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ENo paper did more, if as much to
nominate and elect Grant for second term
by Misrepresentation and abuse, az the
New York Tribune. That paper is now
industriously preparing the country to the
best of its ability, to have him nominated
for third term, by the same course which
proved such success in 1872. That paper
is very unfortunate in its art of misrepre-
sentation and insinuating abuse; so much
so as to unite the people on the side of the
public man it singles out for attack. Tho
Tribune has the important lesson to learn
of not overdoinga part. Its persistent and
personal hate of the President, has led it into
encouraging the Internal spirit that keeps
the whole South in Torment, and nothing
30 disgusts and prejudioes the masses of
the North against the teachings of paper,
50 soon and so thoroughly, as this mode of
political warfare. The Tribune displays
much ability, but a sad lack of Judgment.
The enterprise manifested in it's news,
literary, philosophical and commercial de-
partments is worthy Of the highest praise,
but generally its politics is confined to fault
finding, ironry and general disparagement
of the President, in which a spleen and
personal hatred are SO manifest that the
plainest reader can readily discover tho
prime animating cause of that papers
opposition.
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SThe best CLOVER HuLLER known is
the Keystone, and MICHENER & Co., of
Colora, Nd, sell them. Send for circular.
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EIKT0N ACADEMY
WILL OPEN
MONDAY, September 18th.
Principal, 1T. CARLlLE.
Assistant, Miss M. PINDLE.

Iuaio: English Department, Sc per Quarter.
STUDIEs-Orthography. Reading, Prnmanship, Geog-
raphy, English Grammar, Mental Arithmetic, Written
Arithmetic to Fractions.
Senior English Department, IS per Quarter
OTHER ENGLISH BRANCHES.
Classical Department Latin with all English
Branches, $40 per Quarter.
Greek $2.5 per quarter, extra.
Ten weeks comprise quarter.
proportionate charge for Incidentals will be made,
sufficient to actual expense Of fuel and anitors
salary, not exceeding sevenyvc cents per quarter in
Winter and fifty cents in Summer.
The Trustees feel that they confidently commend
the school to the patronage of the public.
Ny ORDER OF TRUSTEES
Sept IL, lS74-1m
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WANTED TO BUY

STORE, in prosperous locality TERMS CASH.
Address Cash"
Sept Il, lS7i-lm Lock Box GIL, Baltimore 2. o.
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1n-MR. CHARsHE, the gentlemen who is farming
the place. will into the Mansion House, the house
he occupies is for Rent. Possession given Novem-
her lst 1874 The other Tenant House is also for Rent
Possession given March 25th 1875 Persons wishing to
Rent either Of the above houses will apply to Mr..
Charshe
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THE FARM

belonging to the said Robert Kerr situated IL miles
from Port Deposit and is accessible by railroad from
Baltimore in two hours and Philadelphia in three hours,
by four five trains daily The land is in high
of cultivation, well adapted to wheat and 10
cleared balance in Timber Well watcred by springs and
two nevertiling streams running through the entire
place. -
The improvements good Frame DWELL I,!l
ING HOUSE, surrounded by handsome and E..ss
large Lawn, we'll shaded by large Oaks aud Or ILL.,
namenta Trees large BARN, with all other necessary
outbuildDgs.
There is a large APPLE ORCHARD and an abundance
of PEAR TREES, all in bearing condition: with plenty
of Small Fruits
Persons in want of desirable farm and country seat
combined either invited examine it before day
of sale. Neighborhood unexceptionabe; convenient to
churches, schools mills, &c.
TERMS.-One-third cash one-third in year, and
the balance in years from day Of sale. Credit pay
TO bear interest from day of sale and to be
ell by approved security. Or one-haf of the purchase
money could remain mortgage, if desirable to the
purchaser.
Possession carly in the spring.
For further information apply to Francis s. Eve'ist
adjoining farm; William S. Kerr. North East,
WILLIAM ADAMS Executor,
No. Hanover street, Baltimore.
On the day the farm is offered will be sold all the
Personal Property of the said Robert
Kerr of which notice will he given of what it consists
Of in due time, by hanlhs posted through the county
WILLIAM ADAMS, Executor.
SAMUEL BURNS Auctioneer. Sep l9-ts
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BLACK HILLS,

that the great clamor about the gold dis
coveries there has at last resulted in the
conclusion that it is all a sham. Professor
Winchell, who accompanied the "Custer
Expedition, reports to Headquarters, that
the gold scales brought to him for exami-
nation on that trip, proved to be "mica
scales stained with rust" and he is very
positive in his denunciation Of the attempt
to create furore in favor of this pretended
gold region. The Prof. is man of scien-
tific ability, and no doubt tells the truth in
regard to this matter.
The following items may prove interest
ing to some of your readers:
Mr.. Bangs, Superintendent of Railway
Postal Service, is endeavoring to perfect
arrangements, whereby tho mails can be
more rapidly transported. His idea is that
the mail train should consist of locomotive
and mail car, between the principal cities,
to be run at a rate of speed somewhat
higher than the regular express. If Mr..
Bangs should succeed in carrying out this
plan-which am Informed was previously
suggested by Ex-Postmaster General Cres-
well-he will confer great benefit upon
the public, and make the Department more
popular than ever.
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The above Hogs all Thoroughbred, and very desr-
able. dozen BRAIMA CHICKENS.
new Double Carriage, Top Buggy. Express Wa
gon Sleigh and Bells Carriage Tongues, two-horse
Wagon, Iron Axle Ok Cart, (new) Field Rollers is
iron in six sections. l Snclars Fodder Mastcator,
Hay Cutter, Cider Mill. Wine Mill, Lard Press
Grindstone 2 Cultvators, Flows. and a large lot of
horticultural Agricultural and Carpenters Tools Car
riags aud other Harness. Horse Blankets Proof
Horse Covers, Fly Nets Gents English Riding Saddle.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS-2 Book Cases, Eighteen feet
Walnut Extension Table. (new,) ~ardrobes Bureaus.
Bedsteads, Chairs. 3 Stoves Blanchard Churn, and
numerous other articles
TERMS MADE KNOWN ON DAY OF SALE.
HS-Sas will commence precisely at O'Clock P. NJ
No postponement on account of the weather.
s. ROWLAND CARSON.
Sept e. 1S74-2w g. BURNs Auctioneer
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LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 22nd, 1874.
DEAR WuIG:-As the time for the assem-
bling Of Congress approaches, the interest
manifested for the future form of Govern
ment for the District of Columbia seems to
increase, and the discussion of that sub
ject, through interviews and correspond
ence in the columns of our dailies, has
thus far developed three plans. First, the
old corporation form; second, system,
part elective and part appointed, and last
commission selected by the President and
confirmed by the Senate. In addition to
these there is fourth plan, which is gen.
orally understood will be recommended by
the joint committee to Congress, viz: the
abolition of the existing form, and the dis
tribution among the different bureaus of
the general Government of the different
branches of the municipal government
The subject is of paramount Importance to
the people here, and on account of the spe-
cial relations of the city to the whole coun-
try, is of no small Importance to the out
side public. The press of other cities,
while being eager to tear down, have only
discussed the subject in casual way, and
have not offered single proposition in the
way of reconstruction and restoration.
The four propositions enumerated above
represent pretty generally the popular
thought of the people upon the subject.
The property holders, as a rule, are opposed
to unrestricted suffrage, for the reason that
they are, for the most part, outvoted by
those who have no real estate at all, and
who are, therefore, supposed to be indiffer-
ent to the interests of the property holders.
Another portion of the people are opposed
to the suffrage, because they do not want
the negroes to vote; and a third division
oppose suffrage upon what they call con-
stitutional grounds; while the home-rule
men, would like to go back to the old
municipal form, because in their opinion,
it would give the citizens of the capital
an opportunity to manage their own affairs
in their ewn way. But while the above
subject forms quite basis for a ventila-
ton Of opinion, the all important subject
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SOUTHERN oUTRAGEs

SOUTHERN oUTRAGEs
is fully discussed and ably commented upon
by our daily papers, and prominent states
men in our midst, who are in constant
receipt of letters from prominent Republi-
cans in the South, regarding the late insur-
rection in New Orleans, all of which breathe
spirit of vindictiveness which could only
have been aroused by the fact that the
writer's have suffered long and sorely at the
hands of relentless oppressors. They prove
fully, the existence of White Leagues as
organizations for the sole purpose of over
turning the present condition of affairs,
driving Republicans out of the country,
and DISTINGUISHING the blacks. The con-
test between the two parties has been so
bitter, and has been carried to such lengths,
that the opportunity for reconciliation
seems to have passed. While the Southern
whites have much to complain of, they
seem to forget the fact that their troubles
have been brought about by themselves,
and thai. instead of helping themselves out
of the difficulty, they are plunging deeper
into, and inviting as it were new horrors.
But it is hoped that, in view of recent
occurrences, and the certainty that the
President, while determined to suppress
violence and punish crime, is not inclined
to entertain any vindictive feeling toward
the insurrectionists, will serve to allay
much of this bitterness. Leaving this sub
ject to those more competent to discuss the
same, beg leave to state for the benefit
of those Of your readers contemplating a
visit to the
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so much fancy facing national bayonets,
and SO twenty. four hours was sufficient.
Kellogg Is, again in his place, and the pop
ular frenzy of a week ago now vents itself
in threats of murder. Unlike Wells, they
have not frightened him into submission,
and he cannot be bought as Yarmouth
was, SO it is very probable that the end will
I've the assassins bullet.
If these facts prove anything, they prove
that the people of Louisiana are unfit for
self government. 1t is all very we'll for
them to talk about usurpations and fraud
ulent elections, but their chief aim seems
now, n in the past, to be the prevention
Of fair one. There is no doubt that with
fair election and full vote the State is
Republican,, and a certainty of this has
been the chief reason for the overthrow of
the State and parish authorities upon the
eve of an election, which if fairly conduct
ed, could have only ended in endorsing
Kellogg. The Leaguers are much in the
position of the criminal who asked re.
moval of his case. On being asked if he
Wdo oAA0iu hV OVuiu hoO gov JuoblCO Ah tuC
present court, he replied that justice was
just what he was afraid he would get. So
it is with the Leagues of Louisiana, fair
election is what they dread. This much
they have secured by their folly; another
Republican Congress.
The only salvation for Louisiana is in the
fierce of the general Government, and the
sooner it assumes control of the State,
makes examples of few of its murderers,
and renders life at least partly secure, the
better. lesson Louisiana must learn is
that Republicans cannot be denied all
rights-even that of life, with impunity,
aud that the will of the majority must be
respected. 1t is all very we'll to howl about
the constitution, but that Government,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-28
WEDDINGS,

As the semi-annual bridal season is at hand, it
is time to plead for reform in weddings. Every
year this sacredest Of all occasions is turned more
and more into an opportunity for display, and for
replying to some fancied social obligation In
stead OF the time when the closest friends gather
to witness the solemnest compact human beings
can frame, 1t is chosen the moment for bringing
together the larger part Of . family's social
circle, to show the bride in her bridal garments;
to prove how many flowers and refreshments the
family can afford; and, with shame be it said, to
exhibit to criticism and light comment the
precious tokens that should have come with ten
der regard to the maid on the eve Of her new life
wedding must not be uneheerful; but 1t must
certainly be solemn to all who realize what 1t Is
On the one side it is renOuneing old ties, promis
ing to begin with faith and hope and love new
and wholly untrIed existence. On the other, 1t Is
the acceptance Of the sacred trust, the covenant
to order life anew In such ways as shall make the
happiness Of two instead Of one. Can such an &C.
easion be fitting for rsvelry? Is it not wiser,
more delicate, to bid only the nearest Of friends
to a marriage ceremony, and leave the feasting
and frolic for . subsequent time?
We are sure there are few girls who If they re-
feet on the seriousness OF the step they are about
TO take, will not choose to make their vow merely
within the loving limits Of their home circle. All
our best instincts point to the absolute simplicity
and privacy of wedding services; only peryer-
sion Of deliescy could contemplate the asking Of
crowds of half sympathetic or wholly curious
people to attend the fulhllment Of the most
solemn Of contracts. Let there be as much party
making, rejoicing, and pleasure-taking AFTER
ward as carts desire; but let the solemn vows be
made in the presence only Of those nearest and
dearest.-ScTfbneT'S for OctOber.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-28
MANITOBA, OR MANA-TUOPA,

MdAL4 OD1, OH MdNd-L OOEdg
as the Indians call it, and which means liter
ally Goods dwelling place." contains about
1900, 900 acres of land, and is a miniature
province as compared with the vast territory
of which it forms part. 1t can take its stand
as one of the finest whest-growing countries in
the world. Its soil is an alluvial black, argil-
laceous mould, rich in organic deposit, and
resting for a depth of from two to four
feet on q tenacious clay soil. An idea may
be formed of its fertility when some fields
on the Red IRiver Ihave been known to
produce forty successive crops of wheat without
fallow or manure. The yield has reached as
high as fifty to sixty bushels per acre, while
the average is forty bushels, and this under
the farming of the natives, who really under
stand nothing of the science. One man gath
cred 700 bushels of wheat of 111S acres. Last
year the average Of wheat was not quite so
high, being thirty-fve, running between
twenty-eight and forty-fve. Oats averaged
sixty bushels, while they were unusually
heavy, weighing over forty pounds to the
bushel. One farmer raised $50 bushels of po-
tatoes from seven bushels ofseed, while another
raised twelve bushels of onions upon a patch
of land twetY feet square. These are facts
and speak for themselves. The root crops
generally were superb, onions weighing over
pound each. Turnips, parsnips, carrots, cab
bages, melons, beets, pumpkins and squash
are Of magnificent growth. Celery, lettuce,
spinach, caulifoWer and eucumbers also thrive
well; and all these grand staples Of food arc
the production of land hitherto regarded as e
region of snow and ice
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FOREIGN NOTES,

The private collection of more than 500 Of
the late John Leeeh's original large drawings,
including those of the comic histories of Eng
land and Rome, has been lent to the Brighton
Pavilion for three months by Miss Leech, sister
ofthe artist.
A practical joke" was recently played at
Cambridge by two or three undergraduates of
Caius college, who placed a roll of carpet at
the bottom of a staircase and enjoyed the fun
of the porter tumbling over It. Being inclined
to corpulency, the porter came down with great
force, and sustained severe internal injuries.
The indiscretion of exploring the glaciers and
heights in the Alps without guides has again
been illustrated by an all but fatal accident to
a Mrs. LOckhart, on the Engadine. She fell
some sixty feet, and being accompanied only by
ladies, it was some time before relief could be
afforded.
box containing an antique and richly
chased silver-gilt chslice, inscribed with the
monogram al. II. s." together with large
number of gold and silver coins, was found
recently by some workmen who were engaged
on the foundation of two houses about to be
rebuilt in Regent street, London.
The number of patients confined in private
lunatic asylums in France during the years
from 1869 to 1872 is stated to have been much
below the average. This, taken in connection
with a similar fact having been observed in
1913, would seem to indicate that political
crises, instead of sugmenting the number Of
insane persons, diminish it.
Louis Kossuth proves to be irreconcilable as
ever with the established state of thinss in
Hungary. He declared recently that he was
in accord only with the Party of Independence,
which aims at freeing Hungary from the Aus
TRAN connection. He encourages his friends
to hope that great European movement will
arise and permit him " to strive with them for
the holy cause of the independence of Hungary
and the liberty of the people" The ex-Dicts-
tor must still be reckoned among the revOlu-
tionsry elements of Europe, although he has
no organized party under his control.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-28
THE POTATO.

Some interesting facts connected with the his
tory Of the potato are related BY writer in q late
number Of Science Gossip. It seems that Thomas
Heriot, the English mathematician, was one Of
the Adventures who accompanied Sir Walter
Raleigh to this country. In giving an account OF
our indigenous roots he refers to plant called
openosek The roots of this plant says he,
fare round, some as large as walnut, others
much larger. They grow in damp soils, many
hanging together, as If fixed on ropes. they are
good food, either boiled or roasted" Inc pas
sages in the EEi=absfhan DraEattsff' IN WHICH
mention is made Of the potato, refer 70 the sweet
potato, tBafafus edutis.) This variety was cuAtl-
waited IN SpaiuAnd Portugal, and exported thence
to other eoNntries-
The potanoes furnished to the table q the
Onesn X lanes i bore the high price OF two
shiIlings a mound A work written as late as
I]0s s6eaks OF the vegetable thus shgntly;
tsrbs IrCof he verv near the nature OF erusalem
ortirbole although not so good and Wholesomes
81 -, a. rosv nroye good for sWine.n And another
st - IN 49, refers to Il as Sof less note
80, hyys'aradisb radish scorZonerf, beets and
la y INT ii became 70 be so highly appre-
$500 about 1926. that in the county Of Essex
SIone no fewer than LOO acres were planted with
n In its efforts TO enter Scotland the potato en-
eountered the same hostile resistance as did the
spinning-wheel and the corn farmers. Potatoes,
said the pious natives, "are not mentioned in the
Bible"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-28
LOOK AFTER TBE EYES.

Multitudes of men and women have made
their eyes weak for life by the two free use Of
eyesight, reading small print and doing fine
sewing. In view of these things it is well to
observe the following rules in the use Of the
eyes:
Avoid all sudden changes between light and
darkness.
Never read by twilight or on very cloudy
day.
Never sleep so that on waking the eyes shall
open on the light of the window.
Do not use eyesight by light so scan: that it
requires an effort to discriminate.
Never read or sew directly in front of the
light of the window.
1t is best to have the light from above, or
obIiquely or over the left shoulder.
Too much light creates a glare, and pains
and cOnfuses the sight. The moment you are
sensible of an effort to distinguish, that mo-
ment stop and talk, walk or ride
As the sky is blue and the earth green, it
would seem that the ceiling should be a blush
tiDge, the carpet green, and the walls of some
mellow tint.
The moment you are instinctfVely inclined
to rub the eyes, that moment cease to use
them.
If the eyelids are glued together on waking
do not forcibly open them, but apply saliva
with the finger, and then wash your eyes and
face with warm water.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-28

d, Auctioneers ana Real Estate Brokers,
Southwest corner of Pennsylyania avenue and Eley-
enth street, star Office Building.
CATALOGUE SALE OF ELEGANT HOUSE.
HOLD FURNITURE.
On MONDAY MORNING, October 5, 1874, COM
Mesan 81 So Il s nSrhwe we
shall sell his superb collection OF Household Effects,
comprising In part
PARLORS.
Rosewood-case Stemway PianOforte, (full size.)
Rosewood Piano Stool, hnely upholstered.
one GIit-raIne French-plate Mirror, feet inches
- high, by feet 9 inches wide.
One Gilt-frame French-plate Mirror, sfeet inches
Walnut. sieTa Mar66Ie-base EteRere. with gold
traciDgs and French-Plate Mirror, feet 10 inches
high, by2 feet inches wide - r-,,-
Elegant Buhl-work, Marble-tOp Cabinet, mounted
with FTench-pIate Mirror, in gilt; .,.,,-.,-
Rosewood Parior Suite, upholstered with blue satin
walnut Git PsTior Suite, upholstered in crimson
satin bToeatelle, pieces.
ElFgant Reception Chairs.
Elegant Window-hangIngs, in satin and lace.
supeTb Gard Table, gilt tracings.
Elegant Japanese and Chinese Vases, Bronze and
Superior Administer, English, and Tapestry Car
Administer, Turkish, and Velvet Rugs.
DINING-ROOM.
Walnut DiRing suite, consisting Of French-plate
One suptrb ExIen~iol Dining Table, finely carved,
Elegant French China Service, and superb set of
Ten Dining Chairs, upholstered with Russia leather
Turkish Lounge, upholstered with Russia leather.
Carving Table, elegantly carved.
Handsome y-carved BOu1et, Siena Marble-top, with
FIench-p.ate Mirror, 3x6 by 2N6, elegantly nm
Fiegsnt Cornice and window-hangings.
Crimson Fire screen.
Embroidered Table Cover.
One Parior Fountain, in working order
Northumberland Want Hall stand, with
bronzed Medallion, siena-Marble base, and French
Two carved Walnut Hall Chairs, upholstered in
Elegant Hall and stair Carpets.
Handsomely-anished diR Mainat Bookcase, with
Elegant " alnut Marble-TOp Table.
Six Walnut Once Arm-Chairs.
Walnut and Ebony Secretary, with medallion 'front.'.
Elegant Walnut Lounge, upholstered In crimson
Walnut Marble-top Wine Bouifet.
Elegant Window-ha5nlig si a, and Corniee.
CHAMBERS
Several superb Chamber Suites, with elegant Dress
rOrs, made Of French and American wa nut, an
ished In the most elee ant designs.
superor spring Unler-beds OF the latest patterns.
E.egant " hlte Hair Mattresses.
Inc Feather Pillows ami BOlsters.
cribs, Trundle Bedsteads.
Servants Furniture, &c.
ALSO,
An extensive assortment Of China and Glassware.
Refrigerators, sideboard, Safes, Kitchen kequi-
n. B.Swe would state that all Of the above fur
niture was made 70 order for General smith oy X.
kenwlck 4 son, no. % North Howard street, PAL
DOwell Co., OF the same city, all Of which have
6een In use but ten months, the whole colnpIlsing
one or the most select and complete oltnts III THIS
House for sale or rent, which is one Of the most
on he premises. LATTSIER & CLEARY,
seG1d&ds AUctioneers.