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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-17

COULDN'T SPELL TT.-A gentleman of
thls city, some time ago, had been deal
lug III chlnquarins, and was about to got
oVerstocked. He concluded to inform
those he was buying from that he could
not take any more from them, and. ac-
cordingIy sat down to indite them q note
TO TINT effect. He got along very we'll
until ho came to the word 'chinquapin"
ana mere he was stumped. He made
Two or three efforts, but failed every time.
al last bright idea struck him, aud he
wrote his note TINS: PLEASE don't send
me any more Of these ID things
enclosing two chinqnapins. We pre-
sume the note was understood.
Charlotte Observer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-17

ATTITUDE OF NAPOLEON. ACCORDING
20 the Journel tis Paris. Napoleon III
considers himself as still the legitimate
sovereign OF France; consequently he
refuses to release from their oath of
naelity the officers who have written to
MN to ask whether they ought to place
themselves at the disposal of the present
government. "Should a question arise, I"
says he' "between order and anarchy,
sa&oa. !or tie former; BIZ: ycu remain
pound ny your oath; until the moment
that the country shall have been directly
consulted, co Lam the legitimate sovereign"
rms Is only one OF the many thousands
OF cases OF people trying to hold on to
positions for which they are not wanted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-09
BRILLIANT BUT SAD CAREER.

know nothing in fiction wilder or more
romantic than the life of Richard Brains
ley Sheridan. The son of an Irish actor,
endowed with the most brilliant and vari-
ed gifts of nature, high spirit,a noble pres
ence, imagination, wit and eloquence-
all thvse qualities that win the admiration
of men and the affection of women-yet
without shilling in the world to call his
own, without either of those recommenda-
tons which form the passport to the high
est circles of English society high birth
and university honors-the author of the
"School for Scandal" rose by the mere
force of his genius, and rose almost at a
bound. to the highest position in the ranks
of political and social life, at time when
political and social life in England was
tainted by the narrowest and most ex-
elusive spirit that has ever distinguished
the aristocracy of that country He held
that position, and held it with eclat, all
through long life, the rival of wits like
Coleman and Horne Tooke; of orators
and statesmen like Pitt and Fox and Burke
and of men of genius, like Byron and
Scott. lie died almost in the arms of a
Sheritf's officer, and was buried with hon
ors almost regal, with princes of the
blood for his pall-bearers, In the sepulchre
VI Stea. hihSs anu statesmen. lt was q
brilliant but sad career, full of startling
contrasts, marked by many humiliations
and many victories, by great failures and
great successes; and yet now, when one
asks what remains of all this success, it is
not easy to frame an answer. A speech
or two, which no one now thinks of read
ing. except to trace in its vivid colors
what he thinks the false taste of the age
in eloquence and wit; the fleeting recollec-
ton OF new eplgrams and bon naots and
two or three sparkling contributions to the
literature Of the drama are all that remain
to mark the genius of the man who tor
thirty years was 1.-The pride of the palace,
the bower and the hall. - Chambers Joar-
nal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-09
RARE BOOK ..

VNTANTED--Rare old American Books; e5 for
w Robert b. Thomas Almanac for l1s3; e2 for
1898. Any person having rare old American Books,
such as the works of Richard, Increase, Samuel,
Eleazer, OF Cotton Mather, or any of the works OF
the first New England writers, or DR.. Frankiin's
genuine Poor Richards Almanac, or any other
American almanac in &c cd condition, printed prior
to 1852, or Ancient Indian Narratives, or any rare
American newspaper, pampi let, &C., can hear of
a PURCHASER bv stating price, condition &C., ana
addressing JAMES T. MOULToN,
febl8-t&Wlm No. Carncs Street, Lynn Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-09

Abstract of 18th annual report, Jan. 1st 1871.
Income for 1870, S65S9, 1859
Cash Assets, 15S7s,5 ,5l7.70
Dividends paid to Policy holders in
1870, LOSS Gse9 Al
Divisible Surplus, Jan. lst, 1871, 1,lJ2 40S.W
Losses paid by death in 1870 1,27s, ,S63.l2
Number OF policies issued in 1870, 9,9e5
Amount insured in 1870 S27,lil,99ia
Whole amount insured nearly $4,000, 10000
Being strictly mutual, the New York Life charges
its members only the actual cost of their insurance.
and in this company party always has dividend
which can be used in the payment OF the
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, Oct. Q, 1871.
The City Council met in regular session.
Present: The Mayor, and CounciImen Carter,
HIrth, Hibben, Bancroft and Nichols.
Reading Of the minutes on motion dispensed
with.
The report Of the Police Judge for the month
Of September, showing that four cases were
heard In the Police Court, and $12 In fines
collected and turned over to the City Treas
urer was submitted and placed on file.
The committee on streets and alleys and
Street Commissioner Jointly reported that
they had examined the crosswalks and sew
ers on Commercial street across Fifth avenue,
constructed by Champlin q Hughes, and GER
titled that the work was done according to
contract. Report accepted and placed on file.
The following entitled ordinances were in
troduced and read the first time:
An ordinance providing for the appoint
ment OF two night Policemen;
An ordinance In relation to turn styles.
An ordinance to provide for the levy Of a
sidewalk tax upon certain lots.
The following claims were presented and
referred to the committee on claims: A Gill;
lett, for salary as City Attorney for quarter
ending September 80, 1871, $50; VIM. Fl. Gill
christ, for services as City Marshal, 800 90;
D,
same for open sewers and crosswalks on the
east and west sides of Commercial street
across Fifth avenue, $500; same, for stone fur
nished for street crossings, $12.5O; Lewis
Gray, for salary as Street Commissioner, sI44;
Pat. Smiley, for digging grave, So.
The following claims Tor street work were
presented and were embodied in an ordinance
making an appropriation for their payment,
lib e
rules was put upon its passage and unani-
mously adopted: A Whitecotton, SS4; James
Davis, SIS; John Lagott, S12; Richard Jones,
S6;-DollY, s22; j. Douglass, $2S; John Price,
S22; A. Holderman, $3.50; j. Allen, S16; w.
Barker, 81; John Peterson, S24; john Scott,
S12; and s. w. Glines, S17.
On motion the ordinance providing for the
levy Of E tax upon certain lots for sidewalks
was taken up, the rules on motion were sus-
pended to put 1t on its passage, the ayes and
noes were called and the ordinance unani.
mously adopted.
On motion the ordinance in relation to the
salaries of city officers was taken up, read and
amended, and on motion laid on the table I'M
til the next meeting.
The committee on claims returned the bill
of Champlin & Hughes for $500 for open sew
ers and crosswAlks across Fifth avenue on
Commercial street, and an ordinance making
an appropriation for its pay nent. Under
suspension of the rules the ordinances was
put upon its passage and unanimously adop-
ted.
Mr.. Hirth moved that the coal sheds stand
ing on Third avenue be allowed to remain as
they are until the first day OF April, 1872, OH
condition that z. S. Bill file his bond in the
sum Of 500, conditioned that the sheds shall
be removed At that date. Motion adopted.
Adjourned. q. W. AcCUNE,
City Clerk.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13
CANDIDATES.

We are authorized % announce ". T SMITH
Of Americus. candidate Tor sheriff OF Lyon
county, at the ensuing November election
Attic request of numerous friends sabmIt my
sheriff. A residence OF thirteen years in the conn
y gives me knowledge OF this section %. q &c
charge OF the duties OF the ONCE, s from this fact
few years ago. nest Of noEss shlesss was DrG
my efforts even. As private citizen Il elected !
Win serve the people 70 the best Of ny ability
We are authorized to announce D. l. Ward IS .
candidate for Commissioner in the third district,
composed OF the townships OF jackson, Elmendaros
Center and Pike
w..-a anfho-,,a, 20 spnouneA ROBERT MIL
IIKEN, OF this place. candidate for County
Surveyor. at the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce J. a: HUNT, Of
Emporia township as candidate Tor Register Of
Deeds, AZ the ensuing election
We arc requested by his many friends 70 an
nOunee /. T: HERITAGE; as candidate for Rep
townships Of Empcria, Pike and Center.
For Represents ive.-Att the request of many
citizens am induced 20 submit my name 70 me
people of this Representative District as z eanal
date for the Legislature, at the ensuing fa cleo
September ssth, 1871.
EXITS, OF Neosho Rapids, as candidate for the
oce Of Sheriff, at the ensuing election subject to
the decision OF a Democratic county convention
il one is held-
GER a candidate for reelection to the Office of
County Treasurer. ut the ensuing general election
PETER Il. HUGHES will be candidate for re-
election to the office OF Register Of Deeds Tor Lyon
county, at the ensueing November election.
DAVID GILMORE will be candidate for
reelection to the Office of County clerk OF Lyon
county, for the ensuing term.
A r. BANCROFT will be candidate for sher-
III st the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce A. L. A. KEYS,
rs candidate for sheriff, subject to the decision
OF tho Republican voters of Lyon county
We are authorized to announce L. II. COATS. rs
an Independent candidate for reelection TO the Of
ice of Sheriff, at the ensuing November election,
subject to the votes OF the people.
We are authorized to announce JOHN BAY, of
Emporia as q candidate for Sheriff at the election
in November
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13
rnE EvrNr o. TIE wrEK.

Tomorrow is sopening day'' at the fashion
able millinery rooms presided over by Mrs.
Kidder and Mrs. Newman, In Newman 4
Bros building, and the ladies will flutter In
delightful enthusiasm amidst q charming
wilderness OF stylish hats, elegant bonnets,
superb plumes, lovely flowers, exquisite ties.
snowy ribbons, real laees, edgings, and collars,
rich velvet and satin patterns, unique trim
mIngs, and delicately beautiful fabric in such
profuse array as makes . mere man tremble
at his lamentabls ignorance OF colors and de-
signs, but which the fair sex eujoy with all
the subtle appreciation of more ETHEREAL ma
lures and cultivated tastes The lady who
misses the "Opsning' tomorrow afternoon
and evening will lose a bright day from her
calendar.
Venturing yesterday 10 look at the goods SO
far as ready for display, the vivscious lady
managers at once mystifed US with a choice
assortment OF new hats. First was ''Tur
ban,7 neatly shaped, in black velvet, with
white and green willow feather, and very
handsome rose and leaves. Then a"Prome-
nade'' Of light straw. trimmed in white and
black velvet, and surmounted by white os-
trich tips. very rich hat "a mode was
dressed in black velvet, with satin trimmings,
and set on by magnificent black ostrich
plume. a dainty, fancy shape for Miss was
in white and blue velvet, gros grain TRIM
ming, and lovely feather. A score OF equal
ly charming styles we could not note down,
and turned to the bonnets. The most elegant
Of these was Of pure white velvet richly trim
med, shape very stylish, choice ostrich tips,
and finished with q wonderfully natural
Japoniea. The hats and aonnetS range from
$3.50 to els.
We then proceeded to pass our profound
Judgment upon the other artistic creations
that meas hands could never fashion. Among
the whole ostrich plumes was splendid THO,
black, white, and delicate bun. The latter,
set On a rich maroon velvet pattern, with
trimming to match, Will make some one vain.
The flowers were admirably executed and
true to nature, and the variety almost mex
haustible. The stocks of laees, collars, ties,
ribbons, patterns, feathers, plunes, edgings,
&C., g., was SO very fall that we asked II 1t
paid to keep an assortment equal 70 the best
establishments east. The reply was that the
firm does heavy wholesale trade all through
Central and Southern Kansas, and therefore
keeps three times the stock necessary for re-
tail business. The assortment Of laces and
lace collars is especially fine and extensive.
We cannot find room for adequate description,
and our readers must themselves take \ look
at the hundreds OF pretty things which will
be seen and admired by all who attend to-
morrow
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13
JOHN DUDLEY,
Published In tbs EAPoRIA NEWS Oct. 18th, 1871.
AN OHRHNEN NCgS

Published In tbs EMPoRIA NEWS Oct. 18th, 1871. !
AN ORDINANCE
TO Provide for the Levy of q Side
walk Tax upon certain Lots i'm
Ghe city of EmPOFia.
Be it ordained By the Mayor and Cogncilmen
Of the city Of Emporia:
SEC. /. That an assessment be and the same Is
hereby made upon all the following lots and pieces
Ing to the 'front.' foot thereof for sidewalks as FOL
lows. to-wit:
O is lSs l fs: mn ia Is Fl g
49, fourteen dollars and ninety-fve cents (Si496j
dollars and slightly Seven cents t:ss 81 each sn
C nts e5) each; and south half lot numbered
and cents to- each and e iot
ed % hfty-three dollars and eighty-two cents
ooneress Street. lots numbered 70 and So, thirty
eight dollars and eighty seven cents 1888 50 each
81 S. S. S. 81 s. as lGss g. n s5 49, s. Il a. g.
105 ill., ma u.s. III iig, 1si, lis lis 1s1 iSS 49,
ninety i've cents ls14 go each; and lots numbered
81, and S thirty-eight dollars and eighty seven
Isrs g :; Street lots Rp%bs.sd
IS 20 q 81 si ss io0 1OS 10s IiO, rs ia 1855 40
Ia and IA fourteen dollars and ninety live cents
and ssasy We cents SIS and lot
$ six dollars and twenty eight cents so;:sl;
IS e 81 5 IS 8 a. s. q g u q s. g. & Il
a. q Is 81 as IS a. Sc II TO- il IL III e IL 4
90 "a q IS 90, 81 81 s. 60 %. e. e. g. g. 60 Sc
s. & S. s s. q g ss IS 81 49, Il ss f g.
25a, and $50, seven dollars and forty eight cents
ts74s each; lots numbered 81. lUa 100 ia iIs and
each; lots numbered 200 and 262, thirty-eight
dollars and eIghty-seyen cents tfSa.sD e tch; lot
cents f$45 So; an lot numbered l3e, thirty -four
dollars and iShty i've cents $S4 So;
ITO, ia ia 49, lSs 40 i42 and IA, fourteen dol
eighty seven Cents sss 50 each: lot Numbered Co.
afsy-two dollars $50; lot numbered a forty two
dSaTs aSs
A 81 g. g. g. So IGt - a b. s. g 3 e.
Iss, 1s5: 49,. 1ss and i4s, fourteen dollars and
sd Y cent? 1 ss O sa 60
ana Isi. 1Ity-three dollars and eighty: swO cert:
:. Union SiTess, lots numbered g: e., e. S. =
(s1l s5) each; lots numbered SO, n, 81 ana Is1.
thirty eight dollars and eighty -seyen cents Wss.sT
dollars ana elghty two cents tsSseal each.
EgchdH9e Street lots numbered 50 81. IS. e5. 81,
is 49, is0 Ia and rs, foarseen dollars and nine
tydve cents $14 95) each lots numbered r. Sc and
(sSssD each; and lots Il and &c. fty.three dollars
and eighty-two cents ($53.e2l each.
ty-eight dollars and eighty-sevea cents tss7.sT
each.
East Street, lot numbered IS. my dollars and
eighty three cents (s60-S3.
SIC. 9 That this ordinance shall take effect and
ss IN force from and AFTER its publication once in
Approved October 18th, 1su.
WILLIAM JAY, Mayor.
certify that the above ordinance was adopted
by the City Council OF the CITY Of Emporia. aE
sPecialsmeeting thereof held October 18th, 1su;
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13
AM1LL1NERY REPORTER.

Thursday our reporter, who 10 afraid OF moth
ing but his board bill, started out to visit the
popular dry goods store Of Newman & Bro.
He would have done well enough down stairs
among the staple dry goods. but his temerity
led him up into the attractive millinery apart
ment, and in about half an hour he came fee
bly, walking into the ONCE, with = totally be
wildered expression and family remarked
that
"Yes, it is indeed willow gros grain tip"
"a whatT'
"An Ostrich velvet.with pink Duchess ma
room. Jsponica edging, on a real rose leaf
bias, and"
"Come now, don't talk in that way. You
are overdone. Better take a little walk to
Soden's mill, or read the Ledger TO soothe your
nerves."
Morocco lies and Promenade points" re-
piled the young man, in = very impressive
manner, "are Topped up on the left side, and
droop in trent Of the pattern bonnets just in.'
Then in tones OF profound admiration, added {:
''It really is q white damask Valenciennes.
And that narrow guage bonnet, with black
walnut plume, is"
'Infernal nonsense we calculated" Then
taking him by the arm and setting him gently
on an ink keg, We implored him to go home =
little while and rest before trying to write
out anything.
"Plumes are trimmed this week with real
straw and satin tucks. The kid glove switch
now has . white csrmine center piece, and
thread lace filing. Velvet feathers with real
lutte string to match are coming In again. The
green buzz braids have patent lever geraniums
and Chicago pointe."
Apparently exhausted by this last effort he
rose TO his feet and profered the most unintel.
ligible array OF hieroglhyphics over scratched.
''Can't make this out" said we. @What is it
all about?'
"Why-its Turbine shape, with gored tips
The Gypsy pattern is worn over the ears, and
second story bonnets have willow silk trim.
mings. The new Terra Gotta hats are finish.
ed with square ribbon and thread bows.
Gulpure Outings are out OF -etyle. The pret-
test thing in colors Is the new gros grain edge,
on pansy facing. Some have a Ia mode col.
lars, set on with purple ehIgnons. Chrome
hats are not worn on watch chains 20 much a.
last month. Knit feathers ara cut in huff
stripes, with three-ply tucks on the inside
velveteens. As for"
"For Heavens sake, no mora, We cried.
"Cone now, do 60 to your room and Law down
. bit" and We cautiously guided him through
the doorway, his last intslIigible words
being
''The white maroons with fancy satin rno.,.
ana freseo trimming are all the 90. The
incest"
Here the door closed and We heard no more.
but Learned In the evening that our faithful
HaesaSsSnss 0s eAsErriztss EspSseS< azssS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

An ATTEMPT TO BURN NEwToN.-We have
heard IL asserted several times during the sea-
son that the Texas drovers would "cleAn out''
Newton before they left for Texas this fall. A
correspondent Of the Commonwealth gives the
following account Of an attempt to carry out
this threat on Sunday evening last:
-There was an organized attempt 10 blot out
Newton from the map Of Kansas last evening.
A large stack OF hay well within the suburbs
of town and contiguous 70 some Of the largest
buildings, was set fire to by incendiaries.
There was fierce wind blowing at the time
ana the flames le2ped madly toward the very
heart OF the city. The cry OF fire called out
every able bodied male citizen, and the threat
ened con1iagration was sub1ued with no loss
save that Of the hay stack. While general at
tention was directed 10 the fire, some thieves
profited by il to steal two valuable horses from
n neigh boring camp"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

ExCITEAIENT.-we have rarely Eeen so
much excitement here rs existed in our COM
munity Monday afternoon and Tuesday fore
noon over the Chicago fire. AS usual on i'm
portant occasions, the Commonwealth, on
which our people rely for latest news, did not
arrive on the nine O'Clock train Tuesday NOR
ming, rs It should have done. About noon
Major Bancroft brought Us Commonwealth
which he had obtained from q passenger.
This contained full details Of the fire. We did
not find out the paper was In the ONCE till
about 2 p. m. We put all hands to work aud
issued an extra about twenty minutes ahead OF
the arrival OF the afternoon mail. So great was
he demand for news that i've hundred Of
these were disposed of In an hour.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

ExcURsIoNIsrs.-We were glad to take by
The hand this week, T. f. johnson, Esq. Of
indianapolis. Mr. j. has property In this vicin-
ity and has been here several times before, the
last time about year ago. This time he
b ought with him an excursion party, COM
posed Of people from Washing ton. Baltimore,
Indiana and Ohio. The party concentrated AT
Columbus. Ohio, and indianapolis. They are
scattered through Southern Kansas in differ
ent directions. About 100 came TO Empors.
fhey are not buffalo hunters, but are the solid
Kind OF people who looking for homes.
Many OF them expect to locate. We have had
the pleasure OF meeting some OF the excursion
ists, and they express themselves well pleased
with this country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

OYSTER sUPPER.-The oyster supper and
festival given by the ladies Of the n. Il. church
on Wednesday evening. was decided sue
cess, everything considered. The receipts
were about SI60. Everybody was in a good
humor with everybody else about everything,
and we have rarely seen a more sociable gath
ering than that was. Mrs. Young, cook At the
Robinson house, deserves special mention for
the excellent oyster stews and coffee distrlbu-
ted TO the hungry people. The amount real
lied alter paying expenses, S1S4.3o will mater
tally assist in making the repairs TO the church.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13
RAILROAD ASSESSOR.

We have letter from the Chairman OF the
Republican Central committee Of Corey coun-
ty, informing as that Judge Bent, OF Burling-
ton, Will be presented to the people as a can
didate for Railroad Assessor in this Judicial
district. The Judge is the present incumbent
by appointment OF the Governor. We have
heard Of no other candidates.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

FINE REsIDKNcE.-PrOf. @. W. Hoss has
purchased i've acres OF ground adjoining the
city on the northwest and viii Immediately
erect thereon a large twO-story residence At a
cost Of between $4,000 and 5000. The coz
tract has been let to J. Q. Reed, who will push
the building along as rapidly as possible. We
believe the Professor expects to occupy por-
tion OF bis house this winter. II will be .
substantial Improvement TO that part Of the
cftv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

Bangor, Co1ey county, Is made post Office
station, instead OF Frederickstown, and Mr..
John w. Williams appointed postmaster.
Bangor is the recently laid out town Of the
Neosho Colony, conducted by Bachelor q
Jones, Of this city. 1t is about ten miles
southwest from Burlington, delightful Ioca-
ton and central as 3 business point to the far
mers already settled on the yerdigris and sur
rounding country. Two public roads pass
through Bangor. Some OF those who bought
lands on the Neosho colony have brought their
fimilies out and are now putting up buildings
on their farms.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

RKPAIRs.-The NJ. L. church building Is
now undergoing general repairs. The wslls
are TO be @pointed" outside, the belfry IS to b.
enclosed. tho walls papered inside, new chin.
ueys erected. seats newly Vanished, new car.
pets in aisles, etc. 1t is estimated that the re
pairs win cost between three and four hun,
dred dollars. This work IL being dono pre-
paratory 70 the general conference, which
meets here in few months.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-10-13

FINE FARM SOLD TO An ExcURsIoNlsT.-
Bachelor, Jones Pinkerton, on Wednesday,
sold NJ. w. Phillips nne farm, near this city,
containing $50 acres, TO Rev. Mr.. Wright, OF
indianapolis, for the sum Of q, 900. We learn
that Mr. Wright will move here about next
February. Ar. Wright came here with the
excursion from Indianapolis about q week
ago, and was 30 well pleased that he conclud-
ed to locate at once. We congratulate him on
having secured such . good place.