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Middletown transcript., 1870-11-26

Rev. Mr.. Dye, of Fairfield county, Cal.
was travelling through Western Ohio,
mounted on tall, lank, raw boned ami
NAL, Ga good frame to build horse on, J
when he came to thejunction of two roads,
and not knowing which might lead to his
destination, asked ragged, dirtylooking
urchin which of the two roads would lead
to W. The boy in rough and un-
couth manner, said ''Who are you, old
fellow 2" Mr.. Dye, being greatly aston
ished at the child's incivility, replied.
Ny sor, | am follower of the Lord. )"
"We'l, it makes mighty little difference
which road you take, you'll never catch
him with that hoss,"
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Selett Storp.
A TOUCHING LITTLE STORY.

The passengers were on board the las t
piece of luggage safely slowed in the hole !;
the last friend ordered from the deck the
plank connecting the ship with the dock,
withdrawn. Capt. Davis applied his lips
to his hand trumpet; the cordage creaked !;
the ropes whirred, and the great three
master, Clyde, with the Union Jack float
ing proudly from the topmast, spread out
her white wings and sailed grandly out to
sea, just as the last shafts of amber light
from the setting sun shot across the broad
waters.
AT the same time hearty three times
three rang out, loud and clear, from the
motley crowd gathered in groups upon the
shore, in order to watch the goingout OF
the ship, the great ship, bound for that
far-off land-America. And very heartily
were the cheers reiterated by those assem-
blel on deck ,as we receded from the shore
where the canny auld Scotchmen pushed
their blue bonnets back from their faces,
that they might the better have last
look at their well-loved sons and daugh-
ters, who had turned their backs upon
their native hills and set out for the land
of gold, while many sturdy Scotch moth
er applied corner of her coarse checked
apron to one eye, and so made the other
do duty for both, as we sailed away,
Ali how bravely we struggled that
night to keep the dread sea-sickness at
bay; for, on account of the roughness oi
the ocean, it began to show signs of an
attack before we were we'll under way
but as it was not until the gathering shades
loved land invisible, that we succumbed
to the clutch of its cold, clammy fingers.
When next we stood upon the deck, we
found the expanse of water so great on
every hand, the surrounding horizon SC
distant, the zenith so very high, that the
great Clyde seemed but a speck floating
about upon the bosom of the mighty deep.
For little while the novelty of our situ-
alton delighted us, and then, as we began
to realize all. we could not but grieve al
what we had left behind, and looked long
and earnestly at the eastern horizon, in
the vain hope that its blue canvass would
roll up from the waters and reveal to us
again, if just for only moment, the dear
old shores.
Among the passengers, on the night OF
our departure, had taken particular no.
tice of a fine looking Scotch lass, evidently
fresh from the Highlands, clean skinned
and 1.-THE of limb; young lass, who. as
she shook hands with her friends, laughed
heartily at their sad farewells and mourn
full vell-wishes, and who, TO take her all
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A Curious HIsToRTcAL FAcr.-It is a
historical fact that. during three hundred
and fifty years that the Palace of the Tuil-
cries has been royal dwelling, no French
sovereign has died within its walls. In
connection wifi this fact another may be
mentioned: Ever since 1888 every French
sovereign who has made the Tuileries his
abode has been compelled, at some time or
other, to quit the shelter of it's roof
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1t is said that the mosquitoes are so
plenty in the Adirondacks that they can't
all get on stranger at once, so they will
stand around in reliefs and wait for their
turns, like customers in barber's shop.
They exhaust man in three days, and
then let him alone, like deserted oil
wall
Middletown transcript., 1870-11-26

How is it my dear that you have never
kindled fame in the bosom of a man ?"
said an old lady to her pretty niece, who
was portionless.
The reason, DEAR replied the young
lady, is as you we'll know, that | am
not a good match"
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BOOK, STATIONERY, AND
VARIETY STORE.

CCHO0L BOOKS and Miscellaneous Works,
- Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymn Books,
Blank Books, in various styles and binding;
Tuck Memorandum and Pass Books.
STATIONERY.
Writing Letter, and Note Paper,
Envelopes, in variety;
Mourning Paper and Envelopes to match
FANCY ARTICLES.
Photograph Albums, ork Boxes, Fancy Boxes,
riting Desks, Ladies Satchels, Pocket Books,
Gases, Picture Frames, Tassel and
Cords, Looking Glasses,
BACK CANNON BOARDS, CHESS AND
CHECKER MEN, GAMES Of all KINDS.
Rubber Pencils and Penholders,
Writing Fluid and Ink Stands,
Pocket Cutlery, Rogers Scissors, &C.
Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Breast Pins, Finger Rings,
Spectacles,
Violin Strings,
Combs Brushes, Nail and Tooth Brushes,
+s-' Gum Bands, Watch Keys, Key Rings,
and Puff Boxes.
A fine assortment of Colgate & Cos. Soap
PHALoN'S NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs,
Wrights and Taylors Superior Extracts,
f.l- Pomades, Hair Oils,
And Dental Soap of the First Quality
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Neck Ties of various styles, Bismarck Collars,
Gloves, Hose, Handkerchiefs, Cuffs, Wristlets.
Segars, Tobacco Pipes, Mecrschaums, and To-
ibaccO Pouches.
Lamps, Lamp Chimneys, Wicks and Coal Oil.
e NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES.
New York Ledger, Harper's Weekly, Bazaar and
Magazine Frank Leslie, Chimney Corner,
Weekly, Girls and Boys Weekly,
Gleason's Literary Companion, &C.
Godey's Peterson's, Atlantic, Arthur's, Gal
axy and MIME Demorests Magazines.
d. l.. DUNNlNG,
No. Town Hail.
Jan. 30-ly Mddletown, Dd
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There is said to be a farm in one of the
Western States where the grasshoppers,
having eaten up all the crops above the
ground, now sit on the stumps and fences,
with hoes over their shoulders, waiting
for the potatoes to get old enough to dig.
Middletown transcript., 1870-11-26

An equitable adjustment" Dr.
wants to know if you'll please pay this
bill now p
Old gentleman looks over the items, and
replies Tell Dr-I'll pay him for his
medicines and return his visits"
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"John," said stingy old fellew to his
hired hand, "do you know how many PAN
cakes you have eatenf" mo, do you ?"
"Yes, you have eaten fourteen"
"Well," said John, ''you count and
I'll eat."
Middletown transcript., 1870-11-26

The best favored engagement ring now
a-days is a solitaire pearl. 1t is more
symbolically pure, and not SO unpleasant
ly conspicuous as the diamond
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THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES
THE A Vi ERICAN
Possesses alone and undisturbed there being no
other machine even pretending them:

Possesses alone and undisturbed, there being no
other machine even pretending them:
l 1t has larger arm and stronger construc-
tion than any family machine, admitting larger
pieces of work, thus fitting the machine to family
and manufacturing purposes as we'll, without
need of two machines. 1t has 83x5 inches clear
room
1t hens any width or thickness, from Lie
of an inch cambrc to 2 inches beaver.
1t binds coat, a skirt, or a hat without
any braid or binding whatever.
1t folds up the brim of a hat to any fullness.
1t overseams a sheet or Brussels carpet
1t makes beautiful eyelet work.
1t embroiders on the edge.
8 1t makes buttonhoes of any size on any
material.
8 1t has the brading machine which makes
braid of size color at the rate of $50 yards per
hour. This sells for $40 extra.
10 It always won the first premium at every
exhibition in which il has been entered
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A woman went to circus in Terre
Haute, accompanied by eleven children,
and. when neighbor asked her where the
old man was, she said he was at home
taking care of the children.
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THE AMERICAN
Buttonhole, Overseaming,
SEWING MACHINE,
Has the following advantages over
most all other Sewing Machines
in the market.

/ 1t has a tension which prevents cutting of
thread or dropping of stitches,
2 II has the most powerful construction, which
will insure good work for quarter of a century.
3 1t sews the lghtest cambric and the usual
shoe leather without any strain whatever.
4 1t has feed bar which can be lowered or
raised at will, thus adapting it to all kinds Of
material.
1t is impossible to get he machine out of or
der unless by rust, dust or taking apart. 1t will
never get out of order by working.
1t has the highest attainable speed, making
ZOO stitches per minute by foot, and 1900 by
steam.
1t is the lghtest running shuttle machine.
s II makes the most beautiful lock stitch
1t has the handsomest appearance.
10 1t has the strongest most convenient, hand
somely polished, braced table, with drawer and
board TO prevent soiling the dress.
IL Its cover is polished, fitting and4ocked as a
little trunk. There is nothing better than this to
preserve the machine.
IL 1t has straight needle.
l3 Four bobbns hold Il spool of cotton.
IA 1t has the best hemmer.
l5 1t has the most complete attachment the
Jack-of-all-trades, hens, fells, binds, bastes,
tucks, braids and rules
l6 1t is as simple as any machine in the mar
kct.
II 1t needs but little time to learn its opera
ton.
10 1t has the best embroidering attachment.
10 1t sews on straight piece while putting
another at the same time without basting, at
tachment or after work
These advantages combine the best qualities of
a sewing machine for the family who want TO
use it steadily in all kinds of work. Nothing
equal can he found in the way of combining the
advantages of all the sewing machines now
known, while obviating all their faults.
Middletown transcript., 1870-11-26

A Yankee has recently invented rat
exterminator, consisting of sort of snuff
The animalis is expected to jerk its head off
at the third sneeze.
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A romantic lady, one of the shoddy
family, at Newport, thought the lovely
sunsets there were "about hucklebery
ahead of any she had ever seen.
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Gone from the earth the beauty of the Summer,
Gone from the heart the measureess delight
Leaving scant courtesy for the proud newcomer
Who lifts her horn of plenty in my sight
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HERoIc Ac1.-During sAs lest Trip Of
the y. 8. steamer Ossipss, on the morning
Of Oct 18th, while Tho ship WAS cleaning
rapidly along and strong wind blowing.
orders we're given to make sail. While 20
doing the inaintopsail halysrds parted, and
falling suodonly, prsc'pltassd the "Csp.
tain Ut the Main Top" into the ses, be s,i,.
king the rigging twice in his descent. Lieut..
Commander n. Mayo Dwyer, Navigating
Oilicsr, was at the time standing On The
p0op-dsck, engaged In taking his morning
observation, and saw the man fall. Be.
llevlny that the man had been severely IN.
jured, Mr.. Dryer jumped overheard and
swami " save him. He managed 70 tic
rope, which had bcsn thruWn to him,
around the drowning mans b0dy, and had
him h0isesd on hoard.
Such . mob and daring Get Of IN ofnees,
IN riskiny bic life - save hist IT common
seaman, VS. hailed with great Qualification
By th0ae On board, and 1s. D. on bic n.
turn Was greeted with hearty applause ana
thanks. Commodore Taylor, the command.
ing o0lces of the Squadron, proposes
0ake IMPORT Of he heroic oct - Tho w.
sssasy Sf The Ndsy.-EE Gs4
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RAPlDITY OF Nervous SENsATIoN.-.
Professor Helmholz communicates to the:
Ao""tsIsrieat Ut the Berlin Academy, 1870.
tic results ut some new measurements by
II. Baxt Of the rapidity with which exci,a-
ton is p. opagated along the motor nerves
OF man, which measurements are more ex.
oct than those previously made by i'elmholz,
Scheske, Hirsch, KOhlrsusch, De Jasser,
Won Witch, Fizesu. DOnders and Others.
The sscertaincd rapidly Of the propay a,icn
varies between 30 and 90 metres per second,
and 10 also greater IN summer than in win.
ter. This fact led to .OOre exact Observa-
ton Of the influence Of temperature, which
was ascertained by srtilically warming "
cooling the arm. The interval Of time he.
tween . violation aud the corresponding
movement of = muscle Is, therefore, greater
in winter than In summer. Fizeau, 1t will be
rccollectcd, held that the transmission of IN
order from the brain to the muscles took
one tenth of second, and that the muscles
took one.hundreth Ut . second In getting
into motion. Dr.. Gould found the velocity
with which galvanic signals are transmitted
through iron wires on poles to bs from H.
600 10 $1,000 miles per second. and about
&, 100 miles = second through the sub. marine
cable. The ''speed of thought" 10, there.
fose, much less than that Of ordi nary tele.
graphy.
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THE DAWN or PEACE

The telegnms to-day announce The s'sn'
Ing Of The articles sgrseisg upon % arms
,ics between Prussia and Frasee. Ito
duration i not stated. We presume, bow
ever, Il will not be less than thirty days.
Il Il remembered that Prussia holds there 10
no established government In France. the
Empire having been overthrow, and the
Republic - yet not ratified by popular
vote, and that Prussia will not enter upon
Negotiations for peace except with IN
established Government competent to guar
sn,ee the fulfillment Of such stipulations rs
may be agreed upon.
The armis,ice to enable elections to be
held In France for the election Of members
to National Legislature, was therefore, a
requisite to peace negotiations. II will
require at least twenty days for the election.
the converting Of the Assembly, and the
requisite legislation. After that the confer
encs:s, submission and consideration of prop.
ositions, will drug through many days,
especially If tho main points Of peace are
agreed upon. The basis of the armistice
are. rs reported few days since:
LIST. That tho principle Of the ssatu quo
ante is to govern al arrangements looking
to possible resumption Of arms after the
armistice.
"a. That both belligerents arc to be al
lowed to hold undist urbcd their relative
positions at the time Of the signing Of the
stipula,iOns.
81. Tia. the city Of Paris is to Ike alIowct!
to receive daily Que days supply of provis
ions.
4th. All latitude Is to he given through.
out the c''untry to proceed with the election
of members Of the Constituent Assembly.
We believe the result will he peace, Franco
dismantling str,sburg. Metz. and pcrha ps
other mcnxcing citadcls, and paying money
indemnity to Prussia. This France will
concede; more Prussia cannot get without
invoking the armed interference Of Europe
It has been . huIniliating war to France,
but Ito continuance threatens worse disaster.
I, has becn one Of glory 70 Prussia, aud
having It within her power to obtain oil
reasonable demands in ccunc,l, she will no.
incur tho emnity of the Great Powers that
would in turn 0verrun Germany, by in
s;sting upon impossible concessions. And
60, we anticipate tue last gun has been fred
IN the Fnnco. Prussian war; William aud
his armies will 81 home to Augusta and the
frau!ejns. and France will be freed from
the invader.
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VILLAIN"


Washington, Nov. aLady Young, wife Of tho
Governor General Of Canada, with Mr. Thornton,
wife u the Brtish Minister visited the President and
Mr.. Grant to-day.
II has bssn ascctained the President 10 determined
TO carry out his Indian pssce policy ~ the fullest sx
tent.
In al the executive departments leaves Of ahsenc:
have bscn granted to all the clerks to allow them to
70 home to vote.
The revenue collections for the year ending June ~
were S6s a:sinst $l+3 9eS the previous
year. New York State aid the largest amount. $3K-
SCI. $50: Ohio next, slas' 7ta Illinois sls, sGi &c.,
Pennsylvania. sl6?4s 7OE Massachusetts, So Gao
The other States paid less than ten millions each
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to ind . new outlet independent OF the New Yo,.
Central and have decided, It 10 said 70 give .b. =.
line their hearty support
Nothing has yet been heard Of the missing s,s..
ship Veruua, now 20 long over due at Galvest,n
lnthe U. .. Circuit, this morning, Judges wssdrus
and Batchford, Judgment rendered In the eass 4
Terrence Quinn, for fraudulent registration. lie VA,
sentenced to two years In the Albany md
10 pay the cost NJ prosecution.
Cincinnati. November sd-Privats dispatches from
Frankfort, Ky, report NOR: disastrous counagrao.
occurred there this morning, destroying block and
half Of business houses and involving less u two 10
three hundred thousand dollars
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GOVERNOR VAUGHN.

A dispatch this morning announces the
appointment by President Grant Of Vincent
vs"ghn, Of Alabama. to be 0ovsfnof Of
Utah Territory to all the vscancy occasion.
Cd by the death Of Governor shshter M.
Vaughn was an officer in the Confederate
army until the close of the rebellion, when
he accepted one Of the minor Profcssorsh ships
st the University Ut Alabama, which he held
until last spring. At that time. In conse.
quence of . personal difficulty between the
editor of the Tuscaloosa Aonisor and .
young student, son of the federal General
G. A. Smith. In which both were shot, he
was compelled to leave the State. His 10.
litical disabilities were shortly sfterwsrd
removed 10 enable him to accept the Secrc.
taryship Of Utah, to which he had been ap
pointed by the President and confirmed BY
the Senate. A gentleman Of dne educational
attainmcnts, he 10 also quite young and iu
in public affairs The appoint.
ment 10 thought an unwisc one In Wash.
ingtoN political circlcs.
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The ot,oe b s1nrmed-so fer - II holds that
Fisk h entitled to the ofRcs, Il 10 reversed.
The result Of this decision, Of course. 10
that neither Rogers "r Fisk ore entitled 10
the Office. The Office d vacant Two
points ore established BY the decision 1T,
That the Legislature cannot provide for
the election of Auditor, either BY them.
selves OF BY the people, but that he must be
nominated by the Governor and confirmed
by the Council I'd, That the nomination
Of the Governor oonfsrs no right to the
Office until acted upon and confirmed by
the Council.
The questions involved 10 this jecision
arc Of great practical importance, and ap.
ply, 40 remarked before, to all Territorial
Offices not specially provided for in the Or
gsnic Act. We are informed that the legal
time for appealing from the decision of the
Supreme C,urt 10 The Supreme Court of
the United States has elapsed and that no
appeal has bcen taken. What will b the
action of the Governor under these circum.
stances remains TO be seen.
In the very outset of bis administration
he finds the most important Territorial
Offices declared vacant BY the Courts. It
will seriously and injuriously effect the
Territory to permit them % to remain; the
provision whereby the Council may be con.
vened alone does not, it appears. cover this
case. and If . session Of the Legislature
should be called, the entire cost would be
upon the Territory. II IL to 10 regretted
the Executive has this issue forced upon
him. We are assured that Montana esteelns
HIM an honest man, desirous Of administer.
ing the affairs Vt the Territory that it, best
welfare may result, and we trust with conf.
dcuce this ugly tangle will lie 70 drawn that
good men will MI the Offices, and hereafter
there shall be no recurrence OF like disas.
trOus middle.
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An AIlniStico Concluded.
The Dawn Of Peace.

The Dawn Of Peace.
Tours, Nov. 3-The conditions Of the proposed q.
mstice are ~ foows: The duration will be 20 daya
Tue nhabtants will be At liberty bring 10 food du.
ring this interval Free elections will BE- held In al
the departments. The Paris government, owihM 70
events that took place lately 10 resolved to consult tie
pcope Of Paris ~ to the maintenance VI authority
conferred ON IT, 1t IL not known here whether the
armistice has been concluded or not.
London, Nov. 1.-THE conclusion Of an armis.ce.
was drst received BY Rothschid. Much joy 10 mani
Tested. Hopes are entertained that ultimate peace
will bc the result The conditions Of the amissice
arc the same % those proposed BY Granville. The
Constituent Assembly 10 to meet on the 18th. The
exchange Of signatures ratifyiuy the armssce took
place yesterday.
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Condensed Items.

VVUOeuOCO 1SCU1S
John Stanton, IN able journalist, died il,
New York Nov. LIST.
Specie shipments at New York for Nov
~ amounted u $463.54 mostly in silver
bars and Mexican dollars.
Tie people have called upon Gambc,,s
10 make levy en- masss to aid the armies
in the field.
All foreigners In Paris have been Offered.
passes to leave the city.
Tie escape Of Paul Cassagnacr tho great
French duclist, from the Prussians, aud he
arrival ut Vienna, Is confirmed.
1t is said Guriballi's expedition 10 nara
lyzed by the jealousy Of the French,oflicen.
All Americans and Englishnsnl were to-
leave Paris Oct eSth.
1t Is said the Rsvarian troops u,ssxplo-.
sive bullets.
The bombardment Of Paris Is expected.
To commence any moment.
General Esquiros, commander as Yer.
sailles, has resigned.
The English Cabinet has parjoncd,
O'DonOvan Rosa and other Fenian prise.
ners.
G. II. French, host of the Briggs HOUSE,.
died in Chicago Nov. 1st Mr.. French was
one Of the oldest hotel keepers In the city.
Southern and Western France ask con-,
tinusncs Of the war unless peace can be bud
without cession Of territory.
The Spanish Cortes stand $50 to $40 on
the question Of Aosta's election to the
throne.
The raids on the Brooklyn dis.illcries.
continue.
French officers of Bazaine, escaping to.
Belgium, testify to Bazains's treschcry.
Reports from Paris alleye that Russia il
apprehcusivc 0f renewal Ut Polish nation.
Atty under Prussian protection.
. The municipal authorities Of Lyons have
resolved the City shall be defended 10 tho
death, and towards shall be t:sa,sd -
traitors.
Eugene has gone 10 Hanover.
Garabaldi. In IN order of the day. gets .
little warm because Switzerland and Amer.
ca d. not assist France.
The Paris Government has issued de.
cree declaring the children Of all citizens
killed in the war will b. adopted by the
nation.
AlphonsO Cant, Government Administers.
tor, WIS wounded by . pistol shot, ON his
entering Marscillea
The Tours journals are laying stress upon
render.
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BoDY FouND.-The skeleton Of Q man
was found on IN Island in the Nissoula
river about thirty miles below the mouth OF
Cedar. supposed to he that Of the Chinaman
who was drowned last Spring while cross.
ing the river 1t Booths ferry. Two revolv.
was oil 70 identify the body when found.
The queue could not he found. hence his
couutrymen refuse to touch the mortal re.
mxins Of the heather for trsns. shipment to
hall0wed soil.
Weather cool and calm.
October 18th, ls.Q
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Royal Generalization m,

Royal Congratulations
Berlin. Nov. 3-The following royal order Of the day
II published this morning:
''So!tliers in tho confederate armies! When three
nouths sioce soOk the nsid said God would be
with our just cause That confidence has been fully
realized. Witness Woenh, Sasrbruck. Sedan, Metz,
Beaumont Strnsburg, which acclaim victory for our
arms. To you belong the merit and the glory. You
have maintained al the vrtucs which especially dis
tinguish soldiers. With Mctx the last army Of the
enemy 10 destroyed take this opportunity to thank
you all from General to soldier. Whatever the fu.
turc, Iook forward to calmly because know with
such soldiers vict,ry cannot fail.
(Siyned.) WILLIAM"