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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

Mr.. Beecher described the road
to contentment Sunday as though
he were an experienced guide on
the New Jerusalem route and
knew every inch Of the journey,
and was sure of the way. But q
good many people are not quite
anxious to make the journey along
the ragged edges Of anxiety and
despair, and hesitate to follow the
dire ections Of q leader who stands
on the brink Of q precipice, even
though ,he cracks jokes and says
he was never SO happy before in
all his life. People generally think
less of how he says he feels than
how they wonld feel in his place.
The old Mexican priest who was
tortured said the live Goals under
him were like q bed of roses, but
none Of the spectators were dis
posed to take sicsta on that live
" lounge. There are situations
which no sane man with o consci'
encc has any business to be con-
tent IN, and the Plymouth Church
guide. book might contain an exact
description of thcm.--Graphic.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13
ronespondence New Yoex Tribune.

Correspondence New YORK Tribune.
London, Jan. 9.-It is seldom
that week passes without ones
having to read something in the
London papers about the Emma
Mine. The Anglo-American Times
Of to-day remarks:
Whenever the Emma Mine is
brought up in America, it is asso-
ciatcd with General Schenck's
maine, and doubtless that diplom-
ate has now good reason to rue the
ill-advised step he was induced to
take In allowing his position to be
associated in the enterprises"
The journal quote has always
leaned to the charitable view Of
General Schenck's conduct. 1t
never willingly believes anything
III of IN American. Hstill thinks
that a complete revelation would
show that General Schenck acted
ON the conviction that the mine
was all II was represented to be,
and that he lost a considerable
sum by it. "But," adds the An.
glo-American, "thc public cannot
be convinced, SO disastrous has the
Investment proved, that he (Gen.
Schenck] did not receive q bonus
for his Mame." That is substan-
TALLY the view ! have urged. 1t is
not necessary to say that General
Schenck was paid for the right to
advertise his name as United States
minister to float a fraudulent sill
yer mining speculation. 1t is de-
sirable on all accounts to believe
that he was merely dupe. But
the British public cannot be con-
vinced of 1t. General Hchcnck's
own friends say SO. lie is, how.
ever, still United States Minister
at the Court of st. James. 1havc
not heard whether his testimony
has been taken In any of the suits
now pending in connection with
the mine Of which he was trustee
and director. The Anglo.Ameri-
can, in referring to the libel suit
against the NATION" of New
York, says:
"Wc see how consistent the Ma.
tion has been, and we may add,
how prophetic, In condcmning the
act Of the Minister and predicting
what has followed"
That Is just. So ia tho state
ment in the same article that Am
crican credit was hit very hard
so hard that an injury was done Il
legitimate investment. And the
American credit was not hit ever
harder, we owe in q measure I,
the steady protest of the NATION
which is a good deal read owe
here by people who have an influ
cncc in public opinion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

,Pinchback, being o fraud, ought
TO represent In the Senate the State
of Louisiana as she stands--at
least this Il the opinion Of tho
Cincinnati Commercial, an indc-
pendent Republican journal.
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10 All whom It May Csnsern.

Take notice, that on and after
January 1st, 1879, parties desiring
any copying, recording, &c. done
In my oficc, must pay for same IN
advance. Please govern your
selves accordingly.
dec2e-lt Chanccry Clerk.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

"Prsnce out some more PAN
cakesl" warned William McDuff.
% he sat ct . table IN Kansas. City,
and as the waiter wouldn't prance
'em, Mr.. McDuff split his ear with
4 bowie. knife,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

A Yankee editor throws up the
sponge with the remark, THAT
It don't pay to run q paper In 9
town where business men read al
mauacs and pick their teeth with
tho tail Of . herring"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13
Cost Of Living New and Before
The War.
From the Ph;ladelphi Ledger

from the Ph;ladelphi Ledger.
A comparison of the prices of
the staples Of the country in whole
sale markets in November, 1859,
1864 aud 1874, show that prices are
nearly as low, and in some cases
lower now than before the war,
if they are reduced to the gold
standard. Wheat is selling at
about the same prices in currency
as it sold for in gold in 1859. Corn
is selling for half what it did in
1864 (the year when gold touched
2S5), and about the same price,
gold value, as it did in 1859. Cot
ton is worth little more than in
1859, but is about one-ninth the
price reached in 1854. Provisions,
sugar and coffee show a heavy dc.
cline, but the present currepcy
quotations are above the gold pri.
ccs of 1889. Dry goods show y
great decline since 1884, prints be-
ing below the prices OF 1859. Beef
was rather higher in the local mar
ket before tho war than to-day.
Sales were reported IN the Ledger
in November, 1853, for seven to
nine cents per pound. The c0rrc-
spending cattle report published
this year quotes sales at from four
10 seven and a half cents. But be-
fore these articles reach the consul
mcrs, items Of cost are added to
them, which have not been redu-
ced in proportion to the reduction
in prime cost. Tho tax rate Of
1859 on real estate was one dollar
and seventy-Ave cents on q very
low valuation Of property; to-day
it is two dollars and twenty cents
on q cash valuation. A house
which was worth fifteen hundred
dollars IN 1859 could not be bought
for twice that amount now, and
rents are from two to three times
as high now as before tho war.
While 1t is true, therefore, that
what are often called the "neces.
saries of life" have been reduced
In price at wholesale to nearly the
prices which ruled In 1859, IL Is moi
to be inferred that the cost of liv.
ing to working men hos been cor.
respondingly reduced. Provisions
consume about one.third to one.
half workingmen's incomes. The
other half is expended for rent,
clothing, fuel, lights, and other
expenditures Of all kinds, and II
many of these there has been nt
reduction from antc.war prices
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13
|t Of Conn { Terms.

to transfer the counties Of
y and C0ahonla from the
|th (Il) to the twelfth (l2)
III District, and the county
lore from the twelfth (l2)
/ eleventh (1l) Judicial Dis
Ind to fix the times for hOl-
The Circuit Courts Ia said
et.
J. Be II further enacted, f,
J Circuit Courts Of the Elev-
hicial District shall be hOl-
continue. for the times as
ter stated, should the busi-
Ehe Court so long require.
b county Of Bolivar COIN
I on the first Monday Of
md September and continue
judicial days.
y county Of Washington
icing OH the third Monday
b and September, and con-
|enty-sour judicial days.
county OF Issaquena COM
! on the seventh Monday
! first Monday In March and
)er, and continue twelve
|tays.
! county Of Sunflower COM
! on the ninth Monday after
3 Monday In March and
Der, and continue six
days.
! county Of Lefiore, commen.
eleventh Monday after the
In March and Sep
land continue twelve judi
b.
Ived March 25. 1874.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

An interesting explanation Of
the migratory flight Of birds is
given by recent correspondent Of
the London Times. He pronoun-
ccs the act entirely involuntary,
and thus, unfortunately, devoid Of
the sentimental element which has
served the purposes of SO many
poets. At or about o certain Pc
riod of tho year, when a strong
southern wind prevails in an up
per stratum above England, q
subtle atmospheric change result
ing from it acts upon the muscles
of the birds in such q wey as to
make them fly. Their wings beat
as naturall as their hearts, and
they can do nothing but 60. Lift
ed to this current they are borne
along upon it solong as the spasm
lasts, and that sufiices to carry
most Of them to warmer climates,
although o multitude every year
recover q bit too soon and perish
In the seq. Experiments made
upon migratory birds in captivity
tend cnriously to confirm this idea.
Kept in cages covered with silk,
SO as not to allow injury, they
have been observed to develop
these symptoms, and to be taken
with a paroxysm of flying. This
continued through just about tho
time supposed to be occupied in
migration. When that had passed
they fell to the ground, began
pluming themselves, and took up
life again just as If they had reach
ed their new home. The expert
mcnts had been made in Africa
and England, and agree in confir-
nation of the theory.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

Of oil Sizes constantly kept on
hand. y
Our Wood Collins ara got up In
imitation Of Metalics, and look full
as we'll. Cost from $40 to $40, ac-
cordlng to size aud trimming,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1875-02-13

CANED.FRUlTS,
PICKLES l. PRESERv ES,
WINES 4 LIQUORS,
TOBACCO 4 CIGARS.
Also at my bar
INCEST DRINKS
are mixed BY persons who know
exactly how they should be prepar-
ed. Also are kept on hand.
HAVANA CIGARS,
Of therichest fragrance. To those
who desire . Queit Saloon, good
Drinks, and lne Cigars, We say,
Try nay Saloon,
On Mulberry Street.
Greenville, Mississippi,
July 5th, 187S-tf.
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STEAM 'PLAMlN6 WORK
SAW AND 6 RxST MILL,
Greenyille. Miss.

a s4
NJ B. JOHNSON 4 CO.,
M Contractors, Builders, &C.,
respectfully inform the public that
through the agency Of the above
works, We are prepared to compete
with builders in any part of the
country for the construction Of
houses or bridges, and guarantee
satisfaction in prices and quality Of
work. Our
LUMBER YARD
In Greenville Is now well stocked
with choice varieties Of seasoned
PINE AND CYPRESS,
which We offer at reasonable prices.
Plans and specifications for hous.
es furnished ON application.
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nR. J. L. YOUNG,
DENTIST.


Having located in Grcenvills,
respectfully informs the citizens
thereof and surrounding country
that he is prepared "a attend to al
the duties appcrtaining to his pro-
fcssion. Those favoring him with
their patronage may rest assured
that their work will be done in the
most thorough and skillful manner
and none but the best of materials
used.
Office at the residence Of W. B.
.Wheatley, near the Court House.
Parties desiring to be visited at
their residences in the country,
will leave word at the ONCE or Ct
Finlay's Drug Store. Oct17-6m.
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|ancry District; continues 8
IN Tunica, Q in Coahoma, Q
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
PERSONAL.

The late Dr. J. B. Miles had an insurance of
$1,000 on his life.
Gen. f. T.. Spinner has gone to Florida with
his wife to pass the winter.
Carl Schurz will he given n dinner by the
Commercial Club OF Boston saturday evening
Theirs has been visiting Emilio Castelar,,
who will remain In Paris TIL the end Of the year.
A lot of pictures belonging to the late Stephen
A. Douglas and colecte by him in Europe, Is to be
sold
The widow OF President Jackson of Trinity
College has carried out his wish and founded phil
osophca prize institution, to be called after his
name.
Mr.. William F. Gill of Boston added to the
interest Of the Poe Memorial exercises at Baltimore by
reading 1.-THE Raven" and "Annabd Lee" Mr.. Gill
has made successful ynGicatiOn OF Poe from the at
tacks OF Rufus W. Grlswod.
Gen. Fitz Henry Warren has steadily i'm
proved Ia health since going to the Retreat at Hartford
and his complete recovery expected There proves 10
bo no brain disease was feared the symptoms being
simply sympathetic, called forth by purely physical
troubles.
Mr. +. W. Bird gave dinner in Boston on
Tuesday evening to number OF personal and political
friends Among the gentlemen present were Gov CASTOR,
Mr. John Quincy Adams Mr. william Gray, Congressman
Charles Z. Thompson Judge Charles G. Davis, Mr I'D
ward Avery. Dir. Josiah q. Abbott, Mr. George H.
MunrOe, and Congressman ChoSIer ". Chapll lhere
were no speeches.
Probably the most industrious man Of the
century s Morltz Jokai tho editor OF the Hungarian
Journal Hon. He has produced between 1916 and 1878
100 volumes OF novels 20 volumes VI humorous miseela
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
HORNEC1R E1RES.

A great deal Of inventive ingenuity has been
expended in efforts to secure to the prOpretOrs
of hOIse-car routes, the full payment of pas
senger fares. One of the most elaborate OF
these contIvances, the bell-punch, after sur
viving the opposition of conductors and
supplying theme of song and satire
to the public, il said to be fast going
out of favor with the car companies
An editorial in THE TRIBUNE several months
ago described the method by which its check
was cvaded in Boston. Two or three varieties
of the same process have been detected in
other cities, the most recent and remarkable
cases occurring in Brooklyn. There is some
where-probably in Massachusetts, as there
the fraud originated,-a manufacture OF cOun-
terfeit bcll-punches similar to the genuine
articles in appearance and ring, but wanting
in the means of perforating the trip slip. By
providing himself with one of these, the dis
honest conductor is enabled to go through the
motions without recording the fare In Brook
lyn three conductors were detected in using
the counterfeit bell. by slight difference in
its ring. or course this defect will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
Ju0es 10 ADVERTISEMENTS.

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BOARD AND ROOMs-3d Pd0e-2d aud ID columns
BusIKRss NoIICFs-4M Fdoe-lst column.
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umns: FRnAIEs-3d Po0e-4th. Gth and 9th columns
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TIE THIRD-TERM SPECTER.

GREETINGS FROM THE REPUBLICAN PRESS.
The views of the Republican party are thor
oughy understood to be IN opposition 70 thrd ern,
aud tile few II there any, seriously contemplate
such scheme, cannot write 1t up-lNew BeIlord Ner'
curry G.cpD
While commenting President Grants admin
istratpn I'm the most emphatic manner, ana approving
His position the important subjects made thc Sround
for the attempted resusci'aon OF me thliutetm oFe
Ve against It's being urged 10 Is against pruuenco ana
wisdom, and only result ia IauIe-lo!fScuSe JouI-
nal lRopD
The hundred thousand" Office holders under
the Administration not fools, and VIII not commit
har kari 1t Il not question OF third term with them
II is question OF serntercst and bread and butter in
the FUTURE The Office holders will not favor Grant ana
hrd term unless they feel entirely SATISFIED nc ID tho
winning man In the race As Gen sherman would say
10 man up tree IL looks" as II the average inde-
pcudent voter might force the ocehodcr 10 renomnsts
Grant, Commercial Advertiser N. \. Adm orsah'l
The third-term folly has been revived since
the late elections by few impccunous editors There
are ALWAYS certain fellows who arc anxious 70 MAKE
point by having their first in the field II Nc wins
they expect 70 remembered in division OF tne sPols
We have no such ambition ihe htPIS,sa WI u', IL
support Gen Grant or any body else for third term ne
has made a very good President. OUT no oo't1r tloh
Washington. wasbingtons policy Is inc DISCREPANCIES
ter pal Express tRep)
The Republican party can conceive OF no
emergency Which will render necessary the continuance
Of the south nor the safety OF the public school system
nor ths mautt OF honest finances, nor even hc
mos. delicate complications with foreign power
what shadowod forth by our rotations with Span-wn
be considered an emergency demanding the rrcsiaen
retention There many champions Of the honor anu
welfare OF tho nation who may be chosen 10 lead the ne
publican party, other than the present Exeeuuve-
Rochester D0moera. aud Chronicle (Rep.i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
PUBLIC OPINION.

There IS no hurry" says 7he Springfield
Republican, about a wake Gov. Tlden." PROBABLY
not No man ia dead as politician with 10000 Demo
cratic majority at mis- back Milwaukee News (DenLi
Senator Bayard says the bloOdy-shirt stories
absurd Doubtless they appear so Ia the Democratic
mind but the widows and children OF murdered Repub-
leans do not regard them IN that lght-llndanapolis
Journal (Rep)
Undoubtedly Neyy-York's favorite candidate
for President would be Senator Conklng There Ia no
other statesmen that NewlOrk could name better beside
must make the choice. BY that choice the Republican
party will abide Elmira Advertiser (RepD
The most probable result in NewYOrk will
be that tie Republican Legislature VIII take the work OF
reform out OF Gov Illdeus hands, aAd VIII WIND u up
with grand flourish OF TIE whiicwash brush Bat TINS
result will only prove 70 the nation the necessity or pusO
ing that parry from power ery~here-lspringheld
Qll Register (DeIn)
GulbOrd has been safely slowed away in his
bed Of hardening cement Poor Belmore las cen buried
from the "utte church around the oOrner;' monli-
mcnt has been dedicated TO Edgar Allan Poe, and GIANTS
friend Mcdonald, the ehler OF the western WHISKY mug.
is undergoing trial. 1t IL time Tor emory aud Tor
tears.-l Philadelphia Times (IndJ
Mr.. George William Curtis, reformer, makes
another at-eulp, TO excuse himself to niuseIt
late, and the queer work lao has been doing.
He only succeeds IN losing his temper. 1t Is
familiar psychological feet that never so irria-
bic with their friends VIXEN they profoundly dis
satisfied with themselves. Lyen the best aud sweetest
tempered OF men, such men as the seha euSr 1l 4
gers Weeky exceptions 10 tie rule-lSprlnsheli
Republican Indl
The unacknowiedged and unorgani2ed third
party may compared TO the bags OF sand when ate
sometimes carried IN the holds OF shps 10 tn the cargo
but which, il they happen % get shifted All on the QUO
side or all tie other take the cargo WIN tem lht
invisible party scattered through the offers or sep@at
from both perhaps enterlahs We Dyc'V The &C.,"
tive convictions ~ TO what me po.lcy OF INC uosoaI
ment should be. II has made uplts mira h't tnSto hus
be a Of administrator every Nhete' yo'n ih eHo
direction OF economy and OF Puiily'-lN. \. L'enns
pns md. ReDl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

Mortons and all that crowd are not such Tools
but that they know they are insulting the IN
telligence of the nation when they promulgate
their dreadful nonsense. They are foollng
with the people, with the country. with their
generation. And doing it, too, with the dis
tinct and well -forned purpose of sclf-aggran-
dizement
There's but one thing for honest men to do
That is, to say to all the promoters OF roguery,
to all who are given to the making and be-
lieving of a lie. "Stand back" Ii Ohio and
Pennsylvania have not sufficiently answered
the question between honesty and dishon-
esty, then it is for honest people In
all the country to rise up before the
tempters and the demagogues who would quib-
BILE and prevaricste, and to put them back.
The Fall elections ought to have taught these
mischief makers better lesson than merely
to fall back to their next line of works. Ii
they have not, it remains for the people to
teach them moro fully. The last fight was
against imitation; the next will be against
twaddle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19

The testimony before the Legislative Joint
Committee of men implicated in dividing the
profits of the Chemung Canal overflow award,
cannot be expected to throw much light on
the fraud committed, but it is their eyplana-
ton, and will give the opportunity to our
readers to SEQ what the accused have to say
for themselves. 1t does, however, furnish q
side view of the methods by which tho inter
ests of the State were sacrificed. A neglect
to bring forward the evidence on the part of
the State, and an indifference as to the details
of the claims, seem to have marked the one
side, while on the other there was no lack of
witnesses and argument to secure the award
BY what was not done, as well as by what
was done, the Treasury was depleted.