The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-10-02
From Our SPECIAL Correspondent.
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monotonous in these parts, and although we
weak mortals know but little of what is best for
US, yet we can't help from thinking that we
have had enough rain. The economy OF the
natural systemts beyond mans comprehension,
and wisdom and sound philosophy teaches that
all should be content with what comes believ-
ing that all is for the beet.
But who is wise and who is true philosopher
in the mighty host OF mankind. Faith is the
groundwork OF mans salvation and OF his hap
piness. Faith like unto that of little child
unperplexed with doubts ana unperplexed with
fears, but alas who hath it, without faith even
as grain of mustard seed, who can have q
promised hope OF the future
But don't intend to deliver homiIy or
preach sermon, for the blind cannot lead the
blind. But, Mr.. Editor, aren't we all Ike the
Dutchman? "ghe longer We live, the more we
find by gemini out Your correspondent being
no exception to this rule, has lived long enough
to know that he knows some things and some
things he don't know.
He knows that the leaves fade, change and
fall. He knows that worlds, the seasons and
the planets change, that men, religions and
PHILOSOPHERS change, that systems, economies,
principles and policies change, and be knows
alas, that when a son Of Adam says be is out
of change, that glory and fame and friendships
and hopes all fail HIM and change too. But
what has all this got to do with the price OF
cotton or the third term.
Bat getting back to the main question
limited at before, what has it all to do with cot
ton? Cotton is selling vel In Houston and 1t
IS rapidly coming in, the result of Houston's
efforts for trade. Houston Is not walf upon
the commercial sea. 1t is a solid ship with
heavy timbers, under the control Of skillful
pilots with sails all set and steam up headed
direct for the haven Of prosperity, power and
wealth. 1t is a fact but little known that Hous.
ton is the wealthiest city of its slze in the
United States. Having over twelve citizens
who are worth over million dollars, among
whom is 7. w. House, the Treasurer Of the
great Land Distribution on the 22d Of October.
under the management Of Col. j. +. Foster,
when $146, 900 IN gold. ten houses in this city,
and over one hundred and fifty tracts Of land
we'll located in different parts of the State, will
be distributed to the holders Of tickets which
are sold at the low price OF 90 each. This plan
will furnish homes for many who are unable to
purchase. OCCASIONAL.
The FALL ELEc rIoNs-In The Republic mag
anne for October there is an account Of eight
cen political conventions held in September.
with synopsis of the leading resolutions In the
platform Of each. The October number OF
The Republic contains also about twenty lead
ing articles on the leading issues and political
topics Of the day. In the initial article of this
issue The Southern Situation is fully and fairly
presented, while in subsequent pages there is
chronological list of the murders and other
outrages recently committed in Alabama, Ar
kansas Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, aud
Texas. II contains also an article on The
Union Army Of the Great Rebellion, in which
there ls given, by States, the totals Of men in
the army, including volunteers, regulars and
colored troops, and the numbers by States,
who we're killed" died" and "missing in
action"
The contents of the October number are
worth the price Of volume to any one who
wishes to be correctly informed on the current
movments Of political issues now commanding
public attention. Trims 90 year, or 81 for
one volume of six numbers. Bound volumes
and back numbers supplied Published by "The
Republic Publishing Company" Washington.
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