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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
As True Now as Then.

The following extract from publica-
tion by Noah Webster, the venerable
American photographer, is as applicable
to the present time as it was in 1886,
when he wrote it
The press, when .judiciously man
aged, il one of the greatest blessings of a
civilized people when abused, it is the
most powerful instrument of mischief.
Probably no civil privilege in this
country is so much perverted and abused.
In no country is reputation held SO
cheap. Slander, like the scythe of death,
levels all worth and distinctions the
press, one of the noblest instruments of
improvement, is converted into an instru-
ment of deception, and the means Of
making citizens hate and oppress each
other The moral effect of this abuse is
lamentable for it seems to have become
a ruling belief of partisans that man has
a right to defame those who differ from
him in opinion.
I" If such is to be permanently the ef-
feet of popular elections, we shall pay
dear for the privilege in the loss of
morals. AT present, no reputation is
safe, especially that of a man in public
life, or one who appears before the pub
lie for the most laudable purpose. The
scramblng for Office keeps the public
mind in continual agitation generating
evil passions and enmities among citi-
zens, who, even when they are wrong in
their opinions, are entitled to the enjoy
ment of their reputation and their social
rights What noble improvement i'll
our public prints shall we witness, when
focts shall be carefully collected, judi
ciously selected, and fairly published,
without cOVectural inference and when
principles shall be discussed with abili-
ty, and candor, without assailing char
dcter and motiCes.
"NoAH WEBSTER" "
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
Justice Boiled Down.

"James Jackson-charged with drunk
enness-what do you say" exclaimed his
Honor as "next" was called.
81 say 1 wasn't, :" replied the prisoner.
"Well, officer, arise, hold up your
hand, tell the whole truth and stop
coughing Now then, go ahead"
Jackson was found seated in a public
stairway, his back to the wall, eyes shut,
and his nose being gradually frostbitten.
When aroused he said he wouldn't go
with the officer until he could have on a
clean paper collar, a shirt which buttoned
behind and pair of sleeve-buttons with
dogs heads on them. The officer had
To tear his coat collar off before Mr..
Jackson could be induced TO take a
moonlight stroll down through the valley
leading to the Central Station. All of
which the officer said was the truth and
nothing but the truth, and he held up
the coat collar to add weight to his
words.
"Mr. jackson, / can't have you folio
ing around this town in this sort of way, y
said his Honor. "You are out of money,
look bad all over, and it seems that all
the ambition has faded out of your
character. / shall have to make it sixty
days"
Il won't work, )" retorted the prisoner.
"They won't require you to. / shall
send up word to have you dressed like a
nabob, perfumed up, waited on by three
servants and given room with velvet
covered furniture. Remember, Mr..
Jackson, in ordering your oysters that
the breast is the most nutritious portion
of the animal, and if you want luck you
will save your wish-bones.
That ended the sOjree, and as his
Honor and the reporters left the room
Bijah was getting off one of his old yarns
on Russia, claiming to have seen icicles
three feet long on the spouts of boiling
tea kettles. .-DctrOd Free Press.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
AN UNWELCOME GUEST.

To get money and to keep it, accord
ing to Richard Whinstone's catcchism,
were the two chief ends of man. He was
a single man on principle. 1t was the
right thing economically, and therefore
right indubitably. To one person in the
world Richard Whinstone was generous,
and that was his dear friend Richard
Whinstone.
Richard Whinstone had done good
days work He had made one or two
profitable bargains he had sold up the
Widow Marten, and turned her and her
six children out of doors for non-pay-
ment of rent and, finally, had read
little boy with pinched and pitiful face,
who had besought the price of a loaf of
bread, and who said he had sick mother
at home, lecture on the sinfulness of
begging, that evidently touched the little
wretch's conscience, for he turned aside
and wept bitterly
You're a good citizen, Dick" he
said, rs he sat down to dinner. "and de-
serve TO he rewarded.
The dinner was one after his own
heart. 1t was q treat he had promised
himself if things went right, and they
had gone right. He ate, drank, and was
merry. If his appetite lost it's edge, the
bottle of Burgundy was there TO whet it,
and he fell to again, till the last morsel,
like Macbeth's amen, stuck in his throat.
Safety normally begets placidity. The
lion, the leopard, and the lamb might lie
down together any day, with perfect
safety to the atter-provided the former
had their bellies full The boa constric-
-. n.
for a season, to Il life of quiet. But the
effect on Richard Whinstone was differ
ent The expense of whole sucking
pig, wallowing in wine, rested heavy on
his conscience and his brain began to
busy itself with schemes of reimburse
ment.
The current of his thoughts was inter
rupted by loud knock. Who could be
coming on business at that hour Some
one, perhaps, with bill to discount in
an emergency that would bear no wait
ing. So much the better, and he has
tened to open the door.
"How are you, Dick Z" the stranger
greeted him, with a familiarity altogether
too careless for a needy customer
"I have not the pleasure of your ac-
quaintance, sir, said Richard. in tone
more freezing than polite.
But know you very well, returned
the stranger "and pray don't let us
stand here bandying ceremonies, for its
oonfounded chilly > saying which, he
led the way to the apartment Richard had
just Quilted. "Well, this is comfort, Z"
he continued, rubbing his hands before
the fire. "I haven't felt 80 much at home
since left there.
A hasty survey of his visitor added
alarm to Richards astonishment He was
q wiry, hl-looking little man, in rusty
suit of black, with wicked leer on his
face, and one club foot.
"I say, Dick" the little man resumed,
holding his hands in the blaze, as If they
were fire-proof, "what an inhospitable
dog you are ~
"Whether hospitable or inhospitable, >"
growled Richard, losing his temper as he
gained his courage, I" is not your bust
ness but l would like TO know what
IL Z"
It's bad talking business on an empty
stomach.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
A New Way to Pay Old Debts.

Benson Smith, Chappaqua farmer,
was served with meat by Mr.. John Kipp,
the butcher, until Mr.. Kipp became sat
isfied that Mr.. Smith did not intend to
pay him, and Mr.. Kipp's brother, who
drives the meat wagon, became incensed
at Mr.. Smiths failure to settle the bill.
One day last week he met Smith. Young
Kipp was ON the wagon delivering meat.
He stopped Smith and asked him to pay
up. In the parley the boy lost his tenn,
per and said, "H j was Off the wagon
would take it out of you"
Mr.. Smith smiled, and invited the boy
to get right down and do it. The ac-
commodating boy jumped down and
sailed in, and after he had finished, Mr..
Smiths countenance was a spectacle to
behold. Young Kipp, unhurt, drove
away whistling.
Mr.. Smith then went before Justice
st. John and sued out warrant, and
when the case was called for trial jury
was demanded. The jury having been
completed, Mr.. Kipp's lawyer hurriedly
asked Mr.. Kipp whether he had given
Mr.. Smith receipt "No," he an
swered in astonishment "Then give
him one." Mr.. Kipp quickly complied,
and Mr.. Smith took it in wonder.
Now, if your Honor pleases," said
the lawyer, al wish TO call your atten-
ton to the fact that the assault CON-
planned of was the fulfillment of con-
tract duly made. The consideration was
the amount of the bill, which the boy
was to take in his own way out of
Smith"
The Justice declined to deal with the
knotty point, and turned it over to the
jury, and they lost no time in deciding
that the complainant had no case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
Gen. Fremont.

saw Gen. Fremont in the lobby Of
the House yesterday. He is now old and
bent. His face is deeply chiseled by the
frurowing hand of time. His eyes ire
slightly bleary; cheek-bones stand outas
prominent as those of Sioux Chief.
Hon-gray whiskers, short and stubby.
closely trimmed down from the base Of
his jaw-bone, grow upon his thin neck.
His dark hair is still a dark iron-gray,
and is worn quite long. 1t is combed
well forward, and hangs down in front OF
his cars. A well-worn beaver, set wela
back upon his head bright scarlet.
comforter a gray tweed light overcoat,,
and dark suit OF underclothing made up.
the general articles of his attire. He.
looks like a whimsical, fussy old man.,
and little like the hero of the Rocky
Mountains, whose pictures i'll the Presi-
DENTAL campaign of 1856 always repre-
sented him with long curls, in tue garb.
of q Western frontiersman, chargings
apace upon fiery charger, breathing the
smoke and fire of bloody war. 1t is said.
that Fremont is trying to get some allow
ance from the government for his past
services in the Vest Washington Let
ter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
lemon. Drop into a pan with a spoon
and bake in quick oven.

lemon. Drop into a pan with spoon
and bake in quick oven.
MUFFINs. One quart of flour, one
cup and half of sweet or sour milk, two
eggs well-beaten, one egg will not do,
one tablespoonful of lard, one teaspoon
ful of salt, two teaspoonfuls of cream
tartar, one teaspoonful of soda in the
milk. Rub the lard and cream tartar in
the -four. If the milk is sour, put only
one teaspoonful of cream tartar in the
-four, bake in rings.
Coop HINTS FOR EvERYBoDY.-Th
way TO get credit is to be punctual; the
way TO preserve it is not to use it much
Settle often; have short accounts. Trust
no mans appearance; appearances are de
ceitful, perhaps assumed for the purpose
of obtaining credit Beware of gaudy ex~
teriors; rogues usually dress well. The
rich are plain; trust him, if any one, who
carries but little on his back. Never trust
him who flies into a passion on being
dunned, but make him pay quickly if
there be any virtue in the law. When
ever you meet man who is fond of ar
gument, you will meet one profoundly
ignorant of the operations of the human
heart. Mind your own affairs. Let oil
the errors you see in other management
suggest correctness in your OWL.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
Care In Horse-shoeing.

Never touch the bars, frog, sole, or
outer surface with knife or rasp. Shoe
with light, thin shoes that allow the sole
bars and frog to be brought in contact
with the ground, and thus bear their due
proportion of the horses weight. Use
small nails, and not over five of them.
Never allow the points to be driven high
up the wall of the hoof. For ordinary
service in the country during the sum
mer months, use only tins which protect
the toe, but leave the entire ground sur
face of the foot unprotected.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
Warm bedding for Cattle.

1t is quite important at this season of
the year to provide sufficient amount of
warm bedding for stock, and the "orts' .
and coarser hay and straw that are re-
jected by the cattle may be used for this
purpose. At other and warmer seasons
sand makes very clean and useful litter,
and we like to use it freely, but it does
not impart that warmth that is needed
in extreme cold weather. Leaves that
were collected in the fall are excellent
for this purpose, and they have the adj
vantage that they are not so full of weed
seed as the coarse hay from the managers.
If we had plenty of leaves we would use
them freely for bedding now. They
make capital manure also, and if any
farmer neglected to store up lot of
them it was mistake that ought to be
borne III mind TO correct next year
Massachusetts Piougimdn.
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THE Augusta (Ga.) Constit1tionaIisf
recalls the following incident of tho
Zachary Taylor campaign: "Gov.
Wise and friend were canvassing Vir-
ginia, the friend for and the Governor
against Taylor The Governor con-
temptuously alluded to old Zach, and
frequently called him old LgpOrnnce.
whose speeches were written by his son
in-law, Bliss. When the Governors op-
ponent came TO his turn, he simply re-
torted When Ignoranes is Bliss tia
folly 10 be wise.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
FARM AND HOME.
Sawdust for Celery.

The editor of the London Journal ot
Horticulture says sawdust is n good
thing for earthing celery, placing it be-
tween the rows and around the plants
after the leaves and stalks have been
brought together, pressing the sawdust
about them, SO as to lie compact and in.
sure blanching perfectly. 1t is better,
he thinks, than soil, not being so liable
to cause the stalks to rot, and is good
protection against frost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26

the execution of will by which he left
the bulk of his fortune to John Walters
widow and child which, after all, was a
simple act of justice, for the Demon of
Nightmare had told the truth.
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Glover Hay for Horses.

The New York Hcrdld says i" Many
farmers are strenuously opposed to red
clover as feed for horses of any kind, as
they contend the poisonous dust which
rises from the dead stalks and dry leaves
frequently causes the heaves. For many
years we have kept horses exclusively on
clover hay throughout our long winters,
and if the clover was cut when about one
half the blossoms had turned brown, and
the hay mostly cured in the cock in good
weather, so as TO retain most of its leaves
and heads, and green appearance, we
have never known it to produce cough or
heaves. We know of no reason why il
should produce a cough in horses, any
more than red top or herds grass. Clover,
when cut early for hay, as it generally
should be, from succulence, If not well
dried before being carried to the barn
IN large quantities, Is very liable to heat
in the NOV or on the scatfold this proc
ess produces some injurious chemical
changes in the hay. The starch, sugar,
gum, etc, first assume the vinous fer
mentatlon, producing saccharine quail
ity IN the hay. If the change here be
arrested no bad results would follow, the
nutritive and healthy quality of the hay
would not be lessened-but generally the
vinous runs into the acetous fermenta-
hon-this is followed by sourness, moldi-
ness, and dust Such musty hay, fed to
horses, made from clover or any other
kind of grasses, would be very likely to
produce stubborn cough, frequently
ending in the heaves. II is no wonder
that some farmers have prejudice
against clover hay.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
THE NIsKAYUNE sHAKEREss.

II was gentle Shakeress,
Just in from Niskayune,
Five miles beyond the turnpike gate,
One pleasant afternoon.
Aloft upon the wagon box,
She sat in virgin state;
The spirit moved me TO draw near
And hold with her debate.
asked of her the price Of eggs;
She raised her eyes, and then
"If brother Jesse were but here -
Then she looked down again.
She raised her eyes once more, at length,
"You seem a modest youth "
Too much SO for my good" ! said;
"My greatest fault, in truth"
"Oh say not So" she made reply,
1.-THE fault becomes thee well;
The heart that harbors such fault
Is virtues citadel.
"oh, heed" said che. "the earnest call
That comes to such az thee,
And be bright and shining light,
In our community"
Before my eyes vision passed;
i stood az in swoon,
And saw myself in Shaker garb,
Al peaceful Niskayune.
My hair cut short upon my brow,
In long, straight locks behind
broad-brimmed hat upon my head,
And nothing on MY mind.
saw the barn-like meeting house
IL was the Sabbath-day-
crowd from Albany and Troy,
But had come to stay.
saw myself upon the floor,
leader in the dance;
First on the heel, then on the toe,
/ saw myself advance.
Then brother Jesse spoke awhile,
And when he reached the close
sang an edifyinR strain
/ sang II through my nose.
The vision passed, and there stood
Once more upon Broadway.
"Wilt go?" inquired the Shakeress;
"Wilt go?" ] faltered, "Nay"
A teardrop trickled down my cheek,
And fell upon my hand;
A sudden hope shot through my soul
Almost l was unnamed.
"But thou wilt go with ne :" cried;
Z" Fair yirgin-let US be
In holy bonds, by solemn rites,
Cur OtrH community
"My life, my fortune, al have
tender now TO you;
j live in a three-story house,
And l am well-to-do.
wilt 90 with me ?-you hesitate?
A brown-stone front, you know"
Down came she from the wagon-box
And answered me, a. CO."
ibdag journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
Profits in Grape Culture.

We are often asked the question as to
whether grapes will pay. Good varie-
ties certainly Will. If a man is prepared
to lay out of the use of his land for three
years, at the end of that time the money
will begin to come in. There is not a
great deal of labor or expense attending
the planting of vineyard, and in this
part of the State no irrigation is needed,
as in the lower counties. New wine sells
at from 40 to so cents per gallon. The
mountain sides, so far as tested, produce
the very best fruit A large cluster on
the table where write grew on the range
in sight near Calistoga, and sold for a
cent a pound. If hung on the plate
glass window of some Eastern city this
cluster would attract crowd on the side
walk. There are numerous places where
the crop may be sold. Land for vine
yards can be purchased in the hills at
reasonable rates, say from five to fifteen
dollars an acre, depending upon the To-
cation. valley Agricult-
urist.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26

In Northern Texas, gathering of Osagc
orange seed and preparing il for the
market is rapidly becoming an important
branch of industry.
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HoUsEHoLD HELPS.

DROP CAKE. - One cup Of butter, two
cups of sugar, three eggs, six cups of
-four, one cup of milk, one teaspoonful
of soda, one tablespoonful of essence of
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Average Wheat Crops of England.

Mr.. Thos. c. Scott, Kings Arms
Yard, Moorgate street, London, writes
as follows to the leading journal We
have now sufficient data to enable us to
come to safe conclusion as to whether
or not the wheat crop of this year is un-
der or over an average crop! In regard
to wheat, thirty bushels an acre is the
rate usually adopted but it is only an
assumption, based upon individual OBJ
servation and experience over very linn
tied areas. To arrive at a sounder solu-
ton of the question, have taken the
areas under wheat i'll each county III En-
gland, multiplied them by the generally
admitted normal rate of produce of each
county respectively, and the aggregate
number of bushels thus obtained, di-
vided by the number of acres TO which
they apply, gives the nearest approach
our present data admit of to a satisfac-
tory answer to the question, "What is
an average cropf" and, thus tested, it
turns out to be 29.1 bushels an acre.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-26
TAXIDER MIST.

Dealer IN
MOUNTED BIRDS, FOREIGN AND Ma
TIVE BIRD SKINS, BIRDS EYES,
GLASS SnADs, ET0.
Birds, Apimals aud Deers Heads, Stuffed and
Mounted TO order in every style.
Ornamental Cases and Cases OF Game Birds
for Sportsmep Specislty.
Orders by mail promptly filed.
T .
and Curiosities wanted in exchange for Birds.
Rooms over ALIENS FURNITURE STORE.
1Ols Main stIett.PtvP Mich
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LNOSTER h BEEBE. Attorneys and Counselors
II at Law and Solicitors in Chaicery Office in
Mich
NEWTON FOSTER. W. SCOTT BEEBE.
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LAWRENCE DIRECTORY.
gusinrss c5aros.

BUSINESS e5aros.
II y. d r. n CHADWICK. dealer IN Dry
T.. Goods. Clothng Millinery Goods Boots
ana Shoes. Groceries. Hate and Caps, Greens
ware, etc. Lawrence, Mich.
~ CLEVELAND. ". H., Physician and Sur
T.. geon. Lawrence, Mich.
VETIIIIAM n. CLAY, Sign and Ornamental
w Painter, Lawrence N Mich. House, Sign,
and Carriage Painting, Graining, Papering and
Kalsoming done to order.
g ROWE. dealer IN DruRs, Medicines. Station
-. cry, Groceries, brushes, Perfumery, etc
Prescriptions carefully prepared, Lawrence
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E COOK. Teacher of Piano, Organ. Voice
Il. Culture Thorougbass and Harmony. Can
be found al his residence on Paw Paw Street
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7 4. DOWD. General Dealer in Family Groceries,
u Crockery. etc Teas made speciality. Phelps
street. Decatur Mich. $50
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PAW PAW DIRECTORY.
Businrss Garos.

~ DUNNING, NJ. D.. Physician and Surgeon
T.. Once in l. w Van Fossen's Block over
Wheatons Drug Store. Residence on Elm street
I'd door east of Niles Street lOllt2G*
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DR.GEO. II. CLARK, Homeopathic Physician,
~ Ofice over Avery's Store. louJ
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1875-01-15

RATHER SNALL.-One OF the trials ia
Court last week was on charge against
Isaac and William Rou sher. BOYS 9 and
II years old, for selling cider near the
Albright Camp Meeting last summer.
There was no disorderly conduct alleg-
cd. and nothing but cider one day old
sold, and that by little boys, for the ac-
commodation OF attendants upon the
services. We always thought such
things were desirable near camp meet
ing, If properly managed. aud have
found them great help to craving
stomach, for NO don't believe hungry
person can listen TO sermon probably.
Ii looks Ike there might have been .
little unchsritable spite in this prosecu-
ton against these little boys.
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NIsTRNT0R'5 SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the un-
~ dersigned administrator ofthe estate
of Susan Nicholson, deceased, will offer
for sale at public auction. At the late re.i-
dencs of the decedent. in Columbia
township, Dubois county. Indiana. all
her personal property. consisting OF
Horses. Cattle Hogs, Sheep. Corn,
woke Of Work Oxen, Farming Im-
plements. Household aud Kitchen Furn-
iturc, &c, on
FRIDAY, JANUARY Goth. 1875.
TERMS.-Sums or three dollars and
under cash on sums over three dollars a
credit OF twelve months will be given.
purchasers giving notes nj interest With
GOOD security and waving valuation and
appraisment laws.
LEROY CAVE, Admir-
January 9Th. 1873. st
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HUNTINCBURGH NOTES.

Large quantities Of Tobacco is be-
ing delivered here this week.
The teachers Of this township are
very much elated at the prospect of an
increase OF the school term.
The last number OF the Courier was
eagerly sought after by the Hunting
burgers.
Our schools are in very prosper
Gus condition. Attendance large.
The second quarterly meeting for
Huntingburgh Circuit, NJ. T.. Church,
was held at Mt. Zion on Tuesday last
Rev. III. Hays, P. E., presiding.
Large quantities Of ice is being
housed here. Our good people can
keep cool next summer if the grass hop
pers don't put in an appearance.
Pork packing is rather slim this
week.
--Dosnes road 10 mstrimony is very
much like other roads, ii must have its
Crooks.
A very fine revival meeting at the
Albright church has just closed with
eleven conversions. Rev. NJ. Wesling,
pastor.
Died, Jan. 10th, 1875, EDDIE. son Of
George and Joanna Schmidt, aged one
year and four months.
Il take this little lamb, said he,
And lay il in nv breast;
Protection il shall find in me,
In me be ever best"
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