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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
NELSON'S WHY GRANT SHOULD BE RE.
ELECTED.


The reasons why General Grant should be
reelected President of the United States are
many and various. A few of them may be
found in the facts stated below:
Under his administration, Che debt imposed
by the Southern rebellion has been reduced
three hundred millions in three years and four
months
eminent and people have advanced more rapid
ly than in any former period of our national
existence.
The per capita expenditure for Government
service upon gold and peace basis is reduced
below the cost of any Democratic administla-
ton within the last twenty-five years.
The mechanical professional commercial
and agricultural interests of the people are ac-
tive and prosperous, the people being all en-
ployed, and all better clad, subsisted and paid
than in any other country on the globe
The army expenditures have been greatly
reduced, and every ann of the service limited
by law to the minimum of necessity. At pre-
sent, the army is in a high state of discipline
and efficiency.
The navalexpenditures have also been great
ly reduced.
In every instance of charges of malfeasance,
corruption or Misrepresentation of the public
money, the party so charged has been immc-
diately arrested, or steps taken TO bring them
to trial and punishment.
Every effort and precaution is now being
made, which it is possible to exercise, in all
the departments of government, to collect and
properly appropriate the funds so collected.
1t is great source of qualification to us as
a people, that at no time in our history has the
character and tone of our influence abroad been
higher than at present; not only among the
countries of Europe, but among all the gov
ernments of the world.
Let us keep in power those who have been
instrumental in raising us TO this high posi-
zion.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

A CONTRAST AND MoHAL.--A greater con-
tlast cannot be imagined than hardfaced,
close-fsted, sagacious man Of money, and
what is called fast young man. When Old
Money Bags, plodding to his counting-room
meets one of these young swells, perhaps diiv-
ing fine horses, a cigar in his mouth, and other
insignia Of young bloods about him, he feels
contempt for him that language is inadequate
to express. He considers him the greatest
fool in the world--not because he is q profit
gate sinner-but because lie is throwing away
money and time in such an improbable way.
The only consolation he has in the spectacle is
the suggestion it makes Of his own superior
wisdom. Yet he is as great fool in his own
fashion as the other. How did the fast youth
obtain the cash he is scattering about 50 lavish
ly From some old father, who had made
gold his god, like Old Money Bags, only to
have his piety chopped into current coin by
his children. He layeth up riches and know
eth not who shall gather them.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

universal than the tanabo, and is doubtless a
great preventative Of drunkenness among the
natives. It called yerbd, herb. The cup in
which it is taken is called mate. 1t is made
out of a small SQUASH, aud sometimes bcauti-
fully carved. Tie yerba, or tea, whel, soaked,
is put into Che cup, boiling water poured on
it, and taken through tube. It is drank
with or without sugar; but never with milk.
A dozen persons, if met together, use the
same cup and the s'me tube. Il 7ltT
When you are offered some tea, it is a mark
Of good breeding for your host 70 take the fllst
draw TO see that all impediments are removed
from the tube. So witch smoking. Calling
one day at house where the lady was ma
tive, and the gentleman English, the former
lighted cigar, and pulled at it herself TO see
that it was properly lighted, aud then offered
it to me. But all women do not smoke in
South America Methodist ~ ea
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
BODILY INCIDENCE.

If a man INDUCES habits OF bodily indolencc,
the natural powers of the constitution are i'm
paired, and exeriion becomes every year he
lives, more and moe iiIsome. This wietched
condition is, however. so painful in Itself, so
injurious TO worldly interests, and so disgrace
FIJI, that it is comparatively but few indi-
viduals who suffer themselves TO sink into it.
But The indoeuce OF the mind is less apparent
than the Incidence oc The body, and those who
are The most subject TO it may scarcely them
selves be aware of their ieal condition. Per-
sous may converse as they hear Others converse
and do what they see Others do t,iey may re-
peet what has been fixed in the memory, aid
believe wbdt they have been taught, or wba;
best pleascs their particular tempels, while
their minds may be as completely inactive,
and as incapable of e,,ertion, as the body is
during sleep. This is e.iailly a very de-
graded sta,e for a being whose miad is by
ns.,li,e, capable of much more activity than
his body, but yet thee is reason to believe
that The minds Of s.ed,e4 part Of mankind
are in this inactive state.
1t is owing, in a . eat measuie, to this pre-
vailing and hdbiiual indolelce, that millions
of men, from one generation 10 another, con-
time to be deludcd by childish and wicked
supeistitions. Il is owing to this mental in
dolence in the mass of manliind, that one man,
whose Mid is active, often finds it easy to
persuade thousands to receive some fanclul
opinions of his own, or to induce them 10 fol-
low him in aosrid and mschievors ehteI prizes,
which bling mise. les upon themselves and
their neighbors. 1t is in part owing 20 this
torpid Incidence OF The mind, that men who
have heard that thee is future life, which
win be happy or wletched according 10 their
conduct and The state of their minds in this
present life, yet make themselves tranquil
while they neglect the means of acquiring
happiness in Che life to come.--EIemeats of
Thought.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
nov 4 PERSON MAr BE cHoKED.

81 All that we eat or drink passes over the top
Of the windpipe without a particle ever enter
ing it, althou9h the openinq is LARGER than A
dime, because the very act Of swallowing
draws over the open top Of it a Heshy tran
door which fits SO closely that not even par
tice of air can pass: but at the instance OF
swallowing it opens up with a spring, and we
go on breathing as if nothing had happened.
but if we attempt to swallow anything toe
large this door, being the narrowest part OF
the passage is kept closed not a particle OF
air can enter the lungs. and we die in a mo-
ment of suffocation, as in drowning or smo h
eliny.
If we chew piece of dried beef FOR some
time. there will be a white remnant left which
there is no inclination to swallow. If it be
taken and picked ana,t II will appear To be
made of little st,inas. touch and stronp.
These were attached to the more flesh like
parts which were chewed and swallowed.
If in eatino. a man has n sha,p knife. and
cut the meat wholly in two. he NAV nut two
or thee OF those pieces in his mouth. and chew
and swallow without danqer but if the knife
is dull and does not divide the pieces wholly.
two pieces NAV be tied together with some of
these little strinas, and while YOU have swal-
lowed one part nearest the swallow. the other
NAV Inc ne,r the teeth. and both hold Inv the
stripp. which, holding the two parts together
and haneine across the trap-door, prevents it
openinq. and death follows in an instant.
Hence the practical value of sharp knives at
the dinner table.
eatanale 1t. in the act of swallowing. so as to
cause a choking death. This is what is meant
Nv sestianoled by hair. String beans NAV
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
SCIENTIFIC FANCIES.

To being placed on some far-distant orb
TO wing It's fight to us there would be pre-
scented, if he turned his gaze upon our EARTH
and if his vision were adequate to tell him of
her aspect the picture of events which, thou
sands of years since, really occurred upon her
surface. For the light which left the earth at
that time, winging its way through space with
the account, il we may so speak, of those oc-
currences, is now travelling as swiftly as when
it left our earth, but amid regions of space re-
moved from us by light,journey thousands
of years in duration. And thus, to the OBJ
server on this distant orb, the events which
happened in those far-oif years would seem to
be actually in progress.
Suppose that being armed with such pow
eis of vision as we have imagined should watch
from the neiShborhood of our earth the pro-
9ress of some interesting event. If he then
began TO travel from the earth at a rate equal
to that at which light travels, he would see
one phase of the event continually present be
fore him, because he would always be where
the light-messa@e recording that event WAS
actually travelling. by passing somewhat less
swiftly away, he would see the event taking
place with singular slowness; while by passing
away more swiftly he would see the event oc-
curing in inverted order. Suppose, for ex-
ample, he were watching the battle of Water
loo, he could gaze on the fine picture presented
by the Imperial Guard as they advanced upon
the English army, for hours, years, nay, for
centuries or cycles or he might watch the
whole progress of the charge occurring SO
slowly that years might elapse between each
step of the advancing column, and the bullets
which moved down their ranks might either
seem unmoving, or else appear to wend their
way with scarcely perceptible motion through
the air; or, finally, he might SO wing his flight
through space that the Guard would seem to
retreat, their dead men coming to life as the
bullets passed from their wounds, until, at
length, the Old Guard would be seen as it was
when it began it's advance. From r. a. Proc
tors 60 OTHER Worlds than Ours.'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

THE ONLY SAFE PLAN.-The only safety
from ruinous life, disglaced name, aud a
beastly death, is the systematic habitual
avoidance of spiiituous liquors in all their
forms, from cider and lager beer to wine
brandy and absinthe for the use of the mild
est beverage now and then, III courtesy to
friend or hostess, is but the first step to a
ruined fortune, and name, and body, and
soul and to avoid these first steps to death,
so disaraceful and inevitable is to make home
the rleasantcst place in the world for children,
so as to keep them out of the city street, and
away from the country grocery, the circus,
the theatre, and railroad station. Train the
children early TO the conviction that they must
do something for living teacl, them that to
earn money honestly is a first virtue, and next
to that, saving it any child practicing these
once, is saved for all time. HILLS Journal OF
Health.
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Allshauds on deck 70 witness punish

All hands ON deck to witness punish
ment /"
The grating was already in its place, just
forward Of the gangway. Thither the mas
ter-at-arms led the youth, lashed his feet tc
the instrument, and his hands, wide apart, tc
the bulwalks.
I The boatswahi's nlate-old West-came for
ward, as pale as death.
And yet not tremor shook his frame. He
walked up, and drawing the "cat " out of its
sheath, began Strengthening the strings.
There was his son right before him, his
poor wasted back showing the protrudine
bones which were to shrink beneath the pain
full lashes.
l glanced alternately at old West and The
Commodore.
The poor boatswain's mate compressed his
lips suddenly and raised hand 10 his eyes
When he took it away, / saw two great tears
III Ills sea-blue orbs. | saw his broad breast
heavc, as If he were striving to keep back The
choking sobs that were ready to break forth
As to the Commodore, he showed no emo
ton that | could perceive. His countenaIlce
had the usual look of stern repose his clear,
piercing eyes cleaned unhincliingly.
A moment there was a dead silence then
the voice of the captain was heard:
g Go on, 6oats,cat1t's mate -
Up went the dreadful inst.ument-the cat
o iline-tails.
Now the boatswain's mate staggered as il
about to fall, nearly oveipowered by his emo
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

GB An Indiana editor lays down his shears
for a few minutes to write double loaded
editorial, in which he plaintively remarks /:
g We are the recipient of half peck of nice
onions, two watermelons, and bottle of
ginger beer from one of our subscribers. The
gifts were like the shadows of a rock in
weary land. We are glad some one remem-
bered US, i'll the midst of our labors and care
and evinced that remembrance in so delicate
manner. We doat ON onions and love melons
dearly, and SO long as the fragrance of the
former and the glipes of the latter linger
about us we shall hold the kind donor in af-
fectionate remembrance. These little acts in
spired us to renewed exertions, but our sub
scription price will remain the same"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
ABOUT JOINTS.


What we call joints in the human body, are
the hinges which hold the bones together, and
by which they move. They are very impor-
tant' part of tho maciiueiy Of our bodies, and
very wonderful, too. The wonder is that they
work so easily, and last so long. When we
move the door, sometimes it ereaks ; but our
joints do not cieak When the sewing ma.
chine makes a little jaiiing noise, we take the
oil-feeder, and put in drop of oil here and
there. To do the same ON The door hinge
would keep that from crealsing. The joins
of every machine get dry AFTER time, and do
not work smoothly. If they We're not oiled
the machine would not work at all by-and-by,
oiled. The railroad and The steamboat engines,
and the wheels OF cars, carriages and wa CONS.
If it were not for the oiing, the joints of
our bodies would wear out; yet they arc used
continually, every moment while we are
awake for years and years. and they never
creak or wear out. How Kindly and carefully
e,tr Creator has arranged them. He has tip
ped eech bone with a smooth substance called
cartiLpse or elistle. 1t is of Che same nature
as bone, but smooth and soft. This is kept
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
-
THE F4RMER'S SONG.

Sweet is the bread that toll hath won,
And sweet the sleep it brings;
And sweetly, when the day is done,
NY cheerful helpmate sings.
How proudly round my hearth see
My sturdy sons draw near
And o! how kindly smiles on me
Each one that's gathered here.
A thousand songsters welcome me
Forth to my daily toll
And flowers, of many a form and hue,
Upspringing from the soil;
The Spring, whose promise beckons me
To SOW the needful grain;
And glorious Autumn thankful shows
Its haryest-mantle plain.
The student, in his narrow cell,
Reads by his midnight lamp;
l read in Natures open book
Truths of immortal stamp.
While monarchs tremble ON their thrones
And quakes the city's lord,
firmly stand upon the Earth,
A base that's deep and broad.
Sweet is the bread that toll hath won,
And sweet the sleep it brings;
And sweetly, when the day Is done,
My cheerful helpmate sings
How proudly round my hearth see
My sturdy sons draw near
And o. how kindly smiles on me
Each one that's gathered here.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
POETRY.
GROWING OLD.

One by one they passing away
The old of our town. to their final rest;
With reverence fashion the pillow of clay,
And pile up the earth on the quiet breast.
That pillow is soft to the time-worn head,
That load is light to the aged dead
They have borne their burdens of joys and pains,
They have had their portion of hopes and fears;
They have wrought out their work, they have gainet
their gains
They have smiled their smiles, they have wept the
tears
1t is over now 1.-THE records close,
And leave them there to their long repose.
Speak of them gently remember them well,
They children of earth as we are now;
They strove with temptation, they yielded and fell,
And anon they conquered, still do.
Their history is what ours shall be,
Speak of them, think of them, tenderly.
But few remain; and when they gone
We shall fill the places which they now hold;
Our heads will be frosted--our bosons lie lone
Even hearts will grow tame and cold
And the faltering step and falling breath
Will remind us, too, of approaching DEATH
Rivalry coldness wordliness, pride
Why should yield to their baleful thral9
Let clasp hands closer as downward we glide
Into the shadow that waits for us all
For shall be among the old,
And the days of our years will soon be told
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

EB- A complacent landlord of mountain
hotel at breakfast the other morning, planted
his thumbs in his wais;coat armholes, leaned
Significantly back in his chair, and said: "Gen-
tlemeu where do you think that beefsteak
come fiom?" g From near the horns" was
the quiet reply of one of the boartlers 1t is
singular the landlord hasn't put any conun-
drums to his boarders since.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15
For TIE RECORD.
THE LANGUAGE OF NATURE.
"a DY CLAUDE.

There sisno lanSuase which can speak more
intelliaibly TO the thoughtful mind than The
lsat pp se of natme. J. you doub. il, just take
a iamblc on one of The bright Autumn days
which VIC are enjoying at the present time,
alon, or over the celebrated Goat Hill, and as
you view the falls, or gaze upon animated ma
tnre in whatever form, you will be taught the
lesson, chat there is God 1t will teach you
to put your trust and confidence in Him. II
will teach you that the power which fist
created existence is weakened by no time and
subject TO no dec.sy or destruction. One-half
of our citizens never enjoy the magnificent
scenery with which we arc surrounded, from
one end of the year TO Che other. If you wish
TO have your health improved, as well as your
mind, occupy your spare moments in viewing
the works of nature.
1a go forth under The open sky and list
S TO Natures TEACHINGS while from ali around
Earth and her waters, aud the depth of air
Comes a still voice"
There are some things which all cannot
enjoy; but Gods Book of Nature is full Of
language which can be understood by all who
will give the time to examine it; and any
man can
Look abroad into the varied field
Of Nature and though poor, perhaps compared
With those whose mansions glitter in his sight,
Call the delightful scenery all his own
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

The Museum of Natural History, in Cen
trail Park, New York, is rapidly becoming an
attractive and important institution. 1t is
open to the public free. Over $4,000 speci-
mems of birds are in course of rapid prepare
ton for public inspection and other attractions
are continually being added to it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

Charles Francis Adams, .Jr., says that in
common with vast multitude of others, he
has had his admiration and sympathy deeply
excited by the grand silence with which the
President has undergone the vile torrent of
contradictory calumny which has SO persist
emily been poured forth against him.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

~ The phrase what difference will it
make a hundred years hence, !" has been the
cause and excuse of much wrong doing.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

in which the Christian loses his chaff and the
hypocrite his corn.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1872-10-15

eB- John Stuart Mill says there remain no
legal slaves in the United States, except Che
mistress of every house.
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nB- If God is our guide, He win be our
guard; He always protects whom he leads.
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sE- The worst thing "under the canopy ,
"a mosquito.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-25

cal leaders of that State. emulons of the
success of their North Carolina exem-
plars, have successfully planned for a
large importation of colored voters. It
is reduced to system. and is carried on
to an enormous extent. Morton's cleo
tion is in peril, and the Administration
in straits. Its resources ore ut the COM
mand of Morton, in order TINT the State
may not be lost. If the imported negro
vote can save it, it will be saved. Oh,
the BALLOT the ballot don't
"It execute freemans will
As lightning does the will of Goe!"
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-09-25

They have q machine out West which
gives ''age" to whiskey. It is simply a
churn, consisting of two cylinders,
placed one behind the other. containing
two wheels four and one-half feet in dia-
motor, resembling circular saws, on which
are arranged 100 teeth, with fiat edge
each, both revolving the same way. The
liquor. being fed on the bcater going
down by steam pump at pressure Of
100 pounds to tho square inch, is thrown
on those going up. thereby submitting it
to the blows of both; and as the wheels
make 1000 revolutions per minute. it
gives us tho number of blows struck per
minute as 100000.