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Year: 1872

the courts he found his judges busy In the
task of saving their own heads. His own Oh
fee was full of spies and traitors. Or the SIX
teen associates who had plotted with him III
the Board room, the boldest and the most IN
genious was dead Another, versed in all the
arts of corruption and legislative legerdemaln,
was an indicted felOn, trembling at the pros
pect of cell and striped jacket a thlrd
had quarreled with him rather than JOIN IN
scheme to swindle Fisks widow. Two or
three more were known to be on the point OF
desertion, and at the last only three stood by
their leader. 1t il bitter hour in the life OF
q man like Gould, who has learned to think
that every human being has his price, ana that
laws, and courts, and virtue can be Dought
and sold like merchandise, when he dls-
covers that gold has lost its purchasing
power, and there is after all superior force,
be it fear, or conscience, or public opinion,
or what you will, against which even the
purse of Fortunatus could do nothing. In
truth, to close observers it has been evident
for many months that such an hour for
Gould could not long be deferred. Fisk saw
the shadow Of the coming misfortune. Gould
himself had an ill-dcfined dread of it when
he compelled his pal to leave the Nice-Presl-
dcncy. The Office of the Erie Railway Com
pany ceased some time ago to be the hall Oh
wild revclry ard vulgar riot which 1t used to
be in Fisks prosperous days. The conspira-
tors sat around the table with blanched faces
and uneasy eyes, every man listening for the
constable at the door, and wondering whether
he could betray his fellows before he was
betrayed himself. We need not inquire just
how the revolution at last was brought about.
Revolutions always suppose previous state
of public feeling favorable to their purposes.
We know that for six months popular
hatred of fraud has been gathering strength,
and in this purified moral atmosphere scores
of gigantic wrongs have been crumbling into
ruins The Erie Ring was ready to fall to
pieces before it was fairly attacked by this
English combination and so with one we'll
aimed blow from q man whose habit it is to
strike to some purpose when ne strikes at all,
it is numbered with the scandals of the past.
Year: 1872

Hank" Smith, not content with some $4,000
$4,000 year Police Commissioner Is shown to be
directly sharing in the dirty drppings OF the Ring and
this the very time when he not only President OF
"a nominal Republican Association but was a momoer OF
the General Committee which Mr. Greeley presided
indeed was, If mistake not, member OF the sub
committee which nominated Mr Greeley for Chairman.
Hank" claims to have paid. in single year, more
than thousand dollars of these stealngs OF the Ring
directly toward keeping alive the Committee which had
Mr.. Greeley its head aud yet the latter Innocent gen
teman objects 10 being accused OF assocating with Tam
many Republicans!


ResponSe BY The 1ribune.-Mr. Hank" Smith
Gf that is the way to spell his name) was
never seen in the Union Republican General
Committee while Mr.. Greeley was its Chair
man, nor since. Mr.. G.'s recollection is that
he was elected to that Committee but never
took his seat in it, and soon resigned and let
another be chosen in his stead. That he was
never at any of the many meetings over which
Mr.. 6. presided, is morally certain. And that
he claims" to have paid $4,000 or any such
sum, for keeping alive the Committee which
chad Mr.. Greeley at its head" has not even a
shadow of probability.


But The Times has cried Hank Smith so
long and 80 necessarily that it seems high





Smith is Police Commissioner, elected by
Republican Legislature at time when his
intimate relations with Tweed ~ Co. were
well known and unconcealed. He was nOmi-
mated for that responsible post by the enemies
of Gov. Fcnton and TIE TRIBUNE, under the
lead of Thomas Murphy. We beliere that
money secured that nomination; but, since we
do not know, we will not charge it. lie was
made a member of the Republican State Com
mittce and of its Executive Committee by the
Murphy wing" of the party, in opposition to
that with which we acted and still act. If
his godfathers have not had all the use OF
him they bargained for, that is none of oar
business They put him intO the Police Com
mission; they now charge him over to us, and
demand that We get him out We decline, for
lack of power, and because it is none OF our
funeral.
Year: 1872

donot seem to us precisely the qualifications
which the Presidents enthusiastic Civil Service
message led us TO believe he would hereafter
seek in all appointments under the reform no
pledged himself to institute. What does the
amiablo President of the Civil Service Com
mission think of themY
Year: 1872

The New York Press on SEWARD
The Tribune says in every Court and
Cabinet on earth the tidings Of Stewards
death will come with something of 4 per-
sona shock. No day aborer. on drudgs
of the quill ever did more persistent and
wearisom work than that which this IA
vorte of the people and of fortune imposed
upon himself 1t was Stewards faith in
human nature, his confidence that other
men on the whole were as good as he was,
which led him to believe in and to support
the policy Of Andrcw Jackson for the
immediate restoration Of the South For
this he sacrificed his position in the Re-
publican party, and at tho election of Gra
without compliment or civilty, leit the
Department of State With his record
Of eminent and laborious services in his
youth for the cause Of humanity. and in
hi ripper years for the cause of Democracy,
his example of a life pure and unsnotted
in every social relation, his mourning
friends may confidently give NJ his fame
to the keeping OF the country be loved.
and his soul to the care Of the god he wor-
SHIPPED The Herald SAYS the country
loses a statesman who more than any
other shaped her destinies aud assisted
in the development Of her resources, The
World says he was in no sense great
man, but he was willy, dextarous and
plasible, aud acting a distinguished part
in the mighty controversies and tre'
mendous crisis, he will always be regarded
as the leading statesman ofa period more
fruitful in great events than in statesman
like penetration and vigorous abilities
The Times says he lived in the preecent,
but he lived for the future. or hin
more than Of any OF our later statesmen
except Lincoln. it must be said that ht
had unlimited future of the on,works
The Sun says his profound Judgment
coution and fertility Of expedieuts wer'
the qualities he moro unusually evncod
lie was shrewd aud conelliatory, rathe
than bold and mperious, but no will al
ways have the glory of having conducted
our foreign relations with wisdom, tena
city and success.
Year: 1872

The PIANo IN TURKEY Leopold De
Meyer, tho celebrated pianist had such an
experience in Turkey! He Was sent for,
when in Constant'noplc to thump out
some music before tho Sultan in the Ssra-
Clio. 1t wasn't an easy thing to do.
"Y ou are sent for says he. "at eight in
tao morning in order to play at three in
tho afternoon you wait seven hours in a
very ine gallery, where it is forbidden to
sit From time to time you are informed
Of what his hghness IS doing. His high.
ness has just got up-you must PROSTATE
yourself A little later you are told his
highness is taking his bath-you pros
tra,e yourself again His highness is
dressing-you reprostratc yourself. His
highness is taking his coffee and you re-
PROSTATE yourself at each Of these partic-
ulars more profoundedly than before. At
length, your piano is brought in. The
legs have been taken of so as not to iu-
jure the floor precious mosaic of rare
woods. The immense grand piano is
placed on five Turks The wretched
men support the crushing mass on their
knees. Why yVu -oy. L oan', pi"y ou
five Turk piano II is thought that
you hesitate be ause the instrument is
not horizontal a cushion is therefore
placed under the knees of the smallest
Turk No one supposes that sentiment
Of humanity makes You hesitate After
long explanation Of this refinement OF
civilization the piano is placed on its
own legs again. Tho Sultan appears.
After all sorts Of salams you are told to
play. You ask for chair; there is nc
chair No one ever sits in presence ol
his highuess." NJ. DeMeycr suppresse'
one detail, however. He played long
fantasia on his knees, and when at the
end, the Sultan said he must be very
tired, he convinced his highness Of the
contrary by moving around the gallery OF
his hands
Year: 1872

The LIGHTNING On THE CREST OF THE
Rocky MouNTAINs.-Gray's peak is the
home of the thunder. The lightning
knows it as the eagle knows his nest.
Being the highest OF all peaks of the Sier-
re, it attracts the clouds, which almost
daily gather round its head aud burst
upon II, so that it sometimes tries the
nerves of the boldest to run the gauntlet
OF these storms. At such times the whole
mountain scenes charged with electricity.
Several who have been caught there at
such moment told ne how it shot
through them ike needles; it buzzed
about their heads like bees; they could
hear it whistliog like gale through the
rigging Of ship. The guides, being
more accustomed to such things, are less
terrified, but tourists are sometimes pare
lyzed with terror if not with the shock,
and fall to the ground, unable TO move
Even the guides sometimes think it a
matter Of prudence to throw themselves
fiat upon their faces, not to present point
for the lightning to strike. The poor
brutes, taught by dumb instinct, turn
heads from the storm and let it beat. Ii
party were caught on the summit in
long snow storm, it is probable that they
would perish. In the binding drifts, it
would be impossible to find the path, and
no mortal strength could hold out for mar
hours. Such accidents do not occur,
because The guides are on the watch
when they see storm coming up, bid
all run for their lives. They fly with
speed, and come down often trembling
and afraid, as if, like Moses, they had
been up into the mount, into the cloud,
and seen the awful power of Goblet
ter of Rec. VI. Field.
Year: 1872

A Coop BUsrLE SroRY.-A mearry
party Of ladies and gentlemen had mar
row escape from terrible death among
the Thousand Islands Of the St. Lawrence
recently, but, as it turned out, they were
saved by the presence Of mind and h9ro-
ism Of one of the ladies. The way OF it
was this: They were out in a yacht at a
atP sa slS hour IN the @ evening when the CLOUD
distinguish objects on the water at a short
distance. They were sailing about
thoughtlessly, aud enjoying themselves
as such parties are in the habit Of doing
when suddenly dark object loomed up
before them, which was evidently large
steamer. A collision seemed inevitable,
unless the steamer could be signaled 10
change her course, as it was impossible
for the sailing craft to do SO. The party
were in terrible dilemma, as,exccpt 4 few
matches, there seemed to be no means at
command to produce light. The young
ladies', except one, screamed with terror,
and fearful catastrophe seemed on the
point of consummaton. A slight rustl-
ing, however, was observed in the dirrec-
ton of the silent young ladey, No one
could see what she was doing, but she soon
handed roll of paper to one Of the gem
tlemen. In moment it was ablaze, the
steamers course was changed, and the
party were saved. When they recover
ed from their fright there was naturally
much speculation as to where that impor
tant roll of paper came from,and it final
ly leaked out that the fair one had hero
ically sacrificed her hustle to secure the
safety OF her companions. The Incl lent
has given rise to a good deal of good-na-
turd gossip, and abundantly proves that
even lady's hustle is not without its
place when occasion requires.
Year: 1872

The Court of Pardons has rejected the
appeal of five Communist prisoners who
were condemned to death by the Versail-
les Commission. The sentence of the
Commission is ordered to be carried into
effect
Year: 1872

1t never pays to fret and growl,
When fortune seems our foe;
The better bred will push ahead
And strike the brave blow. g..


For luck is work,


And those who shirk
Should not lament their doom,


But yield the play


And clear the way
That better men have room.
1t never pays to wreck the health
In drudging after gain,
And he is sold who thinks that gold
Is cheapest bought with pain.


An humble lot, .,...


A cosy cot, ......
Have tempted even kings,


For station high,


That wealth will buy,
Not oft contentment brings.
1t never pays blunt refrain
Well worthy Of a song,
For age and youth must learn this truth
That nothing pays that's wrong.


The good and pure


Alone are sure
To bring prolonged success, @s


While what is right,


- In Heavens sight
Is always sure to bless.
Year: 1872

The effect of mixing with new
people. VINO have new ideas and new
methods cf thought, is very salntary.
Always to see the same people do
the same things. feel the same way,
produces stagnant condition OF the
mind and heart that is very distress
ing to behold. There are thousands
of invalids who might be greatly
benefited by getting away from
home. if only for a short time. to
mix with strangers, and be touched
with magnetism of the great world
as it courses in its accustomed
rounds. And there are mental and
moral invalids, vino need the same
change to ger their minds and hearts
enlarged. and let in a little more OF
the great light of life. Outside IN
huences are very valuable to those
who at home have been we'll trained
bv healthful Influences in early
youth, so that they can avoid the
snares and pitfalls into which those
who so blindly often fall.
Year: 1872

The nomination of the Hon. Charles Sumner
for Governor of Massachusetts,, by the Demo-
cratic and Liberal Republican Conventions, is
ono of the most curious political anomalies to
which the present chaotic condition of parties
has given rise. While it is a striking illustra-
ton Of the fact that politics like misery make
strange bedfelows, it also demonstrates the
sincerity and earnestnesS with which the Mas
sachusetts democrats have accepted the liberal
republican alliance and thsir willingness to
clasp hands" over political "chasm" which
if not bloody has been always very wide aud
deep. Mr.. Summer a whig originally, and
afterwards all abol.ionist, bearing the demo-
cratic standard which at Tho last election was
borne by John Quincy Adams, is one Of those
events which it required the oYerturnings and
up-heavalS of the present canvass to bring to
pass. The rest of the State ticket with the
exception of the nomination for Secretary Of
State is made up exclusively Of democrats.-
The Liberal Republican Convention which uni
ted with tue democrtic in the formation of the
ticket was presided over by Gen. n. P Banks
With Sumner and Banks on one side and
Grant and Butler on the other, it must be said
that The issue in Massachusetts, is fairly made
up, and the popular verdict will be looked for
with interest not unmingled with curiosity
Ball. San.
Year: 1872

a. Of -T---


Mulhtud.s of men and women have made
Their, eyes weak for life by the too free use of
the eyesisbt reading small print and doing IiOe
sewing. In view Of these things. it. we'll to
Observs the following rules in the use OF tho
eyes: a.,,..


Avoid all sudden changes between light and
darkness.


Never read by twilight on very cloudy
day.


Never sleep so that on waking tho eyes
shall open on the light Of the window.


Do not use the eyesight by light SO scant
that it req uires an effort to discriminate


Never read or sew directly in front Of the
light Of the window or door.


1t is b-st to have light fall from above OBJ
liqusly over the loft shoulder.


Too much light creates glare and pain and
confuses the sight. The moment you are sen
sibe Of an effort TO distinguish, that moment
stop and talk, walk or ride


As the sky is blue and the earth green, it
would seem that the ceiling should be blush
tinge, the carpet green, and the walls Of some
mellow tint


The moment you are instnctivcly prompted
to rub the eyes, that moment cease using
them.


II the eyelds are glued together on waking
do not forcibly open them but apply the sail
va with the finger aud then wash your eyes
and face with warm water.
Year: 1872

He will justify our expectations, and show
himself the best type OF President.


He will drive out of Office the columns Of
corrupt employees, as honesty will DO his only
guide.


His conduct will serve as good copy, to
be followed close.


Matter of interest will always call his atten-
tion.


He will change the rules Of the present Ad
ministration, and will substitute gold coins for
paper.


He will plane dooh ell difficulties which
arise with other nations.


Our form of government will be solid un-
der his hands, and will give a good impression
amongst foreign nations, who will be convinced
that the American people can be governed
without the uss of lead


He will not approve any act imposing heavy
taxation.


No blank page will be found in the story Of
his administration


At his Inauguration he will have Chase
alongside of him; and at the White House no
change will be made in the furniture.


He will require of an applicant proof of
honesty and capacity, which he will carefully
reriSe himself.


And in the composition of his Cabinet he
will have no slsg character.-Ne,g Orleans
Picayune.
Year: 1872




In the mountains ofths Tyrol It's the custom
Of the women and children to come out when
it is bedtime TO sing their national songs until
they heap their husbands, fathers and brothers
answer them from the hills on their return
home. On the shores Of the Adriatic such
custom prevails. There all the wives Of the
fisherman come down about sunset and sing &
melody, After singing the first stanza they
listen awie for the answering strain from Of
the water and continue to sing and listen til
the well known voices come borne on the tido
telling that the loved ores arc almost home
How sweet to the weary fisherman as the shad-
cws gather round them must bo the songs Of
the loved ones at home who sing 10 cheer him I;
and how they strengthen and tighten The bonds
that bind together these humble dwelIsrs by
the sea Truly, it is among the lowly in
this world that we fad some Of the most beau
tiful customs in practice.
Year: 1872

This company steadily pursued two great practical
o"u' FIRST.


To pace the security its policies beyond the power OF
adverse CONTINGENCIES Nothing containing any element
of hazard truly safe unless than apparently safe


purely mutual company has resource whatever be-
yond premiums charged upon It's polices wherefore
these premiums must be apparently higher than any
foresecn contingency will exhaust or future solvency
In peril rao..-


To rcducc the actual outlay OF its members for their
policies 70 the lowest possible rate. To accomplish
thiS and vet mautain that perfect security without
which all insurance Is dclusfon, II charges nomina!
premium entirely ample for any contingency, ana
higher tn II expects to really need ana then
10 practically reduce this premium in each year TO


the actual sscs Of the company for the time belng
ana take from the policy holder more than present
conditions demand, IL allows him TO retain from ~ 70
so per cent of the first premium as permanent cred
or loan and TO retain from each subsequent premium
that portion the previous years fun premium actually
proved to be surplus; so that at no time does tue
compan ytakc from him a higher actual premium than


carry the risk for the year. and provide the
REINSURANCE fund, .
each member has his insurance at Its exact cost


us rate Of expense has been the beginning less
than that OF other companies its mortality has been
favorable and its rate OF interest high as can be
had upon investments Of the highest order.


II Is believed that In the accomplishment Of these
two great purposes the company has had no superior
'o"'pe10'' JAMES GOODWIN. President


JAcoB L. GRrryF, Secretary.
Year: 1872

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ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July IL, 1872.


fearful tragedy occurred in this city this alter
noon about four O'Clock, at what is COM
monty. known as the "Old Break OF Day
House," kept by John Mclaughlin. The place
has been for years notorious as the home of
the most vicious characters. Gilbert Mclaughlin,
the son OF the proprietor while delirious it is sup
posed nom the effects OF an incipent fever, or from
some other cause, shot his stepmother fatally,
ana wounded man employed to take
care Of him. The murderer, according
to the testimony thus far gathered was
under the hallucination that there was design
against his own life, and he took position ON the
second floor at the head or the main staircase with
duelling pistol In his hand.


Mrs. Mclaughlin locked herself into the front par
lor and waved her handkerchief and called
OF young Mclaughlin, to come up stairs Jewett
endeavored to do so. but retired after receiving
bullet through his arm.


Then ensued fearful struggle on the part OF
the woman In the room Co defend her life
against the madman outside. Her. old and
OF the house, unaware OF what was going on, or at
least unable to interfere Jewett raised an alarm.
eeemed most unaccountaby dilatory in interfering.
The unfortunate woman placed herself against the
room door to hold 1t firm.


panels and fired through twice. 1t s thought that
one of the bullets passed through the body Of the
tnss size dragged herself over M to 0a the win shn
dow, near which the corpse was found.
It may be that she was struck while attempting
kicked In the panel and reached through to take
aim In firing the last shot.


tiOn to escape from the associations OF his youth
but lacked strength Of mind TO do so. He was clad
In nightgown during the whole array and re.
fused to allow any clothes to he put on him after
bis arrest.
Year: 1872

From the Masson (Ohio) Independent, July iol


The NEW YORK HERALD has evinced no ordinary
degree Of enterprise in fitting out and sending forth
an expedition to find DR.. Livingstone, the great
traveller I'm Africa, concerning whom the civilized
world seems anxious to know something
whether he is living, where he is,
what ne has discovered, and many other
of the mission and after long and dihgent search
he is reported TO have found the great explorer
somewhere in the interior OF Africa A glowing ac-
count IS given In late date OF the HERALD Of the
meeting between the searcher and the sought; but
some lighting had to be done before the work was
DR.. Livingstone IL well, has made many grand dts
coveries, but refuses to return home before two
more years of travel