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Year: 1873

tS~ j. b. HAWKINS has a fresh supply of
Bass Ale, direct from London. A man may
think ale Is Not a good drink If any one is so
foolish let him try oar friend Jim. lie Keeps
many other solaees for the weary and care
worn. Just drop In and sec how ho can fix
up ice and thiNgs.
Year: 1873

tB- Correspondents writing us tor pu blica-
tion without sending the names, had better
save their time and paper. No matter how
desirable their communications. without this
requisite it finds its way to the waste basket
at once. Send name, write or but one side OF
the sheet and with ink.
Year: 1873

with his staff Of operators and assista -


The office Of that emPloye Is generally Io-
Gated IN the closest proximity t. that II the
Division Superintendent. Telegraphlc
wires run from the Dispatcher office and
connect It with every station Oh the road.
He is advised the minute a train of cars
leaves the point Of departure, and the op-
orator Of the telegraph instrument hears
from the tram the very moment its loco
motive enters the first station and when il
leaves it. In this way the Superintendent
learns to a nicely the exact position of ev-
cry train on the road, and Is informed oi
any delay. All these observations are com
mitted TO paper in regular schedule form,
and he reports any regularity to the Dlvi.
! alon Superintendent. On the Eastern Di.
Year: 1873

vision of the Pennsy lvania Road they run
daily not less than 20 trains but not a
single train enters or leaves the station or
arrives there without advising the Dis
patcher Of the fact The engineer cannot
travel faster than the schedule time with
out being found out. In the same manner
can any train be stopped anywhere on the
road On the train
Year: 1873

There is a new and disastrous epidemic
prevailing among the horses in the city, which has
already proved destructive to a large number Of
animals The disease pronounced by the 10
be spinal meningitis and is believed TO be OugrOwth
of the distemper which recently afflicted the horses so
greatly and result of imprudence in working them
before they had fully recovered Every case has thus
far proved fatal and the surgeons assert that there
no way Of preventing the disease or curing
the horses when attacked. No p-emonitOry
symptoms are exhibited by the horses, which
come out of the stable in the morning in apparently
perfect health but attacked suddenly and drop
ayzed IN the street No is then left but to kill
Them SO prevalent is this disease that Superintendent
fairfield of the Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty TO
Animals states that the officers Of the Society alone
have killed as many six Of seven horses in day. No
signs the abatement OF this plague yet ysi
be and il is feared that there win be great destruc
tion among the horses before it disappears.


Another danger to horses of which Mr.. Bergh5 Off
GERS complain, is the ENHANCEMENT and wrenchng off of
hOofs in the city railroad tracks at the junction Of
swtches and in holes between the rails and the pave
ment. Acct tents of this nature reported as fire.
quent, and having caused the destruction OF num-
Der of truck and other horses The track OF the fourth
ave Railroad the depot and tunnel Is said TO DO
especially dangerous.
Year: 1873

ItOF' OLEF EIAND OF OUItNELI'


ITHACA, n. Y, Jan. 16.-PrOf. William Charles
Cleveland, the head of the department of Civil En-
gneerng at the University, died OF pneumonia at his
residence in this place to-day. Prof Cleveland was
graduated at the Lawrence Scientific Institute Of Cam
bridge, Mass where he resided and practiced his pro-
fesson up to the time of being called TO the place he
cupied at the time OF his death His talents and
knowledge in his profession attracted the attention of
the University authorities at the beginning Of selecting
the faculty. Previous to this time he had taught
but his connection with the University has been sue
cessfu in the extreme. He a passionate lover OF
art and the best influences OF its study stamped
upon his daily life and made him Of the peasantes
of associate with students and to exert refining
influence upon them. The loss of Of so thorough
knowledge in profession blow TO Cornell
and will be deeply felt.
Year: 1873

she will put few twenties in my big
hand I'll agree to hlep her along with
her divorce if she ever does marry. If
the court please, I'll bring this letter to a
close, happy in the thought that l am 80
honest miles away from that Internal tune
''Ten Thousand Miles Away" and never
want to get any nearer to it-would pre-
fer the hoss disease, Shasta felon or
something mild that way, "you Know"


JACINTo.


P.S. Guess I'll take that grizzly bear
contract. Wonder what the Professor is
paying for Chinamen's skulls. l should
think that the bones of an animal with
the tail on the skull would be just the
thing to fill up museum. l never ran
a museum, however, but ran this bridge
last Spring and some of the Celestial citi-
zens have got almighty smart since then,
and it would afford me considerable pleas
ure to furnish some institution with few
"wid de bref Knocked out of them"


Jesse just passed and reports mining on
Indian and Redding Creek froze up and
still on the friz. j.
Year: 1873

COUNTY SCRIP brought from 55 to IS
cents on the dollar in the Redemption
Fund. This high price leaves considera-
b G new +, rip still out, and as there will
no e iemption Fund of any cons quen e
for year, scrip will pobably be bought
and sold / low figure.
Year: 1873

According to arrangement, General Cor
don spoke last night in the Representative
Hall to a very large audience, composed OF
the members of the Legislature and the in
teIligence of Austin. His subject was the
aslHO8tien Of the youth of the South, and
he handled the sabjae. IN 9 most patriotic
manner. lie reiesFed particularly 10 the
style of books adopted by our officials for
use in the public schools, and by reading
passages from them showed that they were
intended by the authors, and by those who
had adopted ihew, to bring the ancestry OF
the rising generation Into disrepnta among
those Who should hold them in respect and
reverence; that mapy Of these books were
calculated to depmye the mind of
the youth, and to destgoy the divine senti-
ment of love for ones kindred and home.
He claimed that these books were
suited for no other purpose than to keep
alive prejudiees--and create strife; that the
Southern people did not desire this, but
that they wished to have their children
educated in love, not alone towards their
owp section, but the whole country.


Tie elsimed tbat the teyt books truest TO
history were contributed by Southern writ
crs ana published in tie South, aud sho4ld
be encouraged to find their way into the
schools; that such decision was necessary
to the hoaor aad integrity of the rising gen,
Grafton, and that it was the duty Of our leg
islators to take this important matter in
hand and to bring the remedy into proper
form.


lis speech was too comprehensive for u.
to notice fuils in the abort space Of time W.
have. We hope, however, to be able to Civ,
it in more satisfactory shape in shori
time. The effort was noble one, and com
manded the earnest attention Of every on,
upon the floor
Year: 1873

In this issue we repu blish an article
from the Galveston Civilian, upon
the above distinguished -turist and IegisIa-
tor. 1t does him mucl. zelit, but at the
same time does US wrong In the reference
to railroad matters, the writer says We have
urged the issuance OF the International
Railroad bonds, but fails to qualify that we
have always held that the law authorizing
these bonds did not meet our approval
We have, in other words, looked upon the
question in the enlarged light of keeping
faith, and since the constitutionality of the
law has been referred to the Sup renie Court,
we have claimed the matter should rest
there alone, and should it be in favor Of
the validity Of the bonds, no alternative viii
be left but to abide the decision Of the tri-
bunal to which the appeal has been made


In regard to the reference made TO our
approval Of land subsidies, we look upon it
as but poor detriment to the Statesman,
since Judge Smith, for whom the writer
expresses so much admiration, has taken in
this matter just about the position

which we have always maintained. We
advocated with earnestness from the first,
the granting of lands TO railroads in lieu of
money, and as compromise with the
Texas Pacific Railroad Company, thought
it proper that liberal donation of lands
should be made to it to save the people from
the payment of large money subsidy. |



The writer thinks, and he quotes from
Judge Smiths speech passage in corrobo-
ration, that Judge Smith and the States
man, are working contrary to each other
on the question of internal improvements,
but if the position of both is carefully ana
lyzed it will be seen there is but little diff
ference, and since Judge Smith and the
Statesman, in its uniform course, arc at
this time both acting in harmony with
majority of the Legislature, Democratic we
think there is but very impereeptible line
of demarcation, not enough to cause the
least difference in feelings between the
two
Year: 1873




The Legislature for some time past ha;
been earnestly engaged in disposing of the
questions touching the substitution of lands
for bonds to the Texas and Pacific Railroad
Company, and the extension of time for the
completion of that road to Fort Worth, and
we have reason to believe that the result
will be favorable to the State and accepta-
bic to the company. We trust that the
members, actuated by the same spirit, and
with view to the best interests of the
State, will not adjourn without first set
ting, or altering some terms of settlement,
with the International company The ques-
tions of difference between that company
and the State are grave and serious ones,
and compromise should be brought about
with as little delay as possible.


Hthe Legislature will set to work earnestly
to arrange with that company so as to save
millions of bonds to the State, preserve the
public credit from a threatened blow, for
ever silence the question of reputation and
secure the immediate completion of that
gre9t Fsed across the State, they will cover
themselves with honor ard gOiRto the com
ing eanyass With 40 impeachment to their
success, and will entitla themselves to the
lasting gratitude of the people.


We have no particular plan Of eompro-
mise to propose We know not what the
company would accept, but we believe
them to be reasonable men, and their
acts in the past, in building so
grsst 2 road, resting on the good faith of
the promises of ibe State, show that they
are liberal. VS. make thc suggestion with
the esTnest hope that those whose duty it
is to act in the matter win lose no time in
making an earnest effort to bring about so
desirable result
Year: 1873

whose every hour was more devoted to the
State. a = ''''
Newspapers Of the State | hope are gen.
orally edited by very profound statesmen
and patriotic men-abut / would sav n
them that they ought to visit the CapitoI
and examine the conduct Of the Thirteenth
Legislature, and not condemn il without :
hearing. Convince the people that this
Legislature is failure, after the effort To
send true men-will they not loose faith
and fail in the future to make another ef-
iortt Should not condemnation he very
Just before it is pronounceds


1 send you an article from the States
man, which with this / wish You to-nub-
hsh- Respectfully,


n kN-nrDcnN~
Year: 1873

Before Cartlwell, of the Statesman went
to Brazil to eat monkeys the proprietor of
the Journal had mastered trade to saake
an honest living lly.-sfste Journal.


But no one can give him credit for ever
having applied It tp such q purpose
Year: 1873

the rebellion should have seat in the
House. 1t was not for him TO argue
whether the law was wise or unwise. 1t
was enough to know that 1t was the
sole work of Congress, but no man can
be excluded from either House
for any disqualification except
such as are indicated by law
The House cannot supersdd any dis
qualification. The question on trial
to-day was the right OF Mr.. Brooks or
Mr.. Ames and it was the right OF the
whole people OF the country; the right
OF representation; for which our fathers
bad fought Whatever the howlings
and cIsmors OF the mob might be, the
question to he decided is as to the jnva-
lidty OF the right OF representation
He for enc was resdy to vote now and
would not be deferred IRON doing his
duty by the clsmors OF the mob.
Year: 1873

We are glad to note thai an effort is
being made for the erection OF a suitable
monument to the memory OF General
GEORGE II. MEADE. He was one OF the
few competent and brave Generals OF
the Federal army who did his duty
modestly and without political aspira-
ton, and il anybody who earned militia
~ honors in the civil war deserves n
monument. General MEADE is the man
Ii tdetracls nothing from his well-esrned
fame that he was not a tavnrlte with
the petty politicians VINO have 30 sadly
mlsused the fruits OF the victory he
earned.
Year: 1873

The vote OF the Senate, on Monday
which by a majority of ten refused to
take UP the case OF Senator Caldwell
is generally accepted as practically set
ding his case favorably. Senator Nor
ton is in very bad humor at the uneere
monious manner in which the report o,
his committee, although a question o.
the highest privilege. was pushed aside
for the Agricultural Land Bill, and also
at the uncalled-lor remark dropped by
Senator Logan. in the course OF the oe,
bate, to wit: that there was unusual
Year: 1873

its place, and with a profusion of thanks
the old African went on his way rejoicing.
Mr.. Sears had reached the door of his
warehouse just in season to witness this
scene, and again he spoke with himself:


"This youth has a strong hand, and a
willing one The time may come when L
shall need such. will secure it now and
L believe the investment will be good
One.n


And he called the youth by name, and
beckoned him back.


s'My boy" said he, with kindly smile,
"I have changed my mind. Twill try you.
I told you truly when told you that did
not at present need more help; but L hope
I shall need it ere long. have witnessed
that you are truthful and honest, and /
have also witnessed that you have strong
and helping hand, and willing one. 9th
ers mighthave returned the jewel but few
would have risked the crime and the labor
of helping that poor negro with his street.
soiled BURDEN rereH asg e ~


And Andrew Sears took Amos Duttor
into his employ; and his anticipations
were more than realized. Not only did the
youth prove himself honest in all things,
but his helping hand was ever ready when
there was possible need.


Years have passed since that time. An
drew Sears has gone beyond the shadowy
vale; but Amos Dutton is living yet, do
ing good with his vast wealth, and honOred
and beloved by all who know him.-N Y.
Te60cr 90 ttfth.s B Ff.4LE. III.
Year: 1873

The Knoxville CHRONICLE deserves
great credit for the industry and enterprise
it has exhibited for months past in collect
ing and publishing to the world its valua-
BILE series of articles entitled, "Facts about
East Tennessee" 1t is just such informa-
ton as these articles contain that we want
circulated abroad concerning our division
of the State. Plain, practical, statistical
and demonstrative exhibits like these, are
of great value to the country, which we
are laboring to develop and populate with
capital and productive labor. We say all
honor to the CHRONICLE for such a nota-
BILE exhibition of its deep interest in the
material prosperity of East Tennessee
GrcencuiUe Sentinel and Reporter.
Year: 1873

TREASURY CRISIS AND Irs CURE N JAPAN
The Japanese Ministers of Finance-there
hre two of them-have resigned. The GEN
tlemen feel out Of sorts with the governing
power. They are OF opinion that the nation
Is going ahead with too great rapidity, and
fhat the executive pace is unhealthy. They
have issued manifesto in which they set
forth very many figures and much personal
hsseveration in support Of their allegation.
The Mikado regards them either as official
soreheads or fossils. 1t is thought that His
Imperial Majesty will forward to them his
gracious permission to commit ha,i-kori.
This is regarded as great stretch of royal
condescension. If the statesmen don't like
Che system, why, they can leave it and thus be
permanently quieted of all future trouble con-
cerning it. With their "heads off, officially
and their abdominal viscera neatly sliced they
will have gone to glory and never seek q
5eturn TO mundane power
Year: 1873

The letter Of Edmund Yates on the Austrian
parade, published in yesterdays HERALD
calls attention to the great distinction be-
tween the American and European armies,
which Is still further illustrated by the
speeches OF General Sherman and Secretary
Belknap at West Point. In a country like
Austria, where standing army of eight hun
dred thousand men is maintained, the drill of
every soldier can be perfected, and on parade
each battalion and regiment in every arm of
the service displayed as parts of nicely ad-
justed machine. This cannot be the case
with us, as we maintain no standing army ex-
cept the small force engaged in Indian fight
ing. Hence we must lock to the oficers-z-the
graduates of West Point-and the military
spirit of the people for proficiency in time of
war. In every war we have had since
the foundation of our Military Academy wo
have had abundant occasion to be proud of
the men it has given to the army. The Secre-
tary of War may well point to the respect that
is paid to the memory of General Candy and
tell the graduating class that each of them will
find it grateful to know that the people will
commend the earnest man wherever he is
found. And General Sherman struck the key
note which should guide every American
officer when he told these young men, just en-
tering upon their military career, that the
soldier should discard all idea of the pursit Of
wealth. There was scarcely an example OF a
West Point graduate being charged with cor
ruption during the war. 1t is this which
has hitherto made our army of officers so
proficient in time of war, and if the simple ad-
vice of the General of the Army is followed
we shall never have occasion to regret that we
have no well-drilled force of nearly million
men as burden upon the people, or to fear
that in case the people are again compelled to
fly to arms they will not have officers to COM
mand them worthy Of the name Of the Ameri-
can soldier.
Year: 1873

often brought to standstill and not unfre-
quently turned back. It is also . serious
question to be solved whether any aeronaut can
live for three or four days. in a protracted
voyage at an elevation Of fifteen thousand or
twenty thousand feet above the sea, in bal
loon moving with tho terrific speed Of seventy
five or o hundred miles an hour.


Still these questions cannot be solved except
by experiment.; and if the experiment is actu-
ally to be made we wish it all success and
rich harvest of meteorologic lore.
Year: 1873

The NEW SPANISH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
has added to its programme the separation of
Church and State. Since the downfall Of
Isabella the Second this is the most sensible
piece Of news we have had from Spain 1t
comes TO us, however, as an afterthought. 1t
might be well if it could but we doubt much
whether the new federal Republic can fight
down the Church. Spain experiments too
much. This last does not promise SO much
es perhaps it ought.
Year: 1873

will be as powerless in the hands of this aug
mented Territorial lobby as it has shown itself
to be In the grasp of the Credit Mobilier
managers. 1t was recently given out from
Washington that President Grant had ex-
pressed the opinion that the extension of our
frontier southwark would be governed by the
extension of our railway system; but if half
that has been reported OF this Mexican scheme
OF annemtion be true the extension of our
railway system southwark awaits the extension
OF our frontier. We had supposed that Gen
eral Grant had had enough OF annexation in
his St Domingo venture during his first term,
to last him through his second; but if from
many idle rumors we may extract grain of
truth, there is danger that he may be led
astray by this Jack-o lantern Mexican annexa-
ton scheme.


We would warn him against entering upon
any such perilous enterprise. The project is
sufficiently plausible to be dangerous; but it
may be and should be firmly resisted. All that
we really want in territory we have; and all
that We can gain by continued annexa.ions we
can secure by cheaper and safer methods Our
manifest destiny is not the absorption of
the Continent and it's islands and it's diverse
races and languages but the Strengthening,
right and left. of popular ideas and institu-
tions. in view of covering the whole Continent
North and South, with chain of independent
republics, acting as confederation in sup
port Of each other against all disturbing
forces. Our annexations have surely cost us
wars enough, and blood and treasure and po-
litical corruption and general decentralization
enough, to warn us against the continuance of
this manifest destiny of disorganization
and dissolution. Let u.s. at least, labor to Sc
cure the redemption of our national debt and
law and order, and confidence and harmony in
the States and Territories we now possess, be-
fore we proceed to add new elements Of ex-
pense corruption and discord to our existing
party trials and conflicts of factions and races.
Let President Grant be admonished that if
the taxpayers were not prepared for ST.
Domingo they are not yet sufficiently relieved
of their burdens from the war to run the risks
of another slice from Mexico"