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an afford « palatial PROGRESS Î KUŒE THOUGHT! UNTRAM M ELED LIVES! a winter c of the he wines BREAKING THE W AY FOB FUTURE GENERATIONS. he good ‘Ned, the PRICE TEN CENTS. •■on and VOL 2.—So. 5. WIIOLK .\n. 81. NEW YORK, DECEM BER 17, 1870. amoant >e devel- VICTORIA C. W00DHULL & TENUTE C. CLAELTN, TRIUMPH OF PEACE. no one supporting by bis official vote and influence this ivivants EDITORS AXD PROPRIETORS. “ jo b " will be held to have clean hands. I f the Government wishes a Government telegraphic system there Î3 no reason BY MILS. CORA L. V. DANIELS (NOW TAPPEN). CONTENTS OF T ill* M VIHEU. why it should be so unblusliingly swindled in getting it. , was, of PaWE. PAOE 44 Let as have peace!” God rends In twain Does any sane man suppose that Hie wire over 53,000 miles tnentary Triumph« of Peace (poetry i: T':.e The Finance Question : The Tar­ The shackled thundercloud with fire, of route, say 105,IKK) miles o f wire, will" the necessary poles We»rem Un Telegmph Co. 1 iff; Thougbfa on Marriage by And aw across the crested main oobtless The Famine iu Jiwedempo^tryi; Lei'M ng r i i i o k e r - ...... 7 With trumpet-breath of stormy ire; and the “ paraphernalia" of some 3,500 stations, many of The Rout of the Matter, or tiie Our Pet; The Oalrages of Cor The forest breaks beneath the blast. o f the Rthle In the Role of the Old porutions ...... 8 The freighted ships find dread release; them of the smallest class, can, by any possibility, be worth Je Doc- lf>cbolo'^ies; Spintoallsiii ami More of the West Shore Hudson Then on the stonu-clond. over. oast. the enorrnou» m m of forty rnilliort» o f dollar», or even the third HAteri«li«(i)...... 2 River Rallruad Company; Real The eun-god bends the how of peace. e candi* Mr Samtier’« lecture: Mi"* Ed- Estate and Insurance...... 9 of it? garton’s Lecture: Industrial Northwestern Mutual Life Ins. “ Let ns hat e peace I” The fierce cyclone It was Schools...... 3 Co. of Mil Yankee. Wi*.; Con- Sweeps round and o*er the Eden isles; W bat the “ Western Union” is intrinsically worth can be The Arab scents the hot simoom. Con-tiim lonal Equality...... 4 irr »■*; The Cape Cod Canal; perhaps judged of by its general shareholders. Its capital is rains to Southern Fna 1«: L^-so< a la Po- William M. Tweed...... 11 The irreen oasis hides its smiles; llth'al Piuanderfng: Taxes in Financial and Commercial; The fairest islands ravaged srand, $40,000,000. A ll last summer the owners o f shares only was the The sea-girt shore, with slow decrease. Brooklyn ; Free Tr *de and Pro­ Libor and Capital; The Cup asked lor them ationt 33 per cent., which is valueing the whole all very tection...... 5 of Circe (poetry), etc...... II Is lost iu ever-burning sand— Some Under-currents of Modern War (poetn); The Reward of Then once again the earth has " peace.” property of the Company at only $13,200.000, and most cer- >at give History...... 6 Merit; Miscellaneous...... 1C ” Let »’g have peace 1” The pent-up fires ta nly the shares were nol eage) ly nought, even at that figure, by his Slumbering within the earth's lair breast Consume, like fierce and wild decree, for the concern is known to have been very heavily TO When prii-oned in the heart coinprvst. ] The earthquake opes itsyawniog inaw, ‘ watered.” the peculiar powers o f “ alisorbt ion ” it lias al­ Colonel NEWSMEN AND POSTMASTERS Volcanic fir< s find swill re ease; ways exhibited do not exist without being obliged to take up And then, responsive to Heaven's law, , Alder- THROUGHOUT The earth and ocean are at "peace.” a very considerable amount of moisture to provide for the Varden “ Let ns have peace !” When nations wail inside” arrangements on each successive occasion of And tyrants wield the fearful elaive; “•amalgamating” witli other companies, occasions which, ■d, with mu uuiiuu ummuj uuuuuu uuu uuiuyu. When minions mock in despot's mail, And unresisting toils the slave. since its inception in 1851, have been frequent, for, not in­ >pe that Winged Justice springs with sword o f flame, cluding the “‘ opportunities ” presented by Government con­ sr grow On account o f the very extraordinary and wid spread di Strikes dow n the despot's foul increase, And, waging war iu Freedom's name. tracts or the opening of new lines, about a doz n rival com­ mand which has sprung up for T h e W e e k l y since the ex­ O'er kings dethroned she heralds peace. panies have been merged into it; and now a “ ri:-g” o f ” Let U9 have peace I’ When foul misrule* posure o f the frauds and villainies which are practiced upon Usurps the place of calm-hrowrd righ t; speculators have been formed, under whose purchases the :a v e the people by iniquitous corporations having no souls, was When knaves and sycophants can school Toot of Their souls to blackness, falsehouod'e Dight; market price o f this purely “ f a n c y ” 6tock lias advanced commenced, which demand is evidenced by the daily receipt Then retribution's trumpet-call perhaps 10 per cent., and whose purpose is to sell out this rcet at Awakes the wronged to find surcease Leave of numerous letters— too numerous for us to answer indi­ Of misery in the Moody pall, winter, to the Government, the entire Company, at such a md 5:15 Or respite from their woes in peace. stupendous, unheard-of profit, that if there was any honesty •rawing vidually— from all parts of the country, we now offer the I. train ** Let us have peace I” Yes, when the bond O f groaning millions pleads no more; or patriotism in the founders o f the little “ N ew York and lie with following liberal c a s h t e r m s to all who are disposed to ugh to When into Freedom's gaping wound Mississippi Valley Printing Telegraph Company,” whose en­ uccom- War's dread

me;t*»if s ^oodhnll & ^laftin’s D kc. 17. 1870.

THE FAMINE IN SWEDEN. the »«e l sud< (i titycfChnsiioa- A l M if r-, k tA t tt- * R-ra priiOd, •-> h )r t • !■•*— ■ he asetesi boly of buitw. Oliver's “ Landmarks.“ “ nixn* [Concluded. J It«1 r«. * »'•* ’ • » f**r 4 ssd Hvmhola,“ sod " History of. luitialioos e f oil the Seem < ->t mo*m *h r«M * « v In the chapter on “ Innate Idea»," page 15'.l, he quotes Vir T- .‘''.¿U fr- :-*tWr *m t . sod Mjeteriea* Iuriitatious o f the Ancle: t World," afford fi.»«- v,«!** U*« fete. chow aa follow»; “ Every unprejudiced observer has arrived aboodaot preof that le-th tbe Old and New Tr-tsmente . at the coDTiettun that thought is only gradually developed in fywfc ' what U ttet «»r^ M O r r**« b it * their Word clothed in mnch mythi.Ucic drapery ; and man.” ► ’O» I t »■/•-* r . _. g 0'*V Ifcw *#•»• * whoever ereke to tn r r tbo old Undi-iarke— to fulWiw on to Ifii*.r : Would it not be better staled that the means of transmit r^lr- •.£- 9**mfIWTl»t— know the Lord by th.ir sigue and -vmbolt, and to learn tbe ** (mmI i * ili W 4*/»* ting thought—the machine— is gradually developed? The history o f initiation*— rosy tied tbe key to the secreis bid brain doe* not make thought, but thought the brain, or, in It 1« a w«m e* : f>4V»w h«r * what aft* • from tbe fonodatiou of tbo world. He may see bow aptly ha« b «*n a » « V . a rack: u j . other words, the brain is thought on its way to conscious Aod k »•*« m -. fpg • be foundations were Ant laid la the pbysi.el, yet rieiur nes» flu* H ’ ~ •• lk*i fat 9. and bl-uning witb tho moral lt d spiritual lie may see bow Pnw pal« aiwJ b a n r'd . wandering, That there are two innate ideas lie proves« by Raving, page sll tbe.religions bare a eoinmcn bottom in the old Dsture lb * »**wm* autu* "a* u? M'Sor h 'a - 109; "T h e white man paints the devil black; tbe negro Tt»* fi***- baba—fcwf'yr- i m dir*. worship where personi&catioos and )>eisous are readily in- paints him white." terrbangeable in tbe man Testation of (be spirit lo as- And vlto waa «h#. th# w a«d «r«r* But tbe devil is always tbe same, no matter bow you paint UK« wav t * » M n tfo tii W Uh«l«taa.* troootuy uuil physiology there is s large acd varied range of T»** f»‘ '/•« «»at l.ol»«,* him. Tbe absolute idea is always right; »lie difference is in Tb« twin " f li *1‘-k aril % . • tbe old symbolism, as u| plied to the mysteries o f tbe king­ tbe medium that reflects or transmits the image. f*ii fair «0 o a lili pr r»#i *li*. dom of beeven. Mailer and C 11 are house-cleaning tbe That h-'inaa*?. and w n-'r» Chapter XVI. treats of "T h e Idea of a God,” and takes And all Ih** and *w»pr mansions in the sky, leaving them im ply, swept and gar-I In e^at land »* *n *n b,e«*Mft— for its motto the words of Luther: " Gof mairl'* «and, lo her upon which nothing is found but wliul you have yourself flal'BslaaloB )U ld fd his stars ol God, and tbe Devil with Ills unclean spirit* to written." fight all their battles over again; nor less I lie learned Free­ Now. Imk at h«r again , good (k d I To science there is no God ; to conscience nnd faith there is What Chang* ? masons are o, e;in g wide the everlasting gates, whereby H«v»n long and w «arf r«ara God is an Idea, because lie represents to tbe mind the Ideal. fl* * « aloaljr eoor»*»J ih«fr mraanr«d rang« , even tbo Tri j in Imrse "my i o iu and out uuil find pasture. Modem Spiritualism revenís to man on this planet lbc fact Rich a^a-'-n t\pm with toll and fear*. Ac nnling to Oliver, the keys ol the ancient uiytliologic WMJ« Nrftur*. In b«r d-»Hnjr. that lie is immortal by a law of his nature,nnd that conscious­ E**-h j«*r. aa If In M«»ph»’mv symbolism have been kept :n best estate und order of ad­ O f H'ord*r. lfin»l*hc **anl— (•* |i«?*lll«i»c* and farnlna and purest spirit of which lie can conceive, nnd that will be Tho#* pv>- n year* of frit It laa* toll, tbe Freemasons liuve belped to keep up the idolatry ol the Tturaa »«v«n tear« of bl**i«U *«111, Bible by claiming tins to lie tbo "genuine” Freemasonry, his God, and the model upon which lie may form his na­ T h o «« *«*#M **«r«, *h* n anti and raooa And af'ira amt •«•n»oo* had no boon ami charging tbe beatben witb having only tbe "sparioua'' ture. In aiore for man ! kind, yet admitting both to be ol one origin. Ilut this is Chapter X V II. denies “ Personal Continuance,” and to the arguments therein, llu ro is hut one reply—that the fact is Thaa* hnmMad W|lh*lmln«‘a pride; tbe old ruse ol toe [mt calling the kettle black, or one sect Hh# wa« theialrcat Mw« . M ickey present the old pur are more widely dillused than they ever were before upon For tier them I* no hope. ullui ways lliiougli which God and Nature (peak the same; the planet, at least a million of men and women could be I'nli-M von hear that voice o f find, which call* From Sorrland, near to Bothnia, uud to speak best by tbo mouth of God was to speak iu all fo md ready to furnish positive testimony to the phenomena, fin Baltic*» fioieti atrand. which cannot he accounted for scientifically upon any other Whl< h ahotii* from Hcandloavla’ a Land the fullness ol the godhead bodily in the woids o f tbe wise Arroa* the broad Atlantic, oud their durk sayings. hypothesis than the one universally furnished by the spirits Fur Br k a p t J. D. It. Hitchcock’s “ thriet the Sp rit ’ is somewhat suggestive to themselves, however various their opinions or modes of man- N aw Tonr, November 91, 19A7. tbo scrlbo soeking instruction into the ancient kingdom of i.cstation— that they are at work, under the guidance of pow­ * Flacoa in Bweden. heaven ; but lie lacks the open vision to see tiie Word first ers higher than themselves, in the endeavor to shower truth laid in thephysicul or natural, and afterward the Spiritual, upon this error-ridden planet. The Boot of the M+tter, or the Bible in the Bole of as per St Paul; for though the truly causative is in tho A t page 204, BUchner says: “ The belief that the human soul, .the Old Mythologies Hpiiitiiul, yet the lorms nre the measure of its manifestation, after death, will not be separated from matter, but will enter and the wise Muster Builder works accordingly. General a more perfect body, is perfectly hypothetical.” Hitchcock seems to sco only tlio moral and spiritual sig N o I to your humble servant, the writer, u is just as much nr c. n. r. iiilicancoB o f the W ord, and not its physiological basis, or an empirical fact ns the existence of Dr. BUchner; more—for Stone o f foundation und houd o f tlio corner, as supplied hy lie has seen and conversed with many spirits, and never with

No. IV .— [CONCLUDED.] ancient medicine, ns well as hy architecture in old theology. liis very positive person. Mrs. Child’s " Progress o f Religious Ideas" is excellent Dr. BUchner contends for annihilation, and says: “ Al­ In Hindoo mythology, Dyaus is the »nme as the Greek help to tho weak knees, who would have their biblical though an appeal to the feelings is not a scientific method of Hens, whose root Is tbo satno os the God o f Israel— “ The crutches and walk aphmb to the Jordan, and are ready to proceeding, it must certainly be admitted that Hie thought of God of Iho bright sky or heaven, from a word which means he anointed witli eye-salvo to seo through its logs. an eternal life is more terrifying than the idea of eternal anni­ to th in *." Though the Shokinnh abode in aclond, the Son o f An anonymous work, " Time and F a ith " is a learned sot­ hilation.” Man was as the Nun shining in his strength. “ What, ting foitli of the old sky religions, tho origin of the Sabbath, T ru e ! annihilation is the most desirable. But the empiri­ then, was the llrst meaning of the name,’’ as per Cox'! “ It etc., whence the Bible is seen to liavo hud its growth from cal fact seems to be that consciousness cannot die, and that meant the pure, blue sk.v, the abode of light, fur above the the Hume old root of tlio mutter. But there are other planes is the hell o f having been brought into existence, from which olnnds or anything which could eully its purity." As per of growth, or off-shoots from tho same tree, whore all tbo there is no rescue but in eternal duty. The innate sense of Punl, in the gulso of oor Lord Jesus Chri-t, ho is the“ only birds o f tlio air lodged in tho brunches, mid in various ways the eternal possibilities o f the human soul for good or evil Potentate, the King of Kings, and Lord or Loros; who only made « part of the four-nnd-twonty myth birds linked in a makes Faith an antidote to Fenr. That this innate sense is hath iium oitality, dw elling in the light which no man ran pie. None tlio less, however, may allegory and mytli and not wholly absent from the soul of Dr. BUchner he shows approach unto ; whom no man hath seen or cun see." As the incidental history bo of truth in accordance with nature in these words, page 205: Hon of Man, he was the same as the Hun from the east shin­ nnd all tho manifestations of her spirit. Jucob’s Welt is “ The idea of an eternal life— of not being able to die—is, ing even unto the west, and only through the cloudy veil to nor can yon bring up tho truth from tho bottom on such on the contrary, the most horrid that human fancy can in­ he loo cd upon. In the clouds of heaven will ho come, even deep, and if not imtiuted, you liavo nothing to draw with, vent, and its horrors have long been expressed in the legend us he was soon to go by tboso who stood gazing no into wise ns will do the woman ol Samaria, or Sun-land. You o f tlio never-dying Aliasuerus.” honven. Christianity, then, is essentially founded on the miss tho hidden wisdom, and full to speak it among the Tho question o f personal continuance is scientifically a mythical drunrn variously wrought to moot tlio exigencies perfect— fall to rend it as transcribed ou the sky and in question o f fact. I f it is proven, as we contend it is, that of the limes,Jlnit still draped in the clothing of tbo Virgin tho human soul nnd its toinplo ns tbo kingdom o f licuvcn. spirits do reappear on earth, the question is settled. Dr. anti the Hun, and beautiful ¡in the high-wrought morul and But seek nnd you shall find—knock und it shall be opcoed BUchner accepts an insufficient hypothesis, that of deception •piriluul life. to you. True, the wayfaring man may find muny a stumb and delusion, to account for the existence of ghosts, which is "A s the Indian word Dyans seems originally tohuvoboon ling-block uud rock o f oflonco, und not, bo able to do tho as well attested as any fact resting upon human or divine a name for the One only God, so it was rotuiued by the old oopy us wrlttou witb tho finger of God, und so fail to testimony. Grooks and other kindred peoples to express all that they record his titlo clear to munsioiis in the skies. Neverthe­ Chapter X V III. denies the existence of “ Vital Force.” felt toward God. But ns Iho word also mount the visiblo less, lot us soizo upon truth wherever found, whether its Our own theory on this subject we linvc already given. sky, with its clouds and vapors, some of the phases which goodly pearls bo of tho Jerusalem above, or of tho “ tidal Rcichenbnch has mathematically demonstrated the existence dcs.iribod its^chtiugcs ciimc, when their meaning was forgot­ w ave" in the swelling o f tho Jordan. ten, to denote vile or shameful actions. Thus the onrth hud o f the Odie F orce; and Smcc and Mntenoci experimentally, that o f the nervo-vitnl fluid. The dia-mngnetism of Faraday been spoken of us the bride of Mio sk.v, and the sky was said |For Woiidlmll & Clafllu's W eekly.I to ovornhudow tlio enrth with his lovo in every loud s and all and the Etlierium o f Prof. Henry are probably the same fluid- " Q u e h y .— W hy Mr. Hamilton should inako pregnant so that this part o f science is growing toward the facts of tills, when applied to a Dolty with human form and pas­ women a necessity o f his pretty picture.” —Seo issue o f Nov. sions, grow up into strange stories of lawless license.” 5, page 10. spiritism. I t was with tlio clouds, and vapors, and smoko, that tlio I am n man, n husband nnd father, and I seo ns man sees; Chapter X IX ., “ The Soul o f Brutes” shows the point of Btm of Man was to conic, with sea and waves roaring. The nnd in my view (hero is naught on earth so boautiful ns the view at which physiology has arrived: that the difference be­ earth helped tlio woman wlion pursued by tlio dragon, and perfected pregnnnt woman. tween instinct and reason is one only o f degree. ns tlio north hud boon spokeu of us tbo bride of tbo sky, so Most men lovo to seo beautiful women in this interesting Our own apprehension is that the difference between rea­ Guhrlnl, " tho strength or power of God," overshadowed her condition, nnd yet wlion these holy conditions nro ignored, son nnd instinct is in reflex or double conscipusness, man be­ In tlio " A ll hail. M iry I thou urt.highly favorod, and blosscd in consequonco of fashion, vino and iolly, how often a ing conscious, nnd reasoning upon bis consciousness, which thou among tlio women.’’ poodle dog is lovod and cherished to the exclusion o f this the animal does not, nor the materialist, upon that part of it All these things were dramatized In tho nuoloiit mysteries, diviner imago o f God. How strange that any causa should which constitutes his immortality, being conscious only of and Iho religious dramas were tho setting forth of living make some men prefer sensuous gratification to this holiest his animal nnd not o f his spiritual nature. and speiiklng nature in nil tho fullness of tho Godhead. effort of n llfotime. '1 hey lust oven to doatli rather than Chapter X X ., on Free W ill, wo shall dismiss with our own *• The hoavoti above, the earth below, and tho wutors uudor that their women should booumo pregnant, even witb ideas, conclusion on the subject; “ Man’s action is the result of the the earth," gavo of their substanoe to tbo Deus ex maohina, W a l t e r I I y d *. resolution o f infinite forces, o f which his will is one," A 4 i

& « I)> 17. I ■'7' Woodhnll (tlaflin’s Affilili

IID U B T R IA L hCHOOLS. if< « • ' • f ' » T « t r ' ' f ■ ! • ' 1 < ' 1 ‘ f « * * ’ * * * ' ' ■ • ■ * - i" F * ■ * j « « • * ♦ • f " * . • ^ I ' ' *■ ' .\«{h • ’» • ti » . * .1 Their U bm Toward the Redemption of the Race. l • • s.. *■ ■ I -a. '■ * • ri t' -» r ' t- ' , * Mr - lx IxIP-r in all r»a|>«-U than any »F»*1 . . ' f m r * f *. ‘ t • , ‘ ♦ that h • turn tried heretofore, the tin re fort of arpamting | V1S8 ZDOARTOK’S LECTURE ♦ •-tdldrrn from thrir parents at the rarly ape o f fire years or JO, BUMKER-S LECTURE I V -« I J F •'"«» |. t- • t at •H'.V-aruy Hall on h-as. would anon tx-rome an acknowledged blessing Instead i , ' n • ti - I»«i-»-nii.»r ? ti, a Vi ry n ¡ ' t»l 1. houae o f a rruelty as ts now ass'-rted If. by this means, every boy l,»l T -- ... Ilt.i * • <-rowl»'t o> h»»r j la.(I, in 1» it it '. . ... 1 Inteii ; T h » f i -' o f ll»r and girl could be Isjtli educated and made self supporting In *• l‘V, ti.' i • ' »*»< I t.-f rt,-'■ r • ■<*-- .,«11 l * t ‘ ' * *' I - v u , Olv U« I-Vrr;. 1 :in • . ’ > d«n<>t give us ih » aune time that ia now cnnauui'-d In giving them a merely ""go, j. - I. . I II.- I t , , I,., r, 1 ’ -‘ I llOQi.r ,«>(ll !•• , ! »1 by » h" I. w » • r * . . everythl" ‘ ..ur ..a n right ' theoretic education, would It not he belter for both parents ti.. « 11.1 i K. it\ Mr - ' ‘ T A ■ r d»fS"in z tl. It i— it., -»m » old story "*- * j urnti 1. ' I)i* , Mi<- l.dgarton and children ? And If parents rrfuaed their consent to such word |>. i,.- ; .•».( f-.;-; !!» 'I -«■■" ,11/ over th» j t ibn iho*'- having tin-power will render full Juilhe, conditions in the Ini e o f the established hurl that all children " '' ", t v - V ‘ I. h U-.l ■< noI [.m ipitaUMl f*>» war. - 1 .... '■ I. ( iny more Ilian lln- -'ivem aaUr- rendered their --property so reared were lx-tter educated and belter fitted for all the will, n ,» l >11111011 l.*n«l IP*- •’"■‘■y P'1 ti I' ; - r l » l I f.. 11 j -o | have I wen Hu- height of folly for the exigencies of life than by any other ay.tern, wbul would be 1 tlnvrrDfoeril X- /»lritn compnrcd with thorn- who afterward grow lo It. Thi-refore, deterinloing what that authority shall ho; hut wo must Now, a change of government occurs twice in twenty-four mini we do not k c that Mr. Hutnner'a glowing vlnlonn o f the future confess that our dim sense- cannot see it or feel it in that hours with every child who attends school ; and the worst |IOW- were out of keeping either with the time and l lie oceanlon.or light. Miss Edgarton wants a great many laws altered. feature of it is that the child, with unaccountable perversity, filli with Ida character an a atate»man nnd pldloKOpher. fJreai Does she expect to get it (Tone bj iieknowledgir g her po­ almost invariably respects the absent authority,whether it be men, wltldn tliemaelvcH, nlwaya live yearn In advance o f the litical nonentity and subsetvienoy 1 Thin may be the parent or teacher. However this may be accounted for, it ia maHxea, and uct on nearly up to tlielr living an the time» will theoretical way to reach that consummation, but the plain, HDIll, nevertheless nn argument against changes in tbe process of permit Ipem to. practical way, would he to take hold herself and assist iu •nlcr teaching and rearing children. Dlaarmament o f France, if aim Pill to compel K ing William making the alterations. If she Is man’s equal, let lirr de Both authorities are thus set at defiance of each other by to rccroaa the Hlilnc, would Pu a Pappy coiiaummuilon, and maud the rights of an equal to make her own laws ; demand the child, and the best influences of both are neutralized nidi would undoubtedly lie a atep which Europe would ultimately her rights, which, huviug obtained, do with them as she will. thereby. Only about one-tenth of all those who bring chil­ -l'or Pc obliged to follow ; for the heretofore liinigidflcant manncHure These are tho privileges of freemen and equals. If »lie is dren into the world—unwillingly, no doubt, if the children ivi Hi beginning to Pave mind» of tlielr own,which Hoverdgnn cannot not mun's equal sho should cease asking for sociul equality. could be consulted in tbe matter—are competent to bring afford to Ignore: and we believe, with the Flmt Napoleon, If wnmun’s acquisition nnd practice of equa ity is going them up. 'A l­ with Lafayette, nnd with Mr. Humncr, that great change« lire to break up the family, wo should say it had better bo bro­ This is abundantly proved by the helpless incompetents ni of impending over Europe which will entirely revolutionize ken. If man cannot a'd will not submit to that practice, we gee on every side among the middle and upper classes, he hud better have no fam ily. As for the v iitu e side o f tho it of present forma o f government. But thune tPingn will not come nnd the criminals and vag ibondg among the lower. question, wo confess wo hang onr beads in veriest sliumo to uni- from any new provking cause— they will he Imt parht o f one Who that has walked observantly about the docks and hoar our sex confess that all the virtue they have is because grand echeine of civlllz itlon, out-working itself through the wharves o f this city; through nnd around such localities as they are bound by law to he virtuous. Legal virtue has plrl- generations which coine and go—each udding its contribu­ the Five Points and Baxtcr.street; looked into the Tombs and already become a cheap commodity, which is hawked t Imi tion lo the sum total, nnd punning to give room for the station houses; gone through our state prisons and work­ nearly as unhlusiiingly by daylight us prostitution is under liicli newer and better. I f the time he at hand when peace shall houses; can fail to conclude that if all these miserable vic­ cover oi night. If there arc no virtuous wives nor virtuous II! Ilf reign over the fair face of earth, it will come because tin tims had been taken from the breast, and in many instances husbands, except those made so by law, wo would say God evi! gencrul mind o f man has outgrown the ago o f brute force ut their birth-hour, to such a place as I have described, they help such virtue: for, modifying sci ipture to suit the times, and grown Into that o f humanity, o f reason, and nearer to a would have been educated, honest, and self-supporting; helps io In they who look upon othcis to lust after them have already common brotherhood. Christians must all believe such n und ornaments to society, instead of burdens and curses to owb committed adultery in their own heaits. No! a thousand time will come, else their preaching Is in vuin, aud all their it. times no ! Virtue and every other noble quality is of tlie practice Is In vain. The business o f society is to prevent crime instead o f -I h, boart, and ho or sho who possesses it, dues so whether there W ar bus been a necessary part o f civilization. In fact it punishing it; to defeat pauperism instead of holding it in In- is law or not, and, should such bo ontirely removed from tho hus been the great civilizer, und It therefore has performed abeyance with bones; and this can only he done by rem ov­ ;imil force of law, it would not follow thut they must necessarily its part In the great drama. Earthquakes and storms will ing children from evil influences before they cau by any pos­ “ advance or retreat to license.” Wo have inoio faith than always be, until the elements o f the plunct become more sibility become accustomed to them. ly « this in human nature as a whole; at tho sumo tim e we aver closely assimilated. Ho, too, will war continue until the men­ Heretofore, society has expended all its ingenuity aud sur­ limi that those who would not lio virtuous without a compelling tal elements o f the earth become better ussimilated. A ll the plus funds in erecting prisons and alms-houses; let it now I)r. law, wilt not with one. discoveries of the day urge on this process. Nothing has hud so turn its attention and wealth to the building o f proper places But all Miss Edgarton says sounds exceedingly nice, and tlon great general eiTect as International telegraphy. Thu whole we havo no doubt that “ The Mr. Temples of society, who o f shelter und education, and prisons and alms-houses would ili Ih world Is looking to France; its mind is more nearly united want wivos moulded to their roquiremeuts,” will thank her soon become obsolete. Cruel to take children from their vi«« In this observation than It ever was upon any other subject; time and again for doing thoir nattlos for them, and set her parents in such early infancy 1 this tact lias a deep significance; for the first time, the so-called down as the veriest pink ot worn inly, wifily perfection. Is compulsory education any worse than compulsory war­ re." clvilizud world contemplates the scenes being enacted In We would, liowevor, venture to say that before entering the fare? Is It any more cruel to compel parents to yield up veli­ Europe simultaneously nnd divide» its sympathies, hopes arena for the discussion o f reforms based iu principles, Miss their children to places o f comfort and education, than to nnd fears with the combatants in und around Furls und upon ni'« Edgurtou should study tho relations of political aud social compel the children of older growth into the field to certain iilly. the Loire, while they perform the different acts o f the drama equality, whicli will undoubtedly teach her, ns everybody deprivation and probable death ? ilny there being e olrcd. else is taught, that if a wrong is to bo remedied, the direct N o ; the cruelty is in leaving children to incompetent, crim­ W ith this general view o f the subject Mr. Humncr's philos­ uhi' way to right that wrong Ih to go to tho root of tho matter inal and vagabond parents, to be reared in idleness and edu­ IH of ophy diil not agree. Civilization is the great drama o f the ut once, and tho root of the inequalities which flourish be­ cated to crime. world’s life, and all who live uro actors in speclul and tween men and women lion in tho luck o f posses-iou and ex­ But the crowning cruelty o f all is in the beginning and ,t of assigned parts; those who perforin the parts o f devils, ercise o f social equality. Political equality tnny bo possessed committed by the parents themselves; who, in the gratifica­ demons and villains are Just us Important a class In the - pe­ aud sociul equality still ho lacking; but with the possession tion o f their blind, and oftentimes beastly passions, beget earlier scones as the saintly and tho good are though they of social equulity all cqunlity is gained. If sho doos not do more children than they can honestly or decently care for. will gradually disappear as tho drama progresses. Tin A fter this act o f cruelty it is the business ol parents to re«' Mils, she will lay herself liable to be set down as the repre­ failure to comprehend the hunuony which exists throughout reverse the order o f things nnd sacrifice themseltes to the , inf­ sentative of that very largo oinss of women who prefer to the drama and to reullze that remain under tbe dominion and support of man rather than best welfare of the child in part payment for having inflicted ilici» “ All are but purls of one atnpcmlona whole, to take on themselves tbe responsibilities and duties » f it with life. Wlm«o body nalnrii 1» unit (toil the aoul," I'rcoilom und a nobio independence and self-reilanee. So Bo much in answer to the howl about my cruel proposi­ makes possible all the present and conflicting Ideas regarding that it comes down to this at lost: that it is maintenance tion. *t. The great need ol the world now is to be able to sup- women want iutcod of freedom. H i » ' « F. N o b t o j i. .»•n (il« 4 «trooflhtiU & C laflin’s Jffcridn. Duo. 17, 1870.

D k c . 1 7 , 1 8 CONSTITUTIONAL EQUALITY IS mao and submissive woman, the free of her sex are deter­ to be rid of their Irksome bonds; they do not hrsitnto p, mined to obtain cot only the poli' ¡cal eqnali y they seek, but perjure themselves even to accomplish their desire. Very POLITICAL EQUALITY. also all other equalities which will naturally 0"W from its many men actually have and support t wo families, sometimes Thnt is to say tha possession; having obtained which, they will atand unon m ore spending most o f tlu-ir time w ith Ihe nntund mnrriage, loss of nine-tenths a broader platform of rights, and tell men dist'i.cMy what a d only what they arc compelled tospeiul for “ appearance" $10 000 standi betw W cBfn are Citizen* of the United St; tea and of the further legitimate practical equality belongs to thorn. with ihe legal marriage. N o one who lins not been exten- State in which They Reside, and a* Citizens have From these two i Mintage, a-« consummated by present law, reduces the sivelv acquainted with society behind nppenrances could even 1 Equal Political Rights with Men. and the iinproprict I icvioas'y free, single woman to a condition of virtual guess nt the extent that bignmy is practiced. Th ere is nothing indirectly, insurant slavery, in which she cannot proceed beyond certain bound­ that is terrible enough to prevent two. who aro determined right of trial by j' KEEP IX BEFORE THE PEOPLE. aries without nieeti"g the limitations of the coutract which In these tilings, from putting that determ ination in practice. custom las prescribed. It is by no means an eq ini partner­ 1 lie writer now knows n married women who lias six press- Yet these com pan T h e y m ean th e y c; 1. “ T h a t a l l r Em so n s b o r n o r naturalized en t e e ship. The wife lias liberty witbiu limits; the btisbiud has ing suits lor marriage from ns ninny married men ! What license outside of all limits, and exercises it too, whenever will be the result of such conditions? As was wisely re­ the individual pre U n i t e d S t a t e s , a n d s u b j e c t t o t o e jurisdiction t h e r e cousistect v ¡th his inclinations. 1’. Utica! equality will marked by one o f our leading papers a few days since, Insurance Compa OP, ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THE soon settle this '‘ little unpleasantness.” " Much crime would lie prevented wi re those who arc deter­ merchants were ti S t a t e i n w h i c h t r e t r e s i d e .’’ What is tna'iiage ? Is it a legal union between a male mined not to remain husband anil w ile, permitted to separate A p ro p o t o f in « and fcmuleof the raco of animals known us Man ; or does it in quiet nnd pence.” 2. “ T h a t c i t i z e n s o f e a c h S t a t e s il a l l b e e n t i t l e d from mentioning have a wider aud deeper significance? Are the “ unions” The effect of a marriage law wh‘ h, to nil intents and house w as se t o n TO ALL THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF CITIZENS IN bet ween the males and females of the tyji.-s of nu unils be puiposea, is irievncubie is to make tlie subjects of it becomo by carelessness o THE SEVERAL STATES.” low man, mnri iagi s, or are t In V S'iinethin g else? Are the careless of and indifferent to caeli other, unless they are “ nniuiis” between the mate and female species of plants, by hounn by a m ore pow erful b on d; th ey k n ow tl.*-v nre -afely communicated ti 3. “ T h a t n o S t a t e w i t h o u t it s c o n s e n t s i i a l l b e which they n. produce and increa o, marriages, or sh uild hound together, past all probability, and nearly all possi. owner sued the t DEFRTVED OF ITS EQUAL SUFFRAGE IN THE SENATE.” Alld they be designated by tome other term 1 If these are mar­ bility. of separation; it becomes a matter of course that t h e “ P e n n ty ’zan. riages, who is there that will prepare somo mairiago law 4. That ns the women citizens of Wyoming do possess they are married lor life, and all thought of thorn del cate judiciary “ tjt«. not in harmony with natural law, that shall compel each of attentions, which nre so heart-touching at nil times from and which dccit the “ QUALIFICATIONS REQUISITE FOR ELECTORS OF TIIE t .ese to forever remain mated whether they would or no, those we love, gradually pans away in indifference, or be­ on fire, only t and by so being compelled to ever remain respectable (?) MOST NUMEROUS BRANCH OF TIIE STATE LEGISLATURE,” come inerecd io the cares, perplexities and doth sot life; responsible for through which they obtain suffrage in the Senate, it fol­ members of their “ society.” whereas mairied life should never descend to tlie plane of Marriage, it is admitted by all, is some kind of a nnion of duty, but should ever remain upon the plane of love's sug­ lows that the citizens of each State, though entitled to the the opposites in sex. Bat what constitutes it ? Where is gestions. privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States, the point before reaching which, is not marriage, and hav- Very much married life is entered upon with very little are debarred from exercising these privileges and enjoy­ ng passed which, is marriage? Is it where two meet and thought of, or care for, the real conditions of nnion, because The Bo realize for the first time their other self? or is it where the they do not fear that any trouble cau come alter the per­ ing these immunities, and, therefore, that the United States priest or the squire reads a soulless formula over two who formance of the legal ceremony. Some even await that Ant does not guarantee to every State a common form of Re­ know no outreaebiog of sonls and mingling of life’s wishes, perloriuaiice to after a aid teveal tlici” teal purposes of publican Government, because it permits a portion of its hopes and fears? Or does it rentiire both these: first the fiendish complexion. W ere it realized that marriages could marriage without the law, to be alterward made certain and declared citizens to be deprived of the right to vote, who only last while an approximate union of i-ouls existed, there In our recei lasting by the law ? It the last, does the marriage still con­ would be a deal more caution exhibited about entering that lainous fraud are thus debarred from joining in the support of its or­ tinue if one of the terms which was necessary to first com- condition —there would be a deal more anxiety to know bow by carpet-bai gan ic law . plrte it should chance to depart? If after marriage lias much real union exists before taking on the final consum- upon the pre transpired according to all requirements of law, and the law m tion. 5. T h e r i g h t o f c i t i z e n s o f t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s of its bonds afterward declares a divorce, does that, completely annul It comes, therefore, that those who enter tlie marriage these transac TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE the marriage, supposing tbo primary terms of union still ex­ state most freely are they who have little real attachment, U n i t e d S t a t e s o r b y a n y S t a t e o n a c c o u n t o f ist? Or, does marriage still continue if the first require­ their real object being to gain some other point rather than pcared, but ments cease to exist and the legal requirements do not cease notice him ; RACE, COLOR OR PREVIOUS CONDITIONS OF SERVITUDE, that of a perfect union, wbilo they who give it the most con­ to exist? W ill they of the resoectab'lity (?) persuasion sideration regarding it as the gravest of life’s movements, p ie an d to a which is an admission by the Constitution that citizens of please give us an analysis of these things so that we may and who therefore thinking more of the true basis ol marriage^ of her bond the United States h a v e t h e r i g h t t o v o t e . be able to decide just wbat marriage consists of accordmg are deterred from entering such engagements as are suffici­ T h is Jonc to their “ way to heaven.” ent to practically ruin them if they sever. These are of two 0. This Constitution, and the laws of the United States dezvous of For our part we are free to confess that we believe that classes: One cons.sts of those men who fear tnat behind all York to cot which shall be made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties any departure from nature’s marriage law must be followed tlie professions of love made them, motives of an entirely dif. & Co., or tl made, or which shall be made under the authority of the by disastrous cons quences to all involved. W e would not ferent character may rest, being the real mainspriog which him in Ral have it understood that we denouuce all marriage laws moves the person to profession,-nd which, after marriage, may United States, s h a l l b e t h e s u p r e m e l a w o f t h e l a n d ; boasts of h they may be very proper and We are quite snre they are develop tnemselves as tlie rule of conauct, and thus despoil and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby; ure the wo very harmless, and can well be observed with perfect im- a whole life of all the beauty and happiness to be obtained a n y t h i n g i n t h e C onstitution o r L a w s o f a n y S t a t e punity.by all who are truly possessed of the previous union. from marriage. The other consists of those women who| lost $30,03 he got it c t o t h e c o n t r a r y notwithstanding ; in the face of At this very point, however, begins the real question. having given tbeir hearts to men in whom past associations Everybody who do not require a legal enforcement of law have wrought detrimental effects, fear that though married N o r th C ar which, as the cap-stone of all that goes before and for all to hold them married want a legal law to hold everybody to them irrevocably, they w ill not be reformed thereby, and O ne G ii that may follow after, the several States q o make and en­ else married whether such is their individual wishes or no. that they, knowing they have their victim secure, will N o r th Cat force laws proscribing the rights, immunities and privi­ It is the same old story repeated. Everybody want laws neither heed their vows nor their victims’ entieuties or de ackn .wlet to compel everybody else to do just as they want to do leges of citizens of the United States, and thus virtually mauds that the common rights of m liriage shall be respected_ N e w Y o r l themselves. It is the same spirit 'that wishes every one to It is easily to be seen that in all cases where caution rem em b ei declare that citizens of the United States are not equal in be guided by bis standard, it is the same spirit that thinks should he exercised, and is not uader present conditions, m illions < the States. self a great deal better than anybody else, and that every­ that it would be to a veiy considerable extent were there no b o u g h t a body else must conform to the dictum of that self. It is the law binding bodies together, whose hearts were found to be H e re , 1 same spirit that says, “ I do not require a law to punish incompatible or which become sundered, and these consti­ MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE. N o r th Ca theft, but my neighbor across the way I am fearful would tute a very considerable portion of all marriages; while parties ot steal from me if there were no such law.” in the cases recited above, the subjects having married considerations f r o m t h e s t a n d p o i n t o f c o m m o n s e n s e — “ Oh! you horrid wretches, who would compel us all to and finding their fears too true, would not be viitaally son J o n e THE MISAPPLICATION OF TERMS—WHO WOULD BE AF­ become prostitutes, by annulling the laws of marriage,” compelled to cootinue an existence of misery until death in h is ha FECTED— WHAT IS MARRIAGE ?— WHAT IS DIVORCE ?— THE came to us not long since from a person signing himmlt “ A soould dissolve the union. W e ca COMMON CRY FOR LAWS TO GUIDE EYERYBODY ELSE BUT Reformer.” W e reply to all such : Oh you horrid wretches It is not impossible, if this question of marrriage could be o f th e l> OURSELVES. who would compel us to prostitute ourselves by compelling entirely divested of all precedents of use, custom and other I t is now When we observe the utter senseless course adopted and us through your marriage laws to remain toe legal wives of disabilities, and it could receive cand d and unbiassed dis­ th ese b o followed by some pretended advocates of political equality, those who have become detestable tons; who have, time cussion, and all its bearings could hare unprej idietd a ll th e { and the self-assumed Pharisaical positions of others, we are upon time, forgotten their vows to us and have gone after analysis, that tbc public mind would so □ learo that it has in th e ir at a loss to decide whether they are not in a deal worse con­ strange women, and who, returning to u«, satiated with im­ been clinging to a soulless idol, which has resulted in mnch a c tio n u dition of servitude than that is from which they profess to purity. impose upon us the most frightful, the most horrible, o» general misery, crime and ill to the race, having given for rest it c wish to rescue woman. They are determined that if woman the most loathsome results, which become not only an eter­ such no adequate return of increased virtue. i f such passes from Dan to Beer-sheba, she shall go by their route; nal < urse to us but also to our children. W t tell you, wonkl- The present race of human beings is not altogether uode- an d im and that if she shall avail herself of any other easier, freer or pe “ Reformers,” that this is prostitntiou of the most damn- generate. There are baa samples enough, heaven knows; cam e, I less distant route, that she shall be denied admission at the lt g kind, compared with which that commonly thus de­ bat ibey are bad witb the law, and they would be no worse c r im in i gates on her arrival. They are like nearly all the religious nominated is as white as snow and as harirle s as the dove. without the law Common exper ence is the great teacher, sect3 that “ preach ” that there is no way to heaven except Suppose that all marriage laws were abolished, what would and it teaches in the matter of the nnion of the sexes that p e o p le by the way they point out. Just as though there are“ Sects be the result ? It is extremely doubtful if one-fourth of the all the real happiness it is possible tor humanity to know is s tig m a in Heaven and just ns though God, the common parent of present married would think of separating at all, and ful y in the pure and sacred relations of marriage, in which pure, humanity, should care which way his children come home, one-lialf of all who would separate would be extremely holy and bright children spring into existence to gladden L] so that they come. happy to return to their allegiances wiser and better within the prime of life and to lead with tender band and firm the W e do not believe there would be one half tlie insane op­ a short time. Tlie final result would be simply this, that steps which descend the bill o f life upoa tho other side, and M x s d a position to political equality for all, were it not that it involves just tbnse would remain separate, who by all rults] of who stand by your sids upon the river’s brink, which soon I am an equality which to many is of much greater importance nature should not be allowed to live together as husband w ill .or a space separate you, and with one great soul-inspir­ i B g than it is. Political equality canuot be granted to women and wife. W e conscientiously believe that the real— the ing love realize that the bonds ot tlesli are but released that without their also obtaining sexual equality, ns a legitimate natural, the religious, the philosopher, the scientific—want you may become still more closely iimte 1 in spirit; and that This sequence. And just here is where nil the “ hell-a-bell-loo” be­ of tlie advancing, present age, is uot a law to compel illy as­ of all the real misery there can be in life none is so terrible H e no gins to show itself. If the enfranchised woman could still sorted people to remain married to external appearances, as that coming of marriage when the heart rests ¡nntaide Caroli be compelled to remain the servile, docile, mcekly-acquies- but, to separate them, so that the curses of their inbarmo: ies the limits ot legal bonds. H e ; coat, self-immolated and self-abnegated wife, there would be may not be repealed iu their children “ even uuto the fourth A young husband, in Nashville, f ir The reason that he Abe no difficulty about the voting. A t the ballot-box is not where generation.” could not make euougb to support bis young « ife as luxu- Carol; the shoe pinches, nor where the corn slings. It is at home Am ong those who would permanently separate, were mar- riou-ly a-* he Wished poisraed nimself, aud left bei without all on anv support, at all.— A i Ecehim je. where the hush in 1. as in pre-historic times of anarchy, is the riigelaws abolished, there is a constant effort to obtain * Phy Is uot that, yoa .g .v.fe gutty of b-iug accessory to her freedom. Most of them have established connections outside supreme ruler, th it the little difficulty arises ; lie will not sur­ husband's death I She must have been grassly iguorant B ativ render this absolute power unless be is compelled. of their leg il relations, which they pursue whenever oppor­ and utterly careless of his condition. Alack! How many Tb, But, in spite of all opposition on th part of dominating tunity allows; many of them resort' to all manner of crime such there are. same ice of .4

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i,° aot 1 tll«;lr desire, ' y D kc. 17. 1870. « f o o l M I & C l a f l i n ’ s ll,,e n“ tun,l for “ “ ppeara^^*’ rs rancis L. e eeves native of Alabama and That is to say that it could not stop business without a I proper moment. Nobody doubts bis being capable of it M . F D R , a '"8 not been ,;xl. loss of nine-tenths of its capital, and that but about 8bould lie be elected to Congress, it is morally certain that from one of its most honorable and respectable families, penrnnws could <:v, ' |10 050 stands between new policy-holders and loss ! he will never be perm tted to take his scat, unless he do it has accepted the general Southern agency o f this paper, as :e‘ L T llc re is noth!,, From these two instances wc can appreciate the animus over ‘ he heads of these two crimes; to say nothing of divers well as of V. C Woodhull’s immediately forthcoming book V,|'° ««* 'I'-tenninJ and the impropriety of the attacks which, directly and | °‘ ^er8- on “ The Principles of Government,” and T. C. Claflin’s "m otion in practin, He came here after the war, poor—a financial failure—a indirectly, insurance companies are now aiming at the on “ Constitutional Equality.” This lady comes recom­ i w h o has six pre^ panper—liko a score of others around lnm ; and ho, like right of trial by jury— a right so sacred to all free men. mended to us in such manner as to warrant us in saying orried men ! AVh»t those others about him, is now rich. During the campaign Yet these companies claim they cannot get justice by it. that she is worthy of all confidence. She intends estab­ A-o was wisely re just closed Dr. Neagle said, in a public speech (to negroes) They mean they cannot hide under technicalities, as did lishing a dry goods and furnishing business, in which we fs a few days since, in Columbia, that two yenrs ago they (ho and other leaders the individual promoters of the Greast Western “ bogus ” bespeak the countenance and assistance of those among ilmse w ho are deter! camo to Columbia so poor that sometimes they did not kuow Insurance Company of Philadelphia, by which so many whom she goes. permitted to separate at breakfast wbero the money to pay for dinner was to eotno ■------♦ ------merchants were nearly ruined ! from. This ho told to show how easy it had been to live FEEE TRADE AND PROTECTION. Apropot of insurance t r i a l s by jury, we cannot refrain under the excellent government that be and the lenders , to all intents and from mentioning a case tried some time ago. A ware­ had established for the people o f tile State. uhjects of it become Tho last Dumber of tho W e e k l y contains several articles Dr. Neagle is the son of Matthew Neagle—a drlnky old iior. unless they are house was set on lire by sparks from a locomotive, caused relating to this subject, both from its correspondents aDdits by carelessness on the part of railroad employes; the fire man, of Gaston County, North Caroli na—aud was dosigoed m ow tl,*-\ are -afely editors. Just now a determined effort is made to give it by bis fa'ber for the Presbyterian ministry. With this end did nearly all possi. communicated to a hotel, which was destroyed. The hotel prominence nnd preccdooce in the discussion of politi-al n view, flio young John L. was seut to Dtvidson College. ;fe r o f course that owner sued the railroad company, which happened to be affairs. This effort must not succeed. A single wo d of cau­ Ilis collegiate catcer terminated as above intimated. lie t o f tho in del cate th e“ Pennsy'turns." The case was probably tried before the tion to the laboring classes (so called), from which the great left in disgrace, aud has never siuco emerged from it. He g at all times from judiciary ts wA sits is the back "fftce ” of that corporation, body of the new labor party must ho f irmed, seems, there­ read medicine with Dr. Tracy in , N. C .; aud after indifference, or be­ fore to be demanded by the urgency of tho occasion. and which decided, as the company did not set the hotel reading awliilo the aspiring Jobu put up liis shingle as an d d utii s o f life ; As such, laborers have but a secondary interest in such on fire, only the warehouse, it was consequently not M. D. in Gistoo, N. C .; and during the war of secession ho pretended issues. They in vo lve m erely a struggle between rid to the plane of responsible for the damage ! held the commission of Assistant Surgeon in the Confede­ the masters of the laborer on the one side and on the other plane of love’s sag- rate Army. After tile war he opened a shop at Rock Ilill, in ( who have in vested their capital iD different pursuits, and York Couut.v, t"'outh Carolina, where ho bought, cottou in an SOUTHERN FRAUDS. are naturally indisposed to direct it into other channels), fo in with very little irregular way, and made some mouoy. secure possession o f all markets for f ho sale of the products is of union, because He has no ability except what comes from his intense o f his toil. Whichever patty to the cooteet may succeed, for com e alter the pet­ The Boast of Villainous Rascality. loathing of everything decent among iho white people of him, that is, tho laborer, there will be neither real free trade ti even aw ait that this State. His vituperations against respectability are nor real protection. " real purposes of Andrew Jackson Jones, Gibbs, etc. striking. Ho wheedles and fondles the dirtiest of tlie lie There never can be free trade until there is free labor; bat m arriages could gioos who can influence votes for him; and Sirs. Neagle is there never can bo free labor until tho workman is master ronls existed, there sa d to not enjoy the style of treatment be accords her, inva­ In our recent issues we have called attention to the vil­ of his own time, and reaps the fruit of liis own exertions- about entering that lid as she is. lainous frauds practiced upon the State of North Carolina Ileal free t-ade means that free laborers shall exchange the ix iety to kuow bow Thote i* probably not a lower man, white or black, iu the by carpet-baggers and pseudo New York bankers, who, products of their own labor through agents of their own a p ­ the final consum- dirty politics of South Carolina to-day than Dr. Jobu L upon the pretext of improving railroads, robbed the State I Neagle*. pointment. Counterfeit free tiade utterly ignores this natn ral right. As a cla*s, laborers must now work for and nter the marriage of its bonds to over seventeen millions of dollars. Iu lie is a member of the infamous Board of tho Hand Com t uichase from their employer-, as a class. There is no other . real attachment, these transactions the name of Andrew Jackson Jones ap mission, and has m ulo money. lie has bought a nice house alternative, so long as the present system of in usfry and r point rather than peared, but we did not suppose we should so soon again iD Columbia and lives expensively. Palmetto. trade is continut d Hence the right to labor, and the right iv o it the most con- notice him ; nor would wc, were it not to guard our pco to the products of labor, (or employment, wages and prices) life’s movements, pie and to aid North Carolina possibly in recovering some TAXES I-V BROOKLYN. are now wholly subject to tho wis lom and ¿euerosity of pri e basis of marriage of her bonds. vate capitalists, who are lor the most part verv nowise and nents as are suffici. This Jones has reappeared in Jersey City, at lii3old ren­ If ever there was a tax-ridden city, or a city robbed and very selli-h ; for, although the “ laws of trade” (so called) . These are of two dezvous of Taylor's Hotel. Whether he crosses to New plundered beyond endurance by rascally officials, Brook­ ear tnat behind all do undoubtedly regulate the number and pay of workmen, York to communicate with or to aid or be aided by Soutter lyn is that place. A correspondent furnishes us an illus the employer must at all events realize extc ly so much s o f an entirely dif. & Co., or the members of that firm who co-operated with trution of this fact He says he owns a two-story Phila- profit from the capital he has invested, and governs bis a*, mainspring which him in Raleigh, wc do not know; but we learn that he I delphia brick front house, with brown stone trimming? lions accordingly, even attheri-k of being generally esteem­ after marriage, may boasts of his villanies— says he “ don’t care lor the expos- and all tho modern improvements, in Pacific street In ed avaricious or mean. Iletd protection means tbit man, t, and thus despoil ure the women have given him in their p iper— that he Ins 1862 he leased the house for ten years for three hundred because he is a man, shall be guaranteed the use o f so mach ness to be obtained lost $30,000 more than once at the gambling table— that and fifty dollars a year, which be considered a fair paying laud a; tl money as may ho necessary to his employm ent up. those women who| on his oxvu farm, and in his owo workshop or manufactory, n past associations he got it easy enough— has thrben millions more of the price. His taxes then were about forty dollars There is including the absolute control of ull ineaDs o f transportation at though married North Carolina bonds, aud intends to see it out.” a mortgage on the house for two thousand five hundred nod exchange. The bogus article recogniz-s man, or the la­ irmod thereby, and One Gibbs, hailing from Florida, said to be one of the dollars. His account now stands, according to his own bor of man, merely as an article of merchandise belonging iet.im secure, will North Carolina gang, is also at the same rendezvous, and figures, as follow s : to the capitalist, which bo must be famished with a market s’ eutiouties or de ackn -wledges that he has come on to get money from the Interest on M ortgage...... $1 75 to s.'.l it in. »shall be respected New Yorkers for the railroads in that State. It will be Taxes Ibis Y e a r ...... 162 Water R ent...... 10 IIouco the impending conflict, One class of capitalists ses where caution remembered that Littlefield made off with some seven Insurance...... 8 have invested their money in tho sale of the products of iresout conditioDS, millions of the North Carolina bonds, and with them Average annual cost for Repairs...... 35 agricultural labor; these arc free traders (so called), and teut wore there no bought a railroad in Florida. they must ho furnished with a foreign market. Another T o ta l...... $390 s were found to be Here, then, is a chance for the official authorities of Rent Received...... 350 class of capitalists have invested their money in the sa'e of , and these cousti- North Carolina and of Florida to get hold of these two the pioducts of manufacturing labor ; these are protection« mariiagus; while parties on their own statements, particularly Andrew Jack- Annual Loss...... $40 ists(so called),and mast be furnished wi:b a borne market. s having married son Jones, who acknowledges having so large an amount Our correspondent further informs usthat, under the Neither of these classes will see that each has made a mir. 1 not bo viitually in his hands. existing exhibit, he is very much disposed to make some take and invested their money foolishly, bat will continue uisery until death W e caution the public against taking, at any price, any enterprising individual, who has more money than he ou in the paths they have respectively chosen, utterly regard­ of the bonds of the issue named in our previous articles. knows how conveniently to dispose of, a Christmas present less of tho real interests of the Inborer, wbicb w ill assuredly marrriugo could he It is now almost certain that there will be a repudiation of | of the premises. W ho w ill take it ? bo sacrificed, whichever party may attain the objects they cusloin und other these bonds, and it may be the first step toward arresting bare in view. und unbiassed dis- If the free traders win in the race thU country, which all the parties concerned by those who have been swindled m vo unprej idiot d G a r r is o n a n d t i i e C r y s t a l P a l a c e L a n d Sw i n d l e .— ought to be manufacturing, will become almost exclusively in their sale here, and they possibly cannot commence an i learn that it has It always pains us when, in our disinterested desire to on agricultural; but the demand for labor, and the means of the action until the State gives them this first foundation to liahten the honest and confiding porliou of tho people in ,s resulted iu much capitalists, will scarcely suffice to afford employment for one- rest it upon. There is no doubt that an honest executive, rognrd to bogus stock companies and gigantic swindling e, having giveu for lialf ol the population ; and, though the price of imported concerns, wo are forced to bo plain, pointed aud often per- ue. if such existed in North Carolina, would cause their nrrest goods may be reduced, the unemployed will not be able to it nltogetiior unde- and imprisonment before such discredit as repudiation I sonal in our remarks. In tho case to which we are about purchase them at any price. Ol course, where there is s re­ {It, heaven knows; came, but, as the present Governor is charged as particeps ‘° roler we keenly feel tho responsibility, but we must, nev- dundancy of population unemployed, wages must be low, would bo no worse criminis, there is little hope of that, and all tho honest | ertholoss, move mi in the road that lies before ns. while rents, under any circumstance, must advance. On the Cornelius K. Garrison, who is old onouglt and rich enough > the great toucher, people of the State will bo brought to suffer under the other hand, if the protectionists win the race, while the de­ to commence uow to implore forgivenest for past tiansgres- mand for labor will undoubtedly be increased, the wages o f o f the sexes tb it stigma o f these things. sions, instead o f engaging in now legalized schemes to rob labor will not lie proportionally enhanced—for the competi­ iiuumty to kuow is ------» ------tion among discharged agricultural laborers to secure em­ honost people, is one of tho nursing mothers of that latest age, in which pure, LESSONS IN POLITICAL FINANCIERING. ployment in this new field o f industry will tend inevitably to and greatest swiadlo which is known as tho Cryslal Palace keep down the rate of wages— and the prices c f all kinds o f Istoiioo t » gladden Charleston, S. C., Dec. 1,1670. Land speculation. merchandise, and o f real estate and tents, will be augmented. 1 band and tinil the The expenses of Government will also bo vastly increased, Mesdamf.r W oodhui.l & Claflin : Tho fact that Mr. Garrison is mixed up with this high- the other side, and ami everything that enters into human consumption taxed I answer the concluding question in my last by present­ sounding enterprise is suffieient, if there were no other evi- brink, whiob soon beyond the endurance ol the tax-payers. ing donce, to throw the d rk cloud of suspicion around it. If Let the new labor party, now in process of formation, in great smil-insplr- JOHN L. NEAOI.E. we wore disposed we could track Mr. Garrison for tho last therefore be warned in Ume, and outflank this deceptive o but mloAssd tblit This is a scalawag, huviug been bern in North Carolina. fifteen or twenty years. We recollect when ho went to Cnli movement of their common enemy. There is 1ml ooe in spirit ; and that He now holds tho office of Comptroller General in Sooth tnriiia, when ho was elected Mayor of San Francisco, when straight path out o f the gloom y depths o f pov< rly. drali'u none is so terriblo tion and misery into which the laboring classes lisvc bern Carolina. ho became tho agent in thnt city of a certain line of steam­ plunged—despite all hypocritical eulogies of the prosperity baud reals (oulaid» Ho stands charged with stealing nnd porjnry. ships, which was partly owned and controlled by a man o f the nntion. The b tlL j in the h.ssuts nf the ; » » v auia «• »lit About two jcaiB ago letters from gentlemen in North mimed Mills We have knowledge of the facts concerning brsubstitutd for doUort in the jus-hets o f the rir-h man O ov. Carolina, who knew him us a school-boy, were published in the repairs aud unnecessary alterations which were made to eminent, in tieu o f private capitali*;*, must teentne the eta tl»e reason that bo ployer ol labor. When, as the agvnt ol the people, tran­ ni o c -Ilo as lim i­ all our newspapers, proving directly that Dt. Neagle (he is those vessels, und how, through the operations ol his sacting the business o f the people, subject to their dirccliona. titi left bei without a physician) was expelled or driven out from a school in his ngonoy. ho became a tloh man ml M ills was keggnred. It Government shall assume this duty, the ■, and usd Ms tie ». native State for stealing clothes from n school-fellow. Mr. Garrison will giro ns the authority r, and tlie distribution o f its pro ¡nets, that aii « ' ti g, tul y Uunr.nit matelv find employment and will reap an equitable x».a"r id sanie wuy, but it is tinderstoeil that a detective in tho serv. llitlo history of tho firm of Morgan A- Garrison. In the kU~h ' How many Inc labor of each; while 1 beer need no taxation what rvxv. as ice of thè United States is getting tip thè cvidcnce prepara- I meantimo we aitinolilah tho pubi to give the Crystal P. 1 in I hat caae. the inarhinr ttiiJ r~u n Uar^f. tory to Dr. Neaglo’s oleotion to Cougress, t.o he uscii at tho I aro Company a wido borili. TUoro is ruin in it New Y ore, Dec. 3, 1870. 11 W e s t . jp y D ec, 17. 1870. W o o i h n t t & ( C l a f l m ’ s W f f M n . 7

obserrance of ir. Bat here was a mighty difficulty in the And if I please to transfer the promise to a third party, that tion to develop mines, mills aud manufactures, till we have way. To protest against the mongrel Church of Henry was is nobody’s business if " we three ” are agreed. But all the reached a stage on which ,ve tan hid defiance to the manu­ to protest against Henry— for he was the *' D e fe n d e r o f the while nothing at all has anything to do with making ti e facturing interests of England, whose Government lias been Church— and to all r ten*s and puiposes tks C mrch. itself. promise satisfactory except the ability ot the promisor to lavish in the use of means to enable her people fo perfect But more than ibis, Henry was K ing of England ! and there in pire confidence in his ability and willingness to pay ac- their several systems of producing at cheap rates; and by were some dreadful statutes against treason not yet repealed icording to promise. Any compulsion in the case is both forem ' her commerce at the point of the bayouet through- upon the book o f penalties! It was heresy to speak against tyrannical and absurd. o it the world now has the supremacy on the ocean as a the Chnieb, it was treason tc speak against the King, and So I believe in gold, silver, iron, wheat, or coon-skins, for mercantile nation. whoso now perpetrated the one or the other was guilty of currency, according to convenience; and also just such England’s present wealth and greatness originated first in both these high crimes and misdemeanors. promises as people please to accept. her protective tariffs, and subsequently by their repeal. [ to be co>t t >x e d .] The framers of the constitution seem to have entertained Every middle-aged mao remembers the repeal of the corn this common-sense view o f the matter. laws, and the admission to her ports of all foieigu commodi­ NEVER AGAIN. We need to depend more on natural laws, and less upon ties at a reasonable impost, and of our corn and wheat for arbitrary legislation. tier iron and other wares. W e can still feed England. She must have our wheat and other produce— while we can S m r *r*in. w*rm*d lgainat h ii kind lip«. F r a n c i s B a r r y . Shall min 5 r i re*t. spare it. We do not want her calicoes, nor hor iron, nor NVver a*» in mr hand* «halt he Foot of West Fortieth street, New York. F.>'\.v .r «¿»in «lull each repeat to each. ment shall protect its people aud aid them in the develop •• 1 lore ih.e best *— THE TARIFF. > ercr again. meut of their resources. P. And rpr t cannot bring m r heart to feel N ew York, Dec. 5, 1870. Ir in!! b- *o. Editors W oodhcia & C l a f l i n ’ s W eekly : THOUGHTS ON MARRIAGE BY LEADING Tnriigh '■ v a^jis. God is too great to doom Poor m<- m grt. Seeing that yours is a free paper for the discussion c f al’. THINKERS. t^iin? There was no drop so black sides of all subjects, 1 auLmit the following upon this im In all Christ'* woe. porr iut question: s e l e c t e d b y JESTITIA. t 'hink he cannot understand Whit lor* I hnre. The present moment for America’s future greatness is a I wrapped him In't as wraps the eternal sea perilous, not to say a critical oue. Congress has reassem­ T h i shiftin-r shore. There may be convenient mairiages, but tbore are no de- i f r lore w<« like God's lore— H ove him once bled aud the work of legislation for the nation resumed, igbtful ones.— RjchcfeucaulL And evermore. with several important measures at issue. Marriage is a desperate thiog; the frogs in ¿Esop were ox- Neveragain? Great God! to thee I turn. The two factions that have long distracted public attoi- ireuiely wise, they had a great mind to some water, but Take, lake me hack: Sbovr m j poor wandering feet the proper way. tion are again arrayed against each other, in the legislativi ill. y would not leap into tUe well, because they could not The beaten track. halls at Washington. Both are coutidenc that the princi­ Never a?*in to roam where love grows cold. get out again.— Chesterfield. And hope grows black— ples they respectively advocate are best for the national Never again! Choose one hundred wives who aro the most colebratod welfare. Both desire to manipulate the reins of Govern­ fur their faithfulness, and cause their one hundred husbands ment ; and both factions, with this end in view, have eu T3E FINANCE QUESTION. to undergo the operation that was performed upon Abelard, listed bold aod fearless spirits in their tanks, who w ill com­ and tell us how many o f the w ives w ill remain faithful six bat for their polices with gladiator-lme ferocity. E d it o r s W o o v x c l l & C l a f l i x ’ s W e e k l y : months after this subtraction. Not a teuth part, no doubt; All this has been foreshadowed by the debates long-con­ I read witli interest much that is written on this subject— aud perhaps not a hundredth of those who have been able tinued, and stili maintained in the pi ess, as w ell as the le and will name especially the articles of your contribntor o hud a substitute.— Fourier. marks that have em mated from members of both nation 1 David W ild e—in various journals If it be wrong for a woman to beccmo a mother, without legislative bodies in their addresses to their constituents Without the time, ability or disposition to discuss fionnee the consent of Church and State and society, it is wrong for anterior to their election. Republicans aud Democrats are exhaustively, if indeed intelligently, I wish to offer a little her to beeome a mother with such cousent. If right with again airayed against each other—the one a Na'iooal Pro­ criticism. such consent, it is light without it. Whatever it is right to tectionist, the other a Cosmopolitan Free Trader. The srreat fault o f most reformers is that they do not seem do with a civil, ecclesiastical or social license, it is right to The public of working men (by this we do not mean to comprehend the need of anything more than here and Jo without it — H tnry C. Wright. merely the laborer who earns his bread by physical exer there a pa'ch, whether considering systems of government, tions, but likewise the artisan who plies his skill—the ma­ Without shame the man I like knows and avows the morals or finance. chinist who exerts both—the man who invests his fortune doliciousness of his sex; without shame the woman I like 8o 1 find both yourselves and Mr. W ilder (lessopen to this and utilizes it for all) must now look carefully that their in­ knows and avows hers.— Walt. Whitman. criticism than most writers) discussing the question of how terests are guaided, for never was there a more critical time Married people, for being so closely united, are but the to pay the national debt. I agree with Jesns Christ, who impending, in which their relative conditions were to bt apter to cease loviug, as knots the harder they are pulled •aid, “ Let the dead bury their dead,” that you might use decided, than in the present. break the sooner.— Dean Swift. your brains to better purpose. There should be no national Let them not be influenced by the flowing rhetorio of a I conceive that from the abolition of marriage the fit and debt. And only on the sound maxim of “ honor among Seymour—the vituperativenees of a Pendleton—or the arti­ natural arrangemeut of sexual connection would result. thieves” is anybody bound to help pay any snch debt. Who­ cles of a partizan press to relinquish the power they now * * * A system could not well have been devised more ever favored its contraction is bound to help pay it—no possess. studiously hostile to human happiness than marriage.— others of this generation or the next. I consider myself un­ We would say to the workers—the bees of this great na­ der as much obligation to help pay the “ rebel” debt, or the Shelley. tion—that Free Trade, or an international exchange on Free All love is of itself virtuous; all thoughts, all words, all wine and cigar hills of the Tammany thieves, or the running 1Tade principles of wares and commodities, w ill prove fatal acts proceeding from love are virtuous. It is only weak­ expenses of “ Kit Bums’ ” rat i it. to their interests. Theoretically Free Trade is a noble nesses and vaccillatious in love that are im moroL— Frederic There should he no Government except for the defence of thing to believe in, and Free Trade would be an advantage rights, and the criminal classes should be made to pay the It Marvin. to the nation, hut the season for throwing open our ports to expense of their restraint. If the suppression of the “ re­ Do not be over-persuaded to marry a man you can never our rivals in interest is not yet. Several years must elapse bellion” was justifiable, the confiscation of sufficient rebel respect—I do not say love.— Charlotte Bronte. before this duty will devolve upon us as a nation. Mean­ property to pay the expense of the war was also proper. I The Woman’s Bights movement has degenerated into a time we must impose upon our senators and representatives do not say but the property of iDDOcent persons may he taken crusade against marriage.—N. F. Observer. — who have been delegated to guard the nation’s weal and for the public good. If my neighbor’s house is on fire, I When the reverend editor wrote the above, he knew ho oonor—that they must guard the measure of P r o t e c t i o n may sieze the backet, ladder or whatever is necessary to ex­ was penning a deliberate lie. Such piety we don’t take any that now exists; a measure that has conducted the nation tinguish it, In case of necessary war, or forceful proceed­ stock in.— Wakoa Standard. through an internecine war unprecedented in the annals ol ings against criminals of any sort, wha'ever property neces­ history, and left her credit among the highest, if not the That chastity which is worth preserving is not the ohas- sary may be appropriated, bnt the owner most in due time highest, iD the world. tity that owes its birch to fear and iguorancc. If to en­ be compensated. Free Trade does not seek, nor can it by any measure oi lighten a woman regarding a simple physiological fact will In case innoceDt parties can simply protect themselves nr change in the present system of revenue better the national make her a prostitute, she must be especially predisposed to other innocent sufferers, and lack power to compel the guilty condition. On the contrary, Free Trade will oreate obsta profligacy.— Robert Dale Owen. ones to foot the bill, it is simply a case of deficiency in gov­ cles which will militate agaiDst the development of the All mankind love a lover.— R. W. Emerson. ernment il ability, and the wrong must be borne as a neces­ national resources. England would gladly pay the Alabama sity. The world is in that state now, only worse; we can­ Every human being gets, with rightful opportunity, just claims half a dozen times over to obtain the inauguration not even defend the right successfully, sayingnothing about as much love as he is entitled to.— Stephen Pearl Andrews. of Fiee Trade in America, and even now is lavish in her pay for doing it. Of all the insu’ ting mockeries of heavenly truth and holy offers to private parties and to Congressmen, to carry the law, none can be greater than that physical lmpoteucy is The war for the suppression of the Southern Revolution repeal of the protection tariff that she may again have the cause sufficient for divorep, while d o amount of mental of was utterly unjustifiable—it was waged to maintain govern­ market she once had, the loss oi which now operates sc mental authority, to maintain possession o f territory, to per­ moral or spiritual imbecility is ever to be pleaded in support severely agiinst her pauper population. No, we cannot of such a demand.— John Milton. petuate a certain form of government, and not to maintain afford at this time to throw open our t orts to our rivals, justice, not to defend human rights. Learn how false and cruel are those institutions which, who have cheap labor and immense facilities for the pro* with a coarse materialism, set aside the holy instincts or But waving this point, the Northern people (at least the duction of her wares and commodities. Better far that we vnrm ti. Seek no union but one of love.— Elisabeth Cady property holders) were mercenary and pusillanimous. They retain our protection aud keep our prices up, and tbu- en­ Stanton. were too mean to furnish the money to carry on a war waged able every one to receive the benefits of industry and fru­ In the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in to gratify their own prejudices. But for stealing other peo­ gality. The absence of protection to our industrial inter­ n-’Ti"'’ !), hut are as the augelsof God in Heaven.— Matthew, ple’s money, passing the unconstitutional “ legal tender” act, ests would rob many of their fortunes who have invested in xxii., 30. etc., the war could not have been carried forward. There manufactures, who by having to reduce the prices of labor Is marriage a union of corpses? When two bodies be­ was plenty of money to “ save the nation,” but the “ patriot­ to enable them to compete with our rivals, woula create come dead, may they not be set. up irt ? Does any human or liviue law compel people to poison each other all their lives ism” was lacking; and,but for an unconstitutional and unjust discord and discontent among their operatives, which would l >ng? The Church lias said yes; the law, with great re­ debt, the “ Union ” (disunion) would have been dissolved. develop snch scenes as prevailed in England when machin­ serve, says uo; society says yes, b jt means no.—Rev. O B . So I would not make the debt a currency basis. But I ery was introduced to supplant hand labor. Frothingham. would not make any debt a currency basis. Principles are Let every male and female citizen (the first by his voice For the crown of onr life as it closes very simples, but people are not in the habit o f considering and the latter by her influence) who have their country’s Is darkness, tin fruit thereof dust No thorns go as deep as a rose’s. principles. Justice and right are lost sight of in view o f welfare at heart, look to the question of protection. And love is more cruel th in lust some arbitrary, superficial idea o f public policy. We must have protection to enable the workingman to Time turns the old days to derision, Anybody has a right to take anybody’s “ promise to pay ’’ continue in the enjoyment of commensurate remuneration Our loves into corpses or wives ; in lieu of values, but no power on earth has any right to •or the sweat o f bis brow and the wear aud tear o f Iis mur- And marriage aud di-ath und divirion Make barren our lives.— Swinburne compel anybody to ae.cept for value what has no value. I cles. W e must have protection to enable the m b 'e w o il. my neighbor for whom I have performed labor, or to whom T already commenced to be continued and completed, that The inequality of womao finds i*s origin in marriage. To nalce political equality possible to her, social equality o f the shall give to the United States of America the supremacy in have sold wheat, agrees (verbally, or in w riting) to pay me sexes must precede it ; audits marriage is the baok-boce of ■ orrespou ling value at same future time, and I am entirely the commercial world, aud send her flag triumphantly to social life us at present coastitu'eri, the back-bono of social tisfied thit hj will, it is a > > > l/ 'i b ni bat his and mine every nook, there to sell her wares. We must have protec life must be broken.— Sarah F. Norton. s ^oodhnll é Claflin’s Préfets Dre. i;. 1S70.

TZRS3 DF 3U35CRIPTI3H. “ i before the tweirii no¡-? ciases tp a «C w d s tiih ; at. No prrri&m xjci» to fu n pri thesa. aari tie f l T l K i 0 ADTAXm. * * shall weekly “ ewrraber ” the satks of the Pw t-O So har-bhtp to v ro e a aad iafijja ptrsoms was petxahie. A i i sE this nae frayi d ifas'iitri. bwzwarrè 0 »e f'jr «ne - . « 4 « Ik p tta e a : with forty or fifty thoasxwi copies o f oar a d forwards of oppoéag a pata. teariag ap aari rvpjrir'g aauif . . . SM joei*al ph iily directed to p ió s e patrows ia sS serrvms nf Slx^ mí canaca - - - - . - - M of track*, a Her dri*ace o f A r aityaded poGce of a a fo e the coaatiy. B tk n a rear wrapped its U h F O R E IC X SCB».aLP T IOS. district, tea A > s ia d doEm v r A o f l i s t e * due. uni Ca y n x a 3 * trotad oar vigocoos isfsst the brightoiag pro?pect v-ar- ia illj the Gorersoc o f tte Stare oa the p v a i whs LOfM rw .i»s. j rants as ia mts— peri eg i regular o f one haa- i m a r w x u for d lfix t oat the alfianr ! ! Not the > * « O » owpy ^*r «ne f e SS « cka-actcricic feature of the p a d w a i » was the pre s s « O se ( « 9 7 Ja r ú & « S SÊ I dred thooassd copies of of the aocorâcv» — Jem* F at / ' r i i n w rriaaiii snapaa. WOOD HULL A CLA FUN'S WTFUT.Y. rates or AornraK. ■«■». «iaonef sa tb v c a tf. o y fw m tfj » j i y i * ; tie oasa- Fsr I k teoEirijva*inaf—’ - Fran P • » ! X K a ." Later oa. this - y r y a h s o f tie E - o J2 Tlæ. ciafiw ail «< r»ri«atfai fcf «ç« o a t«i-r>r.t THE 00TBA6ES OF COBPOBATIOMS. tie spers loar^c. amd h a e Iwffea das» at o a mt ra rd ip ai» «atiXis.a“ pc«r* «Ri W mA«tH f-m As «ftn «* 'be yeyer. a t Scare, who. with a pros o f ?hm5? t a i two ng a r a of U C « a i ', « « 1 « C « æ ( L j a C A T « f F m o u i a . CIa TUY A C«. B A I L B O á D S . troop? sader arses, compels peace aad sa lo isa ai re lie eoefts after nearly tveatj-Cacr hows o f m m i i . y-n ¿St: «* She ¿aste Sm Crn;«/. X«. tt* Where eta this spetSatie be paralleled 1 Where are the ffiari.r *CRst X e« TarlL C. K- Garrison—’1 he Atlantic Mail Steam­ people to £ x l ref rge fr o « these at-odiits. perpetrated by T« OwxcrvnrrpL—jlZ w t t irrfw » ;r/ *W Car ynMirr*— ship Company. aM K «rr'^ea «i æ «i*«r «rff. TW «Jan v3 aot he aosuzaW imspoaâbie icfp iiU a * which the jasopbe themseires i r e far A um rift m m « m y À crested îa graatîhç life to cwpxilifiK ia lack a way as A l gaamtAòrt^iiiw. Vu l m m «r efa rK sir. he ite m i THE PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP C3M?AMY. to make them the tools of bad -*» « ? TV st are the hoc- beds aot oaly o f noksce bat o f firasd of every kra i. i-*xn «■«Jkall A gUflin's ttrrklf, that cowrempdbie sw iadE^ ia the West Shove or Fort 4f Bf« i Sinet, S e » T « k CSìj. Tbe fraud? which have been so nabltisbinglT perpetrated Lee railroads to the b tsk rtp ea« o f Soothers Stares by by railroad schemer? upon tbe people o f this country. and railroad cfsques. te d ! ate owe doQar o f capital css be which have almost ewrirely destroyed our commercial fo o d abroad for accessary iateraal improvemeass. aad the ciedit abroad, have become too great foe endurance. The officers o f compared rosis are mistppiyiwg the earrtags. *\YoodhULL $• €LAFLI^'ß people are outraged, no hones« enterprise can raeeeed. defrauding ia e rjrr s ia s e t the sharehoidess. and resting aad to the coming generation is presented the bad spec­ their quarrels ia opea lawlessaess ac.i war. tyf EEKLY. tacle o f men holding wealth and infioence. sod demand tog These t b it s grow by srceessfcl e x to p ic The Esstocy and obtaining some respect, who claim all these by tbe o f the Aseesorj Traasit Com prey was the c o B s a zt- most staring violation? of honesty, by trampling upon all ttyert ia this cotratry o f that chain o f events of which the OCJB PET. fiduciary conaderatioes. which were formerly here and are Erie Railroad and James F L k Jr^ are the latest pcodoc- now elsewhere considered sirred, until the postion o f a ike*s. W b a Comtaodore Yaaderiwit— at a riiar whea trustee or railroad director is simply regarded as a mears? gold was above 200 per ceat.— sold his Lise o f California Individuals in all classes o f society h ire their pete. for more safely despoiling a ward o f the entire property in steamers for the s t a o f s h o t two arid a half taîtvnog of Some hare their Dexters and some their roadster?; some tr a it . It is useless to enlarge on these things— they are dollars ia taneaer—one million down aad the bolaace to hare their yachts and their clippers, and would sooner hag potent here; and in Europe they are so notorious that, as be paid from the exrcisgs o f tbe ships—to C. K. Gfirsoc, thdrinaiiim iss than their vire s ; there are pet bounds we bare heretofore shown by extracts from English pipers, formerly o f the Accessory Traçât Compoaj. vs ii ! » Gay­ and pet poodles, pet birds and pet gnns and thousands o f foreign bankers are refoang to deal in American railroad lord aad others, these men created a Company th ere«, securities. W e ask our readers to turn to the exposures called the - Atlantic llaiL- with a capital of tow rcitSma other agnificut and umgoiacut. animate and inanimate we have made o f the Pennsylvania Railroad— the Indian­ o f dollars beside? any indebtedness. The parties realized substances, which draw the minds o f both men and wo­ apolis. Bloomington and Western Railroad— ihe West Shore fortunes, aad at least one savings bask, the e stodiaa of men into what mar be tennel in fat nation. Hodson Hirer Railroad— the New York and Fort Lee Rail­ the earnings o f our working people, has been a severe loser Oar pet is oar paper. Whether it has become so through road—the Erie scandal, and others— and soberly ask them­ by this “ aniertd ~ sock. Here was presented a new fooiieh lore or ambition, we will not pretend to discos, selves what most the consequences o f these transactions phase, that o f - m t - r o y * which could be added to the be upon us as a people and the morals of our children ? bat we hold it op with a considerable degree of pride be­ general plan of making away with assets ; cad thence the S ot are the questions o f ethics and o f our financial repute progress has been until it has zone so far as— mite Ltm-e$t- fore the public; and ii enterprise, energy, tact, talent and the only matters to consider. B id enough in all conscience cm ! In tbe interest o f tbe commencer? o f this festival of a fear lee? determination to aid in righting the wrongs with are these frauds, but what will the condition be when com­ gambling the Congress o f the United States is to be ap­ which millions o f our people are burdened, can elicit the pleted corporations pissing into tbe control o f men. edu­ proached. The Pacific Mail makes its application there admiration o f the wor.d, we will not regret the lore we cated into the greatest scope o f -villainy, aspire, in the for KOBE stbsedt. From the “ Atlantic Vail ” Mr. Gar­ bestow upon oar journal, nor the coarse we haTe chosen to inrerest o f these men. to the control o f an things We rison made his appearance in this concern and in the pleas­ have already seen the progress made in but a brief eighteen ant occupation o f importing - Ah Sin ” and his brothers pursue. months. W e see the Pennsylvania railroad enabling it to the “ Eratiea C riaee.” Its shares depreciated until they Our motto is progress and the disenthral ¡men t o f one- be said that “ tie jadiektry of {A it dace komorod Stole site are now worth scarcely forty cents on the dollar, and the half of the h-:m»n race. Those who hare watched us thus t* it* bark ofxte." W e see it acting its own sweet pleasure fall has raised many persons. The ~ Pacific Mail ” had far mast hare become conrinced that we are in earnest as to transporting or not the United States mails. W e see for a series o f years the monopoly of the California trade. and mein to padi forward in oar undertaking. When by first one and then another corrupt “ U te~ or purchase, It ought to have become a wealthy Company and to hare its officers gaining unheard-of fortunes and influences, only been a school for American seamen : as useful in that re­ our ad rent was announced we had to grope our way amid to be used in further demoralization. Tanting to the State spect to tbe country as hare been the great English steam the jeers and scoffs o f many who hare since then bid us o f New York we view that *■ Erie scandal- — the actual lines. Has it been so ! By no means. It is a disgrace to God-speed, and we expect to lire long enough to gather stealing o f a railroad and sharing tbe proceeds with politi­ the nation. W e will hazard the assertion that it has not appro ring smiles frogn the frowning brambles that choked cal influence, to purchase immunity 1 The using of these made a single good seaman. It has built wonderfully ex­ our pith when we first started on our seemingly precarious proceeds in an attempt on “ Black F rid jr- to break the pensive. and. compared to tbe English steamers.useless side credit of the nation, p rod rate its internal trade and par­ wheel, wooden boats— their cost was enormous— in some journey. alyze its foreign commerce, that the unprincipled robbers cases over a million o f dollars apiece— most likely shared A ll men and women brag o f their peculiar pets, and might be benefit ted ; who later on are promising to a in by those in the “ ri* »." It has taken no notice o f prog­ each one is prone to look upon his or her own as the beau political faction the 25.090 votes of the employees o f that ress. snapped its fingers at rivalry, tried to - lord it " orer ideal of perfection. This weakness, if it be a weakness, stn'en road! W e find tbe law courts of the State aod their other more deserving corporations, squandered its subsi­ bis also befdlen us. It is innate in the human race to proceedings made a mockery and a farce, until they break dies and resources, and now poor and hopeless places its helplessly down, confessing their own weakness, and the own stock, to the extent of over two millions o f dollars, at brag, and we are not di-pvsed to attack that particular contest between the ** Erie” and the ** Albany and Susque­ par— when the market price is about 40 per cent.— among link in the g.xst chain o f nature. We will therefore offer hanna” railroads is carried on in a civilized nation, by the ite a «fr . and parades Urge investments in Panama Rail­ no sp rlogj for bragging orer the signal success which has strong arm. with rioting and bloodshed, with opposite road stock, which it vaines at 150 percent, when the mar­ attended (he progress o f our journal. mobs on portions o f the same road running locomotives ket price is about tbe half o f it ! It talks o f running its We started amid conventional prejudices, which were into collision— until tbe Executive o' the State has to worn-out wooden ships to Sooth America, and asks Con­ place military officers in p»session, backed by the Sure gress for more assistance on the China route. Better, far capable ol throwing a withering blight np>n leas deter­ troops ! ! ! better that it should not be encouraged, that the people's mined spirit-. Those prejudices trace their origin far back In Xew-Jersey, bat one week ago. these scenes were re­ money should not be frittered away on robber capitalists in lb : annals o f ti.ne, but it girts us joy to see them weak­ newed between the same Eiie Railroad and the Delaware who care only for plunder, but given to a new Company ening unJer the powerful strokes o f reason and common and Lackawanna Railroad; and the last outrege which with no dead weight o f useless assets, loaded down with no bad connections, stock gambling, speculating antece­ sense. can be committed in a civilized community— private war dents ; not in the hands ot men whose whole history has Week by week we hare seen our pet grow in strength — was again commenced. Tbe business men living in the suburbs and coming into Xew-York to attend to their been a history o f depreciations of. and depredations on. end usefulness until it has already become a power beloved daily affairs were stopped. The United States mails were tbe shares o f the Companies they have soccessively worked by all who seek to c*ta'ilidi right anJ justice. and feared detained. The employees o f the two companies were into, and who then know how to make still another profit, by th'wc who would propagtte wrong aod wrench inherent deliberately marshalled in battle array— about 1.000 on and by the stock gambling device o f " ecUiof •iort ” fatten right- from th.- weak. We expect to see this pet o f ours ea» h side— whilst the telegraphs were used to call up re on the rain thev have made. Let ns. by mil means, hare one good American steam gnur to a gi ml anil alcldn glint’ « strength, snd the enforcements from the lines o f the roads, who came well armed with iron Inn. hammers and tool». Long lines of line, «upported l»y the Government bat let it be fe e from p' i ..lit* of h i ¡i

prctcrrt it* integrity. and it will become the pride of the once celebrated for a keen desire to pro5t by railroad* ;} Apart from the individual case« of suffering *nd the io- nition— the nursery of its seamen and mechanics— the be­ but a fiirer stnse rf leguJatioa hi* lately caused discreet dividoal pecuniary losses inseparable from tbe return to ginning of a new era in commerce— the dawn of the pos­ itive-tigitims. and it is not unlikely she will yet make a common sense after a season o f inflation, an amount of in­ sibility of “ f n e tra d e“ when “ protect on “ has gradually careful official examination ol this infamous affair. jury ha; been inflicted on the city by this last “ bvVJlc' fulfilled its misrion. Let the other co jrse be pursued ol Sorely Congress, w huh granted to the ■‘ West Shore*1 hieh is going to prove, in time, serious. T he foolishnesa subsidising broken down, “ ter-s-w " gambling concerns Railroad a right of entrant« upon the grounds of “ West which inflated prices and expense; struck a heavy blow at like the “ Pacific Mail/’ and offering a bm vt from the Point.“ will no longer i ontinue that right, vh ch is a dead our prosperity. In Brooklyn and New-Y ork i messe people's money to men who have became rich by all kinds letter, not having been availed of. but which has, unfor­ stocks o f merchandise are stored, from which the country of dishonorable practices, and the country will be bitterly tunately. been used as a ju asi Government recognition, draws in large quantities By carrying these heavy stocks disappointed in its hopes. and a means of puffing worthless bonds. It is neither be­ New York merchants command the markets, and in adding com ing that the financial ingenuity o f such directors should to their expense; we drive away commercial prosperity, as Mare if ton West stars Haim Rirer Bailrcad Company. be an example before the cad ts. nor that the target prac­ we have driven off manufacture, by taking decent homes tice of the Military Academy should be destroyed, “ if, to from operatives. For some years past the grain trade has keep up appearances,“ these directors should resolve to do fallen off. Too late we have become alarmed at it, and Mr. Murdock and ih? 5ew Ytrk and Port Lte Rail- a ■‘little gradi g " at the West Point. now- talk of introducing steam traction on canals. T ne roa i Company. reduction is 63.734 tons since last rear, showing it to be REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. permanent, while our Southern rivals. Philadelphia and The New York and Fort Lee Railroad Company is based Baltimore, aided only by r -ilr -d s , certainly are finding upon a charter from the State of New Jersey, giving the Tbe North-Western ffutual Life Insurance their gain in our loss, and declare they can transact tbe privilege to lav down iron rails on the route of the Hobo­ Com pany. business at l e s s e x p e n s e . Yet we fight against the les­ ken and Fort Lee Turnpike Company. The Turnpike son. N o sconer is an enterprise spoken of. than *• specula­ Com pan v was sold out under judgments, and then, with The “ Judiciary that 8its in the Ea.k Offiie” tion” fastens to it like a horee-leeeh. The very doubtful “ « « b r the franchises of this railroad grant united to it, was re­ and certainly very remote undertaking o f a Hudson High­ <*«• b* land Suspension Bridge is hinted at; straightway adver­ sold by D. E. Culver, a civil engineer, to the West Shore The foolishness which induces people to assume tbe nd thè tisement; appear of lots ai ts terntnii, certain to advance Hudson River Riilroad Company, of which we gave an costs of taxation, assessment; and insurance, and to ps\ in value. Why, these terminii are rocks, and the land is account in a late issue. The perjury which was commit­ annually a high interest on a fanciful value, all for the bar­ '" t in g worth no more per ae-e than the poorest farming lard in ted by Allan Hay. the President of the last Company in | ren honor of nominaky owning real estate, is finding a the vicinity, and probably never will be. whether the his sworn statements on file at Albany, and the criminality | practical punishment which will, we hope, make a perma­ »story bridge be actually commenced or not 1 The Northern of the issne of over one million of dollars of securities ! nent impression. There are now nonly one hunt red fore- Railroad of New Jersey was extended to Nyack: specula­ let»ce. based upon just iot--ser before incurring the certain heavy loss whi. h is to fall on Certain directors in the *• West >hore“ then conceived people now only sneer. lew holders who have parchreed within the last few years. an idea that this th o rt line of the “ Fort Lee.“ along the There was a time when, in the best portion of a neigh­ We invite the attention of our retder; to an article thè bank of the Hudson, in New Jersey, would prove of great boring city, after a season of similar " it-flat on," houses from the Boston P o -t which we re publish in another thè value, and obtained it from the “ West Shore,” first as were offered for one < ol ar apiece to any one w o would as­ column. It is time something was done to check the un­ cu­ tru s t es. (!)., and subsequently by some unknown and be­ sume the tneun-brai.ee on them incurred when they possessed bounded assumptions of Life Insurance Companies. The o i lieved illegal transfer. They then shut the “ West Shore” a fictitious value. To show how very close to the existing Northwestern Mutual Life, of Milwaukie, ha; long claimed off from any chances of getting to Hoboken or Jersey city, incumbrances property here has now s runke-, w e quote a lP- a superiority over Eastern comp inies on account of the :re and deminded a large premium in bonds and a contract few of the auction s les on foreclosure suits or otherwise larger rate of interest it receives in the West. As the tr­ at a ruinous rate. It is impossible by any critic'sm to do of thepist few days. The whole fact of the matter is. peculiar merits of life insurance arise in the compounding justice to this infamy. The silence of astonishment is and capitalists, savings bunks and insurance companies is­ of interest this was a matter of no smalt ennstq trace, and alone left to us. Yet the course was not unanimous, and would do well to understand it, that in the majority ot ta particularly so as it has since been put forward by other dissension arose between the parties which was partially cases the mortgages on real estate greatly exceed its intrin ■7 Western companies. The Pas', completely expires the tided over by a lea e” or an agreement for one. A leas, ! sic present or prospective value, aud capituli-ts and insti te falsity of the claim, and adds a new illustration of the in all the late annals of railroads, this is the name which tutions in withdrawing money from productive industries d deceits and mysteries o f life insurance. covers up rascality! The first contract with Culver was and lending it in unreasonable sums, as they have done, to » W e spoke last week of the New Jersey Mutual Life In­ forcibly a rograted by the new parties, and another con­ create fictitious values in real estate and encourage the e surance Company and of th- impiirment of it; capital tract made with another person who executed a part of operations of sharpers and bogus auctioneers, have brought ► shown in the examination and report made by the Massa­ the * ork but failed to get payment according to his con­ about a state of affairs not ouly much to be deplored in chusetts Commissioners. Its entire collapse would hardly i tract, and there is still a large amount unpaid. Unable to the general interest of the community, but from which surprise those who knew Mr. Lalhrnp and the Great » complete the road these men now turned their attention to they may yet find it difficult to withdraw their capital in Western Insurance Company in Philadelphia, nor would it t inveigling new capital, and Mr. Murdock joined in that t a c t: be very deplorable if all its policies are as valuable as the performance. He, it is said, united some parties who, The first-class 3-story and basement, high-stoop brick one it issued to Lieutenant Beecher, received the premiums > with three o f the owners, were to purchase the affair, as it house, and lot, 20x45x1)8.0, No. 204 West 40th street, be­ on, and then contested the loss under. then existed, for two hundred and fifty thousand dollars tween 7th and 8th avenue; mortgage, $10,000. No bid “ withdrawn.” An enterprising underwriters" journal advertised on To carry this out, the three made up their checks for The first-class, 3-story and basement, brick house, and Sunday last “ .1 complete erposure f the dealin,» and state­ $125,000 and Mr. Murdock got the checks o f his associates lot, No. 345 West 31st sticet, between 8th anu hut awuut-. ments o f the Xetti Jersey Mutual Lite— >U fallac ous prom­ in p ro ra ta proportion, making up another $125,000. The Mortgages, 0.000. Frescoed and furnished throughout in is-f, protean asp cts and marte ous cookery o f accounts." latter checks were good and were paid. The first checks first-class style. $ i0.000 was bid. and it was withdrawn. From which it may be safely inferred that even insurance were simply “ bogus" and were destroyed. Concerning the The first-class 3-story and basement, brick house, aud lot, 25x44x100, on N. s. 123d street, between 6th and 7th men are becoming disgusted, and that “ tie end" is not far ethics of such a transaction there can be but one opinion a7enues; mortgage $6,000. No bid ; “ withdrawn." off— that, in fact, the company, as a company, may become among all honorable men Concerning the criminality of The first-class 3-st>ry and basement, brown-tone high- bankrupt, and, not to put too fine a point on it. that its it, if the law of this State calls such an act a “ conspiracy stoop house, and lot, 19.2x50x100, on the N. s. of West statements are really “ equivalent to the boast of a dis­ to defraud," then it must come under that category, for 50th street, 329 feet W. 8lh avenue ; mortgage, $10.500 ; rents for $1,500. No. bid; ‘ withdrawn.” honest trader that he can undersell his neighbors because the new comers got only the interest they had paid ir( The first-class 3-story aud basement, brown-stone house, he stole his goods “ being less than $3,000 each, leaving about $113,000 to be and lot, 20x56x119 on the S. s. West 31st street, 245 leet It has been said that a large life insurance j olicy don’t divided among the tricksters, whoever they were. It has W. of 6th avenue. No hid; •‘ withdrawn.” exactly make a corpse smile at hi; widow, but helps been charged that the three owners gave up all to Mur­ F o u r lots on the S. W . cor. ot Urli avenue and 56th street; inside lots 25x100 euch, corner 25.5x100; mort­ amazingly to get another fellow to do it for him. Well, dock, except about $3,000 each which they took to c ear gage $60.000. Nothing over aud above the mortgage was that may depend upon what kind of a company the policy their interest o f a ll cost to themselves. If this he so, then oid, so they were withdrawn. is in. Wc don't believe one in the New Jersey Mutual Murdock got about $104,000 clear, and the three “ thimble Foreclosure by order of the Supreme Court, by the same Life would, nor one in the American Popular Life either, rig g e rs ” simply hold their portion of the road without the auctioneer— the 5-story luiek tenement, and lot, 29.9x96.2 on the S. s. 5lh street, 139.6 W . o f A ven u e C. Sold to Mr. if we are to credit the following statement of the rather payment of a dollar of money. F o o t $20,000. mongrel concern which devises it; own system of mor­ A new contract was then made with the Erie railroad Foreclosure by order of the Supreme Court, by Messrs. tality. company, by which about two miles of road has been Roberts a o7 chase? Possibly the state of New Jersey will, us it was 000. (twitiiiviu n k tfü k J\sgt) i o IKtoodhttlî & (flailm 's WttlA g . •D e c . 17, 187G.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LITE INSURANCE his care, or with the power delegated to him by virtue ot his W IL L IA M M. TWEED. COMPANY, OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. official position' Instances are too numerous and w ell at­ tested to permit o f its being doubted that Senators and Rep­ That it takes all kind o f men to make a world is a truism resentatives have listened to, and acted upon, the fraudulent which we do not advance as an original proposition, but The Company bearing the above title was first admitted suggestions of wealthy corporations aud individuals, and, for rather as the illustration of an argument The world has its to do bnsiness in the Commonwealth o f Massachusetts in “ considerations,” have surrendered manhood and the inter­ large proportion made up of negative men—men who glide 1662, and its procress from that time nntil the present can ests and welfare o f the people. The time was when no one gently through it, without making any special sensation, be easily traced by any person interested in the subject. would have dared to approach a member of Congress with a without exerting any particular influence, and who, alter During tbe last three years this Company has made desire to rob the people in his heart, and with words of their brief term on the stage of life, pass away from its almost htrculean efforts to gain a foothold in the Eas*. bribery upon his tongue. But things have changed, and scenes and become lo9t to sight and memory, and are heard Stimulated by large commissions, and in the use o f a pub­ corruption stalks boldly and defiantly through the land ; o f no more forever. T he world has its limited number of lished “ Examples of Progressive Dividends ” (furnished by forms the attractive centre around which too many corpora­ positive men— men who are original, active, enthusiastic, the Company), in which impossible dividends are estimated, tions cluster ; is the mainspring and power of too much mu­ bustling, enterprising, aggressive, earnest, and who give to its Agents have, no doubt, been enabled to do a considerable nicipal authority; invades the halls of legislation, of the city, life a vitality and a consequence which indicate that the amount o f business. the State and the United States, and turns too much honesty purposes of the Alm ighty have not altogether been thwarted Some time ago an examination of the actual results at­ into venality. This growing, gathering, mighty tidal wave, in the creation o f man. Th e negative man is a serene figure, tained by this Company was given to the public in a pam­ which is sweeping over the country, must be thrown back, the positive man a living fact The one is liigh-priccl at a phlet form, but failed to draw any considerable attention, else we shall be hurried on to a rapid destruction ; such as penny; the other is worth his weight in refined gold. on account of its length and the form in which it was pub­ has always followed closely upon the heels o f such transgres­ Clay, Webster and Calhoun, in their day and generation, lished. In the present article but one or two accomplished sions of morality and purity. were fair types of positive men. So long as history has an facts will be noticed and verified, that the interested public existence, solong will their fame excite the admiration of the may draw their own conclusions. Beside, all speech-making of a political and personal char­ acter should be rigorously excluded from the halls of legisla­ world. In our city we have n good type of th; positive Tbe principal advantage claimed, both by the Company tion. Senators and Representatives are sent to those halls to character in the person of William M. Tweed, and concern­ itself and its Agents, when comparing this with Eastern legislate; not to act the politician for the interests of party, ing this gentleman we have something to s ly in the. way of Companies, is the large ratio o f interest— 10 to 12 per cent.— by which means very much of the actually needed legisla­ illustrating the advantages and necessities of a positive they claim they can obtain in tbe West, and consequently tion is forced off to the end of the session, and then rushed character. the large Dividends which may be expected. through without consideration. Of Mr. Tweed’s early history we have nothing to say, During the last eight years (covering the time in which Noble men—Senators and Representatives—still sit in the simply because we know nothing of it. If he had advan­ they have made returns to the Massachusetts Insurance De­ halls of Congress : to them we must look for these and many tages in liis youth he is to be commended for his genius in partment) tbe average rate 'of interest actually collected by other needed reforms; the session might well be devoted to making those advantages available in his maturer years; if this Company, and reported by themselves, is but a fraction reforms of this character, in that, our country’s name, repu­ he lacked such advantages in his early life he is entitled to more than five (5.22) per cent, of the average or mean the greater credit for the mastery gained over his misfortune. amount o f assets, and the actual dividends paid, but a frac­ tation and honor may be preserved, and by so doing we shall We take Mr. Tweed as he stands before the world to-day, tion more thau seven (7.31) per cent, of the total premiums continue the march, which we are now halted in, which shall and whatever may have been his early fortune he is now a received. Even this proportion of dividends will, at the place us, far in the lead of all other nations, toward a per­ great man—great in all the elements constituting a positive close of the current year, be very materially lessened, their fected civilization, and a permanent, because incorruptible, man. It would be impossible, within the limits of a news­ Board of Directors having adopted a resolution by which government. paper article to group the peculiarities o f Mr. Tw eed ’s genius. the dividend of 1870 was passed entirely. His talents seem specially adapted to every new phase, emer­ THE CAPE COD CANAL. Now when it is known that in the “ Examples of Progres­ gency and condition with which he comes in contact, as sive Dividends" referred to, the smallest dividend claimed to though they were ordained for that particular emergency. be made is about thirty (30) per cent., the astonishing differ­ Among the wild schemes which the fertile brains of He takes up a subject logically, and disposes of it promptly. ence between their repr Mentations and results will be readi­ needy adventurers work up is one for cutting a canal In this way he is a positive man. He intet mingles with a ly apparent. across the small isthmus which separates Cape Cod bay sense of j ustice a noble spirit of generosity, and this ban The above facts are derived from tlie'following condensed from Buzzard’s bay, and it is not strange that with two adjunct o f a positive character. H e possesses great organ­ statements compiled from Massachusetts Official Returns : such odorous names there should be keen-scented human izing faculties and eccentric capacity, and, being a positive Average, or Ratio Year ending mean amount Interest per cent. buzzards flocking to the possible least which their man, these elements could not remain dormant, and therefore of asseta. received. of Int. we find Mr. Tweed the foremost politician of the day. His N ov. 1, 1862. $91,624 20 $4,054 80 ravenous sense for plunder points to the probability of 4.43 strong analytical mind and prescience, h b im perative genius N ov. 1, 1863, 148,042 66 7,300 04 4.93 sharing in. N ov. 1, 1864, 274,726 58 15,695 17 5.71 and uncom mon pow er of intellect make of Mr. T weed a states­ N ov. 1, 1865, 593,510 49 26,237 56 4.42 A charter was granted by Massachusetts for this wild man in spite of himself. But Mr. Tweed’s genius b not N ov. 1, 1866, 1,198,528 97 72,234 90 6.03 enterprise, but the natural shrewdness of “ Cape Cod limited to the theories of statesmanship, or the intricacies of Jan. 1, 1868, 2,364,263 15 120,526 99 5.10 men,” and the more than natural astuteness of the “ Uni politics. He b endowed with an aptitude for business which Jan. 1, 1869, 3,951,291 84 194,996 38 4.94 Jan. 1, 1870, 5,756,660 86 310,272 64 5.38 versal Yankee,” whose native place wa,< Massachusetts, has b best estimated by the results he has accomplished. Mr. kept all of those peculiar breeds from investing a dollar in Tweed b a man of large wealth. His possessions have been Recapitulation—giving results reduced to the basis of a honestly and fairly acquired. An early success was the pur single year • the “ last ditch” to divide Plymouth and Barnstable by a chase of a large property in Pennsylvania, at a relatively $14,378,648 75 $751,318 48 5.22 water line, or to leave a small portion of land on either small figure, which proved to be of great value when properly The above average or mean amount of assets is obtained side that the other might claim. developed. With the proceeds resulting from this property by adding one-half of the increase during the year to the The Cape Cod man knows that the quicksands which he bought other real estate, which increased largely in values, assets at the beginning o f the year. This method enables us move with the tidal waves, and roll forcibly in with every and his operations have continued year after year in the pur­ to determine very nearly the rate ot interest on investments. north-easterly gale, would fill up the eastern entrance of chase and sale of landed property in thb city and State, and All these figures can be verified by reference to the Mas­ such a canal as rap id ly as it could be cleared out b y the invariably with success, until from the accumulations he has sachusetts Report, 1863, pages XL., 16 and 17; Report, 1864, most improved of modern dredging machines, and that become, as before stated, a man of large wealth. Mr. Tweed pages 18 and 19; Report, 1865, pages 20 and 21; Report, the cost of clearance would exceed any rate of tolls which was, some years since, quite successful in several slock 1866, pages 20 and 21; Report 1867, pages 26 and 27; Report, could be charged upon the commerce which would seek purchases, though as a rule he does not operate in Wall 1868, page 38 ; and R eport 1868, pages 127 and 180. such an inlet towards Long Island Sound, or outlet there­ street. His success in business b chiefly attributable to hb Now let us make a brief examination of the premiums re- from. positive character. W hile the negative man would be lost in ceixed and the dividends paid. meditation and reverie, and nicely arguing the question of By reference to the pages in the Reports alluded to, it will Nor can any other plan be devised to prevent this in loss and gain, this positive man would act and win. Hb flow of quicksand than that of a stone mote or sand be found that up to January, 1870, the total amount of pre­ career as a business man b w orth y o f emulation. breaker, requiring harder material than Shepherd’s Rock, miums received was, $9,285,375 32 ; and dividends paid to In hb private life Mr. Tweed b a gentleman, in the largest same date but $678,928 41,; giving a ratio of dividends, or “ Steinbtrger,” as the Germans call it, and this would, acceptation of the term. His generous, frank and noble cha­ actually paid, to premiums received of only 7.31 per cent. if attempted, cost more than a State’s revenues to build, racter has won for him the ntfjcti >ns and gratitude of the more than the United States can afford, in its present in­ In conclusion, let it be remembered that no dividends were multitude. Those who know him best love him the most. debtedness, to contemplate the possibility of expending, paid for the year 1870, and we leave the subject to the reflec­ Very tew are so liberal and open-handed in their charities as and far more than the wisdom of an A lph eut w ou ld tion of those already insured, or contemplating insuring in William M. Tweed; hb heart is big with generous impulses, this Company.— Bot ton Post, Dec. 2, 1810. sanction the Hardy-hood of tempting Congress to enter and many, very many, in this goodly city have been the re­ upon. "We have abundant information on this subject to cipients of his benefactions to an extent which would astonbh enlighten that body whenever such attempt shall be his colleagues in wealth. CONGRESS. made. In manner and dress Mr. Tweed is entirely free from osten­ tation. He has an excusable pride in the city of New York, As a nation, representing the best formula of a people’s P rotection.—From present appearances it seems likely which he would have adorned as a bride for her wedding. government, we have very much in our midst which requires that the question of protection of home industries—one of Whatever advances the best interest of New York, whatever the immediate attention ol our Congress. Both in law and the central doctrines of the old W hig party— is to be revived adds to its greatness, or its beauty or its value, wins the heart practice there are things demanding remodeling and cor­ again as one of the main issues of the present session of of Mr. Twee l. H b patriotism and love of country and love rection. And, first of all, the attention of Senators and Rep­ Congress. From all parls, communications advocating both o f N e w Y o rk is as ardent and sincere a sentiment as the resentatives could not be given to a more important point sides of it pour in upon us for publication. From what has human mind is capable of conceiving. than the vexed question of the monopolies of railroad compa­ already appeared in the various journals of the country, we Mr. Tweed has occupied many positions of trust in the nies, and the fraudulent acts of men in high places, which see nothing to indicate that the question will be raised from councils ol the city. State and nation, and in all of them he enable these monopolies to exist and riot in the public prop­ the position of policy into one of principle. It will be dis­ has manifested unquestioned ability and undoubted integrity. erty. Senators and Representatives of public interests—as cussed, as it always has, upon the plattorms o f supposed His talents are of such an order that it b easy to understand men of honor and integrity—should probe these things and opposing interests. Whereas, if politicians would for once that a higher and more extended sphere will open to him in compel the expulsion of the aggregated corruption, and also ascend from party policy and meet upon the common ground the which to exercise hb superior capabilities. W e prophecy legislate so as to prevent its further gathering. of principles of justice and equality there need be but one that the next United States senator elected from the State of To such an extent have corrupt influences been brought side to this much misunderstood and intricate matter— intri­ New York will be William M. Tweed. Henry Clay was once to bear successfully upon, members of Congress, that it has cate simply because its basis principles have been distorted made the victim o f John Randolph’s bitterest inventive, be­ become rather a reproach than an honor to belong to eilhei into favoring all sorts of sectional movements and interests. cause Mr. Clay engaged in a quiet game of euchre ou board House composing it. The work of clearing itself from the We shall take the opportunity as the struggle in Congress a Mississippi steamboat Mr. Tweed bas lately been made tbe foul reproach which has settled upon it should be begun from develops to endeavor to present this question from the subject of much auimadversion because he constructed an the outset. Before a single other matter is legislated upon standpoint of general principles and the country’s common unique barn. Hb integrity has never been seriously im there should be a law enacted, to expel any member igno- good; in the meantime we shall present such received com pugned, but on the barn question he is tv denily a guilty minously who shull tamper with the interests instrusted munications as our columns will allow. man. The stalb of the barn were made several leel w.der D ec. 17, 1S70. ^ o o d h n l l ¡k tflaflm ’s ^fcrMu. i

than is xsnally tan raw. ard the turn ha» a lookinj-g ias in can partake; the only difference beiog in the capacities of people who consume such imported goods and wares. It not ' » S u it, an 5 in screrd other i tf m materially from old different indivtdaal. to produce mare or loss in a given lima onlv makes it possible for the protected interest to exist at ti* .; , turns. Perhaps Mr. Tw-’e-l. bring somewhat by the means at their comma-ad; which would under all the expense o f other interests which consume, but by tbis original In his Mrns. ? n v r g r e s s i v e in his movements, circumstances be sufficiently rarions to make and maintain operation the government obtains revenue which is an may have made a mistake in tne barn business; but if he lias *11 the necessary grades c f society. Tbis system, as nil must indirect tax gathered from those who are compelled to pay ìr rotn 'U let the knowied ge of it be kept in reasonible c introl, so that •ee, would forever make speculation in products ot labor ut­ the advanced prices which the levying ot duties implies. 6 a life heretofore and otherwise unexceptionable may not be terly impossible, and would thus transform that very large The amount obtained by such unequal and indirect method made altogether desolate bv reason of a solitary error. The class o f persons engaged in speculating, from consumers of of revenue for the last fiscal year was the enormous sum o f slanders against Mr Tweed, uttered in the seas ins o f elec­ wealth into producers of wealth. A variety of other benefi­ $194,448,4'’ ?, every dollar of which was in reality but an ad­ «>»e t,’ tions, by political hucksters, are o f coarse unworthy of notice. cent results would also flow from this extra production ditional tax drawn from the individuals who purchased such i at « i Positive men must submit to slanders and abuse. We do not whicn do not legitimately come nnder the special bead of imported merchandise. This manner of levying taxes would eoosiJer it necessary to further discuss the advantages of a financ-. but nnder the more comprebens.ve one of Philo­ not matter so much as a system o f taxation did it fall equally e W positive character. One such man as William M. Tweed is sophic Equality, of which we shall treat fully at another upon the taxable property o f the country, upon which lceJ a t; worth a thousand who drag through the world in a quiet, time and place. general taxes are levied, but nearly $100,000,000 o f the and listless manner, doing nothing, accomplishing nothing, Auother apparent consequence resulting from the use of above sum was collected upon woolens, cottons, sugar, realizing nothing. It is just such energy as Mr. Tweed pos­ an arbitrary money standard is that a gold dollar Ua9 not molasses, coffee and tea, of all of which the poorest iu com­ the same purchasing power at all times and in all pla-es- ' Jla3 an sesses that builds np corporations, cities and States. It is mon with the richest are almost equal consumers. just such talent as Mr Tweed possesses that sheds lustre on It has a world-wide, well-koown purchasing power inde­ Laborers o f the United States 1 IIow like you this manner pendent of legislation ; but be it always remembered that ^'Siiive American statesmanship. It is just such originality, genius, o f filching your hard-earned dollars, under the specious, that purchasing power is great or small just in proportion as °nccrn. aggressiveness, earnestness and acuteness as Mr. Tweed is fraudulent name o f “ protection to lionie industries ?” It is l-bor is cheap or dear, other things beiog equal; therefore possessed of that gives to the American character a status no wonder that your hard-earned wages will scarcely supply w ,y of wherever we look, and to whatever point attention is called, and position which is at the same time the envy and admira­ your families’ necessities, when you arc compelled to pay >0^itipe the fact that lsbor determines everything regarding value tion of the world. such a sum upon the most common staple articles of general ------, ------. becomes mare and more apparent. consumption. It is no wonder you are continuously laborers, 0 sar, T he P residfxt in his message has so far departed from We cannot see that a promise to pay one thousand dollars never being able to become producers upon your own ac­ of currency, which at all limes and under all circumstances advan. his usual reticence and short sentences as to have gone to count, when you, who should not, and, under general princi­ is worth just four, five, or six per cert, interest and no n'us in the other extreme, and given to the country what may ples o f taxation, would not, be called upon to pay a single more, c >n increase iu value, even in a hundred years, so as lr’ ; if justly be termed a wordy document somewhat after the dollar as a direct tax, are thus burdened. 'ed to to produce any inconvenience in makiug the payment. Thus it will be seen that the levying of specific duties on fórmala o f the legal profession, which leaves nothing to be Such a result might flow from the use o f a currency which rtunp_ imported goods is a most unequal and iniquitous manner of inferred, having all expressed. As a history o f his admin­ was required to be redeemed iu gold; but from a currency >-da^ taxing the poor laboring classes o f the country to support istration it will ever be referred to with the certainty o f based on the absolute results o f labor, never. The very fact iow a the government, which is administered to all intents and pur­ yielding just what is demanded of it. It is quite evident that such depreciation is possible is a complete exem­ siti Ve poses in the interests of the rich, and under which the really from a careful examination o f the entire document, that it plification of wbat we have said regarding the vast tews- poor become poorer every year. is rather the effort o f the politician and partisan than the disparity between the cost of producing gold and ;nius. Nor are the other means to which the government resorts all other products: for if driven to the farthest statesman who is concealed under the necessities o f the to support itself entitled to very much more consideration :mer- extremes of credir, with gold as a money standard, times. The precarious condition o f the Republican party, than that of the indirect one just meutioned There is no ;t, as it would require that the whole wealth of the world should without doubt, was the inspiration o f the entire message, equality to the general people in any of them; and it is Jncy. be only counted in dollars and cents, so as to amount, to and in this sense it may he called a strong paper ; there quite evident that the whole system of revenue for the sup­ 1%. the exact number o f dollars o f geld there should be in can be no mistaking the well-defined limits o f Republican­ port of the government should be remodeled, so as to fall iti] a the world ar. any given time. Upon this basis is it not ism it contains, and it may be set down as certain that where it should, iu justice, upon the taxable property ot s an clearly to be seen that any inctease o f the wealth ot the those who have shown an inclination to act independently the whole Union. This done, and a sound fiuaucial system , an- world must be an increise in the number o f gold dollars, also inaugurated, the lower classes of society would begin tive o f the party, will quickly shelter themselves within its francs or sovereigns actually existing iu i t ; and that any to be leveled up to the medium, and the upper classes to be foro still strong and secure folds. addition to the aggregated wealth o f the wor d, above and leveled down to the same basis o f material prosperity. IIÌ3 It isa sad commentary on our Government that we could beyoud such sum total, is an expansion which any contin­ A system of taxation for the support of all government— not have had, at this time, when opportunity is so gener­ gency at aoy time is liable to collapse 1 W hile upou the iius town, city, county, state and national—should be formu­ ous, the inauguration o f a national policy somewhat com­ contrary, i f the wealth o f the world is measured by its ca­ tes- lated and inaugurated, based upon the proposition that all mensurate with our destiny as a nation; but all matters o f pacity o f production, that it would increase as this capacity not taxes should he general and none special. All of these increases. s ol national interest are completely swallowed up in the re­ taxes, for the several purposes, should be assessed, levied Any tampering with or departure from this prime source ¡eh quirements o f the succession, and we may as well make up and collected by one set of revenue officers, and thereby an o f wealth to find a representative ot value w ill but prove tir. our minds that whatever legislation there may be effected immense system of economy introduced, whereby the coi­ a temporary resort; t must come down to a scientific stand­ ;en during the session, that it will be with this fact always as led ion of the revenues of the country should not consume, ard at last, and the sooner this is done, the sooner w ill the tir its guide. And so we drift npidly in that current which by one twentieth part, wbat is now consumed in the almost world begin its work upon a system o f equality which, in ely leads to national demoralization. innumerable methods which are adopted to obtain the peo­ its results, w ill level down and level up until the “ crooked rìy ple’s money by indirect means. A ll o f these subjects are for ways are made straight” and tin “ rough ways are made the laboring classes to take up, examine, decide upon and FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. smooth.” es, rectify, and never will they obiain tbe possibility of an Under a systom thus based in the true formation o f equality until tbis is done. Never can equality be possible ir­ The great object to be gained in any reform in finance wealth, all the inequalities and contingencies which now under the forms through which government is now admin­ ati which is worthy of receiving any attention from the people exist, as pointed out so forcibly by our correspondent in istered and supported, and Dover will the laboring classes as o f tbis country, is to secure for their use means o f exchang­ our last number, would disappear, and labor would be become independent of tbe wealthy classes until tbe free­ :d ing the results ol their labor—by the safest, most economical elevattd to its true position as the producer of wealth, and dom, equality and justice, which are tbe birthright of k and unchanging system—a currency which will at all time« wealtb would be obliged to retreat to its position of in­ every citizen of the United States, become possible of at­ ili permit them to pay or purchase upon the same terms as feriority as the result of labor. From being tlie absolute tainment under its government. is though they were using the product o f i'e ir labor instead of and heartless ruler o f labor, it must aboicato and come a currency.| /[Now, we hold that gold is not possessed o f any of down to be governed by its natural parent. It will thus be [For Woodhull & Claflin’s Weekly,] >f these requirements during all time and under all circum­ seen, as we have often said before, that capital aud labor, THE CUP OF CIRCE. is stances; but lhat a medium which would be a true, com­ fiuance and commerce, are but parts o f the still greater plete and perfect represent ative of the products o f labor question of a cuiumoi equality. would fulfill all these indications naturally and legitimately, BY E. G. HOLLAND. it and that Dothing can fulfill these indications except some­ thing which does thus represent, labor—all labor—all the LABOR AND CAPITAL. " My cup I My cup I It Is bill of wine I” Q piodncts o f all labor. *' Drink it, O youth I It is divine.” The great oKject of a republican form o f government is to I f gold is subjected to this scientific analysis aod applica­ He drank, and stood a loathsome swine. arrive at that condition wherein all the people constituting tion, it ¡9 seen that its value as being a representative for its citizens will stand upon a perfect equality in all things, When the enp o f Circe comes to thee, >r every other product an once disappears; for i f it is to be From its sparkling poison instant tlec ; which can be effected by government. A government can­ >• measured by the cost of its pioducrions and it is to measure For in it lurks brutality. not determine that each citizen shall have equal capacity to 1 the labor which produces it, the production o f $100 o f gold apply and make use ot the rights, privileges and immunities would cost $100 of gold, which, carried to its legitimate and The following is from an Eastern paper: Some time a go which it guarantees to its people, but it can determine that complete sequences, would require that one-balf the laoor a woman, who bears a good reputation and conducts herself each citizen shall have an equality o f right to these benefits, in a lady-like manner, was tin own upon her own resources. of the world should be directed to its prod action, the re­ the perfect attainment o f which must rest with the citizen. She had to go out washing to support herself and two chil­ sults o f which would then perfectly measure the products of dren. All this was douo by the misdeeds aud it regular The question b f Labor and Capital, as was said before, is the other half of the world’s labo”. From this it will at habits of the woman’s husband. On the fact, of bei going included in the greater and more important question o f a once and clearly bo seen that the results o f the labors of out to work beiug known, the sisters of the man who had rendered her washing for a livelihood necessary cnlied upon less than a thousandth part of the world are now required Common Equality, or an equality which is predicated upon the fact that all mankind are brethren. A republican form her and requested that when she w. ut out she would give to measure the labor o f all the rest—a disparity ol such a false name, so that the fact of her beiDg a wash woman glaring aod grossly inconsistent proportions as to make it a o f government should find its fountain in this fact, and all its might not “ reflect on the family.” They are am,-ly able fo matter o f the must complete astonishment to conceive how causes should be governed by its deductions. A ll the means assist her, but they prefer her to wash under a laUe name. She won’t do it.— An Exchange. gold could evet have been bit upou as a standard of values. of providing for the administration of the government, for A medium which w ill at all times aod under all circum­ its maintenance and for the correction o f any existing abuses, Such are the results of the education of women. stances permit the bolder to payor purchase upou un equal­ should be formulated with this one greatest o f all human ity of footing with everybody else, must represent just bo possibilities ever in view. Thus formulated, its practices F a c t s f o r t h e L a d i e s .— 1 can inform any one inter­ much labor, whether the labor is devoted to tlio production would ever tend to bring all the people into a comprehen­ ested o f hundreds of Wheeler at Wilson Machines of twelve sion of it, which comprehension is now scarcely cxistant ex­ of gold or graiD, o f wine or fruit, o f books or cloth ; that is years' wear, that to-day are in better uw rli«g rood tion than cept in meaningless wortls, which are dealt from Pharisaical to say, if it require two days o f labor by the gold producers one entire y neif. I have often driven one o( them at a pulpits. Iu our last number the practico of protection to to pnrehaso a week’s supply of food for themselves, that it speed of eleven hundred-stitches a minute. 1 have re­ should also require two days’ labor, and no more, from tell favored interests was considered, with reference to its general paired fifteen different kinds of Sewing Machines, and l cloth producers to purchase the same for themselves. Or, in effect upon other unfavored industries ; the unequal working have found yours to wear hotter than any o hors. With more geneiul terms, the result o f a year’s labor in any field o f the system o f levying duties does not slop with generali­ ten years' experience in Sewing Machine* of different o f production should possess an equal purchasing or repre­ ties; it extends and touches a still more vital poiut and one ki ids, yours has stood the most end the »cvtreat lest for sentative power with the same in all other fields of produc­ which the people nro more sensitive upon than almost any tion ; and here is the ouly basis o f value from whioh a com­ other. The laying ot specific duties upon imported goods durability and simplicity. tiso. L. C l a * x . mon equality cau How of which all the citizens of the earth and wares is an indirect way of taxing that portion o f the L v n d k n v i l i .k , N . Y . 1 2 Itëoûdhnît &

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COAL: Satin du Chens reduced to 95c, Best Lehigh, Locust Mountain, Red Ash, a n d ] A magnificent assortment of &c., &c. Plain and printed Cashmeres, at cost o f importation. Also W O O D , in the Stick, or Sawed and French satin faced Serges, Split. of superior quality at reduced prices. 43 West 30th Street, N. Y. COFFEE Irish poplin Plaids, at $1 50—reduced from £9 95. (Opposite Wood's Museum.) A large stock of Reps, In new designs, at 95c. Yard, 520 and 522 Wont 21nt Street. American Prints, Cargoes and part Cargoes of Coal or Wood at the ROOMS, lowest Wholesale Prices. Order« by mall solicited. best brands, from 7c. to 12)£c. Robes dc Chambre, $15—reduced from $90. MICHAEL SCHAEFNE, rQ8ÓC iETtfjT ’ Any of the above Qiods will make a most substantia Nos. 39, 40 & 41 P A R K ROW, DBALKR IX OFTHE UNITED STATES. and acceptable present for t*e Holidays. BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON, LAMB, TORE, 23 U n i o x Sq u a m e . N e w Y o r k . AND J A M E S M cC REERY & CO., Etc., Etc., POLICIES ON ALL APPROVED PLANS. BROADWAY AND ELEVENTH STREET, On MONDAY, December 19, 581 Third Avenue, All Policies entitled to Participation in 147, 149 & 151 NASSAU ST. W ill offer Between 38th and 39th Streets, Profits. Ladies' Black and Colored Silk Suits, richly trimmed, N E W Y O R K . DIVIDENDS DECLARED ANNUALLY. at $300 and $350—reduced from $4 0. Thirty days' grace allotted in payment of English Waterproof Suits, $15—reduced from $95. HOTELS, RESTAURANTS BOARDING IIOCSES, Premiums. Black Astrakhan Cloaks, at $20 and $35, worth $40. SHIPS, Etc., SUPPLIED. Sealskin Cloaks, at $G5. Marketing sent tree of charge to any part of the city, LIBERAL LIMITS OF TRAVEL. LARGEST PLACE Black Velvet aud Cloth Cloaks, at equally low prices. POLICIES NON-FORFEITABLE. IN TH E Children’s Cloaks, BEEBE & COMPANY, PREMIUMS PAYABLE IN CASH. Walking Co its. Dresses and Suita, HATTERS, Infants’ Wardrobes, DIVIDENDS PAYABLE IN CA8H. UNITED STATES. Infants* Cloaks, Sh iwls. Dresses, Slips, Robes, Skirts, AND LOSSES PAYABLE IN CASH. Hats, Caps, &c. MEN’S FURNISHING GOODS, Infants’ Toilet Baskets, Embroidered and Trimmed. JAMES D. REYMART, President. MANUFACTURERS OF FINK SniRTS, Ladies' Underclothing of all kinds, ASHER S. MILLS, Secretary Night-Dressses, Chemises, Drawers, Shirts, Corsets' Vo. 160 B R O A D W A Y, N E W YO R K THOS. H. W H ITE , M. D., Medical Examiner. Covers, etc., EPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, JOSEPH FLEISCHLY, In Stock or made to order. 237 BROADWAY. Supt. German Department, COME AND SEE. TO CONTRACTORS.—Proposals, enclosed m a IN OUR FUR DEPARTMENT sealedD envelope W ITH THE T IT L E OF THE 230 Grand Street, N e w Y ork. We will offer WORK, and the name of the bidder tnd< rsed thereon horking Agents wanted in all Vie Stales. A large Assortment of (ALSO THE NUMBER OF THE WORK AS IN THE ADVERTISEMENT), will be received at this office Uudson Bay and Alaska Sable Sets, Mink and Ermine Address the Home Office. until MONDAY, December 13, at 11 o'clock a .m., for Muffs, Collars and Boas. the following works : FASHIONABLE I t i l i L I N E R Y A large Invoice of 1. For paving Thirty first street, between Second ESTABLISHMENT. Russia Sable Fur, just opened. avenue and East River, with Belgian pavement. Alaska Furs by the yard, for Trimming. 9. For paving Fifty-ninth street, between Tenth NASHk FÜLLER avenue and Hudson River, with Belgian pavement. JAM ES McCREERY & CO.. 3. For paving Forty-fifth street, between Fourth Madame A. A. Binns, BROADWAY AND ELEVENTH STREET, and Madlsou avenues, with Belgian pavement. 773 BRO AD W AY, DINING, W ill open 4. For paving Vandim street, between Macdougal and Greenwich streets, with Belgian pavement. ' Second door from Ninth Street—opposite Stewart's. ON MONDAY, December 12, 5. For paving Eighty-sixth street, between Third 10 cases of Llama Shawls, Offers to the pnhlic a splendid assortment of Bonnets, avenue aud East River, with Belgian pavement LUNCH, purchased at panic prices. Round Hats, Chignons, Ribbons, Feathers, &c., Ac., 6. For paving Thirty-ninth street, between Madison Great Bargains in and Fifth avenues, with Belgian pavement. o f the latest and most elegant styles. Real Point, Applique, Guipure and Valenciennes 7. For paving Twenty-fourth street, between Sixth REMEMBER, L qccs. and Tenth avenues, with Belgian pavement. OYSTER An elegant assortment of 8. For paving Thirty-fourth street, between Ninth OPPOSITE STEWART’S. . Black Thread, Real Point and Point Appliqnc and Tenth avenues, with Belgian pavement. AND 9. For paving Forty-third street, between Madison Barbes, Coiffures, etc., and Fifth avenues, with Nicolson pavemeut. MADAME DURBROW, below gold cost. 10. For paving Forty-fourlh street, between Fifth A large assortment of and Madison avenues, with Nicolson pavement. COFFEE 11. For sewer In First avenue, between Sixty-ninth MODES, Valenciennes Sets, Handkerchiefs, Sleeves, etc., aud Seventy-fourth street*, with branches, and lu in elegant Paris made fancy boxes, Second avenue, between Sixty-eighth and Seventy- DRESS-MAKING AND MILLINERY, suitable for Christmas Presents, first streets. ROOMS, at less than importers’ prices. 12. For sewer in Eighty-eighth street, between Second and Third avenues; In Ninety-first street, 30 East Eighteenth Street, Ladies’ Fancy Silk Scarfs, Neckties, between Second and Fourth avenues, with branches. Bows, Cravets. V One door from Broadway. 13. For regulating, grating, curb, gutter and flag­ Nos. 39, 40 & 41 P A R K ROW, India Camel’s II ilr Shawls and Scarfs, ging 104th street, botween Fifth avenue aud East River. DRESS AND CLOAK MAKING Woolen, hand-knit Goods, etc., etc.. 14. For regulating, grading, curb, gutter and flag­ AND In great variety, ESTABLISHMENT. ging Sixty-third street, between First avenue and and at East River. 147, 149 & 151 N ASSAU ST. extremely low prices. 15. For regulating, grading, curb, gutter and flag­ ging Forty-sixth street, between Eleventh avenueand JAM ES McCREERY & CO., Hudson River. Madame Webb BROADWAY AND ELEVENTH STREET, 16. For regulating, grading, curb, cutter and flag­ Has the honor to inform her numerous customers that W ill open, ging Madison avenue (Soc. 2) between Ninety-ninth she has opened a first-class establishment at and 105th streets. On MONDAY, December 12, 17. For regulating, grading, curb, gutter and flag* No. 773 BROADWAY, N. Y. A largo Importation of glng Eighth avenue (Sec. 3) botween ItiOth and 122d (Opposite A. T. Stewart’s), LARGEST PLACE Cartwright & Warner’s celebrated streets. Where she intends carrying on the above business in Merino Undergarments for gentlemen’s, ladles’ and 18. For curb, gutter and flagging Fifty-sixth street* bctwcon Soventli avonue and Broadway. all its branches. children's wear, suitable for the season, Blank forms of proposals, the specifications and DRESSES made in the latest and most fashionable IN TH E Forming the largest and most complete assortment agreements, tho proper envelopes In which to inclose styles, on shortest notice. Special attention paid to • of these goods to he found in the city. tie b*ds, and any further information desired, can be mourning suits. had on application to the Contract Clerk at this office. Ladies' and Gents’ Silk Undergarments In great W ILLIAM M. TWEED. UNITED STATER. variety. MISS E. HARRISON, Commissioner of Public Works. Ladles' Cotton and Merino Hose. N iw Y ork, November 80,1870. FASHIONABLE A large stock of Children’s fancy and plain Wool Hoac. Gouts’ Cotton and Merino Socks. OLBT WRINGERS I Be«» and Ctr*p«i•ti Dress and Cloak Making, Also, Gents’ Linen Collars and Cuffs, OM POSED of Irnleitrnctlble material«! OMPACT, simple, dura tile, efficient I 919 ITEST TW ELFTH *T.. Silk and Satin Ties, Cravets, Scarfs, otc., OMPARE It with any other machine I at very low prices. OLBY BROS. A CO., 508 Broadwsy, N. Y. BETWEEN FOlRrU STREET AND QRBENWICI1 AVENUE. COME AND SEE. c ■ ' -V. i 1 - t i

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BANKING HOUSE AQREAT MEDICAL DISCOVERY OF ' Dr. W A U EB’S r M TTOM lA VINEGAR BITTERS. HENRY CLEWS A Co., ■¿ © - Hundrsds of Thousands o o Bear twtimony t*> their Wondar- « P. B" No. 32 W all Street. la a fot Curative Effect*. g g q U i W H A T ARE THEY ? | ►*2 - « ¿ 2 ' m : folrrat allowed oa all dally balance* of Currency or Gold.

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W* buy. sell and exchange all Is* aea of Government Abraham Bininger, Bond* at current market prices; also Coin and THEY ARE NOT A VILE CJ Coupon*, and execute orders for the purchase and ANCY DRINK of the late Firm oi f»u of gold, and all first class securities, on com Made of Poor Rnn.', Wh!*k«*y, P roof Spirit!1* CD mis* Jon. •a d R efit we L iq u ors doctored, eplcod andsweet* cnod to ploaaethe tasto, called “ Tonics,**"Appetis­ V .) f t A. BININGER & CO., Gold Banking Accounts may be opened with ns ers," “ Restorers,*' Ac., that lead tho tippler on to O « drunkenness and ruin,but aro a truo Mcdlclno, mado L » upon the same conditions as Currency Accounts. from tho Native Root« and Ilcrbs o f California, freo a tu from a ll A lcoh o lic S tim u lan ts. They aro tho £ * COMMISSION MERCHANT, Railroad, State, City and other Corporate Loans GREAT BLOOD PURIFIEIt and A LIFE PH F * l negotiated. G IV IN G P R I N C I P L E a perfect ren o vate and p 0 3 Invlgorator of tho System, carrying off cl 1 polBonoua P © CO matter and restoring tho blond to a healthy condition. w CO WINES, Collections made everywhere In the United States, No person can take theso Litters according to direc­ o Canada and Europe. tion and remain long unwell, SlO O will be given for an Incurable caso, provided - o O LIQUORS, &C., Dividends and Conpons collected. the bones aro not destroyed by mineral poison or other means, and tho vital organa wasted beyond tho z ; C/3 point of repair. £ t í 03 No. 39 Broad Street, u EAR VET FISK. A. S. HATCH. For Inflammatory and Chronic niicamn> cocru flam and Gout* Dyspepsia, or ImllgoHtion, PQ 6 N E W Y O R K . Bilious.Remittent and Intermittent Fevers tí M 0 3 OFFICE OF Diseases o f the Blood, Liver, Kidneys and x h 1 B la d d e r, theso B itte rs have been most success­ Eh ful. Such Diseases aro caused by Vitiated 00 FISK & HATCH, n io o d «which is generally produced by derangement O ZO o f the DigONtivo O rgans. 0 3 D Y S P E P S IA O R IN D IG E S T IO N , Head, A BANKERS, ache, Pain In tho Shoulders, Couglic, Tightness of tho O Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructations of tbo Stomach, ajn> Bad taste In the Month, Bilious Attacks, Palpitation of tho Heart, Inflammation of tho Lungs.Painintho regions of tho Kidneys, and a hundred other painful GUNEBIUS GABRIELSON, DEALERS IN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, symptoms, are tho offsprings o f Dyspepsia. ¡They invlgorato the Btomach. and stimulate tho tor­ No. S Nassau street, N. Y., pid liver and bowels, which render them of unequalled F LORIST, efficacy in cleansing the blood of all impurities, and 821 BROADWAY, Opposite U. S. Sub-Treasury. Imparting new life and vigor to tho whole system. FO R S K IN DISEASES,Eruptions,Tetter,Salt CORXER OF TWELFTH STREET. Rhucm, Blotches, Spots, Pimples, Pustules, Boils,Car- bnncloe, Ring-Worms, Scald Head, Soro Eyes, Erysip­ N E W Y O R K . We receive the aecouuts of Banks, Bank elas, Itch, Scurfe, Discolorations of the Skin, Humors ere. Corporations and others, subject to check and Diseases of tho Skin, of whatever name or nature, at sight, and allow interest on balances. aro literally dug up and carried out of tho system in a Choice Flowers always on H a n d .J ^ We m ike special arrangements for interest short time by the usoof these Bitters. One bottle in on deposits o f specific sums for fi xed periods. such cases will convince the most incredulous of their W e make collections on all points in the curative effect. United States and Canada, and issue Certifi Cleanse the Vitiated Blood whenever you find its “ THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST.” cates o f Deposit available in all parts of the Impurities bursting through the skin inPlmples,Erup­ Union. tions or sores ; cleanse it when youtind it obstructed W e buy and sell, at current rates, all classes and sluggish In the veins; cleanse It wheu it is foul, and your feelings will tell you when. Keep the blood of Government Securities, and the Bonds of RMERICANBiLUftRO TABLES Do you wish to reduce your rent ? puro and the health of the system will follow. Do you wish to make a sleeping apartment o f any the Central Pacific Railroad Company; also. P IN , T A PE and other W O R M S , lurking in tho room in your house ? Do you want the most easy Gold and Silver Coin and Gold Coupons. system of so many thonsands, are effectually destroy­ Being constructed with regard to scientific accuracy, and luxurious bed attainable under any circumstan­ W e buy and sell, at the Stock Exchange ed and removed. For full directions, read carefully are used in all tests o f skill by the best players in the ces? Send Sfamp for circular, and purchase Cald­ well's Cabinet Bed. Address Caldwell Cabinet Bed miscellaneous Stocks and Bonds, on commis­ the circular around each bottle, printed in four lan­ country, and in all first-class clubs aud hotels. Illus­ trated catalogue o f everything relating to billiards Co., 171 Cannl Street, N. Y. sion, for cash. guage»—English, German, French and Spanish. sent by mail. Communications and inquiries by mail or J. WALKER, Proprietor. R. H.MCDONALD & CO., LOUISVILLE ND NASHVILLE telegraph, will receive careful attention. Druggists and Gen. Agents, San Francisco, Cal. PHELAN & COLLEN DER F IS K & H ATC H . y and Si and 84 Commerce Street, Now York. 738 BROADWAY, New York City. RAILROAB SEVEN PER CENT. CON­ SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALER*. ' Mrs. J. B. Paige’s SOLIDATED MORTGAGE BONDS. NEW METHOD FOR THE PIANOFORTE, $10 Made from 50 Gents. E. D. SPEAR, M, D., Recently published by Oliver Ditson & Co,,ie the The small amount left of the last issne of these Call, examine, eomething urgently needed by every­ Office, 713 Washington St., best book of the kind in market, it being a body, or Samples sent free by Mail for 50 cents that BONDS will be sold at N IN ETY and ACCRUED key to all similar publications. BOSTON, MASS. retails easily for Ten Dollars, Address, INTEREST. Mrs. Paige will give lessons to pupils, and fit Teach­ R. L. WOLCOTT, The medical record of Dr. E. D. SPEAR, as a suc­ ers in a remarkably short space of time. Parties desiring an ENTIRELY SAFE INVEST­ 181 Chatham Sqnare, N. Y. cessful physician in the treatment of chronic dbeases, For circulars, address Mrs. J. B. PAIGE, with stamp. is without a parallel. Many are suffered to die who MENT are invited to call for information on either 14 Chauncey Street, or at Oliver Ditson & Co.'s, 277 might be saved. Dr. Spear makes a direct appeal to of the undersigned. Washington Street. Boston, Mass., or Tbos. C. Lom­ THE the substantial, intelligent and cultivated citizens of bard, at office of Woodhull, Claflin &. Co., 44 Broad our country, and asks that his claims as a physician of J. B. ALEXANDER A CO., Street, New York. extraordinary powers may be investigated. It you N o 19 N o m u d S tre e t are beyond human aid Dr. Spear will not deceive you. REWARD United States Tea Company If yon have onb chance he will save yon. Come to JOI1X J. CISCO & s o x . , $ 1.000 for an; case of PlleB that his office and consult him. If you cannot visit, con­ Wo. 39 W all Street. sult him by letter, with stamp. De Bing’s Pile Remedy 26, 28, &30 VESEY STREET, fails to cure. It is prepared expressly to cure the Dr. Spear can be consulted at his office, 718 Wash­ BOOTS & SHOES. Piles and nothing else, and has cured cases ol over ington street, Boston, or by letter, with stamp, free of twenty years' standing. Sold by all Druggists. charge, upon a l l diseases. Those who have failed to Price $1 00. Astor House Block, V I A F U G A . be cured by other physicians are respectfully invited to call on Dr. Spear. PORTER & BLISS. De Brno's Via Foga U the pore juice* of Barks, Herbs, Roots and Berries, for Supply families with absolutely PURE gA N DOMINGO LINE LADIES’, GENTS' AXD MISSES' CONSUMPTION, TEAS AND COFFEES, at LOWEST FOR Inflammation of the Lnngs; all Liver, Kidney and Bladder diBeasee; Female Afflictions, General De­ PCEBTA PLATA, BOOTS & SHOES, bility and all complaints of the Urinary Organs in MARKET PRICES. Male and Female, producing Dyspepsia, Costiveness, (tamaos and 8, Domingo City. No. 1,255 Broadway, Gravel, Dropsy ana Scrofula, which most generally terminate in Consumptive Decline. It purifies ana The United States mail steamer enriches the Blood, the Bllllsry. Glandular and Se­ Parcels of five pounds and upward, de­ Comer of Thirty-first »tree«, New Y o r^ cretive System ; corrects and strengthens the Mus­ cular ana Nervons forces; it acts like a charm on TYBEE, (Opposite Gland Hotel aud Clifford Hou*e) weak, nervous and debilitated females, both young livered FREE to any part of the city. Captain E. A. DELANEY, and old. None should be without it. Sold every­ B O Y S ’ A .\ D Y O P T U » ' where. Price $1 00. will leave Pier No. 4, North River, onoe every month Laboratory: Country orders, accompanied by check on for the above porta. HS FRANKLIN STREET, BALTIMORE, Md. For Freight or passage, apply to BOOTS AND SHOES Depot:.083 BROADWAY, Hew York, promptly attended to. SPOFFORD.BBOTHRRS A CO. A KFECIALTV, 14 Iffoodhnll & ^laflin ’s rekln. D e c . 17, IS 70. J American PatentSponge Co LTXAX BROTHERS A CO., Pmerican Pianos ATilTH AVSNC2 AND TWHNTT-PIBST ST CALISTOGA COGNAC. XX?QICt1D9 AT M ? > - R. E. Ro artrrs. Eaq. W. R. Hobtot. Esq. 5pieu£4 dry aad Par*» made Goods af ewry deserip- j

SSoo. o f s— ji ' f t ’ t&oseriiti. •*** j HAXUFACTURES OF Ln«wC Prtce. ( PARIS EXPOSITION. MS Im s s rteii C t a k T d ^ t a . & 38 u d SI ^ •’****— Elastic Sponge Goods. wide hot Lyon» p»dd - fd u d $~,0—vartii f i l * r j aad

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giaew here cs *4 p «r yari. ELASTIC SPONGE Beurcfxl biaefc pinwh Bearer ffcicTi f t 3S— worth $3. CmCkERI.N'G £ SO\S. | i * c u u a CTntiu $S M f l l ^ . I a Mattresses, Pillows. FbtisL*. .a T ira n a , enc~ S c per yard. Thin pore Brandy ime now ta «saàCaóed repito» 5 » ® r Cation, t a d is very iesirañfe On t Z who tbc & «tm a- T U U U ’KAJT AT THT DRESS GOODS BSDCCO l'W£>TT PER CENT. pIOfÄ. £ Imat meEciaally «r achowáse. OarSBc. a-1 wool Empress» G xxh reduced 2» G e. aay bassa Analysa made %y tie <£»caçii£‘hed Chamas». I. O a r'S c . iH wooi Empress Cluca. reduced 0» 3Be_ fltW »VaTwi Church. Chair, Car and Carriage 6 . Pofafe. 1 . t a d PmAsasor 1 Dean Hayes. Soße n^rii** » UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION, O ur C c. iH wooi Rm pf« jw G i A reduced • » 2 c A a a y e r. E-mencùiiaem«. prave û i z is is t purely boy ar g Cushions. fNipCa Paid«, ru T i r u u . eoc. Se. p s j v l gap«* pradacs. no ijû g r 'çuaZaiea. ’áa n . «ss Ccyxf?«ta* i f f Q r a a t o f Fur Sale tu x o u u t o fi» suis tin» PARIS. 1S6T. JOSSES* SETH*, ELASTIC SPONGE California Wines and X das i » Tetreseen l a d PlariL. fiòroìd 1 A SUBSTITUTE FOR CURLED HAIR. CHICKERINC & SONS rV autiA I F tt. B r a ia e ta d Coney sec«. Star 'jitiwi ta d Fine Domestic Cigars. ably «ne Far all Upholstery Purposes. ch£iireit. T « T a o d g i a . S. BRAHMAN A CO., FOR THE HOLIDAYS Tb« CHEAPER Feadaexs or Harr, aad K BROAD STREET. » r a r a w a r d e d t h e FaZ Sue of Astnijuia. Cloth tad Beaver SecquA. FAR SUPERIOR M W T O R E . Fäce H.indffomp Sacques ss ft—worth Jfi. It is the Healthiest lightest Softest, most Highest Recompense over all Cimpetmoa. T d r « S a c n e s. e iu c ru d iT erluxmed. fT 30— t q r i fid. Eassc. moss DtnUe and BEST Huerixl the Cross o f the Legion o f Honor, and l a c e s : l a c e s : : l a c e s ®umj known for Greatest; jo 6 ia. real F orm Laces. IiHBEHES. PILLOWS, (HOIS, it A a elegant real Lace tr f l 5)— woe til f L FIRST GOLD MEDAL A becur tad ridur real tt fS—worth $4 . ScHl richer tad magoiticeLt real T *«-» t; | 5 53—

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