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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
The Vandals OF History.

Will the vandals never cease 10 shat
ter the traditions that have crystalized
in history? is there no limit to the re-
lentless work of destruction The fate
of Pocahontas will serve erempH 9ratia.
The story of that young female was
quite as much part of American an
mails as the battle of Bunker Hill, and
it is doubtful whether she could h we
been spared as well as George Washing.
ton. But few years ago, one of these
historical iconoclasts smashed her into
smithereens, and instead of pure and
noble Indian maiden. Of exemplary
character and romantic career,-the
heroine par excellence of our early his
tory,-they lett us a camp follower
dirty, degraded, bestial. Then they as
saulted William Tell, whose exploit
with the bow and arrow was about the
only thing in the history Of Switzerland
that most people were certain about.
Him they demolished-bow, arrow, APP.
pie, Albert and abby the simple de-
monstration that no such man ever ex.
listed. And now comes writer in the
GALAXY, and pulvorizes all our notions
about Lucretla Borgia. This woman no
one has ever entertained any doubt
about. 1t has been universally under
stood that poisoning people was her
regular diversion, and that she fur
nished business for several PSYCHOLOGISTS
and innumerable undertakers. So it
has been sung in opera, acclaimed in
drama, and believed by everybody. Not
only that, but the name has come 10
represent a large and rapidly growing
class, and no journalist with any esprit
du corps in his bosom would think oil
calling female poisoner anything but
Another Borgia.n But this writer
shows that Lucretia Borgia, daughter Of
Pope Alexander VI, and Duchess o.
Ferrera, not only never poisoned any
body but never assassinated anybody by
whatsoever means. He represents
and corroborates his statements Ny
what seems to be impregnable evi
dence,-that though her husband,
certainly acquired habit of dying
she was an excellent wife, fonC
mother, and altogether an admirabl,
woman
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
Current Items.


The alligator season has opened i'm
Florida, and the absorption of the PEN
sive angler or confding bather is mat
ter of daily record.
Two companies are holly contesting
for the privilege of running horse cars
across the government bridge between
Davenport and Rock Island.
ACCORDING to the indianapolis Mirror,
John Hetherington, of that city,
young man IN moderate circumstances,
has lately fallen heir to 100000 and
a family estate.
LAST week Michael Schwartz, ESQ. Of
Bangor, Me-, found upon his door-steps
forks, spoons, ETC., to the value of about
ten dollars, which some repentent
burglar had returned to their rightful
owner.
A LARGE owl flew into the cab of an
engine on a Georgia railroad, few
nights ago, and alighted upon the
shoulder of the engineer, holding fast
his position until the fireman picked up
billet of wood and killed him.
Mrs. Hoss, of California, not only
brought down a two hundred and TWEEN
ty pound buck while out hunting re-
Gently, but carried the hind quarters
home herself, which gives point to the
old comparison-"strong as hoss."
The town of Mexico, Me-, claims the
notoriety Of possessing man who will
lift a barrel Of kerosene oil with his
teeth, and carry cask of nails several
rods by the climb in the same manner,
on dollar wager. He has double set
all round.
A FEW days since, at Hartland, Wis,
a man named Hills picked up club to
throw at an unruly COW, and the club
being icy, slipped from his hands as he
raised it to throw, stiking his son,
little fellow, in the stomach, killing
him instantly.
LYDIA E. AVER has recovered $500
damages from the city of Norwich,
Conn, for injuries received by being
thrown from carriage, in consequence
of her horse becoming frightened at a
tent which the city authorities permit
ted to be pitched on the highway.
AT Newburgh, n. Y, Frank Wilson,
three years old, was supposed to have
died on Monday, but when the child
was placed in the coffin, Tuesday af-
ternoon, indications of life were shown.
The funeral was indefinitely postponed.
The child lies in state of trance.
Miss LIZZIE MOORE, living near She
boygan Falls, Wis, captured and killed
large eagle, measuring seven feet six
inches across the wings. 1t was at
tempting to carry off young lamb.
The fight was desperate one, but the
eagle lost his life, and the girl her
apron.
THE Supreme Court of the United
States having decided that a husband
can recover damages for the loss of his
wife, proportioned to her usefulness and
capacity to earn money, Boston man
whose spouse persisted in recent rail
way accident was allowed by the dis
eliminating jury exactly six cent?.
The Mormon women are taught to
believe that eternal felicity in the Para
disc promised by Brigham is not theirs
unless they are the helpmate Of some
saint. Accordingly, when a virgin
daughter of Israel falls sick, and hears
the flap of the wings of the Angel of
Death, she straightway sends to the
nearest male, and gets herself "sealed"
or married to him with the utmost dis
patch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
Renaissance OF Miss Milford.

In Henry Cherley's edition Of the
letters of Mary Russell Milford, Mrs.
Acton Tindal relates this story about
Miss Mitford's appearance at an even
ing party:
She was curiously. almost unfortu.
nately, ignorant about all matters Of
dress, and in general perfectly indifier.
ent on the subject; yet now and then
an occasion would arise when she be.
lieved that her engagements required
some head-dress more elaborate than
the simple motherly cap, trimmed with
gray or white ribbons, in which her
friends knew her best. When this
sense Of social duty oppressed her, she
found it difficulty to arrive at any sue
cessful arrangement. Something would
go wrong with the unnatural tinery, and
on one special occasion dear Miss Nit
ford forgot to remove the shop-ticket
from the border or bow, where it dan
gled throughout the evening in very
conspicuous manner. To her unfortu-
nate ignorance on such matters we owe
the destruction of an excellent likeness
OF herself taken by Mr.. Lucas, and fire.
quently alluded to in her published let
Uers. He was then very young as an
artist, and when summoned to Three
Mile Cross he felt that his experience
as portrait painter hardly warranted
him IN insisting on an alteration in the
elaborate attire which his sister had
selected for the occa ion, and with
which she was evidently naively pleased.
Her kind friend Lady Madalina
Palmer had been consulted-they had
laid their heads together on the subject
Of costume-and instead of wearing the
simple cap and the soft lace cape folded
over the dark dress she usually wore,
Miss Milford was induced to accept the
loan OF a large black velvet hat, sur.
mounted by plume of white ostrich
feathers, and gorgeous cloak of gen.
tinella blue, lined with white satin.
Thus invested, our dear old friend sat to
the secretly demurring artist for what
proved TO be, so far as the head and
face were concerned, an excellent like
ness, though the plumes and mantle of
the Dukes daughter spoiled the pic
ture, so strangely were they out Of keep
ing and unbecoming on the head and
shoulders of the careworn literary gen
tlewoman. The artist fretted over the
bad taste OF these sumptuous and un-
natural accessories, at last Cancelled the
picture in fit of desperation, and went
down to Three Mile Cross to pacify Miss
Milford by painting and presenting to
her portrait of her father.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
London HOtels-A Contrast.

1t is pity" says a London news
paper, that when our London specu-
lators took TO initiating the grand hotels
at Paris they should not have borrowed
some ideas for internal arrangement.
They might have made their caravan
saries infinitely more attractive To their
clients. We pride ourselves on 'home'
as an English institution, but we have
no wish to push our affection for it to
such lengths as TO be wretchedly abroad
whenever we are away from it. Of course
the London hotels provide private sitting
rooms, which figure specially in the bill,
as well as the public ones, which are
considered in the general charges. The
former are only within the reach of the
wealthy, while the latter, being free TO
all, are pleasant to none. a shy bache.
lor from the country, unprovided with a
club, suffers painfully. His bedroom is
sufii GENTLY rnished-lndeed, every
moHent he has cause heartily to desire
that his furniture might have been re.
trenched upon by the administration.
The modest dimensions of the apart.
ment are significant Of the value of
metropolitan building-ground; the
mighty four-poster is thrusting itself
forward into the fireplace, the wash
hand-stand is elbowing the toilet table
with its old fashioned looking glass up
against the chest of drawers while the
wardrobe cuts a huge cantle out Of the
other side, and thrusts in corner the
table and armchair which, linking
themselves to old associations, excite an
eager longing for sitting-room. You
have never been in the way OF making
yourself at home in your bedroom, and
if you want TO enjoy a book quietly, the
only way is TO fancy yourself slightly
indlsposed. Contrast with that the COM
fortably coquettish apartment you can
have in Paris for four francs upward
according to the floor. Light paper,
dark heavy carpet, a profus!on OF
cushioned chairs in maroon velvet and
on castors; bright mirrors fixed to the
wall out of the way, a low white marble
mantelpiece, with bronze clock and
candelabra, a neat velvstcovered table
in the middle of the room a washing
stand hid away in its case OF mahogany,
and compact bed. You put the key
of your quarters in your pocket, can eat
and drink where you please, and are an
independent man with home to retire
to. The system pays in Paris; why
should it not answer IN London?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
A Swindling Clergyman.

The advantages of advertising are well
illustrated by the life and adventures of
an English clergyman, whose peculiar
career has landed him, at last, in a
police court. This clever advertiser was
a broken-down curate, who, weary with
serving Heaven and starving, resolved
to transfer his allegiance. He managed
to get chapel on Clapham road, Lon
don, and then proceeded to trade on
his reputation. He issued circulars
asking for money for families in his
charge who were suffering from small
pox. On the el43 received for these
unfortunates he lived in comfort for some
time, and then transformed himself into
500 poor children in want of a Christ.
mas dinner, and advertised foraid. The
resulting $50 maintained him until a
few weeks ago, when the police de.
scended upon him and put an end to his
swindles for the time being.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
Marriage of the Queen of the Gypsies.

A writer in the London Graphic says
The quiet little village of Markham,
Norfolk, was the scene, few days
since, of royal and romantic marriage.
Mabel, the queen of the gypsies, conde-
scended to give her hand in holy we'd
lock to young farmer thereabouts of
substantial means and good connec-
tons. This is the first instance have
read of in which gypsy chief, whether
male or female, consented or dared to
marry a Sassenach. However, the
friends of the bride, as well as those of
the bridegroom, were present, so | sup
pose there is no loss OF caste in the mat
ties. may add, for the information of
the ladies, that, according to the re-
porter who was present, Queen Mabel,
who is twenty-three years of age, was
dressed in rich mauve silk, with a
magnificent veil, and in her simple but
costly jewelry looked dignifed and
queenly.' Her sister offciated as
bridesmaid"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
Water Supply Of Boston.

The threatened water famine in Bos-
ton has been provided against in what
promises to be very effective manner.
The Legislature has passed bill to al.
low the city to take water from Farm
pond in birmingham, which is fed by
the Sudbury rivrr. For the present, the
waters of the pond will be conducted to
Lake Cochituate by means of a ditch to
Beaver Dam brook, and thence through
the brook to the lake. This ditch will
be completed in sixty days. Ultimate
ly, conuuits of solid masonry will be
built, and it is also proposed to con.
struct permanent conduit directly
from Farm pond to the reservoir on
Chestnut hill.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
Controversial Preaching.

The evil effects of controversial preach.
ing were illustrated anew the other day
in the case of the pastor of free church
in Topeka, Kansas. He undertook to
offer a psychological explanation of the
conversions produced by travelling re-
yiyalist. The latter was accompanied
by a reformed gambler, who was exhib-
tied as one of the results of his con.
verting powers. This rufiian being an.
cered by the attempted expose of his
friend, lay in wait for the Topeka cler-
cyman and attacked him with heavy
club. The clergyman was nearly killed,
but fortunately the reformed gambler
was caught, and will have to answer for
his bloody deed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
A Daring Rescue.

A somewhat curious incident recently
occurred in Gwinnett county, Ga. Mr..
knight was out with two foXhounds.
They were in full cry after reynard, all
running to Stone Mountain. Suddenly
the dogs disappeared, and il was not
known what had become of them.
There is a steep, perpendicular side to
the mountain, and later in the day
some parties passing in the valley below
heard bark, and on looking up saw
the two dogs, dimly defined, stand
ing on little crag which jutted
out from the wall about two thousand
feet from the base. While the men
were straining their eyes, one of the
dogs was seen to slip, and as he rolled
from the crag all hope of his safety was
abandoned. The lockers on expected
to see him fall "a mangled mass at their
feet. But with surprising agility the
hound caught on crag below, where he
crouched as if determined not TO lose
his slender foothold again. The report
spread, and eager crowds gathered to
see for themselves the perilous position
of the dogs. 1t was on Monday that the
hounds got themselves into the strange
situation, but not till Wednesday was
any determined effort at rescue made.
Several humane gentlemen climbed to
the mountain top, and by means of a
strong rope, tied TO strong cedar, de-
scended live hundred feet. Here new
rope was tied to another friendly cedar,
and Fernando Z. Julian, Jr., prepared
to continue the perilous journey down
the steep declivity. He pulled OFT his
boots, and, taking the rope in his hands,
walked and swung himself six hundred
feet below his companions. Here he
found the first dog, and by means of
the rope had him safely landed above.
One hundred and twenty feet further
down he found the second dog on a
bench in the rock wall, several feet in
length and about two feet in width. At
first the hound resisted the rescue, as it
is presumed that hope had died in his
heart, and he was sullen with despair.
But by a little coaXing, the intrepid
youth overcame resistance, and the dog
was lifted from his narrow resting place.
When they reached the top, and con-
WINGED of their safety, the dogs were
almost wild with gratitude. They laid
their heads in the lap of Mr.. Julian,
fondled on him, and tried to thank him
in every possible manner. 1t is pre-
sumed that crafty reynard led the dogs
through crevice, and so far up the
mountain side that they could neither
return nor 20 forward. That they had
struggled to regain the plain was shown
by their feet, the claws Of the hind feet
being worn Off A strong wind wa.
blowing when Mr.. Julian made the
perilous descent, which rendered the
undertaking all the more hazardous.
His brave act should endear his name
in the hearts of all the gallant foxhun-
tiers Of the country. And those who cry
out at field sports, should remember
that such sports make just such cool,
daring fellows as young Julian proved
himself to be. Men of his STAN are the
country's hope in the hour Of danger.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
A Grim Joke.

A couple of medical students disin.
tered subject on cold winters night,
and having dressed it, placed it, sitting
upright, on the seat of covered wagon,
and started for home. Coming to a
tavern, and seeing the bar-room lighted
up, they left the wagon and went in for
drink. The ostler observing man
sitting in the cold wagon, attempted
some conversation; but, receiving no
answer, he discovered how the affair
stood, and instantly resolved to have
a little fun of his own on the occasion.
So taking the corpse to the stable, he
dressed himself in its clothes, and seated
himself in the wagon. The students
soon returned and took their seats by
the side of the supposed dead man, when
one of them in merriment gave him
slap on the face, How would you like
some flip, old fellow ?" then remarked
TREMENDOUSLY to his companion, =" He is
warm, by heavens ~ $50 would you
be-" replied the corpse, elf you had
been stolen from HI as l have" Both
students bolted, and never returned to
inquire for the horse and wagon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
Tornado i'm Kansas.

A tornado struck the town of Cotfey-
vile on the evening of the l4th inst.
Elk Senator Ross's newspaper office was
blown down, and the press was carried
"a quarter of a mile from the building.
Mr.. Ross and his son, who were in the
building at the time, escaped with slight
bruises. The Varnum House was com.
pletely demolished, and FIVE families
were buried in the ruins, but escaped
without serious injuries. The laundry
OF the Eldridge Houe was destroyed
and four inmates were injured,-one, il
it is feared, fatally. The Flag drug store
and seven or eight other buildings were
demolished. A train of freight cars on
the LeavenwoTth, Kansas and Calves
ton railroad was blown 100 feet from
the track.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
A Spring Caprice.

Came your merry laughter falling.
Musically on mine ear.
As from birds in spring days calling
To their loves. the carols clear;
Came your sweet low laughter pealing
Through the sad grove Of my mind.
As between sere beech-leaves stealing
Blows the gentle evening wind.
Came the richness of your laughter
As a song that, brought again,
In the mournful days hereafter.
Bids the dry heart melt in rain;
Came its tones. such music making
As when. ranked in merry. band
Gull the crisp waves lightly breaking
On the dull and sullen sand.
Came its liquid murmur clearly
As fountains music sweet,
That in the parched desert, dearly
Doth the tir'd traveller greet;
Came its cadence lightly speeding
Der my hearts waste, silent ground.
As Ewes silver laugh from Eden
To the bare. blank world around
London Society
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03
A NOlle Pros.

When John F. Sale was Attorney
General at Memphis, a culprit was ar.
raigned charged with manslaughter.
Gen. Sale looked at the docket and
found that the name of Judge NJ. was
written there for the defendant" Adj
dressing the court, the Attorney q General
said: May it please your honor,
must enter a nolle pros in this case"
" Will you state the reasons, Mr.. Attor-
ney General p asked Judge II. Yes,
and if it please the court, they are ire
fragable, | find that the defendant is
mad-insane, sir. He has absolutely
employed Judge NJ. to defend him, and
| insist, if it please the court, that the
notte pros be entered" We need not
add that Judge NJ, whether his client
were sane or not, showed symptoms of
insanity on the spot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03

IT is proposed by a number of st.
Louis capitalists to erect "a mammoth
iron warehouse on the levee in front Of
that city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-05-03

WHAT is house without baby p
Well, comparatively quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-10-29

GS-A seven year Old son of DIR. j. III. Lacey,
Of Jacks0nvi j., H.. destroyed tue eyesight Of "a
younger brother, the other day, by swapping a
whip.
uE-Ihe recent immersion OF a candidate for
admission INTO the SWeden5OTgtan Church in
Chicago Is said To he the first Instance OF the
kind.
EF-Auua Dickinson IS Inclined to ellIr73pg
JCHy, - lis said and tndS il extremely dIffruit
10 lock tale aud thin when speaking Of the suf-
iGrIHgs of her sex.
EF In Buffalo, many mothers wait for n sanI
zephyr & come along, when they set their chIl-
dTen out doors and get their faces scrubbed
without water or cost.
~NeClIug cards this winter will be smaller
and plairer than OF late. The DAYS of pink
cards. gilt lettering and spTawling mon0grams
have departed.
SThe cheerful buzz saw has again come to
the fTont-thiS time in Rochester, where one Of
its devotees lost eye by gazing too steadily at
II pass through a knot IN a board.
HA practical chemist the other dav put
lighted match into tin can that had contained
Miro glycerine to see If any explosive matter
adhered 10 the sides Up 70 the present time no
inquest has been held, - nothing can be found
for the coroner to sit upsn.
0Father GavaZZi i once m1re " snugifei''
in his own Italian home. The Father is a well
meaning person, and would confer a favor on
nanKind by staying there.-N. Z. Commercial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-10-29
AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
Dy GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers,
- 10 1901 northwest corner 10th and ID sts

Rf GREEN WILKINS. Aoctionsers,
oThSSERY SAFE Of EEAL ESTATE r. IH IsT TIE
5 IHT q 2G p ssLs ag rs
GGR GEES kA 3fLLIhMs c k6RfHR HpST Coz.
EE EHTn, T I;yr AND D sTEEkTs, IN WASH
a By virtue q decree passed By the sapreme
& The 70 District detg Of SOnm6s Ia sqn1sy
William u. G. Murdoch ct al will sell At public
nofthWesf corner OF TentS and Streets in he city
of Washington, d. O., on TUESDAY, October 29th,
e lf Fl I IS s 9 ko s. s. - and
g. Of ouf Subdivision Of part OF tract Of land yag
{ ict Of Columbia cal ErisSdship. St. Philip and
JACOB, ana Iesurysy cob
This Land is situated or two roads leading toto the
Washington, sn0 is only two and a half miles from
GeOTgetows The nsy road about to be made by
The Board Q. Public ofks VIII bring this property
The land Is Of good quality and part Of il wood
land, all we'll watered The land is suitable fer
agricultural purposes, and is in healthy lccs
ton.
try reside of Joseph Weaver, and immed ately
south OF the country residences OF Henry ana Levi
j. W Holt will be at corEer OF Wise & Dsle's
land, on Bidee road, from IN, TO o. m. every
day 70 shoE The above property to persons desiring
One lot viii be sold with privilege oftwo or more
Terms OF sale: One sixth cash; aud the balance in
thirty equal monthly payments, wi "a interest at the
with security tine satisfaction Of the Receivers,
and lien retained on the property sold; OF the pur
time then az sfore aid at same rate of interest A
deposit OF q VII be required of the purchaser at
time Of sale. Ali cony ancidg ana STAMPS at cost
OF purchaser. Plats of the property wsI be ekhib-
E III s : EH$S kEIhi,Lz, Receivers.
ccI7.oSJs GRFEN a WILLIAMS sucts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-10-29
sIrED STATES MARsHALs SALE.

In virtue Of writ Of feri facias issued from the
~ 4mes o. the Supreme Court Of the District
sa Ola. aid &c be- directed, will sell at public
sss r sash, IN front Of the Court House door Of
Der. IS y, on THURSDAY the SLIT day of octo-
ti,is AZ IL clock NJ sl defendant e right,
sshS;yisdm, and interest IN and TO Lot No. IS, in
instor n n OF square No l76, in the city OF wash
-. " together with all ana singular the I'm
SrorsrtS ~ she5ecs seized and levied upon as the
eexesnti9n n Weleh, and will be sold TO satisfy
q Co. '' II ie'oF OF ao.,9.aI, Donohue
U, b. Marshal ID, u,