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Year: 1871

END OF THE SAN DOMINGO STRUGGLE.


The opponents of the San Domingo project
may now see their fatal mistake. Intending
only to oppose annexation, they really arrayed
themselves against an investigation of the
reasons for or against annexation. What they
wanted was to show why we should not take
San Domingo,-what they did was to oppose
an impartial inquiry into the facts indicating
whether we should OF should not take it. They
sought to defeat mistaken policy but they
put themselves in the attitude of refusing to
see whether it was mistaken. Of course they
met with the predestined and inevitable defeat


The Senate has again passed its original
resolution for Commission of Inquiry to
visit the island, with the House amendment,
stipulating that this shall in no way commit
Congress to annexation; and already We have
the semi official announcement that ex-senator
BENZ. F. Wade, Bishop Simpson, and Mr.. VIM.
E. Dodge are to be the Commissioners.


The country will receive this ending of The
angry struggle with perfect satisfaction The
Commissioners are sure to command universal
confidence, and there can be no possible objec-
ton to the inquiry they are charged to make.
If opposition to the project of annexation
is to be made, it must be upon the facts, not
before and without the facts. Mr.. Sumner and
his. followers, after the Commission reports,
will have perfect right, if their judgment
then points out such a course as the path of
duty, to do what they may to defeat the pro-
posed annexation; but their opposition thus
far has been mistimed. Hear the evidence
then, no longer in the dark, strike, if you
must!


Meanwhile the ideas suggested yesterday by
Mr.. Schurz, and previously limited by Mr..
Sumner, concerning the tendency of the Ie-
groes to the West Indies and the ultimate
probability of a negro confederation there,
viii command the thoughtful consideration of
statesmen. We do not include in that category
the superserviceable bIawlors who not long
ago made a night in the Senate chamber
hideOus by brutal attacks upon a member who
chose to do his duty as he understood it. 1t
was not by such follies that the Republican
party was built up; nor is its continued
power to be assumed without their repudia-
ton. We hold the present action of the SEN
ate precisely right ; we regard the amendment
of the House as wise and needful cOnces-
sion and we hope to see the result accepted
as an end of strife.
Year: 1871

dcnoy, and conGdes TO him his conviction TINT,
"as n soldier, Grant is failure" Notwith-
standing the generally acquicscent mood OF the
Congressman, he is hardly prepared TO go this
length, and intimates TO his interlOcutor that
possibly little delibcration may lead him to
q different conclusion. But the unahashcd
IIodnctt instantly takes refuge in the alterna-
tive proposition that " if he is not a failure as
Z" q soldier he at least is as President" which
valuable opinion the Congressman likewise
silently rejects, and wonders, doubtless, from
what quarter of the sky bore SD prodlslous
and pOrtentous has rained upon him.


The most momentous utterance ofsMr. Hod-
nett, however, is that in which he signifies his
purpose of Withdrawing from the Republican
party. The party can stand good deal, but
we doubt whether it can stand that. we
really hope that some arrangement VIII be
made with Hodnett by means OF which the
organization may still retain his valuable as
sociation and cooperation. Dakota is very
important place, and one which needs the
ablest kind of assessment. How could the
party there be kept together without the
cohesive influence of IIodnetts character and
the inspiring slogan Of Hodnetfs eloquent
yoiceq On the whole, we think ho had better
get back there as soon as possible. lie is a
nice man, doubtless, but he does Mt shine to
advantage here.
Year: 1871

Judge BlatcbfOrd has at last rendered de-
cisiOn in the case of the Florida, seized some
time ago under suspicion that she was fitting
out as a Cuban privateer. The Government
failed in every effort to show that the arma-
ment found on board was intended for use
against the Spanards while there was strong
corroborative proof Of the purpose to sell the
arms and munitions of war at Vera Cruz. 1t
was in fact admitted by Gen. Darr, the owner
of the vessel, that he expected to dispose OF
the cargo to Cuban sympathizers at Vera Cruz,
and against his right to do this the Govern
meut could urge nothing. The Court has
further decided that there is no prohibition III
law of the shipment of arms and war NUM-
tions to any country in unarmed vesseis,-a
Judgment not indeed new, for the Cabinet
unoficially. declared such policy three or four
months ago, but one well worthy of formal
reitoration at this time.


1t is proper enough and wise, we suppose,
that this Government pending its claims
against England growing out OF the escape or
armed vessels from her ports should err on
the side of too great vigilance IN OBTAINING
alleged privateers. But it is evident that the
Spanish agents in this country have been able,
in this instance, by sldllful management, TO
delay for many weeks a decision which ought
to have been reached at once. And it is
chiefly owing to the fact that the principle
which has now been clearly and distinctly
enunciated was not previously understood that
this delay has occurred. From the irresponsible
persons instigating and procuring the seizure
of his vessel, Gen. Darr, doubtless, can obtain
no legal redress, though We cannot appreciate
the justice which permits government or its
agents to make charges of this kind without
fear of penalty in case of failure to sustain
them. We protested against it at the time;-
the result shows that our protest was deserved,
and should have been needed.


The decision has grave interest for all friends
of the Cuban cause, and those earnest in the
desire to aid the patriots will not fail TO OBJ
serve its bearing. The right to fit out block
ade-runners is practically conceded by the
decision, and unarmed vessels loaded with
munitions of war or other supplies for the
insurgents of Cuba cannot be detained, as the
Florida was Illegally held, by process of law
on complaint of the Spanish authorities. The
Cuban Junta in this country long ignorantly
bent its little energy to fitting out Illegal en-
terprses to prey upon Spanish commerce at
sea. Its wiser successors may now without
fear of opposition fit out such vessels as the
Hornet which has lately been successful as a
blockade-runner, and thus add to the strength
of their struggling friends on fhe Island. And
that it is the better policy OF the Cubans to
add to their own power on shore rather than
to destroy that of their enemy at sea, all who
know their necessities will readily concede.
Year: 1871

The Book Committee of the Methodist Epls-
copal Book Concern is to begin to-day the in-
vestigation of the charges against DR.. Lanahan
for exposing the alleged frauds in the manage
ment of that institution, and the interest
throughout the whole extent Of this great and
powerful body of Christians is intense as to
the revelations and the result 1t is whispered
that there is a disposition on the part OF the
majority of the Book Committee to keep the pro-
ceedings secret. We suggest to these gentle
men that the day for secrecy is past. They
have suffered too much in tho public estima-
ton, through stunning the light, already; the
sooner and the fairer they face 1t now the
better for them md for the Church whose in
terests in part they have in charge.
Year: 1871

The celebration tonight, in the Academy OF
Music, of Free and United Italy, by her
sons resident among US and her many ad-
mirers, is an event with which every American
can sympathize-a meeting which every friend
of national progress may feel proud to attend.
The land of song aud of art, of history and
romance, the old-timo center Of civilization
and religion, and to-day free and one, presents
n spectacle which may well kindle the warm
est eloquence and the brightest hopes. On our
second page will be found letters from various
statesmen and other prominent citizens, which
indicate the high estimate of the new era
opening before Italy entertained by the wisest
and best of our people. The meeting is GER
tain to be imposing and enthusiastic, and we
are glad to notice that ladies, too, are invited
and expected to be present.
Year: 1871

1t seems that the Gentiles in Utah do not
wish to see the Territory admitted as State
at present, and declare that the scheme lately
submitted in the Senate looking to that end
was urged in the interest of brigham Young,
who hopes thas to retain his power. He GER
tainly cannot long WELD influence if the laws
of the United States continue to be admins
tered as they are at present, and it is wiser
that the social revolution now agitating the
community of Salt Lake City should be con-
cluded before the Territory becomes State.
Year: 1871

not the fault of the City Fathers, however,
that the Schools have not been ruincd like the
Police and other organizations, for they have
persistently voted away moneys which right
fully belonged to the Educational fund, and
which ought to have gone to the support OF
the public instead of private and sectaran
schools. The report of the Superintendent
Just issued and published on our second page,


is encouraging as showing not only increased
attendance and enlarged accommodations but
greatly improved system of instruction.
There is no reason, other than that noticed,
which should prevent the Public Schools OF
New York from becoming tho best i'll the
country, for they are cheerfully and Literally
supported. We suppose we ought to be con
tent, however, with knowing that the Schools
are net deteriorating under their present
mana cement,
Year: 1871

The principle that the dealers in Intoxicating
liquors should be held legally responsible for
the evil consequences that directly ensue from
the traffic has often been presented by writer's
on intemperance; but that principle has been
generally rejected hitherto as impracticable.
Mr.. Lawrence of Ohio, however, proposes to
try it in the District of Columbia and in
the Territories of the United States. His
bill, introduced in the House on the
4th inst, and referred to the Commit
tee on the District of Columbia, pro-
vides that every wife, child, parent,
guardian, husband, employer, or other person
who shall be injured in person, property,
means of support, or otherwise, by any in
toxicated person, or by reason of the intoxica-
ton of any person, directly OF indirectly, shall
have right of action against any person or
persons who shall, by selling or giving any in
toxicating liquor, or otherwise, have caused or
contributed to such intoxication, or shall have
caused in whole or in part, the intoxication
of such person or persons. In any such
action, moreover, the plaintiff shall have q
right to recover past, prospective, and e1em-
plary damages. The owner or lessee of
any building which is used with his knowl-
edge for the sale of intoxicating drinks,
is also made Jointly liable with the
seller for damages resulting from the traffic
The money recovered by any wife in any
action under the law is to be her sole and
separate property. Amy sale or gift of intoxi-
eating liquors by the lessee Of any premises,
resulting in damage, is to work a forfeiture
of the lease 1t will be easy to rail against this
bill as nero fanatcism, but who will under
take to show that the principles on which it
rests is unsoundH Why should not those who
fatten upon the profits of the liquor traffic be
compelled to bear the responsibility of their
own chosen work :
Year: 1871

The Cattle Commissioner of this State re-
ports that the disease now prevalent among
our herds was brought from Canada. There
is pending in Congress a resolution directing
inquiry into the subject, which, for the sake of
the important dairy and agricultural interests
generally of New-York and the North-East,
ought to be promptly acted upon. The report
of the Commissioner has grave interest for all
milk consumers, and it behoves the Sanitary
Inspectors of the city to see that impure milk
and butter are not sold to our people.
Year: 1871

The remarkable trial which has been in
progress at Binghamton for several days ended
yesterday in the conviction of the prisoner.
The circumstances of the crime, as well as the
character of the murder, have invested the
proceedings with unusual interest. The YER
dict viii surprise no one who has read closely
the overwhelming evidence of guilt presented
by the DrOsecutiOn
Year: 1871

1t is not expensive to make a. pond, where
through hollow or swamp. OF course, the
size of the pond depends somewhat upon the
lay of the land and the quantity of water in
the stream. Sometimes fifty dollars spent on
dam will flow fifty acres or more. Often the
the ponds are already made for reservoirs or
milling purposes, and are Just as good for
raising fish as if they were constructed ex-
pressly for that purpose. Ifa brook is already
stocked with trout, they will multiply much
faster with the aid of pond Nothing need
be done but to stop fishing in the brook, and
let the trout multiply for three or four years.


They will increase faster if you supplement
natural by artificial breeding. Ten thousand
young fry put into the brook every spring, will
help the stock very much. You can raise the
fry yourself, or buy them, as suits your means
and convenience. 1t is merely question OF
dollars and cents. In brooks and ponds,
stocked with other fish than trout, we have no


hesitation in recommending the Black Bass
(Grystes nigricdns) for all northern waters.
This fish has been thoroughly rested, in many
experiments, for over twenty years, and is ad-
| mitted by all sportsmen to be unsurpassed as
| a game fish. 1t is many times more prolific
than the trout, and will make fine fishing in
less than half the time. 1t grows much more
| rapidly, and i'll three years from the egg you
get one and two pound fish. In old ponds,
where feed is abundant, they are frequently
taken weighing from four to six pounds.
They will hold their own amid the most de-
structive fresh water fishes Many claim


that the flesh is quite as good as that of the


trout and salmon. All we claim for it is,
that it is an excellent table fish, good enough
for anybody. In any well stocked water it re-
quires no feeding The owner has only to
put in his adult Black Bass, and they will
take care of themselves, and make money for
him while he sleeps. Scores of ponds in the
Northern and Eastern States have been stock
ed with this fish, and we are yet to hear Of
any dissatisfaction. We know of one forty
acre pond, stocked two years ago, that is now
valued at $4,000, and it will probably pay the
interest ON that sum as long as fish run.
Year: 1871

/ The San Francisco Bulletin publishes the
following statement made by William S. Hine
who was recently arrested there for the rob-
berry of the Great Darlington Bank, Massa-
chusetts:


Twas in the harrington Bank over three
years. The first two years / kept mighty
straight, but at the end of that time got in
with set of young fellows and they were of
that cless that spent money freely. In time I
went on heavy ''spree," and was called up
by the President. He then told me that if /
ever made mistake again, should be dis
year all went well with me, Last October
got in with the ''boys" again and went off on
another ''spree." On Friday, the
Goth of October, the cashier informed
me that when the President returned,
he would report. President Dodge was alb
sent, and / knew that when he returned all
would be over with me and would lose my
character. A month or so before l had an
offer from another bank of a position at S4O0
per month, and L knew that this would ruin
my chance of getting it. sat down, consid-
cred the whole matter, and determined on
the course would take. The President was
to return on Monday, the 23d of October, and
my work had to be done quickly. Iknew the
combination that would open the safe, and
on Saturday night l went to the bank, opened
tile safe, and cleared it of all available means.
1t being Saturday evening" knew that the
bank would not open until Monday morning,
and made the most Of my time. l was not
as smart as might have been, and here l am,
have no fear of the future, as my relatives
are rich and influential enough to settle my
case. but am sensitive regarding the loss of
my character.
Year: 1871

How TO Cook A HAM.-The late General
Winfield Scott, an acknowledged authority in
culinary art, was of the opinion that few cooks
knew how to cook ham, because they did
not boil it until soft enough to be eaten with
a spoon! A great artist once told the writer
never to serve a ham under one year old; it
was then to be soaked all night in soft water,
and if possible, running water; it was to be
put on the fire in large pot Of cold water
Year: 1871

Among other visitors in the
city, drawn hither by the attrac-
tions Of the State Fair, is that
able journalist and uncompromis-
ing Democrat, Major McCranie,
of the OUACHITA TELEGRAPH
published at Monroe, La. The
section OF the State where the
circulate is populat-
cd by an energetic and prosperous
people, who keep themselves
posted with regard to the mar
kcts of the country, and their
trade is very valuable one. Our
merchants can employ no better
medium of communication with
the planters of North Louisiana
than the paper above named. st.
Louis is making great efforts to d-i
vert from Now Orleans the trade OF
that portion of the State, and we
are likely to lose much of it un-
less we can offer the same induce.
mcnts. Major McCranie will re


main in the city for several days
We acknowledge the courtesy o


Il call from him-Ber.
Year: 1871

nine northern latitude almost
without any difficulty, and it was
only the want of provisions that
prevented us from going further
north.


The probable cause of this IA
vorable state of the ice in the
sea of Nova Zembla in the au-
tumn appears to be the Gulf
stream. From the collection and
comparison of all previous OBJ
servations this cannot, however,
be said as certain, but only as
probable. In favor of our opin-
ion we may mention the fact
that in this high latitude the tenn
perature of the water in Septem-
Der is three to five degrees high
er than that of the aic; also the
frequency of fog, the stream to
the northeast, on the coast of
Nova Zembla, the characteristic
blue color of the Gulf stream,
and tho extraordinary number of
small animals. In the begin
ming of September the Gulf
stream seems to leave the coast
of Nova Zembla, and to appear
further west, or perhaps to ex-
tend itself over a much larger
space. This stream of warm
water is not equally deep, and
loses power as it extends further
north. One of tho most note
worthy facts is the large number
of whales in the sea Of Nova
Zembla. The scientific expert
ments made during our voyage
consisted in the observations of
tho temperature of the surface of
tho water, in regular meteorolo-
gical researches at different
depths, in geological examina-
tions of collections of stones and
plants, etc.
Year: 1871

a good woman never grows
old. Years may go over her head,
but if bcnevolcucc and virtue
dwell in heart, she is as cheerful
as when the springs of life first
opened to her view. When we
look upon a good woman, we
never think of her agc-she looks
as charming as when the rose of
youth first bloomed upon her
check. That rose has not faded
yet; it will never fade. In her
neigbborhood she is tho friend
and benefactor in the church the
devout worshipper and excmpla-
ry Christian. Who does not love
and respect the woman who has
passed her days in acts of kind
ness and mercy-whO has been
the friend Of man and God
whose whole life has boon scene
of kindness and love, q devotion
of love and religion We repeat,
such a woman cannot grow old.
She will always be fresh and
bouyant in spirits, and active in
humble deeds of mercy and be-
nevolencc. IF the young lady
desires to retain the bloom and
beauty of youth, let her not yield


to tho sway of fashion and folly ;
let her love truth and virtue +;
and to tho close of life she will
retain those feelings which now
make life appear garden OF
sweets ever fresh and ever new
Year: 1871

The people of the city and State,
in their election of yesterday,
proclaimed their adhesion to the
Divine mandate Numbered from
Sinai-"Thou shalt not steal :"
This is the meaning, this tho NOR
al of the verdict, which had very
little reference to party politics.
Reconstruction - Suffrage-Pro-
tection-Civil Service Reform
the next Presidential contest
each and all are we'll in their
way but the people of our State
thonght little, and those of tho
city nothing at all of them. .
Let the full meaning of this ver-
dict be realized.-N. Y. Tribune.
Year: 1871

Every day demonstrates clearly that liver complaint
in all its distressing FORMS be controlled and cured with


out difficulty Inconvenience 1t is obstinate disease,
but its obsnacy is not proof against the pernacous
dial and restorative operation of osette Stomach Bters
That genial corrective cOmpes The organ n do its duy 1t


must secrete regularly and BEAUTIFULLY under the influence
of the Bitters Their action brings it back from
beon into perfect harmony with the laws of health II
there is costiveneas it dappears If there
backache it if the skiH and the whites of the eyes
nged with superuous bile, they their natural
hue if the appetite is gone it returns If the digestion is
impaired it is restored in brief whatever the symptoms


the complaint may be- and whatever the phase has assumed


is certain Such the uniform effects this prepa
ration where bilious disease has been already oped
in where there is merely constitutional tendency


liver complaints it may be prevented throughout life by the
regular in small quantities, of this palaabe aatdote
These proven facts should be seriously pondereor
rather they should be promptly acted uponby all persons
of bilious habits Mar Aim
Year: 1871

INDIAN CREEK.-By a private letter received
from Mr. R. Sillcox, we learn that for some time
past his quartz mill has been running and that
be intended cleaning up this week, but that he
sdid not expect it to turn out much as he had


been crushing refuse rock for the purpose of
getting the copper plate in good order to catch


The gold when he commenced on the better
quality of rock. Since receiving the letter from


Mr. Silcox, we have been informed that he did
" clean up" and the proceeds were great deal
larger than he anticipated. Silcox writes that
y he thinks he has " one of the best things in the


state," and we sincerely hope he has.
Year: 1871

TRINITY RIVER SALMON. oN.-Cbarley Schoppe and
'Stenmuller again propose trapping salmon this
season to supply Trinity people. 1t will be re-
membered that last year they sold the best fish
ever brought to town at greatly reduced rates.
The way its done explains everything The fish
are caught in trap and kept alive. When the
weather is warm Stcinmuller leaves MILESTONE
Bar for Weaver about 3 O'Clock, A. M, and is
here before breakfast time. Consequently, the
fish are fresh and COOL
Year: 1871

TENACIOUS OF LIFE.-We were this week told
the following instance of remarkable tenacity OF
life in young chicken Mrs. Flowers, of
Canon Creek, has a chicken that when about
three days old was attacked by the old hen and
severely pecked by her, the skull seeming badly
broken and life extinct. This was about three
O'Clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Flowers little
boy, coming across the dead Bird took it for a
playthng, carrying it around the yard and
house by its head amusing himself with it and
handling it he would toy. At times the
dog would jerk it out of his hands and run off
with it, the little boy would get it back again
and thus chicky was handled and banded about
until night, showing no signs of life. At night,
when the children were going to bed, the little
girl took the luckless chicken into bed with her.
After the family were all a-bed, Mrs. Flowers
was surprised by hearing the chicken crying
out from her daughters couch. After hours oi
unconsciousness and subjection to usage OF
the roughest sort, the bird revived and the next
day was running around with its fellows as
lively as any of them.