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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

Hon Thcs. d. Niece q member OF
the Canadian Government, was assas-
sinatedi fcw days ago. Great excite
ment prevails throughout Canada OH
account thereof The murder is laid to
the Fenians, although there is no evil
dcnce that q member of that Qo English
men) terrible organization.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The Lawrence Journal says a gentle
man from Chicago bought twelve head
Of beef cattle in that county on Monday,
paying for the twelve the rise of elecea
thousand dollars. Pretty costly beef.
ff,at. We apprehend the statement is
about .as reliable as the Jour3.al,s poll
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10
Agents Wanted to Sell the History Of
The War Between the States.


It's Causes, Character, Condu It and Results.
By HON. ALEXANDER II. STEPHENS.
A book for all sections and all parties. This
absorbingly interesting book by "THE GREAT
STATESMAN of the South, presents the most
complete and impartial analysis of the causes
of the war which has ever appeared from q
Southern pen; it treats without partizanship,
and in the utmost moderation of the character
of the struggle; and in its description Of the
| conduct of the war. it gives those interior
lights and shadows of the conflict only known
to those high officers who watched thefood-tide
of revolution from its fountain-springs, and
which were so accessible to Mr.. Stephens from
his position second officer of the Confederaey.
The results of the war. present and future,
have never been treated by any other author.
and Mr.. Stephens great abilities have here
found their fullest play.
The intense desire everywhere manifested to
obtain this work, its Official Character and
ready sale, combined with an increased COM
mission, make it the best subscription book
ever published, and offers to Agents the finest
opportunity to make money ever heard OF III
the history OF books.
send for descriptive Circular and Terms to
Agents. Address. -
ZEIGLER, MCCURDY & CO..
1O-t2-4m 513 Olive Street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

Jndge Underwood has ordered JEFF.
Davis to appear in Richmond at the
May term of the District Court, when
his tEial,aa is asserted, will positively
commence. Chief Justice Chase will
preside. I
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The election in Connecticut is not
such terrific Republican defeat after
ell. The fight was really made OH the
Legislature, and the report is that the
Republicans have majority of about
20 on joint ballot. The Legislature will
have . senator to elect in place of cop
Perhead Dixon. The Republicans
thought the senator of more importance
than the governor.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

Mr., Henry Steinway. aged seventy
two. the senior Of the firm Of Steinway
& Sons, piano makers, Is no less devo-
tee of TerpsiGhore than of CsIiiope. lie
danced quadrille or two ti.c other
evening. with all the gay ebG"a<''' OF
youth
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

Governor Picrpont has been removed
and General Wells appointed Governor
of Virginia i'll his place. OF course
PierPont and his friends arc rampant,
aud denouncc Grnnt and sellofield in
unmcasurci terms.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10
Every day makes new developments

Every day makes new developments
in Kansas. With the best agricultural
region In the world, all we want is a
supply of cheap fuel to secure large
manufacturing interests. With it our
wool can be made into cloth at home, |
and our wheat into -four, as cheap as
any place in the world, and we can sup
ply the whole mountain region of gold
diggings beyond danger from eompetl-
tion.-Larrence Tribune.
In the darkest days of the Atlantic
Telegraphic enterprise friend of Cy-
rus w. Field bought ten thousand dol
lars of stock for "a ten dollar bill. This
investor came TO Mr.. Field to ask him
whether his purchase was worth any
thing. Field offered to take the stock
at considerable advance. SWELL, but
what do you advise me TO do, Mr..
Field = take your stock home" was
the reply, S'lock it up in your safe, and
never look at it nor think of it till you
come TO me for your dividends on il"
That man is now receiving on his in
vestmcnt of ten dollars, $500 per an
mum in gold. = -.
The latest dispatches from Michigan
indicate the defeat of the new consti-
thtion. Negro suffrage was one of its
clauses. The liquor prohibition article
was little ahead at last accounts.
Information from Rhode Island is to
the effect that tiles--a.At..... of Senator
Sprague to the Senate is certain by the
newly elected Legislature. and by near.
Ily if not quite the unanimous Repub
: lican vote.
by the breaking of the chain connect
ed with the hosting machinery at tbs
Diamond coal mines in Scranton, Penn.
on the 31st ult., platform containing
seventeen men was precipitated to TIT
bottom of shaft one hundred anI
eighty-five feet deep. Eleven were in
stantly killed, one has since died, ant
two more it was thought could not live
They leave eleven widows and twenty
five orphans.
1 The oldest inlabitant of Detroit j
: negro whose years are said to mum
y Der one hundred and thirty-four. Hi
n fifth or sixth wife is fifty-nine years old
! The total increase of membership il
!, the NJ. f. Church of Kansas during til
;, year 1867 was 3,l5S. The number Q
members i'll the State now is 9,204.
L The Governor of Missouri has signe
the Pacific railroad bill. 1t provide
: that upon the payment of S5,000,O00 j
:. deed to the present company.
: Connecticut is supposed to have gon
! Democratic by about 1900 majority.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

A fire occurred in Leayenworth a
few days ago which entirely destroyed
the Zeiswng printing Office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The Galveston Railroad difficulty at
Lawrence has been settled.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10
DESCRIPTION AND PEDIGREE:
RuiIdfng Notice.

CEALED proposals will be received until the
- LIST day OF May. 1868, at II o'clock, M, by the
School Directors Of District No. 81, for buIldlng
n frame school house In said District, on the
west half of block 81. in the town Of Plymouth.
Plans and specifications can be seen by calling
on either Of the Directors.
MILTON W. PHILLIPS,
SAMUEL B. DILLON.
14-l7 WILLIAM FI4ICKINiER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

LLea1enworth went Democratic by
seFerd hundred majority.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Liberal Deduction on Goods by Pack.
age or Bulk.
Terms Strictly Pay Down

Terms Strictly Pay Down.
We take in exchange for goods all kinds of
Farmers produce.
The people of Emporia and surrounding
country Will do well TO give call before
at the head of the market and sell for cash at
the lowest living rates. Live aud let live is
our motto. GILLETT d HADI.EY.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

Connecticut is supposed to have gone
Democratic by about 1900 majority.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The Governor of Missouri has signed
the Pacific railroad bill. 1t provides
that upon the payment of S5,0O0,OO0 in
State bonds the, Governor shall make a
deed to the present company.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The total increase of membership in
the NJ. f. Church of Kansas during the
year 1867 was 3,l5S., The number of
members i'll the State now is 9,204.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

Information from Rhode Island is to
the effect that tin ..ot..s.. of Senator
Sprague to the Senate is certain by the
newly elected Legislature. and by near
ly if not quite the unanimous Repub-
lican vote.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The oldest inlabitant of Detroit is
a negro whose years are said to num-
Der one hundred and thirty-four. His
fifth or sixth wife is fifty-nine years old.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1868-04-10

The latest dispatches from Michigan
indicate the defeat of the new consti-
thtion. Negro suffrage was one of its
clauses. The liquor prohibition article
was little ahead at last accounts.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

For fhe information of our lady readers
we will state that the most stylish arrang-
ed coiffures are those that appear to be
dressed with the least care. This is, how
ever, studied carelessncss, and in it lies
the perfection of the hair-dresser's art, re-
quiring more pains-taking than smooth
folds and bandeaux. Long curls are only
loosely durled at the ends and crimped.
Chigpoas are loose and "huffy," and pufIs
aud frizzes are about on the head in i'm
possible places, where they never could
have grown. 8
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
Hoofland's German Bitters,
AND
Hoofand's German Tonic


ffN'{H ~ PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Thirty-ire years since they were first intro
duced into this country from Germany, during
which time they have undoubtedly performed
more cures, and benefited suffering humanity TO
a greater extent than any other remedies known
to the public. ttts
These remedies will effectually cure Liver Conn
plant, Jaundice, Dyspepsia, Chronic or Nervous
Debility, Chronic Darrh9a, Diseases of the Kid
neys, and all Diseases arising from a disordered
Liver Stomach or Intestnes. lI3aH
DEBILITY.
Resulting from any cause whatever; prostra-
tion of the system, induced by severe labor, hard
ships, exposure, fevers &C. lzai1el r.t I
There is no medicine extant equal to these rem
edies in such cases. tone and vigor is impart-
ed to the whole system, the appetite is strength
ened, food is enjoyed the stomach digests pro-
perly, the blood is purified, the complexion be-
comes sound and healthy, the yellow tinge is
eradicated from the eyes, bloom is given to the
cheeks, and the weak and nervous invalid be-
comes strong and healthy being.
Persons advanced in life and feeling the hand of
time weighing heavily upon them, with all its
attendant ills will find in the use Of this Bitters
or the Tonic an elixir that will instil new life
into their veins, restore in a measure the energy
and ardor of more youthful days, build up their
shrunken FORMS and give health and happiness
TO their remaining years. d 4IeD gfs
NOTICE.
1t sa well established fact that fully one-half Of
the female portion of our population are seldom
in the enjoyment of good health, or, to use their
own expression, r,never feel we'll" They are
languid, devoid of all energy, extremely nervous,
and have no appetite. N7iN h
To this class of persons the Bitters, or the
Tonic is especially recommended.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Are made strong by the use of either of these
remedies. They will cure every case of Maras-
mus without fail.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
TIMELY HINTS TO ALL

HOW many have lost father, mother, bro
Il Il thcr, sister, or an innocent little prattling
child, and have not even shadow of resemb-
lance to look upon. After the separation some
little toy or trifiing article is often kept for
years. and cherished as a token of rememberance.
How much more esteemed and valuable would
be one of HoRNING's Perfect Photographs, of the
loved and lost There is scarcely any one who
does not take pleasure in gazing on the features
of friend, and when that friend has been re-
moved by death, we often hear the exclamation
with an expression of regret; o what would
not give for such picture of my friend.
Readers, perhaps you cannot do a better thing
now your mind is upon the subject, then take an
hour or two and visit Horning's Gallery then
you may, at some future period, have reason to
feel grateful for these gentle hints from
JOHN NJ. HORNING,
Middletown, Del.
the best memento that you can supply,
Or leave a valued friend when you die,
Is the life-speaking picture taken in health,
Far better than all Of earth's fading wealth.
July lift
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

Wishes Of ladies'. First, husband
second, fortune; third, baby; fourth,
trip to Europe; fifth, better looking
dress than any of the neighbors; sixth, to
be well battered with fattery seventh, to
have nothing to do in particular; eighth,
to be handsome, which is sometimes COM
mendableI since to be plain or less is de-
fect ninth, to be thought well of, which
is also commendable, except it be from
those whose opinions are worthless tenth,
to make d sensation eleventh, to attend
weddings; twelfth, to be always consid-
cred under thirty. se ief
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

Good manners are the blossoms Of good
sense, and it may be added of good feeling
too; for If the law Of kindness be written
in the heart, it will lead to that disinter-
estedness in little as we'll as in great
thing-that desire to oblige, and
attention to the qualification Of others,
which is the foundation Of good manners.
The happiness Of our life is made up Of
little courtesies; little kindnesses pleasant
words genial smiles friendly letter ;
and good deeds.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
Our @lio.


How no DIsposE OF PorAToEs SHowING
Ror Acprresponden ofan Irish newspa-s
per claims to have heard Of plan to stop
the decay Of diseased potatoes. He writes
1t as follows:"I have just heard of a
plan to preserve partially diseased potatoes
from further decay, for pig-feeding. As
this is year in which the disease is pre-
valent. very likely such plan will be uni
versally adopted. When the diseased po-
tatoes are sorted they should be taken and
boiled, after which they are allowed to dry
by their own heat, and then put into bar
rels and pressed down in pulp, covered
with moistened yellow clay. Then cover
the barrela and allow it to stand by until
required fbr use. A friend of mine, by
doing, SO kept them for nine months--in
fact until all he had were used out, they
being in as good state at tie end Of that
period MS when boiled" sesi sr
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

An effort is making in some parts of
this country, to enlarge the horse. The
Morgans and other roadsters do very well
for that service, but for the plow, cart or
wagon, they are considered too small. Five
stations and seven mares Of the large Per
cheron horses, have recently been intro
duced into Maryland from France. They
are said to possess great beauty and sym-
metry as well as strength.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

A young lady Good Templar. the 9th
er evening explained her position on the
cider question in conversation with young
gentleman Of the same order. "Ah," said
she, 81 Not out Of it nicely when he asked
me if I drank cider. OF course answer
ed. no. You see, since father bought that
barrel from Mr.. H, that you like SO
well, have always used straw, for /
knew our officers would not ask me any-
thing about sucking"
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

TAKE CARE OF THE GRINDsToNE.-A
grindstone should not be exposed to the
weather, as it not only Injuries the wood
work. but the suns rays harden the stone
SO much as in time to render it almost use
sess. Neither should it stand in the wa
ter in which it runs, as the part remaining
in the water softens SO much that it wears
unequal and "out of true"
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

Mrs, Brisket. the housekeeper. who has
a pretty fair idea of the fashionable lady
being asked about the Squir's new bride,
exciailu ed "Bless her! she's a perfect
lady, mum Don't know one Pint Of meat
from another, muml'
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

II Is stated by some wiseacre that the
heart Of man weighs about nine ounces,
that Of woman's about eight. As the
age increases a mans heart grows heavier
and thu woman's lighter-some girls lose
theirs at sixteen.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

When lady indulges yawn or two,
gentlepen are justified in guessing their
hat is needed on their heads, and that the
best side Of the door is the outside.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
BOOT Sc SHOE MAKING

AMES 4, COLLINS, respectfully informs the
y public that he has taken the Shop at the cor
ner Of Broad and Lake streets, nearly opposite
the Academy, in MlDpLErowN, and is prepared
to manpfactnre Boots and Shoes to order. Spe-
cial attention given to repairing, and all work
finished with neatness and despatch. He re-
specially socits share Of the public patronage.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

& Young men anxious to get rid of their
wild oats would do well to get sewing
machi1e.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
DIR. MUSGROvE,
DENTIST,
ELKTOM, MARYLAND.

0FFICE-0ppos the Presbyterian Church.
" Teeth Extracted without Pain by the use Of
NITROUS OXIDE CAS- or by the latest improvement
the SPRAY PRoDucEn, formed by Rigoline or
Ether.
This Narcotic Spray is used where sensitive
teeth are to se excavated preparatory to filling.
Also, for PAINLESS removal of the Dental Pulp,
and for minor surgical operations.
ARTIFICIAL TEETH inserted, from one to
a full set.
Persons from distance desiring protracted
operations will please notify by mall or other
wise, thereby saving disappointment and loss Of
time
Tooth Powder and Mouth Wash kept, Constantly
on hand; also, DR.. j. d. Whites Dcntine.
THOMAS H. MUSGROvE, d. D. s,
Elkton, Md, January is, lsss--ly
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
sslsd Hoetrp.
SUNSET.

- = = ------si -
q by A. c.~B.
Say not there Is no beauty t
In this lower world Of ours,
For my soul is ever finding
Mid the thorns some brilliant flowers.
Nt4t4tfl u Tssifs kNt .4i4t
Yes, there's beauty all around us,
- II we only look Alright Il
But when sinful thoughts come DER us
II will vanish from our sight.
Sec that glorious cloud at sunset, s=as-.,,-
AS 1t hangs in azure blue,
With its tints Of gold and purple,
And It's ever-changing hue.
See that glorious sky behind it, ~
What Of earth can be more bright2
But, alas It soon will vanish,
And be lost to mortal sight.
So Il Is with earthly pleasures IL 4, s.s,s
They are feeting as the day; ea
When we think that we have reached them
They will quickly fade away. .A
NJ VI
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

Surgeons can never be made . solemn
people for they are too fond Of cutting ap.
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
PARLOR STOVES.

BRILLIANT, DEW DROP.
GAS BURNING BASE, UNION AIR TIGHT,
GEM, OUR PARLOR.
Also, SExTON'S PARLOR HEATERS.
Stoves of all kinds suitable for Stores, Offices,
Bar-rooms, and School Houses.
Also, the Morning Glory and the Oriental, both
unsurpassed in beauty and efficiency. They can
be in operation at the store the proprietor
ALI sizes of Bar-room Stoves and Template
Stoves repaired at short notice.
Old Stoves taken in exchange.
ge> TIN WARE at wholesale and retail. -eeS
As have practical workmen employed, l think
can give satisfaction to all who favor me with
their work. Particular attention paid to Roof
ing and Spouting. -.
s.w. ROBERTS.
hiddletown, January 4, lses-Iy
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

H0OFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS
~ - AND
Hoof1and's German Tonic.
rhe Great Remedies for all Diseases Of the
LIVER, ST0MA CH OR DIGESTIVE
ORGANS II g y
HOOFLAND's GERMAN BITTs1ss
Is composed Of the pure juices { or, as they, are
incidentally termed Ertvacts) Of Roots, Herbs
and Barks, making preparation, highly concen-
trated and entireyJreefron dt alcoholic dd'"irtars
Of any kind. !, ey4,rr ~
Hoofand's German Tonic
rs a combination Of all the ingredients Of the
Btters, with the purest quality Of Santa Crus
Rum Orange, &c. making one of the most pleas
ant and agreeable remedies ever offered to the
public.
Those preferring Medicine free from Alcoholic
admixture, will use r7T f84l
Hoofand's German Bitters.
Those who have no objection to the combina-
ton of the Bitters, as stated, will use
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC
They are both equally good, and contain the
same neu1cinal yiItues, tne cnOlce between tne
two being mere matter of taste the Tonic being
the most palatable.
The stomach, from a variety of causes such as
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, etc. is
very apt to have its functions derangel. The
Liver, sympathizing as closely as 1t does with the
Stomach, then becomes affected, the result Of
which is the patient suffers from several OF more
of the following diseases: 1A
Constipation, Flatulence Inward Piles, Funess
of Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Stom-
ach, Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust for
Food, Fulness or Weight in the
Stomach, Sour iEructations,
Sinking or Fluttering
at the Pit of the Stenl-
ach, Swimmingof ii-
the Head, Hur-
ried or Difficult ep.
i7 Breathing, Fluttering ssrr.,
- at the Heart, lthoking or IJi
Suffocating Sensations when in
aLying Posture, Dimness Of Vision,
Dots or Webs before the Sight, Dull
Pain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspiration.
Yellowness Of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the
Side Back, Chest, Limbs etc. Sudden Flushes
of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Con-
slant Imaginings- Of Evil, and
Great Depression Of Spirits. '1 A-
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
the greatest caution in the selection of q remedy
for his case, purchasing only that which he is as
sured from his Investigations and inquiries, pos
sesses true merit is skilfully compounded, is FREE
| from injurious ingredients, and has established
for itself reputation for the cure of these diseas
| es. In this connection we would submit thos,
well-known remedies 10y ~-2N
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07

Only gross and vulgar minds pay a
higher respect TO wealth than to talent
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
VIII
hs Policies are ezempt from Attachnlent.

By the Charter it is enacted, "That any pol
icy taken out in favor of a wife, child, relative
or other persons having an interest in the life of
the insured shall not be liable to seizure by the
creditors of the person so insured
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
FRANCIS TARONI

DESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the
In public generally that he has recently located
on the northeast corner of Broad and Lake
streets, Middletown, and is prepared to do all
kinds of
House and Sign Painting,
Graining, China CLOSING, Calcemining, Paper
Hanging, &c,
All work done with neatness and despatch.
He invites the public to give him call, as he
hatters himself that he will be able give satisfc-
tion to all who favor him with their custom.
All orders will be thankfully received and
promptly attended to.
January iI--6m
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
There are no Unnecessary Restrictions in The Policy

The insured are not restricted from residence
in any part of the United States or British Prov
inces, or in Europe in time of peace; excepting
that an extra rate will be charged for residence
for a longer period than thirty days. between the
LIST of July and the lst of November, in that por-
ton of the United States lying within sixty miles
of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or of
the Mississippi or Red Rivers, south of the par
allel of 360 North Latitude,
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
ATTEND no YOUR TERTH.

EsEW persons are properly impressed CER
IL with the importance of giving carly pEiftb
attention to decaying teeth. The health is pften
affected by them, to say nothing Of the ipc0pye-
nience and suffering, which they produce. It is
important to have all carries promptly arrested
If treated in time most teeth may be preserved
Teeth Extracted Without Pain,
by the use Of Nitrous 0side Gas, a harmless and
pleasant anesthetic.
], j, yANpERFoRD, D, DIS.
Nay 9-H Aiddletewn, Del
Middletown transcript., 1868-11-07
II. KENNARD,
81 Eighth, below Coates st.
e From Rev. q. ID. FendaH.

Assistdu Editor, Usristian Chronicle, PAitada.
| have derived decided benefit from the use o
HooRand's German Bitters, and feel it my priv
ilege to recommend them as most valuable tonic,
from diseases arising from arrangement Of the
liver. Yours, truly sa...-