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Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
Life Among the Arabs.

We went to an Arab wedding, writes
q correspondent, and as both the fami-
lies were rich, the dresses and jewels
worn by the ladies were most splendid.
The bride herself-a poor little thing OF
fourteen-looked anything but happy,
seated on cushion on the floor, while
her mother and a professional dresser
painted, powdered, and gilded her face,
plated her hair, and then dressed her
up in costly clothes, with all the family
jewels heaped upon her. All the time
her toilet was going on, three frightful
negresses played and sang wild Arab
music close to the brides ear, and
others, down stairs, uttered the curious
cry of Joy which is sort of trill on one
high note. Little garlands of white
jessamine blossoms were given to every
one, and when all was ready she was
led to her husband, who was awaiting
her in another room. He was a very
ugly man, more than twice her age, and
when the poor little bride saw him, she
burst into tears in most pitiful way.
We wished very much that an artist
could have been with US, for there were
so many beautiful Arab ladies sitting
round on divans and cushions but as
no man except near relation may see
q woman unveiled, our wish was vain
one. On our way downstairs after the
wedding, we saw the servants of the
household seated in ring on the floor,
eating from one large dish of CONSCIOUS
sou, which is the principal food of the
Arabs; it is made of the emoule OF
Algerian hard wheat, and if only mixed
with good butter it is very nice to eat.
But what the Arabs generally give us is
made with bad butter, and it is almost
impossible to swallow it, however much
we may wish to please the kind giver,
who stands close by, urging us to eat
more, and almost forcing it into ones
mouth in his hospitality. Matters were
not mended by friend of mine, who
dexterously conveyed the rancid NOR
sells into handkerchief on her lap; for
as in q hasty search for coppers the
contents of the handkerchief were scat
tered over the upturned faces of an ex.
pectant crowd, it must somewhat have
diminished the satisfaction which hel
apparent good appetite had afforded
her host.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
Lanterns In China.

A Chinaman and his lantern are in
separable. Let him start upon an
errand which is likely to occupy him
until sunset, and his lantern will be the
first article that he lays his hands on to
carry with him. Even on the brightest
moonlight night he considers it his duty
to provide himself with artificial light,
and it is q curious sight, at large fire
at night, to see the crowds which fill the
streets, every man with his lantern held
aloft, although the practice owes its
rise, no doubt, to the absence Of any
system of public lighting for the streets
and highways. The lantern has none
the less its uses in daylight !; suspended
over doorways and along the fronts OF
shops, it declares the surname of the
proprietor within in huge characters,
and no respectable domicile is without
one. Indeed, all lanterns, whether
carried in the hands or otherwise, are
inscribed with the surnames of their
owners, so that while walking the streets
of night, man can always discern
that his friend Jones or Robinson is
approaching long before his figure is
discernible. Official persons show their
titles on their lanterns, not their names,
rule which is frequently abused by
vagabonds, who have only to show q
lantern inscribed "The Magistrate" to
be able to extract money from the weak
or unwary. Wealthy families and Off
cials affect the large globular lantern,
tbe common classes q smaller one of
cylindrical shape. The characters are
always inscribed in red or black paint,
save in time of mourning, when blue is
employed. Lanterns form an important
adjunct in all professions, idolatrous,
hymeneal, and funereal and on such
occasions the larger the lantern the more
imposing is the effect considered.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
F1sH.-If YOU want the best of an

F1sH.-If you want the best of any
grades, put up expressly for family use, and sent
directly from the Fish Houses in which they
are landed from the vessel Tin eighths, quarters.
halves, and whole barrels, or in packages as
small as 25 lbs, J and those that are not mixed
with old rusty. strong, or poor in quality, as is
the case with a large part sold by local dealers,
send for price list of Mackerel. Goldfish, Pollock.
Smoked and Dried Halibut, Fins. Tongues and
Sounds, Salmon, Herring &c. Directions for
selecting the best, keeping the year round, and
cooking in all styles, sent FREQ with circular, by
enclosing stamp for return postage. 1sA.c
HALE, Fish Merchant, Newburyport, Mass
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
Not Here, But There.

I have no doubt that pulmonary con-
sumption, like all other chronic dis
eases, is the result of low vitality, and
not the cause of it. People feel their
skeleton legs, and then, putting their
hands upon their chests, they exclaim,
"Here it is! Here is all my trouble!
This is what is killing me!'
Ny house has recently been troubled
with drain odor 1t came from hole
in the drain, filled the whole basement
story, and finally made its way through
a small opening in the ceiling into the
room above, to the infinite disgust of a
lady with sensitive nose. This lady
made great fuss, and called in the
neighbors to serve on q smelling COM
mittee. The committee, by carefully
following their noses, soon found the
opening from which the sickening odor
came. As soon as / returned they ran
to me, and said,
"Come, we have found it,"
"Found what? ?" I asked.
They explained, and then hurried me
to the hole in the floor, and said,
Put your nose in that hole, and you
will see where the trouble is"
did as I was directed, and agreed
with them that the odor came through
that opening. But knowing the con-
stitution of the house, said at once,
"The whole basement is full of this
disgusting STENCIL" Running down
stairs I found that the atmosphere of
the basement was perfectly sickening.
While looking for the opening in the
drain the ladies called me up stairs, and
urged that should stick my nose in
the hole again, for there the trouble was,
they were sure. So vibrated between
looking for the hole in the drain below
and smelling at the hole above, theladies
meantime insisting that the hole should
be stopped up or some carboic acid
poured down.
But these ladies were quite as wise as
the doctor who thinks he finds in q small
hole in the lung the cause of debility,
emaciation and final death. 1t is only
the place where the disease shows itself.
-Dto Let0ts.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
Boys Names.

As general rule, people give names
without knowing or caring what they
signify. For the amusement of curiosi-
ty hunters we have collected small
list of masculine names, with their def
milton:
George-Husbandman.
Albert-Nobly bright.
Benjamin-The son of the right hand.
Charles-Strong and valiant.
Richard-Great heart.
Herbert-Glory of the army.
William-Helmet of resolution.
Frederick-Rich peace.
Hugh-High, lofty.
Isaac-Laughter.
Patrick-Nobleman.
Robert-Famous in council.
Edward-A truth keeper.
Edwin-Wins all hearts.
Joseph-He trusts in God.
Gilbert-Light of many.
Samuel-Called of God, answer OF
prayer.
Frank-Indomitable, self-will.
Henry-A hero.
Thomas-A sun god.
JohnLGracious in the sight OF the
Lord
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
A CURE FOR
CoNSUNIPTION.

For the cure OF this distressing disease there has
been no medicine yet discovered that can show
more evidence Of real merit than ALIENS LUNG
BALSAM. This unequaled expectorant for curing
Consumption, and all diseases leading to II, such
as affections OF the throat, lungs and all diseases
OF the pulmonary organs, is introduced to the sui
fering after fits merits for the cure Of such
diseases have been fully tested by the medical
faculty The Balsam is consequently, recommends cd
by physicians who have become acquainted with
fs great success.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

The London newspapers tell us that
on a recent occasion, when the impor-
tant questions of financial expenditures
and national defence were before the
House of Commons, only eleven of the
six hundred and fifty members were
present. For long time, they add,
the Minister of War was the only mem
Der of the government present, while
the opposition was represented only by
two members.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

DIR. A. johnson, one of the most
successful practitioners Of his time invented
what is now called Johnson's Anodyne Liniment.
The great success of this article in the cure OF
Bronchitis and all diseases Of throat and lungs,
will make the name Of johnson not less favor
ably, if less widely known, than that Of Louis
NAPOLEON Com
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

THOUSANDS die every winter of Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Diptheria. and lung fever,
hound and Tar, given in time, would have
saved from q premature grave. Crittenton's,
9th avenue. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in minute
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

THOUSANDS OF PROMISING YOUTHS
Of both sexes, 20 down to untimely graves, from
general debility and weakness, who might be
saved by fortifying their systems with Iron:
Tho Peruvian Syrup is an Iron Tonic prepared
expressly to supply this yitalizing element, and
is the only preparation of iron that will assimi-
late at once with the blood-Conl.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

SORE THROAT, CoUGH, Cold and
similar troubles, if suffered to progress, result
in serious pulmonary affections, oftentimes in
durable. "Bro,cn's Bronchial Troches" reach
directly the seat Of the disease, and give almost
instant relief Com
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

CHAPpEp HANDS, face, rough skin, pim-
pies, ringwom, salt-rheum, and other cutaneous
affections cured, and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the JUMPER TAR Soar, made
by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co., New York. Be
certain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, made by
us, as there arc many limitations made with
common tar which are worthless.-Con-
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

The public are hereby assured,
through the columns Of this paper, that Parsons
Purgdtire Pills contain no injurious principle
but that they may be administered to children
and the most weak and shattered constitutions
in small doses, with great certainty Of success
-IOn
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Cn1srApoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE
stands unrivaled and alone. It's merits have
been so universally acknowledged that it would
be q supererogation to descant on them any
further-nothing can beat it.-Con.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Many of the Congressman whom the
people have given leave to stay at home
are asking the President for chance to
90 abroad.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Faces INSTANT RELIEF has stood
twenty years test is warranted to give irnnse-
diose relief 10 all Rheumatic, Neuralgic, Head,
Ear, and Back aches, or money yrefunded-O0ks.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17
WHAT THE DOCTORS SAY

prs. Wilson q Ward, physicians and druggists,
Aliens Lung Bdlsan, and It sells rapidly. We are
practicing physicians. rs we'll as druggists, and
tako pleasure in recommending great remedy,
such as we know this to be-"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Dr. Lloyd, OF Ohio, surgeon in the army during
the war, from exposure, contracted consumption:
He saws: AZ have no hesitancy in stating that IL
was by tho use OF your Lung Balsanl that am now
alive and enjoying good health"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Nathaniel Harris, Of Middleberry, VT, says 81
have no doub II will soon become classical RENE
dial agent for the Of all diseases OF the Throat
Bronchial Tubes and Lungs"
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

The flowers are but the earth viviaed.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Lung Complaints, Bronchitis, Asthma, &C., are
speedily relieved and taken in time, permanent
ly cured by DR.. Jayne's Expectorant. You will ind
1t also certain remedy for Coughs and Colds.
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Amos woolly, NJ. D., OF Kosciusca Co., Ind, says
| For three years past have used AHen's Lung
Balsam extensively in my practice, and am salts
hed there is no better medicine for lung diseases
In use.n
Beaufort Republican. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1871-1873, 1873-04-17

Physicians do not recommend q medicine which
has no merit. What they say about
ALIENS LUNG BALsAM
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21

Two years rapidly passed, and Miss Hat
tie was still an inmate of Clover Dale-be-
loved by each and every one. The chill
dren respected her so highly that one word
of command was sufficient. In all their
plays she engaged, and finally they could
go no where or have no enjoyment, unless
shared by Miss Hattie. She had just i'll
formed them that in two weeks she would
leave them to visit her sister and Aunts.
"Oh, do not leave us, dear Miss Hattie.
You cannot go to your home in the South,
you know, for you told us nothing was left
upon the farm but the walls of your once
happy dwelling. Mamma says you must
stay with u.s." chimed in the three little
musical voices, whilst Airline sat gazing
pensively upon the countenance Of Miss
Hattie, and finally said,
"Miss Hattie, do believe you are going
to be married, for you will not promise to
return in the Fall. l know Mr.. Vincent
lie Roy is dreadfully in love with you, but
whether you prefer him or Arthur Cleaver,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21
Medicinal Poisons on the Wane,

The patriarchs took mercury, no bismuth
iodine no bromide of potassium, strychoria
quiuine. Happy old gentlemen! they did not
know of the existence of these specifics, and yet
they lived until it seemed if Death had forgotten
them. Their medicines herbs and roots They
now taking of and returning TO the first princ
pies of medication. Hostetters Stomach Bitters the
purest and ecacous vegetable restorative Of tho
day. is also the most popular. Thousands Of persons
who only few years ago believed implicitly in all the
poisons which figure in the pharmsc@pa, pro-
nounce this paatable tonic and Alternative allsuf-
cient remedy for dyspepsia, nervous debility, constipa
ton, bilious complaints headache intermittent fevers
and all the ordinary disturbances of the stomach the
liver the dischargng organs and the brain. The time
is not far distant when most of the powerful and venom
GUS drugs now recklessly administered 10y prsct-
TONERS of the heroic =" school, in tLat might
easily be controlled by milder treatment will be utterly
discarded by all philosophical physicians As is, the
thinking public, who generally ahead of the pro-
fcssonas have already put the dangerous preparation
aside and adopted lIustetters Btters in their stead
safe and excellent hous medicine adapted almost
every anen except the organic and deadly contagious
diseases. For than twenty years this famous
restorative and preventive has been annually strength
ening hold upon the public confidence, and it
takes the lead of every advertised medicine manufsc
tured in this country.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21
For The Cecil Viii
Local Option rersus Pretzel.

We are much at loss to interpret the
meaning of the remarks of your Local OPP
ton criticising correspondent, Pretzel,"
and can only account for his paradoxical
way of putting things by the supposition
that he is very recent convert to the
temperance cause, or at best weak kneed
supporter of it.
He calls the Local Option law sham
and failure, and yet he gives unwilling
testimony that it is "working wonders"
that "you are seldom annoyed by the
chronic DRINKS at hotels, but instead men
drink in "cars, coaches and churches
with their bottle by their side. We would
like to know what kind of church he
attends to see such things! He admits
that public drinking is not as fashionable
as it was under license,-that it is now
done more on the sly. What more favora-
BILE omen could he desire, for universal
prohibitory law which the people of Penn
sylvania can have under their new law, or
now have in their new Constitution, if
such as he will only work for it instead Of
caviling about the means of bringing it
about. AS it now stands, if it is defeated
and if that State fails to ratify prohibi-
tory law it will be by the votes of Lager
Beer and Pretzer' loving citizens. g.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21
CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK. I

CONSOLATION. lady visited her hus-
band confined in Jail in neighboring
town. After tears were shed and sympa-
thy expressed Oh both sides, the lady said:
"There is one consolation left me in my
atfiiction, Edward: I know where you
spend your evenings
Lord Chief Justice Cockburn has Just
made joke. A Mrs. Jury being examined
as witness in the Tichborne case, stated
that she had had eleven children, where
upon his honor observed he had always
England is still echoing the laugh which
convulsed the court.
A young lady of Brooklyn was recently
struck with the uselessness of her life, and
Immediately went to work with vigor to
learn plain sewing. At latest date she had
hemmed one side of towel, which the
proud parents have framed and hung in a
conspicuous position in their parlor.
There is young man in auckland,
Mass, who has made the father of his
lady-love present of fine load of wood,
in compensation for the fuel used during
his regular and somewhat protracted visits
the last winter.
The propagation of shad in the Sus-
quehanna will lie conducted on an extern
sive scale by the new Fish Commission Of
Pennsylvania.
There is one right-thank heaven
on which woman can overwhelmingly,
the glorious boyish privilege of standing
on their head and turning somersaults.
"A terrible explosion ACQUIRED on Tues
day in colliery at Shamokin, Pa. Fifty
men were in the mine at the time, thirty
five of whom are know to have escaped.
j. A. Wilson, agent for Whining
ton City Soap" has again supplied our
grocers with quantity of that superior
article
-Crsdit-A bad business habit by which
sheriffs and constables get a living.
Fill and trim your lamps in the morn
ing, it saves trouble and accidents at night.
-Suggestive-to see physician and
tombstone cutter come down street arm
in-arm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21
clever gentleman has beef

deceived by hydrants. While homeward
bound, working long longitudes, rejoicing
under the influence Of about 1000 drops Of
the oil of joy, he ran against a hydrant.
He happened to mistake the hydrant for a
small colored boy. "skuse me, sonnie,"
said he, patting the hydrant paternally;
"didn't run yer down because yer was
black. Grow up {hic) and be useful man.
Initiate lhic) my example" And here he
laid quaiter on its nozzle and went on
with a lighter heart and the satisfaction
that he had made one poor soul happy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21

For Loss OF APPETITE, Dyspepsia, In
digestion, Depression of Spirits and Gen.
eral Debility, in their various forms,
FKRRo- PHosPoRATED ELIXIR of CALIsAYA
made by CAswELI, HAZARD & Co., New
York, and sold by all druggists, is the
best tonic AS stimulant tonic for pa
tients recovering from fever Or other sick
ness, it has no equal. If taken during the
season it prevents fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers. [69
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21
THE FRIENDS BURIAL.
BY j. G.. WHITTIER.

BY j. C. WHITTIER.
My thoughts are all in yonder town,
Where, wept by many tears,
To-day my mothers friend lays down
/ The burden of her years.
! True rs in life. no poor disguise
! OF death with her is seen,
And on her simple casket lies
/ No wreath of bloom and green.
o not for her the florists art,
I The hooking weeds of woe,
But blessings of the voiceless heart,
The love that passeth show!
Yet all about the softening air
or newborn sweetness tells,
And the ungathered May flowers wear
The tints of ocean shells.
The old, assuring miracle
Is fresh as heretofore;
And earth takes up its parable
Of life from death once more.
Here organ swell and church-bell toll
Methinks but discord were,
The prayerful silence of the soul
Is best De1lttlng her.
No sound should break the uuietude
Alike of earth and sky
o wandering wind in Seabrook wood,
Breathe but half heard sigh,
Sing softly, Spring bird, for her sake,
And thou not distant sea,
Lapse lightly as if JESUS spake,
IND tlOu vert CIalileei
For all her quiet life flowed on
AS meadow streamlets flow,
Where fresher green reveals alone
The noiseless ways they 60.
From her loved place Of prayer sec
The plain -robed mourpers pass.
With slow feet treading reverently
The sraveyard's springing grass.
Make room, mourning ones fer ME,
Where, like the friends of Paul,
That you no more her face shall see
You sorrow most of all.
Her path shall brighten more and more
Unto the perfect day;
She cannot fail of peace who bore
Such peace with her away.
0 sweet, calm face that seemed to wear
The look of sins forgiven!
o voice of prayer that seemed to bear
Our own needs up to heaven.
How reverent in our midst she stood,
Or knelt in grateful praise.
What grace of Christian womanhood
Was in her household ways,
For still her holy living meant
No duty left undone;
The heavenly and the human blent
Their kindred loves in one.
And if her life small leisure found
For feasting ear and eye,
And pleasure, on her daily round,
She passed unpausing by.
Yet with her went secret sense.
OF all things sweet and fair,
And beauty's gracious providence
Refreshed her unaware.
She kept her line of rectitude
With loves unconscious ease;
Her kindly instincts understood
All gentle courtesies.
An Unborn charm of graciousness
Made sweet her smile and tone,
And glorifed her farm-wife dress
With beauty not its own.
The dear Lords best interpreters
Are humble human souls;
The Gospel of 4 life like hers
Is more than books or scrolls.
From scheme and creed the light goes out
The sanity fact survives:
The blessed Master none can doubt
Revealed in holy lives.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-21

On MARRIAGE To THE YOUNG MEN.
The true girl to be sought for. She does
not parade herself as goods. She is
not fashionable. Generally she is not rich.
But oh! what heart she has when you
find her! SO large, SO pure, and so woman
ly. When you see it you wonder if those
snowy things outside were really women!-
If you gain her love, your two thousand
are million. She will not ask you for a
carriage or first class house. She'll wear
simple dresses, and turn them when neces-
sary, though vulgar magnificence frowns
on her economy. She will keep everything
neat and nice in your sky-parlor, and
gave you such welcome when you come
home that you'll think your parlor higher
than ever She'll entertain true friends
on dollar, and astonish you with the new
tEcaght, how little happiness depends on
money. She will make you love home (if
you don't you're brute and teach you
how to pity, while you scorn, poor fash
ionable that thinks itself rich, and vainly
tries to think itself happy.