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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14
Opium.

Opium, prepared from the juice
Of the white poppy, is very dam
gerous drug, and in China is very
extensively used. The trade of the
East India Company in this drug is
about ten or eleven million pounds,
of which China is the leading con-
sumer. The nations extensively
using this drug number about 400,-
100000 of people. 1t is used over
the whole world as a medicine, and
somewhat i'll the United States as
an intoxicant. It is prepared in the
form of a gum. This is either
swallowed in the form of a pill or
smoked In either case the effect
is the same. Those who are adj
dicted to its use plead for the indul-
gence all that is claimed by the
'srummy'' for his beverage. The
following gives graphic account
of its effects:
As the hour for his daily dose
approaches, the Turkish opium eater
drags his emaciated frame slowly to
the shop where he buys the drug,
and turning his livid countenance
toward the vender, demands his
customary dose, which Is large or
small, according to the length of
time during which he has yielded
to its sway. Clutching with eager
hands, he devours it, and then re-
clires upon a couch to await in still
ness the coveted result Soon new
life begins to thrill along every
nerve. His face flushes, his dull
eyes brighten, his white lips grow
red. lie lies passive and inert, yet
new power seems to steal into every
muscle of his lang,lid body, and in
spires every faculty of his mind.
lie feels as strong as Hercules, as
bold as the desert lion, as eloquent
as all the bards of "Araby the
Blest." ;" His mild eyes gaze upon
floating visions of beauty and scenes
of triumph. Now the observer sees
him half rising from his couch and
muttering unintelligibly for a mo-
ment, sink down again. lie imag-
ines himself exalted before an ell
tranced audience, pouring forth a
flood Of words which swept all be-
fore it. The listeners hear him utter
a prolonged moan ; he fancies he is
chanting sweeter song than was
ever sung by houris in paradise.
They see him writhe uneasily, and
for a moment waive his hand feebly
in the air; he fancies that he is
brandishing the sabre of a mighty
conqueror, cutting his way through
hostile hosts, and winning crowns
and empires by his valor. But the
spell begins to lose its power.
: Then comes a sleep which il
not repose, an uneasy, moaning
sleep, with sudden starts and labor
ed breathing. In three or foul
hours the opium eater awakes
wretched, wretched, wretched
His brain seems on fire, and hi,
limbs feel as heavy as lead.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

Such A LEAP.-A Wisconsin editor,
while riding on the platform of a car
recently, lost his hat. \ train boy at
his side suggested, .okingly. that he
had better jump off and get it. With
out Il moments thought he acted upon
the suggestion, and the passengers
were suddenly treated to a display OF
acrobatic performance wholly new to
was not seriously injured, but has
learned to look and to think before he
leaps.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

It is not high crimes which destroy
the peace Of society. The village
gossip, family quarrels, jealousies,
and pickering neighbors, meddlesome-
ness and tattIing, are the worms that
eat into all social happiness.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

AMERICAN s14ARISTOCRACY.' 1T may
be a consolation to ssstuck up people,
whose great boast is that they have
never been engaged in any useful EN-
ployment, to be told of the following
facts concerning the heroes of the Revo-
luton:
Washington was surveyor AMI
farmer.
Franklin was a printer.
Greene was Il blacksmith.
Warren was physician.
Sumpter was a shepherd.
Roger Sherman was a shoemaker.
Marion was a farmer.
Putnam was farmer.
Allen was farmer.
Stark was farmer.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

A PRINTEl,'s OPINION OF HIMSELF.
The foreman of printing office out
West, who had been left in charge OF
a weekly paper, while the proprietor
was enjoying a jaunt with his brethren
Of the press, thus announces the fact
sent, accounts for the improved ap-
pearance of the paper. and the higher
order of talent exhibited in its coli
umns.'' The foreman was discharged.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

IMPORTANT TO LADIES WHO HAVE
FRUIT TO CANA towel dipped i'm
cold water and wrapped about a cold
glass jar will ensure the safety of the
jar when boiling hot fruit is poured
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

Leisure is very pleasant garment
to look at, but is a very bad one to
wear. The ruins of millions may be
traced to it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

Some of the Californians are lauoh-
ing at a stranger who, in one of their
towns, said that he had been s.perrIsing
around seeing the climate
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

A gentleman took n lady out for a
drive the other day, and came home
with false curl attached to the button
on the side of his cap. He wondered
how it could have got there! -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

It don't pay men with small and
shabby stock of goods to advertise.
That's the reason they don't do it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

Poverty and pride are inconvenient
companions but when idleness unites
them, the depth of wretchetlness Is
complete.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-10-14

The three great conquerors OF the
world are Fashion, Love and Death
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21
TOWHs WifhOUt ConstaJics.
No. 81 of the published laws en-

No, - Of the published laws en-,
acted m the last session of the Yer
mont Legislature, contains n prov H.
ion under which u number of towns
are to-day without constables. The
law reads ss follows:
Section twenty six of chapter iif
teen of the general staiui -S is 80
amended rs To read rs io
Ii is hereby made the duty of the
sclcctmcn of the several towns IN
this State 10 require of the cOnsta
bleS IN their respective towns, before
they enter upon the duties of their
office. 10 give bonds to their towns
for the faithful performance of their
duties, ina sufficient sum with good
and sufficient Surclics; and il any
person chosen To the Office of con.
stable ia any town in this State
shall neglect for ten days next sue
ceedlug his election To give such
bond, his office ShdH BE- rdcdRt; aud
the towns may also require similar
bonds OF ,h,ir treasures aud
clerks.
lu,.er this law, plenty Of ydcan.
cics in the office OF coustahle have
undoubtedly occurred in the State.
Scl,ctmcn, who never discovered
that il was their duty to include in
the warning for town meeting en-
article for n vote on the abolition of
school districts have no doubt also
overlooked this little law. We hear
of ScvrIal towns IN viii Ii this is
the ease, and in which consequently
the Office OF constable il vacant
biIc of these have found Ogt their
situation aud have called special
town meetings to elect constables
alrcsh. Others. doubtless, are still
ia ignorance and cOnStahlcS afc eX.
erci ing their duties, who, having
given no bonds, have no right to
hold the Office. Such cases need i'm
mediate attention.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

The bill to suppress the kn KluA
passed the House ON Thursday of
last week 10y a vote Of lis to 81, the
Democrats voting solid against it,
showing that they take no heed from
the lessons of the late elections, and
that the republicans are likely to
gain quite as much from the iudis
erection of their opponents as from
other sources.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21
Farm for SaEn,

'Ehit subscriber offers for sale his Farm one
i mile from Bradford Village, near bradford
Poor Farm, containing leo acres of land. with
good house, newly painted and papercd three
g"od barns, and other Outbuildngs and never
failing water at house and barns A fine or
chaIti OF grated fruit, and good sugar or
chard' The farm is one of the best in this vi
thl'N' aud VIII keep 20 cows and other stock
II has plenty of wood and timber. and is well
Wdtered. The farm will he sold all together.
or VIII he diyiccd up to suit purchasers. For
inrther particulars call on the subscriber
J. II. MINARD
DrduloIu, l., FCb. ~, lSGl. 3tf
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

i'or tlp Opinion,
Hartford, Conn,

very remarkable one. II has quito
n number of men in IL who are
worth n million each, aud some
much more. The railroads center
ing in here will increase It's value
very much. 4 new one Is now be-
ing built down the Connecticut Riv.
or Ia Saybrook, making the city "a
great Railroad centre.
Its Insurance and Book Publish.
ing Companies, are more numerous
than in any other city of the Union
Of It's size, and are considered rs u
whole more sound and reliable than
most others. Buildings are being
put up at II rapid rate, ana more
money will be PUT into first class
buildings this summer than ever
before. The Connecticut Mutual
Life Insurance Co, is putting up one
to cost about fifteen hundred thouS
and dollars.
Only small proportion of the
inhabitants are foreign born. And
the same rule holds true here as in
most other citieS--that most of the
business men were country boys
For instance. Mr.. Chamhcrlin, who
has long b.cn Chirf OF Police, is Il
native of Barnet, VI. Capt. Charles
Mott, OF the Police, went from Brad
ford about - years ago. u. G.. Bald
win, of the firm of Hastings Il
Baldwin, dry goods merchants. left
Bradford only II few years ago
mere boy, and most of yInr readers
viii remember Him rs the only son
of Judg" G.. i. Baldwin, formerly
OF Bradford. BY industry and in,
tcglity he has already attained an
cnyiabic position in society, and is
doing a large aud increasing bust
lest. Here too we meet orr Old
friends Col. VIM. EaIron and family
who lived 50 long IN bradford
They have Il fine residence III the
outskirts OF the city, and on pleas
ant days you will see him taking
his walks down town. HIS fine form
unbcnt by the weight OF more than
eighty years. His eyes are not dim
nor ms natural force much abated.
On close inspection 1t VIII tie found
tllat "cotiltfN boys VINO 90 10 the
cities ANA m0tHtdm fhcH Wtr9fHy,
almost always are hiGhly ploSpcred.
But If otherwise, the road to ruin
is short.
Low l0hS VIII our boys he III
learning that to "A great extent then
characters and positions III life are
III their own hands.
shall only have time to say a !
word of the Book Publishing bust
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

Intelligence has been received at
Washington that the ku klux have
destroyed forty negro churches and
school houses in Mississippi during
the past few weeks, aud yet the
democrats in Congress are voting
straight against the bill to suppress
this business, and the general work
of assassination now going on in
the South.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

Full returns from the Connecticut
election make the State stand better
for the Republicans than the later
reports of last week when it was
supposed the democrats bad elected
all the State officers below Govern
or. 1t now proves that the republl-
can candidates are all elected by
from 200 to 800 majority. 1t is also
probable that Gov. Jewell is elected
by the people. The legislature is
Republican in both branches 10y %
majority, and the Republicans have
three of the four congressman. The
Republican triumph therefore, is
complete.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

ST.TF OF VERMONT,
Orange County, Ss Orange County Clerks
Once, April lIth, A. ID. ls7l
The votes for County Commissioner givor
ON the first lues'lay of Marrh lit being the 9TH
day thereof A. ID. 1871, having been IA me
publicly opened, sorted aud counted, aud it
Appearing that 4. H. Drew. Esq, has the
greatest number of votes cast he ia therefore
declared duly elected County Commissioner
for the County of Orange for the year en-
SUING. Attest.
itei j. MOIGEToN. Clcrk.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

His friends and former patrons,
and finally all who like TO make
Good Bargains, are invited to call
and examine Prices and Quality of
Goods, for themselves.
III. FAIR.
Uralf.rd y, AIrii l.. lS-l 81
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21
ii. FARE will continue to sell at
Very Low Prices.

until his Goods are all sold. His
stock will he repleniShed constantly
with the best and latest style of
Goods.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

When Mr.. Greeley wrote some
thing about Gamma DickinSon's lee.
ture on Joan Of Are" the printer
made it read "Any Du;chman can
play the Jewsharp"
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

STATE OF VERMONT, Bradford District
~ SSH prHbatc Court held AT NCWhury in
said district, GA the l7th day of April, 1871
Mary Z. i'richaril, Admiuistratrix of the cs-
tate of George " Prichard late of bradford
III said distinct, deceased. presents her admin
lstrsulnn account tur examination and allow
ance, and makes application for decree Of
distribution aud partition Of the estate of said
deceased. Nhercupon 1t is ordered by said
court that said account and said Application
Ice referred To a session of said court to be
held ~ the Itottcr House Bradford on the
9TH day Of May, ISL, tuI hearing aud decision
thereon Aud il is further ordered. that no
tice. hereof he given TO al persons Interested,
by publication of the same three weeks sue
cess. vcly in the National Opinion. a ncwspa.
per published at Bradford. previous to said
time appointed for hearing. that thew may
appear at said time and place, and show cause
ii any they may have, why said account sho'd
not be allowed aud such decree made
liy the Court Attest.
Is II. W. BAILEY. judge
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

The assassination OF Mr. j. g.
Dickinson in Mariana, Florida, just
made public, marks the death OF the
last leading Republican in a county
in which sixty Republicans have
been murdered in two years. He
was shot for no other offence than
that of being a Republican and an
office holder Justice will vet over
take these Southern midnight as,
sassins.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

The speech of Senator Morrill, on
the Santo Domingo question might
serve as model in the discussion
now going on in the Senate. He
opposes annexation for reasons
which appear to him satisfactory,
and has not a word to say impugn.
ing the motives of others. or endcav-
Oring tocaich the wort less applause
of the galleries by flashes of irony
and sarcasm. Such reserve and
moderation it is impossible not to
approve even in Senate that in
cludes Mr. Davis among its mem
bers, and endured for Years the in.
ebriate Drawings OF Salisbury.
This is Senator Ilowe's epitaph
on the Republican party-"wiit sar
castical:' Here lies the republican
party 1t encountered a formidable
conspiracy against popular suprcm-
acy and destroyed it. 1t took a
monster rebellion by the throat and
strangled it. 1t found four millions
of human beings i'll bondage end
emancipated them. 1t lifted forty
millions of people to the plane of
political equality and secured it by
the constitutional covenant. 1t
stretched a highway from ocean to
ocean, and now sends our flag on
the track of the sun as it rcvisitS
the birthplace of our race. But in
an evil hour it tried to transfer MI
Sumner from the committee on For
eign relations II that of privileges
and elections, AMI persisted i'll the
attempt.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

In certain localities in Colorado
water is quoted at six cents glass
and whisllcv AT funr.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21

sale.
Aucti"u- Wednesdays and SATURDAYS. liter
noon and evening.
Consignments respectfully solicited. aud
cash advances made ON the same when lie.
sired "
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21
R E A L ESTATE.
Farm For SaEes

TIE Subscriber offers for sale, his farm in
bradford known us the Moore place, about
mile from Bradford Village, at the Water
trough on the Yates River Road Said farm
contains about 30 acres of excellent land, with
good Apple orchard, Sugar orchard and good
buildings For further particulars inquire Of
the subscriber on the farm
T.. W. Robe
Bradford, Aug. l6 If
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GREAT CLOSING OUT SA!E
II. II 4 Il Il ,

HAVING sold his Book and Sta,
n tionery department to Mr. II. II.
Dutton. and rented the south half
his Store and Shop to him offers to
sell his Stock in his
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-04-21
STORE AND SHOE SHOP,
PAYING BUSINESS.

The above mentioned Goods can be
purchased at a discount, which will
be we'll ful the buyer.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
,vAH NEWS FROM EUROPE.

The communal elections under the or
der Of the ins9rgent ccnifal Committee.
took place in Paris on Sunday The con.
sersaiises elected their candidates in but
three Of the ACCOMPLISHMENTS The other
successful candidates were obscure persons
except flonrens. Blanqne,, pyatt and
Gamhan OF the 500 900 electors in Par
is only lsD, 0no voted Twenty members
Of ,hc insnrgcnt committee were elected
According to promise. the Committee
has resigned in favor Of the ncy municipal
government
The proclamation ordering the elections
was issued on Saturday by the Central
Committee. in which the Paris Deputies
aud the reinsta ed Mayors aud Assistant
Mayors united |, urged all citizens to
vote, and To give the voting serious
character. which alone would insure peace
10 the city
After the elections. Admiral Saisset dis
banded his command et Ia. 900 loyal Ma
tonal Guards, and left Paris for YER
sailles. General chanzy was liberated and
also went to Versailles.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Whatever may bc the value Of Santo Do
mingo. its acquisition BY such methods
would revolt the national sense Of justice
and bc an indeliblc stain upon the nntion-
al honor.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

LADIES of Miidletown aud vicinity who con-
template purchasing Sewing Machines, and are
undecided rs To miat kind 10 purchase, will find
II 10 their advantage 10 defer, for n lew DAYS
their decision, in order that they may see the uni
versal :. How. Machine exhibited nj The store OF
Chas. Tntman, Jr. by nm experienced operator
together with samples of work and an unlimited
number Of statements ly parties who have ex-
changed aud sold other Sewing Machines 10 OBJ
tain the :. Howe" 4. 4. MekAiS,
722 Market street, Wilmington.
No. /. Shore Mackciel, In Barrels, Half Bills
Quarter and Kits. No. medium Mackerel in
Bbls and half bbls. Labrador Split and East
port Herring, in Barrels and half bhls. New
Georges Goldfish, by the pound, for Sale at
REYNOLDS 4 SONS.
Doiy's Washer and Universal Clothes wrngcr
for Sale by 4. r. EVANS.
Genuine Ramsdell Norway Oats, suitable for
seed. For Sale Mt EVANS
Coates Spool Cotton, cents per spool, at
J. A. REYNOLDS 4 Soss.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Tho community OF Middlctown and vicinity
are notified that the Middlctown Library has been
removed TO u ground floor location, No. ., Mid
dIetown Hall, 1.-THE Post Office) where suhscrip-
ti0ns iS3 per annum, 81 per quarter, ,50e's month";
Iy), will he received by Mr. Dunning the Treas
urcr and Librarian. The Library will be open
ON Wednesdays from 2. TO Sra N. ON Saturdays
from ~ 10 8, and from 10 I p.N.
The Directors hope that with reduced annual
fee, and considerable collection OF books, COM
bincd with convenience Of access and attention
by the Librarian, that the Library, this year,
will command universal support.
The attention Of the Subscribers is called TO
the rules hanging In the Library.
Old snhgcrbcrs are roiitcd that the Library
year expires one year from the date Of their GER
,ihcatcs. By ORDER OF Thx BoARL.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
GlBsoN.s PRICE CURRENT.

The above prices win he paid in cash for pro-
ducc delivered in good order and ne wish 10
say tha, We keep constantly ON hand good as
sorimcni Of Groceries and Provisions which we
will sell reasonably for cash, nj the Corner Of
Broad and Anderson Streets, Middletown, Del.
Mareh 20--u Wm. y. GIBSON.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
BusssEss LOCALS.

Cxiox f.oDos, No 8. A. Y. L A. M.--Thc rcgu-
lar communication of the Lodge will bc held on
Tuesday evening, 4rh inst. al u o'clock. The
members are not ouly rognssfsd TO be In at-
tendance but must consider this notice as n
summons. by order Of the W. N.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

TaiSxsxas TRIMMINGS "A full assortment o
real Hamburg lnscr,iugs and Eigings, Freacf
do. Dagmar, Charlotte and Princes Ruifes
casho Suow-drop trimming in variety.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

SAGE PLaxrs.-Pcrsons wishing 10 plant sage
can be supplied with good plants one year old
from Henry Clayions Nursery.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Hanson Bros. havca full line Of spring s,yl
hats for gents, youths aud boys, call and Sc
them.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Ladies, Misses and Chldrens French Kid Tam
plea, Bronzed, Morocco aud Lasting Caters
Laced nni iIntoncd, II, Hanson Bros which
were manufactured 10 our order. Every pair
warranted, sold very low and on the mos, rcs,-
sonahc terms
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Allen 4 BELLS sole Drain Tile, cog.inptly on
hand and furnished 10 order nj manufacture.
prices, by Il. I. EVANS.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Prime Clover aud Timothy Seed. for sale by
A. 7. BRADLEY.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Mt. Carmel Locust Mountain Coal, Iickor,
and Oak Wood. for S,e at Evans Gpal and
Wood Yard Middlcluwn, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

The ladies Of Middlc,own and vicinity are re-
questcd TO call Mt Hanson Bros. and examine
their beautiful stock Of Spring goods, comprs-
Ing In part Chambris, Striped Sui,ings, Plaid
Mohairs, Pure Scotch Ginghams, Black Goods,
French Goods beLaines. n full and beautiful
assortment Of Prints, u complete line Of genuine
Hamburg Edgings and lnsertings, Striped and
Plaid Muslins, &c. all ofwhich have been bough,
at the lowest prices, and will be sold low, and
on the most reasonable terms
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
& EFT II Y'S.
WiiQL.sALg ASD RETAIL
ARCH STREET
CARPET WAREHOUSE.

Nc. sag Afr0 Sercees
Two Doors Below 9,h South Side, Philadelphia
Brussels, Thrcc-ply, Ingram and veniiian
Carpets. Also, Oil Cloths, Rugs, Mats aud
window-jhadcs.
The styles are new and handsome. The quail.
ity Is the best. The prices are very low.
Quick sales at a small profit, Is the rule. No
trouble 10 show Goods.
WILLIAM. GETTY,
No. s32, Arch ST.
n. B.-A liberal discount will he made 10
Churches, Public Institutions, and Clergymen,
March 4--3m
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
HAY FOR SALE!

A Large lot Of TIMOTHY HAY for sale
IA Apply to ". r. COCHRAN,
march 2b--3w. Middlctow:i, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Prime Clover aud Timothy Seed at
T.. 7. ESA ANS.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

The Ladies' Of Middc,own aud vicinity are in-
si'ed 10 call att. ~ Reynolds 4 Sons New Store
on the corner aud examine their large and
beautiful assortment Of New Style Goods, adapted
10 Spring and Summer wear, consisting Of Mo-
hair, foplns, Chcncs, Scrgcs Real Japanese
sin in Stripes and plaiis, Alpaeas, piqucs,
Pcrcalcs, Lawns aud n large Stock of Prints, III
all the best makes, nj 81, s, 10 and ~ cents
per yard.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01
Pure Ground Plaster for sale by

Hanson Brothers will open this day larg
and well selected stock Of ss.ring goods In grcf
variety, bough, for cash, and will be sold
prices TO suit the times.
Middletown transcript., 1871-04-01

Try Pon'axa, Flour, thr bcsli IT. this ...-fkc',
For Sale by 4. 7. BRADLEY.