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Year: 1873

In passing through New England, how
often do we see dwellings, especially those be-
longing to farmers, not always those who
are poor and under the depressing influence
OF debt, that are bare and unattractive. Out
OF doors the rubbish Of years has accumulated
and is to be seen at every step the fences
are dilapdated, and everything in a shiftless
condition.


Not tree or flower is seen near the door,
and if the girls in their desire to improve the
appearance Of the place, endeavor to cultivate
few flowers, they are soon nipped off by the
COWS, as their road to pasture lies through
what should be the hower-garden.


To be sure the farmer might With small
amount Of labor and expense have built neat
fence around the door, and thereby added
much to the looks of his farm but no, "he
can't attend to such things, he has other work
Of more Importance"


What the inside of such home will be like,
we can readily guess there are very few books
or papers, to be seen the walls are unadorn-
ed, except, perhaps, with map, and one or
two cheap pictures; the wife has grown old
before her time, and the children only wait
until Of age when they leave home for some
more congenial lot, with no regret, except
that of parting with their patient mother.


What are the fathers in such homes think.
ing of? Is there nothing worth living for,
but to get money, money, and keep it? When
they come to die will their last hours be any
less sweet, if they could think they had made
home pleasant, and attractive, and their fam
lily contented and happy? Did they never
read in Gods word that " he that hasteth to
be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not
that poverty shall come upon him ?"


BARBARA BARTON,
Year: 1873

From the vermiiionville Cotton Boil, August 27.


Since publishing an account of the fight
in Ole Grand Prairie, st. Landry parish,
we have been furnished with a few facts,
from which we make no the following:


Ben and Sazerac Glillory, both sons of
Augustin GulllOry, were under indictment
for the murder of Mcdaniel, two years ago,
for which Angalis Prudh0mme was tried at
the last term of district court, found guilty
of murder without capital punishment, ,and
sentenced to the penitentlary for life, where
he is now serving out his sentence. The
Gnillory boys, however, being of a more
desperate and daring character, escaped
the vengeance of the law and settled on
farm in Catahonla parish, about 130 miles
from OpelOusas.


Last Tuesday, the nineteenth instant,
Deputy Sheriff Doson organized posse of
men and started for Catalonia parish with
the intention of arresting and bringing to
justice these viOiatOrs OF the law. They
arrived at their destination early the fol-
lowing morning, and stationed themselves
near the house. Presently, one of the
brothers, unconscious of tbs presence of the
officers, came out of the house and started
for the barn. The deputy sheriff was by
his side in an instant, and ordered him to
surrender, which he proceeded to do in a
very roundabout way, with many words,
and backing toward the house. The brother
in the house, hearing loud talking and
guessing the cause, stepped to the window
and fred two shots at the officer, without
effect The one under arrest continued his
backward motion and, on refusing to stand
when ordered to do so by the officer, was
shot The other brother attempted to
make his escape by back door, but was
fired upon by men stationed on that side of
the house and also killed.


These two men were tbs last of the Gull
lory family, we understand. The father
and one son having been killed at the fight
in Old Grand Prairie
Year: 1873

W. 6. Brown, State superintendent OF
Public Education, has returned to the city
locking much improved after his brief alb
sence North as one of the delegation of
colored men sent there to impart correct
information in regard to Louisiana affairs.
We understand Mr.. Brown gives cheerful
and satisfactory account of the treatment
received by the delegation and the probable
result of its mission. There was no trouble
in travelling from point to point either on
RAILROADS or steamboats,, and at the hotels
the delegation was received and entertained
the same as other people who coutormed TO
the .usages of genteel society and paid their
way.


We understand that other members OF
the delegation are on their way home.
Senator Pinchback's departure for home is
also announced. and it is not unlikely that
he NAV be in company with members Of the
returning delegation.


A very proper movement is under way to
give him warm welcome home from his
travels in Europe and through the North
The colored people especially have enthusi-
astically taken up the suggestion, and at an
informal meeting Of his friends recently
held extensive preparations for the pleas
ant event were suggested and at once ar
ranged for. The programme, now but par
TALLY completed, will form quite an episode
in the political history Of Louisiana.
Year: 1873

The time is rapidly approaching when
Professors Wise and Donaldson and their
two associates will. if the expression is
proper, take wing, for the rising sun. The
Graphic is already reaping rich reward IN
its extended circulation for its liberal en-
terprise in supplying the sinews OF the en-
terprise, and in addition to its money out
lay it will expend reporter. The name OF
this sacrifice has not been given to the pub
lie, but an examination of the probate rec
ords of New York may throw some light on
his financial status. A meteoralogist,"
who is also unknown, will attend. The
particular scope Of this gentleman's func-
tons are not accurately defined, but the
balloon being of immense size and buoy
ancy, his aid may be valuable if the car is
carried to the moon. This feeble wit on this
this magnificent enterprise is very far from
being intended in derision. The scheme
has so far advanced that its start is GER
tainly assured.


Tie possible success is so far admitted
that communications are published in for
eign journals on the advantage Of employ
ing carrier pigeons. Then the same class
Of scientists who demonstrated that rail
road engine would poison tunnel, or an
ocean steamship would exhaust itself, are
proving that the more gas used the less
buoyant will be the balloon. Then good
many people, who can't go because there is
no room, say the great danger is ont OF all
proportion to the advantage. An expedi-
ton in search of Sir John Franklin would
be pleasure trip beside it. For us, we
would sacrisce our best meerschaums to be
educated New Orleans pigeons. But those
who can not go may send letters at the rate
of dollar half an ounce. This is an
excellent chance to astonish an unsuspect-
ing correspondent and euchre the ocean
telegraph.


1t is true that Professor Wise is not de-
finite as to the place where he will land-or
water. But he says he will stop somewhere
between St. Petersburg and Africa. No
one can complain of restriction on this
point. As we can not drop with the pro-
fessor in that space, we can scare some
friend with a letter from the desert of
Sahara. But any one who desires to send
letter by this means has only to write on
thin paper, put on the postage, inciose
it with dollar to the Graptic and the deed
is done


All parties are evidently in earnest, the
balloon is nearly completed, and before
many days we shall know whether the en-
or gives an impetus to scientific investi-
ora tinn
Year: 1873

Yesterday General Sewell commenced
laying his concrescble gravel on Rampant
street, at its junction with Eplanade street,
under recent arrangement made with the
City Council. He put score of hands at
work at seven o'clock in the morning. The
City Surveyor has taken the level and
prescribed the grades. Rampant street, at
this point, has miry bottom, composed
of blue clay and quicksand, which offers
uncommon difficulties to paving of any
kind; SO if this pavement will stand at this
point, it will answer the purpose anywhere.
Year: 1873

united In telegram to the Judiciary Committee
Of the Senate protesting against the confirmation
OF Williams as Chief Justice. kilograms have been
received by Senator Kelly and Representative
Nesmth requesting them in the name OF the
people to do all IN their power to prevent the con-
frmation. They are referred to the telegram
sent to the committee, which 1t is understood is
quite lengthy; but these gentlemen have been
unable to see 1t and can therefore only
conjecture its purport The telegram was laid
before the committee this morning and evidently
must have been the subject OF serious consdera-
tion, as 1t was notable thar the members compos-
ing the Judiciary Committee were absent from the
Senate Chamber during most OF the public session
to-day. few days since Attorney General Will
liams removed United states Attorney Gibbs and
appointed In his place q lawyer by the name OF
Mallory Gibbs who was former law partner Of
williams, Is republican, and was during the civil
war the Governor OF the State. At the late Con-
gresslonal election there were quite . number OF
fraudulent votes cast and under the instructions
OF Judge Deadly, OF the United States District
Court, at recent term. certain parties were in
dicted whom Gibbs had avowed his determination
to prosecute to the full extent Of the law. It Is
claimed that he was removed to prevent these
trials, at which the better men OF both political
parties feel aggrieved. No justifabe reason what
ever can be assigned for the removal.


A Bill Transferring the Charge OF the


Indians 20 the War Department..


Mr.. Nesmith, Of oregon, to-day introduced bin
IN the House to transfer the charge Of the Indians
TO the war Department. II provides that the Com
missioner OF Indian Anairs shall be selected from
the onncers Of the army not below the rank Of
brigadier general and that the superntendents
and agents shall also be oniccrs OF the army de-
taAlad for that pnrnnaa. thus doing aWay cntirely
Year: 1873

On account Of the seizure of the
ship Virginius by the Spaniards, while
sailing under the American flag, and
the subsequent execution of upward
Of one hundred men, part of whom
we're Americans, the papers through
out the length and breadth Of the
land are clamoring for war with Spain.
The vessel was captured in neutral
waters. 1t is said that there were mu-
nitions.of war and recruits for the Gu
ban army on board the Virginius, but
if this were so, it would not justify the
wholesale butehery INDUCED in by the
Spaniards. Such barbarisim was here
tofore supposed 20 belong entirely to
the dark ages, and the revolving hid
eousness of this slaughter Of helpless
captives is such as to draw down upon
the perpetrators and the powers they
serve, the. just condemnation of all
civilized nations. The Government
is busily engaged in collecting from
all available sources further informa-
tiop regarding the capture Of the Vir-
ginius and the particulars of the re-
voting executions which followed.
When Congress meets, which will be
in a short time, the question will un-
doubtedly be taken up at once, and
settled either for peace or war. Mean
while our navy is being prepared for
any emergency that may arise, and
should there be declaration Of war,
an army of 100000 can be raised in
two weeks time. The whole country
will await future developments with
anxiety.
Year: 1873

Monday saw the last issue Of the
Petroleum Centre Record as a daily,
The reason for its shutting down is the
hard times, low price Of oil, &c. Mr..
Wicker will issue a weekly so long as
he stays there if he receives proper
support. Among others, we are sorry
to miss the Record from our exchange
list, having always been sure Of find
ing something in its columns worth
reading. Should oil come up to liv-
ing price, and Petroleum Centre once
more take her place among the thriv-
ing towns Of the oil regions, the Rec
ord will again illuminate and eulight-
en- the country at large.
Year: 1873

Rev. Lusher will preach in the
NJ. Z. Church on Sunday evening
next.


w. e. Lathy, Esq, and lady, of
Erie, are at present in town, on visit
to their friends.


The turkeys and geese SO numcr-
GUS in back yards, begin to read their
fate in the unusual abundance of feed
these days,


The sheriff is kept on the jump
these tripping hard times" and there
dosent seem to be any probability of
let-up soon.


This issue is delayed on account
of the New Constitution, which We
herewith present. Next week we shall
be out on time as usual.


That yoke Of oxen from the hill
looked supremely sorrowful after they
reached town; having come sixteen
miles and things SO dull.


Persons with collie will find relief
by riding over our street early in the
morning in springless wagon. Moth
ing is SO soothing'y smooth.


Blind horses may be made useful
by shootipfeahem, and trying out their
fat for boot grease this winter. Their
hoofs may be sold to make into combs.


To-day we present still another
change in the Q. c. q A. r. Ry. time
table. Our readers should read it rap
idly, or another change may take place
before they have become familiar with
this one.


Robert Guyton, an old hunter of
these regions, has slain from fifteen to
twenty deers this fall already, and he
isn't rightly started yet. We hope to
be able to present the sum total of his
hunting after the season expires.
-Tionesta township has been doing
! the handsome thing by the road just
over the railroad track, throwing some
seventy loads Of stone and earth into
the mudholes which have heretofore
made that road both difficult and dan.
gerons,


j. P. Savage, one of the aborigi'
nes of Tionesta, who for some years
has been making his home in Louis
Vile, is at present in town on visit.
He proposes to pursue the painting
deer and do large amount of hunt
ing while he is here.


Robinson & Bonner with their
characteristic fOFesightRre erecting a
shed 13x40 in the rear Of their store
for the purpose of sheltering the teams
and vehicles of their customers when
they come to town. Feed-troughs will
be placed in position, and everything
conveniently arranged.


All our readers should carefully
peruse the supplement herewith pre-
sented The New Constitution, AMI a
rush Of legal advertising takes up so
much of our space that we find this
the only way to give all our adyertis-
ers a chance. Look it over and you
will probably save money.


i stood on the bridge at midnight,
and watched the dark waters roll and
was thinking that life is river, on
which Aoateth the poor human soul,
when voice came clear through the
darkness-"Just give me your ten
pennies toll" l gave him four postage
stamps and walked thonghtfully home
ward.


Among the many prominently
peculiar characteristics of this lovely
rural districts the custom Of every man
being his own street lamp. There is q
talk among the councilmen, of hiring
small boys of good education, to serve
out imitation daylight with lanterns
on corners. They wish to pay then
in county orders. It is feared tho
schema will not succeed.
Year: 1873

The GAY SEAsoN.-The deyotees Of
Terpsichore are preparing for a high old
time during Fair week. The saltatory mo-
tions in the exuberant crowds expected to
be present on that occasion will awaken
the somnolent echoes of past time in the
main Franklin-street restaurant and other
popular repositories of urban humanity in
this city. The Germans and hops will then
be all the go, and some people will be
happy as big sun-fower.n 4.
Year: 1873

An advertiser in the London Times
remarks to his departed wife, "After you
had eloped for the third time distinctly
told you that l should not be at the
trouble running after you again" Thus
the poor woman will 60 straight to ruin,
and all for the lack OF little patience.
Year: 1873

AN EXPRESSION OF CONTEMPT
Two men were indulging in violent dis
putation this morning near the Old
Markethouse, when one, with an air of
inetfable scorn depicted on his face, told the
other that he smelt like rancid castor oil
and glue. 1t was settler. The ssparty
of the second part" left.
Year: 1873

A Big PLoUGH.-M Messrs. Watt &
Call have at their mandatory on Franklin
street, large plough made by them many
months ago, and since used on the estate
of Mr.. Widen, on lower James liver, in
delving into the bowels of the earth in that
vicinity with the aid of fourteen mules.
The depth of the furrow made by this
plow is twenty-five inches. By its use
many an acre Of worthless sandy bottom
has been converted into alluvial and highly
productive soil. One man can manage this
plough, which the makers think is the
largest one ever made in Virginia. The
plough will be exhibited at the Fair.
Year: 1873

FIRST VIRGINIA REGIldENT..-Thi
regiment celebrated its second anniversary
last night at its new armory by regimen
tai inspection and dress parade. With the
exception of the presence of the reporter
of THE STATE JOURNAL, per-
haps the most striking feature of the
McCann's regiment band, which paraded
for the first time in their handsome and
costly new uniforms, which cannot be ex-
celled anywhere. The music, too, was
very fine, some beautiful selections from
the popular operas being played while the
several companies were being inspected.
Captain McCann, the leader of the First
regiment band, deserves the greatest credit
for the proficiency his men have acquired
and their remarkable improvement IN so
short time. It cannot be long before this
band will be equal, if not superior, to any
in the south,
Year: 1873

Mayor Powell yesterday stated in reference to
the proposed amendment to the bridge charter
providing for five representatives from each city
in the Board Of Directors instead OF three, now,
that the amendments in question had been intro
duced to increase the influence Of the two cities in
the Board, ana to make public what had hereto
not doubt but that the two cities would ultimately
take the whole OF the stock, and he thought New
York would move in the matter before the end OF
the present year. There was not man in the
company to-day who would not be ready to trans
fer his stock ''when the proper time came" for,
said the Mayor, 'they had not entered into tho
enterprise iOr the purpose OF making money"
Comptroller Schroeder thinks that II tho manage
ment had always made everything they had done
public they would never have become objects Of
suspicion.
Year: 1873




The dead animal nuisance has been revived.
George Swift has been awarded the contract, at
$40 a day, for the removal OF dead animals, and
when he attends to his business the carcasses are
taken down to the dock appropriated for that pur-
pose In the Wallaoout and thence removed IN
barges. or late, however, dead animals have been
carted down to the dock and accumulated there
until, despite the cold weather. stencil has arisen
from the fostering pile which has become almost
intoerable TO the people in the vicinity. Acting
Captain Campbell, OF the Fourth police precinct,
who made an investigation OF the place, reported
yesterday that he found fourteen dead horses
lying on the pier. The contractors workmen,
however, had begun to hoist them on the barge
used 20 take them away. Attached to the same
pier Wns scow, partially covered, which he
was informed had been continually used during
the past five months for the recep-
tion OF night soil and which had not
during all that time perceptibly settled in the
water and been sufficiently filled To require re-
moval. 1t would appear from this statement that
there Is opening IN the bottom part OF the scow,
through which the night-soil escapes into tho
water a. fast as it is deposited IN the vessel The
only explanation which the contractor afords why
the dead ANIMALS have not been promptly removed
Is that the Ice has prevented him rom getting ms
barges in and out Mr. swift denies that any SUCH
means as indicated above are used IN the scOw to
allow the nignt-soli 10 escape
Year: 1873

Several years ago, in one of the mid
land counties of England, the son of a
poor clergyman became enamOred of a
young lady named Moss, who lived in
London. Miss Moss was most graciously
disposed toward her rural adorer; and, as
he was gentleman, the society of the
village recognized no incompatibility in
the affair. Upon her return to London,
however, the young lady, whose father
was wealthy merchant, received so lit
tie sympathy from her family, that she
felt impelled to write rather disconsolately
to her lover on the subject; and when he,
himself, was received with repellant cold
ness by the parents, the prospect for the
lovers seemed unprOmising enough.


Not to be thus dismissed, though, the
Clergyman's son obtained private inter-
view with the merchant and stoutly asked
why he was not eligible for the alliance
he desired. The blunt answer was that
his worldly circumstances were not suita-
BILE. He was poor and likely to remain
so, and should seek a wife adapted
to his means The lover took leave
of the father with no great cor
diality; but, upon bidding adieu to
his lady-love, asked her if she would
promise to wait for him until he should
have gained the means and position nee
essary to change the parental decision.
The answer was affirmative; and, with
out further explanation, the rejected suit
or said hurried goodbye.


Miss Moss heard no more of him until
nearly three months thereafter, when
letter bearing an American postmark
amazed her with the information that he
had crossed the Atlantic to seek fortune,
and had high hopes of soliciting the full
filIment of her promise in about two
years. A half-brother of his father was
merchant in Leavenworth, Kansas, and
had given him countenance and general
assistance, by which he was sanguine that
he could not fail to speculate successfully
in city property. The story of American
fortune-making by immigrants has not
much variety. Occasionally the dream is
at least partly realized, but as a general
thing deferred hope is the burden of the
song. The young Englishman in Kansas
was always just about to do better, but
the time of actual golden consummation
never chanced to come.


Two years, and three years, and four
rolled on, and still he remained on this
81 lie of the sea and wrote hopeful letters.
During this time his father, the clergy
man, died, leaving an estate so meager to
the widow and daughter, that the poor
exile could not think of going back to his
old home as poor as when he left it. But
the father of Miss Moss departed this life
also, and about three months ago the
true-hearted heiress wrote to her finally
desponding lover that, as he could not go
to her, she had decided to come to him.
Accordingly, the spirited young lady, dis
regarding the still urgent objections of
her kindred, and leaving London home
of fluxury and refinement, has crossed the
Atlantic alone, and q few days ago al
rived at hotel in this city, where her yet
lmpecunious lover was tO-and of course
did-meet her. They were married soon
afterward, and it may be added that their
Journey will be back to the old country.
Lea0enloorth Kansas Times.
Year: 1873

AN exceedingly eccentric man re-
Gently died at Hinesburg, VT, in the per-
son of Augustus McEwen, aged eighty
four. He had his grave dug twenty
years ago, and stoned up and filled with
earth, that it might be in perfect condi-
ton whenever needed. Last fall he had
the earth dug out of it, saying he ex-
pected to be laid there before winter was
over. His coffin was in readiness seven
years ago, and so arranged that he could
lie on his side with his knees drawn up,
as he said he slept in this condition in
life, and wanted to sleep so in death. All
his plans for the funeral were made in ad-
vance, and among the rest he selected
four colored boys, who had worked for
him more or less. as had their father be-
fore them, for pail ll-bearers. They were to
carry the body to the grave, which was
on his own farm, lower it to its last rest
ing-place, fill the grave with earth, and
then walk back to the house, where they
were to find each letter, sealed and di-
rected to them, in. which was the money
to pay for this last service required of
them. His friends took good care to
carry out his peculiar wishes. ..,..
Year: 1873

CuAwLEs doesn't go out now when
the grass is wet and his boots are
blacked. He says the black don't Cost
much, but his molhtr is getting old
and lame, and Can't handle a brush as
she used to.