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Year: 1870




1t is conceded by the principal ship
builders of this and other countries, that
the age of wooden ships is passing away.
and that hereafter iron will be used almest
exclusively in the construction of steamers
and sailing vessels, particularly those en-
ployed in ocean transit AT the present
time, owing to various causes, iron ship
building is confined to the Clyde, Tyne
and Mersey, England, and the business is
now exceedingly active at those places,
thousands. of workmen being fully employ
ed in constructing vessels Tor all parts of
the world. The reports that reach us of
the activity of several branches of the iron
business in England, caused by the heavy
demand for plates angle-iron, &C., on the
part of ship builders, should lead us to do
all in our power to develop that branch of
business within our own territory. There Is
no part of the world that promises better IA
cilities for the construction of vessels of all
kinds, iron, wooden and composite, than
the vast stretch of coast lying between Nor
folk, Va, and Maine Timber in vast
quantities, and of the best qualities, is
found here, while good iron can be made
ad libit,un. American sbipbuilders, we pre-
sumo, without an exception will admit that
our iron is vastly superior to English iron
for their purposes, while the far-seeing
among them agree that n reduction of the
duty on iron will by no means result to
their advantage A policy that will cripple
or close the world upon which they must
rely for their materials, can only result to
their disadvantage. Nevertheless it seems
absolutely necessary that the Government
should come at once to the aid OF our ship
builders, in order that the business may





1t would appear that the necessary aid
need be extended for few years only.
While various opinions exist as to the best
means for aiding this important interest,
perhaps the least objectionable and most
efficient would be A bounty or drawback,
based upon tonnage, in the case - all ves-
sells built here If american material
Year: 1870




A young lady by the name of Williams,
employed in the hoop skirt factory of ID.
H. Tanning met with an accident on Fri
day, by which she lost her front hair. and
was injured about the head. She was down
upon the floor, engaged in cleaning up
around a revolving shaft, which runs under
a table or bench, and a few hairs on the
front of her head got entangled and wound
up with the shaft, without her knowledge,
until SO much of it had caught that she
could not free herself. Her cries brought
the other girls of the room to her aid, and
while some of them were engaged in try
ing to throw of the belt that turned the
shaft, one. with quick thought as to what
must be done, seized q knife and cut off
the hair before it had torn the poor girls
scalp of though it had raised it up in an
ugly manner, and drawn her head 80 near
that set-screw struck her on the face at
each revolution and cut o bad cash. She
was taken to her home on Southbridee
street and medical aid procured.
Year: 1870

gwen At the conclusion OF the examination OF the
witnesses, the Judge announced to the prisoner
that he was at liberty 90 refuse To aS answer
Drake then said: " In behalf OF tho prisoner.
we do refuse to answer all questions put TO U.S. ON the
ground that we are not a condition so to dove are


sanen Counsel stated that his clients condition
was such that he did not feel warranted in assuming
further responsibility until the arrival OF relatives
During the hearing Buom seemed entirely unconscious
OF what was going on. Since his incarceration he has
been more under the influence OF morphine but
Yesterday was free from any drug.


Dr Reins OF the Worcester Mass Asylum states that
Bufom was there two years and half because Of Intern
perance His record ID credtable but his wife was
Obliged him In consequence OF his conduct, and
took with her their three children. Bufom has been
fully committed to await the action OF the Grand Jury
Year: 1870

HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING CURES so QUICK, so
RAPID ARE THE CHANGES THE BODY UNDERGoES, UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF THIS TRULY WONDERFUL MEDI
CINE, THAT
Every Eay an Increase in Flesh and Weight is Seen


and Felt,
Year: 1870

Stocks were firm at the opening of the In
change to day at the closing prices OF yesterday
but as progressed there was more disposition 10
sell and prices weaker The market has Tor sew
eral DAYS had the benefit OF the buying OF the shors
and the temporary support of the bulls and under these
raying influences has advanced on two OF three OF the
leading stocks; but these props are not permanent
enough 10 give the market real strength. 1t has been
rcported that some OF the leading SPECTATORS whose
interests mainly In other stocks have been the geS
BUYERS Of NewYOrk Central with the intent OF carrying
the Idea that the Vanderbilt party were IN the heu
again, and thus IN strengthening leading STOCK 10
exercise favorable influence the shares which are
held so largely cques There may be some truth III
these rumors as the movement IL not lacking In shrewd
ness II is alleged, too, that the gentlemen VINO
have hitherto successfully followed the Com
modore in Central largely interested in the
Western Union movement, and that the recent dechhe
I'm New York Central partly owing 10 thelr sales III
order to give additional strength to the Telegraph stock


AT all events the only stocks which have displayed mueh
strength in the recent rally were New-iork Central
Reading Lake Shore and Western Union. The advance
in Reading was partly due to large short interest ana
Western UniOn II is well known, Is indebted 10 cIlqe
support for its strength and activity The stocks which,
according precedent should have advanced upon he
declaration of dividends being the NorhWesterns and
ST Pauls have actually declined from Ia per cent
since dividends were declared. IT, "a some people ap-
pear to think There is prevalent confidence III the
market values Of railway stocks and If we have
exaggerated the business at the STOCK EXchahRe'
IL il very strange that the response to liberal
dividends should he decline In the stocks The truth Is
that species dry rot" is going in many of our
railways the effect s injurious to some OF the besj
lines within few months we have had decline In the
Boston market oehe Hartford and Erie from 20 down to
o. with development Of mismanagement and reckless
speculation nearly equal TO the great swinde in the La
Crosse road, in 1873 We have fall, also, in the san
dusy Cleveland from 81 down TO II, and in the In
diana polls and Cincinnati from 25 down To G; while
Union Pacific after touching 49, and attracting consider
able attention here by active blowing, dropped, with
feeble legs down l6, at which point il still tOteTs
Two Of these are old roads, and one-the Indianapolis
aud Cincinnati-buta few years since selling above
par and paying dividends. These example striking
and fail to impress people with some idea of the
extent To which railway imitation has recently been
carried


In the afternoon the market duh and but fcebly
sustained. Western Union sold down to 45., and the
Northwestern stocks quite heavy. Newfork Cen
tral was dull at 9, Investment shares were dull and
Express stocks neglected. The following table shows
the highest and lowest prices the stocks therein men
toned:
Year: 1870

Tic Woney market Is without essential feature, call
loans being readily negotiable at and per cent Gov
ernment bond and stock collateral the general rate
being G. There but little currency being sent away tie
remttances To the pork sections being still held in check
by the continued warmth of the weather, though
small amounts are being shipped 10 New There
Is nothing new TO note In discounts, prime acceptances
moving on the baSs OF the following ratea;
Year: 1870

PORT ROYAL RAILROAD COMPANY.
Five-sixths Of the road are already graded.
CroSs-tes for the same are all delivered upon the
line.


Nearly one-third of the track is laid with rails.
Over half the Dock and Bridge work is completed
THOUSAND MEN vigorously pushing the
work TO completion, and the whole line will be fin
ished and ready for business by May next.
The Company. being determined to push the work
as rapidly as possible, offer the remainder of the
LOAN at s. and accrued interest in currency.
We regard this enterprise of the very best in
the South, and confidently recommend the bonds to
our correspondents and customers.


liberal commission allowed agents, and those
who buy 10 sell again.
Year: 1870

From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.l


1t is reported that at the closing hop
Of the West Point cadets last evening
the colored "pleb." did not put in an
appearance. Can it be that more tyr
amy has been exercised at that aristo-
cratic institution Was this son Of poor
hut African parents purposely excluded
from the scene of festivities? Did the
great American doctrine Of social equal
ity suffer another stab in the hack last
night2 Are we to understand that the
nsilapsl brunette has no ballroom rights
that white men are hound TO respect
Were such men as President GRAM, Su-
perintendent Pitcher, Generals Porter,
Emory and Parker, Senator Ames, et aL,
silent spectators Of this arbitrary exolu-
elusioni Did it not OCCUR to
President Grant aud the rest Of
them, surrounded as they were by their
wives and daughters, that this would
have been o glorious opportunity 10 for
mally introduce the shady element Of
our civilization and stamp it with the
approval Of authority2 What more
magnificent spectacle could the world
have witnessed than the hero Of Apo
mattox presenting 20 that brilliant as
sembly an embryo Toussaint in a gray
cut away coat and brass buttons, and
soliciting, for his partner in the dance,
one Of tie lovely daughters OF Secretary
Fish or the charming bride Of the blonde
Senator from Mississippi Assuredly
such an act would have given color to
the belief that We all cheerfully accept
the great social revolution which war has
entailed, asd are prepared TO confirm It
BY our acts. IL was a cruel thing
shutting out this poor pleb, from the
gay throng Of pleasure vorshippers-a
very cruel thing. Brethren, LET Us weep.
Year: 1870

will come the hour OF great resolves.
Who will take them2 Doubtless the
natural representatives of the country,
the assembled Chambers, who will find
in their patriotism the solution of the
immense problem Of re-establishing
peace on the least sad conditions for the
pride and interest of France that can be
obtained.


The fate of the Empire is sealed. Our
first defeats we're the signal of its fall.
Napoleon Ill is no longer more than a
phantom, and his dynasty dies with him
What will succeed him is the secret of
the future Nor is it our part to predict
at glance what changes these great
events will bring to the political, moral
and material condition of Europe One
prominent fact, however, seems to us to
be fixed: it is that this atrocious
butchery, this frightful spectacle given
to trembling world this accursed holo-
caust will put an end to war. Prussia
takes up the scepter of military great
ness fallen from the hands of France, but
it is broken scepter. No longer the
emblem of aught but dead flower; of
glory, indeed, but glory that does not
shine on the future. No longer is it
arms that shall give supremacy to ma
tions, and Germany, united by the VIC
tory of Prussia, will hereafter be neither
greater nor more powerful than yester-
day if her aggrandizement is not the sig
nal for liberal progress of humanity.
Her flag will not be more glorious if it is
only to continue to shelter etfete institu-
tions.


The struggle, henceforth, is no longer
between the material forces of the ma
tons; it is in their moral development,
their civilization, and their liberties
Thus France, even mutilated, if it must
be so, will still remain, we hope, the
great leading and glorious nation. The
day when, by the fated march of events
"a day, doubtless, not far distant), the
destiny Of the people will no longer be
left to the chances of battle; the day
when less barbarous justice will settle
the disputes among men; the day when
armies cease to consume the brightest
resources and energies of the nations,
to put at risk the equilibrium of public
forces, the genius of France will recover
in moral power what she has lost in ma
terial power. Countries will no longer
be measured by the extent of their terri
tory and the number Of their people,
but by the worth of the progress they
have achieved and the liberties they have
conquered. On that day France, cured
of her wounds, will again, in spite of the
cruel way in which she is torn, take the
place of honor which belongs to her, in
the front rank among civilized nations.
Year: 1870

The New SUGAR REFINERY new
sugar refinery, of which we gave an extend
ed notice few days ago, will, from present
indications, prove complete success. The
getic men at the head OF it arc confident of
an early commencement OF operations.
Year: 1870

Messrs. WATKINS & BROTHER have on hand a
large lot of seasoned oak and forest pine-said to
be the best ever seen In the city-at greatly re-
duced prices. South side Of the basin between
Tenth and Eleventh streets.
Year: 1870

The fight on the hi gh-road appears to
have been Il regular massacre, hundreds and
hundreds Of men falling either dead or NOR
tally wounded on either side. After three
hours uninterrupted fighting the French
were forced to beat second retreat, which
was accomplished in the greatest disorder.
They, however, made short stand at For
bach, and did their utmost to hold it itagainst
the advancing enemy but valor was of no
avail, for although every inch of ground
was obstinately contested, there was no dis
gusing the fact that the Prussians advanced
Slowly though surely.
Year: 1870

The Clerical Breach of Promise Cnse-A Ver-
diet of Guilty Rendered-A Public Rebui5e
Administered.


The testimony having all been presented in
the Clark-Hawkes breach of promise case at
Pittsburg, the presbytery yesterday held a pri-
Vate consultation upon the verdict to be rem
dered.


The following preamble and resolution were
first submitted, but were rejected


Whereas, 1t appears from explicit and satisfactory
testimony that between Rev. ]. B. Clark, ID. d. and
Miss Lille Hawkes. there was, after long continued
and earnest correspondence, a mutual promise of
redeem his promise though no fault on her part is
alleged as the ground for his refusal and whereas,
the consideration that the injured LADY has been en-
from her youth a member OF his pastoral charge; !;
aRd S the on eos Ss 70 discharge f g solemn
religion, and has given occasion to the enemies OF
the Lord to baspheme; therefore


Resolved, That the Rev. ]. b. Clark be suspended
from the exercise of the sacred office, and from the
communion Of the Church.


THE VERDICT


After an earnest discussion the following
finding was agreed upon:-


Resolved That both from the full admission of the
defendant and all the evidence, the charge has
Resolved, That in the judgment of this presby-
ery, the reasons assigned by Dr. Clark not salts
Rescioed, That Rev. ]. B. Clark D. D., be brought
before the bar of this court, and soemnly rebuted
for his sin in this matter.


THE DOORS OPEN.


After the verdict had been agreed upon the
doors were opened, and those who had remained
around the church entered the lecture-room
The scene was an exceedingly painful one. DIR.
Clark had been summoned from his study, and
had taken a seat in front of the Moderator and
had buried his face in his handkerchief. He
gave evidence of intense feeling, and, while
there was entire absence of bravado, the
observer could not fail to be impressed with the
idea that he considered the finding Just and 4he
punishment merited.


THE REBUKE.


The Moderator, Rev. Mr.. Wallace, then an
nounced the finding of the court, and in the
most solemn and impressive manner proceeded
to administer the rebuke. He stated that it be-
came his painful duty to carry out the judgment
of the court, and in doing so he did not deem it
necessary to refer TO the facts and circumstances
developed on the trial, nor needhe say that there
was no spirit of resentment or unkindness to-
wards his erring brother by any member of
the court. He then rebuked DR.. Clark for
the sin which he had committed--a sin which
had sgiven occasion to the enemies of the Lord
to blaspheme" a sin which had brought scan
dial upon the Church and reproach upon the
cause of religion. This offense was the more
aggravated in that DIR. Clark was not only
professor of religion, but minister of the Lord
Jesus Christ. He was then earnestly admo-
nished to guard well his conduct in the future,
that he might not again bring reproach upon
the cause of Christ.
Year: 1870

The following letter gives an explanation OF the
position OF the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
with regard to the miners in its employ who are now
striking for higher wages, and as it contains much
valuable information, we commend it to the perusa
of our readers:-


OFFICE OF THE LEHIGH COAL AND NAVIGATION
COMPANY, PIILADELPHIA, May 49, 1sIO-To the
glad to avail ourselves OF the opportunity offered by
the publication Of Mr.. Williams letter In your last
issue, Of giving statement Of the companys posi-
ton in the present contest with its miners.


We desire 1t TO be understood that we have no
contest whatever with any Of our men but The
agreed upon, and that comparatively small body
of men is keeping all OF our works idle in order that
they may force the company to pay an advance on
the very high rate paid last year. We notified the
men early in February last that we could not afford
to continue the prices we were paying and must be
placed on an equality with the Beaver Meadow
region.


and stated that the Beaver Meadow rates, while re-
ducing labor, would give them an advance OF nine
() per cent for cutting coal, and If we would con
cede that advance they would resume work, We
did not so understand the Beaver Meadow terms,
and our Mining Engineer offered to go to that region
with committee OF the miners and investigate the
subject with them. This they declined.


The coal veins in the different Lehigh regions
vary in size and character and the mode OF working
ana settling with the men is not uniform The Offer
to give US "the same number OF feet for the same
money" as in the Beaver Meadow region, would be
fair if it included all of the expenses of mining and
preparing the COAL but it is not fair for cutting coal
only, because we pay for work not paid for there
which the compensation is the size and easy
working of our vein. This has always been
allowed for, and there was wel-estab-
lished difference in the rate paid for cut
ting coal between the two regions for many
years previous to the organization of the w. B. A.
we lost relative position during last year and
must now regain it. We seek to recure terms that
will enable to mine our coal as cheaply as other
Lehgh operators and the prices offer will give to
our miners as high wages as are earned any where
else in the coal regions. The accompanying tables
will show the earnings Of our men from July to De-
mi inclusive. last and think nf
the miners by the car were higher than the earnings
of miners elsewhere,
Year: 1870

already enumerated, were totally destroyed in
an hours time. The heat was of terrible in
tensity and the flames lit up the surrounding
country for miles with all the brilliancy of day.
Nothing about the depot was saved except the
two safes containing the books and money,
which we're saved in good condition.


In addition to this there are a large number of
losses of private parties not ascertained so that
the total will not vary greatly from $3.50, 900.
Year: 1870

The following are extracts from q letter
received in Liverpool, from a hotel keep
er in Baden-Baden. The letter is dated
July 81: q


You are quite right in supposing that
this war is ruinous to us here. 1t just
broke out as Baden began to be full.
Our house was beginning TO do very well,
and, bat for the war, We should have had
all our rooms occupied during the past
fortnight. Unluckily we have not
had a soul with us in the hotel. My SER
wants are all gone, either to the army Or
home. There are no flowers now on our
stair cases or balconies and everything il
shut up, Just as if one we're in the middle
of winter. Gambling salons were closed on
the 31st or JIly, bCt the band still
plays at eight in the morning and at seven
in the evening in front of the Maison de
Conversation. There are, however,
still a few strangers, including
the Duchess of Hamilton and the
Princess Monaco (nee Lady Hamilton).
Prince Galitzen and about three dozen
Russians and Americans we're also still
resident in the town. We have but few
Englishmen, but they would be away If
they could oAly get money for their trav-
cling expenses home. Oar bankers say
they have no money-at any rate they
won't part with any. The weather
is fine and pleasant. We have
had plentiful rains, and all the
vines are looking well, and we have plenty
of everything. We have no troops in the
the town, and de not expect to see any.
We have, however, made up three hundred
beds for the wounded and have collected
large sums of money for the support of the
wives and families of those who have gone
to the war"
Year: 1870




Not long ago was walkin in beautiful
wood. The grass was green and soft un-
der nv feet, and, here and there, among
the litt4e,- de-gy blades, there sn1fed end
nodded delicate wind flowers, blue violets
and pretty white coolwOrts. Over al, the
sunbeams were flashing and Pickering
about like golden birds, through the
shadOWy trees, or, in an undivided flock,
spreading their wings over the sward, and
making the woodland glorious enough for
fairy Kingdom.


sat down upon a mossy log. to enjoy it
at my leisure, and think what kindness
must be in the heart of the Great Spirit,
that he should take such pains to feed even
trees, flowers and tufts of grass, with food
convenient for them, and that he should
warm them with sunlight and refresh them
with rain.


Now, while I was sitting there idly-and
yet not idly, since I was thinking of the
goodness of God-I ehaneed to look down
upon the log where 1 was sitting, and
there l saw little black ant, toiling over
the moss, dragging dead worm. 1t was
hard work, that was plain. Every now
and then he stopped to rest for an instant,
and then travelled on, painfully, taking his
load with him.


DJ-luu-Dy Nc CttLll6 " u SEbab lOuultlu
of moss-an inch Highland he could not
get over it. While l was wondering what
he would do, saw a brother ant hurrying
up, who took the worm away from the tired
one, and carried it quite easily over the
mountain; nor did he stop there, but went
on alone, leaving number one to follow as
slowly as he liked. But after number two
had carried the burden very great way
as much as twelve inches-he came to still
higher moss-hills and could not climb it.
Away ont of sight, number one was looking
about him carelessly, and enjoying his
rest, when suddenly it occurred to him that
perhaps his help was needed. Maybe he
got a telegram; L am cure there wasn't time
for him to receive a letter if there bad
been any mail carrier on that route.


He hurried on as fast as his little feet
could take him-Oyer brown patches of
wood and curious pin-head lichens, and
pretty. red-fowered MOSES, until he came
up with number two, who, all this time
had waited for him patiently.


This time it took all the strength of both
ants to climb that mountain, and carry the
worm between them; and when they were
over safely, being both tired, they went on
together, sharing the burden; and the last
saw of them they were crawling into
the same hole and dragging the worm with
them.


Helping each otheri