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Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
Miscellany.
THE PROMIss0RY NOTE.


AFTER THE MANNER OF ZOE.
x In the lonesome latter year,
(Fatal yearD ?
10 the dropping of my tears
Danced the mad and mystic spheres
In rounded reeling rune,
Meath the moon.
To the dripping and the dropping OF my tears.
All my soul is swathed in gloom
Ulalume)
Ina dim, Titanic tomb,
Fo- my gaunt and gloomy soul
Ponders o'er the penal roll,
Ger the parchment mot rhyme),
Out of place,-out of time
am shrouded, shorn, unshifty,
90, the hftyD
And the days have passed, the three
And the debit sd the credit are as one to him and
Twas the random runes wrote
At the bottom of the note
Wrote and freely
Gave to Greeley,
In the middle of the night,
In the mellew, hloonless night,
When. the stars were out of sight,
When nay pulses like kneli
Qsrael9
Danced with dim and dying lays
Ger the ruins of my days,
Ger the dimeless. timeless days,
When the fifty drawn at thirty,
Seeming thrifty, yet the dirty
Lucre of the market was the'most that could raise
Fiends controlled it,
Iet him hold IT'D
Devils hold me for the inkstand and the pen
Now the days of grace are DER.
(Ah. LeonoreD ~
am but as other men:
What is time, time. time, a,s-
To my rare and runic rhyme,
To my random, reeling rhyme,
By the sand along the shore,
Where the tempest whispers, "Pay him!' and an
Atlantic Nontblv
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

bassy in San francisco on the night of the
10th, and a large crowd assembled. Prince
Imakura made a response to the greeting,
in which he said: ''The warmth of our re-
ception is unquestionable proof to us of the
friendship of Americans, and assure you it
is more than echoed in the hearts of our peo-
pie. Your expression of feeling, when an
nounced to His Imperial Majesty, will be
made known throughout Japan, and assist
in eementing a mutual friendship between
our countries, which it is the wish of the
Japanese people should instantly increase;
as by intercourse We get to know each other
hatt
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
Sound Advice.

NEVER be cast down by trifies. If a
spider breaks his thread twenty times he
will mend it again. Make up your mind
to do thing, and you will do it. Fear
not if trouble come upon you; keep up
your spirits, though the day may be a
dark one.
TROUBLES never stop forever;
The darkest day will pass away"
If the sun goes down, look up at the
stars; if the earth is dark, keep your eyes
on Heaven.
Never despair when fog's in the air,
A sunshiny morning comes without warning.
Mind what YOU run after. Never be
contented with a bubble that will burst,
or firework that ends in smoke or dark
ness. Get that which you can keep, and
which is worth keeping.
Something sterling that will stay,
| When gold and silver pass away.
| Fight hard against a hasty temper.
Anger will come, but resist It stoutly. A
spark may set house on fire. A fit OF
! passion may give you cause to mourn all
the days of your life.
ssHe that revenges knows no rest;
| The meek possess peaceful breast
| If YOU have an enemy, act kindly to
him, and make him your friend. You
may not win him over at once, but try
| again. Let one kindness be followed by
another, till you have accomplished your
end BY little and little great things are
accomplished.
| water falling day by day
Wears the hardest rock away
And so oft repeated kindness will soften
a heart of stone.
Whatsoever you do do, it willingly.
"a cheerful spirit gets quick;
A grumbler in the mud viii stick
Evil thoughts are worse enemies than
lions and tigers, for we can keep out OF
the way of wild beasts, but bad thoughts
win their way everywhere. The cup
that is full will hold no more; keep your
head and heart full of good thoughts,
that bad thoughts may have no room to
enter.
-"Be on your guard, and strive and pray,
To drive all wicked thoughts aMay.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25
THE NEW WORLD.

Gold closed in New York on the 10Th at
1O91f.
According to the statement of George
Mitchell, Master of the steamship Florida,
that vessel was overhauled on the morning
of December IA, by the Spanish war vessel
Vasco Nunez de Balboa, fired upon By the
latter, boarded, her papers demanded and
the vessel searched. The Florida becoming
afterwards disabled she put into Nassau,
from which point she sailed on the 30th of
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

shower-b bath, allows these punishments to y :
be inflicted at discretion; and in this y
case, permission is indirectly an ordi-
nance, for all these forms of punishment
were discussed atthe time of the passage
of the act abolshing the use of the show
er-bath in the State prisons A criminal
is human being, e-en when he is a re-
fractory criminal and every consideration
OF common humanity cries out aloud
against his being subjected to such horri-
Bile punishment.-COr. Neso FORK Timer
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

A CONTEMPORARY, in acknowledging the
generous gift of a peck of potatoes, says ::
@ 1t is such kindnesses as these that bring
tears to our eyes, One peck of potatoes
makes the whole world kin. We have
trusted in Providence and this is our re-
ward. We would like little kindlirg
wood and some good turAips, but that
would be asking too much, so we will try
and do without them.n
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

As the 4:3O train from New York reach
ed Stamford Saturday, an antique-look-
ing dame thrust her head out of the win
dow opposite the refreshment-room door,
and briefly shouted ''Sonny" A bright
looking boy came up to the window.
Little boy" said she, 'have you moth
err" Eyes ma'am." ''Doyou love herr"
Yes ma'am." "Do you go to school?''
Eyes ma'am." "And are you faithful to
your studies ?" Eyes ma am" ''Do you
say your prayers every night?" "Yes
ma'am." Can trust you to do an er.
rand for me?" eyes ma'am.'' 'I think
can, too,'' said the lady, looking steadily
on the manly face. 'Here is five cents
to get me an apple. Remember God
sees you" ."-HarSord Post. .....
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

A SAN Francisco incident: IA vener
able-looking organ grinder, accompanied
by an active little monkey, dressed IN red,
was patiently turning out his dilapidatedi
melodies for the benefit of company OF
servant girls, when ne was suddenly sur
rounded by group of school children,
boys and girls, who at once became de-
voted to the monkey. The latter, seeing
an apple in the hands OF one OF the boys,
suddenly ceased his gambols, and, snatch
ing the fruit, ran nimbly up tree just by
The boy cried, and his companions laugh
ed. while the Italian alternately swore
at snd coaxed the chattering thief, but
in vain. until at last the monkey, of his
own accord. came swiftly down, and,
springing in front Of pretty little girl
with long curls, deftly took off his jaunty
cap, and, bowling politely, handed her the
apple"
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

"A new primary school building named
the Cushman School, in honor of Miss
Charlotte Cushman, was recently dedi-
Gated in Boston, Miss Cushman being
present, and making brief address to
the scholars.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

THE latest styles of sending presents of
flowers is in earthen dishes, made flat, in
which the flowers are regularly planted
and growing.
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

"A few days ago a resident of Peoria,
H., eighty-two years of age, took his first
ride on o railroad train. ~' '-
Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1872-01-25

PARsoN WELSH was the Congregational
minister at Amesburv, Mass, two or three
generations ago. On one occasion he
was called on 10 marry rustic couple.
According to his custom, he began with,
PLEASE join your right hands" There
upon the groom, with his right hand,
takes the brides left. Please join your
lets 60 his grasp, and with his left hand
takes the brides right. Your right
hands please join your right hands "
The groom thinks moment, lets go his
grasp again, and turning around, seizes
the bride with both hands, her right with
his left, her left with his right, and ex-
claims, " Noao PIE got her!" oil. t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20
The New Divorce Law.

The Legislature, which has JUS adjourned
adopted during its session new divorce
law containing important provisions which
were not in the old law: these are, first,
that in all cases where divorce a viacaio
matrimonii is decreed, the Court may in is
discretion decree that the guilty party shall
not marry again during The lifetime Of the
other party, in which case the bond o.
matrimony shall be deemed not to Be
dissolved as to any farther marriage Of the
guilty party, contracted 10 violation Of such
decree or any prosecution on account
thereof; second, that power Is given to the
Court to decree divorces mensa ct thor
for limited time as well as forever. and It
is further pro vided that in oil cases wherein
divorce Rieasa et Ghoro is decresd il may
be revoked at any time thereafter by the
Court granting a revocation Of the same
upon the joint application the parties to b.
discharged from the operations of she
decree and third, greater protection Il
given to the children Of parties divorced.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

With every furnace ia blast, and
importaiions large, the D. 8 is threaten
ed with an iron famine Since Jan. |
American pig No l has advanced from
s36937 50 S50(952 per ton, rails from
$40 to s85, aud bar iron from 282
5O@87 50 to s1O39lO5. ln imported
iron the rise is proportionate, English
rails having advanced siace the begin
ming Of the year from S58 to s70(G73,
gold, old rails from s39 to. s52(953
and scrap iron from s42f143 to S62(g65.
The reason is, an enormous increase
consumption aud productions has not
kept pace with it, because the necessity
for uew iron was not felt until surplus
stocks were exhausted. Inst year the
consumptioninthe U S. was shout 2, 600.
900 tons, of which we produced about
1000 600 tons aud imported the balance.
Of the consumption last gear, one-hall'
was used in railroads. We have now
10000 miles of railroad 10 operation, to
keep which in repair viii require, in
addition to old rails rerollcd, 3 tons to
the mile, or say 10000 tons. Last
year we built about 1000 miles Of new
road. II we build as much this year,
We shall require Of new rails about IS
tons to the mile or $4,000 tons. To
this may be added for bolts, spikes.
joints, switches and the like, say 10
tons TO the mile. or 20 600 tons
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

with crimes that are seldom committed
by any people except her Majesty's
subjects
An American is amused By seeing
judges and lawyers in the English courts
dressed MS though they were going to
represent the character of Mrs. Parting
ton on the stage. An American cannot
imagine how 1t is possible for others to
huk that such an attire conlers the
''lghtus' dignity With him il com
mnnds anything but respect, when seen
with u beard
With regardt to peculiarilies of speech,
whether of dialect or accent. ia travel
ing through England there is found
large proportion of the population who
speak English uniutelligibly, in fact Tar
worse than any people IN Canada, the
Um'ed Stats, Australia. Ireland. or
iny part of the world where tho Eng
i'sh language Is spoken. Yet Enghsh-
men are about the only people IN the
world WHO rIdIcule Foreigners who eau
u"t speak their language correctly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20
A Wonderful Curiosity.

Under this heading, the Virginia
newspapers have raised an excitement
over slab of curious stone, lately
brought to Wheeling, Va, aad put on
exhibition in trout of Que of the stores
The editor of the Wheeling Inteaigen.
Ger prouounces il "tho most wonderful
curiosity it has ever been our privilege
to examine aud describes it as "a slab
of common white American marble,
thirty eight inches long, seventeen in
ches wide, and two inches 10 thickness
which is as flexible US piece of soft
rlbber OF the same size. 1t was cut for
aud usedas hearthstone 10 the Mounds.
vile Seminary Building which was de.
stroyed by FIRE about three years ago.
Now the question arises, what strange
chemical action took place, or in what
manner PRECISELY the intense heat, to
which the slab was subjected without
its calcination at tho time of the burn.
ing of the building, and its subsequent
burial among the debris for the period
above Damed, produced so remarkable
change lu the character of the stone
This mystery no one has yet been able
to answer or explain. Surely if this
knowledge were given to mortals, there
is no telling the amount of valuable aid
that art would derive therefrom. The
same chemical process, if understood,
might give US flexible glass, the real
value OF which could never be told
The oldest workmen in stone and
marble declare that they have never be
fore seen anything like it, and we doubt
IL similar specimen was ever before
discovered In all the ruins Of Chicago.
nothing OF the kiud has been found or
reported Since the slab has been
taken indoors and placed near the stove,
it has daily become more aud more dex
ible, fact which all the moro mystiLes
its character. We hope our scientists
will give Mr.. Holiday call and see
for themseles the wonderful curiosity,
aud that at least scme Que Of them shall
be able aud willing to tell us all about
the process Of making marble slab as
yielding as a sheet Of bonnet paste
board"
The Scientific american supposes the
slab to be itacolamite, flexible slabs Of
which may be seen in several college
cabinets. This substance is found in
North Carolina, and in Brazil, and when
cut into slabs might very readily be
mistaken for marble. Bat il appears
that the slab in Wheeling is not Of that
subsistence, and is, in fact, marble. It's
aexibility is great curiosity which
puzzles miueralogists. The owner, Mr.
Holiday, has refused an offer of $500
for the slab
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20
A Terrible Case Of j Hyarophobia.

The Pittston (Pa,) Gnzefte gives the
following particulars Of most distressing
case Of hyarophubia: About eleven weeks
ago young lady named Cox, daughter OF
Miles Cox, Of StoddardsviIe, went into the
yard 20 kill some chickens. The dog
followed her. and picking up one Of the
chickens ran of with ii. She chased him
with stick TO recover it, and coming up
with him he turned upon her and bit her
in the arm, lacerating II fcarfully. Her
mother and brother coming to the rescue.
were also badly bitten By the infuriated
beast. The wounds, healed, however, and
nothing more was Thoughts Of the matter
Theyoung woman was engaged 10 be married
to Young man living at Goldsboro', named
Alfred Kerriek, and the wedding was ap
pointed 10 come of at that place about two
weeks ago. On the wedding morning as
she was about TO perform her abluiions the
sight OF water sent a shiser throuih her
whole system and frightened her, and at the
breakfast table the coffee had such an effect
upon her that she spilled it over the table.
She then complained Of feeling unwell, and
her friends advised her to remain nj home
but she said she did not want to disappoiut
Al, and, accompanied by sister, proceed
W " 1oiuSDOfO where thS NSNothE ctfc-
mony was performed. Immediately after
this she was seized with spasms, bearing all
the indications of hydrophobia. 10 one Of
her lucid intervals she warned the company
that she would bite them they did not
keer away from her. but said she 10
her husband, "Al, you need not be afraid,
won't bite you" In one Of her par
oxysms she bit q lady who was endeayoring
IL A.
husband that she would not bite him she
was seized with COMMISSIONS, and, laying
back in his arms, died. We have seldom
been called upon to record 50 sad q case as
then The victim Of a Sorrid death. H..
bitten by The dou have not, as vet, displayed
in hR..riy dee.l
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

Horace Greeley has announced his
course ia the Presidential campaign as fol !.
lows; First, il there shall be Democratic
candidates for President and Vice Presi.
dent. he purposes to support that Republi.
can ticket which shall seem most likely to
succeed. Second, if the main issue in the
canvass shall be protection against free
trade, he shall be on the side of protection,
mo matter as to the candidates Third,
II, as he hopes and expects, there shall be
two Republican tickets, and none other pre-
sented with any hope of success, he shall
favor that one whose election shall be, in
his judgement, most likely 10 promote econ
omy, equal rights and concord and his
position ''will not be affected by the nomi.
natioL Of A, b, @, or D, at Cincinnati,
Philadelphia or elsewhere.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20
An Original Obituary Notice.

The editor of the Color do Herald
had occasion To leave town for two or
three days, and he committed his paper,
during his absence, To the charge of
young mau, novice in journalism,
whom he had just engaged as his assist
ant Before leaving, he instructed the
ambitious young editor not To permit
any CHI TO 90 uUlmprUved to forca
The paper aud the very small size Of the
subscription price upon the attention Of
the pubic
"Alw Us keep before your miud the
fact that the object OF this paper is to
extend its circulation" he said "and
Whenever you see chance to insert a
puff ui the Heratd in any notice you
make, pile 1t On AS thick as you eau.
Keep the people stirred up all the time,
you understand, so that they will be.
ileve the Heratd is the greatest sheet 10
this United States"
The parting tear was shed, aud the
editor left. The following night, while
he was far away from hUme, his wife
died very suddenly. Upou the assist
ant devolyed the duty Of announcing
the sad Intelligence to the public lie
did it as follows
GONE, EUr NOT FORGOTTEN"
1--WE are compelled, thus morning, to
perform duty which is peculiarly pain
lul TO the able assistant editor, who has
been engaged GU this paper ut an enor
nous expense, To accordance with our
determination u make the HerdM IL
hrst class journal. Last night death
suddenly aud unexpectedly snatched
away from her dpmcstic hearth (the
best are advertised uuder the head of
Stoves aud Furnaces. upon our first
pigc), Mrs Agatha +. Burus, wife of
Rufus L Burus, the gentlemnnly editor
OF the HsratL Terms, three dullars
year, invariably in advance. A kind
mother, aud an exemplary wife, 0Hiue,
over Colem ~ 5 grocery, up two flights
Of stairs. KuVck hard 1--WE shall
mss thee, mother, We shall miss thee
job printing solicited. Funeral at hall
past four, from the house just across the
street from the Hcrad office. Goue
to be au angel now Advertisements
inserted for ten cents square
Well, the editor arrived hone that
day at noon. Slowly aud sadly he was
observed to arm himself with double
bsrreied lo~iiugplcce, iuto which he
inserted ibou, 100 pound, aud half Ot
uuhets He marched over to the office,
followed by an Immense crowd ihe
assistant editor ut that moment was
BUSY in painting big placard, to be
tackled IN the hedrse. IL bore the lie
4end "l Buy your cofhns Of Slmms, over
the Hcruhfotiice heassistaut editor
cast his eye around, aud perceived his
chief Care SIT upuu that wan cheek
tnd thunder clothed his brow lie lev
,'iird lus euu fhe assistant did no,
NAit MUh one Mid aud awful yell
~ Junp d irnn The second story win
i"w. aud struck o1t Tor the golden
shores ol the Pacific. 1t is believed he
swan over TO China But the Hsrnid
n,s only Que editor now, aud the clerk
has sta ding orders to blow out the
brains Of auy man who brings obituary
uotlces to that paper,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

Caroline county, on the Eastern Shore
ofthis State, produces some queer things
Il is the home of Coker, The negro Ere :.
king, who handles red hot iron and
pours melted lead into his mouth. Mr..
William A. Ford, of the same county,
has pet lamb, which goes rabbit haat-
ing with the dogs, aud seems to enjoy
the sport as much as the dogs do. Some
years ago they had robin, in Tuckahos
Neck, which erowed like cock chicken.
Il was seen and heard BY many, and
was the subject Of great curiosity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

Executive APPOINTMENTS The
following appointments have been made
BY Gov. Whyte.
Weigher General Of Grain. Edgar
Plummer, of Caroline county; assist.
tants, ThOs. J. Clarke, of Talbot ;
Highland G. Dudley, of Queen Anne's
Daniel Lloyd, of Dorchester; Eldridge
W Gallop, Of Hartford; Harry Gilmor,
of Baltimore city.
Stale Board Of Education. Peter
Whitman, Of Washington county; G.
NJ Lloyd, of Charles 60 Dir. Sam I.
Kepler, Of Baltimore county; and Geo.
F. Bevan, of Caroline county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

ANAoRAMs The following very Gu.
rious trauspusitiuu OF the letters oi a
number oI words have beeu seut to Us
by subscriber Tor publication
Astronomers No more stars.
lmputient-'rim in pet.
Masquerade-Queer as mad.
Matrlmony-luto my arm.
Melodrama Made moral
Mdshipman-Miud his map
Parishoners-l hire parsons.
Pan mliament-Partial men
Penitentiary-Nay | repent.
Radical Reiorni-ltlre mad frolic.
Reyolu ion-Tu love ruiz.
Sir Robert PeeI--rerrible Poser.
Sweetheart--There we sat
Telegraph-Great help
Florence Nightingale-Flit on cheer.
Catalogue-Got Il clue. Ing angel.
Old EnglaDd-GoIden Laud
Lawyers-Sly ware.
uueral-Real fuu.
Christianity-lts in Charity
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20
WESTMINSTER, MD, SATURDAY MORNING. April, 90 1879

a. 80 s"s 'so'e nc Pau's " ~
Wy mouth Is watering Tor u nice little
run on the Persian Gulf, in steamer,
frau Ron,L., p,,... -
By steamer. on 10 Baodud ip Persia
where, close by | could nee what 4 lert
of Babylon aud Nineyeh and 20 then
up the Euphrates. to Aleppo and Alex.
andretta. on the Mediterranean where
the French steamers touch II was n
free man, would 90 home that way
pmrascrs x,1y,
Bombay to Bussora (by stesm) 1875
SssSas s 70 70 pageao ais loy s's'm) s0o s0o
oc - ,...,-,t. y,
Ennhra,sa - 49," 80 = '"s''l sa - I. e ~
hon.s, "a, - J' sIsJ' "n'On = 10
IA n,;Ias r,aa' aia.sPgg,, iPgs, s.N -'pp' 10
Becors I paays Rob- how.vo. l.,
81 'SAS Day' "'"e'e'i ie'
Tha oons". 80 81 ~ ean.S., :. ,eeA
.howad 10 cI,o'r;.'. .~nri !"
u,.s... p'r ''' ,a.o.o
Mahometans, i1s soS
PpArsees, 4s,2ol
Jews, 2,s72
Exports m sIss sst SesS from BOMBAY sias 11S oO
Imports sl,72S, 900
These exports are increasing, in con.
sequence Of Bombay's being made the
railroad, as well as steamboat centre.
Coitonis the chief article, and our prices
current Of that article 10 America are
daily telegraphed here. There are l3
lines of steamers connected with this
port-four, from Europe, the great Z.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

TEA GRowISG.-A gentleman from
Baltimore, Md, who has been engaged
in tea growing in India for some years,
is now at Mobile making arrangements
for establishing an extensive tea planta
tion. He is satisfied, from careful ex-
animation, that the tea plant will grow
in the vicinity of Mobile, aud prove
profitable crop.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

The printer who could set anything"
was requested by the Executive Com
niltcc Of the Poultry Show to ''set"
hen. Typo was equal to the occasion,
and opened the coop, and Dame Part
lott flew out, he claiming he had "set
her"--at liberty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-04-20

Speak kindly in the morning; it
lightens the cares Of the day, aud makes
household aud other affairs move along
more smoothly. Speak kindly at night,
for it may be that before dawn some
loved one may finish his or her span Of
life for this world, and twill be too late
to ask forgiveness.