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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

COOP IUMoR DUTY.-Can any one
define good htnaorP We all know what
is. We can feel and enjoy it, but it is
hard to pin the thing down to any for
NAL dafnition.
The good-humored man is at all events
happy man, a man to be envied, a
man on whom troubles sit lightly, and a
man who confers as much happiness as
he enjoys. He radiates, as it were, and
his good humor becomes an atmosphere
in which other peoples good humor, la
tent or pinned half to death, comes out,
revives and fourishes.
Good humor can scarcely be called a
moral virtue. 1t depends perhaps as
much on disposition and the perfect &C.
ton of the liver as on anything else. A
good humored man must be ipse .tacto a
eupeptic man, man that enjoys good
dinner Now quality which depends
upon the action of mans liver can
scarcely be a high moral quality.
And yet has any men right to be dys-
peptic? Is it not moral duty not to be-
Setting aside the rare cases of inevitable
misfortune, is not dyspepsia mans own
fault generally, the result of his glut.
tony, his laziness, his stupidity, his care.
lessness or his ignorance And are these
things moral virtues?
Has man any right to make himself
wretched, to people the world with hor.
rors, to be nuisance to himself and eve
rybody about him, because he lacks the
sense to control his appetite, or the ener.
gy to keep his liver healthy? One OF
these days we shall come to the conclu.
sion that the snarling, fretful, ill-tem.
pered, or complaining and depressed
victim is not merely to be pitied, but de-
serves to be punished as he Is. He may
be very devotional in his way. He may
make high pretensions to piety, but he is
none the less a nuisance, and, on the
whole, dyspeptic piety IS as unhealthy as
any other dyspeptic thing
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

An Illinois editor thus sarcastically
speaks of the marriage of a professional
brother in Indiana: " He stepped upon
the hymeneal platform, adjusted the ia
tai moose, and was swung off into that
unsilent bourne, whence he can never re-
turn save by the indianapolis connecting
lines"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

my dearest uncle" says humorous
writer, was the most polite man in the
world. He was making voyage on the
Danube, and the boat sank, my uncle
was just on the point of drowning. He
got his head above water just once, took
off his hat, and said Ladies and gen.
tlemen, will you please excuse me and
down he went"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

AT Westport, Mass, we are told, as
the menagerie was going through the
streets, fierce canine made an assault
on the elephant. An "eye witness .
says that the dog in about one minute
was spread over several yards of ground
to about the thickness of sheet iron.'
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

If any one despises small things,
throws contempt upon mental occupa-
tions. scorns manual labor, or ignores pet
ty offices of kindness and benevolence, it
but proves him to be narrow minded,
small-souled, and unable to view things
in their just position.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

A Chicago girl recently married her
lover after he had been sent to Jail, and
and to certain matrons who ridiculed
her action, she retorted that she knew
where her husband spent his nights
which was more than they could say of
their husbands.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

1t is mentioned as curious fact by
old woodsmen that beach and sycamore
trees are never struck by lightning,
though standing in close proximity to
oak, hickory and trees of other species
that have been scanned or torn to pieces
by the subtle fluid.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-08-30

Keepers of cofiee-houses, hotels, pub
lie houses and eating houses in Rome are
punished by imprisonment of not less
than ten or more than thirty days, if
they permit blasphemy on the premises.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
MARRIAGE OF THE OHIODWARFS

The Springfield, Ohio, Advertissr
says: Col. Joseph Leffel Is known by
everybody In this vicinity. He is one
of the bee kings of this country, and
his success in the management of these
industrious insects has been the sub
ject of much comment among bee fam
ciers. Col. Leffel is forty five inches
high, weighs fifty FIVE pounds, and is
thirty-eight years old. He sports a
handsome mustache and imperial and
unlike the other diminutives of Thumb,
Mutt, Dot. ct al, his face Is manly and
his features strong; his mind is fully
developed, strong and vigorous as his
years demand. To love is human, to
marry IS divine. The lady whom Col.
Leffel selected as a partner of his Joys
and sorrows is Miss Eveline Beasley,
who is but five or six inches taller than
himself, weighs seventy five pounds,
and is twenty-three years of age.
The wedding was solemnIzed at the
residence OF MT. Reuben Leffel, about
three miles from Springfield. Only
the relatives of tie bride and groom
and Mr.. Harrison. of this city wer,
present The groom wore a broad
cloth dress suit, with white vest, an(
the bride a pink tarletan, with flower
tastefully arranged. The marriag
service was performed by r. j. Steck
of the English Lutheran Church, an,
was impressive and appropriate. Tn
congratulations of a host of fiiend
and relatives are extended to tn
petite couple.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
3euernleut.

FIyDLAY COUNCIL, NO. SO r. d 8. ~.
ReguIar Convocation second Monday In eacn
month, JANIS WILSON, 7. /. q. M, b. b.
BEARDsLEY. Recorder.
EINDLAY CHAPTER, NO. IS, r. a. M
Regular Convocation, First Monday IN each
month. B. F. KIMAoNs, H. p, ID. b. BEAkDs
LEY, Secretary.
FIyDLAY LODGE, NO. ~, r. A.. ~.
R,souIar Communication First and Third
Wednesdays in each month. M. b PArTER-
SON w M, o. ]. DEWoLFE, secretary.
BLANCHARD LODGE, NO. 4oS, r. q A. N.
I,egular Communication Second and Fourth
Wednesdays in each month. b. r. KIM
soNs,W. NJ, +. w. FIRHIS, Secretary.
GOLDEN RULE ENCAMPMENT, NO. 81,
Z. o. o. r. Stated meetings on the second
and fourth Fridays OF each month, O'Clock,
p. NJ. in Odd Fellows Hall. DC, FISHER
G.P., and ID. T. WINDERs, Scribe.
HANCOCK LODGE, NO. 7a, L Q. Q. N.
stated meetings every Tuesday evening at
= O'Clock. p NJ, IN Odd Fellows Hail. j. y.
BURKET,, N. g., J. c. POWELL, secy.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

WILLIAM PITT was noted for digni-
ty OF person and for power Of over.
swing associates. But he could play
as well as rule. One day he was in
highfrolic with Lady Hester Stanhope,
James Stanhope, and William Napier.
They were struggling to hold him
down and black his face with burnt
cork, when a servant announced that
Lords Castlereagh and Liverpool, two
of his associates in the Cabinet, had
called on business. He said cody,
sLet them wait in the outer room,'
and went on with their sport. But,
finding himself overmatcbed, he said:
sStop, this wont do; could veny
easily beat you all, but we mustn't
keep these grandees waiting any long
er.n His associates washed his face,
hid the basin behind the sofa. and the
grandees were usheied in. The man
ner of Mr.. Pitt suddenly changed.
His tall, ungainly, bony figure seemed
to grow up to- the ceiling-his head
thrown back, his eyes fixed imnova-
bly, in one position, as if gazing INTO
the heavens and totally regardless OF
the two bending figures before him.
He was cold and naughty; they,hum'
BILE and suppliant. In a few minutes,
Mr.. Pitt bowed them out, and tneh
turning round, with a hearty laugn,
caught up a cushion and commeneed
the battle again.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

The nomination of General DIX
for Govorner of New York is enthus.
iastically endorsed by the Republi-
cans of that State. The Buffalo Ec.
press says:
We believe that the Convention
has placed the result of the election
in this State beyond doubt in choos
ing as the Republican standard bearer
one whose fidelity to his country led
him to issue that memorable order
"If any man attempts to haul dowr
the American flag, shoot him on the
spot" Those burning words thrilled
the people when the nation was il
peril, and they will not be forgotten
now that their author is a candidate
for the highest civil Office in the EN-
pire State.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
and patriotism as happy as it is wide

and patriotism as happy as it is Wild
in its influence.
While am writing, the gratifying
news comes up from North Carolina
Very gratifying is it, because:
Eirst-Our successin that State will
promote our success IN the coming
elections in the other States.
SecOad-From the vote in North
Carolina we may safely argue that the
the black vote of the country will be
almost solid for the Republican party.
Indeed, have yet to hear a black
man say that he will vote against it.
1t is true l see that two or three such
have turned up in the newspapers
Better than these unnatural men-that
these worst enemies of their race
had not been born than be guilty flor
however tempting a price, of such
treachery to their race and such in
gratitude to their ingratitudes to their
benefactors. It's true, too, that a few
of the black men in the South are
asking me, and doubtless other old
abolitionists also, to advise them how
to vote. The poor fellows are op-
pressed by sense of their slavery
begotten and slavery-enforced igno-
rance and incapacity to Judge for
themselves. Some of them are told
" Ificii derns-cas- cs....rst : = .fayo Uomcs,
tut for Greeley, and this adds to their
and confusion. My
dvice TO all who so modestly distrust
heir own judgment is to observe
7hich way the Democrats and their
Id oppressors vote, to the end that
hey may themselves vote the other
ray. In this wise they will have the
nperior intelligence of their enemies
D guide them. For if the enlightened
nemies of the black man vote for
ireeley, how plainly does it follow
nat he should study his own safety in !
oting against Greeley! Z
Third-Very gratifying is the vote Q
{ the black man for the Republican 1
arty, because it is a grateful and I
eautiful return to that party for hav- g
g put them in pose ssion OF the night l
vOte-and for having, too, in the i
CO of the determined and incessant
oposition of the Democratic party. /
Respectfully Yours, G
GERRIT SMITH.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
DANGEROUS PLAY.

Yesterday Mr.. Charles Thompson,
an employe of the Louisville d Nash
vile Railroad, and his wife, only
lately married, treated himself to a
little game Of hide and seek for pas
time. When it came Mr.. Thompson's
turn, he resolved to hide where there
was no possibility OF discovery. At
the signal to "come,' Mrs. T. began
to look eagerly from place to place,
but nowhere could her husband be
found. The house was Iansacked
from garnet to cellar. A tour around
the premises was made, ou+houses
and fence corners examined, but the
truant was not TO be found. Mrs. T.
became alarmed and called loudly
for her husband, but there was no
response. A half hour was spent in
fruitless search, when she determined
to make second search in the ward
robe. She had tried the door once
before, and finding it locked, could
not believe that he had hidden him.
self within. However, the opposite
door was opened, and cautiously she
inserted her hand, when it came in
contact with human hair in the midst
of the clothing. She called the name
other husband, but there was no re-
sponse. The wife, Mortified at the
thought that her husband was dead
and locked up in the wardrobe,
screamed and ran TO a neighbors.
The lady and gentleman quietly ran
in, and opened the door, when Mr..
Thompson was discovered doubled
up in half-sitting posture, cold,
motionless, and to all appearances
dead.
DR.. Griffith was sent for, and the
body was taken from its hiding-place
and stretched upon bed. The pulse
was examined, but no beating could
be felt-respiration had ceased, the
limbs were cold, the eyes set, and
there was little doubt the man was
dead. Upon close examination of
the heart, however, the doctor dis
covered faint and almost impercept-
ible movement. The clothing was
hastily removed. A heavy friction
OF the limbs commenced, and proper
restoratives administered. Gradual
ly the circulation increased, warmth
was restored. and in about three
quarters of an hour after the arrival
of the doctor, Mr.. Thompson was
able to speak.
Mr.. Thompson had entered the
wardrobe and bolted the door on the
inside, doubtless thinking soon to
come out Of his hiding-place. But
before he could come out he had
tainted from want of air. 1t is al
most a miracle that his life was pre-
served.-LoaisUile Courier Journal.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
JS Shelby county. .(Obio the Dem

In Shelby county, (Ohio, } the Dem.
ocratic dissatisfaction at the nomina.
ton of Greeley is widely extended.
In one township with three hundred
Democratic voters, a prominent man
of the township says two thirds of
them repudiate the bargain made at
Baltimore, and utterly refused to
vote for Greeley.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
CRAZY DICK. |"

A poor demented creature, who
deserved substantial reward in this
life, has passed away, thankful in his
last hours for the great services he
had rendered to public who first
laughed, then pitied, and finally ap-
preciated his singular penchant. Few
of our readers who have passed
through or stopped at Harrisburg,
Pa, will fail to remember the &C.
centric negro boy called, for want Of
better name, "Crazy Dick"
For years he had lounged about the
depot, feeling that he had life COM
mission at the one spot. There is
quite q network Of rails at the place,
and a stranger would be puzzled to
guess on which set Of rails q train
would pass. Not so poor Dick. He
knew every inch of the ground, and
when cars were about being rushed
past or brought to halt, he always
appeared on the proper track, and
waved his hands and shouted until
the way was perfectly clear.
He was in every sense q public
benefactor, and there are friends who
will tell you the number of deaf per
sons, lame persons, and youthful per.
sons, he has saved from death, or
frightful mangling, by his excited
eesticulations. With all oddity,
Crazy Dicks bump Of consciousness
must have been largely developed.
He LETT his post but once; then q
railroad friend invited him to ride to
Pittsburgh and return. The poor
fellow demonstrated long, but regret
fully consented.
On reaching Harrisburg, after bis
ride, he was told that baby, tod
ding about the rails, had been killed
and he never fOrgave himself the
negligence. 1t was the first acci-
dent that had happened since he as
eumed his selfimposed respcnsibili
ty, and if be had only been there
instead of seeking pleasure, ther,
would be one less unfortunate.
He lived upon the generosity O
the railroad officials, and his wants
we're extremely humble. He wa,
seldom off duty, for he felt that hil
mission confined him to the length O
the platform. 1t is but few day
ago that he died, exhausted by th,
intense heat and his unremitting de
votion to the safety Of the genera
public.
| And when the intelligence of hi
death was spread through the city
rich and poor expressed an eagernes
to do his memory honor. His fu
neral was attended by over tw
thousand persons, who did not deer
1t an evidence OF weakness to let ia
tear after tear over the remains &
the faithful negro. Odd as he wa
, when off duty, he certainly had
3 heart free from chill and oyerfiowin
E with sympathy. He was q person {
5 one idea, and eminently faithful
Q the exercise Of the few talents wit
!. which he was blessed.
: Many traveller and residents, oil
: persons and little children, vii
8 when the trains rattle along th
d platform, breath q prayer for Il
+ quiet repose of the soul that Il
d Crazy Dick to such elf-sacrificit
= duty.--Leslie's Weekly
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
Plantation Bitters.
s. T.---l860--X.

This wonderful vegetable restora
tive is the sheet anchor of the feeble
and debilitated. As a tonic and cor.
dial for the aged and languid it has
no equal among stomachers. As a
remedy for the nervous weakness to
which women are especially subject,
it is superseding every other stimu-
liant. In all climates, tropical. tenn
perate or frigid, it acts as specific
in every species of disorder which
undermines the bodily strength and
breaks down the animal spirit.
jan -, '72-ly.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

In a private letter to . friend N
Washington, Wendell Phiillps, wiz
ing under date of August 9th, says,
81 have already written for Grant as
against Greeley, and shall tsSe "a q
more active part, for I feel what Is ls
at stake. Greeley is simply wax N
the hands of traitors. How sad pun
ner,s act! / ean not understand II.
1t is the great mistake OF ms me
terrible fall!'
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

THE Boston Advertiser says that the
Democratic revolt is rapidly spread
ing. Those who have charge of the
September convention are receiving
responses from all quarters, and they
expect larger and more enthusiastic
convention than that which nominated
Greeley.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
EyTRIKlN A, MILLER.

physicians & SURGEONS. Surgical and
i Chronic cases desiringt to consult Dr. En-
trikin will find him in the office on Wednes-
DAYS and Saturdays from 10 O'Clock a. IN. to 8
o'clock ID. m. DIR Miller can be consulted on
Tuesdays and Fridays at same hours. ONCE
in room formerly occupied by DIR. Entrikin.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
Cigars aud Tpbarrn.
TOTTEN BROS,

HTHOLESALEA AND RETAILD DEALERSin
w Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff and Pipes. A
splendid stock of Fine Cut, Shorts Plug and
constantly on hand. No. 20, Main Street.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

A BALLOT cast against levying tax
for completing the High School In
Fond du Lac, Wis, declared the voter
did not swami no skole by a dam site" I"
and another asserted that there was
"too much skule now" And yet
Fon du Lac will have more "skole.'
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
LYONS KATHARION.

For Preserving and Beautify1ng the
Human Hair. To Prevent ITS Fall.
ing Ont and Turning Gray.
A well-preserved Head of Hair, in person
of middle age, bespeaks refinement, elegance
lhsalth aud beauty. 1t may truly be called
Woman's Crown,ifss f3tnrS. while men are OF
insensible to its advantages and charms.
Few things are more disgusting than thin,
frizzly, harsh, untamed Hair. with head and
coat covered with Dandruff, Visit a barber
and you feel and look like a new man.
This is what LYONS KATHARION will
do all the time. The charm which lies in
well placed Hair. Glossy Curls, Luxuriant
Tresses, and Clean Head, is noticeable an
irresistible.
Sold by all Druggists and Country Stores.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

A orno suggests that the marrying
a deceased wife's sister implies either
,h.t the husband has treated his first
wife , very kindly or cruelty. If kindly
the sister wishes to experience the
same treatment; II ltcruelly, to avengeit.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

OLD Uncle Henry, an Emporial Ks }
negro, gives it as his opinion that"any
colored man who votes for Greeley
ought to haze 'one good blessed wnop
pin'-iust such as dey used to g..
when Horace's friend jeff. run things
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

g aAENSSGER, Proprietor. Corner Main
Osand Maln-Cross Streets, Findlay, Ohio.
The central location of this House makes IL
the most desirable place to stop at in Findlay.
The tables are always supplied with the best
n the market Good stables and hostlers.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
SMilfinEru.
MRS. A. &. LINDSAY,

INVITES THE ATTENTION OF THE La
Il dies to her fresh and desirable stock of Mil
linery Goods, Hats, Bonnets and Trimmings;
in fact, a general assortment OF Ladies' Fur
nishing Goods of the latest styles, bought al
the late decline, and will be sold al correspon-
ding prices. Lannert's Block, East side Main
Street, Findlay, Ohio. April 5, '7O-tfl
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
Notice.

JOSEPH SCHANN, whose residence is un
~ known, will take notice that David j.
Cory, OF the county of Hancock and State of
Ohio, did, on the I'D day OF July, 1872, file his
petition in the Court of Common Pleas with
in and for said county of Hancock, against the
said Joseph Shann, setting forth that by a
written contract, dated April Is. 1865, he sold
TO said Schann in-lots number III and 49, in
the continuation of Vance & Cory's addition
10 Findlay, in said county of Hancock, for
sS74.00, payable. one-third Oct. LIST, 1865, one
third Oct LIST, 1859 and one-third Oct. LIST, 1870.
with interest from date payable annually I;
slic purchaser to pay taxes; that said pur-
Chase money and taxes have not been paid
nor any part thereof. Plaintiff asks for the
specific execution ofsaid contract and for judg
ment for s37i.O0, with annual interest from
April IL, 1865, and for s2l Al taxes paid and in
terest, and that said premise may be sold to
pay said judgment. The defendant is notified
that he is required to answer said petition ON
or before the 2lst day of September, 1872.
DAVID j. CORY.
WHITELEY& & BLACKBOARD, Att'ys.
July y, lS72-26 6w
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
9ratistS.
DIR. G.. A. ROSENBERG,

nENTALSURGEON Particularattentior
~ given to the treatment of natural teeth
Teeth filled with gold-foil, tin-foil and silver
satisfaction guaranteed in all cases. Ofics
over Welsh's Shoe Store, Main Street Findlay
Onlo. Oct. 4. 1870.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
IOUN II. HAMLM,
GEO. r. PEN DLETON.

. IToRNEY AT Law and Notary Public
A viii practice In ali State and Federal
Conrts. once in Patterson's Block, Corner
r ain and Sapdusky Streets. ftndlay. Ohto.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30

N. n. BEARDSLEY,

TTORNEY AT LAW and Claim Age N
"A Will practice Law in State and u. 5. Cou ri
and attend promptly to business intrusted 10
mis- care. As Justice of the Peace will attend
TO toConveyancing and taking depositions; once
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1872-08-30
raCORF. BURKET,

q-roKNEY YANDCOUNSELLOR AT Law
A and Notary Public. Will attend prompt-
iv 70 ali business entrusted 70 his care fai
ticular attention given to Collections, Faru-
tioning of lands, and business IN Frooa'e
OFFICE on Main Street, East Of the Court
House, in room formerly occupied py Brown
a. Burket. %