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Year: 1870

RICHMoED COLLEGE. HE progress Of this
institution since It's resuscitation four years
ago has been extremely gratifying to all it's
friends. Because we think that among its
friends should be specially and prominently
numbered every intelligent citizen of this
CITY 1--WE shall az occasion may allow refer
to some of the points in which the interests
of the city will be notably promoted by the
continued and increased success of Rich
mond College. a


Within the brief period Of four sessions
the number of the students attending the
College has risen from ninety to one hun
dred and sixty. All indications now OBJ
servable tend to show that during the next
session the number will cross the Rubicon
Of two hundred. The advance Of the Col
lege, then, to a position at the head of its
class is, we think, assured by these facts,
combined with the further fact that r.
governing body, the Board af OF p r71ctenS
show by their past csSt1rse that they % are


fully Fully with the spirit of the widen
ing prospect.


For the enlargement of its numbers the
College has been indebted mainly to its dis
tant patronage. The increase in the num-
ber Of city students has by no means kept
pace with the increase from abroad. Nor,
indeed, as the total number rises can this
be expected. Still the city can do great
deal better for the institution than it has
done. The character and preparation Of
it's delegation of students has been yearly
improving. In view Of its educational End
pecuniary interests in the College, let 1t the
coming session send forward students NOT
only still more advanced, but more in num-
her.
Year: 1870

ExpLANAT1oN.-The monthly statement
of the City Auditor, published day or two
ago. contained an item Of ss53 lost to the
CITY by counterfeit money. We are re-
ouested to state that this amount included
all the counterfeit notes taken in by the late
Chamberlain, and none of it can be laid to
the account of Treasurer Munford.
Year: 1870

ARREST FOR VIOLATION OF THE REGIsTRA-
r1oN EEws-Somc time since the grand
Jury of the Hastings Court found atrue bill
of indictment for perjury against John
King, white man, in this that he swore
falsely at the last registration. The accused
has been going ut large since that time until
yesterday, when he was arrested and
brought before the Police Justice, who sent
him on to Judge Gujgon's court. He gave
bail for his appearance in the sum Of S:Ro,
James Hickman (colorcdl becoming surety.
Year: 1870

About the last that Prentice ever
wrote was the following unapproach-
able word portrait of George Francis
Train: A locomotive that has run of
the track, turned upside down, with its
cow-catcher buried in stump, and the
wheels making thousand revolutions
a minute; kite In the air which has
lost its tail; human novel without
hero, a man who climbs a tree for
birds nest out on limb, and in order
to get it saws the limb off between him.
self and tree; ship without q rudder;
a clock without hands a sermon that is
all text; pantomine of words; an ar
row shot into the air /; the apotheosis Of
talk; the incarnation of CAB. Hand
some, vivacious, versatile, muscular, as
neat as cat, clean to marrow judge
of the effect of clothes a frugal in food,
and regular only in habits; a MONDAY
mystery ; a solved conundrum q prac-
tical joke in earnest; a cipher hunting
figure to pass Cor something; with the
brains of twenty men in his head all
pulling different ways: not bad man
at heart, but q man who has shaken
hands with reverence.
Year: 1870

surface, into their opened mouths.
These degrees cost five cents each. One
man took forty.two of these during the
afternoon. He was then the highest
Mason on the ground, except ther-
mometer. There was thermometer
on the ground that had reached the S5th
degree.


Every once In while would be heard
a loud exclamation. 1t came from
somebody who was being murdered
In several cases of which was wit
ness, these fell victims of Masonic
vengeance were outsiders, who were
disposed of by being shot in the neck.


Lovely women were there, who min
gled with the descendants of men who
killed Morgan as freely as If they had
been pious members of the Young Mems
Christian Association. A woman is a
mystery. Her liking for Masonry can
only be explained on the ground that
1t is composed exclusively of men. In
loving Masonry, she is engaged in q
sort of wholesale business of the affec
tions.
Year: 1870

"DID you ever see one of these here
hoop snakes?" asked Mr.. Furguson.-
"Me and my hired man was down there
in the home lot, by the side of the road,
and we see something rolling down the
hill, and says /, Il guess that is one OF
them hoop snakes coming along My
hired man, he was afeerd, and elm up
a tree, but took my hoe in my hand,
and went out and stood side of tree In
the road, and as he came along i stuck
out my hoe handle, and he hit it slap,
and he made noise just like pistol
and sir, it warn't morn mint ator
that are hoe-handle was swelled up as
big as my leg"
Year: 1870

If our readers, and especially those
who have ever been initia ted into the
mysteries of Masonry wish to enjoy a
good laugh, let them read the follow
ing chapter which we take the liberty
Of extracting from very reliable and
amusing book, entitled "Walks about
Chicago"
Year: 1870

Understand clearly the ereasons, ,whythe
habit is injurious. Study the subject till
there is no lingering doubt in your mind.
Avoid the places, the persons, and the
thou ghts that lead to the temptation.
Frequent the places, associate with the
persons, indulge the thoughts that lead
away from the temptation. Keep busy,
idleness is the strength of bad habits.
Do not give up the struggle when you
have broken your resolution once, twice,
ten times, or thousand times. That
only shows how much need there is fol
you to strive. When you have broken
a resolution, just think the matter over,
and endeavor 70 understand why 1T was
you failed, so that you may be upon
your guard against a re. occurrence ofthe
same circumstances. DO not think it a
little or an easy thing that you have
undertaken. 1t is folly to expect to
break off a bad habit in day, which
may have been gathering strength In
you for years.
Year: 1870

At the meeting of the Board yesterday after
noon, the following communication WAS received from
the Controller:


TO fas Honorable The Common foupo


hereby transmit certified oop. o the chapter
Laws Of authorizing Council u
temporary As applied ever day for the payment
nei BY the officers the
Year: 1870

A sure cure for rheumatism is said
to be the berry Of the common scoke weed
or scoke root --often called poke root,
These berries. which are now ripening, are
put into spirits-gin is the best-at the
rate OF two ounces to the pint. OF the
tincture thus made, a table spoonful is
given three times day. This simple reme
dy, persisted in for a week or more, has ef
fsctsd some remarkable cures OF this com
mon and distressing complaint
Year: 1870

The Synod Of the Reformed Presbyterian Church,
sitting IN the Twenty-eghth street church. resumed
It's sessions yesterday morning. letter OF greeting
was read from the Reformed Presbyterian
Church Of Ireland, which expressed the opinion
that the only hope for the Episcopal
Church In England was in its disestablishment
If placed upon the plane Of the dissenting
churches the dross among its clergy would be
weeded out, and men Of talent and religious feryOr
would be selected as preachers. This feature, the
letter said, would become the rule In Ireland soon
as the recent law OF dsestabnshment became fairly
In force The letter enlarged also upon tile increas
ing influence OF the foreign missions in the Irish
Presbyterian Church.


The Synod occupied its time after the reading Of
this letter In debating amendments to its new Cove
Bant or Confession OF Sin. The discussion was con-
tinued during the afternoon. Last night the Rev.
Dr. McAllisrer preached before the Synod, in the
Twenty-third street church, on the love OF money
as the root of all evil.
Year: 1870




Notwithstanding the wet weather a large crowd
was attracted to the base ball ground TO wit
ness the game between the Atlantics OF Brooklyn,
and the Athletics OF this city. Not less than
6,0o0 persons were present. who witnessed
the most spirited game that has been played
here this season. The fielding on both sides was ex.
celtent and the only mufilng that occurred arose
from the wet condition OF the ball. The rain fell
pretty steadily while playing the fourth, fifth sixth
and seventh innings. The batting was good while
the ball was in good condition, which had finally to
be replaced by One the old ball falling TO
pieces. The following Is the score
Year: 1870

MARROW ESCAPE FROM THE Coils OF A BLACK
SNAKE-Lately o party were rambling in the woods
near the town or Newfane, when one OF the young.
est, lad about twelve years old named 'COb"
Walsh, accidentally stepped upon the tail OF black
snake Like lightning The serpent raised It's length
OF six feet three inches-intO view aud wound 1t
round the boys Leg at the same time advancing its
head in the snake-llke, threatening manner 1t is
needless TO say the boy scared, and there no
guessing at the result OF the fierce attack had not the
spunk Of a dog accompanying him been aroused to
the pitch OF taking hold OF The serpent at which the
black coils were loosened and his serpenne majesty
dropped to the groundA after which he was sum-
marily despatched by well directed shot from
gun In the hands OF young man accompanying the
partY-Lockp0ft lfo.cdl journal.
Year: 1870

provided for under the order OF things is also
being cared for. The official declaration OF the
result Of the late election having been made the
extra judges elect for the Marine Court met yester
day and drew lots provided by law, for the terms
OF occupancy. The result Of the drawing gave Mr..
middle term ana Mr.. william II. Tracy the short
term.


Under the provisions OF the Tax Levy the Mayor
and comptroller were empowered TO increase the
salaries OF the District Judges any OF them, ac
eordpg as the business coming before their courts
Year: 1870

CHfcIGSS ODyprVCT.
We should then find the need OF yards in favor
able situations in order to multiply facilities in diff
ferent attudes for the shelter and for the build
ing, repairing and fitting out OF ships and Tor the
defence Of our maritime towns and harbors.


One OF the most pressing present needs is for more
dry docks. If these be denied and we are to have
no permanent improvements In our yards on the
Atlantic and Gulf coasts should least have the
means and authority to build a floating dock, which
could II need be go to sea and be sent TO Key west
or some other convenient point TO save the expense
OF time and money consumed by sending every ship
that needs repair, however slight to some Northern
yard. Such dock would save its cost III single
year.


Building material should also be stored up,
particularly timber, for seasoning tof which not


stcK N not Knee s now s on nanGl sla ana m % te
menced as soon the material can be procured.
We require also to he provided with heavy ord
nance, with guns equal to any that can be found III
European naval batteries.


Naval guns Of large calibre-e. o., the eleven or
fifteen inch guns, have been proved to be among the
has ever burst In action. The muzzes of two Of
them were broken OIL nj the b0mbardmont of Fort
Fisher, not, however, from any weakness in the
guns but because they tted too tightly in tile port.
holes and could not stand the consequent vibration.
They have always stood the extreme test of constant
firing. Guns OF this character are produced slowly,
and should be cast and in readiness for use as
rapidly as circumstances Will permit.


ine submarine torpedo was found, during the late
rebellion to be OF immense importance for both Of.
pedo schools and practice have been already
adopted into European naval service, and we must
keep pace with them and be prepared to use. as we'll
as to encounter, this new and formidable instrument
OF warfare. wise economy requires that adequate
means be provided for this purpose.


have made these brief suggestions. most Of them
already alluded to In my annual report and all OF
them lying on the surface Of the SUBJECT for the pur-
pose Of representing some OF the necessities Of the
naval service and Of answering some Of the most
common mistakes OF those who are in the habit oil
complaining OF its administration and expenses.
do not expect to satisfy those, If any such there
Year: 1870

and it took a long time for the cunning
Dolly to gain the point. Not but what
she might have done it eIselt, but she
was reforming the man-dont you see
Like true woman, she never gave up,
but after every failure. changing her tao
ties. came off conquerer at last. A splen.
did paper that treated largely of farming,
soon lay upon the table, and John ac-
knowledged year after, to Dolly, that
ii was queer, but he had really learned
some things that he dill not know before.
He had actually saved twenty dollars by
Il iudicious outlay of two.


The result of these little plans is (for
Dolly is blooming fact to-day in spite Of
her forty nine years. that il the reader
had happened to know John Grimes
twenty years ago, and should happen TO
to sec him today, he would not be recog'
nizcd for the same man.


Dolly knew what she was about when
she took upon herself matronly Office
Three lovely children were grown up un-
der that happy roof, and the farmer sees
that iudicious management and little
more outlay he might have bought his
farm and kept wife bairns-for however
pretlily we may talk of the "littlc angels
in heaven" it is certain that the human
race was not des ined to die of like sheep
in the first and tender years of existence.
Bnt it was reserved for Dolly to teach
him that great truth, and she is happy
wife and mother
Year: 1870

on the lett hip. The lever is then turned
with but one movement, from right to
left, and with another pu led back, after
which the cartridge is inserted into the
opening thus effected BY third move
ment-pushing back the lever into IFS
original position-the gun becomes
ready to be fired Off The projectile is
rather long slug with the end rounded and
pointed like our rifle ball. The charge,
which is attached to it in paper cover
ing, is composed of q peculiar powder.
specially manufactured for the purpose
The distance at which this gun carries
certainty is very considcrable-over 1000
metres. Both the infantry and the
chasscurs have only the one model, but
the bayonets differ, in So far rs those of
the chasseurs are sword bayoncts
Year: 1870

This style of picture, now so very popular,
was. we think, introduced by Mr.. Wash
burn, Canal street. II is called Rembrandt
from the similarity of the effect Of light to
that in the pictures by the great master of
that name. Those who are not familiar
with this style of picture may form some
idea of It by the followin. brief description:
In Rembrandt picture the light is thrown
on the subject in such j manner as, when 1t
Is a profile picture. to show q very strong
light on the front of the face. while the rest
is left IN shade. and the background being
dark, very brilliant effect Is produced in
fact, It is taking picture from the shaded
side. only the light is a little stronger, and
the shadows little heavier than in the Or
dinary photograph.


While examinin. these pictures at Wash
burns the other day, we were shown the
and shade. In them lies an unlimited power.
Who has not noticed the beautifying effects
of the foot-lights Of a theatre. lighting up
hollow cheeks and eyes. and giving a youth
full appearance to faces that have been in
deliblv marked by the hand of time. Then
contrast the effect produced by the fghtin g
of q church or hall, which is Illuminated
from above, making heavy shadows under
the eyes. nose and chin. following the
cheeks and giving cadayerous appearance
to. every face, 1t /, said OF celebrated
portrait painter that no matter how COM
monplace the subject. he, by the fine effect
of light and shade in the painting, gave it
dignity. SO it is in photography; we very
often see very ordinary face given fine
appearance by some bold effect of light.
The Rembrandt style Of Lighting has been
of great service to the photographer in
giving freec and bolder idea Of effect
The public taste. at the present day, has
become so cultivated as to demand artistic
photographs, and the man who can produce
such work is bound to succeed.
Year: 1870

When Mr.. Greeley was at Lawrence,
Kansas, he was taken IN y carriage to see
the city and its improvements. Keeping
him engaged in conversation, the rreverent
scamps of his escort drove five or six times
around square, at each circuit passing a
fine building in course of erection: At
about the fifth round, Horace broke forth:
Why, there IS a very large number Of fine
buildings going up. Don't you fancy there
Is little m0nOt0nv in the architecture,
thought
Year: 1870

WALL STREET.


TUESDAY, Jan. 4-6 r. MI
Business is still duh In the various departments
OF tho Stock Exchange Little animation is looked
Tor until after the rcassembllng Of Congress- until
she middle OF the month.


THE STOCK MARKET


was caprtctous on light transactions and after
undergoing rather sharp decline, which seemed TO
Do Ied by Rock Island, recovered and became
strongly Oulllsh. Nothing further is known con-
cennR tue alleged new issue OF Rock Island STOCK.
The drst effect OF revived reports was to put the
proe down 10 1Olss from which there was subse-
quent recovery to 1929 Just as Rock Island
led iu the decline New York Central led in
the reverse movement It's advance being
predcated on the expectation that with
the assembling Of the Legislature there Is
q prospect OF obtaining the power TO increase the
rate OF fare from to 2A cents per mile on that
portion Of the road between Albany and Butralo q
change which would add millions annually 10 the
revenue Of the road. Again, the time for the
senLannuai dividend Is approaching, which Is ex-
pected to be not less than four per cent on both the
stock and scrip. Erie also was active and rose 10
23N. The feature after the Vanderbilt stocks was
New Jersey Central, which sold at 9ik. st. Paul,
NORTHWEST and Lake SaOre were steady and strong,
although Northwest In the earlier part OF the day
had been heavy, and declined. Reading was heavy.
In the miscellaneous list Western Union fell to alH
upon the announcement OF the general strike
among the telegraph operators. Pacific Mail in the
forenoon declined to 4o7S. In the rally the highest
point Of the day was reached about four O'Clock,
after which prices fell on IN very quiet dull
market


GOLD.


The gold market was heavy and dull, ana without
special feature. The price at the opening 1l9s.
which Is the lowest figure yet attained the decline
that has followed the great decline since last Sep.
tember From this 1t rose to ll9ss and closed finally
NJ HOY. The carrying rate still obstruc.s bullish
speculation, but seems to be dlsproportionate the
general character Of The money market The highest
rate recorded was Lie. Tho opening weakness was
more Immediately due to an advance in our bonds
In London 10 SIN, the highest ever made for them.


THE RANGE OF THE GOLD MARKET.


The following table shows The fluctuations OF
Year: 1870

Europe was brought about because Of the
anger of God at the declaration of infallibility.
He narrowly escaped being mobbed for his In.
temperate language The God which Mr..
Corey processes to worship is just God and
He does not devastate land or demolsh
dynasty in revenge for any declaration of
weak mortals. Whether the Pope is infallible
or not, the Almighty does not propose to dis
cuss the question with the needle gun and
Chassepot.
Year: 1870

Janesville Wis, is much exercised by the whole.
sale fioggings which prevail in its public schools.
The instrument of torture generally used is strap
sixteen inches long, one and quarter inches wide,
made of thick cow-hide, timber with oil" One boy
received 90 blows on the hand for chewing gum
one pupil was fogged ten minutes Tor smiling.
Then, by way of variety young misses are obliged
to stand on the floor holding heavy books at arms
length until the poor creatures faint from sheer ex
haustion. And this is intellectual education This
is the notion which at least schOomaster has OF
the properest way of teaching the young idea how
to shoot. If the Digger Indians had schools, what
could the Digger pedagogues do more cruelty alb
surd Ii is in the face of abuses like these that
great many oo-teaehers persist in advocating the
brutal system Of education, instead of deprecating
responsibility from which any humane person, any
one of refined feelings, would heartily desire to be
released. Thus at Teachers Convention at Fond
du Lac, resolution condemning corporal punish
ment obtained only four votes in its favor Ii seems
to us that teachers with morse of selfrespect, or
with the slightest faith in moral influences, would
be ashamed to rely upon mere physical coercion.
They would MT fight people of their size outside the
schoolhouse-wby should they fight little people
within its walls
Year: 1870

Unless registered before o'clock Tonight


yOu cannot cote at our State and City Election


merit Tuesday. Such is the law, and it is right


Six days will remain for arranging the lists of
registered voters and scrutinizing them prior
to the Election. This is none too much. II
repeaters and persons not entitled to vote
shall have obtained registration, let them be
detected and arrested before yoting-at far
thest, when they offer to vote. We prefer
locking the stable-dOor while the steed re-
mains unstolen. Woe to the villains who plot
and scheme to destroy by illegal votes the in
estimable Right of Suffrage!


If you are legal voter in this City, and
are not yet registered, go at once to the place
of registry in the Election District You in
habit, and see your name placed on the list
of Legal Voters! 1t is your right to have it
there; it is your duty to see that it is inscribed
accordingly And there is nothing whatever
in your way. All the bosh about Federal
"bayOnets,n military interference with the
"freedom of elections" &C., &C., is in
tended for fools. That interference is wholly
on the side of legal voters, and facilitates the
exercise and enjoyment Of their rights. Keep
ing out repeatefs is essential to the integrity
of the franchise. Your right to vote is not
worth straw if rascal may poll dozen
votes against your one vote. Illegal voting
disfranchises the legal voter


Fellow Citizens! for years you have justly
and forcibly complained of the destruction of
your legal rights by ballot-box suffers and
fraudulent canvassers. At last, your prayers
and remonstrances have been needed. The
Government Of your country has undertaken
to protect and vindicate your long violated
Right of Suffrage. For once, you will have
an election by votes legally cast and honestly
counted. VIII you now turn your back on
vote just when your votes will be certain to
ceuntf After having recovered your long
vitiated Right of Suffrage, will you basely
cast it awayf IL you do, can you expect
others to trouble themselves to reestablish it
again


See how the heather rage Mark how they
ioain' and gnash their teeth, and lie, in pros
pect OF an election of which they cannot make
whatever they please by fraud in voting and
In counting' Would they make all this howl
ii they were not mOrtally hiti What do they
care for Federal supervisors and deputy mar.
shais IL they want to poll none but legal votes
and count those votes honestly Why do
they execrate the appointment of those they
call felons TO watch them if they do not
know that these alleged lelons know the inc