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A lad who asked physician ifsnuff was
injurious to the brain, was answered mo,
for no one having any brains would use
IL st1 AN
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Man, 1884.

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John j. Crittenden, Tried, +
FAITHFUL AND TRUE. 7


Full two thousand people, including
many Of Covington's fair daughters, had
already assembled within the park. The
arrival of the procession swelled the num-
Der 10 FIVE thousand. The appearance
of the distinguished Senator upon the
platform, was the signal for general
outbust Of enthusiasm, in which many Of
the ladies as well as the men participated.
After a few moments repose. Judge
Kinkaid, in behalf of the people of Gov.
ington, extended the welcome home 10
their guest. He spoke eloquently and
thrillngly of Mr.. Criltenden's course in
the Senate, and said tina: the boldnes:
and promptness with which he had step.
ped forward in behalf Of the rights Of the
people, had sent thrill Of joy throughout
the Commonwealth. Kentucky proudly
hailed his return. In this spirit Judge
Kinkaid welcomed the Senator, and hi,
remarks were frequently interrupted BY
applause.
Gov. Crittenden replied at length. H,
expressed himself proud to again treat
the soil Of his native Stale, but overcome
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Had there never been a cloud, there
never would have been rainbow.
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's ssKsSSsy Morsan ealon sea~g is 90
Geo Johnston, kmporary relief TO Johe's family - -
Knox tn-....t ~
liexauer Conn, dry goods furnished lhnrY ~ 70
sal nSsssy c.rs q ssE~lSis =. 100
John Ross for repairs done at o. Inhrmary.. 70 10
VIM Abraham, for removing Noah Wni1e 70 IN m
hrmnry....... .,...''''''' .S
John Coyle for digging coal ct lnfrmary.... lI 70
ATMarke services IS Physician e. lnhrmary SS SS
Iiotfaii fer meat tui ishsd Iniirmar 20 9s
n i. sie ~. 4 ~ ibr groceries ....... as 81
y ri'n. nroinn ~ ~ 80 fbr goods ........., ID 81
pcht ID Cfou for digging coal at Inlrmsry. IL 6C
VIM A6ishams, temporary relief to Jane McCui q,
W
RaSt Eiiiott for removing Nancy Vanatta to In- :,
s,InS 4 Kells for goods furnished Infirmary 25 8!
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Observation-Disclosures
5 Welcome to Yow Old Kentucy s
3 HOME. 8

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AS the procession turned from Fifth
into Madison street, the latter avenue was
one blaze Of light. Anumber Of buildings
were extensively and handsomely ilumi-
mated; from the windows of others, flags
waved in profusion, while from the dense
crowds which thronged the sidewalks,
rockets and fireballs shot up into the air,
thick and fast. The scene was brilliant
and string.
Among the buildings illuminated in this
vicinity was the Covington Journal office.
Lights blazed from every window pane,
while from the roof there was a constant
discharge of fireworks Illuminating the
vicinity with the light of Day. Stretched
across the street, opposite the Office, was
a streamer, having the following inscrip-
tion:
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Crittenden's Welcome Home.
HIS RECEPTION IN KENTUCKY.
Enthusiasm ofths Experimentation
Firet0Orks and general rejoicing.

The reception of Senator Crittenden
on his return 10 his native State, last Sat-
urday, was brilliant and enthusiastic,
causing a pleasant excitement, such as
has never before been witnessed in our
sister city Of Coviugton. Very extensive
preparations had been made for it, as
will be seen from the description of the
proceedings below.
At7a o'clock Saturday evening, Gov.
Crittenden left the Spencer House in this
city, where he had spent the afternoon in
receiving calls. He was accompanied by
the Cincinnati Committee and large
coneourse of citizens, who formed in pro-
cession, under the direction Of G. Bra
shers, Esq. Marshal of the day. Menter's
Band headed the procession. Gov. Crit
tenden and the Special Committee rode
in open carriages. The procession passed
out Front street to Walnut, and down
Walnut to the Champion wharf boat,
where lay the excursion steamer Cham
pion No. 8, ready to convey the CincIn'
nations and their distinguished gues: to
the Kentucky shore free of charge. All
aboard, the steamer put out into the
stream. Salutes were constantly fired
from Covington and Newport, while The
steamer sent forth shrill scream from
her whistle, which was responded to by
the ferry boat and other crafts in motion
When the steamer landed at Covington
some 1000 people were gathered on The
wharf, including body bearing illumina
ted rri colored lanterns. The Cincinnna
tians gave three cheers for Kentucky
which was heartily responded TO from
the shore. The Covington Committee Of
Reception came on board, and formally
received from the Cincinnati Committee
their distinguished guest.
Gov. Crlttenden's appearance on the
wharf, was received with one loud pro
longed shout, from the immense crowd
the band struck up Hail 10 the Chief,
while The artillery continued its thunder
ing salute, Gov. Criitenden was placed ir
an open carriage drawn by four iron
greys, and as the carriage, moved up the
wharf he was continually greeted with
cheers. He rode uncovered, and pleas
antly acknowledged the demonstration O.
the people.
At the foot ofScott street, procession
of some length was organized. In il
we're numerous transparencies, tearing
such notices as "Wecome Home
"Well done good and Faithful Servant y
"The Champion ofthe Peoples Rights
This procession, headed by cornet band
escorted the distinguished Senator. L
passed up Scott street to Fifth, out Fifth
10 Madison, and up Madison to the Col
lege grounds, where the formal reception
took place. On the entire route, the
streets and windows were filled with peo
pie, who participated in the welcome
the men cheering, and the ladies waving
flags and handkerchiefs, On Scott street
number of houses were decorated witt
flags. Two streamers were stretched
across this avenue, one near the rive
front, and the other about Fourth street
both Of which bore the following inscrip
ton:
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New YoRK, July s.-It is rumored
that Capt De Riviere has escaped from
the Napoleon Hotel. Hoboken, where he
was held in custody on the charge prefer
red against him by Col. Blount.
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TOLEDO, o., July s.-Hon. =. A..
Douglas arrived here last night, and was
heartily welcomed by upwards Of 5000
citizens and escorted to the hotel amid
the firing of cannon, bands Of music, &c.
He was addressed on behalf of the people
by D. o. Morten, to which Mr.. D. re-
sponded in happy manner. A great
display of fireworks concluded the festivi-
ties. 1t was one of the greatest demon
s,rations that ever took place in this city.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-06-12
A Score OF Printers.

In this office are engaged twenty printers.
Only look at them in ages ranging from
twenty 10 fJUy Ia sizo and complexion
from ordinary stout 1--WE never saw Fat prin-
t.t-rrut,r-rrrrr-, arrG-S V1ytssyT,,s, ,I,,,s
others brown or rosy-as your Georgia
Crackrr or Pcusylyapia publican. Some
bearded like pard, Others smooth aN the
Greek slave. Ono has travelled all the
North American Continent. hunted Wild
hurSC IN tiIr FariPa5 OF South Ninrrira an
other has been out on the broad ocean, and
has seen life before the mast another grad
uatcd at West Point, and served in the army /;
another accompanied Cod. Doniphau in the
Zonophonic grand campaign all over New
Mexico. What book he can write An
other has kept tavern, sold goods at auction.
travelled all over the United States several
times been well off and broken--oficn, Two
have been on the stage, profession printers
are much addicted TO, for about half the ao.
tors on the American board are printers.
One, we believe has preached sQrmonsi an
other has lectared to crowded houses another
has served in Mexico with Gen. Scott sixth
has been a stump orator, member ofa Legis-
lature out West, and fought a duel, we be-
ieve; three have practicod medicine, kept
store. gnd dealt in horses, cotton and negroes
two have been municipal officers or privatcs
in various military companies one served
with Gen. Houston in the Texan revolution
six or eight have edited or published news
papers in various parts of the United States ,
one has been officer ea packet on the "rag'
ing canawl !" one was wounded--leg oii-at
the storming Of Monterey another has clerk
ed on Mississippi steamerwas blown up and
slightly woundecN some are or have been
married, and some ara. old bachelors. All
have seen more or less offSe and its change
able scenes. They are all live men, good
practical printers, and form a newspaper
corps hard to surpass or equal ChciMnah
| CRioHiSt. -
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Losing ALA Family scone.

There is something exceedingly tender as
well as instructive in the following, which we
take from the Chi1d's Paper;
a few years ago, a merchant failed in
business. lie went home one evening. What
is the matter p saked his wife. i am beg
garcd-I have lost my ALL he exclaimed,
pressing his hand upon mis- forhead, as if his
brain was in whirl IAN 2 said his wife.
i am left 'Alltpopu,' said his eldest boy )
here am L. And l too papa, said his little
girl, running up and putting her arms around
his neck. rs not lost, papa, repeated Eddie.
And you have your health left,' said his wife.
And your two hands to work with, papa,
said his eldest 'and can help you And
your two feet to carry you about And
your two eyes to see with papa, said little
Eddie.
you have Gods promises said the grand
rrrvtiirrr gUUd 60di;- suiitt his wife:
And heaven to go to- said the LITTLE girl.
And Jesus who came to fetch us there said
his eldest
God forgive me- said the poor merchant,
bursting into tears. Il have not lost all.
What are the few thousands which call my
all, to these precious things which God has
left me p and he clasped his family to his
bosom and kissed his wife and children with
a thankful heart.
All no, there are many things more precious
than gold and bank stocks, valuable as these
may be in their place. When the Central
America was laundering at seq, bags and
purses of gold were strewn about the deck
as worthless as the mere rubbish. Life, life !!
was the prayer. 70 some Of the wretched
survivors, Water, wnter,' was the prayer
Bread, breadg it was worth its weight in
gold, If gold could have bought IT,"
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An Iriahmtn'a o0dfdonoo N a Danll,

We heard tbe following capital story yes
terday' and only regret mat SO cannot tel IL
uH IL was told usi-
A banker ~ Dubuque WIN We shall call
Mr.. My Tor short found Il necessary -
short time ago 10 suspend business, and ao-
coldinRy closed his doors aud issued card
- his dcposilors, in which be- stated that be-
hoped soon % be- able 30 tesun@aglin. The
day after Mr. VI had closed bis doarg, he
~ss met by an llibepian miner who had
10000 deposited with him, and aecosIed him
thus i-
Good moraing. Mr.. NJ. Faith an IL
well you're looking this r. s"niug, considering
the weather. bul,suTeirs sorry am, MIR. VI.
"a see that card of yours 10 the papers. Hut
never do you mind such triles aa that, mon
take courage and hold up your head aE high
as iyor-tho thropblo OF tic thing will soon
blow over Aud as for that $1,000 bal
nnce Of mine, just bape IL as long as you
want it--l have no uSe for the lousy dollars
and ! know lcch for an honest mon, and
perfectly good for the same az any twc,--
kapc W. sir and pleasant dreams be- wild ye."
Mr. VI. Expressed his thanks, and the BAN
kcF and dcppsiter separated liut ON the fol.
lowing day Mr., NJ was startled from his
' pleasant dreams" by Die preacutaton Ola
check for $4,000, hearing The name Of his
llibcrnIan friend. Notknowiug exactly how
10 understand tho matter, Nh NJ. sent for
Patrick, when tho following explanation took
place g.
"Well, you see Mr. NJ, Peggy. thal Is my
wife, has been raising the very di,il about
The mouey--and ivsl to paciy the poor ig.
noraut cratur that II Nas all safe. thought.
be- dad, that I'd jisl send for it and count il
all over before her ugly face, and then shcd
consent 60 my leaving It with you. together
Wid the other $4,000 that l. giving us NO
much throuble 10 hape nom being stolen
from u.s.
To such an explanation, together with the
new temptation Of $1,000 additional. the ,
banker could take no rxccpiions-so ho
out the $1,000 in short hut that
was the las, of the lrishman.
The banker, meeting him several DAYS af .
crwards, desired another explanation.
Och, the thruth l., Mr. NJ, rs mcstlf that
ias been ushamcG 10 see yces. Peggy, that
ii'il Of wife Of NINE YOU scc has hid tho
money and bother me IL can find il all, al
III, aud that's the truth ,in"
The banker made a graceful tender Of his
iat, but Pat generously declined to accept
he same, although justly entitled to it,
5uTiiugfou Guseflf
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A Smuggling Incident.
rfom Ihe ysraannea cIll.en.

4 FROM the vsgeunrs Citizen.
leos.--Congress having passed tho act
generally called tho embargo, an extended
system Of smuggling was the natural result
IN which, | am afraid, somo Of the inhabitants
of Addison took part. Many s,orie, of
hair breadth escape aud keen encounters
with tho Custom House officers are toM with
good deal Of glee and apparent salts.
faction. give one Us specimen
A smuggler land old fox had very }alo.
able load Of goods to run. Ils was aware
that The officer Of the customs had unt wind
OF it and was on the lookout. lie artnnl,ed
that the officer should hnvc information ths,
on such night by certain back road, the
expected load would be run. The officer
having made all ready to seiIe the good. ms
they should pass he secrctcd himself and
horse Ia some bushes near the side ofihe
road. II was clear, cold, starlight night
and tIr SNOW cracked undcr tho SLEIGH ns 70
came along about midnight. The Office,
si'EaaF -tt'-ttte ruad and rnIieaV6rcd io seenr..
hold OF the sleigh A blow across thc hngvrH
ifp,n the butt OF the Emuggirr's whip, made
him let go as quick as de had caugh, hold
aud his cry Of "stop!" was answered BY the
crack Of the smugglcrs whip, and the high
meiilc1- studs wore Off like The wind. A nans
mcnt suiiiced for the officer to bring out his
sleigh from its hiding place and aNay they
went at John GiIpiu speed.
Aher the chase Of six or seven miles the
smugger was oyertnkcn, and horses, sleigh
and load consisting Of barrels Of Jauiaeia rum
were seized and taken back IN triumph. The
officer was particularly clated as the fox had
never beon caught before. On arriving at
the house OF the officer, the horses put in the
barn and fed, barrels rolled into the house
good breakfast eaten, lad said to the oth.
Ger, "ono of those barrels IS leaking, aud il
don't smell of rum n bit" The officer went
to examine and MS he smcli OF the liquor that
had leaked OUT, he "snelt rat" and mutter-
ing TO himsulf "Sold, sold, rs sure as fate,
and l shall never hear the last OF it,
whats that ?" says tho smuggler, coming
up. al say your rum is nothing but water :
rs with an oath he began 70 tumble the bar
rels out Of the door. 10, that's it, is it," as
with thumb on probosis, and fingers gyrating,
the smuggler says, "Wal spose there's no
duty on water, so !, guess III take my horses
and be jogging home" Having mnde all
ready for start he says "Mr, Officer,
Igucss III take them barrels,I may want 'en
ogin, you know" Thus, whilst the officer
was chasing load of water, the real load
worth hundreds Of dollars was run on anoth-
er road AMI safely stored at its destination.
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z 'lJOS'T'lELL FAmRR T-'fhefe IN many a
/ good mother who plans She ruin of the child
I she dearly loyes--leaohlng IL the hrsl lesson
Of wrong-doinR, by simply saying, "Now don't
tell your flhor." Surely mothers do IL
thouRhllessly, ignoranly not considering
( that t is not az aii strange thar gamblers, and
liars, and thieves, and hypocites, and dis
iumtful eyil.mnded people % abound, when
weak, loving mothers, with huHeyud words
and oaressss, sweeten the little teachings that
90 soon ipen into oil kinds Of meanneas aud
uprinelpled pscaliiy heard a kiHd, wull-
meaning mother say 90 lhe puny baby IN hfr
arms, "Wpll, birdie shall have its good candy
every dayi bad papa than't know ii--see
how il loves IL :" aud the litte thing, whose
reach Of liie had not whole winter ~ Il,
hnatchrd at the bright rcd aud blue oOlored
poison aud made D. many glad motions, as
though IL took Ia whole body 10 suck Il with,
The poor little thing had been fed on candy,
almost, aud fre,tgd for more whenever her
mouth wasn't filed. Even the nauTishment
MIXTURE provided didn't wholly satisy Il, for Il
wasn't as lw0t as candy, / thought Il Sas
no wonder, II children we're taught even IN
habj hood that papa was bad aud ugly and
uukind, that Ia yeuth they should call him
"snob' aud the "old mau I" and the mother
whom7hcy had lcarre ed by experience had no
stability Of character, and waa capable uf dc.
eeption, not strange they should No little
respect her ~ 10 call her the "old woman"
! shuddor when hear the frequent words
dropt from young lips, ooh, must not let
father know that" The father may be
stern man, rigid In his way Of bringing Up
hls children, but he has heart someNh here
aud surely, truthful, honest. loving words I
from his own shlld will find that warm place. .
So IL IL best never TO deceive him IN anything |
but keep Ms confidence whole aud unshaken,
and tho .Nhitenoss Of the soul unslaincd by .
that loathsomc sin, deception. "iather don't .
allow me 10 read novels" said Young lady
TO me lately, "but mother does, and 80 we
two read all We can get, and he never knows
it, And she gigRlcd as though they we're
very cunning md worthy Of praise. iar so
dcccir,Gg poor, good father My
soul sickcncd at the idea OF wife. daring to
teach her chiiuica TO disubey their father
Of the dapghicg, vain aud unpdncipled. with
such mother TO teach and guide her, Bet
Ter Tor the world bad she never been born.-
OHIO tHifirdtor
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a ROM Natiye.


Tho Ignorance of tls county among pth-
erwiss well luiprmed English folks SAs ru-
riously illustrated ID fiis osys Of GsReral
W., (agood fellow, bui bogus grbtial,
who visited England b few yrhls eso. ila,.
ug occasion ~ pa.s a frKsds,A Ia prplin.
elal town, which boasted in literary r0torie.
he Feerfyedu an invitation thaough an deqaain-
tanee nom Mia Bloc stocking ~ attend
soiree, The General, OF course, v ent, aud
being q hae handsome, agreeable fellow, he
was quite o rbn, In tho course Of the syun-
ing Miss Blue. who had managed la seeuF,
bis undivided attention, tapped him playful.
y WIN her fan, and said "Do you kHow
that you arc naughty mpn p rllow 80.
madam p asked the General rWhg, for
deoeiying us diI 40 bul / shan't tell on YOU.
OF cuurso only every one IN thS room has
not Eecl ha much az J. ~ The General be.
came nervous, and'thought Of course that he
must have committed somo terrible Iin,S pas
bat as the lYly seemed Kind aud hrgising,
he determined 10 probe the matter. HAly
dear lady am very sorry II have been
guilty Of any doreliolion do teil me tint I
may apologize" "OhP said Miss lilue, "it'a
only pretending 10 bs aH dmcricaR :" APce.
feHhHO' 20 be an American but am al
American, madam" "Yeai perhap, you
live therei batyol are not a nati,6 you
Know" "Oa my honor, madam, real live
native of the great State " New York.
THAT will do for tho company 10 think Cen
eral,' said the literary lady, "and Of course
shall not urdeeeiyc them but you must
know had very distinguished American
gentleman who ras native 20 lunch viii,
me this morning, and wus 80 sorry could
not have him 10 meet you tonight, but he
Nas not at all like you. Ris rareH hair curl.
"a ~ aHeA beautiful hHie rii9iefs W aypand
iis heal, and his complexion ,ras d,uk--cery
fark-dPeyeef Ohelo of a Jeiiop." 81 Aig.
JeT Ly George| thought the General aud
begging our lady not 10 expose his little rse
n trying 10 pass OIL for Rn American he got
nto a corner and enjoyed his laugh.
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WHAT Hoops CoNcElI~--At Battle Greek,
Michigan, the other evening, two gentlemen
aud a lady--one Of the real alaAlsiFt-cSpandcrS
-got aboard the cars for Chicago. Que
gentleman and his wifc had through tickets,
while the other paid his fare only 10 the first
station. From certain manifestations, the CON
ductor concluded il was the intention ofthe
trio 10 dend-head one of the party through.
On arriving at Augusta, the geutletpab did
not get out, and on search being made, he
was found secreted in the ladies' saloon. He
fTtir NM diIrretrJf 20 feHrV the
train at the next station, hut on arriving
there he was not to be found. Afler long
and di1igent search, in which everybody had
become interested. it MHs concluded he had
.leaped from the train while in motion. Spec
ulation was then rife as to his fate, when
gentleman sitting near the lady of big dimen-
sions, hintcd that those hoops might there
"a mystery unfold On producing light.
four feet We're seen protruding from her pet
ticoats, which It was unreasonable to suppose
belonged TO one person, and the lady being
requested 10 rise, which sho did after some
hesitation, revealed the lost passenger
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A STRIKING Comparison. Two painters
we're employed 10 frosco the walls of mag
nificent cathedral; both stood on u rude scaf-
fold, constructed for the purpose, some forty
feet from the ground. One of them was so
intent upon his work, that he became wholly
absorbed in admiration, and stood off from
the picture. gazing at it with intense delight.
Forgetting where he was, he moved back
wards slowly, surveying critically the work
81 l.is r.saaslr 4laatl Al saaaHed +.sssasHs-s
of the plank upon which he stood.
At this critical moment, his companion
turned suddenly, and almost frozen with
horror, beheld his imminent peril another
instant and the enthusiast would be precipita-
ted upoR the pavement beneathi if he spoke
10 him it was certain death---if he held his
peace, it was equally sure. Suddenly he re-
gained his presence of mind, and sei2ing a
wet brush, he flung It against the wall, splnt-
tering the beautiful picture with unsightly
blotches of coloring. The painter flew for
ward, and turned upon his friend with fierce
imprecations but started ut his ghasty face,
he listeued to the recital Of his dunger, looked
shudderingly over the dread space below.
and with tears of gratitude blessed the hand
that saved him.
So, said n preacher, we sometimes get
absorbed in looking upon the world, and in
contemplating IL, step backwards, unconscious
of our peril, when the Almighty dashes out
the images, and we spring iorward--to lament
their. destsuction-into tho outstretchcd arms
ofmsrcy, and ar, saved