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The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-04-17
Supt. United States Coast Survey.

SOLID MEN OF ANTIQUTTY.-There
were the great scripture grants, Goliath
and Og. The former was six cubits
and a span Il. Samuel, XVII. ~, va
riously estimated to be from nine feet
six to twelve feet. Og is supposed to
have been even taller, from the fact
that his bedstead is mentioned in Deu-
long. During the reign of Augustus
Caesar we read of two giants, Idusto
and Secundilla, who were each ten feet
high, end after their death their bodies
were kept for long time as a wonder.
During the reign of Vitellius, he sent
Darius as hostage to Rome with pres
ents, and among these was Jew by
the name of Eleazar, who was ten feet
two inches high. Gabara, the Arabian
giant, was nine feet nine inches high.
The Emperor Maximus was eight feet
and six inches high. Sacobus Damiun
was eight feet Walter Parsons, seven
feet four. William Evans, seven feet
six inches high.
How TO BRING Down A CONGRESSMAN.
Sam Ward {" Vestibuli Re1) on con-
gressionnl dinners ga senatorial
dinner must be more stately than a
dinner of M. C's. The first are always
IuOIo TCCtC1 CStt, anu bCiiONO A0SA
myself more dignified upon such occa-
sions. With the members of the
house, on the other hand, free and
easy way is admissible, and the dinner
contains, as a rule, one great dish spe-
cially prepared for the occasion, the
rest of the bill of fare being of the
usual character. For instance, will
sometimes serve them a ham. soak
it for four day in water, changing
it four times day, then boil it five
hours in cider with a wisp of new hay;
then 1 bake it with brandy, sherry, or
claret, according to the weather, and
when they have tasted slice of that
ham, why, they will pass any thing
1 want in congress"
A MAN conversing in earnest, if he
watch his intellectual processes, will
find that a material image, more or less
luminous, arises in his mind, contem-
porsneous with every thought, which
furnishes the vestment of the thought.
Hence, good writing and brilliant dis
course are perpetual allegories.
erson.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-04-17
lying around loose than would pickle
all Honolulu.-N. Y. Letter.
Traces OF Prehistoric Man.

A paper was recently communicated
to the geological society of London on
the bone caves in the neighborhood of
Castleton, Derbyshire, by Rookie Pen
nington, LIB. The author described
as a prehistoric cave the Gave Dale
Cave, situated in Cave Dale, just below
the keep of Peveril Castle. The upper
earth in this cave contained fragments
of late pottery mixed up (by rabbits)
with bits of rude prehistoric pottery,
fooled piece of stag's horn, an iron
spike, two worked hints, a piece of jet,
part of a bone comb, and a bronze celt
of peculiar form, many bones of Bos
IoyagSfrons and goat. broken to get out
the marrow, and remains of hogs
charcoal and human teeth also attested
There were also remains of fox, badger,
fowl, and hare. Lower down were re-
mains of Bos longitroas, hog, red deer,
wolf, and horse and lower still, next
the rock, more human teeth, remains
of animals, and good flint. The cave
seemed to have been occupied from
time to time during a heightened |
period, probably from the Neolithic |
age into those of bronze and iron. A |
cave in GeIly or Hartle Dale contained,
in blsckish mould, bones (some brcken)
of goat, pig, fog, and rabbit, and pieces
of very rude prehistoric pottery. Of
Ple1stocene caves and assures he
author described several. One in Hartle
Dale furnished remains of rhinoceros,
aurochs Bison prisc4s), and mammoth,
ying in yellow earth. The bones were
probably carried in by water. A assure
near the village of Waterhouses. in
3taffordshire, is six feet wide, and filed
With the ordinary loan. Bones of
and the skeleton of young
bison have been obtained from il, and
he author supposes the animals to have
allen into the fissure while making for
he river to drink. The Windy Knoll
assure is situated near Castleton, in a /,
quarry near the top of the Winnetts,
md close to the most northern bounda-
y of the mountain limestone of Derby
hire. The author described particu.
arly the situation of this fssure and I
lrainage of the district in which it is !
ituated. The assure itself is filled I
With the ordinary loan, containing
of limestone, and inclosing
n astonishing quantity of bones of {
nimals confusedly mixed together,
hose lowest down near the rocks being {
GATED with and sometimes united by 1
talagmite. The author supposes that
his was q swampy place into which
nimais fell from time to tune, and in {
Amy seasons their remains might be {
7ashed into it from the neighboring
lOpes. .-., --..
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-04-17
The Cry for Cheap Food.

Cheap food, in every age of the world,
has been at the bottom Of all national
prosperity and development. The
splendid civilization of ancient Egypt
resulted from the cheap food in the
prolific agricultural valley of the Nile,
where, according to Diodorus Siculus,
the expense of rearing a child did not
exceed twenty drachmas, or about five
dollars. In South America the cheap
food afforded by the early cultivation
of maize enabled the Peruvian lncas to
erect an imposing empire in the Andes,
the magnificent ruins of which still ex-
cite the admiring wonder of the word.
And it is only by the cheapening of
food, mainly through the development
of North American agric ulture, that we
can look for . path wsy leading out of
present en baxrassments into enlarged
and solid plospedty. LII
Mr.. Buckle, the philosophical histo-
Herald, has shown how the capacity
and disposition for manual labor cut of
doors has been determined by the eli
mates under which men live. The
deadly polar cold and the enervatir g
tropical heat equally discourage the
open air laborer. The equatorial re-
gion, with its spontaneous production,
destroys every incentive to labor, while
the Arctic cold necessitates a frightful
consumption of food. Bot American
sociologists have been won't to advert
with pride to their favored climates
Offering, as they do, propitious field
for the employment OF muscle and
sinew) and to their varied soil, adapted
to every species of agricultural skill.
Never more urgently than now, there
fore, are we called to encourage the re-
turn of labor to its natural and ordained
channels. Let the thousands of the
unemployed and work seekers who now
throng the cities and towns turn their
attention to productive industry and
rural enterprise. Let the industrial
energy OF the country be once more Gas
in the earlier part of this century, CON
centrated on the husbandry and pastur-
age of the soil-so beautifully called
"the two breasts of the state"-and
another year, humanely speaking, would
see the still lingering financial and
commercial clouds disripated and the
dawn of a better and brighter era in all
the Industries of the land
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21
H.4RTFORD ITEMS.

There is q good deal OF stir and business
going on here for these dull hard times. Two
or three new brick blocks, besides good many
dwelling houses, are going up this SUMNER
Hartford is outgrowing the most sanguine ex-
pectations Of its best friends. 1t is very
quiet, social place. True. the poisonous bev-
erage the liquor-sellers retail at ten cents
glass sometimes disturbs the equilibrium OF
some Of those who have yielded themselves up
to become slaves to its brutalizing effect to the
just indignation and disgust Of the better class
STILL we think the traffic rather on the decrease,
and we are laboring all the time to increase the
temperance sentiment, hoping that ere long
we may be able to produce town board that
will be pretty middling particular" about what
kind Of bonds they approve, when presented
by those wishing to sell the accursed stuff.
Rev. Mr.. Russell, OF Detroit, lectured here
last Thursday evening to a full house, making
many very truthful hits. At the same time a
Good Templars Lodge was organized with "a
charter members. Hope it may be more er-
fective in It's workings than some OF them are
The lawyer who removed from here to -
last spring, conferred quite favor upon US, as
his place has been filed by one Of quite diff
ferent stripe,--one who seems to have been
brought up and educated upon higher plane,
one who seeks to be a man among men.
new fence has been built and ornamental
trees set out in front OF the M. E. Church.
ANDREW.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Sherin's Sale.-Notice is hereby gwen
that by virtue OF an execution issued out of
and under the seal Of the Circuit Court for the
County OF Van Buren,, state Of Michigan, In a
cause wherein Catherine @. Hartwel is plaintiff.
and Robert Hanegan is defendant, and bearing
date March 4th, 1875, and to me directed and
delivered, did on the fourth day of March, A.
d. 1873, levy upon all the right title and in
terest OF Robert flanagan. IN and to the follow
ing described real estate, in the township of
Columbia, Van Buren, County. Michigan, and
described as lot numbered two, ca and the east
half OF lots numbered seven (7) and eight (s)
In block numbered five (5) in the village Of
Grand junction, Van Buren, County, Michigan
which said real estate shall expose to sale to
the highest bidder. Cor 80 much thereof as
shall be necessary to satisfy said execution. to-
gether with the interest and costs thereon) at
public vendue. on Saturday, the Sd day Of
July, A. d. 1875. at the hour OF twelve o'clock,
noon, OF SAID day, at the front door of the
Court House, in the village OF Paw Paw, Coun-
~ OF Van Buren,, State OF Michigan.
Dated Paw Paw. May. 18th. 1875. 1051t7
JOHN e. SLOVENIAN. Sheriff.
ALBERT JACKSON. Plaintiffs Attorney.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

mineral resources is very comprehensively treat
cd by T. Sterry Hunt, being the eighth paper
OF the First Century Senes. new serial tale
"A domestic story of New England life-by
Julian Hawthorne, Is commenced in this Num-
Der. There are also several other stories con-
tributed by well-known writer's. John Blgelow
commences very notable series of Haytian
Proverbs. Readers interested in natural history
will be delighted with Mary Treats brief paper
on the architectural habits of birds.
The Easy Chair discusses some questions Of
etiquette in public places Addison and old
fashioned books party nicknames; and the
National Academy exhibition. The Scientific
Record presents an admirable summary OF re-
cent scientific progress and the other editorial
departments are up to their usual standard OF
excellence.
HARPER's MAGAZINE contains from fifty to
one hundred per cent. more matter than any
other monthly periodical and its circulation Is
larger than the combined circulation Of all
other magazines OF its class in this country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The Detroit Tribune of Monday last, con-
tanned this item
"During the recent visit Of Van Amburgh' g
circus to Flint William Long and Charles WEIGH
were robbed of property amounting to $780,
William Brown and Frank Fox of Mattawan have
been arrested as the thieves"
Now, the only difference in the above and
the correct statement is, that it was during the
visit OF Van Amburgh's circus to Paw Paw, one
OF the parties robbed living about four miles
southwest Of here, and the other lives in Al
mena. The Detroit papers have great deal
to say about giving their readers more local
news than the country papers, but we find then
''local news" is usually about as much to be
depended upon as the one just quoted.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

1t seems that a residence in Kalamazoo is a
qualification for Office holding. The Governor
has just appointed another Kalamazoo man to
an Office HIS duties will consist for the most
part in visiting the penal and reformatory insti-
tutions Of the state and eating dinners provid-
ed by the gents in charge. Will some Kala-
mazoo man be kind enough to furnish list Of
the Offices held IN Kalamazoo, both under the
State and United states1 We know the list Will
be pretty long, but the peoplewould like to see
il. They foot the bills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Mrs. Kidder of East Decatur, started on
horseback to visit sick neighbor last Friday
morning. The horse bv asudden motion threw
her of. and in the fall her leg was broken twice
below the knee.
A colored man named Cooper living in Ham
ilton township. was careless in feeding his straw
cutter last Monday. The 6rst joints OF the
index and middle fingers OF bis left hand were
fouod IN the cut straw on the barn aoor.-De-
catnr Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21
Lars Relating 10 .NsUspaper Subscrip-
lions and .9rredrages.


lions and .3rrearages.
1. Subscribers who do not give express no.
tice to the contrary, are considered wishing to
continue their subscription.
2. II subscribers order the disconhnuance Of
their periodicals, the publishers may continue
to send them until all arrearages are paid.
8. II subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled their bills, and ordered them
discontinued.
4. II subscribers move to other places with
out informing the publishers, and the papers
are sent to the former direction. they are held
responsible,
8. The Courts have decided that " refusing
to take periodical from the office, or removing
and leaving them uncalled for, Is prinld Jdcte
evidence OF intentional fraud"
6. Any person who receivesa newspaper and
makes use OF it, whether he has ordered 1t OF
not, Is held In law to be subscriber.
z. II subscribers pay in advance. they are
bound to give notice to the publisher, at the
end Of their time or il they do not wish to con-
tinue taking it; otherwise the publisher is
authorized to send 1t on. and the subscribers,
will be responsible until an express notice with
payment OF all arrears, Is sent to the publisher.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The state superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton has Just apportioned the Primary school
money to the several counties OF the state
Van Buren, gets four thousand nine hundred
and fifty four dollars. The ratio is fifty cents
to each child Of school age. 1t was the same
,ast year. In 1873, forty nine cents; in 1872
it was forty eight cents; in 1854 it was but
thirty six cents.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The Michigan State Firemen's Association
has issued a call for proposals. in the way of
volunteer premiums, from the several cities
and large towns. The one coming down" the
best will probably be the place where the next
tournament and show will be held.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Our impression was that only those who sub
scribed for papers received chromos; but we
learn from an exchange that an enterprislng
young clergyman, in theWest, representing the
inducement of seventy-fve cent chrome,
neatly framed, to every couple coming to
him to be marred.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

General opinion seems to preponderate
largely In favor OF sustaining the new liquor
law and giving it a thorough trial. The Detroit
Leader, the organ Of the liquor league, Is IN
great rage over it. Let the law be fairly sus-
tanned.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Mr.. Z. d. Van Vechten, OF Mattawan, has
sold his mercantile business to Mr.. Sydney
Fuller Mr.. Van vechten contempiates remov-
ing to the West soon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The editorial duties OF the Day-Sprng must
be very arduous as Hadsell is obliged to take
a rest 80 often. He's off for vacation now,
and f. D. Clifton ls local editor during his
absence
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The Clifton House has been rented to Mr..
Green of Bangor, and he has already taken
possession Mrs. Mckinney having gone to
Grand Junction to take charge Of the Eating
House at that place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

frankie Forsyth died on Wednesday morning
last. frankie will be missed, for he had be-
come general favorite, and everyone had
kind word for the unfortunate boy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The first annual Diocesan Convention OF the
newly created Western Diocese OF Michigan
will be held at Kalamazoo next Wednesday,
Nav &C.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The second meeting Of the Episcopal Read
ing Circle WAS held at the residence Of Joseph
Dayey. on Monday evening last.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Hon. Albert Thompson, Of South Haven, is
about to visit California, and, it is said he con-
templates making that State his home.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Mrs. Martin, mother OF Mr.. E. Martin, died
at the residence of her son last Wednesday
morning, at an advanced age.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Why is naming the day" like a naval battle'
Because it's marrytme engagement.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

We are told that in this village there will be
three applications for taxation under the new
liquor law.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Rev. g. p. Lnderman baptized seven con-
verts-fve ladies and two gentlemen-last
Sunday afternoon.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The ladies OF st. Marks Episcopal Church
held a pound social at Town Hall last evening.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21
Business Notices.

Mrs. L. l.. HALL will furnish milk to custom
els, delivered in any part Of the village, at five
cents quart to those who will leave their
orders.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Spellng-school at Town Hall tonight Ad-
mission. free.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Latest Styles Of Stationery Just received al
Miss Munger's.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

The A. d P. telegraph Office will soon be
moved to q more convenient place.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

Special Notice to .4H Concerned.
All persons indebted to the late firm compos-
ed Of A, Sherman and +. w. Sellick are hereby
notified that the same must settle at once. A
word to the wise is sufficient.
105Ot3 A. SHERMAN.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

adopt this mode OF advertising my business
instead of employing agents. My object is, to
reduce the expense OF the business as much as
possible, so by purchasing of me you pay no
AGENT fees. You can also save the expense of
delivering the work If you choose; besides you
of n as il will be, so there is no possible chance
for being deceived or being disappointed
By taking this course, there Is saving OF
from twenty to thirty per cent. according to
how far the purchaser comes.
You can readily see that the money save by
not keeping agents goes to the purchaser IN
stead of the agent. 80, -.
AGENTS claim that they can furnish work
chasner That cannot be done, unless done by
Amenities. | furnish no work OF that class
AZ employ no Apprentices.
NV work and material cannot be questioned.
or Patronize home, If you can, and save
monev bv so doing. SlS
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21
nnT ADJ Look at those Dollar Good
at Miss Rhoda Munger's

COpdrtnership .NOtfcf-.Ner Firm.
The undersigned have this day formed a Co.
partnership, for term Of five years, under the
firm name of Sherman d Sellck, for the pur-
pose of transacting general Dry Goods bu al
ness. Trusting that low prices and thorough
attention to the requirements Of the trade will
merit liberal share Of the public patronage.
ALONZO SHERMAN.
ROBERT SELLICK.
Paw Paw, April "a, 1875. l0i9t3
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-05-21

HARPER's MAGAZINE FOB JUNE.-With the
June Number, Harper's Magazine commences
its Ffty-frst Volume. A more beautiful Num-
ber or one distinguished by greater variety of
interesting matter, has never been issued. 1t
contains eighty superb engravings, eight out Of
the eighteen articles being illustrated.
The Number opens with an exceedingly In
teresting description of the Channel Islands,
accompanied by nineteen magnificent illustra-
tons. AS MT sequel to the brilliant article in
the April Number on the Concord Fight, we
have in this Number an article on Concord
Books and Authors. James Parton's Caricatures
IN the Hogarthian Period gives q dramatic ac-
count of the great financial decisions Of about
1920, in France and England. A very enter
tanning and beautifully illustrated paper by
Charles Nordhoff treats OF the Cape Cod peo-
pie and their ways, with characteristic glimpses
of Nantucket and Marthas Vineyard. Profess
OF Rau has third paper on the Stone Age in
Europe. An amusing illustrated paper, entitled
Wedding March, with Variations describes
some novel marriage ceremonies at clergy
mans house. I. b. Aldrch contributes charm
ing poem. entitled In an Ateler, illustrated by
SOL Eytinge Other poems arc contributed by
Mrs. Sangster, A. F., VIII allace Harvey, and
Julie NJ. Burnett The development Of our
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-03-17
fCorresponlence y. Y. Tribune. !


WAsHINGToN, March 9-Those who sup
pose that General Buffers power with the
President and with the Massachusetts dele
cation in the Senate leaves him in his retire
aent, are greatly i'll error. United States
Marshal Usher OF Massachusetts, has been the
hardest and most successful worker in the
Butler cause IN the State, even eclpsing Mr.
simmons in his loyalty and zeal. 1t was be
who was principally hit at by the resolutions
# the Republican State Convention held in
Worcester in 1873 wherein the interference
of United States officials with local politics
vas severely condemned.
1t was thought here that when Gen. Butler
carried Mr.. Simmons into the collectorship
over the heads OF Messrs. boutwell, ana
Dawes, the latter gentlemen would take warn
ng from the popular cutlery against them.
t'ut 1T seems they are still the subordluates OF
the Essex statesman. When the President
was asked to-day, by a gentleman calling at
Che White House, why he had renominated
Mr Usher, he replied that he did not see how
he could avoid ii, as boh Senator's and half
the delegation in the House had recommended
I. He also said that tie only objection urged
against Alr. Usher was that he was d friend Of
zen. Butler.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-03-17
THE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 1875

Cargo per steamship st Mary, from Rockport-4
bbls tallow key do to Francke s. Danneel-43i head
cattle to c Mehle &co
Cargo per steamship Whitney, from Galvests n
30 bales cotton to G Whitney &co-4 do to Flash
Lewis &co-4 Jurev & Gillis-2 T Buckner & Bro
, Gwyn & Dyer-27 head cattle 100 head hogs to
Mehle &co-Total. A. bales cotton
Cargo per steamship Harlan. from Indianoa-
33 hides 4 bales kips to Pllsbury-l Dbl ,allow 50
bales cotton Francke 4 Danneel-4 do NJ w smith
do Clapp Bros &co-2 do Lehman, Abraham &co-3
do to order-Total 90 bales cotton
From Galveston-l2 bales cotton to Perkins, Sven
son &co-l2 do Howcott Gordin-4 Clapp Bros &co
q w Sentell Sco-5 Jno Phelps Aco-l r Buck
ner Bro Flash, Lewis &co-i7 do II bales paper
stock A Whitney &co-96 bdls hides to order
Total. - bales cotton
RECEIPTS AT THE NEW BASIN.
Pearl river-Per steamer Major Whitc-35 900 feet
lumber to order
Tangipahoa-Per steamer J { Gault-20 cribs tim
Der to order
Amite River-Per schooner Mollie Massie-3o,0 0t
feet lumber to order
Tangipahoa-PeT steamer Eta-500 hbls shell,
, to oTdcS