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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-26

a merry, merry CQrlSCIfldS,
To crown the closing year;
Peace and goodwill to mortals,
And words of holy cheer!
What though the dreary landscape
Be robed in drifted snow,
If on the social hearth-stone
The Christmas fire may glow?"
The wear is almost finished; December, for
merly the tenth month, but now the twelfth
and last month, has come; winter has spread
his snowy mantle over the face of nature, and
the short days are carrying US rapidly onward
to the end. But although these are the days
ssWhcn icicles hang by the wall,
And Dick the shepherd blows his nail,
And Tom bears logs into the hall,
And milk comes frozen home in pail, y
December is generally happy month, and it
is crowned with the Christmas holidays, now
almost universally observed Like many other
festivities and ceremonies, Christmas has a
double origin. As day set apart in commem-
Grafton of the birth of Christ, its first observ-
ance known to history was not far from the
close of the second century. There has been
much controversy as to the true date of Christs
birth, and although the 25th of December was
at last decided upon as the day of celebration,
it is generally conceded that it does not cores
pond with the actual date of the SaviOur's ma
tivity. But it is in the spirit, more than a
mere date that is of Importance. The heather
nations, far back in antiquity, held various fes-
tivals at this time of the year, and the Church,
in the early days of Christianity, tried to give
a sacred character to them, and thus, while to
a certain extent retaining the old customs, ad-
vance the interests of true religion.
Christmas, and the old and new year, have
been favorite themes with the poets, and these
lines of Tennyson are we'll adapted for this
place:
"Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
"Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow;
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
"Ring in the valiant man and free,
The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkness of the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be-"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-12-26
Christmas and the Dying Year.

ga merry, merry Christmas,
To crown the closing year;
Peace and goodwill to mortals,
And words of holy cheer!
What though the dreary landscape
Be robed in drifted snow,
If on the social hearth-stone
Tho Cbristrnas Il re may ploW 2"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

n The Nasufactxrer and Builder for
December says: The Ordinance Select
Committee made an experiment in firing a
mountaiu howitser strapped on the back OF
a mule. The mule, the loaded gun, the
committee, and several " big. wigs, attracted
by the novelty Of the experiment. went to
the trial grounds at Woolwich to witness
the firing. The mule was backed up into
position, so that the muzzle Of the gun,
pointing over his tail was aimed at au
ear,hen mound. The committee decided
to fire it by slow match, and it was pre-
pared aud lighted. Hitherto the mule had
taken a rather sleepy interest in the pro
ceedugs. Somehow, the 6zzing Of the
match upon his back caused him to prick
up his ears, then lay them back, aqd fnally
to turn around. The eomWittee was
thunder struck. and sksdaddlsa ip every
direction. the Secretary thFey himself da'
on the ground. There was moment Of
agouizing suspspse-then bang. the shot
went rocheting 10 every direction, while
the vrstched mule turned complete som
srsaqlt 10 another direction.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

THE NATURE OF CATS. They are not
allies and companions, like dogs. They
make no attempt TO take part in human
affairs, as dogs do. They undertake no
responsibilities of guarding the house,
protecting the person, or joining in the
sports Of man. They will not disturb
themselves it burglars break into the
dwelling. or if violence assaults their pro-
tectors. They are not conservatives, like
dogs. curious Of suspicious characters, fur
ious against uninvitcd strangers. Nor are
they liberals, like dogs, in the welcome they
give to change, and the joy with which
they transfer themselves to fresh fields and
p!ccasures new. Like Galllco they care
for none Of these things, You will see
dogs full of pride at the accomplishment
of their little tasks. aud looking up to men
for recognition. But there is nothing of
this about the cat. She is as innocent Of
merit as if she had been brought Up u Cal
VaniSt.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

u We find this horrible story in the
Albany Democrat: The most rsvoltipa
case Of scandal Of which vq have any
knowledge is at present sgitatipg the peo.
pie Of this community. Il is rumored,
and With reasonable credibiity. too, tha,
a map who has for years resided about
eight piles east of this city, has been fol
some time past engaged IN incestuous 10.
tercoprse with his own daughter, aud that
as the fruits Of his crime have now become
too apparant for longer concealment he has
fed to parts unknown, leaving bis outraged
family and helpless victim to face the con.
sequences and bear the humiliation of his
almost unparalleled crime. This ieud has
for years been local preacher of some
emineuce in a respectable religious con.
gregation Of this vi,inity and has always
been . bright and shining light in the
councils of the "trooly loilH Of Linn
county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

A FACT NOT GENERALLY KNOWN
The origin Of the portrait Of the Goddess
Of Liberty upon our coins is Of great 10.
terest. Mr.. Spencer, the inventor OF
Sppencer's lathe, used BY the American
Rank Note Company, was the artist who
cut the 6rst die for our American coin.
He cut an exact medallion Of Mrs. Wash
ington, the wife of General Washington,
and the few first coins were struck with
her portrait. When General Washington
saw them he was displeased, and requested
the figure to be removed. Mr.. Spencer
altered the features little, and putting
cap upon her head called her tho ioddess
of Liberty. If future artists will bear
this ia mind, they will always take Mrs
Washiugtou's portrait for their guide when
wishing to produce the goddess.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06
,WHOLE NO. sos.
FASHION SoTps.
@SASs
Capes are the fashionable wrap.

Capes are the fashionable wrap.
Bows continue 10 favor for nameSt;pe
the hair.
PoloD.ises are Of medium length and
simple shape. !"
Gold and silver ars very mpch used Il
ornamentiog the hais. -
There r 40 allegation 10 eloats, either
10 shape or ornamept.
Black lace scarfs make pretty addi.
ton to the house toilet.
New neckties show broad stripes Of h.r-
monisng or contrasting eolors.
White silk ties are among the fsshiops.
able varieties Of neck ornaments. z
BOnnets are very elegant mclanres Of
faille aud satin, with flowers and festher.
Jackets, with or without sleeves, are
much worn; made Of velvet, cloth or cash.
mere.
The standard ruff Of white puslin, If.
ter repeated failures, has won the esteem
Of the fashionable world.
A fashionable caprice with evening dress
is to wear three or four bracelets on each
arm.
The best grace in dress j. perfect uatur-
alness. Art. however, must do something.
Therefore the most suitable colors should
bs chosed, apd suitable shapes for dresses.
Low neck dresses always lessen the height.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

PErIrIoS ro4 CoLoRED Blsuops.-
Ministers Of the Louisiana Conference
have prepared petition to the General
Conference, setting forth the largely in
creased membership Of the south the fact
thai other churches have colored Bishops
and ours none; that great advantages
would result to our work in the South il
one or more Bishops Of African decent
we're associated with the board Of Bishops
Of the methodist Episcopal church !; and
asking iu view of the facts that the General
Conference chooses from among our minis.
tors Of African decent. one or more holy
men fully qualified for the General Super.
iutendency, who shall be consecrated 70
the work and ministry Of Bishop 10 the
Methodist Episcopal Church. II viii BE-
much easier to grant this request at the
next General Conference, then it will b
four years hence, from the fact that q
comparative large number Of Bishops will
be elected now, and probably but few then
Poetic CAristios Adsecatf.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06
- The following are the leap year ball

~ The following are the leap year ball
room regulations established BY the Ladies'
Of St. Louis: Gentlemen are expected
to be as lady like as possible, therefore 20
gentleman will be allowed to enter the ball
room except on the arm Of his escort OF
one of the managers; no gentleman can
dance unless invited TO do 30 BY lady ;
no gentleman can enter the supper room
unless escorted by lady; the lady man-
ayers will SEQ that no gentleman i neg
lected."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06
A NATIONAL PARE.

The bill to set apart the region Of won.
ders ip Montana AZ national Park, has
passed both branches Of Congress. 1t is
claimed that no region 10 the world con-
tains an equal wealth Of natural curiosities.
The Helena (Montaua) Herald says that
the idea of a park was conceived by q. party
from that place who visited the wonder
and in 1868, and gave to the world the
first reliable reports concerning it. De.
scriptive letters were published by meln-
bers Of this party and we're widely circu.
lated by the press Of the country. These
excited not merely passing curiosity, but
created living, general interest that has
since received strength and larger proper
tious by the publication Of Lieu,eDant
Doane's official report to the War Depart-
meut Of the same expedition; followed, as
that was, by the expedition Of Professor
Hayden, during the last sun'mer, under
the patronage Of the Smithsoaian Institute,
with its fully appointed corps Of scientific
gentleman and distinguished astists, whose
reports have more than confirmed all de-
scriptions of former parties. Such, in
grief, has been the origin and progress Of
this project now about to receive definite
and permanent shape in the establishment
of NATIONAL Park. 1t will be park
worthy of the great Republic. 1t will
embrace about $500 square miles, and
include the canyon, the falls and lake Of
the Yellowstone, With score of other
magnificent lakes, the great geyser basin
of the Madison, and thousands Of mineral
and boiling springs. Should the whole
surface Of the earth be Cleaned, another
spot Of equal dimensions could not be
found that contains on such magnificent
scale oae half of tho attractions here
grouped together. Without a doubt the
Northern Pacific Railroad will have
branch track penetrating this Plutoniau
region, aud few seasons will pass before
excursion trains will daily be sweeping 10.
to this great park thousands Of the curioW
from all parts Of the world. A steamboat
will be plying upon the crystal waters Of
the Yellowstone Lake, and excited sports.
u,en will be decoying the speckled beauties
from its depths, or aiming for the swans,
geese. ducks or gulls that heretofore have
foated undisturbed upon its surface. The
Helena Herald advises those who would
look upon this scene 10 its wild primative
beauty, before art has practiced any Of its
tricks upon nature. to 60 soon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06
GATHERINGS BY THE wAYsIDE.

Ten million cows in the United States
"A Yankee runs steamboat on the
Ganges.
Migrants are becoming numerous ip
Portland.
Nails have advanced rs cents per
keg Wholesale.
An girls in Indiana are called Sissy
unless they weigh l75.
-Kalama, w. T., has sixteen ARRIVALS
and departures Of mails weekly.
One hundred years ago there we're
but four newspapers in America.
The Conscience Fund in the Treas.
ury at Washiugou nov amounts to $3.50,
In the Kentucky Legislature there
are fifty farmers out Of one hundred pem-
bers.
The sum Of ten thousand dollars is to
be appropriated to further immigration at
Victoria.
In Marysvillc, Ohio, robust German
woman supports herself iu luxury by driv-
ing dray.
The new Chicago Post Office is to be
3S6 feet long by 2}O wide, and is to be a
very fine edifce.
Over four thqEsand persons we're 10
the st. Patrick's procession at San Fran
cisco on the 18th.
AT Fairfield, Connecticut, carriages
are made entirely Of india rubber, except.
ing the axles and tires.
Fifty dollars is said to he the usual
fee for an organist in New York, to play
at fashionable church wedding.
The West Side predicts that the
wheat crop Of Y, if no very uufavorable
weather intervenes, will be the best Of all.
-Binghamptou, N. Y. with population
of twelve thousand, has just flushed a
high school building at u cost Of 100, 900.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Com.
pauy has purchased nearly one hundred
first class locomotives from one firm in
Philadelphia.
The Cincinnati Board Of Aldermen
propose to follow the excellent example Of
Cleveland, aud suppress the sale Of immor:
al publications in that city.
Memphis papers report steady nj.
grafton of negroes from the East to the
cotton, sugar and rice fields of the low
country Of the Mississippi aud Arkansas.
"A cannon hauled up from the bed Of
the Pepobscot, last summer, after sleep
Of ninety years, was used to fire salute
of thirty-seven guns at Bangor, Maine, on
Washiugtou's Birthday.
"A minister in Indiana became mixed
up in land speculations, aud announced to
his congregation that his text would be
found in "St. Paul's Epistle to the Corin-
thians, Section Four, Range Three West"
An Inherent church has been estab.
lished iu London. 1t is huge van on
wheels, aud holds forty persons. A
belfry is attached. The van is drawn
through the streets by eight horses, aud
halted every few blocks when congrega.
ton is gathered aud half hour's service
held. Salvation is now within the reach
of all.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

BILL TO LEGALIZE POLYGAMOUs MAR.
RIAGEs IN UrAn.-The bill introduced by
Hon. james G.. Blair, Of Missouri, to le.
galiye polygamous marriages 10 Utah, and
to dismiss certain prosecutions on account
of them, will be found below. 1t was
supported in an able and exhausiive speech
by Mr.. Blair:
A bill to legalize polygamous marriages in
the Territory Of Utah, aud to dismiss
prosecutions in said Territory on account
Of them.
BE it enacted by the Senate and Hoxse af
Representatives. of the United States Of
Awerica in Congress asfemhl<d, That all
marriages. solemnized in the Territory Of
Utah, under aud 10 accordance with the
rules aud regulations Of the Church Of
Christ or Latter day Saints, and children
born under such marriages, be, and the
same are hereby legaIized.
SEC. 2. That all prosecutions now pend
ing 10 any Of tho courts Of said Territory.
on account of such polygamous marriages,
Le, and the same are hereby, dismissed ;
aud the jurisdiction Of said courts over
such cases is hereby withdrawn; aud It is
hereby made the duty Of such courts to
dismiss all such prosecutions which haye
or which may hereafter be instituted, BY
indictment or otherwise, 10 fheir courts,
respectively.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

70 Creswell, the Postmaster General,
who has just issued proclamation forbid
ding letter carriers from putting letters
under doors and suggesting that people
should procure letter. boxes, is half owner
of letter-bux patent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

b0r An onterprising resident Of DETROIT
is taking orders for the dsigssy Of buck.
wheat cakes to families. The cakes are
to be delivered before breakfast, and are
to BE- furnished cheaper than they can be
manufactured ut home.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

~ Lato dispatches state that the
city u Hartford, Conn. has voted to give
$6oO,0QO for Trinity College grounds in
that City, intending to occupy the site foy
nev State House. Forty years ago The
college paid $4,000 fol tho lasd. It's val,
ue has increased nearly $4,000 for each
and every year siace the college has owned
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

q Lady Franklin has offered reward
Of g. ,OCO for the recovery of the records
of the Ere1us and Terror. supposed to
have been deposited ip King Williams
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

Nor AT ALL LIKE GRANT,-They have
a model city engineer out in St. Louis, as
witness the following note, sent by him to
~ city contractor, who sept him a present
on Christmas eve:
d "Deur Sir l thank you for the com.
pliment of Christmas gift of Q silver
fruit stand aud a silver berry spoon, sent
to my door Christmas eve, during my 1b-
sence. It was very much admired by
those who saw the costly gift but, sir.
you must permit me to return it to
you, believing it wrong to become the
recipient of presents from city contractors
while l am holding the position of City
Engineer. I cannot conscien,iou>ly com
pr"mise the administration which appoint.
ed me To office, or place myself under im.
plicit obligations to contractors doing work
for the city. Hoping that feeling Of
good fellowship may at all times exist. be-
tween US, / ap, dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
j. II. MOULToN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

nDr An Indianapolis newspaper says
that banquet in that city was commenced
with prayer by Rev. Emsley Hamilton,
WHISKY gaaser for the Sixteenth Dis.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

o. The Wesiern Union Telegraph
Company have agreed with t..s Govsra-
ment to telegraph for the Department. at
the following rates: Ooe. cent for each
circuit Of $50 miles or fractional part
thereof, rot counting date or place wheye
m sssage is fled.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

~ The Ereming Wisconsin, (RadicaD
,deprecltes the interference Of Office. holders
in the approaching State Convention, aud
says that the too great use Of the party
whip will prove the inevitable ruin OF the
Republican party.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

ncr> IT, Nn.sIa n.:c u ~.

A0- The Norihera Pacific Railroad
Company has awarded the contract far
putting in the docks at Duluth. This
work will take 10000 piles and over IL.
100000 feet Of timber, besides 40 immense
amount Of iron and stone, 6nd cagP9t N
sQmpleted in less thar two yeau,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

16r The National Lifebcst Association
Of England has Aest of two hundrsa
and thirty lifsboass. and Fescues every
year about eight HUNDRED shipvrscksd9
persons. .
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

A RADICAL OPINION If any man liv-
ing or dead, was capable of estimating the
character Of Grants Administration. re.
marks the Detroit Uninn, it was Senator
Grimes OF Iowa. Three days before his
death said to an army officer: "Grant's
Administration is The most contcn,I tib G
in imbecility aud most scandalous in cor,
ruption which has ever oppressed the
American people or disgraced the Ameri
can Government" Senator Grimes was
one of the few honest Republicans who
dared to do right regardless of party dcta-
tion. His independence and incorrupti,
bilty was strikingly illustrated by his vote
against the impeachment of Andrew John.
s,n. when to do SO was to brave the ndiy.
nation of every miscreant in his party
Few men would have the courage to thus
run counter to so large a majority of the
party who placed him in power; and the
words of such u man, uttered so nearly the
grave, are invested with potency aud So.
lemnity that does not belong to the utter,
ances of the ordinary run Of time serving
politicians.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

F The minister who divides A;s dis
courses into too many heads viii find il dit.
6cult to procure attentive sars for I'll ~
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

e A Chicago papsr says good deal
Of our religion is simple starch. That's
the reason il washes out Of some folks "a
easily. u
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

~ A wise man has said Though :
man without money is poor, : man With
nothing but money sshll poorer
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

~ Never owe any man more thar yog
arc able to pay, and allow 40 man Il ou1
you more than you are able 10 Iose.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

r. visalia California. 4 Is have ! ~
paper, entitled the 0aI LesE Il will ~
edited By two ladies ''IH
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

- A goose has 'nanJ qyilla, ~ n N
thor can pake : goose u hiMsSl Qle
only one quill. n n N
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

u A man recently dad IL Whselial.
West Virgins, who for sixtsea Jeass M
net slept iuside house. &
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

u The ballot that it is proposed to
Introduce in England will be quite another
thing from the tickets which are polled ia
this country. According IA ths ballot bill,
It will consist OF piece of paper with the
names "apd inscriptions" Of sll the can.
didates printed on i. This viii be stamped
or otherwise marked with an official mark. /.
aud given to the voter. He will thel
scratch off the names Of the candidate OF
candidates for whom he does not wish to
vote, and then fold it up so that the nams
cannot be seen. In that form he will cx-
hibit to the officer presiding the back oe
the piece Of paper, 10 show that ii bear,
the ofhci4l park, after which he will place
it in clossd boz. i is not obvious what
object it is proposed to gain BY this systsm.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

Gky" Blanks, bill-i,cnds, cards, circulars,
catalogues, bills of fare, postets, programmes,
pamphlets, ETC., printed at reasonable rates
OrrIcE-Corner of Second and Washington
Streets.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

~ Russia has recently organised df
teen thousand public SCHOOLS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06

E Seven young women in Iowa have
started mandatory Of bed.quilts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-06
Advertising Natess

fi,ch al itiOnal insertion. ........... ..... 90
Business Cards, per quarter ..... .......... %
A liberal deduction will he made in IA
,yor ofthose who advertise four squares, or up
wards, by the year.
ETls~ Legal notices viii! be CHARGE to the
attorney or officer authorizing their insertion.
my" Advertisements sent from n distance,
and transient notices, must be accompanied by
the cash
Ray Announcements If births, marriages
and deaths inserted free of charge.
Es1y" Obituary notices, or poetry" append
ed to marriages or deaths, will be charged one
half our regular advertising rates. We will
nc: hereafter deviate from this ruie