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Year: 1872

BITERs BITTEN.-An elderly gem
tleman was recently "confidenced"
on a train running into keokuk by
sharpers, who induced him to buy a
draft (worthless) on Buffalo for
$l57.40, he paying them two 500
bills, they paying him $4,000 change.
The conductor on the train took the
first opportunity to quietly suggest
to the innocent old gentleman, that
he was a fraid the draft was a fraud.
We'll" was the bland response OF
the imperturable greeny, 'If it is
any bigger fraud than my two 500
nOies were, then i AN not $42 ahead
which L think am. am not in
the habit Of dealing in counterfeit
currency, but 1 always keep little
of that sort of stuff about me for
the benefit of that sort Of custom
ers."
Year: 1872

Some writer thus consoles Chris
tian sufTerers:-O, the wisdom,
goodness and mercy OF Godi He
can take the pains and agonies Of
the sick one, and WORK them all in
to Jewels, which will sparkle in the
crown OF Christ forever! All our
sorroWs and suffering, and our very
tears, will thus become part of
His own glorious crown. We won
der often that the good, the meek,
are made to suffer so long and SO
fearfully; but when we look upon
the Jewels which He thus makes up,
we shall cease TO wonder. Not one
pang or sorrow could be spared,
and have the jewels in His crown
what they are. o, sufferer on the
bed Of paini our Lord makes pearls
for the crown of earthly monarchs;
and, in the same way, lie is fitting
thee to be a crown of glory in His
own diadem. Patiently, patiently
suffer HE will and thou wilt hereaf-
ter see that it was all 10 make thee
more glorious in the eternal king
DOM
Year: 1872

An exchange says people who eat
light suppers or sit long after eating
need not trouble themselves about
their posture in sleeping, otherwise
than TO choose the most comfortable
one. But those who are inclined to
rotundity, or given to la'e dinners,
viii find it advantageous to sleep
upon the right side. This position
allows free action of the heart, and
favors the movement of the contents
of the stomach, in the process of di-
gestion through the pyloric orifice,
which in that position J. lowest.
Such persons will consult their own
comfort by lying upon the left side
or the back until they are thorough
~ drowsy, and then turning upon
the right side for their regular
snOOZc.
Year: 1872

Mr.. Charles OConor should have his por-
trait taken in the act of declining. Posterity
otherwise will he deprived of the opportunity
of admin ing the chief Of the straight
outs in the most characteristic attitude. Sir
PertinaX MacSycophant himself never had
the chance of bOwing out smiling and
tlowery delegations that Mr.O'Conor has had.
How many Of these have waited upon him to
urge him to lead the torlOrn hope OF the
Louisville Convention we do not know; but
they were many. Now we are informed that
a number of scattered political organizations
of New York talk of uniting, and nominal
ing the coy O'Conor for mayor of that city
1t is understood that Mr. C'Conor will
decline
Year: 1872

The Republican papers have dared to pronounce
the charges Of bribery and corruption which have
been made against certain Radical Congressman
whose LANES have been several times published III
this paper, false and malicious. Wilson and Blaine
have both printed denlals which are alleged to be
evasve and not TO be credited At first the whole
story was regard led as an eectioneerlng dodge and
many gentlemen turned from it with careessness
and others with disgust.


But the mater has grown in interest. and there
seems now to be scarcely doubt that there is
truth in the scandal.


Since these publications have been made in
which the evidence produced at the trial and the
etters from Oakes Ames to Col H. S. McComt
have appeared, which are very conclusive, Col.
McComb has been interview ed by one of the most
accomplished reporters and what transpired at the
interview printei in the Chicago Tribune. and
New York San. and no doubt other papers.


Col McComb's replies TO the reporter are such
as candid and truthful gentleman would make
to another, and bear unmistakable marks Of busi
ness accuracy and rare intelligence. Believing
that many of our people feel an interest i'll this
matter, because of their personal acquaintance
with the Colonel, and are in sympathy with him
in his efforts to secure the money out OF which a
pack Of scheming political cormorants are endeav-
oring to cheat him, We publish a small part of this
interview, which is prefaced with lavishly dis.
played heading and four full columns OF the
New York sun, of the Goth. Ii the matter is 8
fiction, Col McComb who is at present at his home
can put his denial upon it at once.
Year: 1872

THO WeNther IN THIS CITY fcsterdny.


The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty -four hours, in
comparison with the corresponding day of last
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
Pharmacy HERALD Building -
Year: 1872

Tie following letter, with the expia.
nalior, was published in the Gazette
OF thursday last. The writer, Judge
Matthews will De remembered Is the
I Temporary Chairman Of the Liberal
Convention aud who deiiyereI a
speech, which We Published, making
certain strong statements. The let
. ter explains how he intended To be
understood:


4 personal friend uf Judge Matthews
connected with one of the depart
ments in this city, after reading his
/ speech, wrote letter to him, calling
his attention u the above statement
and expressing hope that when he
should come to look calmly at the
. statement he would regret he ever
made it. This brought from Judge
Matthews the following answer, which
is now made public with his permis-
sion:


CINCTSSATI, May 8, 49,


my DEAR SIR cOnn-c e.
ed with the recent disgraeed and ds-
graceful convention at this place iids
given me so much pain as your note
calling my attention Il statement
taken from "a speech OF mine, pointed
with the Interpretation yOu evidently
put upon l.. ALLOW me, in the first
place, to say that was put forward as
temporary Chairman of that con-
ventiOn without an hours notice, and
that, consequently, what l said was
totally unpremeditated and, in the
next place, that the extract you make,
and which II 1 bad intended 70 be
taken in it, literal sense, would be
Justly a matter of regret that it had
been uttered, does not represent the
truth Of my sentiments. On the con-
trary, l have no reason to believe,
and never have believed, that person.
ally the present administration We're
guilty of corrupt conduct or motives,
and I ought to have expressed myself
so as to haveayOided any such charge.
What I was stiving To say had
reference to the general corruption of
our political life pervading it in every
department, whereby personal and
party ends seemed to be substituted
for public good, and the latest and
best illustration of which, lam free to
say, is now to be found in the action
Of the very convention in the pres
ence of which this declaration was
made. 1 am greatly chagrined at the
whole matter, my own participation
in it included, and have concluded,
perhaps not sufficiently soon, that as
a politician and President maker, I
am not a success. l greatly regret
that 1 have given cause OF Otfense to
you, and to many other personal
friends, whose integrity may have
seemed to have questioned, but which
L can assure you was furthest from my
thought. hope you will be able to
regard il rs though it had never been
said.


every respectfully, your friend,


STANLEY MATTHEW'S
Year: 1872

a little boy Of six summers, was
sent one morning 70 call his grand
father to breakfast. The old gentle
man was in the habit Of snoring very
hard, and a. the boy pushed open the
door, he was frightened at the unusual
noise. He rushed back to his mother
exelaiming, "Ma, grandpa's been
barking at mew
Year: 1872

Here is q Qukaer toast that has n
thought in it: This Is me aud mine
TO thee and thine. I wish when thee
and thine come to see me and mine
that me and mine will treat thee and
thine as kindly as thee and thine has
treated me and mine"
Year: 1872

y dissipated Benedict stayed down
town until q very late hour the other
night. He went home and slept in a
chair with one foot in a pan Of biscuit
dough his wife had set TO rise. On wax
ing up and seeing the state of affairs,
he shouted to his wife: 'Sairy Jane,
thar's q rat in the batter" and be
didn't find out his mistake till he
tried to take il. out with fork.


"Let me see" said a Chicago boss
mason, reflectiveiy, to a burned-Out
merchant, 81 have got to put up q block
I for Brown this morning and dwell
/ ling-house this afternoon for Smith
Yes, I guess We can jerk up your store
this noon by takin' only half al
I hours nOonin'.n -


A boy of five, who had heard 4 great
I deal of fun made about the diminu
J live size 0f the State Of Rhode Island
me day remarked, az guess a fell e


that wanted to stay in that State


would have to take care and not fal
out Of bed"
Year: 1872

bio proposition, but until it takes moro
definite shape we shall not discuss IL. In
fact, the only remedy for the wasteful, not to
say ruinous, crises in the money market Of
which we have seen so many, is return TO
specie payments. Is it possible that both
Congress and Mr.. Boutwell, mistake the tenn
per Of the people in not setting on foot some
practicsl plan for making gold once more n
measure of value instead Of an article Of NOR
cbandiscf


Public Buildings, the Revenue Service, and
other matters within the province OF the
Treasury Department receive proper attention
from Mr. Boutwell, but little is said about
funding, and the substance Of what Is stated
under chat head is that we can dispose OF our
FIVE per cent bonds by paying the plr-
chaser a commission equal TO the dis-
count at which said bonds arc bought and
sold in tho market. This is true as the go9-
pels, but it required no great originality 70
discover the fact. Funding Is practically post
poned until tho disturbances in the European
stock markets, caused by the German Govern
ment, have ceased, and of that tho prosper
is not immediate.
Year: 1872

sort. Mr. Greeley had remarkable quannca-
tions for the profession which no adopted
quick perception OF the Significance OF events
n Keen scent for intelligence, m accurate
Judgment of the mutual relations OF occur


renccs n ready appreciation OF the DRIFT OF


popular currents, and a sympathetic compro-


hension of the public temper Of the hour


we're among the gifts and requirements which


he brought 10 his task. His fund of


information was vast aud varied. His


memory was marvel His ingenuity


In argument and illustration was inexhausd-


bic. A clear, direct forcible style, OF almost


painfnl conciseness, but illuminated ut times


by flashes of wit, by touches Of tenderness,
and by tho happiest Of homely metaphors, set
forth his clear and earnest thought; while a
singularly magnetic temperament infused a
great deal of his own fervor into the men who
worked with him. Thus equipped, Horace
Greeley could hardly fail TO make great
newspaper but he did not make 1t to sell.
THE TRIBUNE never was commercial specu-


lation and if it prospered under his manage
ment, and grew to be n far grander and richer
thing than in his early days no had dreamed
Of making it, this was not because he ever
sacrificed the utterance of a single conviction
for the sake of pecuniary profit, but because
truth will force its way and honesty In the
long run will compel the respect of mankind.
The success of Horace Greeley is the best
encouragement for the journalism OF the
future. 1t teaches our profession that nobler
career is open to us than that of the thought
less gatherer of news apd gossip, or the huck-
ster of literature who deals in anything that
people want to buy, and the blackguard
whose abusive tongue wags at the command
of whoever will pay for its service
"He who by voice or pen," said Mr.
Greeley, "strikes his best blow at the impos-
:" lures and vices whereby our race is debased
"and paralyzed, may close his eyes in death,
consoled and cheered by the reflection that
che has done what ho could for the emancl-
"pation and elevation of his kind" But this
shall not be his only recompense. The story
of Horace Greeley teaches us that it Is the
journalist of strong convictions, unselfish pur-
poses, and unfinching courage who WINS at
the last the honors and prizes of his calling,
the respect of his fellow laborers, and the
affection of his eOuntrymen.
Year: 1872

The reported retirement Of Mr.. Justice
Nelson from his seat in the Supreme Court of
the United States will excite considerable dis
cussion among the learned gentlemen who de-
sire a seat on the Supreme bench. The emf
nent Judge who retires is a citizen of this
State he has served through long term OF
office with great acceptance his retirement at
The ripe age of eighty years is a natural and
dignified close of his public labors. 1t will be
matter of pride, moreover, that his last
official act was TO afix his signature to the
famous Treaty of Washington.
Year: 1872

The resolution of Mr.. Dawes in regard to
the death of Mr.. Greeley, offered yesterday in


ihe House of Representatives, was an act as
graceful as fitting. What we have said OF
The tone of the newspapers Of New-York, ON
The same subject, we have to repeat, now
chat the general voice of the American press
has reached us. There is singular and
touching harmony in the comments OF the
profession upon the demise OF one OF Its great
leaders. Scarcely one ungraciOus word OF
coarse reflection is to be found in all our CO.
temporaries-the well nigh universal language
Is that of friendly respect and Of sincere regret.
If Mr.. Greeley, when considering the close Of
his earthly life, as one so reflective must often
Aaye DONE anticipated this Judgment OF his
a,rethren, it must have been to him source OF
4he purest happiness. 1t is great mistake to
suppose that Mr. Greeley was aggressive against
amen. as be was unquestionably intolerant OF
what he considered to be their errors Be-
1ieying as be did the newspaper to be one OF
Year: 1872

This is not new preparation be tried and found
wanting has been prescribed daily for many years
in the practice of an eminent physician with unpar
aeed success 1t is NOT expected or intended to cure
ALL the diseases to which the human family is subject
but it is WARRANTED TO CURE DYSPEPSIA in its
most obstinate form relief being always obtained from
the first use, and a permanent cure effected when
properly continued.


SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF DYs-
PEPsIA ARE Loss OF APPETITE,
WIND AND RISING OF FOOD, DRY
NESS IN THE MOUTH, HEARTBURN,
DIsrENTION OFTHE STOMACH AND
BOwELs, COsTIvENEss, HEAD
ACHE, DIZZINESS, sLEEPLEssNEsS,
AND Low sPIRITs; UNLESS
CHECKED, 1T SURELY AFFECTS
THE MIND AS WELL As BODY, AND
UNITS ONE FOE THE DUTIES OF
LIFE IN A SHORT TIME.


ng-THEsE ARE ALL REMOVED BY
THE USE OF WHITES SPECIALITY
FOR DYSPEPSIA.


Price $1.00 per Bottle.
Year: 1872

IRRADIATIoN OF LIGmT.-It is curious
fact, that if the same letters of the same
size precisely are painted Oh two boards,
the one white on black ground. and the
other black on white ground, that the
white letters will appear larger, and be
read at greater distance than the black,
This is owing to what is callod irradia-
tion of light. 1t depends on this That
the impression made on the bottom Of the
eye by bright objects extends little
wider than the actual portion of the or
gan struck by the light, and, Invading the
space occupied by the darker objects,
made the brighter appear larger than
they really are.
Year: 1872

few days since two brokers got into q dispute
on the floor OF the Stock Exchange. The lie was
given and was responded to with knock-down.
A charge OF indecorous conduct being preferred
against them, the two members were tried by the
Governors this afternoon and suspended for q
period Of thirty days.
Year: 1872

FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
A MORE ACTIVE INQUIRY FOR MONEY.
The Rate on Call Closes z Per Cent


Currency to Z Per Cent Gold.
THE BANK RETURN UNrAVORABLE.
A Loss Of Over Two and Half


Millions Of Surplus Reserve.
ACTIVE SPECULATION IN STOCKS.
A Further Rise of 3 Per Cent


in Northwestern.


"JAY' SAID TO HAVE COIEERED 'DANIEL."
Advance in Ohi0s, Lake Shore and


New York Central.
GOLD STEADY AND FIRM.
Year: 1872

They mean greater audscity than
ever Of military rings which have sur.
rounded the President, and have enabled
him to use the substance for his own
benefit.


They mean that the peoples voice
shall sanction and whitewash the Pres
ident's assumption OF power.


They mean the continued bondage OF
the Government officeholders who even
now do not dare to speak for fear OF losing
their bread and butter.


They mean TO complete seryility OF
Congress to the President, the approval
OF all unlawful acts, the whitewashing
Of all corruption, and an unscrupulous
and demoralizing party despotism, such
as We have never yet seen, and we have
already seen much more than We are
able to bear.


The reelection OF Grant means all
this, and indeed, in increased measure,
for through the bare fact OF this res
election the fear OF displeasing the peo-
pie will prevail, and a loose rein will
be given to the arbitrary rule OF the
White House.


All these things will certainly follow
the reelection OF Grant as thunder fol.
lows lightning.


These are things which the true re-
former should not lose sight Of for a
moment. While we sympathze with
his dissatisfaction with the financial
nominations, and his desire to correct
the error in the best possible manner
yet this dissatisfaction and this wish
should be kept within due bounds, and
we find these limits to be anything but
the reflection OF Grant In the name Of
the common welfare, the honor and
freedom OF the American people, any
BODY but Grant.
Year: 1872

CINCINNATI, June 20.-A firm Of this
city having purchased an inferior or
country brand of pork, rebranded it as
their own city packed and sold it as
such. Complaint was made, and the
matter was laid before the officers Of the
Chamber of Commerce for q decision,
the parties claiming that they had the
right to rebrand if they chose. The
President decided to-day that their &C.
ton was irregular snd unmercantle,
and that he would strongly condemn a
repetition.
Year: 1872

body Before Grant-An Article


from Sehurz's Own PEN.


From the Westliche Post.


A few Of our Liberal friends are not
satisfied with Greeley's nomination.
We suspect their reasons and motives
Of their discomfort are based on the
opinion that the Cincinnati Convention
did not do the very best it could.
Granted, that it could have made a
nomination more consistent with the
spirit OF the movement, and could have
given the reform measures satisfactory
guarantees. Granted, that many objec-
hons may be urged against the Cincin.
cinnati nominees which shakes the faith
of the conscientious reformer.


But we now ask the honest, conscien-
tious reformer to take glance at the
other side OF the picture. There is
Grant in the full splendsr Of his re-
nomination, and behind him stand the
bread-and-butter brigade in full force,
with sanity submissiveness and insatia-
bic appetite. Grant has promised us,
in his letter OF acceptance, TO continue
the business OF the Government with
the same zeal and in the same manner
as formerly, and the bread-and-butter
brigade responded with enthusiastic
applause. We now beg the consci-
entious reformer 10 consider what the
election of Grant and the continuance
Of the present policy mean. They
mean the application OF more OPP
pressive military rule in the South, and
not the policy OF reconciliation. They
mean the continued support Of the
shameless carPet-bag government
in the formerly rebellious States


They mean q continued cherishing
Of hatred and arimosity between the
North and South.


They mean acts Of nepotism and
favoriteism which will operate with q
still more immoral influence upon the
public service, if the people, by the re-
election of Grant show that these are
matters Of no concern to them.


They mean a new bloom and crop Of
corruption, not alone in the Custom
Houses of New York and New Orleans,
but in the whole country.


They mean the resumption and then
the carrying through Of the San Do
mingo speculation, which Grant relin-
ouished because be feared that il would
damage his chances for reelection


They mean continuance Of the out
landau foreign policy which has almost
succeeded in making the name Of the
American Republic . by word and re-
proach abroad, and has brought the
danger OF trouble with foreign powers.


They mean further despotic intsrfer-
ence OF the President in the political az
fairs OF the States, packing party con-
ventions, and the bribery Of the dele
gates with Government patronage.
Year: 1872

: How CHILDREN SURFER FROM FEAR.--No
pain is more dreadful to endure than fear.


Few parents realize how much their children
suffer from this cause. ssThere is nothing
to hurt you, y is an assurance which does not
yallay the apprehension. $. An underlined some
thing, existing often only in the imagination,


is the occasion of just as real suffering as
the most tangible evil could be. This suffer-
ing from fear has much to do with the almost
universal dislike which children have of go
ing to bed. They are, left alone in some
chamber away from the family--a wise ar
rangement SO far as quietness is concerned,


and iudicious entirely if the child exhibits
mo fear. But only those Vino remember
what horrors possessed the imagination when
they. as children; were left alone in the dark
can fully realize the sufferings of a nervous
child. 'tIgdon't mind your whipping me,


father" said little fellow, who had been re-
peatedly punished for crying when put to
bed alone, ''if you win only stay with me. F"
Year: 1872

meeting Of the Board Of Directors Of the Ma
tional Rifle Association was held last evening at
1914 Broadway, Colonel Church in the chair. On
motion General George H. Sharpe was elected a
life member OF the association. Company A.
Twenty-thrdl regiment, Captain Van Ingen, was
also elected to membership. The Secretary re-
ported that satisfactory arrangement had been
made with the Central Railroad for the cOnstruc
ton OF the embankments on the range at Creed
moor. 1t was also reported that in consequence Of
the advanced season and the inconvenience which
would be caused to w0rkmen now engaged on the
range no opening tournament was to be held this
Fali. The meeting was then adjourned.