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Year: 1875

ness. BE stood responsible. Af
ter accepting tlIst olflee. and after
giving bis pledge by an oath to
the people of the United States to
faithfully demean himself in office,
1T was his duty to carry that order
out or resign his position. Iwould
to God we had more of the sterner
stuff that formerly animated the
bosoms of Federal office holders in
this country. Why not leave an
Office when mali is unable to hold
it with hours?


If am yon lordiing's slave,


BY Natures law designed,


ny was an independent wish


Fer planted on nay mindI


Sir, is it to continue In this
country that because q man holds
an oti1cH at the hands of another he
is to become his slave? What
have we gained by the abolition of
slavery in this country of the black
man if the white man is substitu-
ted for him in chains of slavery.
the slavery of office? My God, if
men could think of it for moment,
they had better live as private citi-
zens in honor, in honesty and with
fair name than to have all the
gold and the shining, glittering,
corrupt honors of office"


The above is sworn to by James
Holland, the stenographer.
Year: 1875

the odium which would attach to
their names and persons in case
they should impart the secret to the
police or to the Sheriff. Then again
it is said, were any one to ''give
away" the old man he would only
do so at the risk of his own life, for
it is no unusual thing to hear ex-
pressions among the lower class of
politicians and loafers around the
city to the effect that if they ever
heard of any man who was the
means of q recapture being made,
they would show their loyalty to
their former patron by taking the
life of his betrayer, and thus prove
their gratitude and affection for the
man on whom they fattened when
he was in power and prosperity.
Year: 1875

Three years passed away after
the game for life or death, and one
pleasant evening, toward the sun
.set-hour, a hOrseman was riding
slowly along a highway, traversing
a fertile valley of a South western
State.


Three years had added more
dignity to the face, and perhaps
saddened it; but otherwise no
change had ever come over Capoul
Monteiths fine features.


Upon his right hand, setting
hack from the road, was a pretty
little farmhouse, surrounded by
fertile fields, and the sight promis-
ing well for a nights lodging for
''man and beast" Capoul turned in
ut the white gateway, and rode up
to the front door, and dismounted.


The owner of the mansion de
scended the steps to greet him, and
Capoul Monteith stood face to face
scith Garnet Weston.


my Godl has the grave given
up its deadw cried Capoul in dis
may.


mo, old fellow, you find me flesh
and blood ready and willing to
give you q hearty welcome to this
my home, left me by an old bache-
lor uncle, few months since. But
come in; i will tell You ALL"


The surprised, delighted Capoul
willingly accepted, and around a
well spread tea table that evening
he head now Garnet had been car
ried forth to be most bunglingly
executed;but squadron of Juarez's
cavalry had appeared and frighted
off his executioners, ere the first
platoon had retired, and that a
watchful ranchero had seized him
and borne him to his ranch where
through months of suffering, he
recovered, and was able to depart
from the house of his good friend.


But it was long ere he could gain
strength enough to reach Galveston
Texas, and there he met an old I'M
Gle, who had carried him to his
comfortable home with him.


The kind old bachelor was one
day thrown from his horse, and
night and day Garnet had watched
by his bedside until death relieved
him of his sutIerings, and the young
man found that his uncle had left
him all his wealth.


"But, old fellow, why did you not
write to let me know, for you know
not how 1 have mourned for your
asked Capoul.


81 did write to my law partner in
New York, and he said you had
moved away, none knew whittier" :"


"True; poor Mabel failed in
health, and carried her to Europe,
but we soon returned and to effect
a change in scene and air / pur-
chased fine farm, about two days
journey from here, and there We
now live. Mabel is contented if
not happy"


"She married."


"She married? Fiddlesticks! !!
No, she never had any idea Of mar
rying any man excepting yourself
and you went off TO Mexico and
nearly broke her heart"


"God, / thank Thee, cried Gar
net and he buried his face in his
hands and wept like child.





Three months passed, and the
bachelor home of Garnet Weston
had mistress to preside over it
a Gueenly looking woman of TWEEN
ty-two, perhaps, with dreamy, sad
eyes, and face of wondrous beau
ty. That woman was once the
heiress and belle Of New York
Mabel Monteith-who had, after
long years, married her first and
only love, through that game of life
and death, in the gulf'washed land
OF Mexico.


IT is stated that about seven
thousand acres are cleared OF tim
Der each week day in the United
Mates
Year: 1875

found that the road had not been begun that the
company had not been Incorporated There is nothing
in the record indicating that either will occur IL
found that the plaintiff had perfect title when
the trust deed WIS executed The grantees therefore,
took their title from him. IL n corOary that
the other grantOrs had nothing 10 convey Their JOIN
ing in the deed so far the title was concerned was
matter OF form and Of substance. without incor
poration the railroad company could not share IN the
the lots were TO be sold and the proceeds were to be
distributed; hence there could be sale and the trus
pOwcrless TO do anything but remain passive
and hold the title The object OF the conveyance had
wholly failed. and the trust impossible 20 be per
formed. The trust thus became barren. one more
dry and naked could not Il was the plain duty
OF the trustees Ia reconvey To their grantor He was
the sole cestui que trust and had the exclusive bene
ncal right to the property court Of equity, II ap
piled TO- could not have hesitatcd to compel recon
vcyance Under these circumstances such re
conveyance will he presumed in equity, and at
law we'll The be clearly
such that court ofequity If called upon would decree


recOnveyance The present is within these cate
gores The trustees being bound rcconvcy II is to
be presumed they discharged that duty rather than that
they violated IT by continuing to hold to the title
The trust was executory when its execution became
impossible. common honesty their duty, and the law
required that they should at once give back 10 the
donor the legal title which he had given to them.


The conclusion law that the title was still in the
trustees was. therefore, manifest error the con
trary, il should have been presumed that Martin and
Edwards had recOnveycd, and that the title had thus
become rcinvesod in the plaintiff and the Court should
have adudged accordingly


The judgment is, therefore, reversed and the case
will be remanded TO the Circuit Court with directions
to proceed in conformity with this opinion.
Year: 1875

II is stated that great abuses have existed relative to
openings and improvements in charges under the
head of surveyors fees This the elastic item in
tho bill of expenses made include all modes Of get
ting money out Of the city treasury In proceeding
with the improvements in the Twenty-thrd and
Twenty fourth wards the present Board proposes to
form this abuse altogether. Park Commissioner Mar
tin is at work upon the details of plan by which all
the maps and surveys that necessary in the open
ing any street and the laying OF an assessment for
the improvement of any street will be supplied by the
Department Parks and the distributed upon the
different works in progress 1t is understood that all
extravaganza in surveyors fees will be thus wholly
avoided and the amount charged upon the property
owners will be but small fraction of fees that the law
allows under its strctest construction The work will
also be done with much greater efficiency and cxpedi-
ton The Park Commissioners have just appointed
Mr.. Edgar S. Van Wnklc engineer and surveyor Of
street improvements and are engaged in perfect
ing the details OF his Office This gentleman has had
large experience an engineer, and is perfectly
familiar with the public works OF the city.


The following additional appointments have been
announced from this sdepartment:-Charcs NJ Harris
assistant engineer; Ed. A. Miller rodman; William A.
JeIres, Peter Kelly and John Arnold, axcmen.
Year: 1875

Deputy Coroner Marsh yesterday held post mortem
examination of the remains Of Joseph sugcr Of No IS
Frankfort street the who to his death tho
9Th by being beaten with cartrung in the hands
of Gatlng. The following is the result Of the postmor
tenn


Found lacerated wound OF the scalp over the left
pareta bone two inches in length; large quantity Of
blood was exravasaed beneath the scalp on the entire
left side Of the head there depressed fracture Of
the left paricta bone Removing the upper section OF
tho skull large cot Of blood found comprcssing
the left hemisphere Of the BRAIN ssurc Of the skull
was found extending through the left temporal bone
and also across the left orbita plate.


In my opinion death was due to compression Of the
BRAN from cxravasaon Of blood following fracture OF
the skull tho result Of violence.
Year: 1875

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSASSIN by THE


POLICE AUTHORITIES.


Superintendent walling has promulgated the follow
ing description of the Moo murderer to many OF tho
police officials of other cities in the United States and
Canadas The description IL based upon the evidence
OF the persons who the burglar entering the
finished building just prior to the MURDER


"A aged "a TO 80 years light complexion, light
hair cut short clean shaved except small dark side
whiskers OF about three weeks growth; may have
shaven; five feet five TO six inches in height; stout
1cshy build and full, fiat face wore light gray mohar
coat; supposed To be OF Irish parentage


''Notify Superintendent Wallngn
Year: 1875

THE WEEKLY REPORT OF THE COMPTROLLER ON
THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE FINANCE DEPART
MENT.


The following abstract OF the transactions OF tho
Finance Department for the fiscal week.


pEpOsIrs IN TILE TREASURY
Year: 1875

Not a heartbstone shall yOu find on
which some shadoW has not fallen, or /
about to fall. Further than this, You
will probably find that there are few
households which do not cherish some
sorrow not known to the world who
have not some trial which is their pecu-
liar messenger, and which they do not
talk about, except among themselves
some hope that has been blasts d some
expectation dashed down some wrong,
real or supposed, which some member
of the household has suffered tremb-
ling anxieties lest that other member
will not succeed trials from the pecu-
liar temperament of somebody in the
house, or some environment that
touches it sharply from without some
thorn in the flesh some physical disa-
bility thai cripples Cur energies when
we want TO use them the most some
spot in the house where death has left
his track, or painful listenings to hear
his stealthy footsteps coming on.-Dr.
Sears,
Year: 1875

Sheep are undervalued by the mass
land-hoIders as a means OF keeping up
the fertility of the soil and putting
money into the pockets OF farmers.
The moment one begins to talk OF
sheep husbandry, the listener or reader
begins to look for wool Quotations, as
if wool was all that yields profit from
sheep. One might as well look for
wheat quotations alone when there Is
talk about the profit of forming.


Sheep on a farm yield both wool and
mutton. They multiply with great
rapidity. They are the best of farm
scavengers, " cleaning field" ss no
other class of animals will. They give
back to the farm more IN proportion to
what they take from it than any other
animal, and distribute it better with =
view to the future fertility of the soil.
Prove this? There is no need OF proof
to those who have kept sheep, and
know their habits and the profits they
yield. TO prove it to those who have
not the experience, It is necessary they
shOuld try the experiment or accept the
testimony of an experienced shepherd:


But the live stock of q farm should
not, necessarily, be sheep, exclusively.
Cattle, horses, swine, have their re-
spective places in the farm economy.
How many of each to keep is ques-
tion that locality, character Of markets,
adaptation of soil, predisposition, taste
and skill of the hUsbandman must de-
eide. But one thing ought not TO be
forgotten, that the more stock man
keeps on his farm the more grass and
it ought to, and, if properly managed,
II will grow. The rates of increase
will correspond with the business tact,
technical and practical knowltd dge, end
skill OF the husbandman,-Ne5O York
World.
Year: 1875

MIR. HALE, of New York, who has not
been able to attend the sittings of the
mouse for the past four weeks on
account of illness, has written Mr..
Crittenden, of Missouri, expressing his
regret that his illness had prevented
nm from taking any part in correcting
the injustice which was done to Brown,
OF Kentucky, in the resolution of CEN
sure moved by himself and adopted by
the house in the earlier part of the ses-
sion. He repeats his conviction that so
far as the resolution imputed to Brown
any intention of prevarication or double
dealing in his response to the speaker.
himself and a majority of the house
had been misled, and had done inius-
tice to Brown. He adds GA careful
examination of the record since. ouali-
flying it by my own distinct recollection.
satisfies me that I did wrong to Brown
In imputing this intent to him. and that
there was nothing in his response to the
speaker inconsistent with good faith or
integrity of an upright and honorable
man. shall never hesitate to express
freely the conviction that I have above
expressed to you, and if anything CON
tained in this lettor within your iudg-
ment be of service to MIR. Brown. I beg
you to consider the letter entirely at
your service, for any use whatever that
you or other friends of Mr.. Brown may
think proper to make of it."
Year: 1875

When a girl crops her front hair
and pulls it down over her forehead like
a Mexican Mustang, and then ties a
piece of red velvet round her neck, who
can wonder at the number of pale-facad
yOung men that throw away their am
bition and pass sleepless nights in try
ing to raise down on their upper lips ?
Year: 1875

The Chicago Tribune would not be
surprised if the first test case on the
constltutionality of the civil rights bill
should come from the north, assigning
as it's reason that while the number of
people in the north who now deny any
of the political rights of the negro is
very small; the number of those who
entertain social prejudices is still very
large. The practice of excluding ne
groes from the public dining-rooms of
frst-class hotels and the choice seats in
frst-class theatres and operas is as gen
eral in the north as in the south, and q
test case is as likely to 60 to the supreme
court on one of those points from
Chicago, Boston or New York, as il is
from New Orleans, Louisville or Rich
mond.
Year: 1875

A CONVENTION of citizens of upper
Michigan, is called to meet at Ishpen-
ming, with a view to petitioning the
legislature and congress to allow the
upper peninsula to lapse into territory
entitled Superior.
Year: 1875

The Pennsylvania Legislature hes
almost unanimously passed law, i'm
posing fine OF $1O,O and fifteen
years Imprisonment on each and every
person who shalt continue to conceal
Charlie Ross. This is not &c post facto,
as further concealment aud not that of
the past, is punishable under it. A
special clause is added which will ope-
rate to free the original kidnappers or
present holders of the child, if they re-
store him within thirty days from the
passage of the act.
Year: 1875

CASCADE AND MINERAL SPRING


The road from the house to Old Orchard is most
beautiful one shaded nearly the whole distance by
large trees. The house is nearly and fitted up
last season for few country boarders. Good stables
A team will be in readiness for Old Orchard Beach
at all times. Address MRS. G. M. BANKS, Saoo or
sc" Press Office my26dtf
Year: 1875

The gentlemen who have been selected to
constitute the County Convention, which
meets on Tuesday, have been entrusted with
a responsible duty. The names of many of
the delegates lead one to believe that they
will not be unmindful OF the somewhat pecu-
cular nature Of the duties devolviEg upon
them, for more than ever before party success
depends upon the character Of the candidates
which the convention of Tuesday presents TO
the Republicans of the county. There have
been times when the issues involved over
shadowed the names of the men represent
ing the same on the ticket. But now that
the times are less critical and the issues are
less prominent, Republican voters especially
are giving more attention to the men who
are presented to them as candidates. 1t Is
not necessary to impress this fact upon the
gentlemen of the convention, tor the result
in Massachusetts, last fall arising from unpop.
ular and unfit candidates are too fresh to
need repetition. The pertinent question is
not whether or not A has greater claims up
on the party than B, but rather is A better
qualified for the position his friends covet for
him than is B. Will A command more votes
in his section than B? Is his reputation
above reproach? Is he honest and effleient2


Experience cannot always be test of fit
ness, particularly in the selection of candi-
dates for the Legislature; but it is fair to
suppose that man who is prominent in his
locality and has displayed discretion in the
management of his own affairs, who is not
loaded with over-weights of any kind, and is
not lght-weight-will make a candidate
who will be generally acceptable to the party.
We know that we speak for the Republicans
of the county when we ask the convention
for ticket made up of good and efficient
men-of men to whom these same voters
would entrust their own affairs. They want
the best men who can be induced to accept
the nominations, it matters not whether they
have served in the past or haye not. We
ton are in entire harmony with those they
represent in the matter, and will not let per.
sonal preferences or secondary considerations
determine their action. The first considera-
tion, the only, the paramount one, is first
class ticket.


1t often happens that public sentiment
turns in favor of man who is not what is
called candidate. and first impulse is to de.
cline nomination. Let us hope that if such
should chance to be the case the present
time, that such men will remember that the
public has claims upon the service of every
ma1, and that the patriotic citizen is under
obligations to comply with the will of his
fellow citizens when called to perform public
duties.


Gentlemen of the convention, give us
first class ticket.
Year: 1875

A LONDON letter writer thinks the Lord
Mayor very stupid because at his dinner to
the officers of the Mansion House the otha
day he got up and left when the eating was
over and the speeches were about to begin.
The circumstance may be more charitably
construed as as indication Of good taste ON
the part of the municipal dignitary. He


had been there before" and knew that the


dinners were very good and the speeches very
Year: 1875

THE Republicans of Gorham did a mos.
excellent thing Saturday when they nomin-
ted Hon. Frederic Robie for Representative
to the Legislature. Col. Robie has had four
or five years of legislative experience, both in
the Senate and House, has been Speaker OF
the House and taken prominent part in
shaping legislation. Of his election there
can be no doubt, and his name will help the
Republican ticket in that town. Prominent
men of good record always help ticket.
Year: 1875

FROM defense of Mr.. Pendleton, recently
published, we learn that he Is as earnest for
the payment of the government debt,
and hard money now as he was In 1883
a for the preservation of the Union. We are
inclined to believe it.
Year: 1875

An earnest desire to justify your generous conf
dence, and a strong regard for the honor and rel-
fare of our State inspire me aoith the firm resolUe TO
spare no effort and to consider no other consequences
in the endearor to faithfully discharge the duties4hat
acilt be incumbent on me II your choice shall prove
to be the choice of the people also. pledge you and
thousands for 1ho you act IN that erent an honest
purpose and fred determination to make the pn6tic
good my single aim and constant care.


Gen. Connor's Acceptance.
Year: 1875

for the purpose of nominating candidates for four
Senators, Clerk of the Courts, Judge of Probate,
Register of Probate, County Treasurer, one County
Commissioner.


Also to choose County Committee, and to act
before the Convention.


The basis of representation will be follows Each
City and Town will be entitled to Delegate and
one additional Delegate tor every 60 votes cast of
Nelson Dngley for Governor in 1874. fraction OF SO
votes additional to the full number will entite the
City or Town to an additional Delegate. This basis
will give the following delegates and apportonment.
Year: 1875

We do not read anonymous letters and cemmuni-
cations. The name and address of the writer in
all Indispensable not necessarily for publication
but as a guaranty Of good faith.


We cannot undertake to return or reserve commu-
nicatiOns that are not used.
Year: 1875




No healthier sign has been given
yet In Texas, than the evident dis
position among the delegates to the
Convention to retrench in every
possible way, the expenditure of the
money of the people. We say it is
a healthy sign; so it is; but, as yet,
their steps in this direction are ne
cessarily Of doubtful character.
Not doubtful as to the disposition
to reduce, but only as to the proper
way to set about the task.


The most the Convention can do
in this way, is to so arrange the
constitution as to make il possible
for future Legislative action to
evolve the great principle of rigid
system of State economy. All is
not economy that is called by that
name any more than "all is gold
that glitters." But the way the
question crops out in the Conven.
tion leads us to hope that the true
mean between costly parsimony and
wasteful extravaganza will finally
be reached, and we will have State
government inside of our income,
and equal to the task of protecting
every citizen, and fostering every
legitimate enterprise, which has for
its object the good Of the people, or
the advancement Of the State.


While the ideas of the people
upon economy in State expenditures
are yet crude, we have every indi-
cation that they will have chance
to brush them up before long.
Year: 1875

No more refreshing spectacle can
be imagined than the sight of a
homeSard-bound city maiden who
has sought health and strength in
free contact with the country air
and sunshine, sitting pensively in the
bow Of a Hudson river steamboat,
peeling the skin off her nose.--
Brooklyn Argns.
Year: 1875

The Houston Telegraph speaking
of our enlargement says the follow
ing kind thing of us:


Tbs Waco Daily Examiner comes TO us
greatly enlarged and beautifed. An In
creasing prosperity has led to this step and
We congratulate our neighbor thereon.