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Year: 1871

T'o London Spectator denies that
early rising is really beneficial. The
truth is, that late rising in civilized
countries is not the result either of idle.
ness or fashion, or contempt for hypi-
enic laws, but of habit based partly
upon the social system of division of
labor. IL is very inconvenient for any
society which is in any way inter-de-
pendent to vary its time of rising with
the sun, and it therefore selects rough
mean time at which for the greater
part OF the year there will be n decent
measure of daylight. In England that
time IL not five, or anything like five,
but between eight and nine; and, ac-
cordingly, the majority Of people who
can do as they like select that time for
rising, and so enable themselves to act
with something like concert They can
all go to business Mt once, instead of
wasting hours in waiting for each 9th.
er, AMI all finish al once, instead of
burdening the whole class of assistants,
clerks, &c, with different and variable
hours. Moreover, they eau all go COM
fortably tp work, that is, can econo.
mize their strength to the utmost, and
avoid acute discomfort unnecessarily
incurred involving loss Of mental
power.


In England, for eight months in the
year, early hours involve discomfort
great enough to be positively Injurious
if not to health, ut all events to mem
tai serenity. Chill is not healthy, and
early hours in that climate are chilly
and damp, unmitigated by fire, and un-
soothed by food and coffee, none of
these alleviations being procurable eX-
cept at the cost OF diminished sleep for
the whole caste of servants, who, rs it
is, need somewhat more time for rest
than their masters, and obtain some.
what less. This might be corrected, no
doubt, by everybody retiring much
earlier to bed; but the only effect of
that change would be to shorten the
time for rest and recreation, which is
much too short already. Under theex-
isting system, the professional classes
can, if they like, work steadily eight


hours day under the circumstances
best calculated TO economize effort, and
yet retain eight hours for food, society
and reading, and eight hours for sleep.
Year: 1871

AN INJURED HUSBANDS PROTEST.
An outraged husband at Cheyenne,
Wyoming Territory, where female suC-
frage and the political and social ap-
purtenances thereto appertaining are
recognized, denounces the female jury
business through the Cheyenne Leader,
and in justification offers a pertinent
scrap from his domestic life. His wife
was summoned and ompanolied as
juror in an important case. When
night came, the case not being conclud.
ed, the husband applied to the court to
have his wife sent home, as there We're
several small children there requiring
her attention-tho smallest, in fact,
being in starving condition, owing to
| the fact that it had not been habited to
| the use of the bottle. But the husbands
request was denied. The judge said the
jury could not be separated. Tho hus-


band then requested permission TO send
the infant to the mother. This was
also refused, on the ground that the law
| does not permit thirteenth person in
a jury room, aud there Is no statute TO
show that an infant in arms is not IA


person within the intent and meaning


of the law.


The desperate husband then attempt


ed to induce the court to send all the


jurors to his house for the night; bu


the effort was failure, and the hus


band was informed that quarters ha'


been provided for his wife at the hotel
and that ii lie wished to speak to he
for moment he would have to. tax,


the place Of the cook. The HUSBAND


went home. How he got through In
night is not told (; but when he learne'
the next day that the trial was likel


to last q week, he straightway proceed
ed TO employ the best looking hous
eeper and cook in the country. 4
J last accounts his wife was still on Il
jury.
Year: 1871

lhToiu the flke Uounty llil) democrat.


On Tuesday last, a favorite cat was left
in the editors sitting-room, after all the
family had retired, and was not heard Of
until about IL o'clock at night, when it
set up most outrageous caterwauling,
arousing the editor and family from a
sound slumber. The noise was continued
for several minutes after we woke, and a
family council was then and there held as
to what was the matter with the cat. Twas
bitter cold night, and it was decided if
the cat could stand ii we could--for a
while at least just then the cat came
directly to our bedroom door, aud with re-
newed and terrific power, sent forth her
howls, accompanied by scratching on
the door. And thercupon our better half
declared that she would arise and see what
the cat wanted. She did SO, while we
stuck to our bed Opening the door she
found the stove-door wide open, a quantity
of Goals fallen out upon the zinc beneath
the stove, the stove. pipe red-hot and the
chimney on fire. Immediately on her
coming out the cat became quiet and had
nothing more to say. Proper measures
were taken to avert the danger Of the fire
which, we think, but for the cats alarm
would have occurred Can a cat ress9n
We say yes, and our boy Dams cat can out
reason any other cat in the State.
Year: 1871

IT SEEMS that the statement that Sir
John Rose is about to visit us for the pur-
pose of arranging the fishery question is
incorrect. The Montreal Gazette is in
formed on the best authority that he visits
the United States on private business only,
after transacting which he will probably
spend some time in Canada.
Year: 1871

The Present City Council a-If there ever
was body composed in the main of worthless,
inefficient but expensive non entities, it is our
present City Council. We heard prominent
and intelligent citizen say yesterday that there
had not b9en Council worthy of the name in
this city since the fall of Richmond, save those
appointed by the military commandments, aud
we regret TO say that he was far too near the
mark for the pecuniary peace and happiness of
the people.
Year: 1871

WIFE murders are becoming alarmingly
frequent, especially in the vicinity of New
York. A little halter might be judiciously
expended on a few of the murderers. 1t
would doubtless tend to break up the un-
pleasant practice.
Year: 1871

VA Resume Her 9rips.-The stesmer
John Sylvester, Captain Clifford, will leave
this city to morrow morning at half-past six
o'clock. This is the first trip by this steamer
since the commencement of the extreme cold
weather of the past week. The occurrence is
so rare to merit especial mention.
Year: 1871

These long winter evenings in the coun-
try may be made, of all pleasant times, the
most delightful to the children of any fam
ily. Try it, dear overworked mother; for
get that you are growing old, and for at
least an hour after supper, make one in
your children's amusements. Try and re-
member some games of your childhood,
and teach them how to play them Join
in their mirth, and chide not if they grow
noisy. If you can read aloud well, read
them some pleasant sketch or story in the
last magazine or paper. Be sure they will
enter into the spirit of it-even if it seems
to you beyond their comprehension En-
courage them to talk TO you of the trials
and pleasures of the day at school, and
send them to bed with the happy feeling
that there is no place so pheasant as home,
and no woman on eartlr like their mother.
It takes but little to please children.
Simple pleasures are their delight, and the
greatest safeguard amid the temptations
that will beset every one of them at
school and as they 90 out into the world,
is the memory of the happy tireeide that
awaits them at home.


We visited, not long since, where fam
lily of little ones, from twelve years old.
down to the wee one of three, were
hushed into silence on their seats for an
hour or two after supper, and then
marched to bed on the tip toe, lest
father should be annoyed while he read
in his armchair the evening paper We
were not surprised when ten o'clock came,
10 see two elder boys come in from the
street, where they had been learning les
sons they will never forget. We did not
think it strange that they found no attrac-
tions in home like that But if music
and cheerful games and entertaining read
ing had been the order of the evening
around the freside, they would have pre-
ferred to stay there. Think of it, mothers
and sisters, and strive TO make the winter
evenings delightful to all who dwell with
you-even If at first it requires some sac
rifce.-Bee-K Keepers Journal
Year: 1871

For the purpose of availng ourselves of either the laws of Congress or the law of the Territory of Arizona, relative to the location and prcemption of town sites: we have asso- ciated ourselves together under the name and title of the Bradshaw Town Association, and have adopted as n basis to govern the business of the Association the following con stitution viz:
Year: 1871




I ask you to give him ths love and duty
you would have given me; and above
all, l implore you, do not let ny death
make you too saa. Think Of me rs
very happy With your mother, Whiting
for you, and you cannot grieve. Keep
on with all your studies-above all,
your music. And try, my child, to
feel glad thinking Of your parents to.
gether. And you," ho added, turping
to me, " will you accept for life, tho
trust give you. Will you take in
very truth her fathers place to my dar-
ling-let>ing No other love cause you to
forget her; watching her happiness
and peace even above your own p


Touched to the heart, I bent down
and kissed the little pale face.
Year: 1871

Man Alive In tho Morning In Found Dead


at Night-His Name Unknown.


About nve O'Clock yesterday the body OF q man
was discovered IN Newtown Creek by Doatman,
and on being taken out It was found that he had
been In the water but . short time. Efforts were
made to rcsuscitats him. but without avai. A
casual inspection Of the body revealed q few
bruises such as would have been made by dra9RlnR
body along the ground. There was NO doubt the
man was drunk when put In the creek, a liquor
came from hN mouth when rolled TO resusctato
him, and strong smell pervaded the body. Ii vas
reported that the man was seen around the Point
In the morning, drinKlng at the different saloons;
He was drunk ut the time and scarcely able TO Ket
around. Wnen found only . few cents were In his
years OF age, Ave feet seven inches high and PLAINLY
dressed. Coroner Tewksbury took charge OF the
body and will hold an Inquest to-day. '.fE as :.
Year: 1871

We have an account Of curious plant,
which wo think will amuse our liltlo
friends. This plant is called the mon.
key cup, because tho monkeys often
epeu the lid aud drink the water; but its
real name is the Pitcher Plaut. 1t
grows on the Island Of CeyIon. (Where
is that little folksD At the end of
each leaf there is formation exactly tho
shape Of q pitcher, hollow, and with a
little lid fitting tightly over i's mouth.
This lid is generally shut down, there.
fore the rain eau not get IN, yet it is al
ways full Of water. This water is the
sap Of the plant which flows through
thousands Of little holes in the inside of
the pitcher, and so it is wonderfully kept
full.-Schoolday Visitor.
Year: 1871

CONFERENCE.-THE Texas Legislature, in
which the Republicans have majority has
adopted resolution condemning the action OF
the Governor of that State in declaring martial
law in Freestone and Limestone counties, and
instructing him to restore civil authority in
those counties and to withdraw all armed
forces and disband them This indicates that
there is little decency left in some of the
Radical Legislators in Texas.
Year: 1871

Is the danger of another repetition Of this stupid


blunder. Let the democrats avoid It, and they


may regain New Jersey; let them repeat it,


and they may lose New York.


Upon Tammany Hall the eyes of the demo-


cracy throughout the country are now fixed as


upon the great central nncleus and head and


front Of The party. The administration M aof
Tammany In New York, city and State, holds


to the democratic party a relation analogous
to that which the administration at Washing
ton holds toward the republican party. 1t is
the embodiment and the financial centre of
the national organization. 1t cannot be said,
however, that the Tammany measures Of re
form, passed and pending, for this city and
State, tax levy included, are calculated to
shine as democratic examples for the national
government or the unity of the party.
Upon the Tammany basis OF twenty
five millions of taxes for this city, with
population Of say one million, the an
nual taxes for tho forty millions of people of
the United States would be a thousand
millions Of dollars. This will never do
Compared with this NapoIeonic taxation
Secretary Boutwell's assessments and collec-
tions are mere trilles. Tammany must show
to the country, from her government of New
York, an example which will be good for the
government of the United States, or she must
prepare to keep In the background in the
Democratic National Convention. Otherwise,
in contrast with the lavish imperial expendi-
lures Of Tammany, the retrenchmonts of
General Grant will stand out in luminous and
glorious relief before the American people.
If Tammany is simply legislating for the spois
of New York, and upon the old rule of
making hay while the sun shines, it is one
thing, but if, for instance, she is looking to
the promotion Of ''the Boss" to the United
States Treasury, it is quite another tune, and
must be played to different music. What has
Tammany to say? Is she bound up or DOWN.
Year: 1871

should recognize the will Of their constituents,
as plainly expressed Though the State Lsgis-
iature, and use their influence and votes for
the passage Of the coal repeal bill In the
United States Senate without further procras-
unation. The press of other States should
call upon their Senators to do likewise. IF our
New York Senators neglect their duty in this
respect on account of the petted Onondaga salt
interest we can tell them decidedly that "salt
will not save them" in any political aspirations
they may entertain for the future.
Year: 1871

NAPoLHoN's MOVEMENTS the
Empress Eugene and the Prince Imperial
were at Dover for the purpose Of meeting the
Emperor Napoleon, who was expected to
arrive there in the afternoon. From the time
he left Mezieres on the fatal march for Sedan
until yesterday Napoleon had not seen his son,
and we suppose that their meeting was marked
by the most affectionate demonstrations, as
the love of each for the other is well known.
What change has taken place since the two
parted-the one to rush into defeat and
disaster and the other to seek safety by flight
TO Belgium! 1t may be that Napoleon entered
into the war as much with the hope that II ne
were successful he would assure the future OF
bis boy as for any other motive. The result
has been to convert the Prince from an helI
TO throne to young man with great ex-
poctations, perhaps, but which may never be
realised.
Year: 1871

RECEIVER OF STOLEN GooDs was con-
victed in the Court of General Sessions yester-
day before Recorder Hackett. 1t is said to be
the first conviction of the kind that has ever
taken place In that court. The receiver is
usually too crafty to be caught and too cow
ardly to run any useless risks. This particular
receiver was as crafty as Fagin; but he was
fully convicted, and Recorder Hackett, in
order to commemorate the unusual occurrence,
sentenced him to State Prison for four years
at hard labor.
Year: 1871

the New York United States senntorss


Salt and COAL tea and coffee, are articles of
prime necessity. They are brought into the
everyday domestic life of the American people
in all parts of the country. Hence any GUS
tom duty imposed upon them is tax upon
every household. The people have demanded
a repeal of these duties, and their direct rep
resen.atves in the lower House of Congress
have responded to the demand and passed a
bill to repeal the duties on the articles named.
for the benefit Of the masses is obstructed in
the Senate. The republicans there refuse to
act upon the matter, being Influenced to that
end, it is reasonably supposed, by the
Pennsylvania and Maryland Senators, who
have coal on the brain to such an extent as to
overshadow all other interests and considera-
tions. Were vote taken the republican ma
jority, we are convinced, would not dare to
vote against repeal. This question ought to
be settled at once. II STAYED off until the
next session there will be such an amount oil
log-rolling brought to bear upon it in the
meantime as will very likely insure the re-
tention Of some proportion Of the present
duties, and the final adjustment be delayed
two years. Let us glace for moment at the
effects repeal Of the duty on coal will have
upon very important article of consumption.
We refer to gas. Take off the coal duty and
the price of gas, which is now so enormously
high, can be reduced nearly one-half Nc
kind of coal can be kept in the market at o
price much higher than 1t can be brought in
from the British provinces. The provincial
coal mines are for the most part owned by
United States capitalists, who would immedi
ately prepare to meet the exigencies of th,
trade. Moreover, the repeal Of the coal duty
would be one of the best means of terminatin,
the troubles between the miners and operators
inasmuch as both would see the necessity 3
ceasing their quagrels and Of going to worl
for their mutual benefit.


! sepators Fenton and Conkllpg. q this State
Year: 1871

Congress Yesterday-Tho SOuthern Investi.
cation Committee in tho Senate-Ben
| Buffers Presidency in Evil.


The question of joint committee to inves-
tigate the Ku Klux outrages in the South
came up in the Senate yesterday, and after a
very harmonious and digniied debate, parti-
cipated in by Senators of both parties, reso-
luton looking to the appointment Of such
committee was passed. The tone of debate
was remarkable in view of the unreasonable
and clamorous partisanship displayed in the
House on the same subject. Mr.. Thurman,
In the Senate, suggested that the investigation
was not to be party matter, and asked
that fair representation of the minority
be placed upon the committee. This was
promptly accorded by the other side,
and the sentiment in regard to the
absence Of partisanship in the securing of
peace and order in the South was cordially
acquiesced in. In fact, the Senate really
seemed anxious and willing to protect the
to secure harmony and peace there, even if it
took what so disgusted Ben Butler-demo-
cratic votes-to do it.


Another obstacle to an early adjournment
presented itself in the Senate Mr.. Sumner
objected to the discussion of any proposition
to adjourn until his supplementary civil rights
bill is passed. IT secures hotel, Steamboat,
railroad, theatre and church accommodations
to the colored race in the North as well as the
South, and thus we have the darkies and the
chivalry alike banding together to inflict upon
the country the continued presence of Con-
gress with no business to do and no commit
tees 10 do it.


In the House General Butler came forward
again with his Ku Klux bill, to which be
clings with the fondness that mothers feel for
deformed offspring. The more that bill is
kicked and cuffed the closer Butler will cling
to it, and, no doubt, long after the investi-
eating committee have made their report he
will be found fondling his deformity and
inventing some new parliamentary device to
bring it before the House. He failed to bring
it up on this occasion, for objection was made.
Then he insisted upon the regular order of
business, which would have brought his pet
into notice under the call of States but a
movement was instantly made to adjourn, and
carried by vote Of 1OS to 80 Between
Buffers determination to press his bill and the
| flibustering determination of his enemies to
smother it we are threatened with deadlock
that will step business altogether No doubt
| the free lance Of Essex takes considerable
commendaton to himself for being able to
stop legislation by his single word, and plumes
himself upon his bravery In withstanding the
onslaught of all the clans like Fitz James,
when ''his back against rock be bore" But
| the fact is it is mere piece of childish spite
on Buffers part, not bravery at all, and we
advise him, while his party is threatened with
disintegration and defeat through the petty
chickering's Of it's leaders, not to add to its sore
discomforts by any such nonsensical stubborn
ness as he contemplates.
Year: 1871

GLYCERINE That peculiar sweet syrup
called Glycerine, is the concentrated basis
of asimal fat. In its crude or uurehned
state it is used in large quantities in the
manufacture Of goods, whose appearance 1t
greatly improves, but in its refined form We
only use it as an emollient and healer. Ii
is occasionally given, internally, in severe
cases of sore throat. It's principal use, how
ever is externally, as an emoIlient, and to
blanch the skin, which by its use becomes
of a beautiful healthy white, and softer and
smoother than the down upon buttertiy's
wing But there are very few preparations
Of it worth having, the refining process re
quiring extraordinary skill and care. The
best we know of is PEARLS White Glycerine,
an article of remarkable purity and efficacy,
q great desiderstum for ladies who desire
beautiful complexions and snowy hands.
This preparation is perfectly innocuous, and
ia as innocent of any hurtful ingredient as il
is marvellous in its effects. Its reoommen-
dation is endorsed by the analysis of the
most eminent practical chemists. If the
skin is rough, chapped, discolored, or in any
way injured by the application of poisonous
lotions or cosmetiques, all you have to do is
to procure bottle of Pearls White Gly-
cerine and apply some of its contents, when
the skin will become pure and clear to e
most gratifying extent For sale in this
city by John Bengston.
Year: 1871

CARL PRETZEL During the last two
days we have had 80 many enquiries as to
why we did not insert a critical notice of
Carl Pretzel's Friday nights lecture, that
we concluded to give a reason, Carl Pret-
zel's oration was neither at all good or very
bad. 1t was SO vapid, senseless and unin-
tsresting IS to be simply indifferent,
Every point he tried to make, in his bsrbar.
GUS imitation of broken German, was a
failure-in some instances so signsl that we
were ashamed to sit in the same room with
such rubbish. He attempted to sing, and
his only distinguishable note of music was
dead fiat. The half dozen of audience were
intensely wesried, and seemed inclined to
applaud when Pretzel made the only real
point of the evenirg-his exit. We don't
know whether Carl has struggled along any
farther than this, but we know that
his license and hotel bill are unpaid; Now
we don't want to be thought either unjust or
unkind to Carl Pretzel. AS an author the
gentleman ranks in our estimation with
Josh Billings or Mark Twain. His book,
"Der Leedle Vsnderer," shows the most un-
mistAkable signs of literary ability in his
own peculiar line, and has had an immense
sale. This style Of thing has one particular
claim upon praise from its peculiar spelling
and literary merits, which cannot so well be
carried out in a lecture. The inimitable
Josh Billings himself is fat unless you hold
him in your own hand in print.
Year: 1871

The ladies of the Methodist ChuYch Of
this city will, this evening, hold another
Of their pleasant Sooisbles. Strawberries
and cream, and delicious hot coffee will be
she creature comforts of the occasion. We
hope they will have, as usual, very pleas
ant time,
Year: 1871

NoTICE.-Persons having claims against
the city will please take notice, that if their
bills are not handed in to me on or before
the forenoon of the first day of the month
that the Finance Committee will not audit
them until the following month, June 1871.
S. F. Cooke,


iuuel3d3t City Clerk.