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Year: 1875

throw them away.

 The oldest western settler-the | setting sun. ds

 The man who could not express his feelings sent them by mail.

 Give a boy nice piece of chalk and he will make his mark in the world. tsfs u. ssts

 Thank you old Prob; That will do. We will not take any more ''isotherm' in ours just at pres ent. Asa

 @Mr. Tweed has the cream of prison accommodations,'' says an l exchange. That comes of his be- ing in custard-y.

 In some parts of the country, when a woman begins to get red at the roots of her hair, it is re- garded as storm signal.

 Quilp being asked if the report was true that he had lost his wal let, said there was nothing in it. A little boy being asked at school .swhat is the chief end of man?' answered, "the end what's got the head on.''

 Smutty Nose Island is the name of resort on the New Hamshire coast. They must have some heavy blows mp there. ~ A school committeeman writes: I've have school house large enough to accommodate four hun dred pupils four stories high" The time to knock at poor mans door is when the weather is cold, for then he needs an out side rapper.

 "A man who fears the Lord can carry home an intoxicated mem bcr," is the kind of sergeant at arms they want for the Minneso- ta legislature.

 I A good naiured man will put up with most anything short of lining his wig with a mustard plaster.

 Now a pleasing. ripple steals over the countenance of the med l itative female as her fancy lightly turns to thoughts of q spring bon net.

 1 Dentist-"Come my little dear and sit on my knee"

 Little Dear-"No, shan't un- less mama does too" l

 A Mississlppian says that a great deal of the land in his state is so poor that not even dis turbance can be raised on it.

 A Detroit paper noting the fact that man fell dead while comb ing his hair, says: And yet there are men who will persist in that dangerous habit"

 | A New Hamshire boy does not dare to sass his mother until he gets eighteen years old and even then he gets the door open before he says much.

 A school master thus describes a money lenper: ''Hc serves you in the present tense, he lends in the conditional mood, keeps you in the subjective, and ruins you in the future tense.

 A barber while cutting the hair of rural customer, ran his scis- sors against some hard substance l rs | which proved to be a whetstone. The old farmer said he "had mis- sed that whetstone ever since hay , ing time last July, and had looked all over a ten acre field for it, but now remembered now sticksng it ' up over his ear.

 A Main man came home the other night, and found a mon strous owl making way with the family cat Well, family cats that

 go owing about at night must expect to be made away with.

 A little girl reading the history t of England with her mother, and f coming to the statement that Hen. 2 " l, never laughed after the death q of his son, looked up and said "What did he do when he was

 tickled"

 s A spread eagle orator wanted s the wings ofa bird to fly to ever, e village and hamlet in the broad
Year: 1875

the House being largely Deniocratie.
Is 1t not true that his record shows
Mr.. HoUGHToN to have supported
and voted for every extreme radical
measure introduced or passed since he
has beenin Congress? Isitnottrue that
Mr.. HoUGHToN voted for the infamous
ssForce Bilp'-a bill which gave the
President the power to suspend the


writ of habess corpus in time Of peace
and to declare, at will, martial law
in any State of the Union-a bill
which placed the civil arm of the gov
ernment beneath and at the mercy of
the military? Did he not introduce
a bill which, had it becomeNa law
would have delayed our through rail-
road communication for years and
changed the route of the Southern Pa
cific Road to the serious injury Of Los
Angeles Valley? Did he not refuse the
right of petition to 10000 people Of
San Francisco who petitionedconcern
ing Goat Island? Did he not vote to
increase the tax on grape brandy?
Has he not been the supporter Of ev-
cry subsidy scheme presented to Con-
gress since he has been a member of
that bodye Perhaps Mr.. HoUGHToN
is able to answer many of these ques-
-tions in the negative. We trust he can
but they have presented themselves
and we submit them In order that they
may be met and denied or admitted,
If all or one fourth ofthese questions
embody facts, Mr.. HoUGHToN is not
the man whom the people ofSouthern
California desire shah represent them
in Congress. While we are an earnest
advocate of railroad progress and
would gladly see one or two more iron
tracks extending across the continent,
we are inclined to accept with many
grains of allowance the promises of q
man to do so much for railroad as
Mr.. HouaHToN promises TOM SCOTT


when we know that should he be elect


ed he and the minority to which he


belongs will not have the power to re-


deem single promise. We sincerely


wish that Mr.. HoUGHToN were in or


might attain position which would


enable him to redeem every promise


made to the friends of the Texas Pa


cific road, but both he and we know


that-should he receive every vote In


his district, he could not and We doubt
If he would try to do it. = 70
Year: 1875

Mr.. HoUGHToN, Administration
candidate for Congress from this Dis
trict, has asked the people to judge
him by his record and on the findings
elect or reject him. We are willing
that he shall be tried on his answer to
the several indictments preferred
against him and we desire in the trial
to exclude all testimony that Mr..
III H)UGHToN himself declines to accept
as true. In opening the case we will
submit few interrogatories which we
hope and expect he or his friends will
answer in the same frank spirit that


they are asked. Is not the Pacific
coast agent for the Administration
furnishing funds to aid in the election
of Mr.. HoUaHToN2 Are not the par
ties who desire the passage of a bill
granting good sound subsidy to Tom
ScoTT's railroad contributing funds
for the same purpose? Did not Mr..


HoUGHToN say that unless he carried


Los Angeles county by good major
ity his defeat was certain? Is 1t not


understood as coming from GoRHAM
that HouGHToN and PAGE must be
elected at all hazards in order to con-
centrate the Republican party Of Call


iforinia for the Presidential contest of
next summer? Is 1t not understood
and talked about among the leaders
that HouGHToN's promises to aid the
Tom ScoTT railroad are SO much MOON
shine-so many promises made to se-
cure votes and never intended to be
redeemed? Is not this apparent when
1t Is known that even should he be
elected he will be powerless, being as
he will but one ofa hopeless minority,
Year: 1875

as unworthy of the confidence and respect Of
the business community. Let this be done
and smuggling and fraud will to great eX-
tent cease.-Ne,o York Commercial.


The Republican party offers the elements
of true reconciliation. 1t has nothing to be
ashamed of, nothing to turn its back upon.
Its past is glorious. Its present is promising.
It's future is full of hope to the nation and
humanity. To nationalize its principles is to
secure peace that will be as enduring as the
mountains of the Old Dominion.-W Washing-
ton Chronicle


The Democracy should remember that the
old reputation of the party is none too savory.
1t will require but few such performances as
that in New Hampshire to convince the peo-
pie that it is the old leaven that is leavening
the new lump.-St. Paul Pioneer-Press
(Ind.)


Rough surgery has cut out the cancer of
slavary and disunion. North and South cele-
brated together the Concord-Lexington fight
and the Meckenburg manifesto. They will
celebrate together, as nation, the National
Declaration of Independence; and the Phia-
delphia Centennial will commemorate not on
ly the birth of the country, but its preserva-
tion from an inglorious and untimely end
Chicago Tribuue.
Year: 1875

The Nation thus damns the New York
legislature with faint praise: "On the whole
the session has been marked by comparative
ly little predatory legislation"


"It is all right, of course, to invite Glad.
stone to participate in the Lexington centen-
NAL festivities, but then it is very much as if
big Injun were TO ask you into his wigwam
to look at the scalp.lock of your grandfather"
This is the view which Western newspaper
takes of it.


The Democratic papers parade what they
call the opinions of two Republican law
yers" in defense of the New Hampshire out
rage. The Concord. Independent Statesman
answers that they are "the purchased opin-
ions" not of Republican lawyers, but of ex-
Judges "who deserted the Republican party
when it no longer fed them with pap"


The remedy is in the hands of the honest
importer and trader. Let the merchant who
encourages smuggling and fraud be branded
Year: 1875

PEOPLE are curious to know how long il
will be before the encroaching white settler
will apply the doctrine of manifest destiny to
the Indian territory. just now we want to
get at the gold in the Black Hills, and so are
willing to promise anything to get the Sioux
to leave. Ten years hence we may desire the
farming lands of the Indian territory and then
the aborigines will have to betake themselves
to nowhere. The chiefs at Washington seem
rather pleased however at the prospect of
moving, and expressed their satisfaction with
the proposition by saying "ugh' a great
many times.
Year: 1875

THAT cannon business is not settled after
all. The chief of the government ordnance
bureau has had his attention attracted by the
internal din of war in New Jersey, has looked
up the history of the gun, and is inclined to
think it is revolutionary relic, and so the
property of the government. If Princeton
should refuse to surrender the cannon OF con-
tention there will be new. rebellion-in the
centennial period too. Prepare to let your
hair stand on end.
Year: 1875

THE business of Coroner in New York city
appears to be reasonably profitable one, the
annual cost of the department being eighty
thousand. A position on coroner's jury is
equivalent to life situation. The name of
one juryman appears in more than two hun
dred inquests, aud six men have been called
upon 12O times during the last three months
to serve as jurors.
Year: 1875

GREAT BRITAIN is alarmed at the pros
pect of another Kenealy in parliament. His
heather name is Ahmed, and he is the child
of the noted advocate in the Tichborne trial.
He claims an election because he is his fa-
theirs son, and his opponents seem willing to
make the fight on that issue.
Year: 1875

we 40 not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases Indispensable, not necessarily for publication
but as guaranty Of good faith.


we cannot undertake to return reserve commu-
nications that are not used.
Year: 1875

We will give TICKET of ad-
mission to BARNUM'S ROMAN
HIPPODROME to any Person who
shall purchase Clothing of us to
the amount of TEN DOLLARS be.
tore May 81, 1875.


Wewill guarantee at the same
time that the goods purchased are
Sold from 10 to 20 PER CENT.
LOWER than can be bought of any
other dealer in the STATE.
Year: 1875

THE NINTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE FRENCH COOKS.


The ninth annual ball of the Societe Gull
nare Phianhropique in aid Of the widows and orphans
under the charge OF the Society. given at Irving
Hall last evening. The ballroom was tastefuy deco
rated; from the center OF the ceiling were many
streamers extending In all directions to various parts
OF the gallery, which was Ornamented by banners and
flags In both the supper-rOom and ballroom were
several fountains OF perfumed water. The supper
room which was open for inspection before the supper
hour was filed by guests who very freely criticised the
various pieces Of artistic cookery At either end OF the
room we're large calcium ghts which added greatly to
the display. Among the finer show pieces were the fol
Year: 1875

A CAPITAL chance is offered for smart ener-
n getic man to engage in the retail grocery trade
in pleasant village a few miles from this city, and
if applied for before October 18th will be sold at
bargain. Church, school and post office near by.
Satisfactory given for selling For further
particulars address, M, Press Office.
Year: 1875

Not only did the business of the country not show
that it needed more when it refused to issue more in
spite of its opportunities, but il proved that it had
more than 1t needed by surrendering large portion
of the bank currency in circulation. On the LIST OF
July Of this year new currency had been issued to
new aud old banks amounting to $7,78O,O00, but
according to letter addressed to by the Contro-
er of the Currency, S2357934 of legal tender notes.
have been deposited with the Treasurer for the pur-
pose Of retiring national bank notes. under the act


June 20, 1874, while under the redemption system,
created by the act, over four millions dollars
national bank notes have been retired, by far the
largest part Of this reduction taking place in the
West and South, which, we are told, were starving
tor more circulation. By the 18th of September that
figure had risen to nearly twenty-nne million dollars.
How is this? The business Of the country is, they
Tell us, suffering most terribly for want of currency
and that business of the country not only not
accommodating itself by issuing more when it has
an opportunity but voluntarily surrenderng many
millions of what it has. Let the Enquirer explain.
Perhaps that exponent of imitation wisdom will say
now that we have not currency enough to keep us
from giving up that which we have got. But there
are the facts. There is contractionnot contraction
by the Government, not contraction by the Re-
publican party not contraction forced upon the bus-
ness of the country-but a contraction of the cur
rency voluntarily set on foot by the business
OF the country when that business was at
perfect liberty to choose expansion as well. Is it not
sad spectacle indeed to see not only publ men
reckless enough thus cruelty to mock the ere lty
OF the poor and needy but nultitudes patient lis
tenng to such rayng absurdities instead of repeng
the insult thus wantony offered to their good sense?
An irredeemable paper money, cheap money, the
peoples money! Imitation the relief of the poor
entreat you, laborng men, poor men, give me your
candid attention one moment Suppose we issue
more currency, as the Ohio platform euphemistcaly
calls it, to make and keep the volume of currency
equal to the wants of trade. In other words we
embark in the cause Of imitation.


HOW WILL INCREASE OF CURRENCY OPERATE?


1 will not argue here the constitutional point,
whether Congress has the power to increase the vol
ume of greenbacks beyond $500 900, and whether
the Supreme Court. as expect 1t would, might de-
clare such OF act void and Of no force Suppose it
can be done without any legal impediment; how
will it operate9 Here is capitalist, merchant Of
extensive means, or wealthy speculator; in the
morning he takes up his paper and reads that Con-
Year: 1875

Mr. Tyler, the agent Of the Lancashire Insurance
Company Jersey City, called upon yesterday by
several parties who had paid premiums to Alonzo B.
Dean and yet they had just received notices that their
policies would be cancelled if they did them.
They produced receipts similar to that given by
Dean Hickey showing that they had paid the money
to Dean as representing the company. Mr. Tyler de-
MES that Dean authorized TO for the company.
The total amount of Deans defacaton as far
taned is 5000 Great blame attaches the police au-
thorties who had him in their custody last Saturday
a warrant and yet allowed him to walk away without
furnishing any security whatever. His friends have
offered to settle the by raising the amount Of the
deiacaon provided all the charges be withdrawn but
the insurance company Will not consent to that PROPOSE
tiorf
Year: 1875

Yesterday, at the Sheffield street crossing Of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad in New
ark, respectfully dressed woman threw herself from
the platform of one Of the cars falling between the
tracks The of the rash act she stated that
her life made miserable through the cruelty OF her
husband She also stated that she was the mother Of
two children She seemed to regret that her attempt
had failed but said she would destroy herself before tho
day
Year: 1875

few nights since Josephine Koeng, residing in
Lafayette street. Newark saved from being drowned
in the canal near Market street. by Edward Whaen
She stated that she was attacked by two men, who, on
account Of the resistance she made revenged themselves
bv throwing her into the canal In consequence Of a
subsequent statement made by her two young men
were arrested on suspicion Of being her sssailants
However they hODOaby discharged, as she could
not Identify them.
Year: 1875

The posse OF stalwart policemen, who drove the
aborers of the North Hudson County Railroad Company
from Bergenne avenue Monday resumed their places
yesterday and refused to let the work The Cor
poraton Attorney went To Trenton yesterday and
obtained injunction, restraining the railroad
pany from taking further action until its right so
Is tested in the courts
Year: 1875

keepers Of that town to ascertain whether they Keep
their places open Sundays and three arrests for
violation OF the law in this regard have been made The
men arrested are named Vaughan, Walker and Sandy.
IL IL stated that fourteen will be arrested for the
same offence and that their will be speedily
brought before the courts. The committee of the
Alliance proposes 10 push for revocation Of the licenses
Of offenders
Year: 1875

AT the regular meeting Of the Board of Health yes
erday, the reports Of the Registrar of Vital Statistics
and the Sanitary Superintendent we're submitted and
gave the following comparative the number
OF Of the diseases for the weeks ending
August Z and August n
Year: 1875

THE ovERsEER OF THE PRINT WORKS KILLED.
The dye house OF the Rockland Print Works took fire
yesterday morning about halfpas eight O'Clock. The
flames, which originated from at present
known were discovered by workman and the alarm
given at once The establishment has
stationary steam fire engine or pump on the
premises which was at brought into requsition
with considerable effect, although for while the
OF the elements seemed matter Of doubt and the
widest excitement prevailed BY great efforts, how
ever, the fire was confined 10 the dye house





has been serious All the stufs in process of finishing
have been destroyed by fire injured by water The
estimated round numbers at 500 600 but covered
by insurance.


The sad feature Of the fire is the loss OF valuable
life that of the Of the print department. Mr.
Peter j. Dennan, one OF the most popular and efficient
officers Of the establishment He had rushed into the
building and was standing directing operations from
the bridge leading to the dye house the gable end
OF the dye house fell and buried him
Year: 1875

Shortly after two O'Clock yesterday morning, FIRE
broke out in the residence of c. T. Hovey, Tarry-
town, which in a short time resulted in the total
destruction of the building and contents the inmates
having had barely time TO escape with their lives.
There little insurance the property, which
was of considerable value Mr. Hovcy the protector
Of the Greenwich Elevated Railroad and was at
one time President of that company
Year: 1875

~ NOTICE TO CAPTAINS or VESSELS ENTERING
THE PORT or NEW YORK AT N1GHT-The NEw YORK
has adopted ditln gushing night signal for
board the HERALD steam yacht showing while burn
the colors red red changing rsm other
Year: 1875

A POLITICAL DINNER PARTY AT BLOCK ISLAND


GENERAL BURNSIDE SAYS THAT HIS EXCEL


LENcY HAS NO IDEA OF THIRD TERM-oN


HIS WAY TO LONG BRANCH.


BLOCK ISLAND r. L. August 10 1875.
At two o'clock this afternoon the United States
steam cutter Grant anchored thchead Of the pier
and few minutes later President Grant with secre-
tary Bristow, Attorney General Pierrcpont General
Babcock and Captain Fargen, came ashore and were
conducted to the Ocean View House, where they were
met by General Burnside and United States Senator
Anthony who had previously arrived His Excelenoy
subsequently held reception, at which large number
Of the guests and visitors at the hotel presented
him. The Presidential party then partook Of dinner
after which private conference was held, but with
what result unable to ascertain


GENERAL BURNsIDEs VIEWS


During the morning however had a conversation
with General Burnside in the course of which he in
formed me that in his opinion and belief President
Grant has idea of seeking denomination for third
term With regard to the feeling this section the
eral said that if His Exceency should be again a candi-
date the people would defeat him. for they now seek
change. In fact they do not desire to see him in the
field again. With regard to the probable nomneesof
the republican party, General Burnside said he had
thought but little about that In fact he appeared to
think il entirely too early to venture opinion. The
other prominent men with whom have conversed one
and all to be extremely recent in venturing upon
any sort Of expression Of opinion positive or other
wise


OPPOSITION To A THIRD TERM


There Is little doubt that should General Grant decide
TO seek continuance IN Office the support he would
receive from the State OF Rhode Island the mme-
date neghborhood thereof would be extremely small
for hear but opinion wherever | go, when His
Excelencys name is mentioned in reference TO the
great question: which is, What elect Grant for third
term2" 'No; he's played OUT" "Let us have
CHANGE This appears to be the universal cry in this
part Of the country.


shortly after i've O'Clock His Excellency and the
other members of his party returned on board the
Grant and got under weigh for Long Branch, where he
is expected TO arrive about tomorrow and re-
main at his cottage until the early part of week.