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From the San Francisco CALL
ssDear Father, Come Home. >,

Postmaster Billings, of Santa Clara, has
received the following letter. 1t tells its
own story:
To the Postmaster Of Santa Clara:
VIII you be so kind as to inquire if there
is such a man as George Ray in your city;
or where he is if he has left Santa Claral
He is about thirty-seven years old, dark
eyes and hair, not very tall, and is a car
penter by trade. BE is my dear father, and
we have not heard from him for more than
two years. Ma is left with five children,
and am the oldest, and am fourteen years
old. Sometimes ma thinks he is dead; but
dreamed the other night that he came
home to us, and it has made me. think so
much about him that / cannot help writing
to you, for cannot give up all hopes. OIL
dear Mr.. Postmaster, will you do this favor
for poor homeless girlg and you shall have
many warm thanks. If you can see him or
hear where he is, will you be so good as to
send him this letter? win you please an
swers Yours, truly.
Ny DEAR, DEAR PA.-How can tell you
how sad my heart is while / write you, not
knowing whether you are dead or alive. Do
you love US any mOrel Why is It that we do
not here from you any more2 If you are
sick and discouraged, we viii try to help
you come home, and then we will work and
take care Of you. Oh how hard it is to live
as we do now that the children are all sep
arated Willie is in the State Reform
School in Lancaster, in this State. and ma
does not have to pay his board 4 man in
Berlin has adopted frankie as his daughter,
and a rich farmer in the country has Libbie
as his child, and Henry is at Fredericksburg.
am working for wages in small family IN
Massillon. Ma has learned the dressmaker's
trade, and sews by the day in this city, and
helps me all she can. She has been work
ing in Fulton for the last two weeks, and
viii be there some time. II is hard to have
no home, no pa to love us; and oh, pa, do take
pity on as, and come back We viii all
receive you with open arms. And how
happy we win be to have you with rs, as
you have been once. Oh, pa, do write and
tell as II you love Us still. Your sorrowful
daughter, EsnLA 4. RAY.
MassiIlon. stark county. Ohio
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posinosters. millcls. pnciicine rhy sicians
and attorneys At law; al members u 0f-
ganlzed ire companies actively engaged "a
the performance Of their duties.
SIC >. That an act entitled can act
iurtn er regulating juries. approved Dccem-
Der !, 1871, and all other acts and parts Of
acts IN conflict with this act. be and the
same are hereby repealed.
SEC. 10 That this act take effect ana
be IN force from and after its passage.
Passed May 10, 1873.
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ALOFT


Harry was piqued, if nothing more. He
could not make Mabel out, as he expressed
it. Whenever Mr.. Higgins came, which
was not often, she would put herself on her
best behavior; but with all her Difference,
she never seemed to talk with that gentle
man to any great extent, and he never
sought to draw her into conversation. In
fact, Harry thought the man stood in awe of
her superior learning, and preferred to talk
with her father, the old captain. Harry
was puzzled, and moreover he was troubled,
fact which, with all his nonchalance Of
manner, he was wholly unable to conceal
from Kate's sharp eyes.
Walking out with Mary Jane one after
noon, he went into the orchard, when she,
turning sharply on him, asked if he could
climb.
Certainly can. Can yougn
ssYou know can. am a country girl.
Get up in that tree, and / will follow you.
Theresa cool shady seat on that big limb,
and we can have a nice quiet chat before
you so, for Kate tells me you have de-
termined to go back to New York next
week.
Eyes, y said he, seating himself and Assist
ing her to a perch beside him, s'my work
wants me, and begin to want my work
again. Ihave done literally nothing since
came West.
Except to romp with your tom-boy of
cousin. That yon have done thoroughly, as
can testify. How do wish could 90
with You and see the great cityl Would
you believe it, ! never saw larger town
than Greensburgf
s'Why can't you 60 Mabels I'm sure
nothing would delight Kate and mother
more. .
..And how about yourself, Mr.. Harry
You would scarcely enjoy the introduction
Of your half-civilized, sun-burned cousin
among the fine ladies Of your society, I
fear
your mouth is too pretty, Mabel, to talk
50 nauChtily. You know you are the only
woman
cook at that pretty red bind. Isn't he
q beauty. No. I was jesting Harry. Of
course. Kate has worried me half 70 death
% 90 with her. and should dot. you may
- s1re, only for my engagement with Mr.
Higgins
Harry was not accustomed to swear, but
the mental ejaculation with which he
Frctted this remark would have shocked
.Iat1l had i been spoken. Aloud he said
You are engaged 70 him, thcnl Kate
told me 50, but hardly found It possible to
believe e.
and why not, prsyl7
.Wel. can hardly 2y. He s. & very
uorthv man. no doubt. hut certainly he
hardy xour equal and While hone ror
NAV be happy his wife,
sIhal no1 yoe teki ann rot r.
ms O. n'eIIs II ror. ezn I merely ',lc.iss
1n cn Ie Ill1 ls cli1r t
enI loe mass knew .asI ~ VII. m
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IN mRIEORIAM.

How truly has It been said Of man, ''Ihou pendulum
'iIGlxt smile and tear and how often are We I'M
pressed with the truth we know not what day may
bring forth.
Little did we think when we imprinted the parting
as upon the baby lips Of Little Alice, only daughter
81 Captain y G. and Mrs. Cain Of Bastrop Texas, that
"a the midst Of orr gayeat moments, when the light
laugh and pleasant jest passing from lip 70 lip ana
ofheaFs too joyous 70 be mindful OF earths tears that
the laugh would be suddenly stayed the heart sink with
untold grief BY the sad tldngs that on our return 70
Iastrop our dear little pet Would greet "a no more
that never again would the little paterng feet bear the
loved form 20 our embrace.
Little Alice was but babe, scarce two summers had
crowded with flowers her young life; yet so closely
she ontwined amid the chords OF our affection,
that many long years win pass er the memory OF her
bright SMILE sunny eyes, and baby prntte shall depart
from as nor give to another the place she
held within our hearts. BereaVed parents, beloved
friends, We can only weep with you. Oh!
that we could give comfort TO your wounded
Spirits could pour balm upon your crushed
hearts, only repeat % you the sweet words OF
4l o hath said suffer little children TO come unto
me- He, only can comfort you, look to him, FOR
He gave lie took. He can restore,
He dooth an things well"
She cannot return TO us, but we may 60 70 her, and
ia the ftBrghf Beyond" where now her baby fingers
touch The golden herps and her infant tongue joins
the loud haiieDjahs, Little Alice with many loved
and gone before, viii be first TO greet rs.
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EXTRACT FROM KArE,s JOURNAL.

July III do believe Harry is in love.
He talks of nothing but Mabels engage
ment, I" as if it were his own death-warrant.
If he is in love with the GIRL all the pow
ers can't keep him from telling her so,
and if he does that how 1 win laugh at him |
No, l won't, either, poor, dear boy, for he
needs wife, and ought to fall in love.
But then Mabel is engaged, - my lord, so
you had better beware.
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QUUmrT's DmLIaH1
PRICE, 81 PER HOTTIE, or g Tor as.
Sold BY DruggIsts Generally throuehons
the United States.
Prepared by w. H UTT, 81. q,
Is& 90 Piatt 81, New york.
STRONG TESTIMONY.
~ ~ 81. -.

MONTGOMERY Co. n. G.. Sept. Il, i1a.
DR.. W. II. Tut
Sir-Please accept the heartfelt thanks OF amnI1fr
who was well nigh driven 10 despair BY the sad coni
ton Of an only child. Ny little boy has been afflicted
with scrOfula. since his BIRTH and after irving
every remedy that was recommended end several nI5-
sleians had pronounced him past al hope accident.
ally heard Of your sarsaparla and Queene pcIiE1i I
but must confess with very little faith. H1 h1r
taken nine OF the bottles yon sent me. aud happy
Hove by the time he takes the dozen be win De perfectly
restored 70 health III has gained flesh. has ino ~
petite and walks two miles 70 school frhHI
always remember you with gratitude.
ANN MURRAY.
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EXTRACTS FROM HARRY's JOURNAL.

july Al do not see why should care,
but have been very much annoyed since
Kate told me to-day that Mabel is engaged
to that great, hulking, seven-feet-long Hig-
gins who was here last night. do not care
for the girl, of course, and am told that
Higgins is a kindhearted fellow, go I sup
pose the match is a good one; but it does
seem pity that she should throw herself
away on such great brute.
July 16.-I cannot understand Kate. l
was talking with her to-day, and spoke of
Mabel's engagement. When 1 said it was
burning shame, she laughed very inappro-
priately, and said / seemed ''exercised''
about it. Now, hate that peculiarly fem
mime expression, and dislike to be laughed
at when l am talking seriously. Hang me
if haven't half a mind to try my hand at
the handsome rival business, and see if /
can't spoil Higgins prospects for him.
Pshal what nonsensei am not marrying
man. and besides Mabel is rude country
girl-no she is not rude; but then I-ohl
nonsensel
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Tim SPIRIT Of improvement stl has possession Of
on ilrcns No less than eight hne stone and brick
stores arc IL pfoccss OF erection on the Avenue and
roc1n street. and as to the buildings going up else.
ahele the number Is not known, but would be sur
nIlsinr
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Tina case Of Judge Nancy against the judges Of the
Supreme Court occupied the time Of the latter yester
day and the dag before. This absurd, II not crazy,
man actually brings action at seguin, against the
Judges Of the Supreme Court for contempt Of his
court IN having him arrested last year, and sues ont
warrant for their arrest to answer the charge
ms case was brought before the supreme Court on
Tuesday, and was postponed to yesterday, when the
court took into consideration whether snch extra
ordinary process could issue. Certainly Judge Nancy
L. -..nnnl.l
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Weandarsland that party Of moneyed men have
taken into consideration the purchase OF McArdle's
''Isc at ihe Wiidernessn We hope So and that they
nay ultimately retain It IN some way at this place.
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y has BEEN sarfe.icd that subscriptions BE opened
toward purchasing fcArdles aLcc e fhe Wilderness.
Sc ihinly pian good one. and hopeitwl Be acted
upon ~ once Wedoslre. o. account Of tie historical
re.efd that the piece stay IN Texas
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COMPLAINTS arc being made Of dun times. but the
merchants are doing three or four times the business
hey ia ibe same time las, year Nary firms have al
most closed oat TIE large stocks they laid in this
summers
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DnoernD Last evening about haif-Iaai Elk Arthur
saiof aesd aIrieen son q ~. =. VI suior, while
n company aiih some d is companions, vent 70 the
river 81 TIE foot d the Avenue 70 take SWIM and By
,sefeni Arihnr slipped on . rock and fen into the
river and vas drowned IT'S supposed be was stunned
h tie fan. mo body was Immediately recovered.
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YEsrEnDAx judgment was obtained IN the United
States District Court against Mr.. de Normandie for
zoo Tor amounts due the Postoflce Department, ac
cumulating against him while postmaster at this place
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Arslig FznAnE 5NsTITuTE-We have heretofore
called attention 20 the excellence Of the above insitu
non. and L gives % pleasure 10 speak Of II again,
1re Shepherd and Miss Bacon, the estimable ladies
- established 4 have lived amons us in the capacity
b, teachers for over two years, and as such and a.
ladies' WHO not only benefit but adon society they are
wen known. They are true representatives Of the
rDd Dominion. that State which has given 20 many
noble men and women TO the land. This much we
deea appropriate 70 state nregard 70 the ladies' who
We hope VII excuse IN making thus free with their
character and history. But parents who entrust their
dsnehfcn to the guidance Of others, especially
when the moulding Of character is concerned,
desire % know something more than that
lhcsc guardians are good teachers or good
d|sipIinanans. Ia this instance the public
know them WELL and We feel no hesitaney in saying that
they are most highly appreciated, and In remarks
we vel know. too, that but feebly represent the
opneh o. those In our midst interested in the cause
oflducailon We feel pride in the existence Of the
Auslin Female Institute and feel assured that when
The next session opens on the first Monday Of Sep
tombcr the esteemed ladies wD have It in charge, win
meet with the increased patronage they fully deserve
All the higher branches with modern and ancient IAN
euoees, VIZ be ably Taught.
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rn In'y 90 ls,1 a. lhcrcsdcncc OF the brides "a
It1r nsaI fielVIlIe. hv Rev Vim. Brush ID D. 81 the
81 3 Chrlrh. Walter Cnstard % Miss Martha Town.
Ind AeIh 81 tn same place
Tar local cdiorn not being on hand. We prepare 10
a. cslaan aficf the latest ana most improved style.
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W. have 20 note asIiehf adFance in state warrants
Esrybody s. anxious - invest uouey IN them AZ pre-
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TIM Federal Jurors were all discharged yesterday.
The term Of the court win therefore soon expire.
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local Matters.

Tr1fttr ofIesnoo1 We babe Captain + J. Clark
good ~ lt prior % h'. departure Tor tic irontie-.
cepisn Clark has ben ordered % Port Clark where
WI probably see mole active service than % this
place. We coneraluiale those among whom be goes IN
che teQuis'fIoa u gentleman and good officer,
sts. during four years. residence a. post
4sarlelnasfel has conducted himself q aI times IN
r1ch manner e. % gain lhc confidence and friend
ship o. az who came IN contact With him. Captain
cak e no politician. bat simply an army oieef and
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A ssIGEEEs NOTICE OF HIS Ap-
IA PoINT3IENT.
Form No. ~, sec. IA. g. c. co. p. As.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR TIE WESTERN DISTRICT OF
TEXAS
In the matter Of John & az. P. Waller. Bankrup,s
In bankruptcy.
TO WHOM IT NAY CoNCERN-The UNDERSIGNED
hereby gives notice q bis election a. assirncc OF
the estate Of John E. 4 J. P. Walker Of Guadalupe
county, State Of Texas, within said district who have
been sdindged hankrupts upon their petition. by
the District Court Of said district
Dated Anstin, the 9Th day Of July A. D. 1SsS.
A. p. WOOLDRIGE
luiylO wdI Assignee. etc
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MARRIED.

Tsnr Il .si much activity among parties ia search
ol elalo Usr1anis
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These remedies are for southern use, ana
are truly called
SOUTHERN REMEDIES.
~ Dealers in medicine throughout the interior
should get supply Of Dr. Elof's Southern Remedies
and ofier them TO their customers IN preference 10
those manufactured At the North are Intended for
Northern diseases and exported South on specnlafon
Telegraph
~ II every family would keep on hand supply Of
kiilots Southern Remedies, ready for use when re.
CURED cases Of protracted sickness and heavy doc
'of oli's mign1 frequently be asoiced.--Iimes
w. II. ELIOT,
No. IS Main street
Houston. Texss.
For sale By Druggl.s. generally through
sepssws
:. K n-nHESSr w. HUTorss
Ne HHESNF . HuT0HISs'
successor. to W. ,. Hu,sh,n.,
rnAskrn STREET. HOUSTON Texas
Wholesale Dealer. IN Domestic and Imported
DAY GOODS,
noOra
sHoEs
HATS
NOTIONS,
ne, ne.
As-a'sns-l.a
Houston city and Eursks nIrIs Goods
cs.--Hr IN p-sss -. zs~ast
sHEETnes AND sHmrNes
mcKoRIEs
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Forn No. y, Sc. =. 9. c. 60. ?. As.
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In the matter Of John + ar. waller. Bmkrp,
In hani-rnnfrv
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Texns AntI-BnIous pms.

cure for bilious fever, constipation OF the bowels
headache, dyspepsia, liver complaint, etc. At cents
per box.
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VIII afford Immediate relief Cure guaranteed II
used as directed. Price 80 cents a box.
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As Alternative is unequaed BY any othcr prepare.
tion recommended for enlarged Spleen inactivity Of
the liver, debility, prostraton from chs fever ETC.
Price IS cents and $50 bottle.
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Headache, Pain IN the Shoulders. Dizziness. e1ai
Eruptons Of the Stomach, Bad Taale ID TIE Mouth.
bilious Attacks Palpiiaiion 81 the Heart, Pain Cd II
Region Of he Kidneys DcspondencY and Gloon and
forebodlngs Of Evil, all Of which afe TIE oGspdnto
a Diseased Liver.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-08-29
OBITUARY.

Died, at the residence of his mother, Mrs
AMANDA MATTHEWS, August Goth, 1873, of
consumption, HENRY MATTHEW'S, in the
22d year of his age.
In his manners he was modest, unpretentious
and courteous, in disposition, amiabe, kind
and affectionate. Fidelity to duty, and honor
and integrity were also characteristics of his
blameless life. He performed all duties devolv-
ed upon him honestly and faithfully. He was
kindly spoken of by all-highly and favorably
by those who had opportunities to judge of and
know his merits. He bore, with becoming for
titude and patience, his sickness and sufferngs
and was perfectly resigned to his fate. The
faithful minister who attended him spoke of his
resignation and innocence. Though snatched
away, early in life, from the tender endear-
ments of his earthly home, from those bound to
him by the hottest ties of affection, from those
endeared to him by fond association, still it is
consoling to believe that he was better prepar-
ed to meet his God than if he had lived longer,
heset with the strong temptations of vain and
wicked world. Scarcely had the fond mother
and brothers recovered from the grief at the
death of an affectionate son and brother, ere
they were called upon to mourn the loss OF
another; but they mourn not as those without
hope, for they have the consoling thought and
well-founded assurance that their loss is his
gain-gain, imperishable and eternal, of joy,
happiness and peace forever.
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A New Gift Enterprise.

From time immemorial men have been
found in all parties who could be influence
ed by pecuniary considerations to sacrifice
principle. But these men, unless utterly
reckless, have always disguised their mo-
-tives, and put on show of honesty fpur-
pose.
But the "party of progress" no longer
think it necessary to disguise the motives
of those who would leave their long tried
friends and join the ranks of the patriotic
Ofhce-seeker. A writer in the last South
Maryload Republican openly offers a bride
to Democrats to abandon their cherished
principles and vote solely with q view OF
getting office. The writer in addressing
Democrats uses language that is an insult
to honesty. He says: Scan every Demo
crat. combined, in the county, control a
81 200 office under the General Govern
ment9 / will answer no. Thousands OF
such positions now await you. All you
require is the endorsement of the leading
men of the Republican party" Such an
offer will be spurned by every man who
values his character, and cherishes the sa,
cred right to vote his honest sentiments
Democrats must get the reimbursement o.
the leading men of the Republican party9'
To what complexion have we come at last
Marlborough Gazette. 80
I'VE have it from undoubted authority
that certain "leading man of the Repub
ican party" from lower Maryland has beer
literally beseiged, by hundreds of appli
cants for endorsements" or recommends
lions to fill some fifty or sixty offices, fol
which there were probably thousands o
applicants from different sections of thu
State. This will in part account for Sc
many disappointments-outsideof Ger
tain family circle-in Charles county,
Thousands of $1,000 positions, indeed
It is deceitful bride to tempt "bread anc
butter" men.-ED. TIMES. ..,
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The Farmers and the Republican Party.
:. The Republicans begin to show their
teeth at the farmer movement in the West
and to denounce it as in the Democratic in
terest, thus unwittingly announcing that
the movements Democratic in its character
to the degree that it is in direct and dead
ly opposition to the principles and prac-
tees of the Republican party. The Utica
Herald, which has been insisting that the
Democratic party is dead, declares that the
Farmers Convention recently held in Iowa
"was composed of delegates mainly Dem
ocrats.'". 1t comes to this conclusion from
the platform adopted, for it says: "No
one else could have penned the thrusts" at
the measures of the Republican party
No question but that there is remarka-
BILE concurrence of principle and sentiment
between the Democratic party and the
farmers of the West. The latter are crying
out against the expressions and usurpa-
lions of Republican rule for the last twelve
years, and now witness and undergo the
evils which the Democracy believed and
said would follow from that rule That
the farmers movement is antagonistic to
the Republican party on almost every pub
lie question is plainly evident to all who
have observed their action. It is not Re-
publican, but made to put down modern
bogus Grant and Butler Republicanism.-
It opposes all monopolies; so does the Dem
ocratic party. It opposes the use of the
Government and it's legislation for the bene-
fit ola few at the expense of the whole peo-
pie; so does the Democratic party. 1t ia
vors repeal of our protective tariff, with
its system of high duties on many things,
and would levy taxation for taxes only by
low duties on few things so does the Dem
ocratic party. I opposes the exercise OF
doubtful powers by public officials, wheth-
fer executive, legislative, or judicial, and
whether of the general or State govern
ments, and it favors strict constitution OF
of the Constitution. In this they are in
accord with the Democracy and in direct
Opposition to the teachings and practices
OF the Republican party and its National
Administration. The movement is not only
timely, but an important one to the future
welfare and prosperity of the country. 1t
awakens the yeomanry of the nation to an
interest in public affairs, and farmers are
a class of men whose mere class interests
concur with those which promote the peace,
prosperity, and growth of the whole coun-
try and of all classes. What is more, the
the farmers movement is removing the
mask from the face of the Republican lea
ders, compelling them to throw off their
disguise and to appear in their true light.
We hail the movement, therefore, as not
only timely. but fraught with great good
/ to the nation.-N Y World.