into the car,
and the next rack back takes the next
forward passenger, and so on until all
are taken up.


"How are you going to land them
people who stop at way stations2 asked
O disagreeable person who was sitting
on soap box,


Land emp" cried tho inventor in a
tone of unqualified disgust Who said
anything about landing emf That's
their own lookout, guess. A railroad
takes them to the place where they are
going, an that's all it agrees to do. !
spose you'd expect o railroad company
| TO hDnt you up hotel, an carry yoHF
trunk Up to the room, an cock your
supper an tuck yoH in bed, an, wind up
your watch, wouldn't yer and the
speaker glared at the interrupier with
such intensity as to cause him to shrink
up fully one-half.


"A hogs a hog wherever you're a
mind to put HIM" exclaimed the inven-
tor, as he picked up his model and
straigbtwsy left the store
Year: 1875

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Times writes; II had, the other
day, singular example, singular de-
monstration Of the effect produced by
political excitement when il takes pos
session of women. was invited by one
of my friends to be present with him at
private meeting He took me into
sumptuous house, where a young and
handsome lady OF very nervous dis.
position and passionately addicted to
political discussion, had been for some
time in a state OF latent somnambul;sm,
during which she related with surprising
accuracy OF language the visions which
passed before her mind, ard which we're
the resnlt Of the passion with which she
had followed political events since the
fall Of the Empire. She had really &C.
quired a kind of extraordinary percep.
ton of things, and she, so to say, read
my thoughts when had placed my hand
inside hers, The friend who had brought
me having asked me to question hes,
put to her, in my turn, the famous ques.
tion, How do you think all this will
end2 was curious to know how far
could go the effect of an obstinate pre-.
occupation on the overexcited system
of nervous woman Ny expectation
was not deceived, and the answer which
she made was singular mixture of re.
lection and imaginary conclusions. 1t
was something like lucid dream based
on reality. She appeared to be looking
in front Of her and narrating what she
saw She saw the whole nation pro
ceeding to ballot for new Assembly
at Versailles. The Assembly decided, ia
the first place, that it should
return to Paris, and it put
to vote the continuation Of Marshal Mac.
Mahons powers, The Chief of the
Cabinet intervened to declare that the
Marshal considered The vote OF the 2Oth
of Novenber, 1873, as incommutable.
The President of the Assembly, NJ.
Grevy-at least her description OF him
made US think that it was he--divided
the House on the question whether it
should continue the discussion, despite
the protest OF the Chief of the Cabinet.
The Assembly, by large majority,
decided to take no notice of the objee.
ton. Immediately the whole Cabinet,
followed by part of the Assembly, left
the hall After their departure the dis.
cussion continued At this moment a
message is brought from the Marshal
declaring the Assembly is dissolved. An
indescribable uproar follows upon the
reading of this message. The Assembly
decides that the President is guilty Of
high treason. Here the Schehezerade
lost sight Of her vision for a moment.
The man who acted the part of magnet
izer pressed her hand She continued
her narrative. She found herself twenty.
four hours alterward within the walls Of
Paris, where she witnessed a terrible
struggle She saw on one side the
representatives OF the people armed with
their insignia, and on the other the
soldiers OF the army commanded by the
Marshal himself Suddenly she uttered
a piercing cry--one OF the Generals had
fallen; the other, who was next to him,
assumed the command. The struggle
concluded by the triumph of the army,
and by the proclamation Of the General
who bad taken the command. We asked
her for the name of this General. She
refused to give it, saying she did not
wish to point him out beforehand to the
bullet of some fanatic.
Year: 1875

The Chinese are victims Of two great
vices, each Of which they appear TO be
incapable of shaking OFF; these are
opium aud gambling. A Chinaman can
no more give up his taste for the cursed
drug than be could give up his ",Joss "
Year: 1875

A special meeting of both boards OF the city
government was held yesterday afternoon to
take some action in regard to the death OF the
late Councilman Thurston. The two boards
met in Joint convention and Councilman Whit
ten offered the following resolutions OF respect
to Councilman Thurston:


Whereas it has pleased God since the last meeting
of the CITY Council to remove from our midst one Oh
our members, therefore


Resoiued, That while the death of good man ev-
er carries its saddeng influence to the hearts made
desoate by the bereavement 1t cannot fail 70 nave ts
appropriate effect upon those associated with hlm IN
other relations Of life and that as members OF tne
CITY Council of which he was valued and useful
member we cannot but recognize the death OF Ed,
ward Thurston a great loss to the City Councii;
The memory of such a man must be respected py al,
who regard integrity of purpose, honesty OF lie ana
an impartial and liberal judgment in matters aect-
ing his fellows constituting the best elements Oh
true manhood. .
fanera and that these resolves shall be entered up
on the city records, and copy be transmitted 10 Ills
sorrOwing family.


At the conclusion of the reading OF the reso'
lutions Alderman Sampson arose and spoke IN
a yery feeling manner of the worth OF the de-
ceased. He said that he knew him we'll, and in
his death this community would lose valued
citizen and an honest man. He had known
him for years and always knew him to be per-
fectly upright in all his dealings.


The resolutions were unanimously passed.


The funeral will take place at two o'clock
this afternoon from the late residence of the
deceased. The members of the City Council
will meet at the City Building at p o'clock to
attend the funeral.
Year: 1875

Mr.. ToTMAN's CoNDITIoN.-We are informed
by DIR. Tewksbury-one in consultation in the
case of Totman-that the lower portion of the
thigh bone was broken into fifteen pieces
and the fracture extending into the cavity of
the knee joint-a circumstance of rare occur
renee from a single fall, the injury being so
extensive that no treatment could be adopted
but amputaton of the leg. We learn he was
offered the privilege of being taken into the
Maine General Hospital, but his friends pre-
ferred to have him at home, yet he is a poor
man and hardly able to incur the expenses Of
sickness. We are glad however, to hear that
funds have been raised among his friends for
his assistance, and that his situation and con-
dition last evening was as favorable as could
be reasonably anticipated.
Year: 1875

PEEP O'DAY.-Music Hall was crowded last
evening by large audience who were anxious
to see the pleasing drama entitled Peep
O'Day." Every reserved seat was sold early IN
the day, and during the evening tickets were
sold for standing room only. The play was
we'll put Oh and called forth often and loud ap-
plause. The Catholic Union Will reaiize
handsome sum from the efforts of few OF us
members in getting up this entertainment IL
seems as though the play could be given to full
b h,uses the remainder of the week.
Year: 1875

PURGAToRIAL PUNIsHaEST.-Four or five
miserable prisoners were confined in the
First staton-bouse last night, where the Their
mometer stood at about 100 degrees. One of
the most horrible punishments man can be
made to endure is 10 be confined in cell
there, so hot and close are they. For that
reason the kind hearted officers do not con-
fine prisoners who can be safely trusted
otherwise.


An inspection Of the First station.house
by members of the grand jury or by men,
bers of the Common Council will convince
them that improvements are necessary for
the accommodation, in civilized manner, of
the prisoners, to say nothing OF the comfort
of officers and men Of the police force
on duty. The pestiferous Jail" is bad
enough in hot weather; but the First sta
tion-housc is worse, 50 far as heat is con.
cerned. In respect to cleanliness it needs
no betterng.
Year: 1875

Is acknowledged and recommended by physicians
and apothecares to be the best purifier and cleanser
OF the blood yet discovered and thousands speak In
In Its praise who have been restored to health.
Year: 1875

TIE PoLiTICs OF CITIEs.-The increasing
tendency of our population to cOngregate
in cities which has received new illustra-
ton in the recent State census OF New
York, besets the politics of the country
with danger which grows constantly more
alarming. During the first half century of
the Republic our population was chiefly
agricultural, with great approach to
equality in property, intelligence and
morals. The scum and dregs which form
so large part of all city populations were
almost unknown. But at present the
dangerous classes in cities often hold the
balance of power, and it has become a SER
ious question whether we can preserve our
institutions without interposing checks on
the power Of demagogues over the criminal
population. The art of politics in great
city like New York, for example, has de-
generated into the creation or maintenance
Of organizations for enabling crafty lead
ers to consolidate large masses of the lowest
class Of voters in a compact phalanX, to be
moved at the beck of one dictator or a few
obligators or u few oligarchs. The Tammany
organization is a case in point. 1t was
easily controlled by Tweed; it is controlled
with equal ease by Mr.. Kelly; both main
tain their ascendancy by the same disrepu-
table means of favoring the wishes OF the
worst part Of the population.-N. 7. Herahf.
Year: 1875

The Chicago Tcnes says: "There is
one, and only one, possible way in which
the democratic generals may snatch victory
from the jaws of defeat. 1t consists in the
resumption of specie payment and coin
tender before the Presidential election. 1t
is the only chance, the only possible ground
Of hope which the democrats have to elect
the next President
Year: 1875

Ex-senator Schurz does not think the
rag baby is dead yet. He said in an inter
view with reporter of the Herald on Friday
that the majority against imitation was not
large enough to induce its advocates to
abandon the cause, and that the friends Of
honest money must continue the fight with
undiminished vigor.
Year: 1875

How TO HAVE G0oD CIDER.-Prof. Hors-
ford. of Harvard University, has published
a receipt for improving and preserving
cider. by means of which the progress OF
the vinous acetic lamentations may be
arrested at pleasure, and the cider preserved
in Just such a state as may be desired. 1t
is this:


"Put the new cider into clean casks or
barrels, and allow it to ferment from one
to three weeks, according as the weather
is cool or warm. When it has attained to
lively fermentation, add to each gallon
three fourths of a pound of white sugar,
and let the whole terment again until 1t
possesses nearly the brisk pleasant taste
which it is desirable should be permanent.
Pour out quart of the cider and INK with
it one-quarter of an once OF sulphlte OF
lime for every gallon the cask contains:
Stir it until it is intimately mixed, ana
pour the emulsion into the liquid. Agltate
the contents of the casl thoroughly Tor
few moments, then let 1t rest that the cider
may settle. Fermentation will be arrested
at once, and will not be resumed. 1t may
be bottled in the course of few weeks,
or it NAV be allowed to remain in the cask
and used on draught. If bottled, it will
become a sparkling cider of surprising eX-
cellence."


Professor Horsford was the first to use
sulphite of lime for this purpose, and to
him is due the credit of first calling atten-
ton to its usefulness. 1t is in no respect
deleterious, as the sulphate, into which the
sulphite is changed by the liberation of
sui phurous acid, is entirely insoluble, and
remains at the bottom of the vessel. Re
member, it is the sulphte of lime not sui
phate, must be used -Germanto,cls Telegraph.
Year: 1875

Had the majority for Hayes been 10000
instead of 1000 the Hards could have
counted upon an easy victory over the
Softs, but now there is no probability that
they can escape desperate struggle in
their National Convention and its weaken
ing influences upon their prospects in the
residential campaign.-Ioledo Blade (RcP.)
Year: 1875

Offers to the citizens of Smyrna and vicinity the most
complete assortment of new and choice NOVELTIES
for Fall and Winter to be found no where else
on the Peninsula, and at the lowest prices


for CASH.
Year: 1875

MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION.


The TammAny Committee Organization met yes
terday afternoon In the basement or Tammany Halh
John Kelly presiding. After preliminary busi-
ness touching the different districts report was sub
mitted by the Committee Address In 1t the COM
mittee set forward the following rules to govern the
action or the democratic body Of New York in the
ing Presidential campaign and In an especial manner
in the city They resolved that as rapid tran
sit seemed be the recognized desire Of the citizens OF
the metropolis and 1t would in many respects be OF
advantage the taxpayers OF this county ana the peo
pie residing within the city limits they should en-
deavor 10 promote so far as they able, the end5
Of parties proposing such enterprises They also deter
mined that the democratic party IN this CITY should en-
deavor to advocate the claims OF rapid transit compa
and draw public attention to the necessity OF ad
vaDcing il as much as possible.


Considerable attention paid 70 the late address
OF the President OF the United States, ana II was re-
solved to treat udged and uncalled for his inter-
ference in religious matters and the intention he mani
tests of making his platform In the coming campaign
one of sectaran rather than political principles Ihey
decided that the precedent set by the Chief Magistrate
OF the nation Of introducing religious controversy into
party discussion could only be productive OF
ieeng among the people, and would tend
to incte a spirit OF sectaran bigotry, which
years ago instrumental IN bringing about re-
suits disastrous alike 10 the government and 10 the
public a. large They reprobated in the same manner
the attempt 10 make political capital out OF individual
bias, and claimed that the latest action Of the repuo
lcan party calculated TO sow dssension among
the people and 10 thwart the ends OF the federal cons
tuition.


Considerable discussion cnsued about phrases and
details of the address, which was finally decided by
VOTE the stood being referred for consld
GRAFTON to the General Committee at their next meet
ing. Action next taken touching the approaching
primaries and the new committees, which, according TO
the latest dctum of the organization TO be almost
doubled in Assembly Districts. Various gentle
made remarks about the course to be pursued in
choosing members and then the Organization Commit
Year: 1875

FoRr WASHINGTON n. Y, Dec. 19-124o A. NJ


Three deaths have occurred from typhoid at the Deaf
and Dumb Asylum in Carmansvie and have not been
made public One is that OF young man named
CASTOR, aged twenty-five, and another is Miss
Schenck, aged eighteen. These two persons were
pupils and in love with each other, but were
permitted be engaged to each other by the rules
OF the institution; also boy OF eight years OF age
whose name cannot get night did not get any
information from the Office OF the Asylum. The deaths
following each other quickly. have endcavorcd
cannot


Miss Schenck lovely girl and endeared to all in
the asylum and CASTOR was pupil Of high standing
and character. IL said there Is gross mismanage-
ment in the institution, and gross carelessness has
resulted in the cases have given. More will die.
Year: 1875

Shortly after nine O'Clock last night FIRE broke out
in the liquor saloon OF Thomas RUSSELL at No 65
Eighth avenue Before it could be cxtinguished the
stock damaged TO the extent Of 1000 and the
building $500. The cause Of the fire is unknown.
Year: 1875

Charles Ran, machnist while under the influence Of
liquor fell into the water at pier No 27 East River last
night He rescued from drowning by Officer Lamb,
of the Fourth precinct who jumped into the water
after him. Ran grateful to Lamb but Lamb, con-
scious of duty under extreme circumstances,
walked Ran to the Oak street station house, where he
was locked up for intoxication-
Year: 1875

+ Golden hair is such a dear little girl.
Tam sure you would every one love her
you knew her-she is so merry and sun
ny. When she comes in it is like shim-
r,er of bright sunshine Her mamma
says that is partly because of the floating,
shining, yellow hair, and calls i: her
precious fleece of gold;' but think it
is also because she has such gentle, low
ing spirit that it fairly shines out from the
dear little face and earnest eyes She is
thoughtful child, and sometimes says the
queerest and funniest things. How you
would laugh if you conld hear them! I
will just tell you one OF her odd sayings:


She is very eager to learn and to UNDER
stand everything well, and keeps some
one busy most of the time reading, talk
ing, and explaining. One evening man.
ma had been reading to her about this
greet earth ball of ours, its size and forM,
its motions, and how the great mountains
are no higher, according to the size of
the earth, than the little pimples on the
rind of the orange, or the valleys any
deeper than the tiny indentations between.
This most puzzled and interested her, and
she begged mamma to explain again and
again. -


She got large orange and put the act
i've little brain to hard study, trying to
understand the comparative difference
between the bumps on the orange and the
! mountains on the earth. ,.~
Mamma told her carefully, as she sat
rubbing her little hand slowly and
thoughtfully over the orange. After a
while she looked up brightly and said


oh, l know! If a great angel should rub


his hand over the earth this way, it would
feel just like an orange to him."


EAT the orallz C, my DEAR" said nam
ma.-Hearth and Home.