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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15
America Through Foreign Glasses.

It is always gratifying to american
curiosity, if not to American pride, to
know what foreigners who have travelled
in this country think Of us. The Rev
Hugh stowel Brown delivered several
lectures in Liverpool upon his return from
he United States The Liverpool Post
gives the following yiyacious description Of
one Of these lectures
SIN speaking of the physique Of the
American people, he said the proportion Of
tall men was much greater than in our
country, although it was very rarely that a
ford, fresh, jolly-looking man was to be
met with in the United States This he
attributed in great measure to their diet,
to their want Of physical exertion, md to
their living in high artificial tempera-
iure. Inpersonal cleanliness the Ameri-
cans seemed superior to the English peo-
pie very few signs Of poverty were to be
met and not a workhouse did he see dur
ing the whole of his tour through the
United States. He was told that out of
population Of ,000. 900 in New York, only
l,s0O persons were supported out Of the
public rates. The American people we're
distinguished for their sobrieiy he only
saw six men and one woman intoxicated
throughout the whole Of his journeyings in
the States, and it was rather singular
circumstance that he met two Of them in
Portland, the great centre Of the Maine law
Laughter) Among the weaknesses Of
the Americans the reverend gentleman
particularly specified love Of fnery, which
also extended itself to their speech. But
although the Americans INDUCED in 'tall'
talk, they spoke better English than our
own people, and there was this advantage
in their language, that it was more uniform
than with us.
After noticing the business energy Of
the American people, Mr. Brown dwelt at
considerable length upon their political
life, and gave many Illustrations Of the
personal abuse which was had recourse Ia
during the recent Presidential election
remarking at the same time that he never
heard or saw in America anything more
shameful, scandalous and vulgar than the
conduct Of a man who although belonging
to the educated classes, looked into the
face of the Prime Minister and told him
that he was liar fhear, hear.) Abiding
TO the administration Of the law in the
United States, the reverend gentleman said
he had been told that there was hardly 1
court Of justice there which could not be
bought while the distrust with regard t
the administration of the law appeared t
be general. He next pointed out the
amenities Of American journalism, more
particularly with regard to the interview
ing of strangers; gave several specimen,
Of editorial "courtesics,n which are contin.
ually being exchanged and added that
although the newspapers we're less courtc
Gus, and although some Of the editors dis
played great ignorance of the rules Of
grammar, the publications were more lively
than English newspapers In conclusion
he noticed,the extreme affability of the
Americans, which contrasted most fayora.
bly, with the taciturnity of Englishmeu.'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15

A ToRcHLIGHT PROCESSION ON Snow
sHoEs.-A curious and eminently Cana
dian scene was presented in Montreal
last Wednesday night when five snow shoe
clubs mustered their full force and formed
atorchlight procession over the Mountain"
III honor of Lord aud Lady Duiferen.
There were hundreds Of loyal and strong
limbed Canadians in the lines, and the torch
light, reflected by the snow, made very
brilliant spectacle. Arrived at their desti-
nation, the snow shoes were welcomed
with rockets, an illumination, supper and
speeches It lis a hardy race whose sports
are ofsuch study sort as this.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15

DR.. Chalmers beautifully said THE
little that have seen in the world and
know Of the history of mankind, tea
ches me to look upon their errors in sor-
row, not in anger. When | take the his
tory Of one poor heart that has sinned
and suffered, and represent to myself the
struggles and temptations j. passed through
the brief pulsation of Joy; the tears Of
regret the feebleness Of purpose the
scorn Of the world that has little charity !
the desolation Of the souls sanctuary, aud
threatening voice within; health gone hap
piness gone--I would fain leave the crring
soul Of my fellow-men with Him from
whose hands il came
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15
sflett spoetrp.
THE TRUE HERO.

Here is hero, who risks his life
For his country good, on the field ofarife
He is a hero who bears his flag
TIL naught is left but tatter'd rag;
lie is a hero who lifts his arm
To shield his friend from fatal harm;
He is hero who Bullets the wave
To pluck a soul from watery grave;
Who climbs ladder with stihed breath.
To snatch babe from fiery death;
Yes; heroes these sublime and grand;
The pride and boast of the proudest land
But greater than all il the nameless youth
Whose only shield is the spotIess truth,
Who laughs to seorn the temptcr's power
And stands by the right in dangers hour.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15

YouSa MEN, ATTENTION Beware Of
strong drink. Its ways lead down to the
chambers of death. Husbands, fathers,
beware of strong drink The Thirst for It
i stronger than love for wife or children,
II win tear you from the embrace Of loved
ones, and plunge body and soul into tenn
poral and eternal ruin. O, shun the in
toxieating cup. Give it up, or you are
lost
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15

franklin once said, be who invests in
knowledge invests in capital Of which he
not only cannot be robbed, but which is
sure TO pay better than an investment IN
anything else
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15

Grace and beauty are flowers from the
rock Of utility
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15

BY COMMAND or THE KING or KINGS,
And at The desire Of all rho lore his appearing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15
For The Democratic Adeocqie.
TEMPERANCE QUATRAIN.

Chewing, smoking, swearing, drinking.
Kindred vices are, I'm thinking,
But, the subject there's no blinking
All are at these evils winking.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1873-02-15
algoral Rraaing.
Rev. Rowland Hills Play-BiIl.

Probably the most solemn play-bill ever
written, is Rev. Rowland Hills original and
celebrated theatrical play.bill, which was post.
ed mp at Richmond, England June 4, l774,
close to the poster Of the day. remarkable
point in its composition is the contrast it
makes between the effects of the good and the
evil 1t had so powerful an effect as to help
ehectually to close the theatre.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
schenck's Pulmonic syrup,

sEAwEED ToN1c and MANDRAKE
PILLS. These are the only medicines
that viii cure Pulmonary Consumption,
DR.. Schenck has been in constant prac-
tice over thirty years continually examin.
ing lungs, and knows his medicines, II
properly taken, will cure consumption.
His Mandrake Pills cleanse the liver and
stomach; his Seswood Tonic dissOlves the
food, stimulates the coating OF the stom:
ach and aids digestion; his PulmoniO
Syrup ripens the matter, and nature
throws 1t of without any exertion. Pre-
pared and for sale by ]. H. scHENCK &
SoN, N. E. corner Sixth and Arch streets
Philadelphia, and by druggists and deal
ers generally. cod
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

CHICAGO, February 14-Flour-Un.
changed. Wheat-Dull; No. / spring
81 29a1 80; No. Q 81 20. Corn-Quiet;
No. 2 mixed 31a3ltc. Oats-No. 2 26tc,
Rye-No. 2 G5tc. Barley-Fall No. 2
6Sa70c. Pork $40 90aS12 90. Lard TIC.
Bulk mests-Shoulders 4ta4t loose; 4sC
packed; short clear Gfc Green hams Ga
9fc for 10 to 15lb averages. Bacon-Un,
changed. Dressed hogs IS 00a5 10.
Whisky S71c, a.....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
New YORK Dry GoodO Market.

NEW YORK, February 14.-Trade
movement rather slow to-day, and chief.
Iy remarkable for activity and strength
in the market for cotton goods; brown
sheetings Of all qualities are in force, and
bleached shirtings are fairly active; den
inns and cotton jeans are in fair demand;
cottonades quiet. Daily Bulletin says,
prints active for moderate parcels and
medium colors and chocolate effects.
Cassimeres quiet. Foreign goods show a
slight improvement with importers. Plain
colored Orleans cloths are wanted.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

CINCINNATI, Feb. 14.-Flour-Quiet 81
81 9Oa8 IS. Wheat-Firm at $173a1 IS
CORN 40c. Oats-Dull at 35s8Gc. Rye
Quiet at S5c. Barley - Unchanged
Provisions = Strong. Pork - Firm al
$13 O0s13 IS. Lard-Firm; steam TIC
kettle Sc. Bulk meats-Higher. Shout.
ders 44c; clear rib sides 6tc; clear 0ac, all
fully cured. Bacon-Firm and shade
higher. Shoulders 53c; clear rib sides
7ta7tc; Hogs-Firm at 81 40a4 80
Whisky-Steady at Sc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

'rnE NEwsPAPBR FREE EXCHANGE
PRIvILEGE-A question has been raised
as to whether the law abollBhing frank.
lug also cuts OFT the free newspaper llst
in the way OIL exchanges. Postmaster
General CreSwell, in conversation on the
House floor, said that the matter had not
been officially brought to his attention,
but from curSory examination Of the
law he should certainly not regard It as
interfering with the free transmission Of
newspaper exchanges. The act distinct
" relates to the franking privilege, words
having q distinct meaning.-BOsiOD GlObe
! Special
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

EDUCATIONAL TESLA resolution to
amend the Constitution Of Massachusetts,
repeating that the clause which requires
u person to DO able TO read and write be-
fore he can be eligible to vote, has been
debated In tho House and refused, 4 third
reading by so yeas to $50 maya. This
settles the matter for the present session.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
Raltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, February IA. = Flour and
wheat-Quiet and unchanged. Corn
Steady; mixed western 47c. Provisions
Active. Mess Pork $14 IS. Bulk meats
Active. Shoulders St; rib sides 6ici
clear rib 0fc. Bacon unchanged. Lard
&c. Western butter-Msrket bare; choice
roll 30c. Whisky-frm at 90fc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Now YORK Money and Stock Market

Now York Money and stock Market.
NEW York, February l4-NoEEY-
Active and close OF per cent to 1-32,
closing at Z per cent bid. An easier con.
dltlon Of affairs is anticipated next week.
STERLING ExCHANaE-Week at 10sfa
1O9i.
GoID-stroDgi advanced from ia to
114f and closed ut 1l4ta114R. Loans at
1a7 per cent; 8 1893 for carrying. Clear
ings $60OOoOOO. Treasury disbursed
$4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

TOLEDO, February IA. - Flour--Un.
changed. Wheat-Quiet; amber Michi-
gan Fl 73i; No 2 red 81 90. Corn-High
mixed 89a89tc; low mixed SOC; white 40cD
Oats 35c for No. 3.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
GovERNuENrs-Very dull but firm.

RAILROAD BoNDs-Firm and advanc'
ing. @
sToCKs-Quiet throughout the day
prices in the main higher fluctuations
ranging from ! to II per cent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
100 PIECES
WOrkingmen's Shifting FIanneIs,
Thobcst in the city at SOC per gard, at 81,
J. W, FERREDs, "a
Oentre Wheeling.
NOTICE.

Owing TO my late purchase OF the double store
room and dwelling Of n. HeymRn q Co., on the
corner OF Main and Webster streets, Centre
Wheeling: also, OF his large stock Of Foreign
and Domestic Dry Goods at q job lot price. ct
least 80 per cent less than they can be bought In
the regular way, l feel able and willing TO offer
tho same ct unusually low prices to parties who
will favor me with call, for two reasons: let,
to become acquainted with the customers and
build up trade, and, Cd, 10 reduce the present
stock 70 mako room Tor Spring Goods, consist.
eIgn and Domestic goods, Notions. Carpets. OIL
Cloths, Window Shades, FurS, Cloths, Cassi.
meres, Jeans, &c. Please give me call and
see my best Calicos ct lie, Domestic bingham
lOc, Jeanl for 800 worth sc, and all other goods
]. W. FERREL.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

FAMILY CASES. ...
Case CNlsesoel With SbOVe % largo vial. and
Manual Of directions, N0 90
Case (NuFoorol Of 20 Large viAlS and Book, 900
Single Boxes and Viala q above.
nFThO0O remedies arc sent By the
case or single box to any part OF the
price, AddEO0D
HumphPOyO' Specific
HOMEOPATHIC Medicine Co.,
OdleO ma Dorot, No, So BROADWAY, NEW YoRS,
For bale by all DrugBlStSs
And by LOGAN, LIST 3 CO.; 3. BOOKING;
T. J. F1NNEY; JAS. HURRT; REID, KRAFT
q co., wheeling; oHAs. PARIS, Wheeling Is.
land; JAS. ELLIOTT aud J. &M.N MERCER
BellOiro, Ohio. tsbi9
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
1879. Fall and Winter. 1873.
Q. W. Seabright,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
No! rs Main Street,
FyrrTr7p vEyEpuTrvo
VAIN SIE0OCJ
CENTRE WHEELING.

Tho attention Of my customers And public
generally d invited 10 my extensive stock Of
FALL and WINTER GOODS, combating Of
Black, Blue, Brown, Olive and Green Cloths,
Granite DiAgonAls and TrloOt A full line Of Rn:
gliBh 4eltonS, suitable for suits and SFlNs
SCoTUH CHBWoTs-or every style and
color. Also, q complete stock Of French, EngIsh
and Domestic CAHeNERES.
Also, . full line Of VR9TlNGs, Silk, Cashmere,
Velvet, White and Fancy MArseilleg.
Twill guarantee At, Is employ none but the
best Worlmen.
Cents Furnishing Goods,
Embracing al the latest novelties, such % White
and Fancy Shirts, Merino and India Cause In.
dershirts, White Jeans Patont PGntGloon Draw.
ers, suspenderS, Halt Hose, Silk and Linen
Handkerchief, Bows and Ties, the latest style
Paper CollAr8. White Shirts made to order; 4 at
guaranteed. Call and SEQ mo Of my now and
hAndsomsly arranged store, Is Main street, Cen.
Bepl4 Q. ". sEABR1eHT.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
Hardware &C.
"Star Foundry"
BENJAMIN FISHER.

Acomplete assortment OF MArblciEed Iron Gnt
Slate MRnt' %, Slate He0Iths and other OEnAmen
tai Castings ct manufacturer prices.
Manufacturer Of tho celebrated AOORN COOK
STOVE, extra large, burns wood OF coal, exten
sion tons hot water reservoir, &c. Also the
following Cooking and Heating Stoves:
COOK STOVES.
RurelrR, 8 sizes, wood or coal.
TorchllPht, sizes, wood or coal.
Tropic, Improved, 3 giEOB, coal only.
Defiance, > sizes, wood.
National, : eiEee, wood.
Improved Olive Branch, wood, sizes, plain
top.
sion top.
La Belle, wood, 3 sizes.
America, wood, 2 sizes.
Kentucky, wood, , sizes.
HEATING STOVES.
Wheeling Franklin, parlor, 8 IiIOs.
Model PRrlOr No. ,, size.
DINING-RooM STOVES.
Bachelor. . sizes.
OFFICE, WARE ROOM, SCHOOL
AND CHURCH STOVES.
Belfont coal, 2 sizes. Burnside, coal, 3 sizes.
Sunshine, coal, 8 sizes. Equator, coal, 4 sizes.
Ironsldes, wood, sizes.
JOB CASTING attended to promptly. Machine
Shop Of Foundry. ~
Nos. . and 4 Market and 7 and Fourth BIS.
fa6
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15
nosT OFFICE REGISTER

,,.s m,,,, 40 due and e!ose at tho
UouF9 q Awe whlTIn u tS;s city. Prepared In aeeoEG
Pot O E1,S he lStsst dime tables on the tSu'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

No, CurcS, Cents
/. FeVerS, Congestion, InfnmmhtionS, g
2, Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie, %
5, Crying Collie, or Tecthing Of 1nfAntS,, IS
1, Dlarrh0a, Of Children or Adults, : IS
5. DyGentery, Gripping bilious Collie, q
6, Cholera-M OrbuE, Vomiting, p
!, Coughs, Colds, bronchitis, g
8, Neuralgia, ToothRche, FHcelchC, %
0, Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo Is
10, Dyspepsia, Bilious Stomach, 29
ii. 0uppreSSed, or Painful Periods, q
IL. whites, too ProfuSe Periods, %
Is, Group, Cough, Difficult breathing, g
IA, Salt Rheumi Erydpela9, EuptonS, =
is, RheumntISm, Rheumatic Pains, g
l6. Fever and Ague, Chill Fever, AguoS, %
II. Piles, blind or bleeding, 90
Is. OphthAlmY, and Sore or Weak Eyes, 90
10, CStRrrll, acute or chronic, Influenza, %
20. WhoOPlng"CouGh violent coughs %
q. Asthma, Oppressed breathing, 69
%. Ear DlGohRrEc1J impaired hearing, e9
o, OoFOfnlAt enlarged glands sWelinsS1 39
a. General Debility, Physical Weakness 6Q
IS. DrOpSY and soanty 6OcrotionB, 90
90. Sickness, sickness Nom FidmBS eV
u, dnOy.DIseaSeI Gravel, %
%, WoFV0nB Debility, Seminal Weakness
or involuntary discharges, .lo0
%. Sore Mouth, Canker, 90
so, Urinary Weakness gI voting the bed e0
81, E6lnfai Period - with = e0
al Oua6eiDgB at change o. Lite t!g9
~ G1liSo1Sy. 6poGi1S, st. VItlla Dance, u 90
~ 6tRhf M GlcIaacd toro throat,. 80
IS. Chronic C0nRogton1 aud Efupeonl, %
~ aaH q
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-02-15

100 Pieces new Dark
Prints ~ A.e
so Pieces Shifting Prints.
IooPIeces RIeached Mus.
Inns Of the best makes.
BIeacIned and Brown lo.4
Sheetlngs.
Real BaTnesIey eIeached
Table Diapers.
500 Dozen Towels from 10
cents to 81 IS. Ut
Richardson's Best Irish
Linens.
White Ballard Vale FIan-
neIs.
100 Pieces Black AIpacas,
very cheap.
1000 Yards Fine BIeached
Crash at IL l.2 cents.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-02-13
WHOLE NUMBER 3O3.
Grand Pacific Steamship Scheme.

Under this head, the Washington cor
respondent of the New York Journal of
Commerce makes an interesting revela-
ton, the substance of which we condense
below:
Mr.. Thomas A. Scott and Gen. Am
brose e. Burnside are understood to
have started a lobby with an extraor-
binary scheme for new line of steamers
between San Francisco and New Zealand
and intermediate ports. The scheme is
not yet fully ripe for beginning to press
it, but it is expected that 48 hours will
develop it. They propose to construct
large complement of American-built iron
screw steamships and run them in con-
nection with the Pacific railroads, COM
mencing business probably with hired
iron steamers belonging to established
English lines now working between New
York and Europe. They intend to urge
the passage through Congress of the
half million subsidy proposition now
pending for Webb's Australian line, and
to open to competition between American
lines the business of carrying mails ON
the Pacific, to require the use of iron
steamships exclusively for the work, and
to make other amendments of detail.
Then they propose to underbid Mr..
Webb for carrying the mails-probably
800, 900 year, which would pay by the
bill only 81 100000 for the whole ten
years, instead of S., 600, 900 as now pro-
proposed. x Pacific coast men
in Washington are greatly excited, and
the Webb party are anything but happy.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-02-13
Stimulus of DistensiOn.

Bulk, as well as elemeBtso nourish-
ment, are essential in food. Neither
cattle nor horses could be kept alive long
on fine flour, meal, or grains of any kind.
Mixed, however, with grass, dry hay, or
straw, they thrive. The walls of the
stomach and bowels must be kept apart
in order to have perfect digestion. A
dog lived twenty-one days, the only sur
vivor of wrecked vessel at sea, closely
shut up in the cabin, by eating the thick,
strong wood and leather binding of a
Bible. Had he had plenty of hard
bread, he would probably have died in
about fifteen days, as the mucous surface
of the digestive apparatus, by coming in
contact, would have inhamed fearfully:
Those persons whose diet is rather
coarse, as bread of unbolted flour, large
fruit eaters, bread and milk people in
the country, etc., are exempt from the
pains of dyspepsia. Those sustained
mainly on very fine, concentrated deli
cate food, washed down with tea, are
gaunt in form, weak in muscle and al
ways taking medicine. Their food should
have more bulk.
A poor mans family never lack for an
appetite with crust of brown bread.
His neighbor's darlings, surfeited on
rich cake, highly seasoned dishes and
nurtured in luxury, are the life of doc
tors and druggists. So says science.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1873-02-13
Height of Men.

AS a country becomes settled, and es-
pecially in cities where great numbers
of human beings are crowded into COM
paratively small place, men degenerate
in height, and women are not only pro-
verbally shorter than in the country, but
they are less muscular. As there are
thought to be exceptions to all rules,
there are both tall gentlemen and ladies
in old cities. A majority of them, how
ever, if traced to their birthplace, will
be found to have come from the country.
Kentucky and Tennessee produce the
boy taken from the city, whose parents
in either of those States, would probably
quite overtop any of his family: The
material abounds in the grains and meats
of those splendid regions for developing
the bones. The Patagonians have long
been celebrated for being the tallest race
of men in existence. Magellan's asso-
ciates give their average stature at seven
feet four inches. Commodore Byron S
officers seldom saw one below seven feet,
and some exceeded that measure. AT
the polar circles, especially north, the
Esquimaux rarely towers above four feet
and a half to five feet. AS a whole, the
English are finely developed, tall and
energetic. Americans are compound
of all nations on the globe, varying In
size, strength, height, weight, mental
capacity and energy, according to the
predominance of blood from any partic-
ular source. A milk diet, of all food
is most favorable for large, tall frame
in early life.