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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-09

The history OF these reductions shows, also,
that no material loss Of revenue has been theil
immediate result, and that no loss ct oil has
been permanent. Since 1851, when substant-
tally the present II 70 was fixed, the revenue OF
the postofice has increased from % 5000, 0Oo
for that year to ga, 900, 900 in 1872.
A bill to reduce the slngle letter rate to
cents failed in the last Congress; but the sdop-
ton of one cent postal capds, to be supplied
free by the Government, will practically reduce
the COST Of large amount Of correspondence.
The abolition Of all franking and free matter
will help the revenue millions OF dollars after
June 80, 1873.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-09

The history of the reduction OF postage in
this country is Complementary gwen in re-
port made to the House Of Representatives by
Mr.. Farnsworth, of Illinois. In 1892 the first
postage act was passed. 1t introduced high
ly complicated system. The lowest postage
was cents to places within 80 miles; cents
to places within 60 miles; 10 cents to places
within 100 miles; IL cents to places within $50
miles; Is cents to places within 200 miles; II
cents to places within $50 miles, 20 cents to
place within $50 miles; % cents to places within
$50 miles; ana 25 cents to places more than $50
miles distant.
In 1899 the rates were changed. The lowest
rates were raised to cents and the lowest dis
lance to 40 miles. Instead OF rates there
were but 6 20 cents carried letters 500 miles,
and rs cents was still charged for greater dis
tances.
In 1916 the minimum rates we're again reduc-
ed to cents and the distance to 80 miles on
ly rates were established; 1879 cents carried
letters 400 miles; and for longer ditances 25
cents was charged still.
These rates, with single exception where
the postage was increased continued until
1874. when the first material reduction took
place Five cents became the postage for let
ters carried distance of less than 300 miles !;
10 cents for oil greater distances. AT the same
time the dropletier system was introduced,
such letters being charged cents. Previous
TO ths time the rule bad been that the above
rates we're for singh" letters.-that is, let
tiers on one sheet of paper, large or small, and
without reference to weight. In 1914 the half-
ounce weight was made the standard instead
Of the number Of sheets.
In 1871 the single rate was made 3 cents Tor
all distances under 1900 miles, and cents for
greater distances, If prepaid, this being the
first inducement held out to prepay letters
Unpaid letters wore charged and 10 cents ac-
cordng to the distance.
In 1855 prepayment was required, Q cents,
prepaid by stamp, for all distances, was estab-
lished.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-09

THERE are tens OF thousands Of farmers
boys throughout the country who are dissatis-
fed with the life they lead. They go about
their daily work as If it was 80 much drudgery
forced upon them. They have no love for the
farm, 10 taste for the labor which it demands.
Their hearts are not in their work. They stick
to it through necessity. and spend half their
ton Of circumstances that will lead them to
sesk their fortune in some populous city.
They have read Of some poor friendless lad
who shouldered his bundle and turned his face
toward some great city, found friends there
who gave him employment and helped him up
the ladder Of fame and wealth, and they think
that his changes would be theirs il they had
but the courage to face the music as he did.
They forget that where one country boy bet
tered bis condition bycityexperience thousand
made theirs worse than before. The rare ex-
ceptions Of success find place on the record,
but the countless failures that go to make up
the rule are passed by unnoticed. City life Is
ruin aud death to Thousands who enter 1t. It's
victims come largely from the country districts.
Foolish young men, who were reared on farms,
had good homes and lind friends, are to be
found struggling to obtain living In some OBJ
scure place where the sunshine never enters.
Temptations surround them; some may stand,
but the majority fall and go to swell the fear
ful current OF vice that sweeps through our
populous cities.
word OF advice to farmers boys: II you
are tired Of farm life, and have some well de-
fined idea OF what you can do IN q great city.
20 if you feel that you have the requisite
courage and resolution to face the temptations
that will beset you. II you are sick Of the
farm, and don't know what you would do in
the city. but feel that in the great crowds OF
business men that you would meet, something
would turn up" TO help you, stay just where
you aIel abandon your idle dreams! get over
your farm sickness, ard 90 10 work in earnest.
Take an interest in the farm. II you find 1t
too small, buy more land; make it large enough
to satisfy your energies, or If too large cut
it down until 1t suits. The moment you drop
your city fancies that moment you become an
other man. You will stop complaining, labor
will be light on your shoulders the old farm
will look attractive for the first time since early
boyhood. and you have made the first step to-
wards an honorable career in the most useful
and honorable OF professions.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-09

New Carpets! New Oil Cloth!
Al, all the New Patterns arriving
Haze in Stock Neao Spring Ocercoats and Nec
Clothing for Men and Boys.
splendid of CATERS and SLIPPERS,
Chldren FANCY Shoes extremely
low prices being opened
Largest stock and finest assortment Of
shewls and scarfs ever shown here.
This pr express direct New York. have opened large line of
latest Imporations of
HATS AND CAPS
such IS
Black Oriental, Waverly, Alpine and the Royal Purple
Lennox.
popular styles Also latest Broadway style Black Silk Hats $3.50
and $500 each.
IN POINTS, STRIPES, TICKS DUCKS, DENNIS COTTONS AND
COTTONADES OUR STOCK is COMPLETE
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-05-09

NJ ibis day have received line of Ladies Ties
Baids, Kid Gloves and Fancy Articles, cheap.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18

|+-Speoimen.of peumsnshipv J~H'Basi-
man, Columbia, Us.
Lot Of books, Daffis & Chapman, Co.
lambis, diploms.
,,!I, Phantom . picture. es Mrs wsC ohspmsn.: !:
Autumn leaf cross. Mrs E E Jackson.
Cc!cmbis, So. 2 :. 3
Skeleton leaf cross. Mrs E Z Jackson,
Columbia. 50.
Embiems and regalia. Joseph Book,
Charleston, $40.
Frame circular of the Carolina Iusti-
tute, specimen of printing, Walker,
Evans & Cogswell, Charleston, 50.
Salver, Philip Kohr, Orang-burg, pre-
MUM awarded for engraving.
Ice pitcher and stand, Philip Kobn,
Orangoburg, design and workmanship
tasteful md elaborate
Goblets, entered for engraving, Philip
Kohn, Orangeburg, $5
IL cadets, representing Georgia, Vir-
ginin, North Carolina mud Sonth Caro-
lima. one months culture, Carolina Mill
tary Institute, diploma. Tho commit
tee take great pleasure in recommending
tho award Of Il special diploma to Col.
John 2. Thomas for his highly com
mendablc effort in tho literary, scientific,
moral and physical culture and develop
ment OF tho young men OF the Carroll
mas, US exhibited in the twelve young
men presented before the committee to
day from the Carolina Military, Litera-
ry and Scientific Institute Of tho Cai o.
linas, recently established by him in
Charlotte. n. G.
SPECIAL PREMIUMS horses and
mules, 6 cows, IL sheep. 2 hogs, / 2 field
crops, 80 in ail-being largest collection
OF stock and field crops-R A Griffin,
Abbeville. S25
L'rgest number Of articles in patch.
work, knitting, &C., 81 articles. Mrs a
Il = Lindsay. Ah6evllle, $40.
| Best collection swcetmeats by one
lady. AZ articles, Mrs John Wither.
spoon, Society Hill, $40.
Lugest collection of pickles, % arti-
claa, Mrs john Witherspoon, Society
Llrgest collection dried fruits, Mrs A
u Q Lindsay, Abboville, $40.
Lirgest collection cakes and candies
! 10 articles, Mrs John Wi:i,.rspoon, So
ciety Hill, $40.
The above is an official publication o
thu premiums issued by the State Agri
cultural and Mechanical Society, at the
Fair Just closed. All parties to whom
premiums were awarded, bnt who have
not received them. will find them in the
hands of AR. Wm. G.. Whilden, Of
Charleston. D. WYATT AIKEN,
Secretary S. A. & NJ. Society.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18
COLUMBIA, S. c..
Tuesday Morning, November ls. 1873.
The Duty or the Government mt in the Case
of the Vtrginius.

The Duty or the Government In the Case
of the Virginius.
Tho outrage Of the Virginius has
stirred up feeling in this country
which will not be appeased short of the
most complete reparation and atone
ment. The infringement of our mari
time rights is an ipjnry which the coun-
try has always been prompt to redress.
It was this which fired the American
heart. under the patriotic appeals of
Calhoun, Lowndcs, Clay and d. r.
Williams, to exact Of naughty England
tho fullest indemnity, and which was
e1torted by force of arms in the contest
with her of 1Sl2-15. In the cnse of the
French spoliations on our commerce,
General Jackson dealt with the French
Government of Louis Philippe in o
summary way. Chafing under their
delay and disinclination to repair the
wrongs. he threatened to make reprisals,
and brought them quickly to satisfac-
tory settlement. "OId Hickory was iu
earnest and q man not to be fooled with.
The puniahment of the Algerine pirates
at an earlier period was equally prompt
and equally expressed the national re-
puguance to any invasion of those
rights, to tho protection of which orr
wooden walls ut sen ara as much cnti-
tles! rs the forts on land. Or any part of
tho national territory. Insult to the
| flag, injury to tho interests nnd rights
of persons and property, which it shields
and protects, afIront the national senti-
ment, and run counter to tho national
precedenis. They are not to be tolerated.
In tho case OF the Yirginius. the in
vasion OF guaranteed rights took form
Of atrocity and blood thirstiness which
will add another heavy count to the in
dictment against Spain. 1t is every
where felt as an outrage. It WAS a
slaughter, Wholesale, merciless and
fendish. Those engaged in it can
make no defence. The drum head pro.
ceedings were hurried with the Wow Of
preventing any escape Of the poor vic
Tins by any sort OF interposition. 1t
was the instinct Of revenge which made
them thus hasty to shed blood. This is
temper which deserves the severcst re-
buke, and should be visited by tho
prompteat punishment. Thorc is the
strongest necessity that our iron-clads
shall repair without delay 20 the Gulf
A formidable display OF power is the
thing needed in those waters. Men Of
war can furnish the best arguments in
tho case, and arc best supporters Of the
demand which the flagship should be
instructed to mako, Of the return OF the
captured vessel and tho surrender of the
culprits for trial and punishment. These
steps should be taken with the least pos
sible delay. If the demand is complied
with, the whole difficulty can be settled
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18

The State Grange of Georgia having
invited delegates from all the agricul-
tural associations Of the South, to meet
in Atlanta, Ga, on tho 25th November,
instant, the following brothers are up
pointed to represent the State Grange
Of South Carolina at said convention:
J. A. Law, Darlington; D. Wyatt
Aiken, Abbeyille; w. Fl. Gibbes, Co.
ilumbia; j.. A. Hoyt. Anderson; w. q.
Walker, Chester: j. II. Brooks, Edge.
field. TEOS. TAYLOR, Master.
COLUMBIA, November 10.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18

Charles J. Poroher, son of DR.. Peter
Poroher, and clerk in the United States
marshal's Office. Charleston, died yester-
day.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18

LIST OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Meeting Burns Club.
E. 81. Heinitsh-Cough Syrup.
Independent Fire Engine Company.
Capital Building and Loan Asaociat'n
John Alexander-Iron Work.
Chapman Sisters.
Sacred Music Books.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18

PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTucKY.-We
are informed that all unsoid tickets to
tho fourth concert of this enterprise, in
the hands of agents, will be returned on
25th instant. Remember this, aud form
your clubs and secure tickets while they
can be had. N2t13
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-18

In compliance with the in vitation
from the Georgia State Agricultural So
ciety aud from the State Grange of
Georgia, the following gentlemen ore
appointed to represent the State Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society and the
State Auxiliary Joint Stock Company at
tho Cotton States Convention, to be
held in Atlanta, Georgia. on Tuesday,
the 25th day of November, instant: r.
NJ. Sims, OF York; A. d. Fredrick, of
Orangeburg; Thomas Taylor, Of Oolum-
bia; j. s. Richardson, of Sumter; 8. @.
Means. of Spartanburg; n. T. Peake
and Wm. NJ. Lawton, Of Charleston; A.
Baxter Springs, OF York; ". q. FofFy,
GreenvilIe; @. n. Saber, Newberry.
As this convention will be one of
vital interest to the South, this delega-
ton are earnestly requested to attend.
T. W. WOODWARD. President.
COLUMBIA, November Is.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
Romantic Young Lady
ElOpes with IL PLATE.

The Virginia (Nevada) Enterprise of Oc/
tober says a few days since the daugbi
ter OF welI- to-do ranchman, residing on
the headquarters of the Walker river, q
baudsol- ond well educated young lady,
about sixteen or.ssven,een years of age,
eloped with young ran OF the Pinte per-
suasion VINO had been working about her
fathers place.
The girl and her dusky lover got consid.
erable the start OF her father, and it would
seem, did some tall travelling towa:d the
wilderness and the warriors castls Of saIe/
brush on the Lake oil Walker; but the faith
er did not let the grass grow under his !cet
or his borsrs hoof. He procured the best
horse in the settlement. aud rode dis tanc q
OF $50 miles in esh teen hours. us caught
the runaway daughter somewhere between
Walker Lake aed the Sink of the Carson =,
and snatcbed her bald/heuded. What be/
came of the gallant "ovyer" we have not
learned. The chances are that the irate
parent made 1t 50 warm for him that no will
not hereafter hanker alter white fatber-iD
law,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
OUR MOTHERS

40 vera the best and tidie,t hou...
In the world-excsptiug our grandma, h.,. w
took especial pride in 4he po.ss,.,on :
rows OF tinware that glistened like 4, M II.
ed mirror. Every article abou. their hon.'
susceptible of polish, including the b,...
kuocker, was regularly brighten ed up uo,,,
it fairly glis,ened. With their prim,u,"
materials such ss Bath brick, emery. ro,,,,
tone, etc, II was u serious labor, ,lh.,,
one OF love. Nowadays, however. ,b.i,
daughters use SspoIio, and 10 one hour c.n
polish more articles and do II better th,,
they could In . whole day. II you wi,h IA
excel your mothers 10 the brieh moss o,
your kitchen ware, use Sapolso. 30lv
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

PERSONAL. Mr.. A. II. Steele, Vice Pres
ident of the Pennsylvania Petroleum Rail-
road will appear before tae Council toln igh
FOR the purpose Of presenting soma fact
relative to that enterprise. Hs claims to
be in possession Of evidence to show that
the road is speedily TO be built. Causes
which 1t Is not necessary to enumerate
here, but which will be explained tonight,
have operated to prevent the carrying tori
ward of the work, but il is claimed that
everything is nearly in redness to resume
work and prosecute it to completion. The
company have also expressed willingness
to settle with property owners for any dam
age they may have caused them. While
We are in the favor OF dealing cautiously
and even vigorously with the company.
there cav be no good reason for driving
away from our doors an enterprise that
promises so much for the city. We need,
aud need badly, cheap coal yard, and we
are in favor of extending aid TO the company
under proper and stringent safeguards. -
Erie Dispatch.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
NOW George Copeland was
Iiangod.

From the Greensourg, Ga Herald
AT precisely IL o'clock tho riff Gu. the
cord that held the trap door; the rops broke
and be tell with crash down the stairway
was caught in a sitting posture aud remain.
ed silent and molionless;not tremor shook
his frame; his countenance was pacid, epd
Indicated no pain whatever. He seemed IN
perfect sleep. At fifteen minutes past
twelve he was again drawn up, making a
cultural sound aud struggling cons idirabie
In four minutes be ceased to struggle. At
the expiration OF the fifth minnie slight
'remor struck him aud he drew ono breath.
In fifteen minutes his pulse ceased but his
pulse still beat ieebly. At thirty minutes
1t was doubtful whether there was auy pull
sation. At ihry/live minutes Mr.. Walker
again detected puls.tion at the heart. AT
ten m minutes past one life was pronounced
extinct. No blame attaches 10 the Sheriff
for the accident OF the rope.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

congregation last Sunday that prayer
meeting would be held in the church In be-
half OF the Memphis sufferers, and exhortrd
ashes tor the solemn occasion. One sister
accordingly procured lot OF Old coffee
sacks, worked them into well flung dress
spr nhled sad unique dress proiusely with
ash'', anl when tne day OF prayer arrived
put it on and started for the house Of God
She WAS stopped by ber mistress who had
cousd r.h'e difficulty in explaining to her
the re meaning OF The minister.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

Our townsmau, Mr.. Hugh N. johnson,
left town yesterday for Tidioute, which
place he will make his residence 10 future
He goes there for the purpose of going into
the refining business 10 which he is an
adept His many friends will be pleased 10
learn his prospects are good for making
money, and they will unite with us in wish
Ing him all manner of prosperity. Mr.. c.
Il. Williams, OF this place, is his partner
In the enterprise.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
The Girard Cosmopolite is responsible 70,

The Girard Cosmopoliie is responsible 70,
the following: A young man who resides
near the southern line of the county recently
visited some friends in ,Ashtabula county,
o bio, who carry on an extensive dairy busi-
mess. This business pleased him and he re-
solved to engage in it whenever he should
marry and settle down. A few evenings
after his return home he was in merry
company of young people, and In reply to
some one who qnizzed him concerning his
matrimonial intent tons, he declared that b Q
could not think OF marrying any young
lady who did not own at least dozen cows.
sob, I'm sorry!' responded boxum,
bright eyed lasse, ''for don't own single
cow;" but, she added after pause, while a
lovely carmine tinge overspread her dimpled
cheeks, ''Ive got a pair of nice Calves
We expect an order to print the wedding
cards before the weather gets too cold TOR
sleeping alone.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
TOOK MOTT S.

Taking into consideration the
dullness of the times and the
low price of oil, not speaking
of the scarcity of money, l
have concluded to reduce the
price of BENZlNE delivered
at the wells to $l,OO per bar
rel. My motto is live and let
live. Pay me a call before
going elsewhere and l will
satisfy you as to quality and
price of Benzine. Old stand
Railroad track onS Fonrth
Street.
W.. A. LGXlER.
Petroleum Centre. Oct. %, 1873.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

While walking down the railroad track.
this forenoon, gentleman informed
MS he noticed quite number Of boys on top
OF the caal cars engaged 10 throwing off
large chunks Of soft coal which rolled down
The bank and were quickly seized by other
boys and carried off. The railroad compaI
ny must lose by the operation.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
PETRoLIA, November 5.
sleeping alone

One of the Heziewood Oil Company's
to day. and is flowing at the rate of $50 bar
rels a day. A number OF other wells in this
vicinity will reach the sand in day or two
expected TO strike soon, and some are
now flowing largely.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

The Titusvilie Courier of this morning
says constable arrived in tina. city en-
Tuesday from MeadviIle, for the purpose OF
arresling Mrs. Patton, against whom the
grand jury brought true bill for forgery.
This Is the case In which Mr.. McCray's
name was brought in, mention of which we
made in day before yesterdays paper.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

The General Officers OF the Philadelphia
Il Ere eilroAd division OF tho Pennsylvs/
MIA Rail Road having been removed to
Wiliiamsporl all Communications, Reports.
etc., heretofore sent to Erie, must be TOT,
warded to Wlliamsport on and siier Mon/
day, October 27th 1873.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
DONJT BE HUM ISTGGL d

W ith Qlacks and imp"strrs, vino will not aono
fleece y"n, hut IN ninety .ninr cases ont II n hun
making YOUR case worse. Resort " once tn III;
only siveiyn ,emedy TINT can be rslsd on. r. We.
Calium's Ru.t Blood Searcher, which h'li'hes
from the systcmAl form II prva7s diseases md
virus in the blOod also, seminal weakness los o.
energy, loss Of memory. and all nervon. ai'ea.'
,csuiting r. M sell abuse which destroys both mind
and BODY, endcrng marriage impossible. Warnn
ted. rice by mail ls.currly seaad. no c1po-urel
: 90 p package Each package makes y guar
of Blood ScaTcher. iinIns NJ dicins Co., Pitts.
burgh, "a Box 1896. Pamphlet Free.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

The change 10 the lime table on the Oil
Creek Railroad, causes the New York pa/
psrs to he delayed. Instead of arriving in
the morning as has been be custom, they
do not get here until evening.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
k.OS'l'.

Od Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1873 gold
bracelet, snake pattern, between Capt
SNith's Saloon on Washington Street. aud
the railroad depot. A liberal reward will
be paid for its recovery by leaving It at this
Office.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06
Gold at ..llp. IN. l067s

We would mildly suggest to Justice Rey-
nolds or Constable Burgess the necessity of
notifying property owners along Washing.
ton street, of the necessity of repair ing
their sidewalks. AT come points they are
In wretched bad condition. This matter
should be attended 10 at ooce.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

We are pleased to notice the return to
town CT our friend, Capt. D. Jones, a well
known oil operator of this place. He has
been at hs home in Boston, Mass, for sew
er,l weeks Cast.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-06

The geuai Old poet, Whittier was re!
Gently visi ii1s in Boston when young
lady requested the favor OF reading him one
Of bis poems which she had The vanity to
think she conid do acceptab'y Mr.. Whit
tier sat with his hand to his ear listening at
tentively, and when the reading ended,
said very quietly, "Why, really, l did no,
know it was so good" On former occaI
sion, after listening TO one oi lis own stiut
sions he said: "Thsts good; wonder who
wrote it?'. "An Amer icae named John G.
Whittier" was the answer