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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-14
VALUABLE LOT AND ELEGANT RESIDENCE

A substantial and beautiful three story and hasa
ment BRICK REAtDENCE, with elegant BROWN.
STONE FRONT, 29S feet wide, with desirable aide
lot Of same width, the entire grounds having depth
Of lb feet 10 inches, to 8tfOOt paved alley. The
back building to this house Is three stories high and
Tiers are u rOoma in the structure, not including
two bathrooms, eellAT furnace room, or WAAh-rO
There are seven sleeping apartments two dresHiIlT.
rooms, cedar closets, maFbletOp stationary wash.
aAndA, furnace, range china closets, buffers pantry
&c. This ~ the most desirable house In Washing.
ton, nearly the street beautifully parked and
paved, and directly In front Ia Lafayette aquATe the
most beautiful park In Warrington.
The above win be sold at less than ia actual value
and parties desiring to examine the premises will be
promptly waited upon by
HUYCK Il ADDISON,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers,
Once northwest corner Of New York avenue and
Fourteenth street nOyltu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-14

OUTS OF ROOMs-FOR RENT-FINELY
- Furnished including gas. heat bath, aud water
closet 1914 street. deciAU
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-14
CANNED GOODS.

1000 doz. diamond brand CQREIESS TOMATOES.
go dor. WHITE and YELLOW PEACHES.
600 doy. FOREST CITY CORN
800 doz. WINSLOM'S CORN.
Every variety Of canned goods inture ct low prices
FRENCH GOODS.
600 tins MUSHROOMS.
90 tins PEAS,
loo tins STRING BEANS.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
Expensive Funeral Displays.

At the Catholic Cathedral in Rochester, N |
T., some time ago, Bi,hop McQuaid is report
ed having informed his people that here
after not more than twelve hacks would be
allowed in funeral procession; that Sunday
funerals would be discouraged in all cases
where they could take place conveniently on
any other day, aud that eulogies of the deceased
in funeral diScOurSes would be prohibited. 1t
will be seen that the reverend prelate attacks
three social customs which have prevailed ex-
tensively in this country, and are time -honored
in the Old World, viz: The indulgence in
costly obsequie>, burying on Sundays, and un
discriminating euiogy Of the departed The
last OF these customs has its origin in the weak
but amiable side of human nature, which
views with inlulgence the faults and vices of
the lost friend or relative, and wishes to re-
member at SO ,o'cmn an hour only what
was good in his character. Not religion
alone, but an instructive feeling, teaches us
| that animosity should not be pursued beyond
the grave. The departed is in another Pres
ence, before which our fallible humanity bows,
leaving there the decision as to his destiny
The Roman sedulously inculcated the doctrine
of saying nothing Of the dead but what was
good; but their poets, satlrlSts, and historians
did not adhere to it; nor could they have done
so consistently with truth; in fact, there would
be no history if such doctrine prevailed. All
that is really to be desired is that the relatives
and the personal friends of the deceased should
refrain from speaking i'll of him, but let the
world at large discuss his merits and dement's
unreseryedly.
There is too great a tendency, especially OF
the part of those who are charged with tn,
duty Of delivering the funeral address, to exag
gerate the virtues and make little of the vice
Of the departed, the object being to spare tn,
, feelings of the survivors; but as, in very manl
cases, this amounts to misrepresentation, tn
Bishop has forbidden the priests of his dioces
from indulging in it. Then, the too common
. practice of having expensive funerals was ju.t
: y condemned by him. These affairs matte
little to the rich but unfortunately, heir ex
, ample is followed by persons whose circun
r stances do not justify them in doing so, bu
/ who do for their own what they done by thei
! neighbors. The family is Strengthened
,. means or impoverished in order to make
). respectable show, and so that everyone VII
IS chooses to call himself friend or acquaintanC
n Of the deceased may have gra atuitous ride
n the cemetery and back, which is frequent
as made the occasion of quite a pleasant jaun
RS 1t is right that extravaganza in this respe
m should be discouraged by external authort
d since there are many who have not the NOR
II courage to resist the applications Of 'friend>
.r for leave ito show their respect tor the dead
as by attending his funeral.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

BEECHER AT THE WHITE MoUNTAINs.-A
correspondent Of the Merrimack Journal
writing from the Twin Mountain House, mea-
tiOns the following incidents Of Henry Ward
Bcechers stay at that noted resort: As Mr..
Beecher was standing in front of the hotel the
other day, dressed in anything but ministerial
style, dandy like gentleman drove up and
asked him in pOmpOus tone if he would take
his horse into the stable. Bcecher replied that
he would, and politely helped the ladies from
the carriage took the profered twenty-f five
cents, and drove to the stable. The story was
soon in every body mouth, and it is unneces-
sary to say that the gentleman left that night.
On Sunday when Mr.. Beecher breaches, the
house is literally jammed. He has been here
now two weeks, and since his srrivel the guests
have not lacked for entertainment. Mrs. Stowe,
for several evenings past, has given public read
ings, in the parlor. A mock court was held
about a week since, over which Judge Foster,
of Boston, presided. The case was breach
of promise suit, and Beecher was the counsel
for the plaintiff, and George Tyler, of New
York, for the defendant The case was very
interesting and many parts quite amusing, es-
peciay the answers on the cross. examination
| Gf Mrs Stowe, the mother of the defendant.
Mr.. Beecher conducted his plea ia the style of
a Western pettifogger, and was applauded.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

AWoMAN IN OLA man was complaining
because his wife was recently taken with the
oil fever She had piece of land of her own
in West Virginia, where oil had been found,
and nothing would do but she must organize a
company and go to boring. She bored him to
go for long time, but he would not; so she
went herself.
We told the man he would be justified in
suing for divorce.
"On what grounds?' asked the man.
Right here on her oil grounds.
81 mean what plea could | offer?'
"Why, that she left your bed and bored.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
tTY.
WE CAN MAKE HOME HAPPY.

Though we may not change the cottage
For mansion tall and grand,
Nor exchange the little grass plot
For bOundleSs stretch Of land
Yet there's something brighter, dearer,
Than the wealth we'd thus command.
Though we have not means to purchase
Costly pictures, nice and rare
Though We have not silken hangings.
For the walls so cold and bare,
We can hang them q er with garlands,
For flowers bloom everywhere.
We can always make home cheerful,
Ifthe right course we begin;
We can make its inmates happy,
And their trueSt blessing win;
1t will make the small room brighter,
Ifwelet the sunshine in.
We can gather round the freside.
When the evening hours are long
We can blend our hearts and voices.
In happy, social song
We can guide some eTring brother
Lead him from the path Of wrong.
We can ill our home with music,
Aud with sunshine brimming DER,
Ifagainst all dark intruders
We will firmly close the door
Yet should evil shadows enter,
Wemust love each other more.
There are treasures for the lowly,
Which the gIandest tail to find;
There's a chain OF sweet affection
Binding friends Of kindred mind
We may reap the choicest blessings
From the poorest lot assigned.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
Maud Miller.
AFTER HANS BREITMAN.

Maud Miller, Won Summer afieruoon,
Vas dendug bar in her iadsr's saloon;
She sold dot beer and singed " Shoe Fly"
Und vinked At der men init her lefd eye.
Ant ven she looked out on der schtresd
IND saw dem gals al! dressed so schweet,
Her song gift out on der uhber note,
Cause she had such horse in her trOte,
Und she wished she had ,hlamys 20 siheud,
SO she might git such G.ecian bend
Hans Brinker rich, al We been dod.
Had houses. und lands, uud barrel Of gold
He sthdopt by her door, und putty soon
He walked right into dot peer saloon,
Und he vnSed At Maud, und said " VI, dear,
Gifs me, ov You please, glass of beer"
She vent to der blace where der beer keg schtood,
Und briuged him glass dat fresh und goot
"Dots goot,' says Hans: 8" dots besser drink
As efer had in my lie duk.'
He dalkei for While, den sad " Goot day
Uni up de schtrccd he took his way
Maud hOfed sigh, und said oh, how
I'd like to been dot old mans frow
Such schpleudii close den wood wear
Dot AL de girls around wood Schtare;
In dot Union Park | q triir all tdy,
Und e!ery evening 60 to der bIay'
Hans Brinker, too, felt mighty gweer,
tBut dot might hof been from trinkin bper)
Und he says TO himself as he walked along,
Hummin der tune of an old lofe song
Dots de finest gal effer did see,
Cnd wish Dot she my vie Good be
But here his soliligWy came to an end,
As he dinked ot de gold that She N ight spent,
Und ne NAKED up his mind DOT as for him,
He'd marry gal init lots OF din
SO he vent right of DOT fiery tay
Uud married a woman old ans cray.
He wishes now, but all IN vain,
Dot h. vss tree to marry again
Free as he vas dot Afternoon
Ven he met Maud Miller in der beer saloon
Poor Maud! she married a man "mltout soap"
He vas lazy, dOo-but she did hope
Dot he'd get better schildrcn came:
But ven dey had IT shoost der same
Cnd ofden dem dears will come,
As she sits alone her days work q done.
Cnd tiuks of der day Hans called her " Ny dear
Cnd sskei her for glass Of beer
But she don't com PLAIN, eler has,
Und only says, Dot coodnt vas"
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

THE BONNET.-No man-unless he is man
mlliner-can comprehend the niceties of
bonnet, although he may talk esthetic nonsense
about it by the hour. lie sees only something
to be paid for. In cOnversing with a lady it is
the face and not the bonnet that he regards.
The face he may treasure up in his memory
if it is a pretty one-but of the bonnet, wheth'
er it is pretty or not, he does not carry away
the remotest idea The lady may meet him
with three new bonnets on the same day, and
he not know them apart. But no new bonnet
ever comes before lady's eye unchalenged
and uncriticsed! When ladies converse with
each other it is not the face that each studies,
but the bonnet. Her glance sweeps over that
cunning work of flowers, feathers laces, and
ribbons, which rise in graceful arch above the
head of her friend. Nothing escapes this sur
vey, at top, or bottom, back or front. She has
resolved the bonnet into its original elements
Her memory retains every item, even the
minuta, of which it is composed. At an!
subsequent period of her life, she could draw
upon her recollection. and have a perfect du
piicate of her friends bonnet made if sh,
desired it. This feat which is imcomprehensi
bic to man, is a natural gift OF the bonnette'
, sex.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

"Pompey, can you tell me in what building
people are most likely to catch coli?' why,
no; me stranger in the toWn, aud can tell dat.
"Well, | will tell you; it is the bank. How
is dat?" Because there are so many drafts
in it." dat is good; but can you tell me
what makes so many drafts in itY' No. !"
Because SO many 60 dere to raise de wind. !"
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

The Saturday ReUie,0 says There is al
ways one side of mans character which will
bear the light, and on which the funeral sermon
can expatiate comfortably. Byron's Corsair
had one virtue and thousand crimes, aud
there is always something to be said about the
courage Of the foot-pad, or the temperance OIL
self denial of the miser."
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

"Arbor Day" is the new holiday in Nebras-
ka, which is to be observed every year on the
10th day of April 1t is an agricultural festi.
val purely. and is devoted to the planting OF
fruit and forest trees. The State Agricultural
Society has offered a premium Of $500 to the
farmers society Of the country which p pants
the largest number of trees on the 10th inst,
and twenty-five d,llars to the man who indidu
ally plants the most
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

The good effects of associated action have
lishment Of cheese factories in the United
States. The improvements that have been in
trOduced into the manufacture Of this article
of diet have, through this agency, been so
great that the American product now competes
with the best English, in the London markets,
whereas it was almost entirely unstable TWEEN.
| tY years ago
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

"Sambo, spose dere is six chickens in a
co N. and de man sell three, how many is dere
left?' "What time of day was it p What
has dat to do wild it?'' "A good deal, eff twas
after dark, dere would be none left, dat is, if
you happened to come along dat way.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

"Iks," said Mrs. Partington, how do
astronomers measure tn, distsnoe of the sun?'
why" replied young hopeful, they guesses
quarter of mile then multiply by four.
Mrs. p. tainted
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

A veteran was relating his exploits to a
crowd of boys, and men Toned having been in
FIVE engagements That's nothing" broke
in little fellow; my sister Agues has been
engaged eleven times ~
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

whats to become of me if you die
asked an sffectionate wife of her husband. Il
don't know he snapped queruously. 1t
would look better in you to be thinking about
what's to become Of me.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

A grocer had pound of sugsr returned
with note attached to it saying ''tOo Tuch
sand for table use, aud not enough for build
ing purposes"
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

A soldier, telling his mother of the terrible
fire at Chickamauga, was asked by her why
he did not get behind a tree. "Tree u said
he, "therc wasn't enough for the officers
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

A bachelor editor says his " brilliant ideas
are like his shirt buttons-they arc always off
when he is in hurry" That is because he
treats them as he does his buttons-he don t
husband" them
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
GENERAL xAruRE-No. 1921
w Z q
An Aat toauend an


system OF bankruptcy IN oush9Gt the nited States
Be enacted House Representatives OF
the Cntd States Congress assembled, That
thv hrst March
hundred aud entitled IAN act to
establish ystem bankruptcy thrOught the United
States striking the words eighteen hun
and Inserting in lieu thereof eighteen
hui dreda aud euty-Oue
Approved, June s, 1872.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
lGESERAL NATURE-NO. l27. ]
u
An Act to provide

An provide certain onlces IN the
srvera! Territories.
Be- il enacted of Representatives oi
the United states OF America in Congress assembled Ihat
Territories, shall happen
rim death during the OF the legislative
the p sai Terri
led by OF the governor by and win
the he shall MI up
by granting which shall expire at
thr end 0 the legislative council.
Approved. June s. 1872
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
ICrvvpII NIrrRE-No. l96.

Aot to add 0ual iand district in Florida
Be enacted the and House OF Repre- o
Cued of America in Congress assembled Ihat
portion OF Florida lying east OF the line between ranges
lit east shall constitute ad al tlUn and u
shall le tie East ordA GIstrlc Tue once
fol which shall be located Al JHyuesvlt
That shall be appointed register ana re-
said aui district and VINO shall be entitled 10
hereafter be. prescribed O
like officers 81 the other district IN said state
Oyed. Jane 8 lo72
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

Bus driver to conductor of opposition bus
I've known yer ever since you was born.
| knowed your mother; she had two on yer at
that time One was a very nice little boy,
t'other WAS a half idiot-a sort Of brown
paper feller. The VERY nice little boy died
VERY young, he did"
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
On the Roof of Notre Dame.

All! here is dingy and grimy old door, leading
up great stone steps to the cathedral root, where
the lover Of the picturesque may wander for
hours without ever wearyng. 1t is long way
up, and the steps are worn and old; millions of
feet have made great Gre Ises in them. Sud
denly you stagger out upon wide platform,
and Paris, threaded by the curving Seine,
Paris with its hundred palaces its giant avenue,
its vast towers, its glorious parks, lies
spread before you. You feel as if breathing
a purer air; you are Of the world, yet sepa-
rated from it. You are eated, jubilant,
exalted. The hum and din Of the great capital
smites but gently upon your ears. A strong
| thrill of excitement runs through you as you
press to the outer railing, and look down from
the dizzy height into the place below. Are
! those ants crawling on their ant-hill or are
they really men in the market placer As
you get tired, and seek a spot of repOse, the
old woman who has her BONE in little house
! in the belfry invites you to place on a rustic
bench. Do they drink beer then, on the cathe
drals top? OH yes, indeed, Monsieur, anc
champagne, too, when parties come to see the
sun rise. 1t is quite the mode now in Paris
Monsieur, for bridal parties to come to the ole
tower here at early morning to make a cham
pagne breakfast, and to view the sunrise
There was one young lady here some month
ago, poor darling! who was so frightened a
some gargOyles which she saw on one OF tn
gallery balconies that she swooned, and was car
ried down n-stairs, and home in cab.
Perhaps the good woman or her husband wi
| go with you to see the gargoyles, fantastic iG
ures which serve at once as ornaments and raj
spOuts, and which are as gOblin-hke and ghOstl
y as figures in fairy tale. As you stand on on
' of the galleries overlooking the vast desceI
: from the upper platform to one of the lowe
. roofs, you see ranged round in rows gigsnt
n figures of dragons. hippogriffs, unnameab
s monsters and compounds of men and beasts
spOrtive or ferOciOus attitudes. They seem
have suddenly descended from some unknoW
, region of the air, and to have been as sudden
: petrlhed.
Among these animals and monsters stan
. the figure of tall old man, clad in the garb
= the middle. ages, gazing outward into ethe
Is with a wild and puzzled expression upon /
9 features. he shields his eyes with his hanC
as if afraid to look too careessly upon sol
y, u unuttersble glory, aud his long beard is blo'
y by the wind. Turning corner suddenly, a
u u coming upon this astonishing figure, it is d
y. ~ cult to pesuadc ones self for moment that
q q is not alive. From "In and About Paris
~ ~ EtlUard King, IN Scribner's far October.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
rGExERAL xAruRK-No. 90.

An Act TO holding the election for cleo
tors President aud Weep resident in the Stale O LOuisi
by the Senate and House of Representatives OF
the State Ot America Congress assembled That
Louisiana the election OF Representatives to
the Forty third Sui the appoint OF electors OF
President Vice SAID State, shall he ON the
Monday at November in the eighteen heutr aud
elections ant appointment
sa the designated by law the other States
Auproyed, June l. 1872.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

A school-master in Ohio advertises that he
will keep Sunday school twice week on
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

"Ain't it wicked to rob dis here roost,
Jim?" "Dsts a great moral question,
Gumbo; We AIM got time argue it now-hand
down another pullet."
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
fGEKERAL xATURE-No. 95.I

Act relating to the creation OF land districts.
Re by the aud House Representatives Of
Of America Congress assembled That
hereafter the land districts by
Inc erection change of boundaries by the
Pres the Cuted States all business in such original
d.trcts shall entertained tsnsacted without prejudice
or change until Offices the districts shall be duly
opened public announcement under the direction OF the
Secretary ui the lnteriOI.
SEC T. That disposals public lands hereto
fare regularly land office the said lands have
made part OF anoh district Dy act ol Congress or
the President hereby confirmed provided the
ssrar are free conflict with prior valid rights.
Approved, MAY 81. 1917.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

"Bobby, why don't your mother sew up
your trowsers ?" Cause she's at the vestry
sewing for the heathens"
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
tGENERAL NATURE-NO. l2s.l


States tue district OF Kansas.
the Sruatr anu HOUSE Representative OF
the United States America Congress assembled, That
from the this ne May term 81 Inc
circuit The October district OF tue Uned
States shall be commenced aud held
At the city OF Leayeu~1rth, hausas.
Annoy lnue 4.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

A Grocer in Macon, Ca, exhibits sign
outside his store which reads, "Kole Oyl, 60
cents gal.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

real estate is the Honorable Mrs. Meynell
Ingram, a widow, about "a years of age. She
is the daughter Of Lord Halifax, and married
Temple Newsam, in Y Orkshire and Hoar Cross
in Staffordshire, who at his death bequeathed
to her $3.50, 900 year in land absolutely. She
has no children. Speculation is already rife as
to the man on whom her second choice viii
fall
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

Panier material is called hump-cloth out
West.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

United States
Re- enacted by the Senate ami House Representatives OF
,b United America in Congress assembled That
tbe ninth tine naval appropriation bill
March third eighteen hundred and sevenOne be amended
b after the clause relating to the chalans the fol-
lowing clause
There shall be three professors Of mathematics who shall
have the rank of cAptan four that commander
And ave that OF lieutenant commander or Lieutenant.
a.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09
O r. r. &c IA L
iGENERAL NArUaE-No: 9l.l

avs and Resolutions Of the United States Pas
- sed at the Second Session of the Forty
second Congress.
Smyrna times., 1872-10-09

helpless orphans of said Indians and other to
promote their comfort civilization and thirty
| Thousand dollars.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1872-06-07
General Items.

A NEW periodical in London is called
"The Ladies'" 0t
THEY are tryi.g to abolish the chain.
gang in Memphis. 3aic il
Boston requires one million of tons of
coal per annum, or four thousand car
goes, an average of twenty csrgoes per
day, from April to October.
WooD carpets are finding favor in
New York. e#
THE New Hampshire Agricultural
College has received donation of
$4S,000 from John Conant, of Jaffery
$4,000 to found scholarships one for
each town in Cheshire county, and two
for Jaffrey. rr
The rumor that Roden has purchased
ohe fast trotting stallion Mohawk, Jr.,
for Mr.. Wallace is contradicted by tn at
gentleman. Mr.. John d. Clark was
the purchaser, and the amount paid
was $4,000.
THE raspberry and blackberry crop
in Connecticut has been destroyed by
the continued cold weather of March,
WAhC oiiO oudWDOilg Niop Will bc very
small.
THE Belle Lees coal bill for twenty
one hours, on one trip. was 81 ,250, ana
on the next trip $l.042. Her coal bill
on the trip from New Orleans to Cairo
and back was 1884. Lr
THERE are 103 ladies employed in the
different branches Of the Interior De-
partment at Washington. Their sala-
ries range from 5000 to ST. 200. The
Treasury Department gives employment
to 265 women. msff
SeME of the magnetism cements used
in India are remarkably firm and dura-
BILE. They begin settling in two or
three hours, and become hard IN lew
days, continuing to harden for many
years.
THE Japanese have paper which is
waterproof, and of which garments,
handkerchiefs, hats, umbrellas and
purses are made, and also paper war
ranted to wash, and of sufficient
strength and pliabllity for any use,