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Year: 1872

y WIFE'S REVENGE.-In Louisville
woman who had been subjected to a
long course of abuse and outrage from
drunken husband, took the following
method of revenge the other day. He
had returned from one of his common
debauchees wiz 4 more than the usual
amount of rum aboard, and throwing
himself upon the bed, fell into a deeD
drunken sleep. While he was thus
dead for the time being, a bright idea
struck the wife by which she might
free herself from bondage. According
ly she proceeded to pack her clothes.
and having done this, so as to have them
ready for immediate removal, she took a
large needle, and carefully threading it
with large and strong thread, she an
preached the bed where her husband was
sleeping, and wrapped him up i'm strong
quilt, sat down and carefully and Sc
curely sewed him up in it, simply leav-
ing his head out. Having completed all
the necessary arrangements for the sue
cessful operation of her plans, she seized
the cane which had so often been the in
strument of her torture, and began Law
ing it on the sleeping man with all her
might, stimulated by the memory of her
own mistreatment. The man waking,
begged for mercy and help, but the
louder he begged the harder and faster
she applied the cane, until exhausted


with her labOrs. She then took her
clothes and left for the house of neigh


Dor friend, where she remains, in spite


of the efforts of her husband, who
escaped from his situation by the as
sistance of his neighbOrs, to return.
Year: 1872

ROCHESTER,, July 81, 1872.


A fearful tragedy occurred this evening at about
halfpast ten O'Clock. A man named Burkhardt
Hetzeler lived until few weeks ago with his wife
on the second floor Of one OF the blocks on Main
street, in this city. She recently procured
divorce from him, however, on the ground OF adul.
terry and has since been living alone and receiving
secret visits Of one Jacob Goetzman.


G0etzman had been with her tonight, and was
about taking his leave. They left the bedroom and
proceeded through sitting room, in which the gas
was turned down low, into hall leading through
the kitchen to o rear entrance, by which G0etzmau
could 60 out unobserved by the neghbOrs. The
woman and her paramour supposed at this time
that the divorced husband had LETT Rochester. He
was, however, lying in wait for fearful vengeance.
He had come In from Division street,
climbed through window and stolen up stairs,
taking or his boots and coat to move lightly.


He raised o trap door In the kitchen floor and
waited in the dark, with revolver In his hand.
AS his wife and her param0ur came through tho
hall into the kitchen 1t is supposed that he struck
G0etzman q fearful blow In the face with soma
weapon, and at the same time fired, the ball perc-
ing his breast.


The victim staggered back through tho hall,
closed and bOlted the door between himself and hts
murderer, and then fell dead The woman ned out
through the passage and made her escape.


Hetzcler then shot himself the ball passing
through his bosom at about the same point as THAI
which struck GOetzman, and the unfortunate man
fell on his back, dead.
Year: 1872

ming ancient flames into continued life;
am against raking in the ashes Of
the past for Goals Of fire yet burning.
Pile up the ashes, extinguish the flames.
abolish the hate-such is my desire"
If the republican predictions Of riot and blood
shed in to-day's election should not be full
filed it will be due to such teachings az these,
and will give hope that the Southern States
may yet pass safely through the ordeal of the
present contest. The trial is a severe one for
the administration, for the indiscreet action of
its supporters has fastened upon it the respon-
sibility of any outbreak that may occur, while
all the antecedents of President Grant prove
that the words of Senator Sumner must find
an echo in his heart Should the day pass
peacefully, no matter which side may triumph,
the President should discountenance in the
future such electioneering as has been resorted
to in his behalf in North Carolina He under
stands we'll the danger of exciting the passions
of ignorant negroes and arraying them
against the white citizens with whom their
daily lives arc to be passed. He has
shown in the past his desire to
pile up tho ashes so as to extnguish the
flames kindled by the war. and he should not
permit the characterless political adventurers
by whom he is surrounded to falsify his cred
liable record A victory in North Caroline to-
day will be stripped of all its laurels and prove
valueless, because the world will believe that
it has been won through the prejudices Of
bigoted race, and not through the free verdict
of ON intelligent people. There is no reason
why he should owe his triumphs to any un-
worthy cause He is entitled to the respect of
the men of the South, against whom he fought,
as O brave and generous enemy, and to the
gratitude of the negroes, who owe their freedom
to the triumph of the army he led to VIC
tory. He can afford to be just to the
one and to be Independent Of the
other. When his superserviceable political
adherents force him into different
course they fail to secure the South
and risk the loss of the North. The fear and
trembling with which they now await the
result of con test which ought never to have
been doubtful, and the growing indignation
of the Northern people at the action of the
politicians toward the South should prove to
the President the dangerous position into
which his advisers are leading him. Success
in North Carolina to-day would be to him q
barron victory. Defeat would be disastrous
The riot and bloodshed melted and predicted
by the republican political adventurew would
be laid at his door Tue General who led the
Union armies through the Wilderness is too
good soldier not to understand the false posi-
ton into which he has been drawn by the
blunders of his subordinates, and if he escape
the dangers Of the North Carolina skirmish he
should Immediately reduce the incompetent
officers to the ranks, reform his line of battle,
put himself at the head Of his columns and
prepare for the decisive engagement of No
Yember.
Year: 1872

TIE FIRST STEAMSHIP FROM THE NEITHER
LANDs.-The arrival of the Ariadne, from
Rotterdam, promises to be an event
of some importance as the advance
guard Of new line of communication
with Europe. The Ariadne is the first
Dutch steamship that has ever entered the
port Of New York, and has awakened the his
toric conscience Of the natives of the Neither
lands residing in the city. The event recalls
in dim way the arrival of the little Half
Moon, commanded by Hudson, whose name
is borne by the noble river Of which we are
all so proud. In remembrance of the old
Knickerbocker times, when man had time to
enjoy his beer and his pipe on the delightful
Island of Manhattan, the modern mynheers
will celebrate the arrival Of tho Ariadne with
torchlight procession and pleasant speeches
tonight. 1t is pleasing to have to record the
growing intercourse of our city with all parts
of the world but we hope the next steamship
line established will be an American one. It
is not creditable to our Yankee enterprise that
the whole carrying trade of our port is in the
hands Of foreigners.
Year: 1872

OuB New CRY Posi- OFFICE. Considerable


energy is being displayed in pushing on the
work ct the new Post Office, and there is rea-
son TO believe that it will be rooted in by the
end of the year. In view of the amount of
time usually occupied in erecting public build
ings the prospect in this case is very satisfac-
tory. Letus hope that it marks the beginning
OF new era in the management of public
works. 1t would be double boon to the citi-
eens II the quickening influence could be ex-
Tended across the Park in the direction of the
new Court House, which, we suppose, will be
Finished sometime within the present decade.


There are not wanting prophets of evil who
assert that the last touch will not te given to
this huge job at any time within this century.
This we look on, however, as slight exagger-
alton. The most curious part of the history of
tho new Post Ofice, II true, is that the ex-
Peuses viii not exceed The original eatimates.
Year: 1872

NORTH CAROLINA among the States has,
from her reputation for sleeping, acquired the
title of Old Rip Van Winkle. But it would
not surprise us if she were this day to ''raise q
racket sufficiently powerful to wake up the
whole country
Year: 1872

This vicinity has lately been the scene OF an
unusual series of destructive fires. Last wee..
we had the extensive one Of the Erie Railway
shops, consuming nearly o million dollars
worth of property, killing brave fireman and
throwing many persons out of work. Then
came the burning of the Girls Protectory, in
Westchester county. Tuesday brought the
great petroleum fire at Hunters Point, de-
stroying thirty thousand barrels of oil and strip
ping acres of territory of the buildings, burn
ing number Of vessels, involving the loss of
o million dollars and really threatening such
sweeping conAagration as last year devastated
Chicago. The same night the fire in Eisner's
slaughter houses, in Forty-seventh street, con-
sumed seventy beeves and two hundred sheep
whose means mocked the futile attempts to
save their lives. A young child also perished
in the flames. The occurrence Of these large
fires carries its warming Greater care is de-
manded in the construction Of our buildings
to make them less liable to burn, and far
greater caution Is required 10y all
using combustible materials. Especially
the storage and handling Of coal oil
should be subjected to strict municipal scru-
tiny, and only allowed under most stringent
regulations, and in such localities as to obvi-
ate the danger which ever turks in this COM
bustible. Only the fact that there was but
slight wind, and that in q favorable direction,
prevented such catastrophe as has never yet
befallen New York. A strong easterly wind
would have waited the ships ON fire, and
which no human power could extinguish,
upon our East River Shore setting our ship
ping and that side of the city in flames. Had
the wind been strong from the northwest oil
Brooklyn might have been set ablaze, with the
shipping at her docks


In view Of the extreme risk from petroleum
works aud depots it has been suggested that
they should only be tolerated In isolated
places, surrounded by water, and SO con-
structed that when fire breaks out they could
readily be flooded or scuttlsd, so as to prevent
the spread of the flames. This is subject
which nearly concerns the safety Of every ones
life and property, and it should receive prompt
attention by the public authorities. Coal oil
in large quantities is hardly less dangerous
than gunpowder, and no less care should be
exercised by oil who have it in charge.
Year: 1872

SENATOR TRUMBULL AT INDIANAPOLIS .-Ac-
cording to our special report, published else
where the veteran Senator had an immense
audience at the Academy of Music in Indian
apolis last night. Although it cannot be said
his speech contains anything beyond what has
already been touched upon during the cam
paign, there is one strong element in it
he is entirely opposed to the present admins
tration. Ho looks upon the election of
Horace Greeley as kind of universal panacea
A large torchlight procession, composed of
republicans, interrupted him somewhat during
the delivery OF his remarks, but he merely OBJ
served that he thought it was another addition
coming over to join their ranks.
Year: 1872

THE CrTY EDr.--Prompt payment Of inter-
est and absolute certainty that the principal
will be duly met at maturity are the essentials
which establish the value of public securities.
New York city, though heavily mortgaged by
the rascalities of the Tammany Ring, is abun-
dainty solvent. To-day Comptroller Green is
prepared to pay the half-yearly interest on the
outstanding bonds, and the creditors of the
city will see in this fact assurance that our
finances are now in the hands Of honest
and capable officials. Last falls reform
triumph is beginning to produce its proper
result in rescuing the city treasury from dis
order and threatened bankruptcy. Our cti-
zens owo it to themselves to make such wise
selections of city officers in the approaching
election as will carry out the action they 80
properly began year ago.
Year: 1872

RAIN OR SHINE this will be lively day in
North Carolina but, as good rainy day
almost inevitably secures peaceable election,
we are inclined to think that regular old
fashioned rainy day would be this day good
thing for North Carolina
Year: 1872

DEBATE on TIE VETo MEssAGE.-Thc in
terest felt by the entire community i'll the
action of the Legislature on the proposition
to suspend the funding of the public debt
was shown yesterday by the large crowd IN
the galleries of the hall of the House OF Dele
gates. There were more ladies present than
ever before during the present session OF the
General Assembly. The debate will be re-
s,1med at O'Clock this afternoon, the subject
coming up as the special continuing order.
Year: 1872

Here is a little story which illustrates
the great power of love. A kind Chris
tian lady, in one of her visits of charity,
found poor, destitute little orphan girl,
and brought her to her own house. The
little stranger at first would take no COM
fort, but sat down weeping in the hall.
The children of the house endeavored 10
make friends with her and draw her into
the parlor, but they could not, and so
they said to their mother: "She will not
come and play with us. She will not
leave the hall"


'sThere is a secret" said the lady, "by
which you can bring her where you like.
1t is secret in four letters. Try if you
can find it out"


The eldest sister took the lead, search
ing eagerly among all her prettiest play
things. Il know what it is" cried she;
''it is doll" So she brought her best
doll, and offered to give it to the child, if
she would come into the parlor. No; it
was a failure.


The next in age said 10 herself, 'sMuff
is spelt with four letters" and brought
her fine muff-a Christmas present; but
she would not touch the muff or even look
at it.


Grace, the youngest, could think of
nothing worth offering after this, but
stood looking on in sorrow, until at
length, following an instinct of her own,
she sat down beside the little stranger
and cried, too. Then presently she took
her by the hand, and encircled her neck
with her own tiny arm, she drew the
weeping head softly nearer and nearer,
and imprinted a gentle kiss upon her
cheek. This decided the battle. There
was nothing said, but Grace soon led the
way into the parlor, holding her captive
by the hand.


"well, girls" said the mother, ''Grace
has found out the secret, and the four
letters are LOVE. Love is the strong
est rope in the world-even God will fol-
low when you draw with that"


Ali yes, love is a great power. 1t
draws all things TO itself. 1t drew the
Son of God down TO earth to die for us,
and led Him back to heaven to intercede
for us; and is able to draw Him down
again, any day ard every cay, to dwell
with us in our hearts. 1t will draw down
answers to all our prayers.-Rind Words.
Year: 1872

examined the potato tops in his section
last year, to judge of the quality of the
potatoes. Now, | am small potato man,
and see this well enough. So when |
came down early last fall to engage my
boarding house, wishing to turn an hon
est penny, and accommodate the gentle
manly landlord, very generously offered
to pay my board with good, honest peach
blow potatoes, at fair price, warranted
good. Now, l am not acquainted with
Columbus fashions. Good potatoes with
us are legal tender, if few catfish are
thrown in to bind the bargain. Ofcourse,
l was surprised when he informed me
that he did not take potatoes for board at
that house, but took money. had plenty
of that, so we struck bargain at once.
The result of all this is, l order potatoes
at every meal to get rid of them, but
never eat them, for know better.


Now, am n matter of-fact man, and
generally tell the truth, for it is we'll
known, or should be, that if the potato
bug eats the leaves off from the potato
stalk (which are the lungs of the plant
before the tubers ripen, it will entirely
stop their growth, and the potatoes will
be immature and unfit for food. Good,
white, mealy potatoes are healthy vege-
table, and these only should be used for
the table. d. G. RICHMOND.
Year: 1872

Freddy Barlow had 40 brothers or
sisters for playmates; but he had little
pony, of which he was very fond The
pony's name was Bijou, which is the
French for Jewel. Ask some of your
friends who have learned French to tell
you how to pronounce it.


Freddy thought Bijou rare jewel in
deed, and felt as proud as king when
mounted on his back and Bijou seemed
to take pride in doing his best when in
the service of his young master.


Bijou was very smart, and had learned
some funny tricks. If Freddy walked up
to him, and made bow, he would return
the civility in the most polite manner
and, when Freddy offered his hand, Bijou
would raiso his foot,-always his right
foot,-and allow it to be shaken. But
the funniest thing of all was his trick of
laughing. Horses do not often laugh
but, at Freddy's command, BUou would
open his mouth wide, and display his
upper teeth in a most expressive smile.


1t was sad day for Freddy when he
was told that he would have to part with
this wonderful pony; but MIR. and Mrs.
Barlow being about to travel abroad,
their place, and all that belonged to it,
were sold and Freddy was sent to school
in distant city.


When he had become acquainted with
his new schoolfellows, he never tired of
talking to them about Bijou. He used to
look wistfully at all the horses that he
met in his walks, though he never expect
ed to see his favorite again.


One day, however, as he was passing the
gate of a handsome country seat, he heard
a familiar neigh; and horse came bound
ing down the carriage-path. 1t was
Bijou. At the first glance, he had
recognized his master and galloped off to
greet him.


Freddy fairly danced with joy at the
sight of his pet. He and Bijou were hav-
ing a delightful interview, when gentle
man came to the gate, and said, ''How is
it, my little man, that you and my pony
take such fancy to each other: l think
you must be old friends"


Then Freddy told Bijou's story from
beginning to end, and made him 60
through all his tricks; and the gentleman
was so delighted with the performances
that he invited Freddy to come to his
house every holiday, and take a ride
upon the pony.


Freddy did not refuse the invitation,
you may be sure; and he and Bijou now
enjoy their weekly gallop more than can
tell you.-1he NurseTy.
Year: 1872

COLONEL D. G. RICHMOND, Represen-
tative in the Ohio Legislature from Erie
County, and member of the State Board
of Agriculture, furnishes the following
facts and suggestions in regard to the
Colorado potato bug:


To the Editor of the Ohio State Journal:


l avail myself, at your request, of the
opportunity of writing short article in
relation to the Colorado potato beetle.
In my hasty report to the House of Rep
resentatives, which is not yet printed, l
wrote what considered necessary and
useful for farmers and others to know,
before the season for them to damage the
potato crop; for I am well aware from
conversation and observation among the
people that many of them do not fully
understand this question.


have spent considerable money and
time, have learned some information from
travel, observation, and practical expert
ence as working farmer, which may be
of some importance to communicate to
the people.


Generally, the first season the potato
bugs make their appearance they do not
attract much attention or do much
damage; in fact few people are aware of
their presence. Here is the first mistake
The people should understand this matter
iuiy anu "aSo wal VI oAtolHiiho.ioh
against them on their first appearance
The next year, IN the month OF June, the
potato growers begin to wake up and find
they have something to do, or lose their
crops, for the bugs will be plenty enough
then.


Farmers should remember that each fe-
male beetle lays 700 eggs; there are three
crops hatched The total amount of one
female Colorado potato beetle in season
is 5S, 100000. The secret of success is to
XIII them early.


In Erie County, where l reside, large
amount OF potatoes Is grown. lntorma-
ton was given to the people OF our county
through the Farmers Club. Although
the potato bugs were very numerous, by
commencing early every potato grower
saved his crop who took care of it; and
we expect to save them this year. In
order to do this there must be concert of
action among the people. They must
fully understand the danger in advance. l
am satisfied from observation that this pest
could be eXterminated in two seasons by a
hearty cooperation of the people of our
State.


We take the common method in our
county of picking, or use two shingles or
a tin pan to kill them I do not like Paris
green; will only use it when overrun with
bugs. 1t is sure and safe remedy if the
| article is good, but the objections are it
will kill our insect friends.


The Colorado potato beetle has more
lives than cat. Fall plowing will make
them grow better; they will live in the
water like ducks, and live without eating
at all.


The female beetles commenced laying
their eggs the 1st of June, in our section,
last year. In six or eight days the larvae
Year: 1872

i KNOW our National
Congress means to do right. Our simple
hearted President means to do right; he Is
not a gaudy President such as Andy John
son was; he is not a dignified President, in
sons of dignity. He is a plain, simple man,


with an honest heart; he has been tried on
many a field amidst the darkest clouds, and
led on our hosts to victory; he conquered
what was assumed to be the unconquerable


host of the enemy. lApplause.l He brought
back the flag and laid il down, and then in
the kindest words he said to the rebels, the
vehement, hard-hcarted, stiff necked rebels,
now go to your homes; take your side-arms
and your personal property; go back to your
own States and live obedent to law, and that
is all that will be required Can you call that
man hated tyrant II this great nation
Year: 1872

"who ever heard Of majority bolting
from minority :" is favorite conundrum Of the
Price party. A room fall Of respectable people
have frequently boltei and left brace Of rufians
to run the machine. Twenty men would, without
much persuasion, bolt from skunk, and leave
him to run the Convention.
Year: 1872

SECOND DIsrRICT.-Ws wish to caution the
friends Of our County ticket in the Second Dis
trict, against jeopardizng the success Of the Re-
publican candidate for Representative in this
District, in their resentment. They charge, and
probably with truth, that Mr.. Low received the
nomination in payment for assisting to perpetrate
the wrong in tho County Convention hut it
must he admitted that he was fairly nominated.
The delegates of Wayne and Centre Townships
were all on the other side Of the question, but
they were backed by a majority Of the Rcpuhli-
cans of the District. We protest only against
unfairncss, and there was no unfairness in Mr..
Lows nomination. In fact, We were glad they
nominated him; for they had the power to noui-
nate an extremely obnoxious man, and We feared
they were going to do it. Politically, Mr.. Low
is sound, and we trust that the District will not
he suffered to fall into the hands Of the enemy.