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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-18

@. DO you remember the night of that week on
which Mr. Beccher visited that house? A. DO.
O. What night thati A 1t Friday night the S0h
OF December.
O. Do you remember the night distinctly A. do;
member the night because Friday night, and 1t
prayer meeting night
@ that Friday night prayer meeting night in
that church, A. Yes, Sir
O. Do you remember about the weather that pigh.' Il
stormy.
O. What kind Of a storm, A. II was snow storm
O. Where YOU and where and how did you first see Mr.
Beecherf A. Some knocked at the door and opened tho
door, and 1t was Beecher and Invited him in and then
went down stairs.
O. Where and how disposed Mrs Tton at that tiue'
A. She weak, very weak
@ And she sitting up, In bed' She was In bed
reclining.
Q. Wholly lying upon me bed, A. She was in the bed.
@ But she supported In any way TO extenn A.
Yer, Sir; partially by pillows
Q. You left the roomt A YET, Sir
Q, When you went downstairs. whom did you sse e0"%
stairs; was there any there! A. saw Mics Denns
O. Did you cit there while NJ Bescher was In the room up
stairst A. Yes, Sir; did
O Did you know when he lefts A. Yes, Sir.
Q. Did you then return 70 the dck room' A. ao,
Q. How Mrs. TltOa then IN respect 70 nSa'' AAs
strength A. She was weak
@ At that time Z A. Yea Sir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-18

O. How many times You recollec-to the best OF your
recollection? Two three times as near as can reco
lect. ~
Tilton in the sick room.
O. In the front room! A. Well they were both fronroo
bu they were separated by folding doors.
O Yes in this sick room the communicating with
iii A. Yes, Sir.
O. As you have described t-as you have described the
rooms What time OF day evening were these visits OF Mr.
Mouton you remember them' A Generally In the Gay
time.
O Generally in the day time and the conversation
was there conversation between Mr. Moulton and Mr. Tton
A. Yes, Sir; usually.
O. In this room A. Yes, Sir.
O. And within the hearing Of Mrs Thlton' A. Yes Sir
Was there conversation with her, A. Part OF the time
@ Now did you hear the conversation between Mr. Th'on
and Mr. Moulton ~ A. No, Sir not to
O. SO know what subject was or any further
A Well knew it was with The Union his being
discharged from The Union.
O. You knew that from hearing their alk' A. From hear
Ing; yes Sir
O. Did you make any objection to Mr. Moulton and Mr.
Tton together the subject OF their talking there In the
sick room, A. / think did.
O. And what did you say to them A. Well, told them
what the had enoned meto her very quiet
O. Now Mrs MITCHELL these visits and this talk sub
ject Of attention by you nurse Affecting Mrs. Ttons
condition and health'
hr.
The Witness-Yes Sir.
Mr. Fullerton-I don't understand you.
The Witness-They were,
Mr.. Mohis-One moment That has been objected TO-
Mr. Fullerton-Thst s objected to-
Judge Neilson-Ohl let 1t stand; 60
Mr. Eyarts-It Ia an Introductory question
Judge Neilson-Go
Mr. EyarS-Did that effect her health or condition.
Mr. Morris -Obiected TO.
Jud-c Ncilson-That she can answer.
Mr. Eyarts-( To the witnessl; Asyou observed.
Mr., Morris-0bjected TO.
Judge this lady describe without being partcu
larry assisted anything that che observed In respect to her
health.
Mr. Eyas-I have given the least indication Of what the
effect was not ITO the wness Now Mrs. Mitchell
wh. eject did visits and conversations have upon Mira
Tlton, - you observed!
Mr. Morris-No; that is objected to. understand yeas
Honor a. suggesting that is proper question
Mr. Heach-Ths, word effect" Is improper.
Mr. Mouis-Cenanly she not eompstent 70 that
question
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23
Spring.

OF all the seasons spring is the most
coquettish. She is like the Princess who
stopped and kissed the sleeping poet
under the tree, who still slept on but
dreamed different dream. The earth
was hardly conscious that spring had
come till yesterday, when blue skies
dropped ethereal mildness (Thomson)
on her bosom. 1t is indeed the time
when the young, the rosy spring gives
to the breeze her scented wing (Anacre-
ON and April is garlsnded with all the
fairest flowers and freshest buds the
earth brings forth (Spencer). Well was
it observed that like an army defeated
the snow hath retreated (Wordsworth)
and that the fields with flowers are
decked in every hue Orummoned),
though we must not go out just yet to
pull them. The swallow also brings us
the season of vernal delight, with his
back all of sable and belly of white
(Annonymous), and there are daffodils
which come before the swallow dares and
take the winds of March with beauty
shakespeare. In the spring a brighter
crimson burns upon the robins breast
(Tennyson), and young mans fancy
uSuIly ttIuS w tuouSuts VI ioNc Nlpiet) ].
Now is heard the sound of vernal
showers on the twinkling grass Shelley,
and with his umbrella wanders forth the
hyacinthine boy, for whom morn well
might break and April bloom Emerson.
Now shall we notice how our swift
spring heaps the orchards full of bloom
and scent 0owelD, and the maiden May
returns with pretty haste Barry Corn
walD. Now do the majority of intelli
gent people think it better TO sport with
Amaryllis in the shade or with tn,
tangles of Neeras hair (Milton) than t.
creep into some still cavern deep, there
to weep and weep and weep (Tennyson)
All tn Sc and many other things do w
see and enjoy now that spring ha
broken the icy letters of the silve
streams (Wilkesbarre special dispatch)
and all nature rejoices that grim-visage'
March has smoothed his frosty poy
Burns and Shakespeare. Spring beau
tiful spring has returned with bird
and flowers (originaD, and new fashion
able styles in hats, bonnets, dresses Cad
vertisements), infuenzas and catarrh
and hundreds of other things max
business lively.-NetO York Herald.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23
Correspondence Between the President
and Zen. Spinner.

Besides Gen. Spinner formal letter of
resignation, transmitted through the
Secretary, the following correspondence
passed between himself and the Presi-
dent direct:
GEN. SPINNER TO PRESIDENT GRANT
My DEAR Mr.. PRESIDENT: In the
formal letter of to-day's date, in which L
rendered to You my resignation of Office
OF Treasurer of the United States, it
would hardly have been proper that
should express my heartfelt feelings
toward you, and in our recent interview
your kind treatment 80 filled my heart
that could not give utterance to my
grateful thoughts. Now that it is all over
with, and that / stand on the Threshold
of emancipation, 1 desire to express to
you my deep gratitude for your great
confidence, for your marked friendship,
and for the many kindnesses and favors
that You have bestowed upon me. 1t
was your kind countenance and support
that more than all else sustained and
held me up during my long years of
vexatious and arduous official labor. /
shall always look back upon these marks
of esteem and favor, commencing With
the time when you took command of the
Army of the Potomac, and growing
through the time that you were in com
mand of all the armies of the republic,
and since you became President of the
United States, as the events of my long
life of which shall ever feel most proud
For all these kind manifestations toward
me, from one who stands so high in the
esteem of the world for his great achieve
ments, please permit me, now that cur
official relations are about to end, to ten
der to you the sincere thanks of truly
grateful heart Most respectfully and
truly your friend, T. e. SPINNER.
To Gen. u. S. Grant, President of the United
States, Washington, ID. G.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY
My DEAR GENERAL: Your letter of
resignation of the Office of Treasurer uf
the United States, of yesterday, and
your very kind private note of the same
date, are received, and in return l wish
to say how much L, in common with the
appreciate your zeal and devotion to the
arduous duties you have been called
upon to perform in the last fourteen
years. In retiring from those duties /
hope you will find the rest and restora-
ton to vigorous health so long denied
you. You take with you my best wishes
for your welfare and happiness, and my
confidence in your patriotism, zeal, ant
ability. But few men have performed
more labor for the public than you, and
none have retired from their labors re-
tanning stronger confidence in the pub
lie mind for constancy, integrity, and
unselfishness. With great respect, your
obedient servant, u. S. GRANT.
To the Hon. +. f.. Spinner L. S. Treasurer.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23
Hair DYES.

The Heath Reforner, while asserting
that hair dyes are nearly always unsafe,
and it would advise not using them, adj
mits that there are cases in which the
use of some kind of dye is desirable,
as in those in which a portion of the
hair has lost its pigment by disease or
accident, while the remainder retains
its natural color, or in cases of prema-
ture whitening of the hair. For use in
such cases it would recommend the per-
manganate of potash. Prepare a strong
solution of the salt by dissolving ten
or fifteen grains in an ounce of water.
Apply to the hair with brush, being
careful to avoid staining the skin. This
is reputed to be an excellent dye, far SUI
perior to any of the patented mixtures.
1t gives to the hair rich color and
luster, and does not injure its texture.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

The NAME AMERICA.-Jules Marcou
contributes to the atlantic Monthly
magazine for April, an article on the
origin of the name America, which pre-
SCENTS view partly new, in that it seeks
to wrest the honor from both Columbus
and Vespucius. 1t claims that the name
is itself an American word (; that it comes
from the name (Americ) applied in Mica
ragua 10 the mountain range between
Juigalpa and Libertad, being in time
spread over the whole of the new world.
But there is familiar feature of his
theory-that which presents the famous
(although unknown to any q eat fame)
old publisher and bookseller of the
Vosges. who had heard the word Americ
used by sailors from the new continent,
and thus came to apply it in his books
to the new country which he helped
some of them 50 poorly to describe.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

Fanny's Two Questions.
Fanny, leaning on my knee.
With her questions bothers M

Fdnuys Two quotations.
Fanny, leaning on my knee.
With her questions bothers nc
- Uncle, you know everything
All about the birds and bceR-
Flowers and grass, aud leaves and traaP-
Unoie, you know everything
WHY do buttercups grow yellow
While the yiolets grow h.ue:
Tell me, please, and toll ms true,
There's a dear old fellow
Fanny dear some thar, Il MAJ be,
i may know more than baby.
Bat why buttercups grow yellow
While The violets grows blue,
can tell no moe than YOU"
Fanny raised her shining eyes
Up 10 mine In swift surprise:
thought You knew everything,
Uncle, and I'm sure you do,
IL you'll only tell me true;
Why do rusty brown birds sing
Sweetly. whilst bright birds are mute I?
Why arc all the dull ones honest,
While the gay ones steal the fruit?
Don't You think it quite pity
They can't be both good and pretty"
colder heads than yours, my deary,
Have been puzzled by this query.
And may answer as they would;
As for me, why far and good
On the same bough seldom grow,
Really, Fan, do not know"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

THE complex English ballotinS sys'
tenn. which has been on trial but a year
or two, must already be investigated 10y
a Parliamentary committee. Under this
system, the voter is gwen ticket, with
the names of all the candidates on it,
and stamped with an official stamp he
retires into stall and marks "A cross
against the name of the candidates for
whom he votes. This is the secret bal
lot required in n country where many of
the voters are tenants and dependent
shop keeperS, All 80 liza BILE to init mida-
ton, and a,e ignorant besides. Some of
the English Judges have decided that
the mark against man must be cross
in every case, when the law only in
tended to provide that some mark should
be affixed. The ballot moreover does
not secure general secrecy, and English
tradesmen will learn that the independ-
ent voter cannot be manufactured by
any such device. He must be trained
up by, popular education, and by the re-
lief Of the mass of the people from their
servile dependence on those superior to
them in wealth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

The Daily Telegraph, of st. joins,
New Brunswick, gives the mercantile
marine of Canada, ut the close of 1874,
at {. 93S vessels, at registered tonnage
of 1. 1853, 567, which is an increase for
the wear of ISL vessels. OF this number,
Nova Scotia has 2,7s5, Quebec 1887,
New Brunswick Liza, Ontario S21
Prince Edwards Island 312, and British
Columbia 80.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23
HOMER GRIFFIN. of Lodi. Medina

HOMER GRIFFIN, of Lodi, Medina
county, o., is la years of age He
works in his garden, chops wood with
one hand (having lost an arm by the fall
of a tree about forty years ago., and
shaves himself. He has never used
tobacco in any shape, but has taken his
"bitters" regularly for century until
within year or two, when he swore of.
His first vote for President was for Johr
Adams, since when he has voted the Wing
and Republican tickets, having voted
twice for Grant.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

parties have warned Mr.. Jewell that he
will run against very eminent personases
if he isn't careful. He is reported reso-
lutte to probe the corruption to the bot
tom, no matter who gets hurt III the
process. He says, however, that 1t IL
the biggos: and toughest job he has ever
been called TO handle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

BEEcHER on hash: "This trial has
been like hash to me. You know hash is
very good occasionally, but when you
have had it fifty or sixty days right along
If becomes little tiresome."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

News signature is pronounced as
much worse than Spinner's as Spinner's
IS worse than everybody's else. If you
would become United States Treasurer,
practice poor writing.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23
Ghe True 9ortherner
PAW PAW, MICHIGAN.
FRESH TOPICS.

They are beginning to find Charley
BOSSES again. The last one was seen
tramping through Germany with a for
tune teller.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

A New YORK sporting paper states
that there are in the United States fiji
teen hundred thoroughly organized
baseball clubs, having an aggregate
membership Of over $4,000.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

THE Solicitor of the Unite States
Treasury has decided that internal reve-
nue. officers have authority TO examine
the checks in any bank to ascertain
whether they have been stamped as re-
CURED by law.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

what they had done, brf found also in
the Librarian warm counselor and tue
friend. = Youths Companion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

SPEAKING of the recently-discovered
frauds in the Postoffice Department, the
Springfield Mass Republican says {:
:" BY all accounts, Mr.. Jewell is pushing
things with vengeance. Several OF the
guilty clerks have made clean breast OF
it, we are told. and are actively helping
in the work Of investigation. These will
not be prosecuted, escaping with suspen-
sion and dismissal. The others Mr..
Jewell intends to put through. 1t is
now believed at the department that
A,ere are nearly hundred of the fraudu-
lent contracts, and all payments TO the
contractors have been stopped, pending
the inquiry. 1t IS said that implicated
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

ANOTHER new industry has been devei-
oped in London. A man advertises him.
self as Knockerup and window-tickler
from to 7. " He wakes heavy sleepers
who wish to get up early. Window
tickling is waking without ringing the
bells, by means OF a long pole, with
which he taps on the window pane.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

Hon. EnBERT HERRING, of New York,
is the Oldest practicing lawyer in the
world, being now III his Goth year. He
was admitted to the bar in 1898, and was
a Judge of the Marine Court the year Ma
poleon became Emperor of France.
Charles O'Conor, now an old and illus
triorls man, was a student in his Office.
Mr.. Herring was also Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs-the first that held the
position.
THIS is Beecher's remarkable perora-
ton to his last Sundays sermon: He
that is holy and loves God for what He
is; he that hath faith, when he reaches
the other life can't be sent to hell.
When l come before the Eternal Judge
and say, all aglow, My Lord, my God =
will He turn and say, You were never
immersed go down You did not come
up the right road , l will answer, L
love Thee Damn me if thou cans't =
God will say, amid the heavens atiame,
8 Dost thou love? Enter in. >"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

RESOLUTIONS recently reported to the
Rhode Island Medical Society contain
suggestions that should be observed by
all teachers, whether in that State or
elsewhere. They declared that scholars
should not maintain the same position
more than half an hour at time; that
no child should be admitted to the public
schools, as now conducted, under seven
wears of age that, under twelve years
of age, three hours day, and for twelve
and over, four hours day, is sufficiently
long confinement to mental culture; that
study.out of school should not usually be
permitted: and that all incentives to en-
ulation should be used cautiously, espe
tally with girls.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

LONDON papers state that the death
of the late II. l.. Bateman, the we'll
known theatrical manager, was due di-
rectly to a gust of passion. His temper
was occasionally a perfect hurricane.
The night before his death, Mr.. Henry
Irving gave supper, at which Bate
man was present, and the fun waxed
so loud that the police interfered This
unseemly intrusion stirred Bateman to o
frenzy of rage, the effect of which was
fatal. It was nervous disorder, fol
which he was not accountable, and was
the more remarkable in contrast witt
the genial disposition and good temper
of the unfortunate victim.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-04-23

NEVER was there such a falling off i'll
the price of diamonds as there has been
in the case OF those sent by the Khedive
to the Collector OF the Port of New
York to keep for Minnie Sherman Fitch.
When they first came they were regarded
as dirt cheap at 100000, and now the
.JereUer's Circular says " The esti-
mates of the value of these jewels have
been exaggerations beyond all prece-
dent, and $4,000 really represents the
most liberal valuation that can be put
upon them, the number and size of the
diamonds are so counterbalanced by
their off-color.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-07-06

Pickles on THE 5TH.-Hesterday was
probably to a greater extent observed by
our citizens as n holiday than was Sat
urday. The German portion OF the
population considered il the proper day
10 celebrate, aud closed their places OF
business and spent the day in enjoying
themselves. The picnics were all well
patroniked, as the Germans generally
turn out en- maeG to attend their s0ciabIe
and popular gatherings.
The Sabbath School Of St. Johns Ger
man Church held picnic at Mas Gar
den, in North Wheeling. This picnic
was attended not only BY the children but
BY many oil the members OF the congrcgl-
ton, who no doubt enjoyed the day Us
heartily as their juniors. The usual a.
sortmcnt OF games and amusements were
participated in By old and young, furnish
ing entertainment ior all. Schrciner's
band furnished the music.
The congregation OF ST. Alphonsu,'
Church selected Thompson's Grove, just
east Of the city, rs fitting spot to hold
their picnic. All day long the grove was
thronged with persons in the pursuit OF
pleasure. The music was furnished by
Tommy Cockaync.
The grand picnic Of the Harmonic and
MrnncTchor Singing Societies, on the
Fair Grounds, was the biggest affair OF
the kind seen in this vicinity Tor some
time. 1t is estimated that fully 5000
persons were present. the majority Of
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-07-06

MARTINS FERRY Locals. There were
six eases before the police court ycstcr.
day, footing up in fines besides costs the
4um Oi eight dollars.
The regular quarterly meeting Of the
VI. T.. Church was observed on Sunday,
preaching Sunday night by DR.. Williams,
The pre- iling elder.
The German Lutheran Sunday School
and Church had celebration in llolm's
grove yesterday.
i. L. Smith aud family lett yesterday
Tor Springfield, ILL.,, on N visit to Mrs.
Smiths parents.
The festival given by the baptist
Church resulted very satisfactorily, and
quite nice sum was realized, which
will be expended in repairing the church.
Saturday was generally observed here
az holiday, and in the afternoon bust.
ness was almost entirely suspended. Most
Of the people went either up to the grove
or down to tho picnic below town. In
the grove the annsrmcnts consisted Of
swinging, playing croquct, copenhagen,
music, speaking, &C., and all seemed to
enjoy themselves very we'll. IIcatlering.
tons brass band furnished the music.
The town was remarkably quiet on
saturday night, especially so when we
take into consideration that ii had been
observed rs the Fourth Of July, although
from the number Of beer wagons that
came To town loaded and left empty, it
was evident that somebody was drinking
beer, or that dealers were Laying in a
heavy stock.
At the picnic below town they had II
tight or two over the catching Of the
creased pig, although the pugilNs were
separated before any great damage was
done.
Our City Council are considering the
prOpricty Of erecting street lamps, and ms
that is a much needed and very desirable
improvement, We hope that they will
conclude to put them up ~ soon ms pos.
siblc.