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Year: 1873

The Sientitic american thus answers this
question If a machine is so constructed
astofarnish its power and run with no other
obstruction than the friction while running,
is that perpetual motion or self motive pow
er? Answer; Such a machine as you de-
scribe, we should style perpetual motion
Many forms Of perpetual motion machines
have been invented. The simplest form is
the tub. Wien man places himself in a
tub and by a steady pull at the handles
lifts himself from the ground, then he has
produced successful perpetual motion.
All such machines necessarily operate on
the same principle, and, until an individual
is senabled to operate the simple form above
described with success, it viii be useless for
him to expect that he can work more
complicated perpetual motive machine. The
addition of cog wheels and levers will not
help the matter.
Year: 1873

Some discussion has been had in the


Radical newspapers as to the relative
cost OF local government in Wood
county under the old and the new con-
stituliors. Some person wrote tor the
Nat. Journal terrible indictment
arsiost the County Court and figured
an enormous increase OF expenses un-
der the present system. A correspond


ept Of the Daily Times, however, shows
bv actual figures taken from the records
that the cost Of county government un-
Der the old constitution was SIS 5,503 sc
for one year, while that of one year
under the new Constitution and the
much abused County Court was
$3,22f7 9j, showing an actual sava
;u, to the taxpayers OF Wood
county Of $2,2j5 81 in one year under
the present system. We DO not donbt
that the same favorable showing might
be made in nearly every county in the
State, where hue and cry has been
raised by Radical partizans against the
Comfy Court and the new Constitution.
Wholesale and sweeping denuncation
Of the new system, is very common
among our friends Of the Republican
persuasion, but when they come down
TO the actual.hgures they find their scu-
saiio1s unsupported by iacts.
Year: 1873

An inquiry has been dispatched to
our nsul-General at Havana as to
the truth OF the reported execution of
the remainder of the Virginius prison.
era,


The indian Delegation.


A delegation OF Northern and South
ern Arspahoes and Cheyenne Indians
had an interview with President Grant
this morning. They were received by
the President and executive officers and
introduced by Secretary Delsuo The
President, addressing himself to the
Northern Arapahoe Indians, said that
under the treaty made with them, tho
government desired them to locate at
the Southern Agency; that he approved
o. all that hsd been done by the Secrs.
tary o. the Interior and Commissioner
OF Indian Affairs; that the government
proposed to do everything it could to
benefit them, and that by locating in
the Southern Agency they could be
better provided for.


Little Bear replied tnat as he UNDER
stood the treaty, they were not to leave
the northern agency for thirty-seven
years.


Powder Face said he was prepared to
do as the Great Father desired.


Dull knife said that when he signed
the treaty he did not know he was re-
quired to 90 south at all.


President Grant said, the fault, then,
was with the Interpreter, as he knew
that General Sherman in making the
treaty would not do them Intentional
injury. The President told them that
if they went south they would be pro-
tected ; il they remained north they
mustiprotect themselves.


The interview then ended.
Year: 1873

Only sixty thousand tickets will be sold
and one half OF these are intended for the
European market, thus leaving only S0S
were disposed OF for the I 1hird Concert. The
tickets are divided into ten coupons OF
parts and have on their back the scheme
with a full explanation OF their mode oi
drawing.


At this concert, which will be the grand
est musical display ever witnessed In this
country, tho unpr, cedented sum OF
Year: 1873

A BOYS LOVE FOB HIS MorHKR.--fOf al
the love affairs in the world, none can sur.
pass the true love of q big boy for his moth.
or. It is pure and noble, honorable in the
highest degree to both. I do not mean
merely dutiful affection. mean . love that
makes boy gallant, courteous to his mother,
saying to everybody plainly that he il fairly
in love with her. Next to the love Of her
husband, nothing 80 crowns . woman's life
NTH honor as this second love, this devotion Of
a son to her. And never yet knew aboy to
turn out bad. who began BY falling ip love
with his mother. ANY man may fall in love
with fresh-faced girl, and the man who is
gallant with the girl may cruelty neglect the
worn and weary wife. But the boy who il
lover to his mother in her middle age 10 .
true knight, who will love a wife As much in
the sear-leaved autumn as he did in the
dasied spring time
Year: 1873

WHERE TO GET A W1Fl.-To those who
are bent on matrimony, but have not found
a suitable partner. we offer urgent advice.


Let them pack up all their property and
start Immediately for the mountainous dis
tricts to the extreme east Of Hungary.
They will find that this season Of the year .
fair is held Of manageable young msh and
women. From all quarters long trains Of
chariots wind their way to the plain OF
Kalinosa. They srs laden with household
furniture, and followed by the cattle. Of the
family. In the midst of these goods may be
seen the young lady whom her family has
brought here to seek husband at the fair.
She Is dressed in her best, with brilliant silk
scarf and scarlet pstticoat. These caravans
take up their positions one after tho other on
one side Of the plain, while on the other side
cavalcade Of young men approaches and
deploys along the whole line. The men
young W Wallachians, for tho most part-are
dressed in their best goatskins and make
what show of horsemanship they can. After
both parties have taken up their respective
quarters opposite each other, the fathers step
forward and begin to negotiate marriages for
their children. The questions asked On
these occasions are, We fear, Of q somewhat
sordid character. "How many bullocksp
GLOW much money! "Your dsughtsrs
furniture loooks rather old; that chest Of
drawers does not shut properly. I must hnd
something better than that for my SON."
Such would doubtless be correct report Of
the conversations held in this primitive, if
not poetical, arcadia previous 70 clinching
the matrimonial bargain. The business is,
however, carried out with q promptitude
equal to its frankness. As soon as the par
ents are agreed priest, who is always ready
at hand, is summoned. He chants a.hymn
and gives his benediction, the bride then
kisses her parents, mounts the chariot, and
starts for some unknown village with hus-
band whom she has never seen before, the
furniture and cattle which her parents have
allowed her as marriage portion following
in the rear. Thus every year many unieus
are contracted by this primitive people, and
there is, We must confess, plain honesty and
absence of sham in this style of proceeding.
One is apt to compare it with the deceptions
and arti6ces employed in civilized society by


those who, pretending to love, only seek TO
marry fortunes.-PaN Mall Gazette.
Year: 1873

whose executive ability is almost without
parallel, said that his greatest difficulty was
in finding men of deeds rather than words.
When asked how he maintained his influence
over his superiors in age and experience
when commanderin.chief Of an army in Italy,
he said by reverse, the greatness Of man
i. not measured BY the length Of his speeches
and their number.
Year: 1873

An Act to regulate the service Of process is


suing from the Supreme Court.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the State of South Carroll
ma. now met and sitting in General Assembly,
and by the authority of the same:


Section l. That the Supreme Court of
this State be, and is hereby, empowered to
require the sheriff of each and every county
in this State to whom any order or process
issuing from said court may be directed to
serve and execute the same, and shall have
the same power to enforce such'service and
execution, and to punish default there, as is
now vested in the Circuit Courts in process
issuing therefrom.


Approved February 20, 1873:
Year: 1873

All Transient Advertisements will be charged
ONE DOLLAR per Square for the first and SEVEN
TY-FrvE CENTS per Square for each subsequent
insertion Single insertion, 81 so per square.
Year: 1873

AN ACT to provide for the administration Of


derelict estates
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the State of South Caro-
lima, now met and sitting in General Assem-
bly,, and by the authority Of the same :s


SECTION 1. That whenever it shall come
to the knowledge of any clerk of the Court Of
Common Pleas Of any county in this State
that the estate and effects Of any deceased
person. as to which administration could le-
gally be granted by the judge of probate Of
his county, remain for the period Of six
months entirely or partially unadminstered,
either by reason of no application for letters
of administration, or from ony other cause,
so that there is no legally appointed repre-
sentative of such deceased person, it shall
be the duty of such clerk of the court to
make application to the judge of probate of
the county for letters of administration ofthe
estate, of such deceased person. accompanied
with statement Of the nature, condition and
value of the said estate, SO fur as it may he
known to him and. thereupon, it shall be
the duty of such judge Of probate to insert
notice of such application, ia the usual form,
for forty days, in some public newspaper
published in such county; or, if there be
none such. in some adjoining county. and
also at the door Of the court house and, af-
ter such notice, to grant such clerk Of the
court letters of administration on the estate
of such deceased person. with the will an
nexed, In case there be will; and such
clerk shall give bond, with two suricties, for
the faithful discharge of his duty as such ad-
ministrator in such amount as would be re-
quired of any other administrator.


SECTION 2. That, upon the grant Of such
letters of administration, such clerk shall be
entitled to all the rights. powers and authori-
ties, and shall be subject to the same duties
and obligations and responsibilities in rela-
tion to said estate and the administration
thereof. as are now provided by the law in
case of administrators, and shall be entitled
to five per centum of all money collected by
him and, in addition to the filing an inven-
tory, appraisemeEt and account in the Office
of the Judge of probate, shall also keep an
official record of the same, and all his pro
ceedngs therein, in his own office, which shall
be submitted at each term Of the court to
the circuit Judge; and the said clerk shall
have the right to possession of any Of the
goods and chattels of such deceased person.
and may, by the authority of the judge of
probate, sell and dispose Of the same. and
any sale so made, in pursuance Of such Or
der. shall be good and valid to all intents, rs
if regularly made by any other administrator.
SECTION 3. That whenever, after the
Year: 1873

A SOMEWHAT important movement,
having for its object the abandonment of the
Mosaic Sabbath, and the substitutior,
instead, of the first day of the week, in
accordance with the Christian custom, has
recently been inaugurated in the Jewish
Church OF this country. 1t is urged by the
advocates of the change that it is much
more reasonable to keep pace with modern
ideas, the demands OF business and the
needs Of our civilization, than to nurs-
ing century-old notions ana customs; so
long, that is to say, as the mode of wor-
ship shall remain consistent WITH and con-
tinued to be founded upon, the cardinal
and essential principles of Judaism. The
reformers claim that the demand is steadily
growing stronger upon them. Most of the
principal men of the Church are compelled
to attend to their business on Saturday or
lose their custom the young men are em-
ployed in Christian business houses, and


must remain away from service or lose
their positions, and a chain of circum-


stances seems to be drawing the necessity
of the reform into more decided shape. lt


is further said that congregations are daily


leSsening, members are being drawn away
from their faith by self-neglect and want Of


association, and that something must be
speedily done to bring about change.


Some of the most prominent Hebrews i'll
the country are actively pushing the


movement among their co-religionists, and
fastening the matter to the crisis of alter
alton which, sooner or later, will in all
probability come.
Year: 1873

A VERY DANGEROUS PASS. The
approach on this side of the great free
bridge is very dangerous. The railing is
only constructed some fifty yards moro or
less from where it really should begin, so
the space for that distance on either side is
open. Persons who contemplate visit to
the free state, on dark night especially,
had better 60 down during daylight and
reconnoitre the position; and be particular
to drink nothing but water that night, too.
We expect to get some Grst-class items
from that neighborhood very soon, unless
the railing is extended to where the wall
commences. 1t will be too late to fix it
when some poor inebriated or near-sighted
person falls over and kills himself. If any
one should get hurt there, let it be some
one connected with the bridge, by all
means, as it may teach them lesson.
We do sincerely hope, for the safety of our
citizens, that this will be attended to imme-
dately.
Year: 1873

CHURCH IMPRovEMENT.-The build
ing committee Of the Second Presbyterian
church have made contract for the long
contemplated and long-needed enlargement
of their church edifice. The improvement
is to be made by the addition of two wings,
forming transept, and by extending the
galleries through the new portion OF the
building, thus gaining room for about
four hundred additional sittings.
Year: 1873

TIE WEATHER.-The backbone Of
summer is broken in this vicinity, and al
though the temperature is quite hot about
l o'clock in the day, still there is pretty
generally fresh breeze stirring, and so
the weather on the whole is quite COM
Portable. The nights are always pleasant
and cool now, and one can stand very
easily the remaining days of warm weather.
The weather in the mountains has been
very cool of late, and in consequence of
the great quantity of rain that has fallen
in the last few weeks, the spring-goers
have not, as general thing, had very
pleasant time-at least, so far as the rain
is concerned.


Already very large numbers are leaving
the springs for home. The immense din
ing room at the White Sulphur presents a
bare scene indeed, and elsewhere in the
mountains the good people are also turning
their faces homeward. The trains from
the mountains are crowded every day.
Year: 1873

HUGHES AND RAMsDELL CLUB. =
The new hall of this vigorous and thrifty
political organization not being ready yet
for occupancy, the club will meet to-
morrow night at No. 2O1G Main street,
the old place.
Year: 1873

MARSHALL BAzAINE will probably
have a trial in the theatre or throne-room
at Campeigne, as the Duke PAnmalc
lately paid a visit thither for the purpose
Of selecting place for trial. He after


wards returned to Paris to confer with
the. minister of war on the subject.
Should the unfortunate Bazaine be brought
to face the accusations of treason in either
Of these localities, so redolent Of the past
glories of the empire, he will find in his
surroundings sad contrast to the days
when he stood forth in the same place in
all the pride and pomp Of marshal Of
France by the right hand of the Emperor.
Year: 1873

RUNAWAY ACCIDENT Yesterday a
horse attached to light spring wagon,
in which was seated two gentlemen,
became frightened on Main street,
near Monroe Park, and ran off at
frightful speed. One of the gentlemen
was thrown out, but sustained no Sc
iions injury, being only Slightly bruised
and stunned. One of the wheels of the
wagon ran off and came very near striking
baby carriage. which contained little
one, as it passed between the servant that
was pushing the carriage and the handle.
Year: 1873

THE SECOND MARKLT.--We wish the
president Of the board of health, or some
one Of its members, could have seen the
filthy condition of the northwestern col her
of Sixth and Broad streets yesterday after
noon. 1t was certainly in a condition that
should be disgrace to any city, and if
filth such as watermelon and cantaloupe
rinds, shucks, &C., breed disease, surely
the above spot was nest for it on the
occasion referred to. If the clerk of the
market hasn't sufficient force to clean it
up, and can't afford to hire it, we move
that The council have called meeting, and
make an appropriation for this specific
purpoSe,
Year: 1873

The Lako-Front Repeal bill haB passed tho
House. 1t goes now to the Senate, where ita
further progress will be rosistod by powerful
combination Of railroad mon and of porsonB
within and without tho Legislature concerned
In the corruption which attended tho original
grant,
Year: 1873

TWO UNFURNIsHED ROOMS, CONNECTED, WITH
l. without board, as may be most desirable, are
wanted by gentleman and wife from about the LIST Octo-
ber; must be with quiet American family; west side
and between Twenty fifth and Forcth streets Address
stating price both with and without board, NEW ENG
LAND box LIS Herald Uptown Branch office,
Year: 1873




The New York Erening Post, which
gave Grart an earnest and able support in
the late Presidential election, says:


''Gen. Grant is not quick-witted man,
but it is marvellous that even he did not see
how great chance for achieving an almost
unboundea popularity Congress gave him
in raising his and their own salaries. 1t
was simply his duty to refuse to sign bill
that contained provision so disgraceful
and so dishonest as that which gave lgrat-
uity of 5000 out of the United States
treasury to the members of Congress Just
going out of existence Had be refused his
sanction to it, and given notice that he
should call the new Congress together to
pass new appropriation bill, be would
have done himself infinite credit. He took
the other course-we are sincerely sorry to
say-to his great discredit."


Grant thinks of nothing, cares for moth
ing but to pocket money and enjoy himself.
Year: 1873

During the German Emperor's presence
in st. Petersburg it is proposed to perform
a monster tattoo, similar TO that executed
at Berlin at the three Emperor's fete. Fif-
teen hundred military bandsmen are to
take part in the performance.
Year: 1873

takes place in all the school districts of the State
on Saturday afternoon, the 9TH of April, 1t is
hoped that more money will be voted and better
schools provided during the coming year. The
first duty ofa parent after providing for his fam
lily is to see that the children are educated; and
as well educated as the means will permit.
Year: 1873

A bill establishing the freedom of the press of
Pennsylvania is to come before the Legislature
this week. 1t provides that in prosecution for Ia
bel the truth may be given in evidence and the
facts explained. 1t also throws the burden of
proof as to malicious intent on the complaint
Year: 1873

TIE COUNTY CANVASS. The Board of Super
visors met yesterday as Board of Canvas
sers and commenced the duty of canyassing
the votes cast in the recent election in this
county. Several protests were received, and
delegation from Tammany Hall was ad-
mitted to watch the count and prevent cheat
ing. There is an old proverb which advises
US to set a thief to catch thief. The First
Assembly district only was canvassed yester-
day. AS there are some close districts it is
not improbable that few changes may take
place in the list Of successful candidates.
Year: 1873

A New MARES NEST IN PARs.-A new
conspiracy has been discovered in Paris-this
time to place the Count de Paris on the
throne. No doubt, the best portion of the
monarchical party would rather have the Count
do Paris, sensible man belonging to the
present century, rs king than the Count de
Chambord, and, no doubt, the hope of many,
in agreeing to the Count de Chambord.
was that he would speedily abdicate in favor
Of the Orleans branch of the family. But the
Orleans princes have never lent themselves to
plots. That is their best Recommendation to
tho confidence of France, and they will prob
ably be the first to recognize the fact that for
tho present the Republic is not dead, or pre-
pared 70 dia
Year: 1873

OuR Washington dispatches tell us what
Mr.. Fish said to Spain about the pretended
right to search and seize American vessels in
1869 and 1870. But what does he say to them
in 1873, when they have dragged four or five
victims from the protection of the American
flag and assassinated them without trial? He
spoke brave words to them then. He should
speak to them now with an iron throat before
the rest of the victims of the virginius are
slaughtered, and in language that they would
understand
Year: 1873

WHAT has become OF the Commissioners Of
Accounts? They found the affairs of the
Finance Department in most deplorable
condition, according to their partial report
but we have heard nothing of them since.
They were to let US know the real amount of
our floating debt, but the information has not
yet been furnished. Has Comptroller Green
locked them up in the tin box where he keeps
the sinking fund securities, or has Mayor
Haye1eyer put them in bis pocksts
Year: 1873

CATCHING IT IN LoNDoS.-while our own
troubles appear to be gradually clearing away
the Londoners seem to be on the eve of the
enjoyment of panic. large mercantile
failure is reported, and the high rate Of money
must speedily bring things to focus. Busi.
ness in England is not however conducted
on buchu principles so much as in the United
States, and hence we do not apprehend very
great troubles across the water.
Year: 1873

THE AssExAToS OF portion of Westchester
county to the metropolis will require the
opening Of new streets, new sewers and other
necessary works in the enlargement of great
city. Why cannot our present municipal
authorities gain for themselves the gratitude
Of worldngmen by making arrangements at
the earliest opportunity for the employment Of
strong force Tor such imDrovemenS2
Year: 1873

The BROOKLYN BRIDGE PROSPECTS. The
Brooklyn Bridge has, thus far, had road to
travel very much like that which leads to Jor-
dan. Its main trouble has, doubtless, been
that it has had two corporations to feed with
construction plunder-New York and Brook
lyn. There have been holes in both sides of
its treasury box. At the directors meeting
yesterday, it was shown that over four
millions one hundred and ninety thou
sand dollars have been received, and all
but about one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars expended. There does not appear
to be four millions to show for the work, and
now We arc told that the total cost is to be
twelve millions, or seven millions more than
the original estimate. No wonder some one
suggested at the meeting that it was possible
the twelve millions would soon be found to
require eight more ON the top of it. At this
rate, between New York and Brooklyn rings
the bridge, although very desirable work, will
be very costly one.