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The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1870-11-10
LITE ysAl1Y NOTICES.

app|eton's Illustrated Aln,ana,
for 1871 is supcrbly illustrated, and !.
inclus2d 10 cover printed in Eve col
on. It contoios miscellany, poems,
aud much general information. Price
40 cents. d, Appleton T. Co, New
York. So,
In the last iesue Of Appleton'.
journal was commenced a series Of pa.
pe,s entitled picturesque Amt RIGA. y
prepared and illustrated by a special
artist, who@has. visited many places
heretofore neglected. Tho first Of the
series, IA Journey up the st. John'a
and Ockhwsha rivers,' Florida," Sap-
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LIST, and was handsomely illustrated,
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The publishers Of Our ScAooltlay
Nisttor offer all new subscribers for
1871 the two remaining numbers of
this year. This is very we'll conduct.
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COLLECTIONS OF rHI M1sNEsorA H1sron1.
CAL SocIET1. Vol. ILL.,, Part I. 1873 PIP.
This volume, for copy Of which "
are Indebted to tho Secretary Of the
Society, Mr.. J. Fletcher Williams, CON-
tsinss great deal concerning the early
days Of Minnesota that 10 veil worth
preserving. It is the design Of the So
eiety to issue similar part every year,
if the necessary materials can be OBJ
tained. The contents of this number
ioclude ten separate articles, eontribut
ed by Gen. Sibley, Rev. E. D. Neilt,
Mrs. Gen. Van Cleve, Rev. Riggs, Mr.:
j. F. Williams aud others. ~ .;.t~...
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Weston the famous walker, ha'
been requested BY O. nmitee Of soicu'
ti6c medical men, to conduct his next
feat Of walking 400 miles 10 five con.
seoutive days, under their auspices and
advice, for the advancement Of science
by investigations as 10 his physical con.
dit,on, &C., for, Eve days previous to
the effort. the five days Of the walk, TIE
fve days after. Weston has acceded
to the re quest. o.
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fold sold 90 Frid'y at 10. At
the beginning Of Gen. Grants Admin.
lstration it sold at 1872; at the FIRST
year, at us; now it is no !! - Put
this beside the steady reduction Of the
Debt, and tho diminution of taxes =;
asd thea let the enemies Of the Admin.
istration persuade you, if they can, that
in the essentials on which. the people
have most SGT their heart it is not bril-.
liant success =, = 1.s+'.. ,.
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The name Of the great kid glove
manufacturer is Mullcr-his given
name being Alexandra, which he
stamps on his gloves. He usually sup
plies ia. T. Stewart, of New York,
with seventy thousand dozen pairs Of
gloves per annum, but bis manufae.
tory has been closed by the siege Of
Paris.
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GEN. i +. HUBBARD, President of
the Fifth Minnesota Regiment Asseeiac
stioo, has issued q csll for a reunion at
sst Paul on the 18th and ieth of2 Do.
esnbslthe anniversary Of the battle II
sof Nashville. All Minnesota .rsgi-
ments Of tho 10th Corps are invited to
join Sthom.s asE . sasI' a99szJu a.N-~-
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3TRAYED OR sHsTOLEN. :,

From tho undersigned, at st. Cloud,
MIMI, on or shout May LIST, one Brown
PONY MARE also one Bay PONY HORSE
with white stripe on end Of his nsse, one
hind foo. white above the hosf, and
saddle marks. Both have white stars in
their face. and are about eight years old
each. A reward OF $25 will be paid for
their return, or liberal sum for info-ma-
ton that will lead to their recovery,
Jul al 49, AZ, ALLAN GRIFFIN.
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HORSE GLEN.

On last Friday evening there vas stolen
from the stable q the uadsrsisasd, living
at Lake Henry, Stearns county, sn IRON
GRAY MARE, about 16 hands high and
IL years old; oaS Stthe lips % the right
side swollen from, tho birdie tho ankles are
thicker then ordinary. A reward Of sos viii
be- paid for the return Of the animal " III
formation a. to it, wereAbouts. 4. y, ;. :.
n17-8W MICHAEL KRAMER.
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Additional particulars Of the rb
berry on the Central Pacific railroad,
near Reno Neyadaj state that the mail
Car was plundercd Of greenbaoks aud
bonds estimated: 70 be- $250,Q00 in
amount. :, Wells Fargo Il Co., have Of:
fered SIS, 900 reward for the apprehen.
sion OF the robbers, and = we'll organ.
lied pursuit Of both bands is said to
have been instituted.
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ffsissSS1. IL. N.5KlCHAKDSVN.

BEsrox CouN7Y.-Fivo towns in
Bsatou county heard from up to yes
tssaaysaftssnoop, give Averill Is votes,
and 1)oasslly l04. There IRE four
towns yetsto hear trcm.a .
&. A nots received just a. wesogo to
pss1s siyts Dosselly's vote nsthe coun.
~, stsltl; Avs.ils 5, lQ2s B. H:spen.
cor, (Dem) is elected County Auditor.
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The Glencoe Register reports the
shipment from Hutchinson, by: w.: L.
Sumner, of 220 kegs Of Minnesota but
ter and lot Of cheese, direct to New
Orleans.
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c.. BRIDGMAN, 49,.
u Dealer in ~
T. u M 3 Il r {.
At the Mills. Lower St. Clsu1
FARM FOR RENT.

The undsrsis1ed would otter Tor rent IN
excellent farm on Sank River, seven miles
from st. Cloud. 1t contains 200 seres-
l2O acres under cultivation, the balance
good meadow and timber lsnd-snd has .
good honse, barn, we'll, &c. Rent, $500 =
year: Inquire st TEE JoUaHAL ONCE.
=. a.i5s77Eaf JOHN VANDERSLU1Sa =
Est Cloud Oct. 18Th, 1870 s<Tt..s vi .Dl4
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After long examination, the ap
plication for an extension of the Sing
or Sewing Machine psteat has been re.
fused. Two million dollars of protec-
ton will thus be taken off tho manu.
facture Of machines using the Singer
improvement, and a reduction in the
price Of all kinds Of sewing machines
will be effected, amounting to 1t least
fifteen dollars in each instance.
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W. eeesit fstased that Capt. .. n.
Touitelo,te, formerly Colonel Of the
Fourth hlinnesota Iohntry, now in The
regular army, has been relieved from
duty As Superintendent of Indian Af-
Mrs of Utah. - ,-e.sS.a 5't@7ss = -
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Gases Involving the CONSTITUTIONAL.
ty Of the XIAth Amendment, the Civ.
il Rights bill, aud the Couf,cation
actsar now before the U. 8. Supreme
COurt. .139i 49,. - = >.a,
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AGENTS WANTED.
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ties, tho costumes end customs Of the peo.
pie, their places Of amusement and rcere-
alton, tho prisons and places Of execution,
tho products; manufactures and industries
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The work is written in; that vivacious, It.
tractive style peculiar 10 The sathor, and
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ular. The engr"vings 500 in number, are
beautiful results Of artiotio skill never be.
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Agents now st work pronounce IL Tie
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We give exclusive tssrltory.- 0Ue0ead IN
illustrated descriptive circulars viii I'll -
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Address, PITKiN &, PARKER, ~.,s.,
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TIE RESULT, HERE AND ELSE.
+ g. =. WHERE. -,

We are able to give the gratifying
news that Gen. Averill has been elected
to Coosse.s from this District by a ma.
jorisy which will probably reach four
thousand. d This triumph of true prin-
ciples and true man over the uuscru-
puloua combination which was made,
demonstrates oonclusively that the
streseth of the Republican party re-
na;ss unbrokee. In Minneapolis Gen.
AysrilI received a splendid majority,
1881. In Henopin county his major.
ity will BE nearly 1900. In St. Paul,
where Mr.. Dopnelly had looked for a
m,jpri.y Of at least ore thousand, he
had about 153. Duluth gave Gen.
Averill 250 majority, which was quite
Different from what had been auticipat-
CO. -t.s ~z1s.
IN tho First District, Hon. N. H.
Dupaell i elected over his. renegade
sousatitos Buck, by a handsome ma.
ioritv..a 4EN Il .*ls?s.. ~, -.
II ste.ras county, Mr.. Donnelly will
have about sixhundred majority. The
Democratic Legislative and Ccuaty tick
it is elected by ,najorities ranging from
four bundled to Six hundred. l.
3: In St. Paul, Col. J. l.. Merriam j.
reelected to the Legislature by about
six hundred majority. H. Taylor is
elected aAudit,r. The Democrats elect
the balance Of the ticket. Ramsey coun-
' is being rapidly redeemed.
Mr.. J. s. Pillsbury, Of Minneapolis,
Is elected Senator, but Moj. Fridley
probably beats Capt. Cutter for the
House. .>:.t -,
J New York re-clects Gov. Hoffman
Massachusetts, goes strongly Republi.
can, ~ usual. Michigan rolls up $4,000
majority On the right side.
t. IaaCbicsgo; G. B. Farwcll beats the
notorious n',l Long John Wentworth fo'
Congress. Gen. Logan is elected
Cousrs..m.u q large from Illinois by
N iaessased m.jqritv, ,..A
Alsxander Mitchell goes to Con.
gress ffou iilsaukee. 81
In New jersey the Republicans car
RED &! tAe Legislature, and elected three
Congsessmen,a gain Of one. -.
B Grats Brown, the Independent
Republican Candidate for Governor IN
Missouri, ~as eloosed BY thirty thou:
sand majority. =, ~. -. ~.
4. The Democrats claim Alabama and
Tennessee. Nevada is doubtful. -
Taken al 10 all, it vas . good day .
work, md one that The Republican par.
tyn.yvel b proud Of: f..::s !: I -. !
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THANKSGIVING PRoCLA NATION.
SrATl'os Nas1IsssA,
ExECUTIvR DEPARTMENT

T. GXECUTlvk IMPAIRMENT
4 - ~ ST..PAUL. Nov. 4, 1870. s.
In tho mercy and goodness Of God, the
Z seaeona Of the year'of soara Lord .eightee.
hundred nd:seysniy- have bropgh. great
prosperity 10 the people Of the Common
wealth Of Minnesota. In tho blessings of
general health and peace, and gathe,ing Of
abeuntifal harvest, the advance OF our
4 people IN popular education, knowledge
and eaGsh.ed Of Christianity, a. we'll as in
oil the necessaries and comforts of life, do
we have good, cause to give thanks unto
Him from whom all blessings flow.
'.Prsise ", the Lord all ye nations
praise him al 70 people.
''For his mcrciful kindness is great to.
wards 10 aud tho truth Of the Lord en-
dursth forever. Praise ye the Lord"
Wherefore, in accordance with the usage
Of our fathers. do I, HolAcE AUSTIN. Gov
sr1er Of the State Of Minnesota, recon-
nesd that Thursdsy, the 24,h DAY Of No.
vember instant, be observed by the people
Of this State Is the day Of Public Thank4-
giving and praise. .<, .-.a. .
Given andss ~ hand ard The great seal
ofths Stats. q the capital, in The
p TAD city q g. Paul, this fourth day
lsaAll os Nsvsnbsr, In Tie year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
s''' and seventy. .'.'1 l."
-' ~ tt.G -, HORACE AUSTIN,
= Blythe Governor: .~', 1.. d.
n. HA11soH, -, ...
- a; g; Secretary Of State. ,v
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Mill Privilege for Sale.

The undersigned will sell : frst-class Mil
Privilege, on the Ashley River, Eve miles
from Sank Centre, on the Red River road.
This 10 in the heart Of line agricultural
country, well settled, and offers superior In.
ducements for the erection Of q grist mill.
For terms, address,
ALLEN Wesley,
n16-2m Sank Centre, stearns Co., MINI.
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COLUMBUS DELANo took the oath
OF Office as Secretary of the Interior,
on Tuesday last.
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'f9tiFt.4s IN : 8 : :. z =
N0HRIA0N COUNTY,. ,.

d.. h1sn. f4rr.. Nov. 9Th, 1870:
ED,rpa JouREAh--The ,eturns so
far q received are as follows: H.
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cHAs. D. Klla. 80 L. Y, COLLINS.
- - ~. =: -. :. ~. :.1t..A. ~!
KERR & COLLINS, ri -.
ATTORNEYS; AT LAW,
~ IT,. :: +jsa:t&& So T., q sf25s1aG4i j.,
II ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA. ~s,
Office o. 3D. foo, Of Belrs BLOCK.
NOTICE.

An watches and clocks LOFT with me for
repairs. have been eurasd over to Wv
Bash. An not claimed and H., charges
paid within tho time specified ~ lsw, will
b sold for charges, : =: "a! -. 49,
,.,rs e9r...ziss' r. sCHOENEMANN.,
st. Cloud. Nov. 9th, 1870. 3m
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TROPLITA An
B ILLIARD HAL IL.
I q. CLOUD, MIN.
91e1ev Bnltasd Tables, VIM ~ Oele.
bra&ed Havaaaugh Z Decker Pstsnt CT
gat Cushions, universally aoknowlsdeod
to 30 the best In use, have recently been
added.
) Particular. attention viii b. paid to The
accommodation and comfort Of patrons.
- = =. MCCARTHY, I
Proprietor.
- g. clsud, Ase. Is. 1870. vis-ao
OPERA HOUSE SALOON.
u "a 2s~jAa:t st* - s,l52s3 lsnf.
H.. OTTBlJsllEYIR :s
woald aa1eusse 70 his friends tla& 10 has
purchased this wsll known ealeoa,
ss1~ and viii ksep It SIS 'l..
1irst- class Saloon and Reo-
taurant! -
EREsH oHsrxRs COOKED IN AM
$3.50 6TXLEl g.
The choicest Wua1s, Lleuoss AID C1oA1s
0oD0tA0tlY a kAnd.
~ aivs n . esil! ....... 49,
- d. orTENsMEYER.
Ct. Cloud, October Is, 1870. vlsnl>
q. r. PEABODY,
v1oI.sAL1uuAIla1y
wines, LIQUORS and cisazs,
ie5 aaks s,.... .":s. i
-: :'> =. 49,: = %. PAUL. MINI.
THU 9BM.
TAspraplisssrwsuld aa,e,ls, that /,
10 prepared Is furaish * '>
FRESH OYeTER0,
cooked in any lssirsd style. Alse. Scr.
dimes, Cold Luneh, 10. 49,
/; His bar 10 supplied with The ,~- 90
i. ..~-.; :: ..CHOIcEsT .:~..<, 4.
Wines, Liquors and Cigars,
to DO feundin tho city.
A call 10 requested from oil who wan
anything in his line. ...-..-
'' FAHD. VINCENT. =.
81. Cloud. June 9Th. 1870. villa:
Livery and Sale Stable.
H. Is;G :. 3E.'}:l;.~ =. =: '.:. -,
=. Thsuadssstsasd esjsst erected IL
large and ,eennedieus stable On the cor
nsr 81 Lake st1sst and Perry Place, oppo
site Clsrk's seore, asae tle Csntraly Reuse
which hs hae Sled With livery stock, con
psising 5 number 81
FINE" HORSES, -.
Suitable fer sithsrridi,s 81 driving, and
varietysfi 81. :-@,.},,> -. ,-:..c.@7s
HANDSOME BuaalIs
For single ~ dosble team. t..-. :.
Comnodleus, eleesnt carriage or pleas
ure parties slvsyo ready. -
AL orders for teams, (eR 11ouSsaons, IA
asrsls Or . Journey will b attended !
promptly. r2
HE stock 10 Of the best kiad, and h
''' 80 "''~' ~ '1 /. ). s1lsBr.
'St. Close. Juss 2Sl, 1855. ve1lS
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p EDWIN II. WRIGHT.
TORN EY AT LAW
Office in Belps Block, s. Gsrns;s s,r.,k
ST. CLOUD. : - MINNESOTA
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70 Csots - O. pr Evsaing, 1T Henae:
Weos 1esparsd to faznish peonAable szaploymsnt
% Nss - Nou0 O. their koapss. Que psrson in
GasAl osaltD oA1oaeAoat tho listed Esates, can On
GsSeih th0 b01en0s 1t s1sae wagss. We tend: free
fa Dasttcolass and valuable saepis shjch will do
to eoanseos w.Ek %. Any person seeing this no
tioa, who wants proatable, permanent work, should
send ~ tAsiI address without delay. - r .
&c. ALLEN 4 CO., Augusta, Maine.
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Philadelphia' for Minnesota
Property. :.
"A tasty country seat, Of acres, At Bsvsr.
~; IA miles above Philadslphis. on tho
Delaware-and in most profitable fruit,
with good buildings-will be EXCHANGED
for improved property in q growing town
in Minnesota. Apply for descriptive cir
cular to r,
v. FELL, Beverly, New jersey
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Z, j11lv q ipr 0sls g
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Hand and Machine.

To6h Tor PrOd0cee-STkVERE BRAYTON,
~ 70 Barclay St, Now York, Commission Merchants
tx the esls of Poultry, Came Butter, Cheese, Eggs
and III kinds Of County Produce. Weekly prices
current and marking pleess dec to shippers: Rirst-
eas0 references furnIshed.t
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w AMT E D..
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-01

III Ajo!ly had an office ncxt to doc
tors. One day an elderly gentleman Of
the old fogy school blundered into the
wrong shop. ai
"Dr. X. in o.
"Dsn't 1.-Two here" says p. who was in
the full scrabble over some important pa
lGs, without lookingu
"Oh, / thought this was his office"
"Noxt dooe." eu bN
,sifPrsy, sir. can you tell mo II the doc.
Tor has nAay patients :" Z e =" 9
"lot living"
The old gentleman was never heard o.
n the vicinity again. but the story was
and DR.. X. threatened to sue p. for libel
However, he came to think better oft
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To Cousiiinptives.

THE Advertiser, having been restored ito
health in few weeks, by very simple RENE
dy, after having suffered several years with n
severe lung affection, and that dread disease,
Consumption, is anxious to make known to
his fellow-sullerers the means of cure.
To all who desire it. he will send a copy of
the prescription used (iree of CHARGE, with
the directions for preparing and using the
same, which they will find SURE CURE FOR
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. etc. The
object of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scription is to benefit the afflicted, and spread
information which he conceives to be inval-
liable and he hopes every sufferer will try
his remedy, as it will cost them nothing, and
may prove Il blessing. Parties wishing the
prescription, will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Williamsburg, Kings County, NY.
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DIR, HUNTER

CONTINUES to treat all private diseases,
" syphilis in all its forms, Gonorrhea,
elect, Structure. Orchitis. and all urinary dis
eases. and the effects of mercury are COM
plctely cradicated; Spermatorrhca or Semi
nal Weakness resulting from self-abuse or
other causes. and which produces some of the
following effects, as blotches, bodily weak
ness, Indigestion, constipation, aversion TO
society, unmanliness, dread of future events,
loss of memory, indolencc, noctural emissions,
aud finally prostration of the vital power,can
be fully restored to health. Persons afflicted
with this or any other delicate, intricate, or
long standing constitutional complaint,
should give the Doctor a trial. He never fails.
The Doctor publishes medical circular
private diseases, that can be had free at Office,
or by mail for one stamp. IL gives clear
delineation of all the diseases and conditions
resulting from the retringement Of the moral
laws, eXcesses, indulgences, exposures, and
mprudences in married or single life Every
sentence contains instruction to the afflicted
and enabling them to determine the precise
nature of their complaints.
The establishment, comprising ten ample
rooms, Is central. When it is not convenient
to visit the city. the Doctors opinion can be
obtained by giving written statement ofthc
case. and medicines can be forwarded by mail
or express. In some instances however, n
personal examination Is absolutely necessary
while in Others daily personal attention Is re-
quircd. and for the accommodation OF such
patients there are apartments connected with
the Office thatare provided with every requi-
site that is calculated to promote recovcry,in-
Guiding medicatcd vapor baths. All prescrip-
tions are prepared in the Doctors own Labo-
ratory, under his personal supervision. Med
ical pamphlet at office free, or by mail for two
stamps. No matter who have failed, read
what he says. Office No. 1873 Third street
between Green and Walnut streets, near the
Postollice, Louisville, Ky. Office hours IA
m to p m; Sundays, 10 Il. III. to Il n.
iuly 27-ly
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sVoN MoRE OF THEN LITTLE HoKs. -
Some years ag at public dinner. Dutch
man was one Of the company. and during
the banquet ho paid so assiduous attention
to roasted pig Immediately in front of his
plate that he dsvourcd the entire animal
As he finished the last morscl, unctuous
and sayorY, a bustling waiter asked him
Nhat he would be helped to next. "Oh,"
replied the feeder, I'm dank you for Won
moro Of dem lsetle .hoks.'
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pPoKruSITIEs.-" Don't be imperti-
men" said Toad to Grasshopper that
hoppsd sunceremoniously over his back
Reverence your be;ters."
"Impcrtinsnt :" said the Grasshopper
amazed.
"Yes-impertincnt Do you know
am fifty years old ?" said tho Toad.
Fifty years = exclaimed the Grass.
hopper.
Yes | was shut up in yondor great
stone for fifty years." said tho Toad, pom.
Pously.
.'And what did you do all the time
sir = asked the Grasshopper.
Do? nothing replied tho Toad.
s"A fig for you, then!" chirped thc
Grasshopper. III you had been at work
all tho time, l would have humbly begged
your pardon, and treated you as my better
But since you might as well have been out
Of the world as in it for any use you wer.
Of, l can't think of it /; for consider we
Grasshoppers who have been born only a
week. anu have chirpcd and hoped with
all our might ever since, are much moro re-
spectacle"
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---A good conscience is better than
two witnsssss--it will consume your grief
- Tie sun dissolves ice. 1t is spring
whom you are thirsty-a staff whom you are
wsasy-a screen when the sun burns--a
pillow in death.
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MINERALS.
To the People of Arkansas

A Ii persons having tor knowing oO land
"A containing Minerals Of any kiah by send
ing the locality, extent, and price of their
land, and the description always accompa-
MED By specimens) Of the mineral thereon,
can, at he expense Of the subscriber, have the
same scientifically analy sed, aud IL il Is found
to be valuable. mutual satisfactory arrange
ment for its Introduction to y market will be
made.
This is most important subject of interest
and welfare 10 Arkansas--the extensive beds
and mines of minerals in Arkansas are now
lying idle, and useless. and undevelopcd--h
Is chance for owners 10 put their hidden
treasures TO value. All letters or commune
cations or information received and replied to
with pleasure by addressing
JOSEPH MOGRlDGE. TT. Smith.
Care Of Messrs. CABErI Il GLASS. Ark.
N. bah parties having Coal Lands,
whose beds Of Coal range from 8 to Z Cor
more) feet In thickness, will find 1t to their
advantage " reply to the above, aud persons
having Tor knowing OF beds or mines Of
MINERALS, whose Kind or sort Is unknown to
them, can get . true ISOLATION of their value
by sending specimens TO the above. J.M
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-01

"A man who married particularly
plump specimen Of wsmankind, being bi;
OF wag told her one day that she filled
the measure Of his matrimonial joy .J1Ull.
for she was beautiful. duti.ful, and an arm
full, ,,yy, ~
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-01

- The man who don't advertise has
got his store hung around with shingles and
pieces OF barrel heads, inscribed with lamp
black, Irish Portaters," "Korn Msel,
"FlpwsrY "All kinds OF kontury pro-
duSe," "Kaikes and Handles for sail here. y
He says: " Thare amt no sens in noos.
paper advertising SO long as man is smart
enuff to tend to his own business, and kin
stand at the door and holler the fellurs in. ,
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-01

--The mistress of the White House
keeps things in order. MACK msdo as
If to sit down in the antochambcr Of Grant's
office, the other day, when the lackey in
charge-nst Dsnt-rushed up with. "Look
here You musn't sit down. II the old
woman comes along and secs anybody sit.
ting down she'll give me h--ll."-Beston
Post.
The Van Buren press., 1870-02-01

Ill . young lady haa thousand
acres sf valuable land, tho young mon are
apt 10 conclude that there are sufficient
grounds for attachment.