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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-09-10

REPUBLICAN, MAJORITY IN MAINE NOT LESS
THAN 1s,OOO.-General VI. d. Leggett, commits
sioner of patents, received the following dis
patch this afternoon from General Hall, U. s.
collector:
DAMARIscoTTA MILLS, Sept. 10.-The state
has gone republican by not less than 1900
majority. JAMES A. HALL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-09-10

PERsoNAL.-Col. William McMichael, assist
ant attorney general, has returned, after a short
absence. $500 Mr.. j. NJ. Ray, deputy commits
sioner Of internal revenue, is again on duty.
$500 Attorney General Williams will address the
republicans of Philadelphia this evening.
$500 Postmaster General Cresswell left Bangor
Me-, last evening for this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-09-10

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-09-10
THE MAINE ELECTION.
$4,000 Republican Majority.
The Entire State Ticket Elected
All the Republican Congressmen
Returned.

"Hsve You heard from old varmount,
Mount, Mount,
AL honest and true;
Seventeen thousands the tune,
For Tlppecanoe and Tyler too.
"Oh, have you heard the news from Maine,
Maine, Maine,
AL honest aud true;
For Governor Kent, six thousand gain,
For TippecsnOe and Tyler too.
Campaign Song Of 1870.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
Winter-Proof Systems.

Thick boots and fannels necessary at this season
but the human frame requires something more than
these to render waterproof The inner man. as well
the outer surface OF the body must be protected
The raw moist chilly winds which prevail this
transprce the wormet clothing, and apt to effect
the health unfavoraby both through the pores and the
respiratory organs the surest way avert the evil is
to strengthen the internal machine and thus enable it
to sepel the devitalizng influence of unwholesome
weather. Enrich the blood gently stimulate the crcu-
lation, regulate the bowels invigorate the stomach,
tone the liver and brace the nerves with Hostetters
Stomach Btters and no condition OF tGc atmosphere
however inclement, no var alton of the barometer or
thermometer, however sudden will have power to dis
order the system thus fortified in advance and put in
perfect working order. Damp and cold, acting upon
sensitive fSebe organization, may produce consump
ton, dpthcria, neuralgia rheumatism, dyspepsia liver
complaint low nervous fever or intermittent fever the
importance Of rendering the system mpervsus to these
two destructive elements is therefore obvious Persons
in delicate health who at all liable to be inur
ousy affected by atmospheric influences should take
the Btters daily throughout the winter and spring In
this way dangerous diseases may be warded Off and a
comparatively feeble physique, while those more robust
who SCOT at precautions suffering the penalty Of
their recklesuess In hospitals and sick rooms.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
Items OF Interest.

MORE than half q million pounds are
staked on the result Of the Tichborne
tiial.
JAMRs H. Hackett the well-known ac-
tor died at his residence in Jamaica, Long
Island, after short illness.
THE Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court Of Massachusetts,, has decided that
to attempt to commit suicide is no crime.
MARTHAs VINEYARD Juan Fernandez
Humber is the name OF an Indianapolis
woman and she, poor soul, could not
help it.
THE Committee OF Seventy of New
York have drafted new Charter to be
presented to the Legislature. 1t is in too
crude state yet for lengthy notice.
WILLIAM DONOVAN, o farm laborer who
murdered his employer Mitchell, in Con
ira Costa, in dispute for $40, is to be
hung in San Francisco February 10.
SEvENrY-Two dollars were received al
the United States Treasury from an
anonymous correspondent in Philadel,
phia who owed that amount to the Gov
eminent.
The mysterious wild man, who has
been the subject of sensation stories in
California for some years, was shot dead
by o citizen residing near Livermore
Pass, whom he attempted to kill. The
man was simply dangerous lunatic
but his name and nativity were not as
certained.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
How Letters are Opened and Read.

A pamphlet by M. Emile, an employee
in the French Post Office, recently pub
lished in Paris, gives some curious de-
tails about the cabinet Noir," as the de-
partment for opening letters from sus-
pected persons is called i'll France. Let
tiers were opened under Charles X. and
Louis Philippe, but under the Second
Empire the "Cabinet Noir" acquired an
Importance previously unknown. The
dishonora BILE Office of head opener of let
tiers was occupied by man named ST.
monel, who, from M. Lambry's account,
seems to have been singularly well-ftted
for the post he held. At first Simonel
only stopped letters in obedience to a
list sent to him from the Prefecture of
Police. These letters were put in a bag
and forwarded to the Prefecture, where
they were opened and read. Simonel's
way of proceeding was as follows When
a suspected letter fell into his hands, he
inserted the point of a very thin knife,
specially made for the purpose, under
the seal, then, by dint of steady pres
sure, and thanks to the skill acquired by
long practice, he removed the seal, whole
and without tearing the envelope. The
letter read, and if necessary copied, ST.
monal slightly warmed the bottom Of
the seal, SO as to melt the wax sufficient
ly to attach it again to the paper. By
this means he was enabled to defy detec-
ton. When letters were fastened with
gum or a wafer it was still easier to open
them a few drops of hot water were all
that was necessary. Foreign mail-bags
passing through Paris were not respected
any more than letters to be delivered in
France,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
Indignant at Poker.

A New Orleans paper tells story about
q Frenchman there who INDUCED in q
game of draw-poker and lost a cool
thousand. He was patted on the back
and told not to feel discouraged, that he
would have better luck next time.
"No, saire p' he exclaimed, 81 no ask
for more luck. I play no more what
you call him-pokaire ? No, no more!
1 no more wish to hear re name of pc
kaire in my two ears!"
At the hotel, the man being cold, he
rang the bell and servant appeared.
81 want you to make re fire to burn
I want him hot"
"Aye, sir; I can do that with the po-
ker."
The Freedman groaned, and fright
ened the boy with look of savage de-
spair.
{" You rascal" lie moaned, eff you say
pokaire to me, 1 will cut your throat of
close to your head!'
The servant hastily left, and saw moth
ing of the Frenchman until next morn
ing, when he found him inquiring the
way to the dining-hall. He was not yet
in the best of humor.
"Zis is re way to re breakfast" he
asked.
"No, sir, that door leads to an ante.
room"
The Frenchman became excited and
confused. He muttered through his
half-closed teeth
"By care, I shall quit zis house. !
ask for ze make re fire burn, and you
ask for re make re fire burn, and you
say he want pokaire. tell you dosh &c
pokaire. / ask for re breakfast, You
show me to re anti-room. l tell you dosl
re anti l lose one thousand dollaire
and no more anti and re pokaire."
Saying which he hurried down stairs
where we met him, thoroughly convinced
that everybody in st. Louis paid more
attention to poker than to any othe,
branch of business.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
FINANCIAL.
Investment Securities.

JAY COOKE Co., are now selling and recommend as
profitable and safe investment for all classes tn First
Railroad Company, bearing Seven and Three-Tenths
per cent gold interest more than per cent currency
and secured by first and only mortgage the entire
Road and equipments and on more than e, 900 Acres
of Land to every mile of track 500 Acres Of Land to
each $1,000 Bond. The highest current price will be
paid for U. s. Five-Twentes, and all other marketable
Securities received in exchange Pamphlets maps and
full information well the bonds themselves will be
furnished on application by JAY COOKE 4 Co., Pha-
delphia New York and Washington and by most Banks
and Bankers throughout the country
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

SHORT CUTS TO THE GRAvE.-The
shortest cut to the grave is the acoholic
stimulating system. 1t was under a
sense Of this fact that DR. J.WALKER in
troduced his famous CALIFORNIA VINE
GAR Buffers, composed excl, sively of
roots, herbs, and banks, unprocurable in
any other part of the world. Instead of
depriving the blood, like the stimulants
of which rum is the basis, they impart
vigor and vitality to tie circulation, No
case OF Indigestion, Liver Complaint,
Intermittent or Remittent Fever, or
Nervous Weakness, can long resist their
salutary operation. - Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

The DARING ASSISTANCE with which
potions consisting mainly of alcohol are
advertised to cure fever and congestion
borders ON the sublime. Fortunately
these fiery nostrums are falling into gen.
eral disrepute, and DIR. WALKERS VINE
GAR BITTERs, uncontaminated by the
poison of the still, is obtaining universal
recognition, as the standard Tonic Alter.
alive, and general household medicine
of America. In case of Miasmatic Fever,
Biliousness, Fever, Dyspepsia, Rheuma-
tism, Gout, Constipation and diseases OF
the kidneys, and the lungs it must even
tually be adopted as a specific by the
whole civilized world. Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
UNITED STATES CONGRESS.
SENATE.

In the Senate, Schurz made persona
explanation refuting charges made
against him by New York paper.
Bills presented to regulate commerce
among the several States for the relic
of settlers on Government land grant
ing 1,000,000 acres of the public lands
to the District OF Columbia, for the sup
port of public schools.
Petitions presented for the passage o.
the Supplementary Civil Rights bill.
Mr.. Conkling of New York, gave notice
that he would call up the pending joint
resolution (Mr. Sumner's) to limit the
President to one term, and would address
the Senate on the subject.
Resolution adopted to admit Mr.. Gold.
thwaite, of Alabama, to seat in the
Senate.
Mr.. Cameron introduced q bill to
admit six japanese students to West
Point, which elected some opposition
from the Democrats side of the house.
The bill was amended, making them
liable to the rules as other cadets. The
bill then passed the first and second
reading, and was about to be put on its
third when an objection was made and
the bill went over.
Mr.. Carpenter introduced resolution
declaring that any attempt to take the
appointing power away from the Presi-
dent was unconstitutional. He notified
the Senate that he would argue the point
some day.
HOUSE.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Kellogg,
before the recess, directing the Commit
tee of Ways and Means to report bill
to repeal the income tax, came up on a
motion to suspend the rules and adopt
the resolution. The house by vote of
yeas 71--nays 81, refused to suspend the
rules.
Bills introduced extending the time
for presenting claims for additional
bounty instructing the Committee on
tbs Civil Service Reform to inquire into
the propriety of providing for appoint
ments to be made from the States in
proportion to their population, and that
preference be given to honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors. Adopted.
Mr.. Morgan introduced joint resolu-
ton to amend the Constitution so as to
make naturalized citizens eligible to the
Presidency and Vice-Presidency of the
United States, and called for the Yeas
and Nays. The Joint resolution was re-
iected; Yeas, 81, Nays, 65-less than
the necessary twO-thirds in the offirmo-
tive.
Mr.. Niblack offered q resolution di-
recting the Committee on Military AZ
fairs to inquire into the propriety of
providing for payments of bounties to
soldiers who were mustered into service
under the first call for troops in excess
of the number called for. Adopted.
The Coinage bill was debated at some
length, after which it was recommitted.
The Texas contested election was taken
up and Mr. Clarke admitted.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
For the journal, How TO Make the Farm Pay" send
to GEO. A. DEITZ, ChambersbuIg, Pn

MEssRs. GEO. P. RowELL & Co., the
celebrated and popular New York Adver-
tising Agency, engage to advertise in
gross and detail for large customers in q
better and cheaper mode than they can
do it themselves. This we sincerely be-
lieve they can do, because it is their sole
business-Aeir specially; because they
get space at lowest wholesale rates, and
because of their intimate and confidential
relations with publishers. If we wish to
spend ten thousand dollars in general adj
vertising over the country, notwithstand-
ing our own experience and knowledge of
advertising styles and of rates, we would
employ them under certain directions.
We would save money, trouble, worry,
and the business would be done at least
as well, if not better, than we could do it
ourselves. American Manufacturers Re-
rie'C and PittsJuyh Price Current,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
oh, the Difference I

Dance, every sun-kissed leafl
Sweet Joy hath vanquished grief
My mistress smiles.
Sing, all ye little birdsl
Sing to these pleasant Words
My mistress smiles.
Skip, lambs lin every tail
Let jollity prevail
My mistress smiles.
End be less solemn, sheep,
The countenance ye keepi-
My mistress smiles.
Honey, o busy bees,
Seek in such words as these
My mistress smiles.
Hybla shall then no more
Boast of its peerless store
My mistress smiles.
Droop, every Swallowed leafl
joys triumphs are 80 brief
My mistress laughs.
And, brides, ye, urge,
Sing as for robins dirge--
My mistress laughs.
Ye little thoughtless lambs,
Go initiate your dams
My mistress laughs.
(Alas moro wise they be
A Thousand times than web
My mistress laughs.
Mourn, bees, with grief as keen
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

Progress of the RevoIution.-A new light
dawned upon the world with the introduction OF
PLANTATION BIrrERs twelve years ago, Drastic pur.
CATION went out-restoraton and renovation came
in. Tho eyes Of the people opened to the great
fact that the way to disease is to strengthen
and support it. victims not to place them al It's
mercy by deprving them Of the little strength they
have. 1t soon became evident that as means OF in
fusing vitality into the feeble system regulating the
secretions, curing indigestion and reformin. bill.
ious habit OF body, no medicinal preparation then
known was at all comparable to the new restorative
Since then hundreds of attempts have been made to
rival the Btters. They have all failed, and the
GRAND REVOLUTION IN MEDICAL TREATMENT which
was commenced in 1860, 10 still in progress. Moth.
ing stop it. for it Is founded on the principle
now universally acknowledged, that physical vgor
is the most formidable antagonist Of all human all
ments, and experience has shown that PLANTATION
BGTTERs is peerless nvigorant, as we'll as the best
possible safeguard against epidemic diseases.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
On the death of one of England's most

On the death of one of England's most
eminent physicians, all his effects were
sold by auction, and among other things
was q sealed packet, marked "Advice to
Physicians, which brought q great piice.
The purchaser, on opening the packet,
read as follows "Keep the head cool,
the bowels open, and the feet warm" If
physic is necessary, use Parsons PurVa-
hce Pills; they are the most scientifically
prepared pill that has appeared in public
in the last hundred years. - Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18
For Dyspepsia,

Indigestion, depression of spirits, and
general debility in their various forms
also, as preventive against fever and
and ague, and other intermittent fevers,
the " Ferro Phosphorated Elixir of Cal
isaya," made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,
New York, and sold by druggists, is the
best tonic, and as a tonic for patients
recovering from fever or other sickness,
it has no equal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

A SINGULAR ACCIDENTAL blacksmith
named Veith, employed at o forge in
Louisville, after blowing up the forge fire
by means of the bellows, carelessly leaned
upon the lever until all the air had escaped
from the bellows, and when he relieved
it of the weight the bellows filled up with
the gas from the forge instead of drawing
air from the valve underneath. In an
instant the gas was ignited by the fire in
the forge, and terrible explosion ensued,
which sounded like the firing of can
non. The bellows was torn to pieces
several iron missiles lyingon the concern
were hurled to the roof Of the building,
and large hammer was sent whirling
close TO Veith's head. Fortunately, no
serious damage was done except to the
bellows, which was torn to pieces, and to
the nerves of Veith, who was badly fright
ened.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

"FRBNoH" BRANDY. There was a
good deal of "French brandy" consum-
ed during the era of festivity, and per.
haps it will not diminish the enjoyment
Of this delicious "exbilerator" if we
publish the result of Professor Silliman's
analysis of it. Among its ingredients
he discovers the following: Alum, iron,
sulphuric acid, an empyruematic oil,
fannie acid, Guinea pepper, lead, and
copper. The richness and variety of
these elements must command French
brandy to all who have prudently aban-
doned other popular drinks because OF
their vicious adulteration.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

The colossal statue lately discovered
in Onondago Co., N. Y, is nothing COM
pared with the discovery of j. Monroe
Taylor's Cream Yeast Baking Powder,
and you will find this true.-COm.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

NEGLECTED CoUaH AND COLDS. Few
are aware of the Importance of checking
q Cough or Common Cold, in its first
stage; that which in the beginning
would yield to "BRowN's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs," if neglected, often works up
on the Lungs.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

We received very pleasant letter of
thinks from our old friend Kendall since
hi, return home for bottle of JohnSon's
A'odyne Imminent which we gave him,
and which he says has entirely cured him
o the troublesome and dangerous cough
he had when here.-Com.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

A SINGULAR Casa singular case Of
smallpox has occurred in Chicago, be-
ing the second time the patient has had
the disease in eight years. It is rare,
indeed, that person will take the small
pox second time, and perhaps two at
tacks in such rapid succession have never
before been known. It serves to show
the propriety OF re-vaccination. 1t is an
established fact, we believe, that n per-
son who has been properly vaccinated
is less liable to take the smallpox than
one who has had the disease.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

DIR. SAaE's CArARRH REMEDY is no
Patent Medicine humbug gotten up to
dupe the ignorant and credulous bat is
perfect Specific for Nasal Catarrh,
"Cold in the head" and kindred dis
eases. $50.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

The Indians in upper Michigan are
employed to carry packages of nitro
glycerine on their backs. AS none of
.hem have stumbled yet, they are not
aware of the fate that is at the same
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

FooD FOR SroCK.-Please inform us if
oats and COIN, as feed for cattle, should
be ground coarse or fine, to afford the
most nutrition Ans.-I feed corn to
my hogs whole, but I cook it so it is soft
and digestible it costs less to boil than
TO grind, and the hog like it better. In
feeding cattle fine meal is better
than coarse, if fed on hay, as digestion
and assimilation are more perfect. II
grinding makes grain go farther, so does
cooking that costs less,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
met in Washington and issued a call for
q convention of the Union Republican
party at Philadelphia on Wednesday, the
5.h of June next, for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the offices of
President and Vice President of the
United States.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-01-18

The First Mortgage Bonds OF the
Northern Pacific Railroad have now won
position as the leading railroad securi-
ty in our market. No other Bond is sell
ing with anything like the rapidity which
Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co. report for
these, none is based Oh an enterprise of
so much importance to the country, and
none combines in so large a measure the
elements of security and profit. Cen
tral Pacific Bonds are based only on n
railroad without any other property, and
bear only sic per cent. interest, yet they
are selling at 103. Northern Pacific
Bonds, on the other hand, are first lien
on a railroad having immense advan.
tages in the matter of distance, grades
cost of construction, &C., over any other
line, and in addition are first mortgage
on the enormous Immigrant of the COM
pany, amounting to more than fifty mil
lion acres of the most valuable lanus in
the Northwest. Northern Pacific Bonds,
in fact, combine the security of real
estate mortgage with the convenience of
q railway bond, and are more profitable
than any other similar investment. For
30 years to come they bear interes at
the rate Of 7 $40 per cent. per annum
in Gold, yet they are offered now at par
and accrued interest in currency. Com.