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The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-26
The Des Moines Register gives

The Des Moines Register gives
the history of Mary Hay, formerly
q resident of that place, who was
six feet in stature, powerfully form
ed, and stronger than most men in
the settlement. She was an expert
with rifle and oar, and used to fer
ry people across Boone river. On
one occasion Attorney General
Williams was rowed across the
stream by Mary. Williams, says
the Reister, with accustom gallant
ry, essayed to make love to his
oarswoman. Mary reached for the
judicial head with an arm that
would fell an OK, and threatened to
pitch him into the river if there
was any more nonsense. Williams
subsidized.
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Everybody remembers Jim Ash
ley, of the Toledo, o., district. Jim
was sent to Congress by the Re
publicans and then they didn't send
him when he wanted to 60 again,
Jim got mad and decided to be q
performer" He ran again and was
beaten. He got 80 mad that he
threw himself away and joined the
Democrats. He has worked quiet
" in the ranks of that party for a
year or two and turned up the 9th
er day as q Democratic candidate.
But even the Democrats beat him
in convention He is wild with
rage now, and since there is no
party power that he can join,
Il is feared he will drown himself
in the lake. But lie can't do that
without help: Jim was always too
light to sink.
EILharf panortA a case OF sporadic
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Dam. W0iGOn 3 pi0a5dut duu COZy
parlor, back of his store, No. ~
West Third street, is q resort,
about eleven o'clock in the morn
ing, for numerous gentleman do
ing business on Third street and
vicinity. His collection of por-
traits are an attraction in them
selves were there no others, al
though the tempting sideboard,
probably, has it's charms These
portraits, by the way, are unexcell-
ed by any gallery on this side of
the waters. There is DIR. Kerr in
an attitude suggestive of his stand
ing ready to bet on the Renovation
against any other medicine in the
world; "Old John" Robinson is
represented in thrilling four
horse act; NTacauley is portrayed
in high tragedy-over six feet high;
Cal. Thomas is snatched bald head
ed, and the author of ''Injun Meal
is pictured in war paint and feath-
Srs, trying to talk some Indians to
death.
One morning, not long ago, there
was party sitting there inhaling
fragrant Havanas, if they didn't
havana thing else, and one of the
party, who keeps the ''Forest
Home on the College Hill road,
was trying to tell story about
favorite dog. Walton, who is some
times in playful mood, interrupt
ed him 80 that the story ran some
thing after this fashion:
"Yeu see," said the Colonel, "that
dog of mine had more sense than
half the men I know. One day
menagerie came by my house, going
to the city. Nep was lying in the
sum-
Sam he lie when he
wasn't in the sum-
Col,-''No Interruptions, if you
please. Nep was stretched out in
front of the house enjoying the
sunshine, when the procession
passed by. He was Indifferent to
the cages, hardly looking at the
ponies and camels, but when the
elephant came along he pricked up
his cars"
Sam.-"The elephant did?
Col.-''No, the dog. He gave
one look at the huge beast, then
howled dismally, jumped over the
fence, and took it across lots"
Sam.-''Took the fence or the
ELEPHANT
Coll say he ran across the
lots and disappeared in the neigh
boring woods We didn't see Nep
for several days, and there was
great mourning at my house"
Sam.-"For you?"
Col.-"No, for the dog. He at
length came sneaking home again,
looking very much ashamed of him
self. That afternoon he lay out in
the road again, but with a lively
remembrance of the great beast
that frightened him, he lay with his
head in the direction from which
the elephant came, so he could
watch. It happened that the me-
nagerie came back from the city
day, and the elephant was on him
before he was aware of his ap-
proach."
Sam.-"On the menagerie?'
Colon the dog. As soon as he
saw him
Sam-''Saw the dog?"
Col.-'No; saw the elephant.
Nep gave another fearful yelp-''
Sam-'Who did he give it toy
Col.-"Ill give it to you if you
don't stop interrupting me-. He
gave one despairing yelp, dashed
away like streak Of lightning. ]
called-''-~
Sam-"The lightning?" =
CoL-"No, d-n it, the dog, but
no use, he never came back"
Sam, remarked it was too dog
goned bad, and then they united il
a dogs ology. il
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TO THE PUBLIC.

For the information of the public a few
words of explanation is necessary for the
general use of the Balm, to show that one
different diseases of the human system. No
medicine cures disease, but merely assists
nature, when judiciously administered.
The reason why the Balm acts successfully
upon various diseases, is, that it is entirely
vegetable, having neither mineral, narcotic.
nor deadly poison in its compound; it is,
therefore, an antidote for all poisonS. and
its nervine stimulating power acts directly
upon the nerves and capillary system,
which gives immediate circulation of the
arterial blood through the diseased parts,
which is the true stimulant and true puri-
fer of the system, and its free circulation
must produce health in any diseased organ
of the system.
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It is q subject Of complaint on
many railroads that little or no
care is taken to inform passengers
in regard to the stations they are
approaching, while the halts are so
brief that an aged or infirm person
often finds it difficult or impossible
to get on or off train at all.
Coming through Ohio several
months ago, on one of our great
lines, the writer of this paragraph
took the iberty-at the imminent
risk of a broken head-to pull the
bell cord and stop train, in order
to let an old man get off who had
been utterly unable, in the short
halt, to reach the platform. Such
instances are, of course, exceptional;
but there is evidently on too many
of our railroads little regulation in
this regard, save that which the
good sense of the conductor sup
plies. If he happens, unfortunately,
to possess little sense and judgment,
then difficulty and trouble often
ensue. The Narrow Gague Line,
from Denver to Pueblo, in Colrado,
has rule in regard to this matter
which ought to be adopted on all
railways. When the conductor
comes into the passenger car after
leaving q station, he announces SO
that all may hear him, the name Of
the next regular stopping place.
When the train reaches that place,
it always halts long enough to en-.
able any person to get on or off
This feature is a kindly and proper
protection to the passengers, and
always attracts their notice. 1t
costs nothing whatever to put it in
force-for civility is cheap.
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THE PALLADIUM.


Moral Co0RoSe In Da1Dv Lille.
s.Moral courage was printed in
large letters as the caption Of the
following items, and placed in
conspicuous place on the door of a
systematic merchant in New York,
for constant reference, and furnish
cd by him for publication:
Have the courage to discharge a
debt while you have the money in
your pocket.
Have tho courage to do without
that witch you do not need, however
much your eyes may covet it.
Have the courage to speak to
friend in . seedy coat, even though
you are in company with rich one,
richly attired
Have the courage to speak your
mind when it is necessary that you
should do so, and hold your tongue
when it is prudent that you should
do so.
Have courage to own that you
are poor, and thus disarm poverty
of its sting.
Have the courage to tell a man
why you refuse to credit him.
Have the courage to tell o man
why you will not lend him your
money.
Have courage to cut the most
disagreeable acquaintance you have
when you are convinced that he
lacks principle friend should
bear with Q friends in6rmities but
not with his vices.
Have courage to show your re.
spect for honesty, in whatever guise
it appears, and your contempt for
dishonesty and duplicity by whom
soever exhibited.
Have the courage to wear your
old clothes until you can pay for
new ones.
Have the courage to prefer com
fort and propriety to fashion in all
things.
Have the courage to acknowledge
your ignorance, rather than tO seek
for knowledge under false pretences.
Have the courage in providing
an entertainment for your friends,
not to exceed your means.
Have the courage to insure the
property in your possession, and
thereby pay your debts in full.
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TO THE
NERVOUS AND 9E8!l!!A!E0
OF BOTH SEXES,

No Charge for Advice and Consultation.
Dr.J. B. Dyott, graduate of Jefferson Med
ical College, Philadelphia, author of sew
eraI valuable works, can be consulted on
all diseases of the Sexual or Urinary Or
gans, (Which he has made an especial study
either in male or female, no matter from
what cause originating or of how long
standing. A practice of 80 years enables
him to treat diseases with success. Cures
guaranteed. Charges reasonable. Those at
n distance can forward letter describing
symptoms and enclosing stamp to prepay
postage.
Send for the Guide to Health. Price l0c.
j. B. DYOTT, NJ. D..
Physician and Surgeon, l04 Duane St., n. Y.
lily
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The New Albanians are discussing
the water works question.
Five acres of land has been added
to the New Castle Fair ground.
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NJ o Il I G T. /!

Notice is hereby given that a petition is
now pending before the Common Council of
the City of Richmond, for the vacation OF
River street, in said city, running from
street are Gaar, Scott & Co., f. Gaar and r.
w. Clark.
AUGUST 4, 1874. 2l-3w
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Letter from lhe Hon. Edward Bates
Attorney General United States In
Hon. NJ. Blair, Postmaster General
United States.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFIcE.o
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 1868.
Hon. NJ. Blair-Sir: DIR. Eorsha mas n par.
ticular wish to be made known to you, and
therefore l venture to present him.
He is an extraordinary man in his partic.
ular line. He has certain medicines of his
own invention, and certain peculiar meth
DDS of treatment, which have been attcnp-
ed with marvellous success, especially in
cases of ugly wounds and extreme pain.
The learned Faculty, know, call him q
quack; but /, who am not goo Judge ct
Science, am satisfied with success, and am
content ito praise the bridge DER which
safely pass !"
DIR. F. is trying hard for a chance to CIJRk
some of the worst wounded of our brave
soldiers and in that view venture to SO,
iicit your kindness to him.
Your obedient servant,
EDWARD BATES.
tits unnecessary to say aught in recon-.
mendation of this valuable medicine 81
all who have used it know and speak of ito
healing virtues. Ever Drug Store in Rich
mond, and elsewhere, have it for sale,
SAMUEL w. EORSHA.
Cincinnati, June 8, 1874. l2-3m
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letter from the Hon. Edward Bates.
Attorney General United States, to
Hon. Gideon Wells, Secretary U. s.
Navy.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, oct, %, 1862.

W Vet. y, Id0Z. J
The bearer, DIR. Forsha, is the person of
whom spoke to you yesterday, as a man of
wonderful powers, in the practical relief Of
pain and the cure OF the worst of wounds
and diseases.
One of his successes has been in my own
house. My son Ia cadet of West Point has
f'een cured by DR.. F. in less than a week
after having been without relief in charge
of a physician whom know to be a good
one, for more than eight weeks. I think
That humanity and the public interest re-
quire, that the hard cases-i e. badly
wounded and obstinately sick-should have
the opportunity, when they desire it, to
avail themselves of DIR. F.. ability and O:
his medicine, which seems to have q won.
derful efficacy. Most respectfully,
EDW ARD BATES
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Elkhart reports case OF sporadic
cholera.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-26
A LEY OPENING.

Notice is hereby given that a petition is
now pending for the opening of an alley
between Franklin and Fifth streets, to run
from Market to Sycamore streets. All per-
sons Directing to opening the same will file
their objections on or before the 18th of
August, 1874. By order of Council.
p. p. kIRN, City Clerk.
Richmond, July q, 1874. 20-2w
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n0Persons believing they have made an
invention or discovery in art or science, and
DESTROYS of knowing whether the same has
been patented, by transmitting to us
model, or drawing, or sufficient descrip-
ton to make the invention ineligible, can
have a thorough examination made in the
Patent Office, and the result of said exam
ination forwarded to them for reasonable
compensation.
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FREE OF CHARGE.

DR.. L. Q. c. Wishart's Office Parior's are
opened on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes-
days, from a. m. to p. M, for consultation
by DIR. VIM. 7. Magee. With him are asso-
ISOLATED two consulting physicians Of ac-
knowledged ability. This opportunity is
not offered by any other institution in the
city. -+-s9s
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Forward /. Model Of hi. 1nven.i..

susceptible of being illustrated by q model,
or if It consists in q chemical compound;
cial state, and also in the proposed prepared
form, should be sent.
Also, q full description of the invention
or discovery, and its advantages should I've
given as is practicable, to aid In the proper
preparation of the papers.
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ALL INFORMATION

Copies of the Laws and Rules and Regula-
tiOnS of the Patent Office, will be, gratis
on application. In applying for a Paten
the applicant should
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
coNE INTO MOURNING.

P.ckes and Gallagher have so shocked the
political morals Of the Commercial that 1t has
resorted TO copying the baseless theories OF Er1y
Ercnino, aud gone into mourning that The Radi-
cal party is not Oh THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Under that significant head its lamentation is in
this wise:
'Thc feeling grows stronger, within the Re'
publican ranks, that success is endangered by
such false steps those recently taken in refer
cnce TO the premature and untimely call OF tue
State Convention. While the members Of the
party may differ in their choice of candidates,
they sincerely desire the success Of whomsoever
may be fairly nominated, and therefore disap-
prove most earnestly everything which depreci
atts our chances of success, aud affords ehcour-
aeement or aid to our opponents They feel that
thus tar little has been done, by those who foi
the time are in charge of the organization, to add
strength 10 the general cause, but all the enoits
made have been in behalf of personal and lac
tloual OBJECTS"
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
Civil Rights In Pennsylvania.

The Philadelphia Press, in an article in another
column, takes exception to the Civil Rights Bill
Certainly change has come over The spirit Of its
dream within a very few weeks I, has discover
ed that this bill is very unpopular. 1t says at
may be possible iE some parts Of Chester and
Delaware counties, but when you get into Lam
caster, Beiks, Montgomery, Lehigh, Carbon, Lu-
zerne, Lebanon, Dauphin, York, Adams, Centre,
MfllD, Junata, and all the counties on both sides
Of the Allegheny, there would be serious trouble
IN mixing the races in the public schools-trou-
bles which might possibly result in impairing our
present magnifi cent system OF free education"
1t il would break mp the school system in
Pennsylvania what would it not do in Delaware
and Maryland?
And yet the Republican party is pledged tc
support this measure; in fact have passed il
through the Senate by a large majority; and Mr.
Loaand and the Radical party of Delaware are
pledged to it. and the party will pass it if they
carry the next elections.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
Horrible Wife Murder.

CHICAGO, Ill, July 10. The latest tele-
grams from Fon du Lac, Wis, give further
particulars of the murder of Mrs. Loftus.by
her hus band at Gravesville, Calumet county
Yesterday afternoon. Lotus crept into the
| the house and dealt his wife blow with
| hammer while she was standing over the
wash-tub, doing the weeks washing. She
| fell. and he then crushed her skull with an
axe and then dragged her body under the
kouse.
To make certain of his work he returned
| for The axe, and nearly severed the head
| from the trunk, besides otherwise mutila-
| ting it 10 the most shocking manner. The
| body was soon after ward found by The wo
mans six year old daughter. LOTUS was
arrested in a salcouhe " u was quite drunk
| He con nfessed the dee IL n III erview with
| the editor OF the Fon d 20 Commonwealth.
| He said he had deliberately planned TO kill
| her. The following - part OF the inter-
| view:
E1itor-Whai wss ihe trouble between
you and Mrs. L .tds?
| PTisoner-W+,i, We have had a good deal
of trouble, and j made up my mind that
could not stand her actions any longer. 1
was very bad OFF that day.
| Editor-So you knew whist You were
| about when you killed her?
Prisoner Yes sir; l meant to kill her and
| did xiii her and IL Is over with now.
Editor-Did she know you were in the
room when you went to hit her with the
| hammer?
| Prsoner-No, she did not l was careful
not 10 lei her know it, tor she would have
| got away.
Editor-Why did you drag the body un-
der The house alter you had killed your
| wife?
| Prisoner-I did 1t because when the chill
dren came home they would be scared
| LOTUS went on to say that he had done q
good thing in killing Mrs. Lotus, as he had
rid the world of a bad woman who would
certainly do much mischief if she had been
permitted to live. He said that severai
times she had nearly killed the children,nnd
that she had cut him on the head with @
hatchet. He concluded by saving that he
did not care TO live, and that they might
hang him as soon as they would, but he
hoped they would take good care of the
children.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
a COMPLIMENT TO SENATOR DAYARD


Tic Ccri Democrat, a heightened Democratic
journnl published at Elkton, Md, hoists the
name Of Hon. Thomas T Bayard, Of this State,
rs the Democratic candidate for President Of the
United States in 1916, In making this an
nouncemeut the Democrat says
I'VE place at the head OF our columns to-day
he name Of Delawares gifted son, Thomas +.
Bayard, as cur first choice for President OF the
United States in 1915. There is no living states
mon moro worthy to i'll that high position. He
Is in the prime OF lite and in the full enjoyment
Of an intellect unemasculated by either physical
CT moral debauchery. He is gentleman OF edu-
cation and culture. and the breath Of slanderous
tongues have mover dared 10 assal his honor.
His public as well as lis private record are stain
less. lie is an American ctiZen IN the highest
sense ot the word lover of his entire country.
he IS untIammeled by old political complications
ind l. fitting standard bearer Of The great re-
form movement which IS now awakening renew.
ed hope IN the hearts OF the American people
woarled with sectional stIIie ana heaIt-slck with
the dlshouor oil their country. Honest and hon
oTabie men cannot longer endure the present
condition OF public affairs. They see that the
thief business OF our National Legislature is 10
investigate the conduct of men high in official
posltion-ani this ilct alone Is burning shame
they seek Ielei nom. 10 whom, then, shall
We look for aid To the old political coster
InongeIs who have touched The unclean beast
We uust not, Let our Democratic and Conser.
sative contempol aries follow our example, and
demand for the people leader whose reputation
Inc name CT this leader Is al The head Of our col
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
No Opposition to Senator Bayard
Erom the Sussex journal. July 10.

A correspondent asks: "Will the nominstion
Of y Candidate for Governor and Candidate Tor
Congress from New Castle be prfjudicia, TO the
interest OF Mr.. Bayaro?' No certainly not; A
demc at ticket could hot be e.e,ted against Mr.
Bayard AID We believe there is no democrat in the
State who wishes TO defeat his reelection Mr..
Bayard has done credit TO the State, The salary
he gets scarcely supports him and the position
he holds aud the stand he takes places him above
the tartizan. Delaware looks upon Mr.. Bayard
with pride aud while the democratic party ia in
power he eau be re elecied and re elected Mr..
Bayard was called 10 the place-he did not seek
it-no fiction opposed him, the people elected
him and will, willie he continues faithful, keep
him 10 the Senate. If every State officer were
chosen from New Castle county it would in no
way effect Mr.. Bayari's chances. HIS p o tion
is above and beyond State policy. No people in
this union have higher appreciation Of those
s,atesman-like high toned and patriotic seoii-
meets, which have marked his career than those
of his native State and while the whole country
appauds his devotion to public service Delaware
viii hold up his hand.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
Il is q Cline

To exhaust still further the vitality of an already
feeble invalid with sharp evacuants and other
ength-dcstroying medicines. No case of dyspep-
sa liver complaint, constipation, nervous weak
ness or periodic fever was ever cured in that way.
What the debilitated sufferer needs is remedy in
which the properties oil an nvigoraht. a stimulant
a mild aperent a sedative, and blood depurient
are combined. and Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
the only preparation before the world In which
proportions necessary TO overcome disease without
pros rating tn patient. This agreeable and potent
vegetable elixir is in the true sense of the word
restorative, for it restores the strength of the
body reestablishes functional regularity, enriches
the degenerated blood. and clears the clouded
brain. Jy9tolO
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-11
The Governor~hip.

The SuSScr Journal SAYS: "The Democrats OF
New Castle claim the candidate fos Governor and
Vet when We ask them to name their man they
disagree Certainly they cannot ask Sussex 10
choose between their conteuding factions. Any
man from Kent or New Castle who goes into the
Convention with the united vote nj his county
can be nominated, and II the counties are divided
then the Sussex county delegates will vote for the
most available man 1t Kent and New Castle
cannot agree we can trot ont a Sussex man who
can get the uuited vote of this county. We don't
claim the nomination-but We don't propose 10
make candidates for the other Counties.
1t is certainly something new 10 expect the
Democrats of New Castle county TO choose be-
tween her numerous excellent men for the posi-
ton Of Governor before delegate has been ciec.
led to the State Convention in either county. 1t
never has hetn customary for the Democratic
party TO do this When cur delegates have been
elected il will be time enough 10 expect them to
concentrate. At present no one has any power
TO speak outhoritatively; and the declaration
that New Castle county is not able to present n
gentleman upon whom her delegates and the
party will unite has no foundation. Neither is
there eny sufficient reason for requiring New
Castle to unite upon man, to secure the nomi
ration. New Castle has never required this Of
her sister counties. But granting this, our party
cannot, every politician knows, decide unit
the delegates arc elected and meet in caucus
Of tina Allegheny, there would be serious trouble
This isusually done by the delegates of eacl
county on the day the Convention meets.