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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

4Il Cole is agent for the world
renowned Howe Sewing Machine.
A ff5aiN this excellent machine Is
all thas isrs4airsd % convince one
that its merits have never been over
estimated. For further particulars
call and see the agent,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

d, WEATHERs4-H has been rainy,
drizsly and slomciky during q part
IF this week but splendid weather fet
vegetation. "A II AT" /
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

! seA- For a nice set of teeth, 60 to
DIR. c. p Artnan's Dental Rooms,
over Wise & Bryant's Drug Store,
Cedar Falls, Iowa, 49,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

CHANGE or PULpITs.--Rev. j. G.
Dimmitt, Of this city, and Rev. Mr.
Casebeer, of East Waterloo, will
change pulpits next Sabbath morn
inor
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

DIED.-Mis Nora Markley, daugh-
ter of James Markley, died in this
city last Wednesday, April Goth, oil
consumption. Y te1-se ! -
Funeral Services occurred yester.
day at 3 o'clock.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

ARRIVED. "A numberof Canadians
arrived on the train last Tuesday
evening and intend settling in this
vicinityswe understand. Come along
there is a little room left yet.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

RE-PuBLIsTI.-In consequence of "A
slight error which crept into the
Railroad tax bin in last issue we re-
publish the law again this week. ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

IL CASE or FIRE a matter
that should be remembered by the
people, we will state that according
to ordinance No. SO, for the organiza-
ton of Fire Department, every per-
son not a fireman who shall be
present at fire shall be subject and
obedient to the orders of the Chief
and Assistant Engineers, the Mayor
and Aldermen, City Marshall and
Police Officers in extinguishing the
fire and the removal and protection
of property. IF our citizens will all
remember this, In case of fire, less
confusion will occur and more useful
work will be accomplished.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

CHANGE OF PROPERTY. Rev. III.
G. Kinney has,sold his reside cs on
Main st, ITO II. Hazlett.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

AT A BARGAIN. few Barrels
Fexas Pecan nuts will be sold less
than Chicago prices at Chases.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
Local Department.

~ Subscribers viii understand hereaftq,
~ when their paper IL marked with an n that
thicr subscription has expired. No panel
sent Tor longer time than paid for
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

+
To THE LADIES. Have you heard
the good news ard have you seen the
latest fashionsg Ifnot, 60 at once t.
that favorite millinery store of Miss
A. McNally & Sister. They have
new goods there that will do to talk
about. Miss McNalIy has been to
Chicago, and q general supply ofset-
trActiye goods In her line las bsen
the result Sofl her purchaser. Her
goods are of such q character that
you will be induced to purchase
whether you want to or not, but we
don't say that to keep you away, for
twill do your eyes good toIook over
the assortment. Next Thursday,
Friday and Saturday they have their
grand opening, when the LATEST FASH
ions and styles wills bs1exhibited.
Ladies should remember this, as they
doubtless will, and the result will be
q grand rush for the latest spring
goods. Miss McNally's extended bu-
siness acquaintance has given her
great advantages In purchases, aud
she has supplied this market with
the very best. They cannot fail to
meet with a liberal patronage.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

JoKE on THE DEsI.-The Oskaloosa
Herald gives an account of certain
Dcmoeratsc editor not 10 thousand
miles from that city, who was can
wasting in that place for campaign
subscribers "when he came to gem
tleman from the country, strong
Republican,, and used his persuasive
powers, but invariably received No.
for an answer. WELL, says the edi-
tor, did you ever read my paper p
Yes said Carl. Il have, some 'Oh,
yes, ; says democrat. that's the way
you take to cheat the printer, borrow
your more liberal neighbpr's paper
No, says Carl, i have Democratic
neighbor who takes your paper; aud
like the most Of your subscribers he
cannot read, 50 he brings his paper
over to me and 7 read II 10 him, and
q laborious task find it, Mr.. Edi-
torcollapsed, absquatulated, vamosed,
scud.'
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

neA- EVERY description of Carpen'
ter and Joiner work done in the besi
style, and warranted to give satisfac
ton, by Il. M. Stead.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

MIILINERy--Mrs. Lathrop has
just returned from the east with a. lit
tie the incest stock of Millinery
Goods ever brought to Cedar Falls.
Particulars next week.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

RATHER TALL.-The WIntersett
Mddisonidn gives an account of q
young man living in that county not
yet twenty-ones years of age who
measures in his stocking feet six feet
and seven inches and is strongly In
clinedto grow several inches yet.
They also have in that county a
young lady, good looking one too,
who is six feet one finch and one
eight of an inch tall. The two ought
to splice according to our ideas Of the
eternal fitness Of things.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

STRUCK BY LIGHTNINa.- During
the thunder storm this morning, the
harm of Mrs. Meredith In this city,
was. struck BY lightning aud entirely
construed, burning up a small
amount of grain, hay, &c.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
, County Conversations.

The Republicans Of Black Hawk
county assembled at Waterloo last
Saturday, pursuant to the call Of the
County Central COMMITTEES toselect
delegates to attend the State Conven-
ton at Des Moines, on the 7th Of
May, and the Congressional conven-
tion at Montana, July 10Th. Unusual
tfnnnimity Of feeling prevailed and
the Convention passed off quietly and
with no delay. The entire Congress
sionnf Delegation expressed their
preference for a Black Hawk county
man, and will undoubtedly support
Judge Couch for Congress at the
Convenfioms fs1s1 = Ee8tsfeS3
The Congressional Delegates are:
Geo. ordway. g. w. Couch, j. w.
Logan, 8. Bagg, Waterloo; ID. Il,
Champlin, A. G.. Hastings. A. G.
Bunneli, p. McIsaacs, East Waterloo;
A. Townsense JlB. Powers III. III
Carpenter, J. +. ToIerton, Cedar
Falls; Il. e. McStay, Lincoln; j.
Wasson, Big Creek; Mr.. McCord,
Fox.
Delegates to the State Convention
axe s.--s. -s-ss.. r-a - ssg-y
Peter Melendys j. @. Rownd; r. b.
Carpenter, Cedar Falls; Mr.. Dodge,
Waterloo; Cicero Close, Cedar; Mr..
Rolphs, Bennington; II. S. Wooster,
Eagle; w. N. Curtis, Waterloo.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

A@- Grover & Bakers Sewing Ma
chimes, Sewing Machine, Thread,
Needles, Silk and other machinesup-
plies. Bird Cages, large variety, at
Dale & Kellogg's. 5tf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

CLOSING ouT--J, w. Plumlner. is
closing up bis drug business, but we
can't say what his Intentions are
about leaving Cedar Falls. GO
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

pW PRIVATE SALE.--I offer my
household furniture at private sale.
Among the articles are parlor set,
y nice Cottage Bedroom set, l Cook
ing Stove, leSewing Machine, Com
mon furniture, Crookery, &c.
REV. III. G.. KINNEY.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

ksCoNTRAcT LET. Eve learn from
the Usage Ioscdn that the contract for
building a bridge across the Cedar at
Moore's Ford, has been let to our
townsman A. Epaulding. Mr.. s. il
now building bridge at Nashua,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

ET IF you want q good house
built, employ E. M. Stead, and you
winihave Sng CHAT you win not be
ashamed-of. - -
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

NEwsPAPER THIEF.--The Chica-
go Tribune, tells of a man In that
city who was fined SIS for stealing q
newspaper from an other man $ door.
There are no newspaper thieves III
Cedar FalIsbut.any quantity Of news-
paper spongers and that i'm our opin-
ion is Just about as bad.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

p6T LET 1T BE KNowN-That
Miller & Wilson have just received a
splendid lot of Fringed, Beaded and
Plain Silk Parasols. Come every
body and see them. lttg5 42w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

REPORTED. We publish on second
page an extempore speech, delivered
by j. B. Powers, at the Republican
County Convention, which was fur
nished US by our photographic re-
porter. - $50 a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

nHAzlett has just received from
News York large lotof carpets. All
ID search ofrbeaatiful and cheap car
nets, Dan find them at Hazlett's.
Cali and Sc them, 1t will do you
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

am IMitN When you want dress goods
al The --latest styles cheap, call at
,Haxlstt's Cheap fash Store,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

MAGNOLIA WATER delightful
toilet article superior TO Cologne
and at half cost,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

REASONABLE REQUEST. An editor
of a Kentucky paper, in making an
appeal to his subscribers who are In
arrears to pay up, says: ave hope
they will settle without delay. Not
that we need the money-oh, no!
Our ink is given to US, we steal our
paper, and we win our printers wa
ges at "seven up" So it costs US no.
thing. Nevcrless, as a matter of &C.
commodation, and to ease their Goa
sciences, we will take what they owe
us, if they will send 1t in immediate.
ly. sly
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

T. 4. Hazlett ID selling all kinds Of Dry
Goods cheaper than any other man.
Call and examine.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

snA- n large varietysof Wall Paper
IN connection with the furniture bu-
siness, ON hand and for sale at Mar
tin White & Co.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

.sssAAICannsd Peaches, Tomatoes
sr.assdT all, kindsSof canned goods al
OsiaAsesa Fruit Bazanr.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

n@- Hazlett has Just resolved direct
from the manufacturer, three Hous.
and rolls wall paper, which he Is scl-
ling at about cost. n you want wall
paper cheap. 90 to Hazlett,s,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

For RENT.-Store for rent on Cor.
ner Of Main and First Street, north
side. isl, Inquire of F. N. Chase.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

y Frssh arrival of tower seeds and or
nameptal grass seeds just arrived
from Briggs ~ Bro. of Rochester for
s7sSls hyq3 +. N Chase.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
When he il for saken,
Withered and Shaken.

What can an old man do but de"
He can te restored to health and
youthful yigor by DIR. J. w. Poland's
White Pine Compound. Sold every
where. Read advertisement.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

a A great variety of garden seeds for
male by II. N. Chase.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

Fresh oranges, lemons, cocoa nuts
andsfss, AZ cheses. 81 Ft s.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

RAILROAD AccIDENT.-Another
Railroad accident occurred on the
Iowa Division of the Illinois Central
last Tuesday, which detained the
passenger train a few hours. At
Plum Greek, about a. mile cast of
Earlville, eleven ears of the freight
train coming west loaded with ties
and lumber few the track and rolled
down an embankment distance OF
seventy feet, coming together In q
confused mass. The locomotive and
a few other cars passed over the
bridge In safety. 1t involved the loss
of large amount of rolling stool,
and freight. No lives were lost.
The section master met with slight
injury.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
I4oc sil Notices.

ssaALL Notices I'm this Column win be Charged ten
eents per kue fof each irlsertiou
= reduction VIII be made Tor notices inserted for
Aperiod OF ., Q or II months.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

reA- White Lead, Glass and Putty
at Wise & Byfant's Drug Store.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

Ii p~ New stock of Lead, Oil, Glass,
Putty, Wall Paper and Window
Curtains, at Wise a Bryanrs Drug
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

IL He CAN.--An editor thus in,
dnlges In q little bit or philosophy
Every man ought to pay his debts,
IL he can. Every man ought to gel
narriedif hecan. Every manshouid
work TO salt his customers'if he can.
Every wife should hold her tongue II
she can. Every lawyer should occa.
sionally tell the truth If he can. Ev.
cry man ought to mind his own bu-
siness and let other peoples alone, Il
no can. Every man should take q
newspaper, aud pqy for it anyhop.p
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

N. +. sMs4STKAD, General Car
psnter and Joiner, Is prepared to
take Jobs cheap for cash.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

DT Fine stock of Boots & Shoes nj
Miller 81 Wilson'S. 10y 42w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
s'Spring Il = cheery, - 4 3 80
4 Winter IL Ia dreary,
Green leaves hang. but the brown must fly;
e Whax, ha IL ahaixpn 15s

Lone and forsaken, ~
What can an old man do but die r.
Why, take Plantation Bittcrs, t.
be sure, and with them new lease
of life. The old are made young, tho
middle-aged rejoice, and the young
become duly brilliant by using this
splendid Tonic. Dyspepsia, Heart.
burn, Liver Complaint, Headache,
Pains in the side, "Crick. in the
Back" and all symptoms Of Stom-
aohic Derangement, yield at once tc
the health-giving influence Of Plan
tation Bitters. They add strength to
the system and buoyancys to the
mind.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

LADIES REPOSITORY The Ladies'
Repository for May leads of with
two beautiful iengravings-athe river
side path and a portrait Of Gov.
Thomas G. Fletcher Of Mo. 1t is
wen filled With choice articles such
as are always found in,this excellent
magazine. Don't fail to read the
May number. Aasp 81
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

To BE BuILT.A Mr.. Sartori is going
forward with his new brick block as
fast as possible, and expects; to have
1t completed and occupied by the
first OF, July. IL is to be % feet vide,
50 feet deep aud two stories high.
When completed. it win add much
TO the looks Of Main street.. IS
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

sA-IS you want > nice fence built,
employ Z. Nj Stead.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

DUE NoTIcE.-All parties knowing
themselves tobe indebted to the late
Arm Of Campbell& Mills; will call
and settle Immediately, Otherwise
their accounts will be left with the
Justice of the Peace for collections.
s G.. Il. MILLS.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

MAYORS coURr-Dr. Bryant has
organized Mayors Court, where all
refractory persons are dealtaWith ina
summary manner. His first case
came up last week and two persons
were made to dance to the tune of
five dollars each and cost. The soon
er the better that people learn that it
eoets something to qusrrel now days.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

In TowN.-Three wolf 7osHps ar.
rived ed i ll, town yesterdaya ,g.fg
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

. Hs- Fine Piques, Alicienncs and
Percaies, at Miller q Wilson'S. 42w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

sssen sSeh city Bond Issued FOR
bridge purposes, will b9 paid By. the
City Trs1knref on rresep tati9h Il
BY order of Common Cbuncil.
Cedar Fails, April p, 1868.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

BeA- JoBs 4tsken at the lowest liv-
ing rates. by e. NJ Stead.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

RATS. -Josh Billings talks our sen,
timents on, these pests of creation
when he says that STATS, Viewed
from emmy platform yu kan bid are
pnspealddly cussed, and iryyould ~
willing tew make emmy man vhe
whould destroy awl the rats in the
United States, valuable keepsake
say for instance. either the lifa and
sufferings ov Andy johnson, id one
vollum, calf bound, or receipt, tew
cure the blind staggers.rss
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

1@r Rooms to let, over. Dale & KEEL
logg's Drug Store. % q off
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

! pTSplendid Dress Goods at Miller
81 Wilson's. Il ajals 42w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
.z1Na YscrrY oFrrcERs.

AhyeS-Dr r. A. BRYANT ~ sa
TSa Aldernsea, 1t Hard--H. c. Wright, Frank
Atdeymen ~ gg@d-J. NJ Benjamin, NJ l.
Fs.s Aldermen, 3D. Vard Chas Nicely, T. L. French
ssy Atdsrzssss. ,AfA ,Ward-Henry Miller n. A.
: Haichlxisss rs W.. =. = - Z $500 "a .7
hsi Cis Trsasver-J. 4. Knapp. aa
s,sss CITY Clerk--Frank Nicely. ,aN
,ae Chy Aarshai-W. w. Wallace.
.'l CITY Council meets nrst Thursday in each month
81 CEDAR FALLS SCHOOL BOARD.
-, Rfssfdeaf---Dr. John Kerr
4 !. Tics President sheldon Fog
Y, Y TrsGsarer--G. b. Van Saun
=. ssersfQry-H G. Hemeuway
y Dtrscfors--Dr. +. A. Bryant, d. c. Oyerman,
A. v. Thoupsoa. tt.a
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

p@- White goods in great variety,
ut Miller &. Wilson's. 42w
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

SEATS FOR SALE.--25 bench seats
for SALE saitsbie fbr church, ball or
school house purposes. Enquire at
this office. IN + 80 saw
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01
THE, ! GAZETTE.
! sFRlDAY, MAraiv ices.

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-01

ADfSrERiM BAcnEfoNs Eoc ssFi.
TT. +Wa rletice that socistiss are be.
Ing orsaAfhed m various places fol
the mutual sbenefit of brcvct grass
widowers7 that is. for the deaE~old
haebieswAvss wives,asce tcnxpsraFi.
Ilyout Of to%nsor gone astouk lis.
Fit. No female membsss are admit.
ted. We have heard of no society d
this kind yet In Cedar Falls.
LATAfs T7-llrr-- $685. -r IT - n III GT
BfkeoS4h ROAD. Tffs 1ttm ur.
ges the citizens of Grundy Center
to aid the people Of Tcwn SO sec. 15in
building bridge across the north
fork Of the, Black Hawk, with. the
view OF drawing to That county the
Cedar Falls trade. Business men OF
Cedar Fallss reverssTt heriirecnou IA
which -trsde would flow and hrfp
build the bridge IL you desire the
trade of Grundy.
q g-1-as-@42. ps
CONVENTION oF surERrNrENp-
ENTs. The Superintendent of Pub.
iic tnstruction, in ACCEPTANCE with
the provisions OF the school Law,
has called q Convention of the Super
intendents of the counties OF Dallas,
Polk Jasper, .Poyeshiek, johnson,
Washington, Muscatine, Scott; Clin-
ton, Cedar, Jones, Linn, Benton, ia.
ma, Marshall, Story, Hardin, Black
Hawk and Buchanan, to be held at
Marengo, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, May 5thand 9th. Vs k F S
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-01

james II, Cochran, Deputy Secretary Of
State at Augusta, Maine, has been appointed
an Assistant in the Office of the Supervising
Architect of the Treasury Department, and will
be employed as draughtsmaH and measurer Of
coatract work on the public building.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-01
\ RARE JOKE OF GOV. CHAMBaRLA1,

\ RARE JOKE OF Gov CHAMBERLAIN.
Gov Chamhcriain's lecture on the Sur
render OF Lee will not be delivered in
Washington, as we gather from the follow
ing letter to the New York Inlcpendant:
a distinguished loyal hero. who played
a prominent part at the final conqscst Of
the rebel army, was asked recently to
deliver lecture, historical, here in this
CITY, on Lees Surrender, in which he was
so large an actor. himself receiving Lees
sword His answer was quaint and char
acteristic. "You must let me off from
this labor. have not the leisure, and
cannot come. Moreover, all things CON
sidercd. | have my doubts whether Lee
ever surrendered. AT all events. 1t migbt
not be discreet 10 maAe he aeermeat IN
flashing ton."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-01
Yours truly,
MUNSoN.

THE MAY NUMBER of the Northern
Monthly is certainly not behind its prede-
C ssors in the spirit and variety of its con
tents. First on the roll stands Z" The
Greenback Era" by Gen. Francis A
Walker. now managing editor of the
Springfield Republican. 1t is vivid and
luminous picture of the mercantile and
social influence of our paper currency,
written in an exceedingly popular style,
aud full of admirable illus rations from
the stock market. and the home circle.
Next comes The Thief in tho Might
which still holds its terrible interest, and
evinces that unfailing command of the
magnifcences of our language. which has
given Mrs Prescott her national fame
" Easter Day at Rome" hy DR.. Robinson
is peculiarly interesting just now, at least
to those of the communion which recog-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-01

nizes this festal day. Richard Sayles' "A
Hugueuot Family" is painfully interest
ing war sketch. "The Proper Use Of
Stimulants and Narcotics" by DR.. Beard.
is an article which we predict will excite a
very warm discussion. 1t advocates the
use of wine, whiskey, tobacco. opium, ete..
and is very trenchant in its treatment OF
the temperance theory. The NoRTHERN
prints the article without endorsing it.
g The Red Knight" is piquant and ex-
quisite chess story. "Concerni1g Eccen-
trio People, by Mr.. Manso n, is a gossippy
paper. full of anecdote and pleasant moral
izations. Next we have a translation of
Victor Hugo's - Claude Gueux," one of
the earliest writings of that great author,
which has already passed out of print in
France, and now for the first time appears
in English dress. 1t is notable as con.
tanning the germ of Jean ValJean, the
great character in " Les Miserables," !"
"The National Debt is able discussion of
whether bonds are payable in gold or
greenbacks. II is reported to have. been
written by an eminent New York financier
In the Editorial Department we find the
usual sparkling variety. Altogether, the
NORTHERN commences its second year
superbly.