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Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
A Strange Expedition.

An expedition of rather a strange
ch; :acter sailed from Oswego last
Tuesday afternoon, the particulars of
which we find in the Oswego Times. 1t
apl ears TINT the Government of Florida,
III It's anxiety to open up and develop
the interior of that State, ha: offered a
large land-grant to any party that will
make Peaee Creek navigable from its
mouth up to Fort Frazier. The Hon.
A. G. Mattoon, of Oswego, with all aim
to possessing himself of this tempting
parcel of land, has given the matter
serious thought, and has arrived at the
,clusion that good dredge, in the
hands Of an energetic Yankee crew, can
do the necessary work.
The first point to settle was the most
economical way of transporting men
and materials to the field of action
After deliberation it was decided to sail
the expedition flom Oswego to Pease
Creek, Florida. Accordingly, the s. S.
Ellsworth, a vessel capable of passing
through the locks of the Erie Canal,
was built, and fitted with boiler, en-
gino and hinged masts. The Ellsworth
was loaded with a large stock of pro
'AH'oii0, $3AOSCAACo, ClC'3 u"O pOAG.
able saw mills, and two immense shin
gle machines, with all the necessary ap-
pliancos for working them. The expe-
dition consisted of Messrs. Mattoon
and fourteen men.
On arriving at New York some addi-
tions will be made to the outfit, when
the vessel will start for its Southern
destination. The route laid out is
through the Delaware and Rariton and
Chesapeake Canals to the Chesapeake
Bay; down the bay, and through
Hampton Roads, to Norfolk, Va;
thence by way Of the Dismal Swamp
Canal, to Wilmington, N. G. From
this point straight course will be ta-
ken to the Florida coast and the ocean;
thence around the Florida Keys to
Charlotte Harbor, to which Pease
Greek is tributary. The distance to be
traverscd is about three thousand miles.
The funds Of the expedition are to be
rellenished, it is expected, by using
the vessel as a trader between the
Keys, Cuba, and the ports along the
coast.
1t has been fully ascertained that
Pe.,se Creek will have to be dredged
two feet deeper for about sixty miles.
III: land which is to reward the sue
cc*: :ful udvcnturcrs, lies on both sides
Of :he crc,l1, and hence it the required
dr"!gins takes place, the grant will be
greatly improved in value, and will be
brought into market at once. It must
be acknowledged that this is quite q
hazardous undertaking, but it would
not be surprising if the plan should be
completely successful. If the block.
AIDED streams of the South and the
wa tie lands contiguous thereto, are
ever made useful, we believe that it
viii be owing to just such enterprising
Northerners as compose this Oswego
exl1elitinn
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ONLY A LOCK OF HAIR.

Only loo If dark brown hair,
Threaded with silver hero and there;
(Wby do I weepN
Low lies the head III tho quiet grave,
Cold 10 the heart 80 true and brave,
\Why do weepN
Never again shall that dear head ache,
Never again shall that true heart break,
Never again shall those sad eyes wake
From that calm sleep.
Four long years in tho gravo at rest,
Tired hands folded across tho breast,
why do weep3}
ieet that had ranged tho wild world DER.
Eyes that had achcd for the better shore,
(Why do I weep?\
OIa., cold lips that fain would kissl
O heart and brain that hourly miss
I charge thee, still in thy home Of bliss.
My image keep.
see where it lies In my open palm!
Thrilling my soul like silent psalm,
why do weep")
Tangled Will! kisses and wet with tears,
Nureed on my heart for four long years,
(Why do weep")
Al will be },st In IL few short years,
ll,. he tn tun,uit aud dried tho tears,
Life with iss sorrows and hopes and fcars
Will calmly sleep.
christian Cnion.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
SQlufQfiOnA.

In the East the people are pastoral
unwarlike, fond of quiet, and are also
'circled by religious ideas. We see
this in the simple meeting of two per
sons in the street. They convey in
the form of prayer-an earnest wish
that the other may enjoy peace
Throughout the Bible this blessing
forms the staple of SALVATION. Salem
or Shalum means peace, and is doubt.
less the meaning in the word Jerusa,
lem. The Bedouins of our times have
the same idea embodied in their salu.
tations. The Arab meets his friend
with this: "May God grant you a
happy morning!" "May God grant
YOU his favors :" "If God Wills it.
you are WE'LL" The difference here is
very considerable, according to the
rank Of the person saluated The most
common mode i, merely laying the
right hand on the bosom, and little
inclining their bodies; but when to a
person Of great rank, they bow almost
to the ground and kiss the hem of his
garment. Interiors, out of deferencc
AMI p pnct, kiss the feet, the knees, or
the garments of their superiors.
The dominant trait in the character
of the Ottoman is known t" be great
pride, much gravity, and apparently a
considerable distuste to the use of his
tongue in speech. It will be noticed
III many of his sayings that these three
are often nnfolded. "May your shad-
pw never be less," shows how they
val ne flesh.
In Egypt the climate is SO very warm
and fcvrrsll, and perspration is so
:,ry necessary to health, that an Egyp-
tian greeting is, "How do you per
,pire: According to Herodotus, the
Egyptians stlltcd by letting the hand
fall to the knee, unlike any other ma
too.
The Spaniard wishes you "Goo'l
morning. "God be with You, Senor. }
Tine NeapoIltnn devoutly says,
"Grow in :,allctiiy."
i'i.c pidmontcse, II am your SER
VI i.
IL" Geno Sc OF modern times, says,
"H".,th and wealth.
lh" Romans, who we're robust, had
energetic salutations, expressing force
",Trirr ''' BE strong" "be healthy;'
"QuiI nyis;' "What do you do!' On
''What make you Z"
The Chinuman, with earnest solici
tlhc, asks 4: els your stomach in gooC
orderI - Have you eaten ~
The German says, VIE gents Pr
How GOES it 2" 70 bid adieu he says
"X'bcn Sic voh". =" Live quiet ant
be happy
The lsanIers-near the Philippine!
take the hand or foot of him they
sa'ntt', and with it they gently rub thei
tn"D.
The Laplanders apply their nose
strongly against that of the person the,
snl"t'. Dnmpire says that at NCy
Guinea they are satisfied to put OF
j':"ir heads the leaves of trees, whicl
''s ever y used Tor symbols of friend
lip and w ace
T'tr Pn'e embraces the knee, kisse
thc shoulder, and in departure, says
BE ever we'll"
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A Real Gentleman.

A writer in the Child's World tells OF
an incident, which We believe will
please our boys and girls. "I was
passing through pleasant, shady
street." he says, "where some boys
were 5playing at baseball Among
their number was a little fellow, seem
ingly about twelve years old-a pale,
sickly looking child, supported on two
crutches, and who evidently found
much difficulty in walking, even with
such assistance.
The lame boy wished to join the
game, for he did not seem to see how
much his infirmity would be in his
own way, and how much it would him
der the progress of such an active sport
as baseball.
"His companions good-naturt dly
enough tried to pnrsuade him to stand
one side and let an other take his place;
and was glad to notice that none of
them limited that he would be in the
way, but they all objected for fear he
would hurt himself.
Why, Jimmy said one at last,
you can't run, you know
"'Oh hush,' said another, the tall
est boy in the party. Never mind; I'll
run for him, and you count it for him.
he said aside to the other boys, you
wouldn't want to be told of it all the
time"
That boy was a true little gentle
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14

The LITTLE CORPORAL was route d
but not conquered in the great fire, and the
December number has come to hand AZ fresh,
sparkling and vigorous as over. 1t CONTAINS a
full-pago illustration by Thomas Mast, the
prince Of artists, and among the articles we
notice one from Horace Greeley. on Art aud
Industry"
This number contains many rich things and
is beautifully illustrated throughout.
The Publisher announces that III the next
number will begin the $500 Prize Story, writ
ten by Helen G. Weeks, a noted writer for the
young. This will no doubt be D charming
story, aad all the Boys and <;lrs will be 4,
lighted with it.
Published I,y John r. Miller. Chicago, III.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
AROMATIC SCHIEDAM SCHNApps seem

AROMATIC SCHIEDAM SCHNApps seem
to be extensively gaining our pnblic conf
dence, and promises to take the place of every
other liquor now in use, especially for mell-
cinal use.
This is not surprising; for, apart from, it's
being found i'll most of our Drug Stores in THIS
city and country. and it's being strongly recon-
mended by tho physicians, the mild and agree
able taste Ut this article, contrasted with tho
strong pungent and actual sensation produced
on tho palate by the common delcterOus arti-
cle-which is now the general complaint of
nearly all the medical faculty of this country
would of itself, suffice to give it the decided
preference. If prescribed as a medicine. it il
not lad to take and to use as a beverage it is
considered by judges to be superior to any al
ticle of the kind ever imported into this
country.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
Spctlal llotlees.
Consumption or Cough,
PLEASE
READ The FOLLOWING letter.
MOUNT VERNON. ILL.,, April ., 1871.

MOUNT VERNON. ILL.,, April o, 1871.
Acsyrs J. N. Harris d Co., Cincinnati, Ohio:
such high terms OF Aliens lung Balsam to day that
thought would write you tho substance of his state
He says his mother, who is si1i5 ycars OF
age has SUFFERED with CONSUMPTION for SEVERAL
YEARS. and has boon under the of all our beat
pysicans. but never received any permanent benefit
Balsam that could be procured for her, but au 10
avail She still grew worse, until she was confined to
her bed and when she was seized with p8roxysm Of
coughing she Wnid l0se The 0oer Of ssspiration, and
they wero compelled to resort to various means to re-
store breathing and while she coughsd 90 hard she
friends had given up all hopes Of her recovery Her
noticed tho advertisement of Aliens Lung Balsam
in the Christian Advocate ana they thought they would
procure and try it. They commenced giving her the
Ba!sam at o'clock F. M, as directed, dose every
hour until mdnight then she took another spell Of
low matter, which was something she had not been
able to do for some time. They continued to give her
the Balsam until morning, and then she began to
pectorate freely, and within two hours she had ExPEC
TORATED THREE PINTs OF mucus matter. which gave
her immediate relief and since that time she has
walk about the house and take considerable outdoor
exercise. Her bought more of the Basam to-day.
and he is recommending it very highly to every one
Yours, respectfully
Was there ever creator proof of me.t than the case
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM is without doubt the
BEST ExPECTORANT RLMEDY offered to the
afflicted public. 1t contains opium in any form,
and it's use is harmless to the most delicate
eF Directions accompany each bottle.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
Further Frauds i'm Nc.y York.

An investigation into the Harlem
Court House expenses SHOW that a
quarter of million of dollars have
been expended for what could be done
tor fortysix thousand, and 5000, 600
have been stolen. The evidence i'm
plicates Harry Genet in the fraud.
It is stated TINT deficit of between
5000, 600 and $500, 900 has deem discov-
cred in the account Of the Bowling
Green Savings Bank, but that it will
be 'lade good by the ring officials.
HALTol,D L,icestershire Table Sauce.
the best article for amilv use
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In Hungary they say at departure,

In Hungary they say at departure,
we'll !"
In Servia they say, How are
ucorns e" care acorns plenty 2" they
being pastoral people.
The mountaineers Of Germany say,
"Gluck aut," "a good journey up.
ward,' or, ''Fuhrt gesu,,d ouf,' mean
ing the same.
In Turkey great attention is paid to
salutations; the arms are laid over
each other, each one on his o,vn breast,
and bending the head.
The Hindoos bend the head to the
earth.
In Sweden, beside the universal
G,t0 day." which needs no transla-
ton, they ask, "Huru mar Ms" lit
orally, Chow can you3" meaning,
" Are you strong and vigorous?' also,
"God sci tov," God be praised y
Their parting is, "Fur uol."
The Moors of Morocco ride ut full
speed toward a stranger, as if to run
him down; as soon as they have ap-
preached near, they stop suddenly and
fire a pistol over his head
Mogul is to touch with the hand, first
the earth, then the breast, and then to
lift it above, which is repeated three
times in succession as you approach
him.-We Lakeside .IonthIY.
| How Mosquitoes Bite.
The mosquito has proboscis like al
elephant, only not SO large. 1t will
look nearly as large under microscope
He cannot do as many handy things as
an elephant can with his, but he can
cause good deal of annoyance IN a
small way with it. It Is hard ly the
thing to say the mosquito bites us, for
he has no teeth. The microscope re-
vcals the fact that he carries a pair OF
scissors inside of his proboscis-the
neatest and sharpest little cutting tools
you ever saw. He gets his living by
these. They are two delicate blades,
and are placed alonside each other.
When he is ready to make meal off
us, he first b,lzzes around with those
beautiful wings, and sings pleasant lit
tie songs. If we let him quietly settle
twn, he picks ont place on our skin
which is just to his liking. He is very
delicate about it. When he gets ready
he puts his proboscis down, flashes the
little scissors ont, and makes neat
cut, so that he can suck the blood out
Then he drinks as much blood rs he
wants, and is done his dinner.
But he does not leave yet. He is 60
ing to pay his bill. He has taken our
blood, and he will leave us something
in exchange for it. With all his faults
he is an honest little fellow-after his
fashion. He has the pay in his pocket,
ready to squeeze out before he goes It
is poison, but that makes no difference
to him. It is the best he has to give
us. His poison pocket is at the head of
his probosis, and at the lower end of
his probosis he has another little
pocket, into which he puts poison
enough for one DOSE This poison is
very powerful. A very little makes the
place where the mosquito puts it very
sore. After he has sucked our blood
he puts the drop of poison into the
place he took the blood from. tits not
the bite or cut that the mosquoto makes
that hurts us, but the dropping Of this
powerful poison into our flesh. If this
mosquito we're large enough to give u
powerful dose of this poison, it would
be bad for us. If he were as big as a
kitten, and his poison as strong in pro-
portion, bite from him would kill u.s.
-,Selected.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
CHICAGO BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Chicago Wholesale Houses Ready to SUD
ply Dealers.

Chicago Wholesale Houses Ready to Sup
ply Dealers.
Western News e., s, 81 { g West Randolph st.
Phelphs, Dodge Palmer, Mich AZ. and Congress- St St
frTSs Cs s5sts I
i!;:;i Al INGS AND TKisiM5S Si:s
ol'sSS SssS2 DUGK. Aas"'
cDeft HSbfei9 xNT GhfssWTR
Van s0h''f st'v'HiSH S%Y S$Ss Es'd 3, Wabash ''
yy IKE! EsrXell g. y 4 s snd 3 &S MA Monroe street
Hubbard Spencer MAi9SR,MAE MiiS,sss "! Se.r Randolph St
HATS, ZAFs ASD FgRs!r Ff'gcRrA '''''''
Sweet. Dompster / Co., Is and 81 West wa.Sinxton or
King Bros 4 Co., 547 Wabash avenue.
' A' fMPERiHL sSGft" Gin. GHii Se'' randolph st
y: M4t.on Co., '9!sMMEs.sHs; s. Mss.ss s;snue.
pnss p.ss PRO- IfA%iif& ssi5 HSS SsSSS1Nes.
MIIi.iNEKY. '"' o.
Rsfb IL e., W.
cage Bros M1sfc 1T 81 iaqiiD" aND ffHSos. pi9aS1
%oes RSa1 fs 81 MSahsaR aohiRaS
SG Mtses:1 xN st
e'.D'I' hasSFfS g. II rRS Il S.sfst St:
j. F. Rathbone Co.. 30 and 30 South Canal st.
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Winter Wisdom.

kee H. BOSWORrH & SONS, Milwaukee; FULLEF
/ FULLER, ChicaEo; RICHARDSON 1 CO.. St
MOVES BROTHERS Il CUTLER St Paul
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
Ages OF Oysters.

An old oysterman can tell the age of
his bivalves with great precision.
Those who are familiar with the oyster
shell must have observed that it seemed
composed of successive layers or plates
overlapping each other These are
technically termed "shoots," and each
of them mark years growth, so that
by counting them he can determine at
glance the year when the creature
came into the world. Up to the epoch
Of its maturity, from five to seven
years old, when they are in perfection,
the shoots are regular and successive !;
but after they become irregular, and
are piled one over the other, so that the
shell becomes more and more thickened
and bulky. Among fossil oysters,
specimens are found occasionally Of en-
ormous thickness and the ammount of
time that has passed between the dis
position of the bed of rock in which
such an example occurs, and that which
ov"rlies 1T, might be calculated from
close observation of the shape and
number of layers of calcareous matter
composing TN extinct oyster shell. In
some ancient formation, stratum above
stratum of extinguished oysters may be
seen, each bed consisting of full grown
and aged individuals. Judging from
from the greatness to which oyster
shells have attained, this mollusk is
cacable, if left to it's natural changes
and unmolcsted, of attaining patri-
archal longevity.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
VE(;ETINE

Is great panacea for aged fathers and mothers;
for it gives them strength. quiets their nerves. and
gives them Natures sweet sleep.
THE YOUTHS CoMPANIoN.-A sort of CHAMBERS
JOURNAL for the younE-a paper elevate as we'll a.
please.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
.STEINWAY g. son s.
P. o. DRAWER 393.


THE SrEINwAY PIANOS universally conceded t' be
The Leading Eirst. t.Class Piano
now before the public These instruments are prefer
red to all others BY the celebrated paniss They
used by all the principal concert troupes whenever
at' ainahle. They have truly " Worldwide" reputa:
tion being largely exported to Europe and all OF
the civilized world thcy are sought to be initiated
by nearly all American ant European Piano:makcrs
~tcinw:,y 4 SON. Mammoth Mandatory
iishment Of It's kind in thc world Th, published Off
cal Revenue returns having revealed the fact that nc
amount Of their year'y sales erceed those of e t~ene
largest piano makers Of Neto York combined. ,
STEINwAY l. Sons call special attention to their
New Patent Upright Pianos
with double iron rranic Patent Resonator ana luou,
lar Frame &C ion. which mafchcss IN counte a't
quality of g. I'D surpasslnq 7aci'i Of action, while
standing lo in tunc and being more impervious to
atmospheric Influences than other Piano ut pres
en-: manutnct Arcd
Every Piano Warrant cd fnr Five 9cars.
Prices low the exclusive of the best matefi
ais and most thorough workmanship will permit Old
Pianos tax on in exchange. =, :,
sE- Illustrated Catalogues with price-lists mailed
free application .aEs
WAREROONIS, STElNWAY HALL,
100 and 1 1 East Fourteenth ST., New 0rk.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
Our IMPRUDENOE THE CAUSE OF Con.

Our IMPRUDENOE THE CAUSE OF Con-
SUMPTION. How many of lis can dat"
the cause of our last sickness to either
crowded room, and then coming out
in the cold air, or wearing damp
clothes, causing n cough which settles
upon the lungs, producing seated pains
in the chest. A good remedy to have
ut hand is Aliens Lung Balsa,n. 1t
will check the disease and restore health
to the system, ii only used in time.
Remember and call at the Drug Store
for Aliens Lung Balsam. Every fam
lily should keep it at hand.
A Neglected Cough, Cold, or Sore
Throat, which might be checked by
simple remedy, like Broaon's Bron-
chiut 7Toches," if allowed to progress
may terminate seriously. 6
CAN'T SLEEP N1aHTs.-A hacking
cough, a sore throat difficulty Of breathing,
arc the results of q hard cold. Goes Cough
Balsam allays the irritation, gives case and
rest to the patient, and effects permanent
cure of all lung and pulmonary complaints
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
1t is sold by Medicine Dealers GencraIly v
CAUTION.

Call for "ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM," and shu1
tho of any other balsam, unprincipled ma.
deceive you with worthless preparations.
j. N. HARRIS CO., PrOprietOrs.
Cincinnati q
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14

TnE Mutual Life of Chicago is pru-
IDENTITY managed, and its claims pompt,
ly met. Insure there
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14

ALWAYS SURE TO CURE DYsPEps1A.-
1t removes the cause, and therefore removes
the disease. Its effects are instantaneous
don't take Is minutes. Its results are perma-
nent and lasting. Co.'s DYSPEPSIA CURE
should have home in every household.
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14
The Royal Havana Lo terry All Right
Card from Taylor & Co.

ROYAL HAVANA LOTTERY. $sso0oo in gold
;sH every DAYS Prhes cashed Information fnr.
all kinds of Gold and Silver Govefnment Fond0, &C.
&c., TAYLOR 90, Bankers,
No. l6 Wall street, N Y
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14

Mr. HIRAM Powers, the sculptor has
been spending some months ut Scar.
borough, England, on account of i'll
health He is about to return to Flor
ence
Mower County transcript., 1871-12-14

and unmOlcsted, OF attaining a patri-
archal longevity.
DIR. r. V. PIERCE, of Buffalo, N. Y,
in his book on Chronic Diseases, says
in regard to his Golden Medical Dis
covery, with which our readers are fa-
miliar, from it's wonderful power aver
Consumption of the Lungs, I had
thought strongly of calling 1t my Con-
su:nptive Cure, but from the fact that
it is a perfect specific of the sore
thr)at and hoarsenesss to which minis
te,, and other public speakers and sing
ers are subject, and also for Bronchitis,
a"'t oU scrcre Coughs, and is an inval
liable remedy for diseases of the Liver,
AMI also as Blood Purifier, l decided
not to apply to it a name which might
mislead and prevent it's use in other
diseases for which it is so admirably
adapted.
It will cure IL cough in one half of
the time that it will be necessary with
any other medicine, and it does it not
by drying it up, but by removing the
ca'tse-subda,ing the irritation and
healing the affected parts
This valuable medicine is sold by all
iir;t-class druggists. -57l
HUMAN WRECKs.-Every day and
hour we meet with broken down speci-
mems Of humanity--wrecks that seem
past hope Of salvage. At least seven
ellghtLs ofthcse might be filled with new
vitality, by a course of DIR. WALKERS
CALIFORNIA VINEGAR BrrrERs. Many
are suffering from the reaction of rum
poilute! bittcrs or powerful minerals.
1t is characteristic of DR.. Walkers
t!'ruf RrsfuWtirr that it neutralizes
the effect of these mis-called remedies.
and accomplishcs, III due time, per-
feet cure.
RUFUS CHAPMAN, of Liberty, Maine.
had a stiff log bent at the knee, limbered and
strengthenedby the use of Jotnson's Anodvue
Liniment.
The prOprietors of .JohnSons Auodvue Lin
imfnt, Parsons Purguiirr Pills, and Sheri-
dams Cduahy Condition Potriers, have pub-
lishcd a readable and instructive pamphlet,
which may be had free at the stores
Mr. HIRAM Powers, the sculptor has
been spending some months ut Scar.
borough, England, on account of i'll
I,.,,It1, IT,, al, r., ro@,,,,,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1871-11-17


Or on ISLAND RuS.-The Beaver Go o
esrysiive "as the following: We under
stand that Mr. Dennis Vaughn has struck .
four barrel we'll on Island Rua. Our town'e
mau. Mr.. J. r. Biackmors aud others ore
now taking new leases on the Run. Nearer
the month several new Developments have
recently been made. The oil business 10
reviving. Auy Information with regard to
lsases or purchases can be obtained BY ad-
dressing Mr. Vaughn, at Obioviils. Beaver
county, Pa. We confidently believe In the
Island Run Oildorado. The wealth there
has not yet been developed. We feel conf
dent that its development will be . source Of
wealth to those who push 1t forward; and,
ust now, tho enterpr ising have . good op'
portunity.