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Year: 1870




The decline in rents in New York and


Brooklyn is certainly remarkable. There
appears to be a glut of both dwelling hous-
es and stores in the market. People leav-
ing for Europe find difficulty in renting
their houses at almost any price. heard
to-day of a residence in Thirtieth street
which rented during the war for $4,000
annually, and which is now offered at ST.
500 and no takers. The proprietor is going
abroad for year, and it looks as if ne
would be compelled to hire some one to
take charge of the premises, owing to his
failure to secure tenant A residence in
Lexington avenue rented last year for $3.50
per month, furnished. The highest offer
the proprietor can obtain this year is S225.
Landlords have had their harvest, and ten
ants are promised the privilege of obtain
ing homes again at something ike reason
able rates. Many dealers in real estate
have been heavy losers by the fall in the
price of property. Since the close OF the
war up till this year there has been great
demand for real estate. Everybody who
could bought under the expectation that
values would materially advance; that with
the strong influx and increase of popula-
tion the price of real estate must continue
to 60 up. They overlooked the fact that
there were thousands of Southerners in the
metropolis who would return to Dixie as
soon as affairs became substantially settled
in that quarter.
Year: 1870

Partisan journals relate that after every
court ball at the Tuileries, the magnifi-
Gently uniformed Cent Gardes, upon divest-
ing themselves of their high-heeled boots,
always find n biEet-dOLG in them. The
Independence Beige relates the following
anecdote in regard to this:


One of the invited guests had caught his
wife in tue act of delivering tender epistle
to one of the gala soldiers The husband
wished to revenge himself on her, and
did so in a highly ingenious manner.
On the day after the court ball he was
seated with his wife at the table, when
suddenly the door bell was ruDg very
violently. A servant entered the room and
said: sEThere is at the door a soldier who
desires to see Madame. The lady turned
very pale, but the husband seemed not to
pay the slightest attention to 1t. Next day
the same scene took place at the dinner
table, and the servant appeared again, say
ing, There is at the door a soldier asking
for Madame '' 'Is it the same who
was there yesterday?7 'No." 81 am
not at home" On the following days the
same scene was re-enacted.


Finally, the tormented wife could stand
it no longer, and so she said to her .hus-
band, II am the victim of poor joke
Show the man the door," Madame, )" re-
piled the husband, 81 sent these persons
myself. You wished for a tde-d-tete with
soldiers; fulfill your wish, and procure
YOU such one every day. We have eight
hundred thousand men under arms; so you
may have visits frem soldiers for two hum
dred and twenty-five years" The lady
went to a convent.
Year: 1870

SUPPRESSION OF LETTERS AND PAPERs.-
A Roman correspondent of the Times says:


Every day have testimony to the fact of
the espionage and restraint exercised with
more rigor than ever by the Roman police.
No printed word is allowed to come into or
go out of Rome if it is not of tone set by
the key of the Inquisition. Look sharply
to it if you wish to make sure of your let
ters, either received or sent The keeper
of one of the principal reading rooms for
foreigners tells me that there has been no
profit, but rather loss, IN maintaining the
establishment the past season. Subscribers
enough he would have, but his newspapers
are suppressed at the postofice if a word
is found in them criticising anything which
is done here. Sometimes not more than
one number of the London Times is dehv-
cred to him in a week, while the petty IN
Justice is added of making him pay the
postage Oh the numbers destroyed. If
there is word OF expostuIatiOn the reply
is, "Keep your mouth shut or yOu will have
your shop shnt also" The authority does
not relax any of its old despotic brutality,
and seems to exult in giving new proofs OF
how bad a government of priests can be.
Year: 1870

A New YORK correspondent writes:-
"While passing down Broadway few days
ago, my attention was attracted by several
Photographic views of great size hanging
in front of the railroad ticket Office at the
corner of Spring street, and which 1 at
once discovered were correct representa-
tions of some of the many localities of
wonderful beauty and interest to be seen
by every one who travels over the PenHsyl-
vania Central Railroad. Although the
grandest scenery this country affords is
thus correctly portrayed by the artist, noih-
ing in language or art can describe the
thrill of delight one experiences in ascend
ing to the highest peak of the Alleghanies
moving amidst clouds and a delightful
atmosphere, and at the same time enjoying
the perfect luxury afforded by palace cars
When we consider that this is one of the
best constructed and managed roads in the
country, aud, with its connections, is the
shortest route to all points East, its great
popularity with the public is readily ae-
counted for"
Year: 1870

SMELLS A MICE.-The Crown Princess of
Prussia went the other day to the storeO of
crown jeweller in Berlin in order to pur-
chase diamond necklace. She selected
very beautiful one, when, to her surprise,
she noticed that the jeweller, who waited
on her himself, told her that she need not
buy it. The significant smile with which
the dealer in gold and diamond accompa-
MED these words, led her to believe that
her husband, the Crown Prince, had pur-
chased the necklace for her as o birthday
present, that happy day coming off in the
eourse of a week or two. So she went
home. but, ON her birthday, she received
from her husband not the necklace, but
only pair of fine earrings. Then she
suspected something wrong, ami at the
next codrt-ball she examined with the ut
most attention, the necklaces which the
various noble ladies wore. Finally very
beautiful young Countess entered the hall,
and on her neck the Crown-Princess dis
covered the necklace. She stepped quickly
up to the Countess and asked her in an
imperious tone who had given her the
necklace. The young Countess, greatly
frightened, faltered out that she had re-
ceived it from His Royal Highness, the
Crown-Prince. The consequence Was that
the Countess was notified that her presence
at Court was no more desirable.
Year: 1870

A FAMILY in Newport, L. L, turned up
their noses very perceptibly at their tea
cake, the other night There was nothing
the matter with it, only it was favored
with spirits of camphor instead of essence
of lemon.
Year: 1870

ANARRow ESCAPE FROM THE Cons OF A
BLACK SNAKE.-Yesterday a party were
rambling in the woods near the town of
Newfane, when one of the youngest, lad
about twelve years old, named "Cob"
Walsh, stepped accidentally upon the tail
of black snake. Like lightning the SER
pent raised its length-one of six feet and
three inehes-into view, and wound it
around the boys leg, at the same time ad-
vancing its head in the snake-ike, threat
ening manner. 1t is needless to say that
the boy was scared, and there is no guess
ing at the result of the fierce attack had
not the spunk of a dog accompanying
them been reused to the pitch of taking
hold of the serpent, at which the black
coils were loosened, and his serpentine
majesty dropped to the ground; after
which he was summarily dispatched by
well-directed shot from gun in the hands
of young man accompanying the party
LOckDOTt Journal
Year: 1870

A CORRESPONDENT of the New York Even
ing Post tells a very pretty story of a visit
of Clara Louisa Kellogg to the Utica Luna
tic Asylum few days since. She went in.
to the cells assigned to the worst patients,
and there warbled some. of her choicest
notes for the delectarion of the mad peo-
pie. They crowded about with the most
intense curiosity, closely examining her
clothing and ornaments, and even mani
tested considerable interest in her pretty
little boots" Miss Kellogg did not seem
to dislike these little familiarities. Several
in the exuberance of their delight wanted
to kiss the sweet singer, a privilege she
permitted, and with genuine emotion she
received the greeting and returned it in
kind. This little incident beautifully illus
trates the character of the talented prima
dona, and shows the power of music and
kindness over the distracted mind.
Year: 1870

One OF THE MOST remarkable cdndrdS of
the age is the one that originally professed
to have come over the cable, setting forth
that German capitalists had been officially
warned against investing in American rail-
road bonds. Fabrications of this kind, set
afoat to influence the market values of
stocks and bonds, are, unfortunately, not
rare things. But the desperate efforts made
to keep the present one alive by shifting the
authority for its pseudo PRONUNCIATION has
rendered it exceptional First it was sa =
died on the Prusslan Government; next on
the seniors of the Berlin Stock Exchange;
lastly, on the North German Consult GEN
eral at New York. The latter gentleman
denies, in the most indignant and positive
terms, ever having written syllable on the
subject 1t will now be in order to ascribe
this most unauthorized of all unauthorized
reports to the memory of Munchausen.
Year: 1870

WHY THEY Do So-A good many ,f our
wealthy citizens are going away to spend the
summer at the fashionable watering places, and
before starting. they always 60 to Joe Megsffin's
for elegant and stylish boots and shoes, where
every one can get every thing wanted. The rea.
son the stylish people go to Megafius is, that
they know his goods are fashionable good and
cheap, and as fine an article as can be found any
where
Year: 1870

EDITORS FREE TRADER Il see by your issue
OF to-day, that you are applying the word "Best"
again in puff of contemporary of mine. You
are aware that my challenge of last summer still
stands open. Now, if you are blowing his horn
exclusively. ask you most respectfully to make
arrangements so that said challenge will be ac-
cepted but until said thing is tested you have
no right to SET up false titles.


Respectfully yours,


WILLIAM EBERT
Year: 1870

New GooDs.-Hull says that he will have
very large lot Of new and pretty goods next
week. He will introduce some new and very
pretty styles Of fancy dress goods, besides full
supply Of choice articles such a. have been thin.
ned out OF his stock.
Year: 1870

AN AWFUL DEATH.-On the morning Of the
9th of July, Michael Crotty, son of jeremiah
Crotsy, OF Seneca, met with an awful DEATH
He was on his way from Seneca to his residence
and was seen near tho railroad depot at about
12 o'clock, midnight. He had to pass down the
railway track short distance before crossing to
go home. and the presumption is that he was
overtaken unexpectedly by the night express,
which goes through Seneca a: iull speed without
stopping. He was found next morning horribly
mangled. His legs were cut off, and a long dis.
tance from his body, and his head crushed in.
He had been recently married and leaves heart
broken WIFE, many afflicted relatives and q wide
circle of mourning friends.
Year: 1870

Jerry Wood is still beating the world on turn.
ing out good -four. He regulates the prices ex-
actly in accordance with the prices of extra good
wheat and buys no other. He is content with
small profits, and lively trade, and above all
desires to give satisfaction in every ease. All
good delivered in the city free
Year: 1870

The port of New York has been subdivided into
eight divisions The carriage and drnyasc, 20 long
bone OF contention, is to be performed in each div
sion under contract and each contractor will be
quired to give a bond with ample sure.ies TO pro
tect the Government the merchant against fraud
and loss OF merchandise. system OF receipts has
been perfected by which every package carted can
be traced from the place OF It's receipt to its dcsnA
tlon. thereby fixing at once any delay or loss upoa
the delinquent ofncer.
Year: 1870

MADRID, June 9.-Question Of future
Monarchy before the deputies. PROPOSE
ton to elect King by popular vote was
defeated. A plan was adopted to elect by
a vote of the deputies. A majority equal
to one half of the deputies is necessary to
choice,
Year: 1870

A man and his vile were opposing
candidates for an Office in Wyoming,
and the odds seemed 10 be in favor OF
the husband, but one morning lie came
down town looking weary and sleepy,
and formally withdrew from the can
vass in favor OF his wife, who was tri,
umphantly elected. They sa 7 she kept
him awake seven nights, trying to in
duce him to withdraw, and finally sue
ceeded. He had a bandage arstind his
head and one arm in sling Tire morn
ing he withdrew. He saysihe wocld
do anything for quiet life.
Year: 1870

The Osceola ( Ark, } Times says that
" game is more abundant in this coun
ty than it was ever known before. The
woods are literally filled with bear, deer
and turkeys, while our lakes and bay
GUS are swarming with ducks and
geese. y citizen OF this county came
into town few days ago with his wa,
gGn and brought in three fine deer he
had killed on the road ~ he came in.
Yesterday We saw a bear being sold in
town that had just been killed and
brought in by a hunter Oar woods ar,
alive with squirrels, and We hear that
the trappers on Little river are meet
ing with u;ual Success
Year: 1870

A MAN assigned to a room in the hotel at
Sedalia, Missouri, found a lady's nghtgown
that had been forgotten by the lady occupant.
He sent it to the clerk with the message "This
is no use to me empty"
Year: 1870

A WOMAN of Columbus, Georgia, brought a
suit against her husband for adultery. In Court,
at the trial, the woman said she didn't object to
moderate adultery, but her husband wasn't one
of your moderate kind.
Year: 1870

Tho Complainant Refuses to. Appear.


The examination in the case OF william Frazer
ana Peter Fitzimmons, the two men arrested on
Monday morning for an attempted outrage on o
man named SyDil Campbell In the Central Park.
came up for q hearing yesterday afternoon, at the
Fifth District Police Court tHarlcm) before Judge
McQuade AS might be expected from Q womaa
riding out IN carriage at four O'CLOCK In the
morning through the Central Park, as the COM
plainant In this case did, facts have como
TO light since the day OF the arrest con-
cernlng her previous career, which to say
the least, reject rather to her disadvantage. She
refused to appear against the prisoners yesterday
but requested that her watch and chain (goul would
be returned to her. This watch and chain, she said
she had taken from gentleman friend ol hers In
whose company she was on the day she took the
ride TO the Park to take care OF them for him, and
she now wanted them back In order 10 return them
TO him. FtZslmmons proved to the satisfaction OF
the Court that instead OF stealing the watch
from her the woman had given II TO
him as security that his 1arc would
be paid on their return TO the city. 1t was also
shown that Frazer was only friend OF Fltzsim-
started OUT, while she occupied the inside py her
self II was not, however shown why 1t was that
he took q seat on the inside on entering the Park,
but Ii Is presumed he did so because II was more
comfortable there than on the outside. He denies
having attempted an outrage upon her, and she re-
fusng to swear that he did the case was dismissed.
The watch viii be retained until Miss Campbell PAYS
for the OF tne carriage, when they VIII be re-
turned her.
Year: 1870

An Ice IpEA.-When the coal companies
want to prepare the public mind for an enor-
nous increase in the price Of coal they begin
about the middle of summer to tell us what a
terribly severe winter is coming. Apparently
the ice companies have taken hint of that
plan; and now they are telling us little stories
all intended to prepare the way for charging
for ice two or three times what it is worth.
That is the meaning Of all the gable about
the scarcity Of ice.
Year: 1870

A PRACTICAL INDIAN PoLroY.-It is pro-
posed to pension two little girls just rescued
from Indian captivity, and to charge this pen
sion against the annuity Of the tribe that stole
the children. This idea might be carried fur
ther. Why not charge against the Indians, in
the. nature Of damages certain sum for
sum from the annuity of the tribe to which the
murderer belonged?
Year: 1870

DIspRoPoRTIoNATE PUNISHMENT. steal
ing portrait of the Sheriff a man gets four
years and half in the State Prison. Is
mans picture, then, worth so much more than
mans life that our courts punish with
such severity the taking Of one and do not
punish at all the taking of the other9 Nearly
five years for petty larceny and nothing for
murder! This is now the glorious certainty Of
the law.
Year: 1870

JOHN KITS, an old soldier of the Revolu-
ton, was admitted as special honor to the
floor of the House of Representatives yester-
day. He must have sadly missed the glowing
eloquence Of those grand old statesmen who
were members during his younger days.
Year: 1870

JURY DUTY.-There is no doubt much truth
in the Mayors reflection that the people are in
great part themselves to blame for the failure
to punish crime. The jury box is opened to
the friends Of the criminal Citizens properly
ct to act as jurors shirk the duty, and thus
afford field for the operations of sharpers.
who make merchandise of the opportunity and
sell their verdict in the criminals interest,
The cheapest thing to buy is q jury.
Year: 1870

ABOUT Two HUNDRED BROKERS of Wall
street were fined yesterday in sums Of two hun
dred or four hundred dollars each for non
payment OF the tax on their business capital.
The aggregate will mako finc little haul for
Uncle Sam.
Year: 1870

MURPHY's VIEw.-There is little point in
the reports from Albany which shows how the
governing classes regard our correctional in
stitutions. Mr.. Murphy, member from this
city, looks upon the Juvenile House of Refuge
as "a machine for stealing children from their
parents when temporarily afflicted with
poverty" How nicely the crime or other
offence against good order is left out Of this
How lightly it views the little delinquency that
leads to the House of Refuge, and how prettily
it sympathizes with everything but law and
honesty! The State Prison is also machine
for similar purpose, and the gallows goes
n little further in the same direction. Ii that
why they are used so little?
Year: 1870

STREET CLEANING. G.-Fifth avenue is being dug
up from its tarry depths, and people will soon
be able to take tolerably clear mouthful of air
will not again be improved with pavement
that the people pay for putting down and must
also pay for taking up. That is, however, the
best piece of street cleaning that has been done
In the city this great while.
Year: 1870

TIE CANAL BoAID sent communication to
the Assembly yesterday stating that there was
no appropriation necessary for DEFICIENCIES in
the canal revenues. We venture to say that
there are no other departments of the State
that decline an appropriation when they can
pet it,
Year: 1870

The Essex statesman achieved tho greatest
victory Of his career in the House yesterday
Nothing that he has ever done before, whether
in the military, the forensic, or the administra-
tive line, has equalled it. He whipped out two
enemies, and although he did not secure the
results Of his victory he withdrew from the
field with all his colors flying, his drums beat
the dust. First, rare Ben attacked his old
enemy Dawes on economy, and this time
with eminent strategy he chose the eco
nomical side himself He proposed that
the appropriation Of half million
dollars usually devoted to paying the
mileage Of members be virtually stricken
out. This terrific blow for economy demo-
rallied nearly all the members present, even
including Dawes. Rare Ben followed 1t up
with o speech, and drove it home with some
bers were kept silent by their inward re1ec-
tions, tho nature of which is obvious. One
or two finally ventured to reply in opposition,
and then the reaction set in, and nearly every
one gave Butler scathing, among them,
unfortunately, Cox, of New York. Cox is
very small man in stature. Butler is nearly as
big as the Cardiff giant. When the outcry
against him was over Butler rose and made
good defence against all his enemies until he
came to Cox, who had been so good-naturediy
satirical that it required genius of an extra
ordinary nature to make the fitting answer.
Ben had the genius and made the answer.
He waved his hand at Mr.. Cox and said,
'sShoo, fly; don't bodder me-" The effect was
electrical. The House broke into q roar of
laughter, but Cox, flushed with anger, ven
tured reply, which exceeded parlia mentary
decorum. In the confusion that ensued the
mileage motion was lost, but rare Ben walked
about the hero of the field.
Year: 1870

WALL STREET, |


- MONDAY, March l4--6 p. NJ.


Business at the opening this morning was quiet
anc dull.


GOLD UNSETTLED AND FEyERIsH.


The gold market was firm In earlier transactions
to-day owing TO the bullish feeling OF the larger ope
rators, who bought last week Tor a reaction from
the extreme low points then touched. The price
rapidly advanced to ll33s, at which figure realiza
tons commenced with the result OF decline OF
about one per cent Here the telegraph announced
the Introduction OF bill by Senator Sumner to
provide for specie payments by the national banks
on the LIST or January next by requiring them TO
begin the accumulation OF specie, at the rate Of four
per cent monthly on their reserve. II will be seen
from the bank statement OF Saturday that the
banks in this oiy hold about fourteen per cent
of o reserve In specie. Adding four per cent per
month would give them just the required legal re-
serve Of twenty-five per cent in specie on the day
fixed for resumption according to Mr.. Summers
plan. This plan would doubtless work successfully
In the rural districts, where experience ION which
the law is founded) shows that only fifteen per cent
OF legal tender reserve Is necessary for ordinary
times But In our large cities the banks would need
u larger margin than twenty-five per cent to meet
the exigencies Of run upon them. stimulated. as 1t
would be. by the desire ana curiosity OF the public
to- for time at least, handle gold and silver again.
This impracticable project was advocated In
lengthy speech by Mr.. Sumner, the whole affair
sending gold down 10 lllss, the decline being ac-
ceerated by the weakness OF the foreign exchanges.
Here the old story started about granting bei-
gerent rights to the Cubans and up went the price
again to l12i<. The chief fluctuations were as fol-