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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
Chase as a Barber.

Men of talent often fail from turning
their talents in wrong direc-
ton. Chief-Justice Chase, for example,
would never have made successful bar
Der. He lived for while in his youth
with his uncle, Bishop Chase, who pre-
pared him for college. One morning
he told the budding Salmon to kill and
dress a pig. The incipient statesman
was not much of a butcher, and, when
he came to the delicate operation of
scalding the pig, horror the hair set.
But in his extremity he bethought him
self of his uncles razor, and, in due
course of time, had the porker shaved
from tip of snout to tail-end. The
Bishop, on his return, complimented his
nephew on the neatness with which he
had performed his task. When, how
ever, the old gentleman came to shave
himself, his cherished razor was found
in sad plight. An investigation fol-
lowed, and young Salmon received some
very serious
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10

shallow, might be produced for the
special service, The water may be
changed once IN the day, where neces-
sary. For people who combine sedan
tary pursuits with the love of flowors,
the form of the basin might be varied,
so as to become miniature well and
an epergne, the moistened air being
quite capable of distilling fragrant
odors and dispensing them over the
part of the house usually occupied.
This plan, minus the flowers, has been
for some years in application in the
committee-rooms of corporate body,
and we have ourselves tested its
utility more or less frequently during
the past three summers. To literary
men the boon is appreciable, and they
will value it not one whit the less be-
cause of the extreme simplicity OF its
application. -Erchange.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
Homemade Windmill.

Farmers and others can, in many
cases, construct windmills for 1.-THE of
the cost of the patented plans, that, for
certain purposes, would suit them bet
ter, because easily kept in repair. Here
is the suggestion of plan which can be
constructed for IS, besides the material
the farmer can find on his farm and his
own labor, excepting also the sails,
which properly belong to the MAIN
tenance. In order to obtain such a
result, all improvements" must be
ruled out. 1t consists of upright posts
supporting an upright shaft, having a
hub on top carrying three horizontal
arms, to each of which are hinged light
rectangular frames covered with heavy
muslin or light canvas, regulated to
swing in one direction only, from hori-
zontal to perpendicular. The sails are
carried with the wind, at right angles
to it, and return edgeways against the
wind. The post may lean two feet at
the top, SO as to shorten the connection
of the upper box with it. The lower
bearing may be in a post set in even
with the ground, under the upper bear
ing. The pulley, four feet diameter,
secured near the bottom of the shaft,
may have smooth true groove for rope
band burnt into its circumference by q
" stone" bar, its one end resting in a
hole in post, the other in hand, while
the middle, in contact with the wheel
is red hot.-COr. Manufacturer ana
Buildcr
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
A Boston Incident.

There is suggestion for dramatst
in scene that is reported to have occur
red recently at famous Boston restau-
rant. Eight married men of delicate
palates and unlimited wealth decided
upon having dinner the like Of which
there never had been upon this CONT
nent. Accordingly, they gave the ar
tlstic restaurateur q blank card, with
the understanding that he was to ex-
haust the resources of the establish
ment. Before the time fixed for the
event, the little scheme came to the
ears of the wife of one of the party, and
1T is estimated that it took something
less than 43 minutes TO advise the other
seven injured and sighted females.
Immediately there was a conference
and counterpart, and the proprietor
OF the restaurant soon received an order
to duplicate the dinner previously or
dered and to serve it in an adjoining
room. What is almost incredible. not
one of the ladies leaked the secret to
her husband, and when the eight selfish
epicures assembled for the great occa-
sion, they We're all in blissful ignorance
that their wives were in the next room,
enjoying Il fac siniie of the repast.
But of course there was point beyond
which the secret could not be kept, and
this was reached when the suave pro-
prietor brought in his bill. The ladies
sent it in to the party in the other room,
and then there was q denOuenaent,
which, even in this nitro-glycerine era
of the drama, must have made the most
startling effects of the stage look very
tame indeed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
Remarkable Discovery.

The saying that there is nothing new
under the sun gets quoted so often that
it seems too stale for repetition, yet we
are constantly reminded of its force the
more ways and means of former times
are studied. The adage has just re-
ceived most unexpected and remark
able illustration. 1t is found that the
perfect idea of the sewing machine was
developed upward of eighty years ago,
and in England. Everybody who knew
incapable of inventing anything. He
was not only destitute of mechanical
knowledge, but was of that dull, prosaic
turn of mind which is opposed to all
suggestiveness. Where, then, did he
get the idea In the English Patent
Office Reports, magniticently repub-
lished by the Government in 1854, there
is the specification of one Thomas
Saints, of Greenhill Rents, in the parish
of ST. Stephen, London, under date
of July II, 1870, for composition of
resins and gums for sticking the soles
of boots and shoes together. Curiously
enough, the specification says not a
word in regard to machinery, but it is
accompanied by a large plan i'll whic h
are figured a sewing machine, weaving
machine, and some other unimportant
articles. The sewing machine was iu-
tended for the purpose OF fastening the
soles to the uppers. There is spool
for the thread, there is an awl to make
the hole in the materials, and there is a
needle with the eye at the top, pre-
cisely like the Howe machine, for driv-
ing the thread through the hole. 1t is,
in fact, in all the essential features, as
perfect machine as any III use at the
present day. This discovery has just
been made by Mr.. Lucius Lyon, of the
firm of Finkle & Lyon, sewing machine
manufacturers. A gentleman in Boston
gave him the hint II few weeks ago that
the principle of the sewing machine had
already been discovered in England,
and that it was to be found in the
Patent Office reports. On reac hing this
city he Immediately went to the Aston
Library and obtained permission to ex,
anime the magnificent series presented
by the English Government to the
library. After a long search he came
upon the specification above described
The discovery cannot but have Il most
important bearingupon the manufacture
of these machines. Manufacturers o.
all the various descriptions of sewing
machines-there are now about sixty
varieties-have all been paying a royalty
to Elias Howe and his family for the
use of the needle, which is the essentia
part of the machine. If this discover.
is of any weight at all, its effect woul'
seem to be to completely invalidate thu
claims of the Howe estate for the royal
ties, and, indeed, to render the trustee
of the estate liable to suits at law TO
the recovery of all the enormous sum
which have been paid for royalties il
the past. 1t is enough to take ava,
ones breath to think of the immens
amount of litigation which is likely t.
arise out of these conflicting claims
The lawyers have an enchanting pros
pect before them.-NeW York Graphic
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
How Andy johnson Recovered His Old
Tailoring Table.

Ex-President Johnson has been noted
for his kindness to tailors. Some time
since he loaned to one of them the old
table on which he used to ply his shears
and needle, and from which he, in an
unparalleled career, rose to the Presi-
dency. During the cholera alarm of
June last, this brother left Greenville in
a hurry, taking his family with him to
Bristol. In the confusion he neglected
TO leave behind this celebrated table.
Mr.. Johnson was Frustrated by a VIC.
lent attack of cholera, and could no,
look after outdoor matters, and so the
table found its way to Bristol. OF cours,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
To Purify and Cool a Room.

A basin of water placed upon table
in the center of room will produce a
refreshing GOODNESS in the excessive
heat of summer days. The explanation
of the phenomenon is so natural as to
excite surprise at its being so little
known. The hot air takes up the mois-
ture, which diffuses itself throughout
the apartment and lowers the tempera-
ture. OF course the broader the sur
face the better will be result gained
and, for this reason, it were to be wished
some new designs, after the fashion OF
those ornamental dishes in which cut
flowers are placed, but not quite SC
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
Important Discoveries.

The archRologists have been making
more remarkable discoveries within the
last two years than eyer before, and the
interest and diligence of the explorers
increase with every new acquisition.
The domestic history and habits of the
ancient savages, and of ancient civilized
peoples, are written out as distinctly,
and almost as accurately, as the summer
vacationists write up the charms of
burly tavern-keepers. The last dis
covery, announced by the London
Standard, was made upon the site of
the Old Bailey in that city Recently,
while digging at a depth of about
twelve feet below the surface, the men
came upon stone coffin, which, on a
portion of the lid being removed, was
found to contain human remains. A
great many archaologists have pro-
nounced the coffin to be Roman, and
that it must have been buried there
nearly two thousand years. The dimen-
sions of the coffin are seven feet nine
inches long, four feet two and a half
inches wide, and three feet deep. 1t
has been formed out of solid block.
Several eminent medical men state the
bones to be those of male, about
seven feet in stature. There are marks
on the lid which have not yet been de-
ciphered, but the coffin and remains
have been removed to the City Museum,
Guildhall, for further investigation.
Another discovery of historical import
ance has also been made in the shape OF
a considerable portion Of the old Roman
wall which formerly surrounded the
city. Numerous other relics, compris
ing coins, pottery, domestic articles
etc, have also been discovered. y
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
MaXins.

Better to live in log cabin all your
own than brown stone mansion belong
ing to somebody else.
Better walk forever than run in debt
for horse and carriage.
Better to use the old cane-seated
chairs and faded three-ply carpet, than
tremble at the bills sent home from the
upholster's for the most elegant parlor
set ever made.
Better to pay the street organ-grinder
two cents for music, if you must have it,
than owe for grand piano.
Better gaze upon bare walls, than
pictures unpaid-for.
Better to eat thin soup from earthen-
ware, if you owe your butcher nothing,
than dine off lamb and roast beef, and
know that it does not belong to you.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
Flying Lizards.

The Piutes in Utah occupy thei
leisure moments in catching flying liz
ards with sticks curved like the handle
of cane, and eat them. When Piute
sees one he extends his stick, and by a
dextrous twist of the wrist spins the
lizard in the air, catching him in his
hands as he comes down. The flesh of
these lizards resembles the meat of q
bull-frog, and they are said to be even
more delicious. As fast as the Indians
catch them they string them around
their waists and necks, and roast them
one by one, as they become hungry.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
A Lapland Cradle.

The Lapland cradle is queer thing.
1t looks like a sledge with the lower
part open. Before the child is placed
in it it is stuffed with fine, soft moss.
If the mother wishes to carry
the child with her, she fastens
the cradle on her back, with
the child's head peeping over her
shoulder. If she had rather leave it at
home alone, she lets down the cloth at
the cradle-head to keep off the gnats,
sunshine or cold !; and if there are
wolves in the neighborhood, she hangs
it on tree; as the wind breezes up, the
child rocks to and fro, and lies quiet
enough. -Erchan0e
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.
HABY,s led.

Dainty and white is the little spread,
Cool and smooth is the tiny bed,
Curtained with MEETINGS so airy and light,
Not a fly can hide himself from sight;
And there the baby shall sleep, sleep, sleep,
While mother ana angels their watch shall keep
Mother and angels shall watch together
All through the sultry summer weather.
Fleeciest blankets shall make the spread,
And downest feathers the little bed
Where baby, our darling, shall sweetly repose,
Warm TO the tips of her cunning wee toes
When the wintry winds shall blow, blow, blow,
And all the world be white with snow;
And mother and angels still watch together
All through the frosty winter weather.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10

A GENTLEMAN in Atchison, Kansas,
being called upon to act as Juror in a
divorce case, gave the following reasons
why he should be excused: 81 am
preiudiced against the married state. 1
am timid, my wife is not. / am bald
headed. 1t wasn't fever that caused
nv hair to come out. 1t came out evil
IDENTIFY one night after an argument with
my wife," Thinking he might have I'M
due prejudices, under the circum-
stances. the court excused him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
To CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for this paper should be accom-
panied by the name OF the author; necessarily for
publication. but evidence OF good faith on the
part of the writer Write only side of the paper
Be particularly careful in giving names aud oates TO
have the letters and figures plain and distinct.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10

A Boston paper thinks DR.. Samuel
johnson, were he now alive in New
England, might say that epizootic spas
modic affections of the nasal organ are
not eminently conductive to calligraphic
legibility, the perspicuous sphericity
of rhetorical sentences, or continuous
colloquies uninterrupted by nosequakes
and explosive manifestations of the OIL
factory arrangements.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-10-10
A WRITER in the MONTGOMERY (Al,

A WRITER in the Montgomery Gala.
advertiser ascribes all the troubles of
the South to "cheap shot-guns, powder
and lead" He says the shooting of in
sectiverous birds has this year cost
Alabama alone more than $40, 100000
in the ravages done by the cotton CATER
pillar.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
WASHINGTON.
Appointments.

Appointments.
WASHINGTON, November 1.-THE Presi-
dent to-day signed the commission of
William Gibson, as postmaster at Austin,
Nevada, and appointed Henry Oscar
Wagner, Jr, OF Illinois, consular clerk Of
the United States.
Reduction of Fees.
The Postmaster General to day issued an
order reducing the registration fee on do
mestic letters and packages from fifteen to
eight cents, commencing on the first OF Jan
uary, next.
Legal Tenders.
Outstanding legal tenders s362, 1863, Gil.
A British War Vessel Sailed for Cuba.
Her British majesty's steamer Niobe sailed
from Jamaica for Cuba on the evening OF
the sixth.
Capture of the General Sherman.
The American flibustering steamer Cen
eral Sherman entered the harbor of Aspin-
wall on the third instant, under the name
of General ARIA, and was at once seized by
Captain Gushing, OF the United States
steamer Wyoming, for using illegal ship
papers and sailing under the flag of Hon
duras, while it is claimed that she is an
American vessel The question Of her
seizure will be decided by the United States
courts.
A Civil Rights Case in the Supreme Court.
In the case of Catherine Brown, coored,
against the Washington, Alexandra and
Georgetown Railroad Company to recover
damages for personal injuries in being put
out Of the ladies' car, the Supreme Court
today affirmed Judgment for the plaintiff,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
FRANCE.
A Message from MacWah0n to the
AssembIy-The Term of Seven Years
AuroaA

A Message from MacNIahon to tho
AssembIy-The Term of Seven Years
Agreed to.
PARIS, November 7.-Presideut MacMa-
hon sent message to the Assembly to-day
which was presented and read by the Duke
de Broglie. The President says that it has
been decided as best for the interests of the
country to ask of the Assembly the prolon-
CATION of the powers of the present execu-
tive for seven years.
He deems it his duty to indicate guaran-
tees, without which il would be imprudent
for him to accept the task of governing the
country. He points out the bad effect of
postponement of the beginning of prolonga-
tion until after constitutional bills areO
voted upon. Such course would diminish
his authority and render it more uncertain.
ie expresses the strongest desire for az
speedy discussion of constitutional bills.
Ii his term is prolonged. he will use the
powers granted in the defense of conserva-
tive ideas, which he is convinced are those
OF the minority of the nation.
After the adjournment of the Assembly,
Ministers De 6rogHe, Balbie and Ernoul
attended IL meeting of the committee on
prolon2aiion and submitted the PROPOSE
,ions of the Presidents message. The com
mittte consented to term of seven years,
but refused TO yield on other points.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
MEXICO.
Troops at Monterey and SaltilIo.

Troops at Monterey and SaltilI0.
MATAMoRAs, November 1.-THE mail
from Monterey to-day brings intelligence
that the federal troops under General
Treno are occupying Monterey and SaltillO
to maintain order.
Movements of Zepeda.
siereral Zepeda, who was deposed as
Governor OF the State of 'COahu is again
at SaltllO, and has organized several hun
dred State troops with which to oppose the
forces of the Congress of the State, which
dep"sed him and recognizes DR.. Salus as
Governor.
another Conflict Expected.
Another conflict between General Zepeda
and the friends OF Salus is anticipated.
A Conducta.
A large cOnducta of silver is on the road
between Zacatecas and Saltillo. Five hun
dred federal troops were dispatched to
escort it to Monterey, to prevent its falling
into the hands of either OF the parties who
are opposing each other.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
Personal.

Chief Justice Ludeling and Associate
Justice Wyly have arrived in town, and
were in their places in the Supreme Court
yesterday.
Captain George L. Norton and his ac-
complished lady returned to the city on
Sunday.
Lieutenant Commander D. C. Kells re-
turned to the city Monday morning from a
brief trip to the North. and resumed COM
mand of the ironclad feet, which he hopes
and expects will soon be ordered on active
duty.
We were pleased to receive call, yester-
day, from Judge R. H. Shannon, who has
inst returned from the North, looking, if
possible, all the better for his trip; and,
seemingly, with the same vim that has dis
tinguished him as a judge and correspond
ent of the New York Times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
THE. STORM.


lSCNdStduOu III anu hTOuu0 NAeWpnlSs
MEMPHIS, November 1.-THE storm last
evening seems to have been general as for
the first time within six years the press in
this city is almost entirely without reports.
Telegraph lines are prOstrated in every di-
rection. At Raleigh Village, nine miles
north OF this city, the new hotel was blown
down. Fencing was leveled with the ground
throughout the country. At Decatur, Ala
bama, considerable damage is reported, but
as yet it is impossible to obtain reliable in
formation.
The Gale Sweeps Through Alabama and
Georgia.
MOBILE, November 7.-Reports from
North Alabama and West Georgia repre-
sent the storm of Sunday night very heavy
at West Point, Georgia. Trees were up
rooted, houses unrOofed and telegraph
wires torn down. We have similar reports
; from Columbus, Georgia, but not so heavy
at Montgomery and Selma. At the latter
point it was accompanied with very heavy
rain. note by mail from Decatur, Ala
bama, says that the storm was unprece-
dently violent at that place, with much
damage to property and telegraph lines.
No reports from points north of West Point
or east of Columbus, Georgia. No loss of
life reported.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18

VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE AT
tention is called to the sale at auction to be
made this day, at noon, at the Merchants
and Auctloneers' Exchange, Royal street,
by the sheriff of the parish of Orleans, of
two lots of ground, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon, situated in
the Fourth District Of this city, on Third
street, between Laurel and Annunciation.
For full particulars and terms see adver
tisaypaDts
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
Navy Recruits.

Orders were received at the naval re cruit-
ing depot in this city to send all sailors whs
may enlist hereafter for service in the navy
to Key West, instead of New York, as here
tofore. Detachments have been forwarded
heretofore in squads of about twenty men
per week.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
The Second REGIMENT.

The Second Regiment of Infantry, Louis
lana State National Guard, commanded by
Colonel R. B. Bsqu;e, was inspected on
Sunday at the armory by Colonel William
Wright. The ranks were full, the men pre-
sented fine martial appearance, and Gen
eral Barber, who, with several guests, was
present. expressed himself in terms of ad-
miration of these noble men, whom he has
the honor to command
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
CAUTION.

NOTICE Is HEEERY GIVEN THAT A
IN certain PROMISS0RY NOTE, drawn bv James
syme to his order and BY him indorsed
talso bearing the Endorsement of Darcy
Wheeler IN pepciD, GATED New Orleans. Octo
her 9. 1868, pBypbe two mouths after ds-te
for the OF 126G Or vaine received, with
interest from date at eight per cent until paid
aud duly protested fJr uon-payrneDt by r. q
tottschalk, notarg public has been lost or mis-
laid, AID the public is cautioned not 10 trade Ol
negotiate for said note. liberal reward will y.
paid for the return of said note to at No x
Canal street.
uoiI 10 % J. A. G. WADSWORTH.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
WHOLE NUMBER 2O3l.

holding that the court below had iurisdic-
tion, and that the action was properly sus-
tained against the company. This does not
decide the general question OF the right of
the railroad companies to make regulations
separating the races on the cars in the alb
sence of charter provisions
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
DETITIONs AND SCHEDULES

Prepared strictly according to the bankrupt law
general orders of Ihe United States supreme
Court and rules of the United States District
Court, by JOHN 5. CAhibh,
At tie office of c. S. Kellogg, Register in Bank
ruptcy, Customhouse building, New Orleans
BIanks ALWAYS on hand. mol
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-18
TO SUGAR PLANTERS.

Notice ia herebv given to Sugar Planters that
haye for sale q few of nay celebrated and well
Inown SULPHUR FUMIGA TORS, for Cane Juice,
,1h;ch will close out at s I25 and $50 each at
n;nstv davs if purchased in thirty days Original
price $500. ~, 80 .t.aa. W. Oy1esrn.
ocl9 I'm No. ~ 6res0 s1oes' NC" oAie'