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Year: 1870

colored individual created quite a
sensation on the streets yesterday by new
aud unique outfit, leaning to the Turkish
style in which he was ensconced- As he
psssed through some of our prominent
thoroughbred his makeup was severely
criticised by dsrkies generally who seemed
to think that the newcomer was putting
on airs. One of our leading clothlers talks
about introducing the style for fast young
men.
Year: 1870

now complete in every department of the
trade. Our Goods will be found most
elegant and superb, unexcelled and IN
rivalled in excellence, embracing Foreign
and Domestic Fabrics of the choicest and
test designs, being mostly hand made
and warranted in every instance to give
entire satisfaction. We earnestly invite
the attention of all who desire good goods
which are manufactured with a specia.
view to first-class retail trade.
Year: 1870

The total number of stamps for distilled
spirits issued by the Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue during the past fiscal year
was five million two hundred and twenty
two thousand five hundred, valued at for
ty-seven million one hundred and thirty
nine thousand seven hundred dollars.
Year: 1870

DECLINE IN STOCKS.


The decline IN gold was sharp as to upset the
calculations OF the cques who within the past few
days have ranged themselves SO harmon,ousy on the
ibull' side Of the STOCK market At the opening OF
business prices steady and for some Of the list


tre higher than at the close last evening; ont as
the day progressed and gold s0ftened the market
became heavy and dull This state Of affairs con-
tlnued until after the boards and until late In the
afternoon, when. with the ''break' In gold. stocks
declined about one to one and half per cent. Gu
rious.y enough the sellers were the smaller opera
tors and the outside public, VINO came with the
"hulln movement OF yesterday and who were the
most apprehensve Of the effect OF the decline in gold,
although it is suspected tonight that some of the
took advantage OF the chance TO unload before the
market gave way. the principal cques, however,
are on tho "bu" side for they dared not unload in
80 sensitive market Their Efforts to "cut stocks
loose from goldn have not been so successful. Mad
the latter remained steady their policy would no
doubt nave been the more sagaciOns one; for with
money so easy and abundant the natural drift OF the
stock market would be to higher prices. Their cal
culations have taken little no account OF the effect
OF weak pold have regarded the gold premium as
touched bottom. The decline III the precious metal
has proved too much for them, however, and the
feeling on the street at the close TINS evening
any thing but nattering TO the chances Of the 'bu
SIDE. Still il would be Mighty dangerous 10 90
sshort" OF stocks for the thatas the clques
possess the bulk Of them "bear' movement would
enable them 10 "tWistr the street. The following
table shows the highest and lowest prices oi the
leading speculatiye
Year: 1870

Yesterday was again a busy day at tine Exchange
Salesroom, aud the offerings were quite large the
attendance was considerable and piddlng quite
non Of some West Farms property, being disposed OF
Year: 1870

The regular meeting Of the Dry Goods CLERKS Early
Closing Association was held last evening at Plymp-
ton Hall, Mr. H. ]. Sweatzel In the chair. The re-
ports Of the various standing committees were
adopted with the exception OF that relating to stores
situated In lower Grand street. the chairman stating
that several stores ia that locality were kept open till
q late hour Mr. Louvre offered the following
amendment TO the constitution. which was submitted
for approval:-"No APPROXIMATION OF moneys shall
be made for any purpose except for the legitimate
Workings of the association unless II be In writing
and the same read by the recording secretary at the
regular meeting Of the association previous to action
being taken thereon"


Mr.. Hornidge did not think that much behent
would arise from the adoption OF that amendment
because 1t would retard the prompt payment OF
relief due to members and others entitled thereto
If one OF their number died his widow or survivors
would have to wait many weeks before reliet would
be afforded them. He would therefore suggest that
the following words be added:-"The death OF q
member be excepted"


The meeting then adjourned.


meeting Of female dry goods clerks and the men,
bers OF this association Will be held this evening
for the purpose Of forming association to act IN
conjunction with the male clerks
Year: 1870

WALL srREEf sPEov1ATros AND THE WAR
NEws-As foreseen by the shrewder ananciers
of Wall street, the 'bulls" in gold s.e likely to
encounter in more active money an obstacle
which threatens to rob their speculation Of
much Of its profits. 1t is impossible that
capital all over the world shall remain undis-
turbed by the great commotion in Europe.
The spectators who are running up gold in
the face Of the normal influences Of ooar sound
national credit are beginning to find that in
buying hundred dollars with one dollar the
interest on the former will soon absorb their
diminutive margins. War with Europe means
activity in every workshop and on every corn
and cotton field. Such activity will drain Wall
street Of the funds which the spectators are
now using. et s3
Year: 1870

LIZ the accounts from North Carolina are
true that State is suffering more from the
State militia than she did at any time during
the war. 1t seems hardly credible that such
State when peace is general throughout the
country, and we feel inclined to take the
report with considerable grain of allowance.
Should the accounts be true, however, the
interference of the general government is
needed
Year: 1870

STUPID RuMoRs. Much that is very, very
stupid comes to us by cable as matter of
course. Very little Of it, however, is so
intolerably stupid as the story that Prince
Napoleon is to command force to be landed
for an expedition in Hanover. France has
not soldiers enough to waste them in that
lavish, way
Year: 1870

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-


1t is hoped that your model paper in the exposure
OF political turptude viii do justice to the indigna.
ton OF the nation by publishing the names Of those
congressman who refused by their votes, to extend
Congress one hour, In order to pass the measure
ardently recommended by the President 1t Is right
the people should know the individuals, whether
republican or democrat who have aided to keep our
stunning Interests bound and crippled as they are.
Year: 1870

WHERE Is THE RHINE ?-The ponderous
radical Of the city press informs us that the
advanced guards of the Prussian and French
armies ''still remain on opposite sides of the
Rhine This is one Of the infallible journals
that visits every error of its contemporaries
with the most frightful punishment of correct
ing them
Year: 1870

A RICHMOND (vA.) JUDGE has decided that
the violation of the election law in one ward
of that city nullifes the whole vote, and in
consequence the municipal election in that
city is to be held again. There is such a
thing as OVERRIDING the protection Of the cleo
tion laws, and this decision is a ca Sc in point.
Year: 1870

TURKEY KEEPS HER WEATHER EYE OPEN
The Sultan has called out his reserves and
stopped the telegraph. Why3 Because
neither Russia nor Egypt will probably get
drawn into this Rhine trouble, but while
Europe is busy both the Gar and the Khedive
might have fancies of their own for improving
the government at ConstantinOple.
Year: 1870

CoPPRRHEADs IN PARIS. Is.-There is peace
party In Paris too, just as there was in New
York through all the war; but the clamor of
party hostility does not confuse any one as to
the voice and will of the nation.
Year: 1870

Our SOUTH AMERICAN NEWS, which we
publish on another page, is not devoid of
interest. The Brazilian liberals have sus-
tained loss in the death of the MARQUIS de
Ollnda, who, though an advocate of slavery,
was nevertheless strong advocate of mea-
sures calculated to increase the liberties of
the people. From the figures given in relation
to public education throughout the empire the
exhibit shows how deploraby Brazil is in the
background. The total number of public
schools for primary and secondary education
Is only 1892. From the republics south of
Brazil the news is encouraging. Two Of
General Jordans most prominent leaders have
abandoned him, taking with them one thousand
men, and have Joined the Argentine troops.
This will tend to put an end to the revolution
in Entire Rios.
Year: 1870

The Possibilities OF AN EXTRA SESSION.
The President will apparently not call Con-
gress together just now, for he could not lay
before il anything in regard to the country but
what there was chance to contemplate and
act upon before adjournment. Congress chose
not to act and takes the responsibility, and
the President so far has done his whole duty !;
but we cannot doubt that he will scrutinize
the European situation very closely and con-
vene Congress if any event should occur seem
ing TO call for national action.
Year: 1870

we may go through the world but twill


be very slow,
five listen to all that is said as we go:
wen be worried and fretted, and kept in
For meddlesome tongues must have some


thing to do.
If quiet and modest, you'll have it pre-


sumed
That your humble position is only assum-


ed
You're wolf in sleeps clothing or else


you're fool;
But don't get teXcited-keep perfectly cool.
If generous and noble they'll vent out


their spleen;
You'll hear some loud hints that you're


selfish and mean;
IL upright and honest, and fair as the day,
They'll call you rogue in a sly sneaking


way.
And then if you show the least boldness


of heart,
Or a slight inclination to take your own


part,
They'll call you an upstart conceited and


vain;
But keep straight ahead and don't stop


to explain.
II youl SOdt, VI


your hat,
Some one of course will take notice ofthat,
And hint rather strong you cant pay your


own way;
But don't get excited, whatever they say.
If you dress in the fashion, don't think of


escape,
For they'll criticise then in different


shape;
You're ahead of your means, or your tai


lor's unpaid
But mind your own business-there's
naught to be made.
They'll talk fine before you, but then at
your back,
OfvenOm and SANDER there's snevera lack;
How kind and polite in all that they say,
But bitter as gall when you're out OF the
way.
The best way to do is to do as you please,
For your mind, if you have one, will then
be at ease;
OF course you will meet with all sorts of
abuse,
But don't think to stop thein-it amt any
use,
For people will talk you know, people
will talk,
Oh yes they must talk you know!
Year: 1870

Always say, yes SIR no SIR yes papa.
mo, papa thank you,' mo, thank you
good night good morning Use no
slang terms.


Clean faces, clean clothes, cleane shoes.
clean finger nails, indicate good breeding.
Never leave your clothes about the room.
Have place for everything and every
thing in its place.


Rap before entering room, and never
leave it with your back to the company.


Always offer your seat to lady or old
gentleman.


Never put your feet on cushions chairs
or tables.


Never overlook one when reading or
writing, nor read or talk aloud while 9TH
ers are reading.


Never talk nor whisper at meetings or
public places, and especially in a private
room where any one is singing or playing
the piano


BE careful to injure no ones feelings BY
unkipd remarks. Never Uell tales, make
Year: 1870

There never was greater need for intel
ligent, manly discussion than in the cam
paign on which we have entered. Wo are
upon the threshold of new political era.
with new issues staring us in the face. up
on which men will take sides according
to the light in which they are made to ap-
pear. Of course old prejudices and old
convictions still control vast multitude
of voters, but every year party discipline
is losing its authority, and men are learn
ing to act more upon their own individual
Judgment. In some fami lies and in some
communities voting the Democratic ticket
is habit of life, founded upon some an
cient tradition which has projected itself
into this age of progress, and continued
to live in spite of a thousand deinonstra-
tions of its utter absurdity. But even ira
dition is losing its hold upon the popular
heart, and the spirit of inquiry which is
abroad in the land is no respector of any
particular habit, or custom, or dogma,
merely because it is ancient and was be-
lieved in by large number of people IN
the past ages. These are times for free
thought, free investigation and free action.
Men are eager for instruction, and are not
unwilling to profit by it, although it does
conflict with long established habits and
convictions.


This being the state of the public mind
the best informed and ablcst of the Re
publican statesmen should not hesitate to
enter into the canvass. There never was
more pressing demand for their services,
and never so favorable an opportunity for
making an impression. A large element
has been introduced into the body polite,
uneducated and inexperienced IN all that
pertains to the science of government
The opinions of our newly enfranchlsed
citizens will be in a great measure mould
ed by what they hear from the rostruin
and the stump. They are seeking for in-
formation, and turn out in large numbers
at all our meeting. 1t becomes thcu of
the utmost importance that they should ba
addressed by men of culture and intelli-
gence, and that the first lessons they re-
ceive in political economy should come
from teachers ''who know whereof they
speak" There is not SO much a necessity
for appeals to their patriotism, and to the
immeasurable debt of gratitude they owe
to the Republican party, as there is for
sound instruction in the duties of citizen
ship, the necessity of public and private
virtue, the distinctive doctrines of the par
ty platform, and the leading features Of
the Republican Administration, To such
of our friends af insist on fighting the bat
ties of the present campaign by stirring
up the memories of the past, and claiming
support on account of merits and virtues
that developed themselves nine years ago.
we can only commend this extract from
Senator Schurz's address to the people of
Missouri:


A party cannot live on the glory of its
past achievements alone. 1t cannot quar-
ter itself like an idle and hungry pension
err upon the public crib on the ground that
it has once well deserved of the Republic.
1t must come up to the living exigencics
and obligations of the present and the fu-
ture, or it will 60 under.-Bauimore
dmcricnn
Year: 1870

Will improve an early opportunity to
introduce bill into the House author


izing the President TO carry out the pol
icy of reprisal indicated in his mes.
sage in retaliation for the ssisins OF
Year: 1870

damages of individuals by the Alabama
depredations with q view to their pay
ment by our own government is q pro
ceeding entirely without q precedent
and that if his advice is accepted pre-
cedent will be set for making the Gov
ernment responsible for the reparation
Of damages sustained by our merchant
men by foreign powers as incident to
wars 800


The Sun can find little merit or salts
faction in the message and terms it .
poverty-stricken document.
Year: 1870

On Friday afternoon, gentleman, aged
about thirty-fve, called at the Central Po-


lice Station in Newark, N. J., making in


quiries after little boy who had left his


home and had been missing for several
days. He had lately heard of him in
Brooklyn, and afterwards as being upon a
canal boat on the Morris and Essex canal.
No officer of the force had seen such a bow,


but. at the suggestion Of the gentleman, a
policeman went with him to the dock of the
canal in Newark, 70 make further injuries


As they reached the canal q boat was ap-
preaching, and as it neared the dock boy,
ragged and dirty, was seen upon the
deck When it came still nearer, the
stranger recognised the boy as the one he
was in search of, and the boy also recog-
nized him. The meeting was very affect
ing. The stranger then explained that they
were brothers, and that DR.. King, of Eliza
beth, who was lately arrested for an at
tempted outrage upon little girl, was their
stspfather, and the girl their sister. That
he, the stranger, had been strongly opposed
to the Doctor marrying the mother, and
had left home In consequences; and his
brother, the little boy, had been driven
from home by his stepfather's brutality.
That he had not been able for long time
to learn of the boys whereabouts, but sup.
posed him dead; that when he heard of
the doctors attempted outrage on his sister
he procured revolver and went to EIiza-
beth with the express purpose of shooting
him on sight, but reaching the house only
an hour after the villain had been taken in
to custody. He said that the doctor had
succeeded in spending about $50 be-.
longing to his (the stranger's) mother and
family, in the course of the few mouths
since his marriage.
Year: 1870

A genuine Texas tarantula was captured
on Vine street, near the fruit stand by the
postofice yesterday morning, and, being
safely sealed up in glass jar, was exhibit
ed on Change to the wondering gaze, of
many who had never before seen a spider
of such enormous proportions. It is sup
posed his tarantulaship was concealed in q
cluster of bananas, and thus obtained q
free passage from his southern home. It
is TO be hoped no more such importations
may be made. If not too late we would
suggest to Gen. Schenck to impose such
restrictions upon all articles seeking our
shores as will save us from such visitations
Norway rats it is said came clandestinely
on shipboard. Cholera came over
the sea. The Chinese from the other side
of the sea threaten us with submurgence.
And now q new disturber of the peace
makes his appearance. The one captured
yesterday was fully an inch and half long,
and was as fat as if he had been long faring
sumptuously at some rich mans table. A
good part of his blosted body had lost the
hairy covering that shield the more vital
organs, and his great, graceless, black legs,
as they moved in their prison house, made
one shudder at the feetness with which, if
liberated, they would walk into the peace
of the household.


The poison of this insect is said to be as
deadly as that of the rattlesnake, and will
send o victim to the other world with q dis
patch that puts all ordinary means to shame.
-CSncinndi Times
Year: 1870

How They PUNIaH REBELS IN JAPAN.-A
recent letter from Yokohama, Japan, states
that nine Japanese rebels were executed.
eight of them by being beheaded with the
sword, and the leader by erucifction. This
last was tall mau, exceedingly pallid, look
ing moro like ghost than living man.
He was bound to cross, with his legs spread
far apart, and between them was placed a
stick of wood, on which the body had q
torturing support. A cord round the neck
tied the body to the cross, and the upper
and forearms were also bound tightly to
it This being done, he remained hang
ing for half an Eour, during which he
was obliged to witness the behead-
ing of his eight companions, one after the
other After beholding the scene, and the
washing and combing of the heads, which
were stuck upon poles, he was pierced in
the side with q spear, so that large stream
Of blood flowed from the wound. His
cOuntenance became horribly distorted, and
shortly after he received another thrust in
the other side. He bit into the rope
around his neck in the agony of his suffer-
ing and died in this position at last Just
before he drew his last breath he was
pierced again in the bowels with hook
lance, and the intestines drawn out.
Imagination cannot picture the horlible
spectacle and the fearful contortions of the
mans face and his whole body. He was
left hanging there the whole day, as q
warning example to everybody. The Japan
ese look upon all this with the greatest in
difference.
Year: 1870

WIVES AND MOTHERs.-OnIy woman knows
what women endure; and If there be any
means OF assuaging the distress of body and
mind which so many thousands experience,
day after day and week after week, with
fortltuds which puts to shame the bOastiul
courage of man, who will deny that so great
blessing to the sex should be found in
every household?


Millions OF men have been benefited by its
use, but among the feeble and sickly OF the
opposite gender, who, perhaps, need 1t most,
Its virtues are not so widely knOwn. TINS
foremost remedy of the sge-this specific for
constitutional or casual, Is Plantation Buffers.
One night OF woman, at least, will be eOnced-
ed-the right to Strengthening herself to sus-
taln.the ills Of which the laws of nature have
made her the unfortunate heiress.
Year: 1870

The 'falls" are q succession of rapids,


with descent of twenty-five feet in three
quarters Of o mile, their whole length.


There is no bold precipice at any point
over which the waters leap, but gradual
flow into the deep channel of the river.


There are several small islands scattered
among the rapids. creating different chan
nels. The waters rush down with great
fury, leaping over huge boulders and
winding around the fairy islands. The
fish are abundant in the rapids. Indians
and half-breeds may be seen at all hours
of the summer day scooping out splendid
white fish. Two of them go out in each
canoe. The canoe will sit in the dashing
stream by the hour, steady as though
held by anchor. They go night out into
the most turbulent parts of the channel


One man sits in the stern of the canoe,
and with his single oar holds her in the
same position for long time, her bow part
ing the waters beautifully. To the specta-
tor ashore it frequently looks very hazard
ous There is quite an art in the manage
ment Of the frail little shell in such q
position. The Indian who handles the net
dips it quickly al the right moment and
locality, and takes in his fish as the noble


fellow is heading coursgeously against the


current. This fishing is laborious. but
very exciting, and frequently pays well. A
score of canoes out in the rapids at a time
when the fish are plenty, produces a scene
of high excitement among spectators on the
shore. who probably have Just landed from
the steamboat on their first trip to Lake
Superior.
Year: 1870

AL THE book farming in the world could
not make me believe otherwise than that
wheat win turn to cheat when pastured,
which ] have proved by experience to some
extent. l will give also some of my
fathers experience, who is now in his
seventy-fourth year. About the year 184I
he cleared of about four acres of new
ground, and sowed it with clean seed
wheat. About the 1st of May following
there appeared to be as good
prospect as he ever saw, but
few weeks later, on close examina-
ton, there was scarce one head of wheat for
one hundred of cheat. The ground was
covered with heavy growth of straw. And
about the year 1854 or '55 he pulled up a
bunch of wheat and cheat grown together
All came from one kernel There were six
or eight head of wheat and four or five of
chess or cheat This wheat and cheat
could only be separated by splitting the
roots apart, which were as firmly united
(the cheat with the vheat) as ever any
single bunch of wheat was.
Year: 1870

II B RKPoRTED that contractor on the
New York 4 Oswego Midland Railroad, not
succeeding in obtaining laborers at fair
price, caused the rumOr to be set afioat
that he had made arrangements for a thou
sand Cinnamon. The story created q great
excitement but he was able to procure all
the men that he wanted on his own terms
Year: 1870

A UHINEsR prince recently died IN Cali
fornia from want and neglect. His name
was Cling Po Lue Horg, and he was once
Grand Admiral in the Chinese navy. A
difficulty with his cousin, the Emperor,
forced HIM to fly the country, and he came
to San Francisco and entered into the
business of importing Chinese labor. He
was at one time possessed of immense
wealth, and had one thousand dollars on
his person at the time of his death. He is
universally lamented by his brother Johns,
who state that he was q scholar of much
Irepute in his own country, and the author
Iof "How to Exterminate Barbarians and
missionaries" etc.