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Year: 1871

Before hanging a man in Louisiana, they
let from fifteen to forty reporters for the
newspapers interview him for three
weeks. The poor fellow is then not only
willing but anxious to be hung.
Year: 1871

THERE is no question among West Viz
ginians as to the ultimate payment OF their
portion of the. public debt Of Virginia.
There Is no disposition whatever to repl.
diate or refuse to pay single dollar that
may be adjudged to be due. But there is
serious question as to their ability to pay 1t
in the time designated by the Constitution.
We must make The best bargain we can -
I WfseIing Register. & n 5..s
Year: 1871

We have sufficiently expressed our earnest
desire for an early State Convention, and our
belief that it would materially aid in the VIC
tory we have no excuse for failing to win
this Fall. 1t only remains to add that it has
seemed otherwise to the authorities that rule
us. The State Committee, at its session yes
terday, cOntented itself with pOstponing the
State Convention till the 27th of September,
and with a cOmpanion-piece of unwisdom, an
approval of the Custom-HOuse reorganization
it had ordered. Thus still things bad begun
make weak themselves by i'll.


We appeal to earnest Republicans through
out the State to do all they may to diminish
the evil effects of this unfortunate course.
The delay and sluggish opening of our State
campaign, which q late Convention seems
skillfully calculated to insure, may IN large
measure be averted by prompt county organ
izations. Let the local machinery be set to
work. There is no reason why local nomina-
tions should be postponed because the State
Convention has been. Let the tickets be put
in the field, wherever it is possible, and the
candidates begin their active canvass.


We can carry the State, can make sure of a
Legislature that shall do the taxpayers OF this
city the justice its rulers deny, and Senate
that shall aid in electing Republican sue
cessor to Mr.. Conkling. If we are hindered
from these things it will be only through the
Vaccinations of our office-hOlding schemers,
who want no Republican victory that shall not
bring grist to their little mill, who have done
what they could to embarrass us by delaying
the opening of the campaign, and who must
not now be permitted to work further embar-
rassment by repeating for every county the
injury already done our State ticket. Organize
and IN work
Year: 1871

But the signs of the times point to an
ultimate emancipation of the people from
all the shackles of tradition The pc
ninsula is thoroughly permcated with
the conviction of the necessity OF
absolute political and religious freedom. With
out haste and withort rest the spirit OF rational
progress is doing its work in Italy. Not too
soon and not too late it is to be hoped that
the world will again see a Roman Republic
and, when it comes, the prayer of all liberals
in every nation will be that of great anu
devoted Italian, ESto perpetual,
Year: 1871

adept in finding reasons for neglecting his
plain duty whenever duty is distasteful. But
if he is in search of light, THE TRIBUNE mas
certainly given him all that any reasonable
man could require. And the merchants OF
this city. who ale more Immediately parties
interested in the business which we have
been investigating, are in earnest in their
complaints. They have abundant OCCASION as
we have shown, to demand that Carnochan be
removed forthwith. We do not understand
why they should betray so much apathy in
public and so much earnestness in making
their complaints in private Certainly, they
have material enough to make such showing
against their oppressor as no Governor would
dare Withstand for a single day.
Year: 1871

Besides, why should we not recognize A., Is,
and C.. to the end of the alphabet who have
dned with us! Goods creatures" says the
ola fable, "carry each some divine gift
"for him who meets them with Outstretched
"hand." Is it only Jones and Brown and
Robinson Of our set with whom we are to
exchange our myrrh or frankincense Have
we no message to give or hear from the
stranger who brushes past u.s. the pauper, the
Magdalen 7 These men and women who sit
in darkness, who are bound in affection and
iron, may have a different lesson to teach our
souls than the last railway gossip of Jones or
the pitter-patter of his wife, which we drink
like weak tea year in and year out Our next
door neighbor, in his fight with life may have
conquered the key-word that would make all
the terrible problems that vex us clear, and,
looking in his face, we know that he has it,
Yet we would not speak to him, from now
till the last day, for lack of an introduction,
and. meeting him at friends house, demand
that his name be put on bill of fare that we
may adroitly escape both rudeness ana
chance ACQUAINTANCE with man who does not
belong to our clique.


After ALL the od-cOuntry habit, where each
man greets the other stranger or friend as
"neighborn recurs to us as not only more ra-
tional but more cons0nant with gentle breed
ing. than any of these clumsy devices OF Lon
don and New-York drawing-rooms. In one
case men stand apart, and grin or scowl at each
other like monkeys separated by their cages;
In the other they put out hand to test and
do homage to the humanity in each other
The way is open for help if needed. When
shall we be able to put etiquette aside enough
to remember that by the frank, brotherly
greeting we will lose nothing, and the worst
man may be summoned to his best self, called
back to his lost manhoOdi Wherever human
blood flows is the old faith that nObleSse obl'ge'
Year: 1871

NJ. Ferr6 has shown himself one Of the most
determined, if not one of the most sincere, of
the Communists. His trial drawing to a close,
was marked yesterday by an attempt on the
part of the accused to read an extraordinary
document, of which we only know that he
appealed to France, as she is hereafter to be
rchabilitated for vengeance. Ferre got no
further than this in his defense for the
Court very promptly put a stop to his impas-
stoned rhetoric. These men seem to be honest
in their delusions but Ferr6's honesty is very
likely 10 hasten his own condemnation.
Year: 1871

San Francisco Republicans appear to be will
ling to imperil the chance of their party Sc
curing a majority in the next Legislature.
Dissatisfied with the nominations already
made, they propose to bring out a new ticket
for Assemblymen. The same course is re-
ported to be contemplated with regard to mu-
nicipal nominations This viii probably elect
the Democratic ticket in the city and county.
Mere politicians always will rule or ruin.
Year: 1871

City subscribers to THE TRIBUNE can have
the paper sent by mail their temporary residences in
the country by giving orders direct to this oce Terms
81 per month, payable in advance.
Year: 1871

The news from Paris is bad enough,
but we hope it is not suffi
ciently so to justify the lugubri-
Gus view of the situation taken
by Dr. Holland in the current number
of .ScriJaer's -Nonthy. The editor
says "We have not, from the begin
ming, entertained an expectation that
the French Republic would be perma-
nent, or in any degree harmonious and
prosperous and he concludes with the
following strong expression in favor of
'the nephew Of his uncle"


We are not among those who sneer at
Louis Napoleon. He understands the
French people better than any other man
living, and, with all his sins, is 80 much
wiser than the majority Of the public men
stand at their head. We believe he has q
sincere love of France and desire for, her
progress and true glory. We have seen
no evidence that he desired the war which
has wrought such woe to his people and to
him and we are quite prepared, if his life
be continued, to SEQ him recalled TO his
old home in the Tuilerics. Nay, we
should greet such q return with gladness,
for he has proved himself to be. better ca
pable of taking care Of France than she is
Of taking case of herself. It will boa glad
day when France has popular culture and
faith enough to maintain o republic i-bat
that day is very far in the future 'aa D.
1t will be a sad day for republicanism
when Louis Napoleon, or any Of HE
dynasty comes into French control
again; and we have that faith in the
Year: 1871

A Michigan woman has re,
covered by law all the money
that her husband spent in a
liquor saloon for six years.
The prohibitory liquor law of
that State does not regard liq,
uor as property, and the woman
recovered the money on the
ground that it had been paid
to the liquor vender without
consideration.
Year: 1871

A Delegation from the
South, who called upon Presi-
dent Grant at Long Branch,
returned to Washington very
much disgusted. His Excel
lency, it seems, refused to see
them, but gave them to under
stand that his house at Long
Branch was a private residence,
and that for official business
they must take their chances of
catching him IN Washington.
Year: 1871

BUSINESS. But still We are not 20 vain as
to think we can convince every one of the
honesty OF our iutcntions; there will no doubt
be some who will laugh at the idea Of Mer
chant selling Goods at Cost, however much it
may be to his advantage TO do so, aud declare
II humbug got up fer the purpose of imposing
upon the credulcus. But to such we say, in
all charity, call upon us aud if we do not con-
vince you that we act ia good faith, and offer
our Goods imparti lily and unreservedly. w.
will give you liberty to explode tie whole.
With this explanation of our intenti ,ye
once more come before the pablic and r,spect.
fully invite the attention Of our friends. crs-
toners, aud the public generally, to this notice
assuring them that nothing shall he Wanting
on our part. to secure to them and as the obiec
of our labors =
That their interest as il e'cr has been before.
May still he found a; Smiths Cheap Long
Brick Store.


K. SMITH & co.
Year: 1871

ment on the conduct of the other. Time would tell, people said sapiently, reserving their belief as to what time would tell to themselves.

 Six months passed, and then Theo Bligh received those letters of which mention has been made. One was from Madge, and contained these words:

 "Your uncle has promised to explain everything. need only say that l shall always be your faithful friend, Madge Dundee"

 The other was from his uncle, and con tained a free forgiveness, (this was only implied, not coarsely volunteered and a full account "Come back and win what I have lost, and as love you as my son, so will I love her as my daughter" That was something like an invitation from a defeated to successful lover

 Once more fate was against things right ing themselves in the clear and good way that was made so open. Theo had by this time taken a situation in a mercantile house in New York-a situation of trust, which he could not hastily quit, or place another man in rashly. Great interests were involved in it, which he could not endanger by his absence for a year at least. But life was bright to him again, and he bore the delay bravely, having illimitable faith in the girl he loved and in himself. Had she not gallantly won this faith, by avowing her love for him, and losing the richer man and the better posi- tion by the avowal? Had she not, of her own free will, written to him those few sweet words of promise? Small wonder that he could live contentedly through the present, when such future loomed before him.

 At last he was free-free to go home and win his bride, and obtain personal which love had made him commit. Fate one, and in fortnight he was down at the Chase, grasping his uncle's hand. "And now you know what my next move will be-" he said, when the greetings were over, subduing his own gladness as much as he could, out of respect for the sorrow by which his uncle had bought it "What is the matter?" he added in alarm seeing a change in the kind cordial face that was bent on him. "You know I have come to ask her to be my wife" "I have borne an awful grief and disap- pointment, but I'd bear 1t again rather than have to tell this to you, my boy You have stayed too long,"

 Good heaven? is she dead?''

 Not dead, but as lost to you as if she were and you must go back, and she must never hear you have come, or she will be true to herself, pityful and overland, and like woman generally, shall I say She is married; you have stayed too long,

 It did not kill him, and it did not send him to the bad, convenient locality to which tiction-writers frequently consign their tilted heroes. But it dulled his life and robbed him of his belief in the good ness and fidelity of women.

 Notwithstanding which he forgave her, and was friendly with her in the after years; and though her fckleness had earned his contempt, he never paid the debt. And so poetical justice was not awarded to the " fragrant Airt" Bonnie Dundee, who would have been better woman if she had not been so thorough a | one
Year: 1871

In his speech at the Amherst semi centennial commencement Professor Park said "I have recalled this after noon scene which occurred thirty-six years ago, on the day preceding the commencement. Edward Everett then delivered the oration. In the midst of the oration he uttered one sentence which called forth bursts of applause.

 'sI will read that sentence Before the admiring student of nature has re- alized all the wonders of the world, let him sit down and know the universe in which he lives, by examining the races of animals disporting themselves in their representative ocean-a drop of water.

 ss After that sentence. it appeared as if all Amherst College would not cease to clap their hands and stamp their feet. and yet you seem to be unmoved by the recital. Now the question comes, what is the reason. The reason is found in the studied artlessness of Edward Ev- erett.

 While he was on the point of speaking the words, drop of water, he turned carelessly and saw glass of water on the table. He put his finger in the glass, and drop of water was suspend ed therefrom. I have it on the best authority that six or seven weeks before that oration was delivered, Everett wrote letter to friend in Boston asking him whether so bold 8 gesture would be proper"
Year: 1871

MARKING. recent death of the King of Siam and the ascension of anew ruler has brought to notice curious custom which is peculiar to the Siamese nation It is called " marking the peo- ple." Every male subject of the Gov ernment must elect Government official whom he will recognize as his marker, and then must have '' a mark" made on the back of one of his wrists indicating the department to which he is attached

 All persons thus marked are liable to be called upon to render personal service in the department to which they belong. with the people, and at such times as it is to be enforced the greatest vigilance is required on the part of the Govern ment officials to prevent 8 general emi- grafton from the country of those subject to the mark.
Year: 1871

SUMMER HOUSES IN HoI1AND.-In al- most all the gardens in Holland is built kind of summer-house, generally paint ed in bright, glaring colors, looking like an immense flower. No matter how small the plot of ground may be, it is sure to be laid out in innumerable little beds of fanciful design. which are filled with the most grogeoas-hued tulips, and in the middle is placed one of these arbors. Some quaint name, like "Abode of Love-" or Hearts Rest, :" is inscribed over the door, and within it, at the cool of the evening, may be seen it's owner slowly pufing his pipe and gazing complacently at his flowers or blinking at the reflection of the sun set in the sluggish water of the omni- present canal. Perhaps you'll find two old chaps in there, their portly forms dimly visible through the cloud of smoke, while their conversation will consist of occasional monosyllables ut tered between slow whiffs.
Year: 1871

EXERCISE. Lockport Journal contains the following practical sug- gestion: "Now that the croquet and base ball season will ere long be over, we would suggest, in order that the

 nuscle-developing process may not lie dormant during the long winter months, that the base ball athletics turn their attention to saving up the wood piles of widows and sick folks during the winter. The exercise is fully as healthful, is not so violent, dangerous, nor tiresome as base ball, and we are sure the results will gratify curious public fully as much, and we would pre- fer to give the sscore of 2 wood-sawing class to that of a base ball club in our columns. What say you, gents ? Phy- sicians recommend young ladies to form walking clubs. This is matter in which steps should be taken.
Year: 1871

UNooNsTrrU1IoNAL.-In ordering the release of Mrs. Cady, who had been arrested on the complaint of hotel pro- prietor for failing to pay her mothers board bill, Judge Barnard of New York, said that the act under which she was imprisoned was unconstitutional, and that every member of the Legislature who voted for that bill with knowledge of what it was should have been indicted and imprisoned.
Year: 1871

6uD)ecI OF his will, and he at the same time
subject of hers. She was such splendid
creature, too! You would not find in long
journey another fairer, or more intelligents or
more yirtuous. The question might be asked.
what magnetism was the most pleasant or most
powerful, his or hers But ne thonght only
Of his own, not deeining that be was in spell
more powerful, that was irrevocably binding
him. What could an old bachelor know Of
such thing7


This state Of things grew to crisis at last
and Martin formally proposed to the widow
that the two should be made one. by the trans
mutation of the church. TO this she assented;
and it was announced soon after, to the acton
ishment of all, that Martin Speed had married
the Widow GOode The punster of the village
made notable pun about GoodSpeed. at which
people laughed very much; and the editor Of
one of the papers, who was very funny man,
put it 10 print. ssssz4 a4s.s,a ss ss


1t happened, shortly after the marriage, that
they had famous party, and some Of the
guests bantered Martin about bis marriage,
about. They were little incredulous and be
volunteered to give them some specimens OF
his remarkable power over his wife. s.


She was in another room attending to some
female friends when he called her to him. She
came immediately, and he asked her to sit
down, which she did. He took her hand and
looked into her eyes, to put her to sleep. Her.
eyes were wide open, and o lurking spirit of
mischief looked out Of them broadly into his.
He waved his hands before them, but they re-
mained persistently open. He bent the force
of his will to their subjugation. but it was Of
no use.


"Mr Speed" said she, laughing, "I don't
believe the magnetism Of the husband is equal
to that of the lover; or, perhaps, science and
matrIinony are at war"


She said this in manner to awaken strong
suspicion in his mind that she had humbugged
him, and had never been put to sleep at all.
His friends, as friends will when they fancy
poor|fe fellow has got into hobble, laughed at
him and told the story all round the village.
For months he was an object Of sport to every
body People would make passes over each
other as he passed, and women would shut
their eyes and look knowing. But whether his
power had gone or not, hers remained; and he
cared not fig for their laughing, for he was
happy in the beautiful spell Of affection which
she threw over him, and bound him as chain
Of flowers.


The attempt to close her eyes was never re.
peated, for he was too glad to see them open
to wish to lose sight Of them. Lite with Speed
sped well, and Martin became father in time.
lie never regretted the expedient he adopted
to get his wife, though he never could make out
exactly whether she humbugged him or not "a
Year: 1871

A TESTIMONIAL TO BARON GERoLT-The
American friends of this amiable and re-
spected diplomat, who for 30 many years
ably represented the Fatherland at Washing
ton, have just subscribed for an elegant
epergne of solid sterling silver, described
elsewhere, which they intend TO present to him
as a testimony of their esteem Of his high
personal character and as an evidence Of the
appreciation of bis genuine and generous
qualities. The old Baron, despite the intense
pleasure Of boar hunting over his broad lands
in Germany, will doubtless spare time to
return many thanks for this high mark of
value set upon bis character by the people Of
The United States.
Year: 1871

THE FRENCH LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE on
the subject Of capitulations to the Prussians
during the war have reported unfavorably of
the conduct Of the officers in command OF six
fortresses Of secondary Importance. The COM
mandants have been sentenced to punishment.
The committee will proceed to inquire into the
cases of the capitulations at Sedan and Metz
very unpleasant subjects and Of little benefit In
any point of view except to persons who
delight to be classed as the prophets Of the
past"
Year: 1871

THE DANGER to the republican party of a
split which cannot be healed is thickening in
the Senate from day to day. Let it come, and
let us see what is the strength and what is the
game of the anti-Grant republicans. The
time is at hand for action.
Year: 1871

MeatS.-The branch meat shop of james
Kynaston, located on Commercial avenue,
next door to the grocery store of James
Carroll, is now in full blast, and this pop
ular butcher is supplying all the refined
meat eaters of that portion of the Fourth
Ward with splendid meat. If you have
not tried him give him call. If
Year: 1871

"TRuTH is powerful and must prevail"
and it is true that there is not better
boot and shoemaker in Cairo than Philip
Baugh. One trial is sufficient to satisfy
any .one.of the fact, that for durability,
style and fitness, his work cannot be ex-
celled. He can be found at all times at
his shop, on Eighth street near Ohio
Leyee, and not confning himself to any
peculiar style or fashion, can guarantee
to his friends and customers full and COM
plete satisfaction. je-20-tf
Year: 1871

The National Bureau of Emigration
met yesterday in New York city to perfect
their organization and transact general bu-
siness. The meeting was very harmonious,
and important action taken to secure the
cooperation Of all parties interested in the
settlement Of the South and West. 1t is pro-
posed by this united action to expedite the
movement of parties wishing TO migrate, and
to render possible the settlement of all par
ties who may desire it in large communi-
ties. Gen. j. ID. Imboden and Col. Edward
Daniels represent the State Of Virginia in
the Board of Directors, and were present
at the meeting.