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Year: 1870

The austere Brutus, who vas armed so strong
in honesty that threats passed by him as the
idle winds which he respected not, has been
improved upon by Brown, the street-cleaner
Honesty might have served as a panoply in
the stern days preceding Thillipp. but Brown
knows his era far too wdl to use any such
flimsy material in his intrNchments. Having
assumed q contract to clean all the streets of
this city for $49s,j0O and having determined
to have the money without rendering the
equivalent, it was plain that he must build his
bulwarks Of something better suited to his ext
gencies than honesty.


His first precaution was to intrench himself
behind Ring that could not be riddled, for 1T
was composed of the Mayor, Recorder, Con-
troller, and Corporation Counsel; the very
officials to whom he was to look for approval
of his proceedings and payment of his stpends.
These same officials had indeed been indg-
nantly particular with Whiting, who did some
work and got little money, for Whiting was
not their OK and was gored; but Brown, who is
their creature, does muck less work and gets
all his cash without protest or quibble. Thus
the contract that was tho burden of
Whiting became the blessing of Brown, and
that sensible contractor showed admirable
judgment in iiterposing these officials as n
barrier against public condemnation. True,
they cost something; but had Brown attempted
the anachronisn of honesty, precious little re-
spect or profit would he have got, and he
wisely chose half loaf rather than go with
out bread. Thst he acted discreetly is shown
by the fact thG his chosen fortress proved a
very Gibraltar. Public clamor that had ragged
around the earl of Whiting, passed mildly by
Brown, and he police who had been spies
upon the one have neglected to take cognizance
of the laches of the other. Police captains
who were prompt and exact in making weekly
reports of the deTelictions of Whiting are
silent as to the lapses of Brown, although, some
few keeping NJ the excellent custom of making
such reports, we are enabled to discover that
during the past week Brown did no cleaning in
the Fifth and Ninth Wards. and was partial in
his operations in the Seventeenth Ward, although
he had contracted to clean, and was paid for
cleaning, every street i'll all of them, at least
once during tina, period. Happy in this golden
silence of the police, Brown is more blessed in
the neglect of the press. His promises and
failures have not been harped upon by jour
nails that were constantly and properly stirring
Whiting to the full performance of his duty.


We conclude that Brown know what he waa
Year: 1870

ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment by
Texas, and her early readmissiOn as one of
the States of the Union.


Gen. Davis, the Governor elect, is reported
to be gentleman well qualified to fill the
Executive chair of his adopted State. Born in
Florida and reared in the South, his sympa-
hies were with the Southern people; but this
did not blind him as to the fatal heresies OF
Secession, which lie at all times boldly and
fearlessly denounced. He loved his State and
the South, but owed higher allegiance to the
Republic. When the Rebellion finally burst
upon the country, he entered the army, and,
though civilian, rose to the grade OF Briga-
dier-G General of Volunteers. Before the war,
as a Judge, he bore the reputation of a
faithful and fearless administrator of the law,
and we venture little in saying that he will
maintain that reputation as the Governor of
Texas
Year: 1870

Long Island is fast assuming the Importance


it should have long years since possessed, and
to which it is entitled by nature, in its relative
position to New York City. Railways are being
extended along both its northern and southern
borders, and the beautiful villages which over
look the sound on the north and the ocean on
the south are being rapidly brought within
easy access Of the metropolis, while the original
or midland line of railway is. under its present
able management being vastly improved in
quality and continuity of metals, character of
rolling stock, and the frequency and rapidity
of movement of its trains. The agricultural
and horticultural resources of the Island are
being developed and their superiority under
stood. Vegetables, fruits and grains of all
kinds thrive to perfection. The best asparagus
we can bring to our tablcs-the "Oyster Bay !"
is produced upon Long Island. The world


renowned Newtownl Pippin," superlativey the
finest variety of apple extant, was originally
a Long Island Seeding; and the wheat which
more nearly than any other meets all the re-
ouirements of the European market is the
Long Island Red Wheat" grown extensively
upon the eastern portion of the Island. It's
fisheries, which ever afforded most profitable
occupation for o large portion of its inhabit-
ants become more and more prolific, both in
the table and oil-producing varieties. During
the last Summer even tuns in quantity of the
delicious Spanish Mackerel" were caught in n
single day in the great bays Of the "South Side
and 4" East End,n and the manufactures for ex-
tracing the oil from the +" Alosa Menhaden"
never experienced as long season, nor more
abundant catch" In the Winter, the she'll
fish from the same waters rank with the first
in quality of any which reach our market.
Added to these "lururies.' as they may be
termed, are the great geological advantages OF
quick, fertile soil level of gently undulat~
ing surface free from distractions to the hus-
bandman, and a naturally aud thoroughly
underdrained basis, the last rendering practi-
cable the cGmpletest results of agriculture,
and insurng perfect healthfulness of climat,-
condition not enjoyed by any other district
50 near to New-York. This famed territory.
Year: 1870

seems to have been actually starved 20 death
as a scientific experiment. She certainly took
no food during the eight days that the sys-
tematic professional watching lasted. When
it became evident that she was sinking for
want of nourishment, the physician in attend
ance made faint suggestion that food should
be offered her, but the child's father refused,
and he said no more. SO the murder went on.
The nurses were instructed TO offer her moth
ing to eat or drink, but to give her Doursh-
ment if she asked for it. She did not ask, so
she died. Any physician knows that in cases
of this kind it is comparatively easy to inject
food into the stomach if the patient obstinately
refuses to swallow but the main object seems
to have been not to save the Child's life, but
to ascertain whether starvation would kill her
How much better is this than vivisectionf
Year: 1870

Judge HOar desires that the President should
not withdraw his name from the Senate, as a
nominee for the position of an Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court. He says that
he prefers his place in the Cabinet; that
he did not seek the nomination to
the Supreme Court; that he does not care
for either place, and that he insists upon
decision by the Senate as to the
nomination made by the President.
Coupled with this come intimations
from various quarters that the tendencies
in the Senate are rather in favor of Judge
Hoars confirmation. We have some doubts as
to the truth of these limitations, and are
not entirely certain that it would not
be wiser on the part of the President TO accept
the suggestion made some days ago in these
columns, to withdraw Judge Hoar and nominate
some tried and trusty Southern lawyer for this
vacancy on the Supreme Bench to which so
general feeling of the public indicates that a
Southern man ought to be appointed.
Year: 1870

Salnave's final downfall seems to be cOtem-
r,orary with that of Lopez. The bombardment
of Port-au- Prince. the total destruction of its
palace, the arrival of President Saget at the
city, and the retreat OF Salnave into one OF
his fortresses, go to prove that the Haytian
Dictator has been hard pressed. But it does
not satisfy us that his cause has altogether
given up the ghost With one thou
sand men in Fort National, he may have
the ability, as he has doubtless the courage, to
sustain a siege. He has repeated his declara-
ton that sooner than yield he would destroy
the city; aud now adds that he will kill him
self. We judge that it is quite within his
power to do either, but the latter is not so
probable.
Year: 1870

Mayor Hall has so rapidly acquired the Dem
ocratic faculty Of scenting plunder that he al
ready leads the pack in pursuit of the
game. Seeing from his office window pile
of dirt in WarDen-st., he thought there might
be something in it. and finally, learning that
there was q hole at the bottom OF 1t, lie dls-
patched a henchman with q written order to
90 down and learn from personal inspection
how it would repay spoliatiOn, under pretense
that the Mayor must know all about it in or
der to determine whether he would allow the
work to proceed. Now, the excavation was
made by the Pneumatic Dispatch Company,
the managers of which, being of mature age
and sound mind, saw the shadow of the com
ing spoiler in the Mayors messenger, and
barred the entrance to their enterprise against
him by pleading a legislative charter for their
bore; in short, telling the Mayor it was none
of his business, and they did not intend to
entail ruin on themselves by allowing him to
make it his business. But they have only
postponed the evil day; for the Mayor is going
to call the attention of the Legislature to the
subject, and the body which has just submitted
to the dictation of Tammany in the election
of Speaker will, of course, let him into the
hole, with full power to get all possible profit
out of 1t. Under the circumstances, the Com
pany may as well make the Mayor a partner
or abandon the enterprise; for has not that
worthy official announced that all ncOngruities
in municipal affairs are to be annihilated and
is it not highly incongruOus for any possibly
good thing to be going and Tammany not have
q hand in it :
Year: 1870

about when he placed tho Mayor, Recorder,
Controller, and Corporation Counsel as a ram
part about him. 1t was they who raised press,
and public, and police against poor Whiting,
by the solemn and public manner in which
they made proclamation of his failures to clean
the streets. Let them do the same by Brown,
and thereby convince the public that they are
not the parties chiefly profting by scandal
ous abuse of q public trust.
Year: 1870

The Coroner's jury have reached a verdict
in the Elizabeth-street tragedy i'll accordance
with its generally credited facts of suicide and
murder. The unutterable misery of which these
facts are the fruits cannot be appreciated by
any jury but the terror and horror which they
excite give a warning suggestion.
Year: 1870

The post-mortem examination of the body


of "The Welsh Fasting Girl" showed the
presence of food in the intestines, so that all
doubt as to the imposture is removed. Yet
the child-who was probably afflicted with 4
not uncommon form of hysteria, inducing her
TO refuse food in the presence of straDgers-
Year: 1870

The extended strike of the telegraph opera
tors is another sign that if our great enter
prses contain elements of formidable power,
so also do those they employ and govern. We
are frequently warned against the growth of
monopOlies and plutOcracies, but strikes appear
to be kind of warning to both. Without
discussing the merits of the latest strike, we
refer the public to its history elsewhere.
Year: 1870

APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
THE CAPITAL-What the City Needs.-It il
understood that on the reassembling Of Con-
gress next week q strong effort will be made
to obtain . decent appropriation for the i'm
prOvement of this city. Some friends Of the
District, in and out OF Congress, have taken
the business in hand, apparently with sincere
desire to engineer it through the Senate and
House, and some results may be looked for
from their efforts. The capital has long suffer
ed from neglect. For several reasons, which
need not be enumerated, unlike the capitals of
other great countries, no efforts Of any account
have been made to make 1t a thriving and pros
porous city. The government has never
gone beyond the necessary work Of
erecting public buildings for the trans
action Of the business OF the nation.
Now 1t Is proposed to ask Congress to fur
nish the funds for improving the city in every
respect, but principally by the establishment OF
parks, paving the streets, completion Of the
water works, Obliteration or covering of the nm
slightly canal and the erection Of statues in
every suitable location in the city. Why, il is
asked should not government make Washington
to America what Paris Is to France? Why
should 1t not expend millions in making the capi-
tai Of the nation the finest city in America, IL
not In the world? The gentlemen who are in
terested in this movement have been talking
over the matter with President Grant, and state
that he is not very favorably disposed, but he
intends to recommend to Congress improve
ments of this kind and the appropriation OF a
suff1cient amount to commence the work
Wash. Cor. NsW York Herald.
Year: 1870

A BRILLIANT RECEPTION took place last night
at the Argentine Legation, where the beauty
and fashion of Washington were congregated.
Madame de Garcia sang several pieces of music
in a style which proves her to be vocalist of
decided ability, culture and taste.
Year: 1870

EQCALIzTNG THEIR SERvICE.-The President
has directed the Secretary of War TO prepare
An order requiring all military officers who
have been Onduty i'm this and other cities for the
term Of three years, to report for field duty in
the West, and also to prepare detail of the
necessary officers to I'LL their places from those
who have had long term Of field duty on the
frontier. There will be, of course, some excep-
tons, in consequence OF some of the officers on
duty here being physically incapable from
wounds or other causes, from performing duty
in the field The object Of the order is to equal
ize the service Of the various officers by dividing
the desirable places among deserving men.
Year: 1870

from Fourth to Eighth street east.


BE It enacted by the Board Of Aldermen and Board
Of Common Council Of the CITY Of Washington, That
the sum of seventeen hundred dollars, or SO
much thereof rs may be necessary, be, and the
same is hereby, appropriated out of the funds of
the Fifth and Sixth Wards to grade and gravel
b street north, between Fourth and Eighth
streets east The work to be done by the day,
under the direction Of the City Surveyor and
the Commissioners of said wards.


Approved, December Is, 1869.
Year: 1870

Fill the boiler with soft1 water TO within about
three inches Of the top of the inside boiler. Slice
up one pound bar of good hard soap.


Bring the water to boil. and then place the
clothes in the hot water. The water will imme-
diately pour the she'll all around, and if it
boils over raise the lid


Keep up hst fire for twenty minutes. Then
take the clothes out ard Immediately SUDS them
through in soft water. If any shade of the dirt
remains few rubs will take it all out. Then
rinse them in clean water wiring dry, and the wash
ing is done. Give particular heed to the following
SUGGESTIONS.


The clothes need not be wet before placing them
in the Boiler. 1t is of vital Importance to THOR
OUGHLY SUBS the clothing after boiling. Every
lady knows that the least particle of suds left in
the clothes to dry will cause the clothes to look
yellow. brisk fire is important in order to FRO
duce rapid boiling. Time may be saved by stirring
or turning the clothes occasionally while boiling
The cover should not be removed except when
necessary, in order to insure quick work. Ii the
washing be large one, the clothes should be as
sorted, as dirty Shirts for instance, will require
double the time of Sheets pillow cases, napkins
&c.


Articles much soed may be left in for second
boiling. White fiannels may be beautiful washed
(without FULLING) by this process. They
should be put in when the water is hot, and rinsed
out in hot water.


Colored clothes should not be mixed with white
and unless the colors fast they should never be
washed by this process. The most delicate laees
cambries &C., such as would nearly fall to piece;
ifwashed in the ordinary way, may be was he'd per
fectly, without injury, by this process. The almost
absolute necessity of using soft, or "broken, .
water, is so well understood. as to hardly need
mention here.


No machine ever invented will entirely remove
the streaks from dirty wristbands and Collars
This Self washing Boiler moro nearly does 1T than
any other. device. Should shade or streak remain,
it will be found to be reduced and softened as to
disappear without the of wash-board, by
merely rubbing them with the hands, thus avoiding
all the wear and tear of clothing by washing 1t
has been carefully estimated that clothing receives
more than -oNE-HALF ITS WEAR by the old
process of RUBBING, and consequently will last
twice as long if washed by this new process which
alone would pay for Boiler many times during
single year, in almost any family, to say nothing
of the important consideration ef saving labor.
For any required information call on or address


THOMAS GREENE,


Shasta, Cal.
Shasta, April 2nd. 1870.
Year: 1870

There but few inventions or discoveries
which produce a complete revolution in any de-
partment of labor To have supposed, year ago,
that the dirtiest garment could be washed clean,
in twenty or thirty minutes, by boiling alone,
would have been regarded as an indication of in
sanity. But it has been demonstrated beyond any
doubt, that this process not only cleans the Clothes
but that garments thus washed become whittier and
clearer the longer it is used Some people suggest
that clothes will get yellow after awhile. by being
washed in this way but such surposition has
foundation in fact, and is contradicted by the ex-
perience of every lady who has adopted this mode
of washing.


Everybody who has tried the machine in Shasta
have expressed themselves highly pleased with
its operations- 1t must be seen to be fully appre-
ciated, as its full merits cannot be properly set
forth in an ordinary advertisement


Public and private tests have been given of this
apparatus for the last six months, and more than
million of people have witnessed its success Ten
thousand boilers were sold in New York City in less
than five onths, from one stand, and at this time
the orders reach about hundred day Ne
used it as directed that did not recommend
it. 1t has been recommended by more than five
thousand persons in less than six months. Among
the names those of the most distinguished cit
izens of the United States but the best recommen-
daton is to take the boiler and use it yourself Do
just you directed and you will be more than
satisfied. 1t appeals to all a matter of econ
omy, and can be shown to be the best kind of an
investment. 1t will return yearly dividend in
cash of TWO HUNDRED PER CENT. on the
money invested For instance, we will suppose
your white clothing such as bed and table linen
ladies' and gentiemens' wear and childrens' cloth
ing, only cost you $40 year. They will last twice
as long washed in this way as by the old method.
Thus, you actually save $50 year by investing 10
or POO per cent annually. There is no family
scarcely but spends than here stated but this
is taken as very low average Of this branch of
family expense. Added to this is the great con-
venience and comfort of the thing, which ali taken
together, makes it a luxury which nosfamily can
well afford to be without.


This Boiler sells the best of any article ever offer
ed to the public. Anybody after trying it fairly
will not let it go out of of the house.
Year: 1870

REFLECTION OF INTEREsT.-There is a good
prospect of a reduction in the rates of interest
on this coast. if we may judge from the fol-
lowing. which appears in Carter's Real Estate
Circular for the current month


English capitalists are beginning to send
money here quite freely for investment in
city real estate loans. They are satisfied
with to per cent. per annum. One owner
on Kearny street has had an offer of Sl25, 900
OF per cent, and the Mechanics Institute
can secure loan of $50, 900 at the same rate
on their Post street property.
Year: 1870

THE OLD BLowHARD, THE BOSS OF THE


4 Pioneer Shop. the mau that can't get white
man to work for him the man with the soft place
on the top of his head, so soft the hair has all
fallen of, the that built the sand-catcher for
Joe Mulleu-the man that built a wagon for Boice
that broke down in four months-the man that
ruined Sam Gilbert's horse in shoeing-f wonder
if be thinks he can make fools out of anyone else
because he is one himself. Go in old blow-pipe
you hare go. tho community all laughing a: you.


Ny name IS JOHN E. TIFF-N, pap for all nv
Iron, Steal and Coal.
Year: 1870

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
Of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for
Year: 1870

A dressing which
is at once agreeable,
healthy, and effectual
for preserving the


hair. Faded or gray
har as soon restored
to ats original color
acih the gloss and
freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thick
Year: 1870

and give their patronage to time honored, wealthy
and conservative Companies, whose rates and
operations prove they place value on and have
confidence in the security they offer the public,
and are not disposed to LOWER THEIR REPUTA-
TONS OR sQUANDER THEIR ASSETS.
Year: 1870

For nearly year past Mrs. Ida Cast, German
woman living at No. 1856 Forsyth street. has been III
poor health at intervals exhibited indications
OF unsoundness Of mind, but not in such manner
as to excite the suspicious OF her friends that she
would harm herself. Early on Friday evening the
little daughter OF Mrs. Cast had o hatchet
in her hand, and by request gave il
to her mother. The latter instantly struck.
herself violent blow on the head with the weapon
and fell to the floor In state OF insensDility. Phy-
to restore MRS. Cast to Consciousness but without
avail, she having received cOncussion or compress
SION OF the brain. she fingered till an early hour
yesterday morning ana died. Information OF her
death was communicated to Coroner Rollins, and an
inquest VIII be held On the remains.
Year: 1870

A DROWNING MANS PRESENCE or AlINn.--Une OF
the men who was wrecked recently the Ill lated
schooner Mary, at Small Point, Me-. gave evidence
OF q presence OF mind rarely equaed. A corre-
spondent OF the Lewiston Journal ays:-Having
been an excellent swimmer IL Is supposed he swan
nearly 0ne-haf mile from his Two companions,
where his bony was found In one or his pockets
was found his watch and chain, kept IN 10y the
pocket having been stuffed full OF oakum above
while in The bottom Of the other pocket, similarly
filled was discovered nnlf OF q paper collar, on
witch was plainly pencilled, Jeremiah Quimby
Bo0thbay." This was rolled up In q covering OF
birch bark which was securely tied with piece Of
twine AS was intended, this served to identify his
body and through him the other two. The vessel
was only slightly injured, and had they remained by
her she would have preserved their lives though
she had dragged her anchors aud was apparently
about 10 dash to pieces. q
Year: 1870

the following record Will show the changes in the
temperature OF the weather for the past wentyfonr
hours In comparison with the corresponding day OF
last year, indicated by the therm ometer at
Hudnut's pharmacy. HERALD Building, Broadway,
corner OF Ann street,