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Year: 1870

WALKING EaEcr.-Walking erect not
only adds to the manliness Of appearance, r
but develops the chest and promotes the
general health in a high degree, be-
cause the lungs, being relieved Of tho
pressure made by having the head down-
ward and bending the chest in, admit. the
air freely and fully down to their very bot
tom. If an effort of the mind is made to
throw the shoulders back, a feeling Of
tiredness and awkwardness is soon ex-
perienccd, or it is forgotten. The use Of
braces to hold up the body is necessarily
pernicious, for there can be no braces
which do not press upon some part Of the
person more than is quite natural, hence
it cannot fail to impede injdriously ths
circulation ofthat part. But were there.
none Of these objections, the brace would
adapt itself to the bodily position, like q!
hat or shoe, or new garment, and would I
cease to be a brace. ,,ssa1I


To seek to maintain an erect position, st
to recover it when lost, in manner which
is at once natural, easy aud efficient, II ii
only necessary to walk habitually with thsp
eyes fixed on an object ahead, little


higher than your own, the eve of a house,
the top Of mans hat, or simply keep
your chin little above the horisontali
line, or, it will answer to walk With yoars
hands behind you; if either Of thessll
things are done, the necessary, easy aud
legitimate effect is to relieve the chest from
pressure the air gets in more easilyy de-
velops it more fully, and permsatesi tho
lungs more extensively, causing q morssl
perfect puri6cation Of the blood, impartiuy
higher health, more color to the cheek,
and compelling throwing-out Of the toes.
To derive the highest benefit from walk
ing, hold up the head, keep the mouth
shut and move briskly. 80 .islsss 5s
Year: 1870

CARO- FALLS Dec. 8, 1870.


On the Both of November last Sammy Walter New
ELL of s. A. Newell, ito Falls aged eight years
five months and "a days, found dead in the Man
towoc river, about about forty rods below the mill
He in the habit of playing with other boys the
old mill and the last words he spoke in the
hearing of his companions these, "I'll hide
this time where you can't find me-" His companion
after seeking till he thought he could not discover
his hiding place. supposed tina he had returned to his
fathers house to disappoint his expectations as on
former occasions. His parents not knowing where
he had been, supposed that he might either be
at one of the neighbors houses or had gone away
with some companion Not returning to dnuer, they
became still more alarmed, and went to seek him
On learning the particulars from the boy with whom
he played, they went to the river and his hat ly
ing the in the channel. Shortly after his
hand seen on the surface of the water and thus
the sad fact evident. The intelligence took the
community by surprise, and deep of the brew
ity and uncertainty of life thrilled their minds. Con
dolence visible every countcnance present al
the funeral services: and deep sympathy has taken
possession of the hearts of ,aaeF- Being the only
death is most deeply regretted by his parents and
will be long remembered So
Year: 1870

The following names are of those at
tending the upper department, who
have, during the third month of the
term. received standing of eighty five
OF upwards, in every study pursued The
marking is on O scale of lnO.
Year: 1870

ana even went so far to pledge her
iewelry with the hotel proprietor for the


board Back they started for New York,


she having confidence Ill him again, aud


placing The three trunks she bad III hi


charge. As they were Approaching New


York be gave tue three checks to hrr aud
in an innocent way said. There the
three checks for cur trunk. aud you bad
better give the III to the baggage man and
| let him take your trunks to the house, H.
/ will not be able to go with you after
placing you in q carriage as [ have some
( important business TO attend to" This
seemed satisfactory enough to the wife


who repaired 10 her room and waited the
appearance of her trunks anu husband


but no trunks or husband appeared, th'


only arrival being that of the hat box, um


brella and bundle. Where the trunk
and tie husband is the question the lad


would like solved. She waited i've days
Year: 1870

STILL IT COMES The flow of European
capital to this country continues in steady
stream. The grand upheaval of ell the trans
atlantic empires which is likely to follow the
Franco Prussian war and its unexpected es-
tablishment of republic in France is start
ling the wits of the rich men, whose treasures
would be in jeopardy in the grand convulsion
which threatens the Old World. The young,
vigorous republic of the New World presents
the safest re fuge for timid capital, and hence
we find the Canadian banks constantly trans
ferring money to Wall street for the account Of
their London correspondents. The investment
is not bad one. 1t will make money for the
owners aud for us too.
Year: 1870

GREATER THAN OLD RoMR-The new Rome
which will rise up from the ruins of old Rome
as the capital of young Italy. In this glorious
position we expect that during the living gen.
GRAFTON the Eternal City will be more than
doubled in it's population and will become one
of the brightest and most beautiful cities OF
Europe
Year: 1870

Season.


The celebrated German tragfdiennc, Marie
Seebach, was very warmly received by large
audience, mostly comprised of her own coun-
try people, at the Fourteenth street theatre
last night Considering that the character of
Gretchen is not quite leading part in Goethe's
dramatic poem, which was conceived with the
idea of Mephistopheles as the hero, Madame
Seebach made very splendid impression in
the two great scenes in the la st act, where the
qualities of an actress of very high order
are demanded and can be best displayed. 1t
was here, too, that the enthusiasm of the au-
dience woke up and put the seal of approba-
ton upon the df6utante. Another evidence
of how sterling worth is valued in this COM
munity was the cordial recognition of See
bach's tragic power as exhibited in the chapel
scene and the final mad scene last night, than
which nothing could have been finer. We
have no doubt that in all the theatres where q
high class of the drama is represented by re-
spectacle talent in the present season the
patronage Of the public will be literally dis
pensed. As we have said before, the pro-
misses of really good theatrical season are
hopeful. Commencing with tragsdienne
like Seebach and an unrivalled singer like
Nilsson, we have reason to expect from the
managers such material, both in plays and
players, as can alone be acceptable to the
public.
Year: 1870

THE SPIRIT OF THE DEMooRAoY.-Not since
the days Of silas Wright has such degree Of
enthusiasm been awakened in the democratic
ranks of the State of New York as that which
saluted the denomination Of Governor Hoff-
man at Rochester on Wednesday last. Not
only were hundred guns fred in the place of
his nativity-New York city-but all over the
State the thunder Of artillery and the sparkle
and glow of fireworks proclaimed the endorse
ment of the people. Governor Hoffman has,


therefore, a splendid ''send-of" 1t is some
what different with the republican candidate
for Governor, General Woodford, who heads
ticket that is received with icicle coolness by
even its own supporters in the interior of the
State. Hoffman has the inside track, and we
have no reason as yet to change. the opinion
we expressed some time ago-namely, that he
will be reelected by seventy thousand majority.
Year: 1870

A WASTE OF TIME AND MoNEY-The time
and money expended by ''the Young Demo
cracy" in their late trip to Rochester It
reminds us Of the last leap of Sam Patch at the
Same place, from which he never rose again.
Year: 1870

Just before it adjourned the Legislature
OF Mississippi passed what it designated a
"Revenue bill" Alcorn approved its ac-
ton, and the bill is therefore law It is
IN fine measure providing for the whole
sale robbery of the people of the State
for the purpose of rewarding office holders
and enriching the leaders of the Black
Republican party.


There is one feature of this Revenue
law to which we wish to call special atten-
ton. 1t is that section of it which regu-
lates the tax on liquor dealers. According
to this section the tax on liquor dealers Of
every grade is now Just two hundred dol
lars, Any one wishing to sell liquor, by
retail or wholesale, IS privileged to do so
by paying a license of 5000 Municipal
authorities are positively prohibited from
imposing tax for any purpose. The re-
suit of this arrangement will be the imme-
date upspring of innumerable grog shops
IN every city, town and village in the
State. We shall probably have a dozen
or two IN Columbus. This is the design of
the law. Revenue is what Is wanted, and
to secure 1t the Legislature put the tax at
a figure which would induce as many as
possible to pay it by the prospects of ma
king money from the retail of mean
whisky


Here is an instance of the law-making
power of the State deliberately compoun-
ding with vice; entering into an alliance
with it for mutual beneit-the law max
ing power obtaining for its share valua-
bic consideration in the shape of a tax,
and vice securing for its reward unlimited
and unrestrained license. The arrange
ment is at the expense of virtue, religion
and morality, and the order, well-being
and good name of society. As innumera-
BILE grog-shops will spring up all over the
State, competition will be increased in pro-
portion, and as a consequence, the price Of
liquor will go down; it will be within the
reach of every body. Of course importa-
ton from abroad will be increased, greater
demands will be made upon the distilleries,
home and foreign, and the consumption
will be greater. Is it reasonable to assert
that the record of crime will be augment
ed, and that the pauper list will swell to
an alarming extent? Just such laws have
produced such effects elsewhere, and they
will produce them Columbus Dem.
1Ecc
Year: 1870

AT the Radical State Convention at
Columbia, South Carolina, which was in
session several days last week Hon" R.
B. Elliott, colored, demanded that the
Congressional delegation from the State
should be divided, so as to have three ne
groes and three whites The white carpet
baggers and scalawags were not pleased
with the idea The question naturally
comes up, will the Radicals at the 3Oth OF
August convention place a colored man in
nomination on the county or assembly
ticket. We venture to say that if a ne
gro would ask for a nomination he would
be snubbed and rejected The colored
citizen ought to raise and demand his
inalienable rights in the August conven-
tiOr1
Year: 1870

a Northern paper suggests that Chinese
laborers might be needed in the South to
take the place of the negro. But we don't
want them. The negro is giving place to
achite men almost as rapidly as could be
desired. We would say to our Northern
cotemporary that white men can work our
cotton fields-they are doing it all over the
South far more successfully than the ne
gro. The receipts of cotton at rail road
depots in negro districts-where the negro
eponderates-have fallen off more and
more each year since the war, while they
have as steadily increased in white dis
tricts-that is where white men are the
plow- holders. Let Wendell Phillips put
this significant fact in his pipe and smoke
it. The South is bound to be a WHITE
MANS COUNTRY - Columbus Democrat,
Mss.
Year: 1870

NEGRO suffrage in Missouri does not
seem to please the Radicals. They can
manage the negroes and keep them in
line, but the white men are constantly
leaping the enclosure. To be sure, the ne
groes all vote the Radical ticket, but the
result is that enough white men leave
them and join the Democrats to defeat
them handsomely. There was local cleo
ton at Louisiana, Pike county, Missouri,
on the Dist, for Clerk of the City Council ;
and as the Radical strength in the place
had been increased by the addition of $50
colored voters, it was confidently expected
they would elect their man. But they
did not He was beaten by John D.
1hurmond, Democrat, by a majority OF
thirty-two All the negroes but two vo-
ted for Rodgers, Radical, but all the white
people did not.
Year: 1870

MEN, if not too lazy, live sometime
till they are so, and destroy the time a
good deal as follows: The first 80 years
they spend throwing stones at a mark
the second 80 they spend examining the
mark to see where the stones hit, and the
remainder is divided in cursing the stone
throwing business and nursing the rheu-
matism.


This settling down and folding our arms
and waiting for something to turn up, is
Just about as rich a speculation as GOING
out into 400 acre lot, sitting down on a
sharp stone, with pail between our knees.
MIXED" -'>' y
Year: 1870

THE necessary negotiations have been
consummated with the Chinese Emigra-
ton Society in San Francisco, and the
first installment of Chinese for st. Louis
will number about three hundred almond
eyed sons of the fowery kingdom. The
housekeepers who have joined in this
movement recognize the fact that house
servants are exceedingly scarce, and that
there is a vacuum to be filled in this
species of labor without in the least inter-
fering with any existing class of laborers.
They must have reliable servants for
washing, cooking and other housework,
and they regard the Chinese as entirely
capable of filling the void.
Year: 1870

The Radicals are decidedly disappointed
IN the result of the election in Kentucky
on Monday last With the additional
voters under the 18th Amendment, they
expected to carry the State, and with It
they expected row at almost every cleo
ton precinct between the white and color
ed voters. The election passed off peace
ably all over the State, and the result is a
Democratic triumph in all parts of Ken
lucky yet heard from. There is some
grumbling over the colored voters. n
considerable number of whom voted the
Democratic ticket.
Year: 1870

This well known actor died on Tuesday morning in
the city OF Chicago after few weeks illness. MIR.
Jordan was born in the city Of Baltimore served
an apprenticeship in the composing room Of the
Baltimore sun He did not long continue at the
early years OF his professional career he was quite
successful and starred throughout the country In
company with his wife, most estimable lady. His
line OF business that OF the leading characters
in nearly oil OF the standard plays. During later
years he played low comedy parts but subsequently
who were acquainted with deceased will bear testl-
mony to his character as an. upright, generous
warm-hearted man, good father, o kind husband
and q true friend Mr. Jordan was about nftY-twO
years Of age at the time Of his death.
Year: 1870

Patrick Cannon, residing somewhere In York Vile,
yesterday applied to Justice Coulter for q warrant
for the arrest OF his wife and his two sons Patrick
and Thomas, whom he charged with cOnspiring 10
take his life. lie said he had been suffering from
delirium tremens, to cure which physi
clan had prescribed something for him. When
up his wife went to the druggist to get another dose
aud told him to snake II stronger as the first
thinks his wife wanted to poison him. He also
swore that after he had partaken OF portion Of this
second prescription he spent the night in terrible
agony, ana he was certain that q strong
mixture OF poison was In the dose he
had taken and administered to him for the
purpose of killing him. The foregoing charges have
not III reality any foundation, probably and are only
the crazy fancles OF deranged mind; but in order
to be certain about the matter Justice Coulter issued
summons for the vile and sons to appear at court
this morning and give an explanation.
Year: 1870

ing their efforts in reaching the source. OF the
FIRE from the outside For a time their efforts
seemed futile, but finally the Chicago threw Its
inch-stream bodily into the windows on the fifth
floor and the 7. b. Brown, moment after, sent
it's Ia inch stream above that, clear upon the
roof topping the sixth floor. At this result a
hearty cheer burst from the crowd, and cries of
''Good, good, rang from every tongue. This
applause was an evidence of the value the citi-
zens of Chicago place upon the Opera House.
A fire in an ordinary establishment, even had
the streams reached the eighth floor, would not
have called forth such manifestations of enthu-
siasm.


The curtain had just risen on the transforma-
tion scene, and the attention of all in the audi
torium was concentrated upon the glittering
spectacle, when some idiot raised the cry of
"Firel" In an instant there was rapid rush
towards the places of egress CONSERVATION
was depicted plainly upon the countenance of
nearly every one. few, however, retained
their presence of mind, and, in stentorian tones,
exhorted the frightened people to pass out
quietly, as there was no danger. The same
assurance was given from the stage. Almost in
simultaneously with the alarm, the State street
doors were thrown open, and the audience, to
some extent quieted by the assurances of safety,
passed out in that direction. There were only
400 or 500 people in the house, and it cleared
in q very few minutes. Had there been a
crowded attendance, there would probably have
resulted fearful loss of life and limb.
Year: 1870

Special Despatch to The Eueni,,g Telegraph


WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-The following impor-
tant order in regard to Navy Paymasters has
been issued by Secretary Robeson:-


'In the event Of the death OF Paymaster on duty
of his being pronounced by competent medical
authority to be deranged disabled in mind body
to such an extent as to seriously ncapacitate him
for the performance OF his duties, the commanding
officer Of the vessel or station to which he has been
or is attached shall Immediately take possession of
the keys Of the safe and store-rooms Of such Pay


master, and report all the facts in the case to the
senior officer present, which latter official SHALL
without delay, direct a board of officers to take
inventory OF the money and stores then on hand !;
and shall appoint suitable person to take charge of
the same, and to perform the duties OF such Pay
master until otherwise directed by competent authO-
rity. The senior officer present shall also
appoint another suitable person to COM
plete the vouchers, transfer the accounts, close
up the books, and to have the custody OF the
same, and OF all papers necessary to the complete
settlement of the accounts OF such Paymaster and
to be responsible for their proper transmission to the
department. Both the above-named appointees
shall be present when the above inventories are
taken and shall be furnished with copies thereof,
which copies, duly certified shall be considered sat
isactory vouchers for the money and stores thus
certaned to be on hand. II such Paymaster, while
OF sound mind, shall have nominated In writing the
vouchers and other papers, and to complete the ac-
counts as above mentioned the senior officer
present shall, unless manesly contrary to the pub
lie interest, conform to such nomination. and shall
inform the department, without delay OF his entire
action in the NATTER
Year: 1870

"A speculative mania is in full swing at
Naples, under a form whict is remarkable for
its simplicity and attractiveness, as well as for
the universal ruin which the bursting of the
bubble is sure to cause. Some years ago, when
gold was at premium of Is per cent q certain
fast-livng nobleman, of the name of Ruffo
Scilla, who had run through his patrimony, hit
upon the device of offering to pay in gold at par
in twenty days for all loans made to him in
paper. There was at once rush OF lenders
eager to press advances upon him at q rate of
interest which was really equivalent to above 200
per cent. per annum and the continuing supply
enabled him duly to keep his word. When gold
fell to premium of per cent, he enlarged the
time for repayment to q month"; but the crowd
of lenders still continued. The civil authorities
grew alarmed, and applied to Scilla for informa-
ton as to the principle of his operations. He
replied that he fulfilled his obligations pune
tually, and therefore was not subject to interfe-
renee of the law, and declined to accede to the
request for further explanation. The Cardinal


Archbishop next menaced him with
accommodation unless he desisteC. But
religious, any more than of any civil, offense.


large proportion of his clients consisted of


religious persons and corporations, who were


rapidly enriched by the process; aud he conde-


scended TO explain that it was by Bourse specu-
lations he made the money by which he was
enabled to carry on a system profitable to him
self and his creditors. The archbishop reported


the matter to the congregation of the holy Office,
and that body by rescrpt declared Signor Sclas
proceedings legitimate, and authorized all eccle-


sastical persons to lend their money on the
| terms he offered. This sanction gave new inn
petus to the trade, and competition quickly
| sprang up. One Costa offered % per cent. per
| month TO all who would entrust him with their
| money. Other establishments have been opened
| offering still higher rates, and as yet all have


their engagements The lenders, of course, have
| made immense fortunes, and this spectacle


draws more and more eager crowds, consisting


of every class of society, into the vortex. Oh


course the obligations incurred are only made
| good out of the fresh deposits that come in, but


every one is in hopes that he will not be the last


in the race. The Liberal papers in vain warn
| all concerned that the system is a swindle-theiI
| voice is powerless to check a mania which car.


ries the whole population into its net A tre
| mendous crash will come ere long.
Year: 1870

the class against which the statute was directed;
and the intent OF the Lawmakers was evidently 10
lay the axe at the root OF this evil


The argument being closed the Court held the
matter under consideration.
Year: 1870

FLORENCE, November 22.-The re-
turns from the election Of members OF
Parliament are not all received.
Enough are received, however, to war
rant the statement that the Government
is sustained by an immense majority
Year: 1870

bGr Minnesota papers speak Of the
remarkable atmospheric phenomenon expe-
rienced this Summer in that State upon
the sudden changing of the winds. They
experience the chillness of the extreme
north, and 10 fifteen minutes are broiiing
under the heat of torrid cline. They are
not wholly alone in such experience, but
seem to enjoy more than their share OF
those freaks of nature.
Year: 1870

1T Ia earnestly desired that the citizens OF
l Crawford County will meet at the OAK
GROVE CHURCl,on Saturday the 10th day
of July-the third Saturday of the month
for the purpose of more fully organizing the
above association. and further to consider the
prcpriery Of holding Fair during the Fall,
at such period rs may be agreed upon.


Per Order Of the President.
Year: 1870

Two things one is very. sure 10 find Ga
beer-gardens beautiful flowers and q
pavilion for a band Of music. The lnu-
&c draws crowds, for the Germans are


ond Of it, and they have a passion for
flowers.


Yesterday Paul tPowl) put on his long
black coat as a protection against the
evening air, and took August (accent on


econd syllable) and with a party of la
lies and gentlemen, we all went 10 the
Marltz-Hof, one Of the smaller gardens.
some of the party were Germans and
1ve Of them Americans. Theland-ladv
ordered for each one Of us coffee. or
milk, or beer, and each paid for himself
Then she passed around tiny slices Of


AXE while we ate q crumb al a time,
between very small sips of coffee not
coffee with little cream in it. but hot
milk with little coffee in it. The Ger-
man ladies had knitting. Between nib
Ding, slipping, promenading and talking
we made quite an afternoon Of ID. Ia
was Fast Day, and there was no music.
The garden was full Of families doing
Just as we were, but every body talks
quietly. so that if it were not for the hap
py children capering about, one party
would hardly know another was there.
Toward sunset we took August IN g
droschy and drove home through the
beautiful Thiergarren and the Unter
den Linden.


But this is not the half to be told
about beer-gardens and how the people
do in them.