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Year: 1871

We noticed in our issue Of last week .
queer, jumbled article in the Grass Valley
Union Of the 22d Of February. Perhaps the
Cnion did not say or wish to be understood
~ insinuating that the Democratic press had
no old. long standing principles on the qucs-
ton cf monopolies, etc., and since its denial
Of such a thought Or intention, We must re-
tract so much Of our article. The Union
now thinks that though we could at first see
nothing in its original article but a pen run
ming Wild, that we did finally find several
things worthy Of combating. This is error.
Aside from the pufings Of the Sacramento
Union and the proddings Of the deludcd
organs" Of the Democratic party, there was
really no shadow Of clear and well-dcfined
idea. So clear was this, and, acting on the
principle that all writers must have some i'm
polling motive to move their pens, that we
had to fall back on private knowledge TO
reach what the Union editor was driving at.
1t was that private information that VIC re-
ferred to in the close of our article, and moth
ing that appeared in the onion. The Union
felt bad for the "deludcd organs" or because
tthe delusion did not take some other direc-
ton; and this we figured out through pri-
wate information, and tried to apply So
laee, not to the article, but to the agony Of
,the writer. But the Union goes back and
ctharges us with denouncing q gentleman bo-
aau.c he had been favorably spoken Of by
suspicious papers for high position. We
nscd no language that could be tortured nts
anything that would approach denunciatOn.
We said recommendations from such source
strengthened the impression that Mr.. Hay
mon2 had thrown himself against the people
lin this fight, or words to that effect. This
gentleman holds, by appointment from Gov.
Haight, high and honorable position at
salary Of sc, 900 year, and if our sources
Of information and future events prove our
item correct in its nferences, are we not en-
titled to praise from all the people, and de-
nunciation only from monopoly plundercrs
We. have no quarrel with the Union, and
feel 50 kindly disposed towards it that We
would not, for the world, have it suffer one
painful thought over tho deludcd condition
of the HERALD.
Year: 1871

when the wedding clothes are soiled,
and the young matrOn does not wish to
wear the old-fashiOned things of her
bridal day. The wedding gifts, we are
assured, give rise occasionally to some
little grumbling, but even these are
managed in the same methOdical styles.
The first principle is that the gifts are
for the young household not for the
young lady. Accordingly they are in
variably adapted to the rank, station,
and means Of the young couple, and ar
ranged on a precOncerted plan, so that
duplicates are impossible; yet every Civ
er's means and individual tastes are
duly regarded. The result is that is all
US well-considered and well-htted to-
gether, the young people start in life
with a well-fitted house, prettier and
more valuable than would be the case if
provided by themselves alone.
Year: 1871

There is no medicine equal to Hollands German
tone and vigOr to the whole system, strengthen the
appetite cause an enjoyment Of thefOod, enable the
stomach to digest It, purify the blood give good
Year: 1871

Weak and Delicate Children are Maze Strong


BY using the Bitters or Tonic.


THESE REMEDIES ARE THE


Best Blood Purifiers
ever known and win cure ali diseases resulting from
bad blood Keep your blood pure; keep you liver IN
Order; keep your digestive organs in sound, healy
condition By the use Of these remedies and no dis
ease win ever assail you The best men in the eoun-
try recommend them. If years OF honest reputation
20 for anything you must try these preparations.
.r ETINGoEJR
Like the following Waa never before offered in behalf
Year: 1871

PROSPECTS OF SAIL TO THE WEST INDIES


DURING THE COMING WINTER.


NEWPORT, Aug. 25.--A number of New York
yachtmen agitating the question OF cruise TO the
West Indies during the coming Winter TO occupy about
three months include sail around the islands of
Cuba and saDto Domingo. The costly feature
OF racing will be entirely omitted, the crews
will be correspondngly small, and the dan
ger of accidents will be almost wholly avoided
by day cruising only. From actual calculations made
upon fair estimates it is believed that the expenses of
such cruise can easily brought within the limit of
$500 monhths to include the wages OF the captain,


crew OF six sailors steward, aud cook, together with
the expenses the table II will be necessary 10 carry
only Oneha the number Of sailors needed when in racing
the annual cruise along the coast Of New-En-
gland will be totally uncalled for Another vital
consideration is the of laying vessel up for the
Winter and the endless amount Of repairs required In the
Spring The yacht-owners declare that 1t will be much
their boats be in active than to be lying
and upon the whole II will cost but little more To
cruise. calm consideration OF all these facts
request q postpOnement in the announcement OF the
yachts which 10 there Is scarcely shadow or
that the West India cruise will become very p0pu-
participated IN bya large number. The favor
reports which the guests and owners OF the Wand
erer and Josephine give Of their visit TO that locality
tends in great measure TO increase the feVef ana te
interest grows with each day.


The weather this morning was quite unprOmsng, and
a drzzling rain gave little hope of bright day, but
about O'Clock the wind springnG uD from the south
ward dispelled the Clouds and the 6hone brightly
over the harbOr and villas OF Newport.
Year: 1871

The Common Council of Newark, n. j., held
special meeting last evening, to hear Mayor Records
reasons for declining to sign the contract for paving
South Broadst with Nicolson No. O." The following
an abstract Of the message The Street Committee
10 whom the authority award delegated
by ordinance, did not in awarding this contract


reason Tor giving to another than the lowest bidder
that the interests city and OF the property owners
would be advanced, although there were bids lower
than that OF the NicolsOn Company. q The pavement
chosen Is patent pavement, and amendment 10 tho
clty Charter requires the petition OF the property own.
es, representing majority of the number Of neal feet
me Mayor further states that Of the members Of the
street Committee voted against this pavement and
mat there u also communication Of interested property
holders before him, asking him TO sign the contract


The message OCcaslOncd extended discussion. and
written opinion Of the City Counsel was presented,
stating that IL the Mayors duty under the CITY
charter TO sign the contract and that 1t not optional
with him,
Year: 1871

Robert Stringer, age 50, living in Thirteenth
st. near Avenue A, brought to the Essex Market
Police Court yesterday morning while suffering from
an attack OF delirum rcmens He was cell,
and half an hour afterwaTd sergeant found him hang-
ing by his suspenders from the window-bars TIC
prisoner was cut down in time to save his life, and
placed under the OF the Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction.
Year: 1871

CoScoRD, Oct. 17-A number of liquor
cases came before the Supreme Court,
now sitting in this city, this afternoon
Hamilton l.. Rands case was under con.
sideration, and the witness declined 10
testify, saying he was not bound to crimi-
nate himself on the stand He was sup.
ported by counsel, who argued that he
was not compelled to answer, as his testi-
mony might show that by offering com
pensatiOn for liquor he had induced the
commission of crime and thus became an
accomplicC, and ms such was as liable to
punishment as the person selling him
liquor. The debate between the counsel
and Judge Doc continued for over two
hours, and the Judges final decision was
that tie question raised was so important
that he should not compel the witness to
testify, neither would he commit him for
contempt of Court, but he suggested that
the case he continued and go before full
bench. This was agreed TO.
Year: 1871

Elsewhere may be found the report ol
their action made by the conferees sent
by the Republican Convention OF this
county TO consult with representatives ol
Brooke and Hancock touching district
candidates for the Convention. 1t will be
seen that the conference confirmed the
nomination of Mr.. CAMPBELL by this
county, and nominated Tor the other can
didatc Prot. WM. X. PENDLEToNr Presi-
dent Of Bethany College, gentleman
of most scholarly attainments and ex
alted personal character. Our dele
gates learned from various sources of
Information that Mr.. PENDLEToN had
never accepted the nomination rendered
him by the Democrats, declaring that no
partisan issues were involved and that he
would not be the candidate of either party,
but would stand II no party opposition
was made to him that tho Republicans oil
Brooke and Hancock generally were pro-
pared to support Mr., PENDLEToN in such
an attitude; and that their Convention,
which nominated a candidate for tho Sen
ale after full discussion Of the matter,
declined TO make q nomination in oposi.
tion to him. These facts, the letter
which we print from him, and Mr. PEN
DLETON's manifest fitness Tor the plaCe,l led
our delegates to concur with the Repub'
licans Of tho upper counties in supporting
him.


From a gentleman OF Mr. PENDLE-
roNs character, this letter alone would bc
sufficient to entitle him to tho support Of
all who value real ability in the Convcn-
tOn rather than empty party advantage,
There Is, rs he well says, no place for par.
tisan politics IN tho work Of COnstltu'
tOnal Convention, and for ourselves We
have been willing all tho tlmo to show
our sincerity in the assertion Of that pO.
SItion by supporting good men of either
party. Had our County Convention seen
at to put Mr.. LAMB on their ticket, we
could have supported him with good
deal of pleasure, because We knew him
precminently qualified, and knew what.
ever he might do elsewhere that no par
tisan motive would ever influence any
thing hc did in that place. But 1t was
well known that Mr.. LAMB declined n
nomination under any circumstances.


knowing President PENDLEToN as we
do, we know what VIC have said OF Mr..
LAMB is also true Of him, and believing
him one Of tho best qualified mep In the
State for the work to be dOne--having such
assurances as We have publiclyand pri-
Wtely touching tho soundness of his views
on leading and important questions that
enter into tho work OF the Convention
we accord him our cheerful, cordial sup.
port, and only wish there were to be more
men in tho Convention like him.
Year: 1871




WHEN the advocates of Convention
nrst broached the subject, and when they
were urging the measure through the
Convention last winter, they made elo.
Quent protestations that there was moth.
Ing partisan in the question, and they
have pretended all along to hold that
view of II. But yesterday the Register
declares that the election Of delegates to
that same Convention is "apurely politi.
cal contest" 1t must be, therefore, the
purposes of that paper, If there are
enough Of It's retainers in that
body, to have them frame a
strictly Democratic Constitution. What
kind of m instrument II will be, we are
wholly at loss to conjecture for a Con.
'ulution made for only one political party
would be new thing in this country
and besides, as nobody can tell what
Democracy is in its present estate, we
cannot even guess what Democratic
Constitution would be like. We prefer
II q new Constitution is to be made TINT
shall be made Tor all the people, Of all
parties.
Year: 1871

There has been something said of the
economy of the last Legislature. We
therefore propose to devote few lines to
the considerations of their policy. A leg
islature which passed subsidy bills enough
to bankrupt the whole State deserves
watching.


When California was organized as a
State, it was under constitution, which
forbade the contracting OF debt of more
than one hundred thousand dollars for
any purpose, or aggregate ofpurposcs what
ever without first submitting the question
to a vote of the people. There WAS no
legislature which paid any regard to this
provision till 1857. At this time the
State debt, ascertained and floating, ag
gregate abont fifty times the constitutional
limit, or near five millions of dollars. The
Supreme Couri declared the whole debt
unconstitut onal The legislature then in
session were thus lett without the means
Of paying their hotel bills Their first
impulses were revolutionary, they were
disposed to declare the State Government
vacated by the act of the upreme Court.
This was quarrel within the Democratic
party and was compromised by law which
was submitted to the people and ratified
by an immense majority. which provided
for issuing three nj ion nine hundred
thousond dollars in bonds. he law pro-
vided that tax Of thirty cents on the
hundred dollars s ouId be levied annuity
for the purpose of meeting these oblisa-
tions. Thee Institution requires tlat tax
thus levied by the direction of the popular
vote shall not be diminished until the OBJ
LEGATION is discharged.


Now We come TO the part the last legis-
lature took in this matter. They abolished
the compact made by the people with their
bondholders and provi led instead, for a
tax Of fifteen cents. thus reducing it one
half By this means they were enabled
to squander large sums without increasing
taxation. 1t was simple case of squander-
ing money which had been collec. ed with
the pledge Of paying the State debt
Visalia Delta.
Year: 1871

POLITICAL Touchdown. the Demo.
cratic candidate for Secretary of State, in
his speech here on Saturday night, seemed
to be impressed W tn the idea that he was
making great point against Republican
papers for condemning Haight for signing
the lottery bill, while they publish the lot
terry advertisements. Brown, in tho same
speech, touching on the Chinese question,
said, while the Chinese were here and
could be hired cheap, the Democrats even
would employ them and make money out
of them, and the only way to prevent such
employment was to drive the Chinese out.
All right Brown. Reasoning from analogy,
We must conclude that the way to prevent
Republican newspapers from making money
from publishing lottery advert sements is
to drive Governor out Of Office who O.
Iates the Constitution and gives the news
papers the opportunity, and that is what
we are trying to do. How is that for logic,
Brown ?-[ Sacramento Union.
Year: 1871

A MAN in Illinois went to collect Q
deb Of sevenry-6ve cents. and being IN.
successful. pnt On pair of brass knuckles,
with which he struck the debtor a blow
that broke his neck. and now the money
will have TO be collected BY tedious pro-
cess OF law from his estate. be lesson to
impatient creditors 10 most wholesome.
END.
Year: 1871

OUR SYldPATHIEs.--We tender our
heartfelt sympathies to our defeated candi-
dates, but we do think those elected need
them most. Ours spent but little money,
and have the consolation of knowing it was
given in righteous cause, while the Demo-
crats spent more than their legitimate pay,
and will have to take the coupons Of the
State for their per diem.


They have indeed won a victory, but at a
fearless loss of time and money. Every
body else seems in better humor than the
candidates.
Year: 1871

WHAT OF IT ?-What il we did get
beat Barefoot didn't do it with his billy,
and although considerably broken in spirit,
we are grateful our body was not bruised
by the gallant policeman. We are going
to give Democracy another tune before
long, and hope to do it in as good humor
as we have endeavored to possess during
the fight Just passed.
Year: 1871

In Schuykil county ana vicinity interested In The
mining OF COAL They will Dy continuing their present
course for any length Of time, drive every single In
dvdual Interested IN the mining OF coal IN Schuyl-
Kill county or vicinity into bankruptcy or cOmpel


them to sell their interest at a sacrlnce. The pub
lie are not at present watching their action with az
vIgant an eye as IL necessary. rhey at present
gaining more power to their already overwhelming
strength. No later than last week the President or
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
presented, and had read In place in the Senate at
HARRISBURG an act called the Franklin Coal Com
pany act--an act giving them power TO buy SELL
transfer and mine coal, and to purchase or sub
scribe lor the stock OF any railroad mining incor-
porated company in the State OF pennsylvania. Let
The Franklin Coal Company oil pass through the
Legislature, which have no doubt IL WILL then the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company wi
have what they want, the privilege OF mining coal.
That end consummatcd gO0dDy 10 Individual eater.
prise IN the coal business IN Schuylki county and
vicinity.
Year: 1871

to buy coal at low price, how win
do now the price ns doubleds There must
be $4,000 10000 similarly situated In this city,


such scheme-coal propretors and railroad
men-the whole lot ought to be elevated
TO higher positions and mauo more notorious
than they are put upon wooden stage, sometimes
erected In the yard OF that black building IN Centre
street, and that piece oil rope would never have been
well used, Tor better Llcn have been SO treated
This Is a warning to the rich who sarve and oppress
the DOOR, A WORKINGMAN.
Year: 1871

For more tnan o week past several families IN the
Fourth ward OF jersey CITY have been deprived Of
gas Complaints have been made at the ONCE Of
the company, but without any effect 1t Is stated on
their part that the frost prevents an examlna-
when it Is taken into account that the charges Of
tins company to consumers are most cxOrbitant,
their failure to use some efforts In accommodating
the people is public grievance which the LeRlsia-
ture Is now trying to remedy. Two bihs are before
that body for this eng
Year: 1871

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Brink WARMERS VINUM VITE, or WINE OF LIFE. is free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being prepared for those who require stimulant. It is splendid appetizer and tonic and the finest thing most pleasant and delicious article ever offered to the pubic, far superior to brandy, whiskey, wine, bitters, or any other article. It is more healthy, and cheaper. Both male or female, young or old, can take the Wine of Life. It is, in fact, a life and free flow of lively spirits, will do well to take the Wine of Life. It is different from anything ever before in use. It is sold by all druggists Price $1, in quart bottles.
Year: 1871

THE STATE CAPITAL.
How the Proposed New Parade
Ground Becomes a Fat Job.
A NVeiy Time In the Senate Over The Broad


way Widening Scheme.
statistics OF the State Commissioner


OF L ubliG Charities.
Year: 1871

The late Col. Sam Colt, patentee OF
Colts pistol, was himself q practical
mechanic. By his will he left to his
nephew an immense fortune. At the
time of Colts death the nephew was
learning his trade of machinist in
his uncle's shop, working diligently In
his overalls by day, subject to the same
rules as other apprentices. On his
uncle's death he became millionaire;
but choosing q guardian to manage
his property, he continued at his labor
and served his apprenticeship. Now,
as he walks the rooms Of his fine
house, or drives his handsome and
costly team, he has q consciousness
that if his riches take to themselves
wings and fly away, he is furnished
with the means of getting an honest
livelihood, and make a fortune for
himself
Year: 1871

TIE CRUST OF THE EARTH.-If we
bury a thermometer fifty feet below
the surface of the earth the mercury
will remain at the same point the
year round, In winter and In summer,
showing that the influence Of the sun
does not reach below that depth. If
we carry the thermometer fifty feet
lower, the mercury will rise one de-
gree, and will rise in the same ratio
for every fifty feet we go down. 1t
can be easily calculated at what depth
all known substances will melt. This
would not exceed fifty miles. 1t will
be thus seen that the crust-or solid
part-of the earth is exceedingly thin,
in proportion to the diameter; not SO
thick as an egg-shell, in proportion to
the size of the egg, With a crust so
thin, constantly cooling, and prOduc-
ing a pressure upon the internal mas
ses, it is not strange that the bed of the
ocean should be elevated in a single
day, and whole cities have been sunk
in the same space of time. The side
of volcanic mountain once broke
away, and the livid masses flowed
out, forming O river twelve miles
wide, which in its course, melted
down six hills 600 feet high, filling up
valleys 800 feet deep, and spreading
over a surface |, 100 square miles.
Year: 1871

EGG EATING HpNs.-A writer in the
Journal of Horticulture recommends
any one who Is troubled with hens eat
ing their eggs, to break an egg and dust
the contents nicely with fine Cayenne
pepper, Afterwards turning the egg
round so as get the pepper below the
yolk, If possible, and leave the egg in
the Offenders nest. Or, II he catches
her in the act OF eating an egg, let him
drive her away Quietly and place pepper
in the remainder OF the egg, endeavor
Ing as stated above, to get the pepper
underneath. He will soon see her run
ming iuriously about with distendcd
bcaE. II one dose is not sufficient, ad-
minister another little stronger; but
one dose has proved perfect cure.
Year: 1871

THE WIFE-No man ever prospered
in the world without the cooperation
of his wife. If she unites in mutual
endeavors, or rewards his labors with
an endearing smile, with what conf
dence will he resort TO his merchan iise
or his farm, fly over the land, sail up
on the seas, meet difficulty and en-
counter danger, if he knows that he is
not spending his strength in vain, but
that his labor will be rewarded by the
sweets of home! Solicitude and dis
appointment enter into the history OF
every mans life; and he is but hall
provided for his voyage who finds but
an associate for happy hours, while
for months Of darkness and distress no
symyathizing partner is prepared.
Year: 1871

Eg~ 1t is stated on what is claimed to
be reliable authority, that there is child
in Bristol, now 4 years of age, that is a
habitual smoker, and ncredable as it
may seem who has been addicted to the
habit for three years and nine months.
When the little fellow was only months
old he held out his little hands and cried
for his fathers pipe The stem Of the
pipe was held to its mouth, when it took
few whifs Of the smoke and was made
sick for a few minutes. The baby was,
as learn, afflicted with asthma, which was
greatly relieved by the tobacco smoke,
and no bad effects from the child's smok-
ing have ever been observed, except in
the first trial as mentioned above and he
has smoked almost daily, ever since. He
usually uses a pipe filed with tobacco,
but will puff away at a cigar equally to
any older invcterate Observation-Disclosures
Uetatd
Year: 1871




Orders were received yesterday at the
Brooklyn navy yard, from the secretary
Of the navy, to fit out with all dispatch
United States ship Supply, Of 547 tons,
to carry contributions TO the suffering in
habtants Of France. The Supply is a
full rugged ship OF considerable stowage
capacity, and good sailer. She was only
partially dismantled when laid up on her
return from her last voyage as storeship
for the European squadron, and can now
he made ready for sea with but little loss
of time, rs she needs no special repairs
a swarm Of workmen at once were placed
on board to complete the necessary work
at the earliest possible moment A de-
tail of n complement crew Of 33 men has
been made on the Vermont A draft of
men has also been made upon the receiv-
ing ship Vermont for the frigate Worces-
ter, fitting out at Boston to carry sup
plies to Havre. There are now men
enough on the Vermont to man and sup.
ply the gunboat Shawmut and complete
the Worcester's complement. In order
to man other war vessels, recruiting must
be commenced again.
Year: 1871

Ey- 1t is worthy of note that there
will he full moon in the first week OF
each of the first seven months Of the year
In July there will be two full moons,
viz on the I'd and 3lst And in the re.
naming five months the moon will be al
the full in the last day of each month.