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Year: 1873

An amazing document is that on impeach-
ment which was reported from the House
Judiciary Committee, yesterday. 1t is not a
report it is a sort of Trojan horse in which
is concealed, not q storming party, but
speech. Why the Judiciary Committee, when
asked to consider the question of impeaching
Vice-President COlfax, should file a brief
on the right of the House TO expel
any of its own members, no man but Gen.
Butler can tell This is just what was done.
The special cases recommended by the Poland
Committee need not be considered in cOnnec-
ton with this argument. But the doctrine laid
down by Gen. Butler is dangerous and alarm
ing. Ii is held that the morality of q
Congressman's ,doings forms no subject for
review in the House. He may come there
as the hired attorney of the Central
Pacific Railroad, for instance, and devote all
his time to introducing and voting on bills for
the enrichment of that corporation. The
House cannot touch him; he made his bargain
and got his money before he came into Con-
gress; the morality of the agreement is not
subject for review. 1t is easy to see where
such a construction of law will lead. If Gen.
Butler has his way the House will not only
be place where rascals are made; IL will be
a place of refuge for them. The Commit
tees report that any impeachment Of the Wee
President would be inexpedient leaves the guilt
or innocence of that officer untouched
Year: 1873

The people are moving, and the Democratic tidal
wave will soon sweep the corruptionists out oi
power. Grants grab of 100000 will not save
him from the scorn Of an outraged people when
the voice of the oppressed masses are raised
against him and the horde of thieves he has placed
in power are swept away, as they will be in all
the States where military power docs not interfere,
as it ia now being Oone wherever the elections
are held. The news from MARYLAND, Virginia and
New York will be cheering to every man who loves
honesty and good government. The victories won
yesterday are complete, ana show the Indignation
that is rising in the minds Of the people every
where.
Year: 1873

Boston is in utter dismay at the prospect OF
all that certain lot, piece, or parcel OF vacant
md known as the Common reveTting TO the
heirs and assigns of the pOssessor thereon, they
the said heirs. claiming that the conditions
upon which it was given to the city haYe been
violated.
Year: 1873

, You see, my fellow teacher, that the
sense of the above heading would be
ambiguous if it were not for the COM
ma And as it is, | fear you will
interpret the main substantive by
hickory, or cherry, or birch. Your
pupils, maybe, would gladly give that
phase to my proposition, should they
see it.


Perhaps it would not be amiss If
yourself should chance to carry the
same view for have just come from
visiting school. where, if the shades
OF hickory or birch were not darksome,
vet the omnipresence of rqw-hide,
ipisco fncto, added a ridiculous gloom
to the otherwise cheerful school room


The fact, concerning that weak and
much to- >be>pitied schooImaster was,
that in his former school he had well
nigh made n failure in point of govern
ment, and had been aprised of that
fact This time, therefore, he would
look out for breakers. He would take
time, and pupils both, by the forelock.
He was not to be caught mapping, not
he. lie selects good riding whip, an
imperishable, sarcastic, or, if you please,
stinging raw,hide
Year: 1873

This instrument shall be constant
companion from the very first dag lin
the new sphere Of action it shall be
the sane qua non Of successful line of
government; it shall be a perpetual
reminder of his former deficiency, as he
should carry it about hither thither.
Ip sympathy and pity, told my friend
of the dangers of such constant display
of the scepter of authority and discip>
line that Familiarity would surely
breed contempt that the "hiding OF
power were wise plan with both gods
and men. The next day the rod was
put out sight, and I trust with good
results.


But have in my mind "rule" in the
sense of law, or regulations Right
here was the cause of the failure OF
our friend, and doubtless Of a thousand
other teachers and parents.


They have "to much rule,'' that is,
TO many specified regulations so that
if these should all be enforced the
pupil or child would be trimmed down
to puppet, that could open it's eyes
only as you might please to pull the
wire Alas, for individuality Of
character, freedom of thought and
action when scholars shall be taught to
go to school, and to live, pre- eminently
for the rules


To illustrate the legitimate and log
ical results of multiplicity of micro
scopical rules in the school room, one Of


which was to the effect that "there
should be no kind of communication in


the room during recess"


This, under the circumstances. in a


country school, thoug it might have


been have a wise regulation in some
places, was entirely uncalled for and
intoleraut. Hence it was broken by
stout boys; hence the offended digrity of
the teacher; hence disturbing scene
OF copora punishment, followed by


odum against the teacher and popular
prejudice. OF course there was also a
loss Of confidence in bis wisdom and 7
know not how near he came to giving
up the school. Perhaps the visit of
: the writer was just in time to save him
from the crash. Here was plain
case of " too much rule" Establish
but few fundamental rules rs absolute
whose trinsgressors shall be in al
eases called to account, and let The
public sentiment of the school-not ar
easy thing to create, | acknowledge


take care of the rest.


1t will be found that not all boisterou
boys are wilfnIy. so. But by all mean


keep the rod sacrcdly out of sight 70
special and urgent ocasions.
Year: 1873

I-pdcr any circumstances the result Of the
suspension of Jay Cooke 4 Co. will not Affect
the value Of our District securities. II Will,
no doubt, be used for that purpose by design
ing schcmers; but when the fact Is known
that the firm Of Jay Cooke Il Co. has never
had any direct connection with the District
government, the efforts In that direction will
prove futile. The senior member OF the firm,
while expressing q kindly interest In the pro-
srcss of the District has firmly and per-
sistcntly declined at all times to open an ac-
count with the government for the negotia-
tion Of its securities. lie has repeatedly
given Us q reason for this course the fact
alluded to elsewhere, that the operations OF
the house In that class Of business were
necessarily confined to the requirements Of
its railroad enterprises. The effect on th'
business men Of the District will b
limited to small number Of dcpositors
The majority OF our .busiuess MeA kec
their accounts In other city banks.
is quite probable, however. that some o
the contractors under the Board Of Publr
Works will suffer slight and temporary Ia
convenience, as they are said to have bee
customers. In short, 1t Is safe to assert tha
the direct influence Of the affair will be cor


fined to the moneyed circles Of the larg
cities andsthe class OF people who may b
interested In railroad securities. OF III
latter class numbers reside in MiunesotI
Montana aud other States and Territories
the Northwest. The people Of the Distrit
may rest assured that their personal intcrcs
will be cared for In manner which W
satisfy them that their confidence In the fir


has not been misplaced.
Year: 1873

Ladies travelling through Canada by rail are
often greatly annoyed by having their luggage
unnecessarily searched, but one of the officials re
Gently got his deserts 1t happened that Yan.
kee school teacher OH her way from Kansas tO
Vermont, passed through the Dominion with her
trunk packed to bursting, with nothing contra
band. When the officer demanded her key she
begged him not to open it, assuring him that she
had come through from Kansas, and that the
trunk contained simply her clothes and her
books, and was SO full that it would be very
troublesome to re-pack it. But he sternly de
manded the key, and maliciously pulled every
thing out to the very bottom then. finding her
assertion true, he returned the key, and advised
her to ''hurry mp and get the traps back" as the
train would soon move. "What is that to me ~
said the quick. .witted woman; Il have check
for that trunk, and hold the Grand Trunk Rail-
way responsible for its safe delivery. will not
take the key, and yon may do as you please
about the trunk" Report says that the official
was weary and red in the face, and profane ere
he finished packing the trunk
Year: 1873

II Everywhere hear but vnice about the teach
that unless they thoroughly master the they
to teach half their efforts will be thrown away upon
their scholars.-EducationaiP Paper.


There is difference of opinion on this. as on
all other subjects Some distinguished authori.
ties assert that it answers the purpose just as
well, if the teacher is compelled to learn the
lesson night, in order to impart it to tire pu-
nil next merninpi
Year: 1873

~ If the Atchison Champion thinks that some
other section of the State is entitled to United
States Senator, why did it not say so a year ago:
Had Atchison solidly contended for man from
Southern OF Western Kansas, there is not the
slightest doubt but that Southern or Western
Kansas would have got it. But the claims of
the South and West were not good, until after
Atchison secured Senator
Year: 1873

II George A. Crawford wants it understood
that he was not one of those who were begging
the Governor for the appointment of Senator.
We make note of this with pleasure 1t is the
first time in the last twelve years that Crawford
has not been candidate for Senator OF Governor.
Year: 1873

Mrs. Winsiew'- Soothing syrup Is the pre-
seriptisn Of Of the best Female and Nur
in the United States and has been used for thirty
with failing safety and by millions Of moth
and children from the feeble infant Of week old
the adult acdty Of the stomach relieves wind
collie regulates the bowels and gives rest health and
mother and child We believe it be the Best and
Surest Remedy in tie World in all cases Of DYsENTERY
and DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether it arises from
Teething fum any other Full directions for using
win accompany each bottle. None Genuine uess the fac
sime Of CURTIS PERKINS is on the outside wrapper.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers. julyIOyl
Year: 1873

~ Milt. Reynolds Thought he had sure thing
on the Senatorial appointment, and is dreadful
mad over the result. Alilt. did have soft thing
on it, until some fool persuaded the Governor
that he should not select man for brauty alone
Year: 1873

men and to promote the commercial pros
perity of the Republic. The products of the
soil are wanted abroad, and the sooner we
send them the better for every branch Of
trade and the people generally. If the rail-
road companies would study the welfare of the
country and their own interests at the same
time they might help the farmers and country
merchants to bring forward their products in
abundance to iii the warehouses Of our
ports and to send fleets O. rassels
laden with grain to Europe. The
enormous cost of transportation from the
great wheat growing States Of the West to the
seaboard is the drawback that needs to be re-
moved. With cheaper transportation far
greater amount Of breadstuffs would be ex-
ported. If the railroad companies would
charge the lowest rates possible they, in the
end. would find their reward through the
general prosperity that must result from an
augmented export trade. But whether they
have the good sense and patriotism or not


enough of the products Of the soil will be
shipped-for Europe must have them-to create
state Of trade much more favorable to the
United States than has been seen for years
past With that, too, will come more gold
at our command an easier money market and
better chance to approach specie payments.
Year: 1873

The panic is over, and one of the greatest
gained. The reopening of the Stock Exchange
yesterday marked the end of an eventful furry.
and gave us assurance of the completeness of
the victory achieved by men in legitimate
business over the rash and needless specula-
tors in Wall street. 1t is the triumph Of
financial soundness and solid worth over the
uncertainties Of needless speculation Of cor
rect methods of doing business over the
adventurous ways of men in haste to be rich
of moderation and conservatism over greedy
rccklessness and reckless greed. Not single
member of the Stock Exchange failed to meet
his obligations. The days transactions were
entirely free from the spirit Of speculation.
Never was business conducted with. more
caution and confidence. The routine of the
Exchange was taken up as if only Sunday
had intervened since its doors were closed A
great crisis, involving fearful loss to the
country and great suffering among the people,
has been averted by the calmness and modera-
t,,on which allowed the storm to spend its
fury ncon those who had courted and pro-
voked it Ccly the'buchu bankers, the wild
speculators in uncc crtainties and insecurities
and the unsound banks a.~ed trust companies
have failed. Not a single merccentlle house
in this city has fallen even sensibly Uttered
from the force'of the storm. The prosperity
Of the country is unaffected. Much in the
way Of reform will now be needed, especially
as regards the management Of savings banks
and in relief and security from the national
banking system; but just at the moment we
have only rejoicing that the crisis is past
that panic in Wall street will not inevitably
bring ruin to the country and that the power
of reckless speculation i, broken, if not en-
tirely destroyed. The victory is due to the
wisdom Of General Grant, the caution of our
men Of business and the moderation of the
press and the people
Year: 1873

The democrats Of this Commonwealth,
through their appointed delegates, will meet
in State Convention at Utica to-day, for the
business of nominating State ticket and pro-
claiming the party platform for our coming
November election. In the outset the Conven-
ton will be called to decide upon the claims
of the contesting or rival delegations from this
city, known as the Tammany men, the Apollo
Hall men and the Democratic Union men.
Tammany claims the position of the Elder
Bourbons; Apollo Hall claims the rights Of the
Orleanists, and the Democratic Union men,
under Robert B. Roosevelt, have undertaken
the role of peace maker lately played in the
French Assembly with such remarkable skill
by President Theirs. But as Theirs, with all
his skill and fertility of resources, was at last
overthrown by his own petard, so Mr.. Roose-
welt may fail at Utica. The impression, how
ever, seems to prevail that the Convention
will at


Some diplomatic halfway house OF rest
effect reconciliation among our city factions
in practical recognition of the established
fact that "a house divided against itself can
not stand"


Assuming that there will be a union of oil
the democratic clans in the work of this
Utica Convention, they appear to be en-
counged with high hopes Of success in the
election. From the hints thrown ont by
various organs and committees of the party
the Convention will take greater care than
s,,x xLo of he fnr 70 C<o%a
ticket, and in its resolutions will open fire
upon the national and State administration,
and upon the republican party along the
whole line; that particular stress will be laid
upon the Kellogg government of Louisiana
as q despotic usurpation destructive of State
rights; that ''the back-pay grab will be
handled without gloves and torn to pieces;
that the recent developments Of our Wall
street panic will be made the basis of a
vigorous attack upon the financial policy of
General Grant and the favorite financial
agents of the Treasury, and, finally, that the
examples of retrenchment and reform given
by the reformers now conducting our city
government will be presented to the people as
examples of maladministration imperatively
demanding another change.


Such, we understand, will be the leading
points of the platform of the New York de-
mocracy for this fall campaign. The Conven-
ton will probably be occupied two days in the
work before it, and then, with the party fairly
in the field, the republicans having already
formed their line of action, the active work of
the campaign on both sides will begin. We
await the issue of the democratic powwow at
Utica.
Year: 1873

For the first time in three years the world
begins to believe that republic is possible in
Spain. The intransigentes are heard Of now
mainly in connection with Alicante and Carta-
gena; but the conviction produced by the
latest news is that both Alicante and Carta-
gena will soon cease to be seats of rebellion


This, however is not all. The Carlists who
only few weeks ago we're full Of hope and
confidence, begin to evince signs Of demoral-
Year: 1873

THE DEPARTMENT OF DOCKS will soon begin
work on three new piers at the foot Of Chris
topher street, and the work, we are gratified
to learn, will be somewhat stronger than was
that of the demolished pier at the Battery.
The department says that, like the first battle
of Bull Run, that smash up at the Battery has
indicated the solid work required
Year: 1873

The Weather In This City Yesterday.


The following record viii 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 Buldinr.-
Year: 1873

Probabilities.


For NEW ENGLAND AND THE MIDDLE STATES CLEAR
AND CONTINUED COOL WEATHER, WITH LIGHT TO
FRESH WINDS, WILL PREVAIL


For the lower lake region southwest and north
west winds, lower temperature and generally
clear weather.


For the South Atlantic States gentle and fresh
northwest to northeast winds, partly cloudy
weather and rain on the coast and in Florida.
For the Gulf States east Of the Mississippi and
Tennessee, generally clear cool weather and light
to fresh northerly winds.
lakes gentle and fresh north to northwest winds
and clear cold weather.


Frost will probably prevail on Wednesday night
over the northern portion OF the Gulf States,
western portion OF the South Atlantic States, the
Middle and New England States, and northwest
ward over the Lake region and Northwest
Year: 1873

Tue GRAND ENGLISH OrERA.-The sale Of
reserved seats for the English Opera conf
menced yesterday morning, and by noon a
large number of the tickets had been sold.
From present prospects the engagement will
be a very successful one, and by Monday
most of the desirable seats disposed of to the
early apDlicantS
Year: 1873

Lameness, or stiffness of the joints, and
soreness of the flesh, is relieved at once by
freely using Rennes Pain Killing Magic
Oil, and hundreds of families keep this
Magic Oil for their family doctor, and find
it all they need Try it Buy it where
you usually trade.
Year: 1873

A SEVERE TEsT-The Commissary
General of the United States, after a trial
of all the principal starches in the country,
decided that Duryea's Satin Gloss
Starch was the best that could be procur-
ed, and the government from that time to
the present are buying this article. This
is fact worthy the attention of consum-
Year: 1873

THE RENEDY.-To escape the worthless
denominations offered under the title Of
Flavoriug Extracts and Baking Powders,
and force them out of the market, rests
wholly with the consumers, they are the
ones that have to suffer Purchase only
those articles you know by experience to
be pure, Look upon cheap goods as an
evidence of their adulteration and worth
lessness, upon those that dealers complain
of as being to high to keep for sale as an
argument in their favor, for good, pure
goods eannot be sold as cheap as worthless
ones, and afford less profit to the manu-
facturer and dealer DIR. Prices Special
Flavorings and Cream Baking Powder are
acknowledge by chemists to be the purest,
and the only scientifically prepared artic-
les of their kind in the market, and are
now used in million homes and daily in
creasing in popular favor
Year: 1873

Mrs. Baldwin, missionary to China,
gives some interesting facts in regard to
the women Of that country. She says
girls have no choice of their husbands; the
young girl is sold by her parents at the
highest price they can obtain for her.
After they are married, if he chooses he
can be divorced from her for talking too
much; if he becomes poor or gets tired Of
her, he sells her again. In the coolest
weather the large-footed women are not
allowed to wear stockings, and cannot dress
in any other color than black or blue.
The manner in which they make their feet
small is by binding the four toes under the
foot, which they keep bound up for about
eleven years, when the foot becomes dead.
l have walked through the streets when
the women would brush against my dtess
so as to see my feet, so that they could
tell to what class belonged. would say
to them, 81 will show you my feet, but
do not pull my clothes, as it is rude"
When would expose my feet to them
they would exclaim why, have you no
real ladies in America ?" And the only
way that could make them believe that
we had was by telling them that the women
read books like the men, which utterly
astounded them, as the real Chinese is
brought up in the utmost ignorance, and
they only marry in the rich families, be-
cause they know and do so little, and need
SO much waiting upon that it takes rich
husband to support them. If you ask a
Chinese woman how many children she
has, she will give you only the number of
boys. She has to be asked the second
time how many girls she has, as they are
thought so little of that in many cases
they are killed as soon as born. A large
footed woman told me once that her first
child was little girl, and she described to
me how she loved the little one. aMy
husband went out" she said, ''and brought
in tub of water. begged him to spare
its life, but he took the little one and put
its head in the water, and held it there
until it was dead. My second babe was
daughter, and it was served the same as
the first the third child was boy; he lived
until he was about four years old, when
the gods got angry and killed him. Then
my husband died, and If eat anything
that is nice, and If | wear good clothes,
my relatives become angry, and treat me
harshly." Even in our Christian churches
in China the women are not allowed in
the same room with the men, but are
partitioned off in lattice-work room.
Year: 1873

EATING WHEN ExHAUsTED.--When the
strength or nerve power is already worn
out or used up, the digestion of food only
makes fresh demand upon it, and If It
be unable to meet the demand, the food is
only burden upon it, producing mischief.
Our bodies have been compared to steam
engines, the food being the fuel and the
steam produced the nerve power. The
analogy holds good to certain extent.
If, when the steam is low, because the fire
is low, you pile in too fast, quantity of
coal you put out your fire, and if you have
depended upon steam power to fan your
fires, that is also extinguished. Beyond
this comparison fails. You may clean
out your furnaces and begin again, but
in the body the consequences Of this over
loading are dangerous and sometimes fatal.
No cause Of cholera is more common than
eating freely when exhausted. The rule
should be to rest for time, and take some
simple reffeshment, cup or part of a
cup Of tea, little broth, or even pieco
Of bread, anything simple and in small
amount, just to stimulate the stomach
slightly and begin to restore its power.
After rest, moderate quantity viii be re-
freshiug. Never eat full meal when you
are exhausted. Take first small quanti-
ty of anything single which may be handy
and rest Then sitter time proper food
will be a blessing, not burden.