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Year: 1875

The rocks all about US are low, from
three feet to ten feet high, We have
one rope, out ahead, fastened TO rock,
upon which stands gang Of men, pulling
There is row Of men in the water under
the left side OF the boat, heaving at her
with their broad backs, TO prevent her
smashing on the rocks But our main
dragging force is in the two long lines OF
men attached to the ropes on the left
shore. They stretch out ahead Of US SO
far that i. needs an opera glass to discov-
er whether the leaders are pulling or only
soldering. These two long, struggling
lines are led and directed by new fig
ure who appears upon this shifting oper
attic scena u is a comisal sheik who
stands upon high rock at one side and
lines out the catch.line Of working re.
frain. while the gangs howl and haul in a
surgng chorus. Nothing could be wilder
or more ludicrous, in the midst Of this
roar of rapids and strain of cordage. The
shek holds long staff, which he swings
like the baton Of the leader Of an orches.
ira, quite unconscious Of the odd figure
he cuts against the blue sky. He grows
more and more excited, he swings his
arms, he shrieks, but always in tune and
in time with the hauling and with the
wilder chorus Of the cataract men; he is
in the very ecstasy Of the musical con.
ductor, displaying his white teeth, and
raising first one leg and then the other in
a delirious swinging motion, all the more
picturesque on account Of his flowing blue
robe and his loose white cotton drawers
lie lifts his leg with a gigantic pull
which is enough in itself to draw the
boat onward, and every time he does il
the boat gains on the current. Surely
such an orchestra and such leader were
never seen before. For the orchestra il


scattered over half an acre OF ground
swaying, pulling, and singing in rythmi'
show and there is high wind and {
blue sky, with rocks and foaming torrents
and an African village with palms in tn,
background amid the debris of some pre-


historic earthquake.
Year: 1875

General Clinton, who saw the discom
future Of the British forces from Copp's
Hill, crossed the river and took command
oil some five or six hundred men who
stood hesitating, without orders, on the
beach. His presence and his reinforce.
ment were most timely if be had moi
come up 1--WE should have been forced tc
retire." says the British report on the
Conduct of the War. General Howe now
left his place at the head of the left
column and massed his men on the right
making at the same time demonstration
at the rail fence, chiefly to cover the
movement Of the artillery, which was
placed so as so take advantage OF the gap
between the breastwork and fence, where
it could rake the interior of the redoubt.
The extreme left was led as before by
General Pigot and by General Clinton
while Howe led the centre, The men
were ordered to reserve their fire. to ad.
vance in column with bayonets fixed. and
TO carry the redoubt in front.


Prescott took in the situation at once.
When he saw the artillery in position, he
knew that straight, unobstructed line
led from the mouth of the guns to the in.
terror Of the redoubt when he saw the
solid column advancing without firing, up
TO the hill, right in face, he knew that
the storming of the redoubt was to follow
let the same resolution and steady nerve
held him and his men as before. Again
they waited; again the heroic, grimy
line Of men rose behind the parapct and
swept the enemy's ranks with their con.
centrated fire. The advancing forces
staggered; they were pushed forward by
those behind, by the swords of the officers
and goaded by the fury Of discounted
men. The artillery was plowing up the
earth in the redoubt, stones were falling
from within upon the desperate British
sure sign that the ammunition was gone
and with shouts they began to scale the
face Of the redoubt Brave men within
and brave mvu without, maddrued by Ill,
conflict which had been raging for more
than an hour, were now engaged in hand.
to.hand fight. The Americans clubbed
their muskets, struck down the
men that climbed the parapet, and fought
for every inch of ground; but the re-
doubt was now filed with red-coats and
the farmer-sodiers, the dust was filling
the air, the soldiers without were swarm
ing into the works, and Prescott, iron and
steel to the last, gave the word to retreat
Scarcely could way be found to the sally
port, but, fighting as they went, the little
band pushed their way cut CT the redoubt
over the ridge towards Bunker Hill.
Year: 1875

The engagement Of Barry Sullivan, the


famous Irish Tragedian to play in New


York, is an event in the drama that has


placed the lovers of theatrical amusement


upon the itching point of excitement.


Mr.. Sullivan is regarded as the greatest
Hamlet in all Europe, and as this is said


to be his chef dourre he will open in that


piece. AS counter attraction to this,


another theatrical manager has engaged


Mr.. E. L. Davenport, considered the best


Hamlet in America, to open the same


night that Mr.. Sullivan does in the same


piece. By this it will be seen that there


will be two Hamlets in New York at the
same time, and the rivalry between the
two to gain public applause will be intense.
The New York Herald fears that it will
become an affair of nationalities, Mr.. Sui
livan being an Irishman and Mr.. Daven-
port an American, and if it assumes such
an aspect may lead to unpleasant conse-
quences, as the contest between two men
Of different nationalities is very apt to
kindle the sympathies and jealousies of
the admirers Of each into very dangerous
elimination.


Mr.. Sullivan is to be rendered torch
light procession and the sixty-ninth regi-
ment of the New York National Guards
will participate, which is composed alto
gether of Irishmen. As a counterpoise to
this an American regiment will take part
in demonstration to Davenport. But we
cannot see why any such unpleasant con-
sequences should arise from this as would
lead to a collision of elements. In the
Forrest -Macready riots in New York,
which are more generally known as the
Astor Place riots, is the essence of the
reason that lead the Herald to anticipate
similar disturbance by the appearance of
Sullivan and Davenport upon the stage
there at the same time and in piece of
acting, that both are recognized masters of,
which under ordinary circumstances would
be, well calculated to create strife.
We can discover no reason that any trou-
BILE should be anticipated, as it is easily
seen that the whole thing is no more than
a sensational mode of advertising adopted
by rival theatrical arrangements. In the
Astor Place riots the question was between
the English and Americans. But in the
present case it is between the Irish and
Americans who are too closely allied in
friendship, to allow any such trihing cir
as the pitting Of Irish and
American actors against each other, by
ambitious theatrical managers as an ad-
Eertisement, to interfere with their pleas
ant relations toward each other
Year: 1875

THE manufacturers of matches have
for med q combination to rob the millions.
The people have again and again implored
Congress to repeal the tax on matches-an
impost, by the way, on prime necessity of
life; but the match manufacturers retained
the lobby to oppose the repeal Of the tax,
thereby enabling them to plunder the poor
In every Congressional district in the Re-
public, the people should demand Of their
representatives, pledge to vote for the re-
peal Of tue tax upon matches, and thereby
compel the manufacturers Of matches to be
honest. Stop the tax upon light
Year: 1875

As an evidence Of the appreciation Of a
morning paper by the people of Whining
ton, and the excellent impression that The
MoRNINGHERALDm made in its initial num-
ber, we published five thousand copies, every
one of which were disposed Of Adver-
tisers underst anding this will at once re-
cognize the value of the HERALD as an
advertising medium. We feel gratified
such substantial recognition of our efforts
to please, and we shall ever endeavor to
merit this liberal patronage by publishing
a first-class morning journal.
Year: 1875

The Democratic ticket presented to our
citizens is such as must appeal to every fair
minded Democrat, for his undivided sup
port. 1t is important that we should win
the next city election, as twill ensure to
to Wilmington Mayor who can, and will
fittingly represent her, upon all occasions,
in the coming centennial year. The gentle
man nominated for President of City Coun-
ell is every way qualified for the post. Our
nominee for Treasurer is of such we'll
known, and sterling character, as to render
comment unnecessary. ...-.. ....


IT will be somewhat remarkable if the
Radical press does not by means Of false
representation, twist the recent negro in
surrection in Georgia, into frst-class Ku-
Ku-klux outrage. 1t was plot to mas
sacree all the Whites in Washington and
Jefferson Counties Of that State, and if it
had not been happily frustrated, would
have reached bloody consumation. We
may yet see it in the shape Of a great
Southern outrage in some Of the Radical
papers.


"Goldsmith's reproach to Bacon as one
Who, born for the universe, narrowed his


mind,


And to party gave up what was meant for


mankind"


...- -Every Evening.


This is mistake those lines are to be
found in Goldsmith's Retaliation, and were
applied to Edward Burke not Bacon.
Year: 1875

The political ferment among the Euro
pean nations, the strife between Church
and state, the discussion of Science in its
relation to Theology, and the constant pub
lication of new works on these and kindred
topics, will give unusual interest to .he
leading foreign Reviews during 1875. No.
where else can the inquiring reader find in
condensed form, the facts and arguments
necessary to guide hl.n to a correct couclu-
sion.
Year: 1875

Average price for years 81 IA


So that it appears that the price in the
fall, has on the average fallen "a cents
per bush, below the price in the following
spring. Let farmers study these figures.


There is every human probability
that wheat will be very high next spring.
1t would be better in our judgment for the
farmer to mortgage his homestead and
pay his debts rather than sell wheat at
81 05 now; when it will almost GER
tainly be worth from 81 25 to 81 so by
June next. If he does this, let him store
in his own granary and insure its con-
tents and bide his time. The worlds
bellies must have what he has to sell =
civilization cannot do without wheat. As
soon as the worlds mills begin to run
empty the price will go up. Is it worth
while to give 25 per cent OF your crop tc
| spectators?
Year: 1875

What curious sympathy is this that
birds Jacks intelligence to mine.


/ start out to take a walk. l may
have lounged around. and in and out of
the garden for hours. and wise old Jack
never stirs but now he sees the purpose
in my walk or bearing, and he is up and
away gambollin9 with delight.


He has been at liberty ct any time tn
stroll of into the woods by himself; but
the woods are nothing without compan-
ionship- may they are nothing without
human compsnionship, for even fellow
dog, who speaks his own language, does
not appear to afford him the society
which his master does. And yet what
a vast interval OF development separates
Jack and l. He comes ofa wild, remote,
barbarian stock that would originally
have eaten me: and l Of wild, remote,
barbarian stock that would with equal
delight have eaten Jack. And yet Jack
is happy only in my approval. He will
not stray far away from me; and if q
nimble rabbit or impertinent squirrel
tempfs him aside he soon returns: and
If he takes the wrong path how quickly
he seeks me out and is happy only in
my presence. He is enjoying the wall
and my society, that is most evident.


Observe the expression Of Jacks eyes
under different circumstances. Now hs
rolls and tumbles with another dog il
play. See how his eyes sparkle. Sc.


how tenderly they grasp each other
limbs with their sharp teeth. consciou


that they must not hurt one another il
their mimic strife. Observe how th.


bigger dog tumbles Jack on his bacl
and then rolls him backward and for
ward, a. ! have myself rolled and tum
Year: 1875

CAPTAIN PHILIP DOHERTY.


Captain Philip Doherty an officer OF the Union Army
during the late war; died at his residence in this city
Thursday the age of thrtytwo years When scarcely
more than boy he commissioned captain in tho
Thirty seventh regiment, New York Volunteers and
during the years. service performed by this organ
zation Captain Doherty conspicuous for his cool
and bravery At the conclusion of his term of en-
lstment he joined the Veteran Volunteer Corps and
under General Hancock, in the Shenandoah Valley and
in other campaigns he earned distinction. AT the
close OF tho war he became Identified with the Irish
revolutionary party in this city and member of the
expedition which sailed from here In the Jacme land
ing in Ireland, and after many escapes returned to
America For the last few years disease contracted in
the Chickahominy swamps had been gradually under
mining his constitution which had been very strong
knew him.
Year: 1875

GERMAN CATHOLIC PILGRIMAGE TO FRANCE
EXCITING CONSIDERABLE DISCUSSION IN THE
COUNTRY.


PARIS, August 81 1875
The pilgrimage from Germany is exciting considerable
discussion in France lie Monite says France open
TO all foreigners but that the government is entitled and
bound to oppose all asscmblagcs displays of banners
and insignia calculated to disturb public order and it
will not fail in its duty. The government
and public opinion OF France agree that
1t is their duty to abstain from interference
with the discussions and conflicts in Germany between
Church and State and for the sake of peace, which is
dear to us and desirable to the Germans avoid max
ing French territory the of their religious dis
cussions
Year: 1875

About six O'Clock last evening the schooner Josephine
Potts of Port Jefferson lying of City Island Her
captain, Lawrence had quarrel with the mato on
deck They went into the cabin and there continued,
tho noise being heard by the cook young boy the only
other person the schooner Not long after the cook
saw Captain Lawrence lying dead the floor, having
been Killed with blow from hatchct by the mat G.
who presented pistol to the boys head and compelled
him TO set him ashore at Kings Point in boat He
then at once made his escape before the boy could gvo
any alarm The murderer is described as about live
feet nine inches high with heavy red whiskcrs and
hair. but his name could not be ascertained
Year: 1875

40 leaders will be buried in curses rs men whom
neither history their own experience could make
wise.


We lament as we'll wc may the widespread corrup-
tion OF business men and offce-holders But where
such corruption in high places steals dollar contrac-
tion-this well meaning ignorance OF bullionsts-robs
the people of thousands If this generation is ever
bankrupt, its bankruptcy will be the work OF
knaves but OF honest men following jack o, lantern
and dragging us TO ruin. Yours


WENDELL PHILLIPS
Year: 1875

Yesterday morning. about eleven o'clock, man
hired bathing suit tho hotel Of Green Robinson
at Rockaway After the lapse of an hour, as he did not


return the bathing house visited and his clothes
found On the clothes was found letter directed TO
II G. Lambert No 239 Franklin street, Greenpont


Up TO late hour last evening his body had not been
Year: 1875

In standing, the true posture is the up
right one with the heels together. or nearly
so, and the toes turned out at an angle tha.
is easy, and gives strong base support to
the body. The arms when not in use should
hang evenly by the side, or be folded on the
chest. In sitting, the spine should be kept
straight, and the hips and knees only bent.
Suppose you try standing the way / tell
you, and, to be sure that YOU are upright,
stand with your heels against the wall so
the room. Now if your hips, shoulders
and the back of your head touch the wall
you are upright. Maintain this attitude e
and so before large glass and see how
straight you are Try and get into the
habit OF maintaining this posture when
standing, walking or running and after
while IT will be easy for You. Now sit
down IN your chair as you generally do.
sprawied out over half the room, so nobody
can set by you without falling over your
feet and legs, and ask your mother how she
would like to have you always t,ne up SO
much room in the world. The. try sitting
upright, and see how she likes that. Try
both ways before the glass and see if YOU
don't like the upright position best. Some
people think it a sign of weakness to look
much IN glass but should like to have
one side OF every room, from the floor half
way TO the top large mirror, so people
could see their own behavior and attitude
in it all the time. believe they would be
ashamed OF themselves whenever thew saw
anything wrong, and learn to do better.
One reason why many people are 50 mean
is because they never see themselves. Thew
don't know how badly they do act. A very
large looking glass in their room would
Year: 1875

We often f items from different cities
along the NJ: souri river, boasting OF their
superiority over every other point. To
show the diff renee, a nei-;hboring city, in
which there is a foundry, boasts OF having
built the machinery for one mill, and did
not seem satisfied with less than . dozen
notices through the papers OF the fact. But
here, in our city, We have a shop that gives
employment during these depressed times,
to over one hundred men, and from actual
count from their books, they have built
twenty-seven complete mills within the
past year, and if We had not accidentally
seen large engine going down Cacctaw
street, 10 the depot, would not have this
item to chronicle.


This engine is one built by the Great
Western Manufacturing Company, of our
city, for five-run Touring mill, the ma
chinery for which they are building COM
plete. This set of machinery is for Messrs.
Landis * Hollinger, Of Peace, Rice county,
Kansas. Their engine is large seventy
horsepower and is one of the Company s
best make.


This Company has made for itself rep
utation that is giving them fine business,
extending their trade over a vast area OF
country They have orders in their shop
for machinery from Missouri, Nebraska,
Texas and New Mexico, besides several
from our own State.


We are informed that they will in q few
days ship an engine and complete machin-
cry for Touring mill to Manhattan, as it
is nearly completed.


Ii We had few more such enterprising
concerns in our city, giving employment to
like number of men, there would be no
reason for the cry Of hard times, as all the
money paid out for labor would he spent in
the city among our business men.
Year: 1875

help them great deal. Fancy, for instance
a large boy or girl quarreling right before
2 large mirror. They would laugh them
selves into good nature at once, or else go
of and hide for shame. Then again, if
people could always see themselves in a
large mirror they would like their good de-
portmeut so well as they would want 10 re-
peat it constantly. Sickly, deformed and
ugly people never want to look at them
selves in the glass.


Uprighiness OF the body is not the only
thing to look after. There is an upright
ness Of mind that thinks and acts correctly
that does what is right, tell the truth, and
Is kind and tender Of the feelings of others.
There is a verse in the Bible which every
boy and girl should remember and practice
and which reads: MARK the perfect man
and behold the upright, for the end of that
man is peace" e."-Herad Of Health.
Year: 1875

THE Yuma Sentinel of last Saturday says: Governor Stafford enjoys in an emil nent degree the respect and confidence of the people of Arizona. Ever since we had the good fortune to secure this excellent, active and energetic gentleman for our Governor, he has devoted all his powers of mind and body to promote the welfare and prosperity of the Territory and it's people.
Year: 1875

THE people of Prescott and vicinity are petitioning the Postmaster General for tri- weekly mail service between that place and Santa Fe, and also between there and Hardyville and San Bernardino.
Year: 1875

We all desire to see the Territory and it's resources well represented at the Centen- nial and no one will find fault with the Legislature if it shall devise proper and necessary ways and means for such a rep reSentatiOn,
Year: 1875

VoUNG MEN WISHING TO JOIN FIRST CLASS
orchestra forming will please state per
what they play and their references
exchanged Address ettes to p Ashenbroede Society,
"A East Fourth street.
Year: 1875

YOUNG MAN STEADY AND INTELLIGENT
n wishes situation TO learn the grocery or dry good
business very small salary expected and would ra
without salary for month Address C., box ITO Hera
Office.
Year: 1875

The manners of Gen. jackson were re-
markablc for their elegance; though most
dignifcd, they were SO kind as to put
every visitor at his ease. The courtliness
of Old Hickory is strong proof of his
having been one Of natures noblemen; for
he lived all his youngest days amid the
toughest scenes in America. The follow
ing story was told US, few months since,
by venerable gentleman, whose word is
a guarantee for its truth We publish it,
for nothing concerning the personal char
acteristics Of so great man as General
Jackson should be allowed to perish.


One of the leaders of fashion, forty
years ago, in this country, was the beauti-
full and accomplished Mrs. c., of Mary
land. This lady spent some time in
Europe while Jackson was President, and
from her connection with one of the most
renowned families of the British peerage,
she saw more Of tho aristocratic world
than falls to the lot of most American la
dies. Just before her return home she
appeared at the English Court, and, as she
took her leave, George ~ sent n message
by her to Gen. jackson, which he charged
her to deliver in person. Accordingly,
soon after her arrival she went to Wash
ington to deliver the message Of the king.
She had never seen Gen. Jackson, but she
had heard so much to his disadvantage
from his political adversaries that she was
not much prepossessed in his favor. New
ertheless, as she had determined to risk a
visit, she sent for james Buchanan to in
troduce her.


So James went with her to the presi-
dental mansion, and, having escorted her
to the reception-room, he went up stairs to
see the General, whom he found in an old
dressing gown, with his pipe in his mouth,
and with his gray beard several days old.


He informed him of the elegant lady
who had called to see him, and of the pur-
pose of her doing SO, and added: "But,
General, you are not now in trim to see
ladies'; you must fix up"


Buchanan replied Old Hickory, II
once knew man who succeeded very well
in the world by attending to his own bus
iness."


Upon this hint James said no more, but
went down into the reception-room to
await the arrival Of the General, and in
troduce him to Mrs. c..


In quite short time the President came
down well dressed and neatly shaven. Mr..
Buchanan introduced him to Mrs. c.,
and retired


Left alone with old Andrew, she with
some trepidation delivered her message to
the man whom she had been taught to con-
slider sort of wildcat; but she was SO
much reassured by his captivating man
ners that she soon lost all dread Of him
and entered into a conversation which last.
ed nearly an hour, after which she arose
to leave, and the President escorted her
to the door, where she found Mr.. Buchan-

an waiting for her to hand her to the car
riage


Wishing to find out what impression
the General had made upon her, he asked
her what she thought of him. She replied
that she was most delighted with him, and
completed her eulogy thus ~ have trav-
cled extensively, and have been at most of
the courts of Europe, but at none Of them
have l ever seen man who in elegance
of manners could compare with General
jackson"