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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

This is Court week with us, and as
usual at our Quarter sessions, pretty we'll patron
iIed, to the enduring credit of but very few pari-
k,ipants
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

The New Years addresses of the
Altoona Tribune, Tyrone Herald and Democrat
and Bccfontc Republican arc very nice, indeed
$50 far as the workmanship is concerned. But
unfortunately, wo cannot reciprooatc.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

The Ek County Gazette, Brandon,
is quite an improvement in breyity and many
other ways on your old title.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15
Specials.

X. II. Shaw keeps all the popular brands Of
Tobacco and Cigars, at prices that dcfy competi-
tion. A liberal discount to camps and country
dealers. Call and see him. Three doors west Of
Mansion House.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

Attention is directed to the card Of J. Mile
Kcphart, with W. V. Lippincott Co., in o-day'I
paper Mr.. Kephart was formerly in tho hous'
OF Barnes Bro. 4 Heron, and Is well known L
many Of the merchants Of this county.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

FREsH GRouSD PLASTER. Received at Cornei
Store by car load and for sale by
L. A. 4 W. d. IRWIN.
Curwensyille, March l2, 1872.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

NorIcE TO WAeos AND CARRIAGE MAKgRs.-W
have just received general assortment Of Wago
and Carriage Woods, also full line Of Spring
and Axles, which we offer cheap for cash.
II. Y. BiGLER 4 Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

james Curtin, brother of Ex-Gov
Curtin, died near Mcsburg, on the 4th, aged o.
years.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

AxEs.-seventy-hv dozen Clcardeld Wood
choppers Axes at
0:z5.72. ii. II. B1GLER Cos.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

Wood and Willow Ware Of all descriptions fol
sale by II. Il. Bigler Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

Bird cagcs--a largo assortmcnt--at II. F. Big
Ter A Chs
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

sLErGus ron sALF-A 1. Shaw has couple
of rst-class late style seighs, wsieh he win sell
at bargain. Call and look at them. d.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

sAws.-Distal's Croa-eut Saw, Great American
Saw, Boynton's Lightning Saw, at
0-25-52 II. Il. BIoLER 4 Cos.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

A I'LL line Of Household Goods, Japanned Ware
&C., for sole by IL. +. Biglcr Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

IfyOu want good cont cigar, go to
m G,t.tufb
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

Paints, Oils and varnishcs for sale by II. +
Bigler a Co.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

Just received, a large lot of non-expIosiyc
Lamps and Lanterns at -...t..
9-25-72 ii. +. DieLER 4 Coz.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

If you want good 10 cent cigar, goto a.
A r. H. SiIAv's
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15
REoAPiYULATIoN.

calcincd Plaster for sale by II. F. Biglor Co
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

THE INsTITUTE.-On our first pago
will be found the full proceedings Of the cOarded
County Teachers. Institute for 1872. Teachers.
Directors, and Educators, will Of course read the
proceedings and condemn or approve as they feel
disposed. rnI
A Homeles' criticism Of the Institute has come
to hand, but cannot appear without the name Of
tho writer.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15
CLEARFIELD ACADEMY.
A Male and Female Classical High school.

Each Department Separate. Distinct and
Complete In Itself.
V,IIE scholastic year Of this Institution IL divi-
l. ded into two sessions Of five months (twcnty-
one wcoks) each. The first session commences on
the first Monday in septcmbcri the second, on tho
first Monday in February.
The course Of Instruction embraces evory thing
necessary to a thorough, practical and accomplish
ed education of both sexes.
Pupils will be admitted at any time and charged
from date Of entrance TO the close Of the session
No deduction will bo made for absence, except
in cases OF extreme and protfactcd illness.
Students from distance can be accommodated
with board ut low rates.
For particulars, send for circulars, or address
Rev P, l.. HARRISON, A. NJ,
July 20, Is7i-tE Principal.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Postofice at Clcarhcld, for the week ending
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-01-15
9laraets.
CIearfeId Markets.

and Retail Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Pro-
visions, dc., Market street, Clearheld, Pa.
CLEAnrIELn. PA Lnn. Ia. lS1a.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
The Last and Best.

The eighth and last resolution OF the
platform adopted by the Republican
State Convention at Des Moines last
week Is as follows:
Resotoed, Sth, That we are desirous
of political reform and for honesty
economy, and purity in all official ad-
ininistratiOn that to secure this Is the
every good man should feel bound to
participate In politics; and to make an
end to bad men forcing their election
by securing party nomination, we
declare 1t the duty Of every Republican
competent candidate, whether he be a
candidate upon our own or upon any
other ticket.
This resolution was presented to the
Polk county Republican convention,
but the committee on resolutions
"smothered" it. We are glad now to
see 1t brought to light in much more
prominent and important position.
1t is just what is needed to make the
Republican platform Of Iowa broad
enough and strong enough to hold
every man in the State who desires
really to promote reform honestly,
fairly, and squarely. We look upon
this resolution, taken in connection
with the noble words which precede
it, as most cheering indication OF
genuine earnestness and honesty, and
full determination on the part oi
Iowa Republicans to talk a. they
mean and act as they talk.-Ceday
Rapids Times.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

He looked like sailor and said he
had pens for sale; and then he wink
ed. He looked cautiously around
the Office and then whispered: aTve
just landed" and pressed bundle
under his coat. He had silk dress
there, which he had given few tin
kettles for in China, and he wanted to
sell it "for anything Almost" before he
went back to ship. He just wanted
to get little grog money. He
twisted the dress around his arm like
rope, and showed how the camels
hair in it made it come all right
again without crease. He would
take SIS for it. He said it was worth
that at wholesale. Didn't want to
pawn it; sooner throw it overheard /;
would take $50 for it; $40; he would
sell it for $25, and sooner than 20
short of his grog for S17. He made q
sale, and the purchaser took it home
and surprised his wife with real
China silk, mixed with camel's hair
to make it more enduring. "How
much?" said she. "Guess,o said the
delighted husband. "Well, it would
cost in the Bowery about fourteen
dollars" 'If that feller ecer comes
back.-N y Star.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

A Poughkeepsie belle, who sported
long curl and . love Of . bonnet.
visited menagerie. She got too near
to the monkey cage, and her mischiev.
GUS prototype reached that curl. He
got 1t, and with II the rest q her false
hair and the love Of . bonnet. The
entire family Of monkeys tried to wear
the bonnet, and made sorry work oft,
while the girl--well, what she did can
be imagined.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

The Shah's overcoat, which Is worth
81 600, 900. is very ordinary looking
coat, but great gobs Of diamonds form
the buttons, the button-holes are jew.
eled like jewelry store watch, and
the tails are lined with gold plate.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

An effort is being made to have the
government pay Mrs. Robert E. Lee
for her Arlington estate. Mrs. Lee
claims that Arlington did not belong
to her husband, that he had no con-
troll Of it, and consequently the gov.
ernment had no right to seize 1t as bis
property. She asserts that by the will
of her father, George Washington
Parke Custis, the estate was left to her.
Mrs. Lee says that whom the estate
was sold for taxes and purchased by
the government, some Of her friends
offered to buy it, but their bids were
refused.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

wife, who accom- panied him, the followin
beautiful effusion written in hi
ell:
Talk ofyour mothers bible,
Ofthe pleasure 1t imparts:
And affection for her old arm chair
May cling about your hear;
also have treasure,
With there II not compare
'Tis all the token len me-
This lock OF mothers hair
As my treasure lies before me-
Ny thoughts are far away.
To seasons In my childhood,
When heard that mother pray;
Nethinks / see her knesling
With face lit o'er with Joy,
As she asked her Heavenly Father,
For blessings on her boy.
And well do 1 remember
The day came away
The head that wore this lock of fhsir,
Upon my bosom lay;
These trembling words-her last adeu,
Ever In my ears have rung,
Her parting kiss-I feel it yet
With "God bless thee, oh my som"
As l tread this vale Of sorrow,
Or DER life's sea am driven,
This lock Of hair shall be my guide,
To lead me on toward Heaven;
know l shall meet mother.
When done with earthly care:
Will some kind friend on my bosom lay
This lock Mothers hair.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Hotels.
MULLER HOUSE

:. .AILLER. Proprietor. A f,rst class
SWr::w,i,s i,spSpplng place for boardere or travel
Sssry sgana a.. .t this Hotel Cedar
~ Accls & leave the House daily fo%r % stanwaod o~s
A9S Wnton, and semi wsekIyfor Davsnrort
0ood Scablina attached. '0' a.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
e. l., CHAMBERS. NJ. n.

physician AND SURGEON, has prac-
j ticed twenty-five years in this vicinity,
and need only ask continuance OF the pub
lie confidence hitherto shown.
Office in City Drug Store. Residenc on
Cedar st., opposite Reformed church, Tipton
Iowa. y2Dnl
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Musical.
MUSIC TEACHER.

EMMA X. ENSIGN. Teacher OF Music after
ia several years experience in New York
has located permanently In Upton, and de-
sir es to give Instruction In Vocal a nd Instru-
mental Music. Special attention given to
Thorough Base and Harmony.
Residence at her fathers, DR.. =. Ensign
east of Court House square 10
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Contractors & Builders.
Auctioneers.
WIN. M. KNOTT.

4 UCTIONEHR VIII attend prom pity
A toselling all kinds Of property at Auc-
LION. In any part Of Cedar county. A list OF
nis sales Will always be found Mt the TIPToN
ApyeRTIsEk Office, where those desiring hts
~, rVices can fx the dav for their sale with
eut seeing him. a
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
The Age of the Revolver.

The New York Tribune thus fitly
comments upon the carrying of con-
cealed weapons, In connection with q
recent Brooklyn tragedy of which we
published an account few days ago /:
The entire hardness OF having load
ed pistol in your pocket was illustrat-
ed again last Sunday morning, in
Brooklyn, by young gentleman OF
twenty, who shot and instantly killed
his mother. The young man intend
ed to kill some one else, to.wit: a per-
son Of about the same age, who was
intoxicated and also armed with the
always handy revolver. Two young
men Of the mature age Of twenty, one
Of them intoxicated and quarrelsome,
both armed with revolvers which they
had drawn upon each other with MUIR
derous intention, the mother Of one of
them, while attempting to separate
the combatants, shot dead by the pis.
tol OF her own son, presents q picture
at once graphic and ghastly of q con-
dition of society in which youthful
precocity is so rapidly developed in
the direction of brutality and sensual
indulgence that the beardless boy lays
aside his top for . revolver and Is
graduated from the playground to the
groggery and brothel. It's such q
manly thing to carry a revolver it
adds SO much to ones intellectual stat
ure. to ones personal dignity, reputa-
tion for courage, and to ones pride of
behavior and sense Of self respect.
Doubtless this young man Rhoderick, j,
twenty years old, thought when he
dressed himself on Sunday morning
and completed his personal adorn-
ments with the loaded revolver that
he was much more q man with that
than II he went unarmed; that that
intangible and incomprehensible thing
he called his personal honor was safer
from the possible disgrace of an insult;
that he was better entitled to be look
ed up to and respected by his fellow
men while he had in his breast pocket
80 sure . means Of favening discourtesy
or slight. And the other budding
murderer no doubt plumed himself on
his manliness az he armed himself for
his Sundays recreation, rum and riot.
Not to have . pistol was, in the con-
sideration Of both these young men,
evidence Of the callowness and mex
perience of youth. BY this token they
were men.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

r. IL. INGRAHAM. M. H.,

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SUR.
IL GEOS. ONCE with DIR. Burson, Den
tist, over Piatt Carr's office. Residence In
Brick Parsonage formerly occupied by Rev.
Phinney, two squares south of Palmer
House, Upton, Iowa is ~
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

TTNHE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION will en-
i brace all the Higher Branches OF Eng
lish education. with Latin, French, German, i,
Fancy and Plain Needle-work, and other
accomplishments.
Especial attention will be given to Social
Culture, combined with careful Religious
Instruction and the com forts of home.
A Preparatory Department in connection
with the Seminary, for Children under ten
years of age, will be conducted by Miss E.
Maynard. and continued during the summer
months.
Expense OF full course for Tuition, per term 1000
Preparatory Department, per month. 200
Vocal and Instrumental Music, each per term, 1000
Drawing and Painting, do do I0.O
Use of Piano for hour daily, do zoo
The amount for Tuition for each Term
IN ust be paid in advance. IA
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

Miscellaneous
! out of the mouth Of men from man
different localities. The followiu
comment on the same extract from tt
Post given above is by the Mechanic
vile Press. and shows very plainl
how the Post article has been col
strued in other parts Of the county:
"We are of the opinion that IL
Post man makes y fearful mistal
when it hints or insinuates that Shel
i'll Shearer was cognizant of the fa
that Crawford was laying his plans
break Jail, or the Sheriff was in II
least aware Of the fact. One wou|
naturally infer that the Post was
SuU1NU UNls uulINls " uuA AuGgxl.S .S . 4
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
e. =. SHELDON.
e.. II. EURST.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. Collections
- aud other business, promptly attended
tO.-Oiiice with Comfy Superintendent I'M
basement OF Court House. ifn6
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Justices.
JOHN :. TlITHlIL.

FSTICE or THE PEACE, NOTARY Pun.
~ Lie insurance Agent and convevancer.
Dilce with the County Recorder in the court
house. Upton, Iowa, Ian. ist, 1868. nlvl5.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
THE VICT'S REMEM.
BRANCE OF HIS MOTHER.

During the recent religious visit OF Joseph
A: Dugdale to the Iowa penitentiary an in.
telllgent young man presented to Joseph's
wife, who accompanied him, the following
touchingly beautiful effusion written in his
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

SECRETARY OF WHITE PIGEON FIRE IN
- sarance Company, and of Wilton Cooperative
Store.
Notary Public WILTON, IOWA eItr
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Physicians.
DR.. IL. IL. MAYNARD.
8. ENSIGN. N. u.

DHYSICIAE 4 SURGEON, TIproN. Iowa
i Having had thirty years experience
DIR. T.. hopes to give satisfaction in all cases
entrusted to his care. Office, at residence
two blocks east of Court square. lsti
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Educational.
EDUCATIONAL.
GRACE CHURCH
S E M INAR RY
YOUNG LADIES,
,t- TIPTON, IOWA.

REV. JAMES ALLEN, RECTOR.
MISS. L. S. SCRIBNER, PRINCIPAL.
The New York herald., 1873-10-03
ro LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.

TO LET FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES.
ArTKSrIos'
NOW READY FOR OCCUPANCY,
NEW FIREPRooF BUILDING.
FULTON. NASSAU AND ANN STREETS
ELEGANT OFFICES AND LARGE VAULTS TO
RENT IN TUE ABOVE
GIREPRooF. WELL LOCATED BUILDING, BEING
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE
CITY HALL, THE COURTS THE POST OFFICE
&u 6C
OFFICES, SUITABLE FOR LAWYERS. BROKERS'
BANKS INSURANCE COMPANIES, &C. &c, CAN BE
HAD. sINGLY OR EN- SUITE OF ANY DESIRED
SIZE, FROM Ioxl2 FEET TO 2sx67 FEET. AT $500,
s4oo $500 AND UPWARD 10 sl2,ooo ACCORDING TO
SIZE AND LOCATION
THE ABOVE BUILDING is
COMPLETELY FIREPRooF
READY FOR OCCUPANCY
HEATED BY STEAM, AND HAS TWO FIRST CLASS
PAssENGER ELEVATORS AND ALL MODERN I'M
,PRovEMENTs.
The New York herald., 1873-10-03

GRAND OPERA H0USE-TWENTY- THIRD STREET
" and Eighth avenue. Begins u toa
Sole Lessee and Mansger. ..... Mr. AUdUsTIN DAILY
LAST WEEK EVERY EVENING.
The most thrilling SPECrACU
LAR REALISM, entitled
HAUNTED
HOUSES;
HAUNTED HOUSES Mr.. G. /. FOX in an entirely
new comic character Mr. ID
II. HARkINS and Mr.. FRANK
HARDENBERGH II and the whole
dramatic company In great
LIVING P0RTRAITURES.
THREE
MARVELLOUS
SENSATIONS
At9Z o'clock-The great real
istic Transformation, showing
SHIP FOUNDERING AT
At 10 oclock-THE sTRUG-
GLE FOR LIFE AND DEATH
on the Australian Rocksilt
At II o'cock-The unprece-
dented ableau of q Of
HAUNTED HOUSES CRUM-
LAST WEEK. BLING TO RUIN AND TAX
ING FTREll
SATURDAY MATINEE at lh-HAUNTED HOUSES
SATURDAY-Last night otHAUNTED HOUSES.
MONDAY, Oct 6-ITALIAN OPERA. LUCIA and
The New York herald., 1873-10-03
AMUsEMENTH.
YCEUM THEATRE, FOURTEENTH STREET AND
IL sixth avenue. ~ 81

Fourth week aud brilliant and steady success,
NOTRE DAME.
While recording the unvarying attractveness OF the
mantle and spectacular drama with which the was
naugnrated. the management confident from the first
that elegance and completeness OF stage setting and gen.
era strength q distribution would not pnheeded begs
To return thanks for the appreciation with which most
numerous and refined audiences have acknowledged the
condence reposed in their taste and Judgment NOfRE
DAME nightly and saturday afternoons at until fur
ther notice.
Quaslmodo as portrayed by him IN London for $50
Box office open from until s.
The New York herald., 1873-10-03

T. G. RIGGS.
October 3
night but one) Of Mr..
RIGGS.
| AFTERNOON AT2.
Positively LAST TINE
Of the Burlcsque Extrava'
ganZa of
JACK THE
GIANT KILLER,
preceded by the
Conedictta in one act,
entitled
WHICH Is WHICH 7
The New York herald., 1873-10-03

7,HEATRE COMIQUE,
Mr.. JOSH HART. .............. Sole Proprietor
SHOUTS OF APPRECIATIvE DELIGHT
EXCITEMENT ON THE INCREASE
OROLOSO,
OR THE DEAD SHOT.
THE GREAT SENSATIONAL DRAMA: .
During the representation Miss CLARA BUTLER win
shoot an apple from the hand of Orol0so, and FRANK
FRAYNE WILL with rife loaded with full charge of
powder eaden ball. shoot an apple from the
head of Oneta-
And the Irish drama,
O5
OR THE MURDER AT TIE FARM.
An entire new oio introducing the
ENTIRE COMPANY.
EXTRA NOTICE-MONDAY, OCTOBER g.
first appea rance OF the celebrated
JACKLEY FAMILY,
JACKLEY FAMILY,
TEN IN NUMBER.
The above artists have just arrived In this country and
W. MONDAY EVENING, OCToBER6
Also the sensation drama
FROM THE ALTAR
TO THE SCAFFOLD.
Mr.. l. FRANK FRAYNE will load his rife In fun view
of the audience and. standing with his back to Miss
CLARA BUTLER, will shoot an apple from her head.
Reappearance of the pleasing vocalist,
Miss ADA WRAi,
and the favorite comedian
Mr.. JOHN WILD.
The New York herald., 1873-10-03

WOODS MUSEUM.
w This (FR1DAY c'
BENEFIT (and last
I. g,
EVENING AT 8.
BENEFIT Of Mr..
4. g. RIGGS,
on which occasion
Poole's Drama OF
SHIN FAME,
conclu ding with
Tony Pastors Drama of
THE FASTEST BOY IN
NEW YORK,
The New York herald., 1873-10-03

ALSO OFFICES FOR BANKING AND OTHER PUB
POSES ON FIRST AND BASEMENT FLOORS.
INQUIRIES TO BE MADE OF
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-03-13
Vol. XIX. Whole No. GAG No. II,

and was entirely without influence or
the acquaintance ofpersons of influence.
but was resolved to perform my part in
struggle threatening the very exist
ence OF the nation. performed a CON
sclous duty without asking promotion
or command and without revengeful
feeling toward any section or any indi
vidual. Notwithstanding this, through
out the war, and from my candidacv
Tor my present office, in 1868, to tho
close OF the last Presidential campaign
l have been the subject OF abuse and
SANDER, scarcely ever equaled in poll
tical history. which to-day | feel that
| can afford to disregard in view of
your verdict, which l gratefully accept
as my vindication.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1873-03-13

AN ATTRACTIVE HONE. A home
that is fitted up with taste will be the
resort of better class of people, and
more genuine enjoyment will be shown
in visiting it, than one which has noth-
ing but the costliness of its contents
to recomndnd it. However much as
tonishment and vague admiration the
one may excite at first, il will finally
become an eve-sore rather than an at
traction, while the other will reveal a
new and beautiful feature at every
g.ance, and will never lose its pleasing
power. Apar: from tins, however, is
the a.l-important, hard, practical fact
that there is an actual economy in
good taste. Thousands Of persons
annually buy gaudy and vulgar car
pets that are not and cannot be objects
of interest, when for much less money
they might in humber material, but of
equally substantial quality, purchase
something much better suited to the
character Of their rooms and much
more in harmony with the surround.
ings. If room is arranged as a work
OF art, carpet is only an item in the
general effect, and it is matter of nc
consequence that it should excite re-
mark on its own account. What we
want when Il stranger enters our par.
lor is that he shall be impressed by q
certain beauty, by certain complete
ness. by certain richness Of effect; by
certain home feeling, as if the place
were the dwelling of refined people
who think enough Of their home te
make it beautiful. 1t is not necessar,
that he should remark whether our car
pet is Brussels or ingram, whether ou
wall paper cost 10 cents or s. piece
whether our furniture is of the mos
costly wood, elaborately carved ant
covered with the most expensive mate
rials, whether our curtains are of tn
finest lace or richest damask, but rath
er that that our combinations of color
are harmonious, that our furniture i
solid and substantial, and, in fact, tina
our room has a cosy, comfortable loo
which gives some hint as to the charae
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