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Year: 1875

The following incident in the life of
Madame MacMahOn is related: In the mid
die Of the winter Of 1888 a FIRE broke out
in the female seminary at Limoges, France,
and spread with such rapidity that it was
feared all the inmates would perish. Sud
denly there was a cry that one little girl
had been left in her room. As the excited
spectators were beginning 10 pray for the
unfortunate child, a tall girl, with dis
heVeled blonde hair and flowing night
gown, cut through the crowd, and, with a
shrek Of an save herT' that rose above
the sound Of cracking timbers and falling
masonry, dashed into the doorway. A
loud hurrah that was prolonged to the echo
only to be repeated again attracted the at
tentiOn of the devOtees, and the pale-faced
girl was seen skipping through the flames
with the terrified child. A few days there
after King Louis Philippe sent the heroine
a gold medal for her bravery, and a captain
Of the French army, who had witnessed
the girls pluck, begged an Introduction.
The captain is now President of France
and the brave girl Madame MacMahOn.
Year: 1875




q Atlanta.


Correspondence Chattanooga Commercial.


As We crossed the bridge over the Chat
Aahooenee river, one Of the party said: Il
passed Ihrough this section with a wagon
IN loOo, after the war elOsed. l crossed
the river at a ferry below this bridge. Near
the ferry came across a man Of middle
age, who seemed to be living on the road
near the ferry. A conversation ensued in
regard 70 the ferries and fords across the
ChattahOOehee river near Atlanta. This
gentleman said that there we're very few
practicable foTds on the river for many miles
above Atlanta. he further said that Joe
Johnston had sent for him a short
time before he was removed
from command at Atlanta, and
that he was required to give information
as to practicable fords and ferries above
Atlanta; that a ford known 10 but few, but
which was, as he knew, safe and not too
deep for artillery was selected, and that
two other fOrds, not so safe for artillery,
were also selected. The Federal army was
at the time on the south side Of the river,
and did not use the fOrds Of which be
spoke. He further said that on one Occa-
sion he was ordered to be ready to take
charge OF pioneers; to dig down the bank,
and make road for artillery at the best
ford, but the order was countermanded
without explanation. That the wagons Of
JOhnston's whole army were put in order,
packed with ten days ratiOns, and the
men ordered to cook five days ratiOns at
another time, when he had orders to pre-
pare the same road and ford. When Joe
Johnston was removed he was still under
orders to be ready to 60 to that ford, etc
The man seemed to be intelligent and re-
liable, and expressed as his opinion that
Joe Johnston was preparing 10 march rap
idly out Of Atlanta, cross the ChattahoOchee,
and perhaps make a stand at KennesaW.
A great many questions would arise at
once as TO feeding his army at Kennesaw.
Yet as Joe Johnston, in his narrative, has
failed to give his plan for defense when he
was removed, any theory on the subject
will interest the reader. Johnston owes it
to his own military reputation to give the
world the benefit Of his plans for the i'm
mediate future at the date Of his removal.
Year: 1875

affair. No time was lost in dispatching an
engine along the line to look for the cOur-
ageous little girl. Fortunately, to the
great relief Of the girls mother and. her
friends, who were in a sad plight at the
station, she suddenly put in an appearance
at home, with but a few scratches as a re-
membrance Of her rash act.
Year: 1875

TIE Indiana Courts hold that the fact
Of a girls being engaged % several gentle
meu at once does not bar her from the PRIV
iisge Of suing each one in succession for
breach Of promise. This opens up a new
industry.
Year: 1875

factionaI differences or adlIlatioos-reGard-
ing unity Of purpose aud harmony Of action,
~ iadispsnssbly nscssssry to party success


In nearly every county ofthe State there
is something in the nature Of personal
feeling, or i'll will, the tendency of which
is to ostracise certain parties for personal
reasons, and to destroy the unity and har-
monious action which ought to character
ize the party. We are glad to observe
here tendency to wipe out all that may
have occurred in the past to ALLEVIATE in.
dividuals and to form factions. Many
things have transpircd here within the
last six years that are not creditabie eth
er to the heads or the hearts of those who
were the most prominent actors, and it is
time that all divisions based upon moth.
ing more substantial nor worthy than per.
sonal feeling should be healed, and the
party reorganized upon the basis Of q po-
litical equality of all who profess faith In
its principles and desire its continuance
In power.


We have with great haste and as much
brevity as we could,-elaborated the Now
er County Platform, believing that it will
be of interest not only to our more imme.
dlate readers but to the thousands to whom
this number of the TRANSCRIPT will be sent.
We hope that Republicans will consider
carefully the reasons why they should
still continue to support the party, and not
suffer thousands to be misled by specious
arguments. There is no safety but in our
own ranks.
Year: 1875

1t was almost universally admitted that
the Bank of California, before its failure re-
gulated the politics of all the Pacific States
so vast was the power OF the money
which it handled. What was true in re-
gard to that institution, is true in princi-
pie universally The potency of money
is employed-not alone in developing the
physical resources Of the country. but in
shaping legislation favorably to the con-
summation of its schemes. Where capi.
tai is aggregated in such quantities as to
undertake the management of corpora.
tons for mining, manufacturing, shipping
freighting, and to assume the carrying
forward Of national enterprises, such as
the construction Of Inter.Oceanic Rail
roads, the laying of submarine telegraphs
and the building Of facilities for the &C.
commodation of Inter State commerce, it
wields an influence upon local and ma.
tional legislation, which is so immense as
to be practically incomprehensablc, and


what is true ofthat influence thus applied,
is equally true of the power of associat-
ed capital in shaping local politics, and
controlling the votes of individuals. The
money power ofthis country has concen-
trated itself upon the home population
with a directness, and degree of persist
ency heretofore unknown in this vicinity.
There are but very few voters in this
country, if they owe anything, that have
not had their Indebtedness assigned as a
reason Why they should or should not sup
port some particular political movement.
We make no war against the legitiment
employment of money. Rightly used, it
is q great blessing. but if it relieves the
wants ofthe masses, temporarily, and cna.
bles the people to live while the products
of their labor are maturing and ripening
for the market, it possesses no virtue by
which it Is entitled to control mans &C.
tions or to give tendency to the political
action of the country. Those who borrow
it,pay IN kind full equivalent for its use,
and they arc under no obligation to serve
those Of whom they hire, but the people
need educating upon this point. The man
who holds the most notes, is regarded as
being able to control the most votes,-
hence In an emergency such as has just
passed, he is always out among his debt
ors. The time is coming when men are
to be emancipated from the bondage Of
money brokers, and enftanchised:with all
the rights which pertain to an honorable
citizenship.
Year: 1875

anything in the manner Of their selection
with which any can hnd fault, and there
there being no occasion for dissatisfaction,
and none for an alienation OF that candid
support which Is due nom all factions OF
the party, We hive = right to expect for
the ticket a cordial support from all who
professito be republicans. 30 =
Year: 1875

The Republican. Convention Of this
county held here last week adopted an
excellent platform, which We repeat with
comments, because we believe 1t Is of 50
much value as 70 be Of State Importance
Year: 1875

Mrs. Lowden, who died re-
Gently. in College Avenue, in
that part Of the city formerly
known as Mott Haven, made a
singular request on her death
bed. She was passionately fond
of dancing, and her death was
FASTENED by an over-indulgence
in that amusement. When she
realized that she was about to
die, she requested that her re-
mains might be laid out on a
board instead Of in a coffin, and
that she should be dressed in her
new ball dress Of flesh-colored
satin, with white slippers. She
also asked that a fashionable
hairdresser should9be employed,
to dress her hairin the latest
style, and that her head should
be turned to ohe side after death,
to show the hair to advantage.
Her desire was complied with,
excepting that a casket was sub
stituted for the board. After
the remains were arraye.dl for the
grave, the corpse was placed IN
a chair, the head turned togone
side in a life-like position, and
the picture was perpetqated m
a photograph The Acircu1h-
stance Of her making, such lSsG q re-
quest drew large number of
curiosity, seekers tolthe funeral,
in addition to, the mourners. = q
Year: 1875

Speaking oil business among the lumbermen in
that city, the Gardiner Journal says; "'"ili they
ever saw them all up was the astonished eNclam-
alton stranger made to us last fall, as we passed
the big piles of logs alongside of the causeway.
They are all gone. Jewett and Berry have sawed
up their piles and are looking their shoulders
for more. Jewett has orders for million of lum-
ber, and is anxiously awaiting for the logs to
come Last week few new logs were running
and we notice that j. Gray has got portion Of
his own. Last Monday morning the steam mill
in Pittston started up. Business, though dull, is
as good in this vicinity as in any place in the
country, and good honest labor will secure a man
good living, and this being the case no one
should grumble about hard times. The logs are
running quite lively"
Year: 1875

The grass question is settled for this year, sure,
the warm and copous rain of yesterday giving all
the moisture that will be needed for practical pur
poses till haying time. The storm lasted fully
twelve hours, and was as welcome as a cool
breeze in a hot July day.
Year: 1875

1t gives us pleasure to notice the recent improve
ments in the prescription department Of the apoth-
ercary establishment OF Messrs. Jas. E. Deyinc 4
Co.. which cannot fail to facilitate the work done
in this most important part of the business. The
new firm are becoming very popular with the pub
lie by their integrity and strict attention to bust
pess
Year: 1875

To the kind attentions Of Mr.. Deane Pqy, one
of the advance guard from this city to make in-
roads upon the fnny tribe at Mooschea ad lake, are
we indebted for mess of salmon trout, dripping
with cool water and fresh from the bosom of the
beauteous lake. The scenery there is represented
as charming at this season, and the fish yield read
lily to the temptation OF the bait; but there arc
two Injuries of which the excursionists are de-
prived-,he jolly black fly and the musical, indus
trious mosQuitO.
Year: 1875

Old shipbuilders say that when times arc dull,
then build vessels, so as to have them in readiness
for an improvement in business. Those who have
best succeeded in ship building are those who have
built right along, through dull, well good
times
Year: 1875

LOOK Our FOR Your LAMPs.-Not


unfrequently we hear distressing &C.
counts of kerosene lamp explosions.
Often precious lives are sacrificed and


property destroyed. Recently a Mrs.
Bradley, of Meridian, Conn.,, under
took to extinguish lamp at full
blaze by blowing down the chimney.
The lamp bursted, the woman was
frightfully burned, and her life only
saved by the presence of mind Of her
husband who instantly gathered up
some quilts and smothered the flames
which enveloped her. In all cases of
explosion the flames can at once be
smothered By the prompt use of
blankets or any heavy woolen goods
that happen to be handy. All that
is required is presence of mind, and III
a great majority of cases any severe
suffering or loss of life may be avoided.
Year: 1875

TIE UMATILT.A REsERVA TIoN.-The re-
spective parties in Oregon in forming their
platforms for the special Congressional cleo
ton, should take decided stand in relation
to opening the Umatilla Reservation. One
of the finest bodies of land on the Pacific
coast, embracing many thousands of acres
not required for Indian purposes, it is abso-
lutely shameful that white men should be
denied its use. The few remaining Indians can
very readily be distributed between the Sim
coe and Warm Springs Reservations. Or if
this be deemed impractical, they can be allot-
ted one-third the land they now hold, and
then they will have vastly more land than
they can use for a good purpose The idea
that the most desirable lands in the country
are TO be left barren in order that wild In
dians may rove over them in primeval soli-
tude is not to be tolerated, and we trust that
all parties when they meet in convention will
speak ont In condemnation of a policy that
pampers the Indian and denies the white man
an equal opportunity in the battle of life.
Year: 1875

4 COURTEOUS OFFICER.-Now that Capt
Tuttie has been removed and his successor
appointed, it Is proper to say that We have
always found the retiring official polite and
courteous gentleman, and as such We hold
him in great esteem. This statement is more
proper in view of the fact that an item that
appeared in the STATESMAN several weeks
since was understood to reflect unkindly upon
him, than which nothing could have been
further from our intention
Year: 1875

NUIsANcEs.-An exchange complains that
it is annoyed by the applications of sewing
machine agenIs and others who desire to
have their advertisements inserted on the
basis of half cash and half trade. Just our
fix exactly. If we were to make record of
all the propositions we receive from sewing
machine companies, and other agencies per-
tanning to suggestions for advertising in this
paper, we would have to employ an extra
hand to attend TO that department of the
business. Once and for all, the STATESMAN
is not seeking that kind of business. We
want no organs, sewing machines, agricul-
tnral implements or any of the numerous
articles that manufacturers and agents are
trying to introduce 10 the public through
this process. All proposals looking TO cash
advertising will be respectfully considered.
No half cash and half trade" in ours.
We prefer them straight.
Year: 1875

ADAMS BRos come to the front this week and eau
the attention of the public TO their new aad rnanih
cent stock of goods. mere glsnce through Their
store will satisfy the most casual observer tfst they
can perform all that they promise in their card, ana
vastly more One of the members Of the firm has
bn in the Eastern markets since early IN the spring
and hence they have had unusual opportunities for
huying at the lowest figures THIS advantage they
uoS propose 10 divide with their customers TO whom
they are prepared 10 offer unprecedented bargains
Year: 1875

LAGER BEER.-The STATESMAN office Is
indebted TO Messrs. Kleber & Stang OF the
" Eagle Brewery" for keg of their famous
beer. We are not Judge in the matter OF
fluids, and so We called to our assistance
Charley Kraft, who pronounced the beer e1-
cellent. Thus endorsed, the boys In the
Office have constantly been standing guard
over that beer, but notwithstanding the close
est care it will leak out
Year: 1875

As usual, Manager David Bidwel is first
in the field Of amusements this season. He
will open the doors Of the Aca DENY on Sun
day night, playing the Sheridan and Mack
combination as a starter. The gentlemen
at the head of this troupe give an entertain.
ment somewhat different from that of last
season. They are both good artists in the
variety line, and they have the assist ance OF
a few lively people. Bells Hewitt is a
sprighty burlesque actress and a good
singer, and Walter Bray has done every
thing on the stage from playing lago, as q
leading man in California, to singip q
Sugar Bob with minstrel company. All
of the specialties of the individual mem bers
of the company have been strung together
into farcical piece called The Mimques, >
after the style Of the Vokes Family, which
proves highly entertaining and amusing.
Year: 1875

the failure of the police to retake him. Tweed
must be retaken, or American justice will be
the laughing stock of the world. His escape
was precisely similar to that of Harry Genets.
He was driven to his house hy Deputy
Sheriff, asked permission to see his wife, left
the deputy cooling his heels in the parlor,
and walked off, too safe to run.


The World intimates its belief that the
custodians of Tweed conniyed at his
escape, and says it is probable that they
have been stipendiarics of the prisoner for
mouths, granting him, for consideration,
those favors which are always for sale at a
debtors prison. Whether captured or not,
his property will serve to satisfy the judg
ments against him in the suits to recover the
pluuder taken from the city. The WorMsays
that Sheriff Conner and Warden Durham are
liable to a fine of 81, COO and one years i'm
prisonmcnt for their neglect, and if Tweed is
not forthcoming they will be apt to get the
full benefit Of the law.


The Times says that whatever penalty can
be exacted from Sheriff Conner ought 10 he
insisted on to the uttermost.


There is no cessation to-day to the excite
Ineul CGSdltu On hote
the city by the announcement of the escape
OF Tweed. Police Commissioner Matsell has
no theory in regard to the escape, but said
emphatically that in his opinion there was
collusion somewhere. Supt. Walling at a late
hour this evening stated that thus far not the
slightest clew had been obtained by him
which might put him on the track of the fugi-
tive, as the police were unable to find any
person who saw the coach which is supposed
to have carried Tweed off, or the driver Of the
coach, who had been left at his residence by
the SLeritl's officers. The Sherlfis deputies
arc securing the city also without any result,
The police are still of opinion that Tweed
passed out of the front basement door and
was taken to Sixticth street and East River,
where he embarked in a small steam vessel.
Year: 1875

on the last day of its recent session at
Louisville, Ky, the National Grange
transacted the following business:


Res0lred. That in the sense of the National
Grange the following suggestions are applicable
to the present wants of our Order:


~ the closing scenes OF this long and labo-
riOus session approach, as the memories of pre-
vious sessions and the many glorious achieve
ments of the Order return to u.s. we look forward
to the future. We arc deeply impressed with the
truth that we must at all times preserve vital
spirit of fraternity between Oranges and indi-
ydual members of this Order to best maintain its
igor, success and perpetuity. This and the nature
of our solemn obligations should ever be borne in
mind. We have promised TO aid and not injurc
our fellow Patrons; therefore, the good name of
brother or sister should be Us precious to each
one of Us rs Is our own. Harshucss has no place
in the principles of our Order. Its mission Is one
of peace, gcntlcness and goodwil Therefore,
in the discussion or application OF our principles,
We hold that all aspcrity and violence are out OF
place and should ever be avoided by our members
We also hold that the Interpretation of any law
of our Order which works NANTES: injustice
to any member is at fault and in all applications
of our laws and regulations We should always
remember that the Grange is organized





worthy member. We trust that our members
everywhere will renew their pledges of fcalty
70 this noble brotherhood cndcavOring cspecial-
" to live up to the following principles OF our
declaration of purposes, viz: We shall con
stantiy strive to secure entire harmony, good
will and vital brotherhood among ourselves and
to make our Order perpetual. We shall earnestly
cndcavor to suppress personal, local. sectional
and national prciudccs, all unhealthy rivalry
and all selfish ambition"


These are not idle words but vital principles
which will give life and pcrmancncc to every
Grange throughout the land if our members will
hut emulate each other TO eXemplify them IN
their words and actions.


Resolutions were also adopted-rcquir-
ING the Secretary to have printed 2o,O0O
copies of the proceedings of this session,
and send to each State Grange as many
comics as there were subordinate Oranges
July. 1915, under direction of the EXecu-
tive Committee, and not less than ten
copies TO each State Grange Master; in
structing the Fiscal Agent of the Order in
New York to transfer certain stocks,
amounting to 5000, to the Executive
Committee of the National Grange, to en-
able that committee to pay the various
donations to the State Oranges; instruct
ing the Worthy Master to continue cor
rcspondcncc with English cooperative So
ccties, extending friendly greeting to all
such organizations.
Year: 1875

strong dose, too, and may kill them, but
it was to save our lives"


The laudanumr' exclaimed Mary.


"Thank Heaven! Then we are indeed
safe. But how came you to think OF it?
| never should have dared dc such
thing, for fear of their detecting the
taStc.n


Fortunately they did not said Kate.
But we must secure them at once, while
the drug is operating"


The brave girl handed Mary portion
of the rope, which she had divided, and,
followed by the other, entered the apart
ment tcnantcd by their would-bc murder
erS.


The ruflians We're completely overpow-
cred by the potent drug which they had
unconsciously imbibcd, and the task Of
binding them was a comparatively easy
one. Assured now of their escape from
the deadly peril which had menaced
them, the unusual strength and resolution
of the heroic women entirely deserted
them, and they sank upon the floor weak
aud helpless, but with happy and thank
full hearts.


The hours dragged slowly away. At
last the rufiians began to recover from
the effects of the narcotic. Great was
their surprise and fury when they diScov-
cred how completely they had been out
witted-and that by 4 couple of weak
women! Their threats and cntrcaticS were
alike unhrcdcd Their CaptOrS had no
faith in their protcstations of innocence of
any prcmcditatci crime, and they at
length were forced to become resigned to
their fate.


At daybrcak Robert Ellis returned.
His indisnatirn and astonishment on
learning of the events Of the night knew
no bounds. He claspcd the two loved
ones to his heart and silently vowed never
to leave them to such fearful risk again.


The discounted ruifians were removed
TO the nearest Jail. They We're discovered
to be old offenders and soon aftcrward
met Just punishment. 1t appeared that
they had stopped the preceding day at the
house of Ellis dying friend and had un-
dertakcn to deliver the message to Robert
which had occasioncd his departure.
Learning by some means that the latter
had large sum Of money at his house,
the villains conceived the plan of taking
advantage of his absence and robbing the
farm, which plan happily miScarricd. 10
the great discontinue of its infamous pro-
icctOrS