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POLITICAL NOTES.

The nominee of the Democratic Convention
Of tho list Congressional District Of Maine. Bion Brad
bury has accepted the nomination. aud expressed ap-
proval Of the platform adopted by the Convention.
The name of the Hon. Cyrus Davis of
Niagara County having been mentioned in connection
with the Democratic nomination for Leutenant-Gov-
ernor The Buffalo Courier says it 10 authorized to say
that he is not candidate for the office so long State
Senator John Ganson ID possible candidate for the
office VI Governor.
When asked, says The Boston Globe, If the
report that he would positively decline to allow his
name to DO before the Republican State Convention
as a candidate for Governor was true. Gen. Batter
stated that he given authority for any to say
he would not run, and added "when I make such a
statement myself, II will be time enough for others to
repeat IT,.
Gen. Samuel w. Crawford is not at all likely
after his hard military want to get into poll
tics The Chabersburg Frankis Repository suggested
him as peculiarly fitting candidate for Lieutenant
Governor at the Pennsylvania Republican Convention.
Even IL he had been nominated, the General would
probably have been unwilling and indeed unable to
dertake the duties OF the office.
K. s. Tharin is likely to become a candi-
date for Congress in the Charleston Is. c. District
Mr. Tharin Is a native South Carolinian, and
original, persistent, and prosecuted Unionist. He is
believed by his friends to be free from corruption
corrupt associations and has wide local reputation as
popular orator. In common with most Of the better
classes In South Carolina IN 1872, ho was warm sup
porter OF Greeley and Brown.
Joseph Ledlie, Chairman Ofthe Illinois Straight
Democratic Central Committee has issued circular to
the several County Committees which Is to accompany
the call for Convention Mr. Ledlie refers to tho
call for the opposition Convention and closes his oircu'
lar as follows: go TO work ut once II you desire tho
preservation Of your principles The name amounts to
nothing hut let all those who are conscious Of having
dsgraced tho name get up and got out, or come down
aud apologize the name q good enough fer VI ana the
PRINCIPLES ve VIII contend fQI.
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hand has pursued during the last few years
the most dscreditable courses. He has con-
sorted with loose women. He has written
scandalous biography of notorious she-devil,
and afterward confessed that he knew it to
be pack of lies. He has lied about these
very charges. He has taken money from the
man whom he accuses of dishonOring his wife.
His career has been an affrOnt to social de-
cency, and a grief to his friends. His char
acter for veracity in particular is said by
those who have known him long to be ex-
tremely bad All the prescriptions are against
him. and he has only himself to blame If the
world refuses to take his word.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

Admirers OF Ralph Waldo Emerson-and their
name is legion-will be delighted with the an
nouncement in our Boston letter that Messrs. j. K.
O.eood & Co. are to issue in the Fall new volume
of essays by the Sage of Concord. This work will
break silence of considerable duration and re-
ceiye welcome in every home of culture in the
land. It's name predicts its excellence. No doubt
it will take its place as fitting companion of those
earlier books which have done 80 much to inspire
and ennoble everyday life and action.
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An admirable photograph of Miss Charlotte Cush-
man, making altogether the best portrait Of her
which we have seen, has lately been published by
Mr. F. Gutekunst in Philadelphia The great actress
shows no signs in this strong picture of the lheath
with reports of which rumor has been busy; and
the fact that she il soon to make her appearance
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with his own consent. The time has not come
for the Warwick of Tammany to become
candidate. ]. Winthrop Chanler is talked OF
for Mayor. and talked Of also for Congress.
Doubtless he can go to Congress If he wishes;
the Mayoralty will not be SO easily attained.
The expectation of beating Tammany In this
city is not 30 general as to cause any over
whelming outburst of candidates on the other
sde
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amusemsnis ano alesiinss.

BoorR's THEArER-" Belle Lamar Jonu nioN"'""e"
and Miss X. Rogers Randolph
NyRIo's THEarER-" Grifhth Gaunt
Us,os sou,Ry THgATER-"JIue Eyre" Miss CHAR
lOttc Thompson.
wAIIAcK's TnEArER.-"wig aud Gown" and "The
Walyers' j. l.. Toole.
r..rD., P,pK GARpYy-Theodore Thomas's Summer
'N,gsfs Copccrts Grand Gala Wagner Night
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again in some of her famous roles at Booths Theater
Qiyes confirmation to the artists work.

Mr.. William N. Byers remains at the head
Of The Rocky Mountain Hews It's The Rocky Monnsa'"
Herald rot The Ners which Mr.. o. J. Goldrick mas
been conducting for time, and which he mas III"
enlarged and made Independent of all parties.
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fusllirss AoIltcs

WHETHER You TRAVEL, OR STAY AT HOME,
hsr. Gsa~.l. Police T&Av<LIRs OF Hartford
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The Brooklyn police have discovered that
Turrini, the murdered Italian, was counter
feiter, and that his assassins were former
confederates. Two of the latter are said to
be in custody; but the proofs of guilt thus
far made known are not conclusive.
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Secretary Fish declares that the story OF
proposed cessiOn of Porto Rico to Germany is
without foundation and that the alleged dis
patches are forgeries. 1t will now be In order
for the journal which first published these
dispatches to explain its sources of information.
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The Democratic Convention of Tennessee
has adopted platform in favor of the pay
ment of the fve-twenties in greenbacks. In
what way they would have the greenbacks
paid they omit to say. They are also in
favor of destroying the National banks. They
energetically denounce both the National and
State debts, and of taxation they want the
least possible. The only thing that would
lust suit them is square reputation, and we
should have quite as much respect for them
if they had said SO.
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Some light is thrown on the character of
Northern Pacific Railroad lands in Dakota by
the letter of our correspondent with the Black
Hills Expedition. While a narrow strip OF
fertile land stretches along the Red River,
the country further in the interior is mostly
succession of bad lands" and long stretches
of alkali and sage and cactus, without 80
much as single isothermal line to diversity
the landscape. The Company described the
good land in their circulars, and apparently
left tne bad 10 the imagination of the settlers.
1t is well that some people in South Caro-
lima are lot disposed to fight; but we are
somewhat surprised tOVfind the Adjutant-
General of the State and company of militia
written down as nOn-cOmbatants. Gov. Moses
ordered these military but unwarlike persons
to prepare to march to Georgetown to keep
the peace between the two factions OF the Re-
publican party there threatening blOodshed;
but only twelve militiamen responded, and
these are now in search of the Adjutant-
General and their recalcitrant comrades. Gov
Moses's War Department seems to be but little
less demoraized than his Treasury Department.
Edward Cooper has been mentioned in some
circles as the Tammany candidate for Mayor
this Fall. He would make an admirable
Mayor and a fair candidate, though there are
others named likely to have more influence
with ward organizations. John kenys name
has been repeatedly put forward. put naroV
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candidate. Judges Allen and Grover are mentioned
as among the possible candidates.
For the second place the Democratic ticket there
Ia very little speculation thus far 1t seems to be con-
coded that this will be given to the Liberals. II an
arrangement can be made with them. and until some
thing definite is known there is not much chance Tor
discussion as the candidates The name of Henry X
seden is brought forward by certain of the Liberals
from the interior Of the State, but it is not by any
means certain that he will receive the support or tho
majority of the Liberal delegates should coalition be-
tween the Liberals and Democrats be agreed upon Inc
pame of the Hon. Thomas E. Stewart has been meu-
toned but should Mr. Tden the nomination for
Governor this would kill his onances as the candidates
for Governor and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS would not oy
reason of long party usage, be chosen from the same
section Of the State!'
The situation of affairs the Republican side is un-
changed There is not much likelihood that Gen. Dixs
denomination can be prevented. While the Custom
house party this city would be glad to secure his de-
feat it is safe say that vesxths Of the country dele
cations will be for him. Recently there have been
whispers that ex-senator E. d. Morgan wohld DO
brought forward as a candidate for the nomination
against Gov Dix, with the understanding that he "ouo
be chosen United states Senator II the assembly were
election 20 the United Senate by Senator fenon
and understood that he would be pleased III ,ara
@a,osSy Of the Country papers throughout the State
seem take 1t for granted that Gov. Di in ts,i1
as a matter OF course. Unlike the Democratic outiooA
the candidates for second place on tue @
are numerous Among the more prominent are oenatve
Robertson OF Westehester County, ehspeskel a, ~
Cornell Of Ithaca. Assembyman Bate1sr , " as ssrn
ex Speaker Hustled Of westchester Soua!s n u ~
John c. Robinson. the present incumbent, senator
p Wood has re fused 70 allow his TO be used IL IS
not at ali i'm that Gen. Robinson VIII DC nom
mated None or his opponents are strong enough W
command the nomination, aud either one woua is', III
ace Gen Robinson receive the nomination than .no
others mentioned, Attempts have been made ~ tno
faction TO show that tho temperance 'oso
hlv endan
largest share Of vote would be drawn from me h
ranks The COOL calculating politicians d nos
spprehend that sufficient number OF Republican votes
can be withdrawn from the regular nominee 10 imper
his chances election At no election during e pas
four years has the temperance candidate rccc"eo o.
bigh n number $500 votes -,
Tne members Of the Democratic State Central Com
mttee from, this city and Brooklyn will leave tne S
this afternoon Saratoga IL Is undecided
the Democratic Convention Will be held the wock poo
or the week after the Republican Convention wnssn so
fixed for Sept IS at the City OF Utica There Is Also
call out for Convention OF the temperance VOTES ~
the State who have co6perated with third pssy
movement To meet at tho same city on the same xy'
but two beurs ssruey than TIC SepSenesa
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Balls OF Fire.

ONE Of our subscribers, Mr.. 8. H.
Oathout, Of Iowa, writes as follows:
AS the season of thunder, lightning and
balls of fire is fast approaching, l will
mention two that saw one evening. 1t
was in the county of Clayton and State of
Iowa, in June, 1867. 1 had been to mar
ket, was returning home in the evening,
and before me lay to the west a fearful
shower, in which all the elements seemed
angry without cause. AS must of ne
cessity pass through this shower, my eye
was upon it continually, contriving how
to escape its fury. Presently saw ball
of fire in the front cloud as large as full
moon; shortly it began to move toward
the south; it went about half mile, and
then exploded with terrible crash. In
about ten minutes I saw another ball of
the same size in the same place, and
moved in the same direction, and In like
manner as the first, and exploded with q
crash that made the earth tremble. These
two balls of fire were standing still when
I first saw them; I had ample time to
view them perfectly before they began to
move. They were round as full moon
and very bright, with thin cloud in
front; when they exploded it was as dsrk
as Egyptian darkness. This I conceive
to be rare sight, and but few people have
ever seen anything of the kind.-Prairis
Farmer.
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A Sad Story.

A little boy having heard beautiful
story about little boy and hatchet, and
hcw, because the little boy wouldn't tell
a lie he, in time, got to be President of
the United States, was very much i'm
pressed by it. Now it so happened that
on the last day of March he was just ten
years old, and his father asked him what
he would like to have for birthday pres
ent. Very naturally the boys answer
was, "a little hatchet, if you please,
papa"
The father bought him a little hatchet
that very day, and the boy was so de-
lighted that he actually took it to bed
with him.
Early the next morning he got up,
dressed himself, took his little hatchet and
went out into the garden. There, as luck
would have it.. the first thing that caught
his eye was his fathers favorite cherry
tree. my eyes!" exclaimed the little boy
to himself, "what time my father would
make if fellow were to cut that tree!'
1t was wicked thought, for it led him
into temptation. There was the tree
tall straight and fair-standing invitingly
before him-just the thing for a sharp
little hatchet. And there was the
hatchet - strong, sharp and shin
ing-just the thing for a favorite
cherry tree. In another instant the swift
strokes of an ak were heard in the still
morning air, and before long small boy
was seen running toward the house. His
father met him at the door.
My boy, what noise was that heard
just now. Surely you have not been at
my favorite cherry tree"
The boy stood proudly before him, but
with downcast eyes and flushing cheeks.
Father" he said, Il cannot tell q lie
That cherry tree is -"
Say no more" " said the father, extend
ing his arms. "You have done wrong,
my son; and that was my favorite tree !;
but you have spoken the truth. I forgive
you. Better to -"
into his fathers arms.
"Fatherr' he whispered, "A1,ril fool!
l haven't touched the cherry tree; but
most chopped the old apple stump to
pieces"
"You young rascal, you" cried the
father, "do you mean to say you Aavo,,'t
chopped my cherry tree? April-fool your
old father! will you? Take off your coat,
sir!"
With suppressed sob that little boy
obeyed. Then, shutting his eyes, he felt
his fathers hand descend upon his shrink
ing form.
my son." said the father, solemnly, as
he stroked the little shoulder, cit is the
First of April. Go thy y"-FTvm
Jack-sn-the-P Pulpit, st. Nicholas for April
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4 MOTHERS SONG.
BY EBEN Z. RExFORD

BY EBEN Z. RExTORD.
SLEEP, baby, sleep!
Mother is holding thee close to her breast,
Close to the warm heart that loveth thee best;
Safe In the mother arms nestle and dream,
Little white lily on life's restless stream
Sleep, baby, sleep!
Dream, baby, dream
Angels are whispering now in thine ear
Beautiful things thou art smiling to hear;
Souls Of the angels are like unto thine,
Beautiful dreamer and yet-th0u art mine!
Dream, baby, dream!
Rest, baby, rest!
Beautiful eyes, under eyelids Of snow,
sce'st thou the things that mine eyes may not
know!
Eyes Of the pansy both winsome and wise,
See'st thou the secrets of life's mysteries?
Rest, baby, rest!
Sleep, baby, sleep!
Child, OH my child, nestle close to my breast,
Here in the mother arms always is rest;
Rest when thou'rt weary, and love when thou'rt
old,
For the love Of mother is always untold.
Rest baby, rest!
american Homes
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Selected e#ste1a,tp.
MY BROKEN WINGED BIRD.

For days have been cherishing
A little bird with broken wing.
love 1t in my heart Of hearts;
To win Its love l try sll arts;
l call 1t by each sweet pet name
That can think, its fear to tame.
Ny room is still and bright and warm:
The little thing is safe from harm.
II had left 1t where II lay
Fluttering In the wintry day,
No mate remaining byi ts side,
Before nightfall 1t must have died.
l. sips the drink, it eats the food;
Plenty OF both, all sweet and good.
But all the while my hand it dies,
Looks up at me with piteous eyes;
From morn till night, restless and swift,
Runs to and fro, and tries to lift
Itself upon its broken wing,
And through the window-pane to spring.
Poor little birdi Myself l see
From morn till night in watching thee.
A Power cannot understand
1s sheltering me with loving hand;
It calls me by the dearest name,
Ny love to win, my fear to tame;
Each day my daily food provides.
And night and day from danger hides
Me safe; the food, the warmth take,
Yet oil the while ungrateful make
Restless and piteOus complaints.
And strive to break the kind restraints.
Dear little bird, twill not be long;
Each day thy wing Is growing strong;
Whom 1t is healed, and thou canst Hy,
My windows will be opened high;
And l shall watch with loving eyes
To see thee soar In sunny skies.
l, too, some day, on healed wing
Set free, shall soar aloft and sing,
And in my joy no memory find
OF prison walls left behind
Christian Union.
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the nearest Squire Hall. That official

They took carrisge and drove out to
st. Mary's, as the most convenient place
for the ceremony. The rector. Rev.
George G. Harris, was not in, and they.
still on mstrimony bent, despite the cruel
fate which seemed opposed, started back
down town. When near Fourth street,
Mr.. Martin espied Mr.. Harris on the
street, and at once accosted him, asking
his services. With profound bow the
obliging rector expressed himself willing
and ready, and the quartet, taking q
street-car, again proceeded to st. Mary's.
being joined en- route by two young ladies,
friends of all parties, who happened
along at the time. Arriving at the church,
it being dark by this time, the lights were
turned on, and the rather strange looking
bridal party-Mr. Martin being in his
everyday working clothes-proceeded at
once to the chancel, where in his clerical
robes awaited the reverend gentleman
who was soon to unite them forever.
Neither the lady nor Mr.. Martin. bv
this time very sober in the expression Of
their countenances, faltered, but Joining
hands stood before the man of God. When
the question was asked Mr.. Martini
"Wilt thou have this woman to thv
"ouoeu "ue! nc, IN low, urm tone,
answered, III will" To the question:
Wilt thou have this man to thy wed.
ded husband?" ETC., Miss Martin prompt
ly responded, II WILL" and to the ques-
ton:
"Who eiveth this woman to be married
to this man?" Mr.. Stone stepped forward
(as next friend) and taking the lady's hand
gave it to the minister.
W hen that part of the ceremony was
reached where, after plighting their troth,
the ring is given, it was found that neither
Of the parties had the necessary article.
One of the young ladies mentioned noticed
the stop. slipped a ring off her finger and
handed it over.
II pronounce that they are man and
wife, in the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; Amen"
and the romance was completed.
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RHODE ISLAND girls are not wanting in
the art Of gently insinuating that, like
Barkis, they're willin'" It was only
recently that lady walking one evening
under the classic shades of Brown Uni.
versity overheard the following converse
ton between ayoung lady and gentleman
just in front Of her: "Charley, did you
ever hear it said that if person found a
fourleaved clover, and put it in their
shoe, the first gentleman or lady the per-
son walked with would be their husband
or wife?" "No-never heard of it be-
FORE" "Well, found one and put it in
my shoe this morning, and you are the
first one / have walked with. I wonder
if it is true?"
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An Impromptu Wedding.

A WEDDING occurred in Memphis the
other day. Weddings have before occurred
in Memphis, but none like this:
Mr.. John Stone met Miss Sallie Belle
Martin and lady friend, and proposed q
walk to the bluff, from which point fine
view can be had of the river. A gentle
man acquaintance was met, who, after a
few minutes chat, walked away with the
lady friend, leaving Mr.. Stone and our
heroine together. They walked, lau gh-
ing and chatting, until opposite the Cal
vary Church, when, the conversation
CHANGING to be on things matrimonial,
MIR. Stone, in tone Of rail1ery, said:
"Miss Sallie, l dare you to 20 across
the street and get married."
The banter was promptly accepted, and
they crossed the street and entered the
church, in which services were being held
at the time. Not seeing any faltering on
the lady's part, Mr.. Stone whispered:
II give up; you have beaten me; let
US go;" and the two retraced their steps.
They accordingly went to Specht's and
bought some confections. Coming out
they saw q milk wagon standing near.
"1s not that Mr.. Martins wagon ~
asked Miss Martin.
Yes, l believe it is," responded MIR.
Stone.
II would like to see him." said Miss
Sallie, for l thought him such nice
gentlemen the other night at the party,
and would like to see him again."
They went into the store and inquired
after Mr.. Martin.
Being told that he was somewhere near,
they went into the street and met the gen.
tleman on the sidewalk. He is our hero.
A few minutes of conversation ensued,
when Mr.. Stone said:
Fred, Miss Sallie here has Just backed
me out on proposition to get married."
"Wel1," replied Mr.. Martin, turning to
the lady, "you can't back me out!'
"Yes, I can," laughingly responded Miss
Martin; and then for two or three min
utes the parties INDUCED in laughter and
repartee, finally closing with the proposal
OF Mr.. Stone to 60 off and get license.
This was agreed to by all parties, and
the trio set off for the Office Of the County
CLERK, where the coveted document was to
be had: Arriving there they fortunately
met Mr.. John Overton, Jr., who &C.
quiesced in the proposal to 90 on the
marriage bond, and in ten minutes the
license was signed, sealed and delivered
by the smiling Clerk, Mr.. James Reilly
Coming out, the question was put by Mr
Martin:
"Where will we 60 to get married."
In that obliging manner which renders
him such favorite, Mr.. Stone proposed