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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The recently published memoirs of John
Quincy Adams contain the revelation that De-
Witt Clinton, the model statesman of the past
epoch. made a distinct proposition to purchase
the whole Of the Legislature of the State OF
New York, in so important matter as the
casting of its electoral vote. The Utica Herald
commenting upon this incident, says:
''The careful reader OF the private correspon-
deuce of men who long since passed into their
dswry of perpetual panegyric. is constantly
brought up by allnson to some plot or propo-
sition which would politically damn its ma
ker, if he lived in the atmosphere Of to-day"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Secretary Bristoww decides that The fmporta-
ton Of dutfable articles by means Of newspa-
pers or letters, through the mails, with intent
to defraud the revenue, subjects the articles to
forfeiture and the persons making the attempt
or receiving such articles to punishment Under
the law. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
Sunrise in Venice;

BY JOAQUIN MILLER.
Night seems troubled and scarce asleep;
Her broWs are gathered in broken rest;
sullen old lion OF dark st. Mark,
And star in the east starts up from the Deep
White as my lilies that grow in the west.
Hist! men passing hurriedly.
see the yellow wide wings Of asbark
Sail silently over my morning-staf
see men move in the moving dark,
Tall and silent as columns are
Great sinewy men that are good to see,
With hair pushed back and with open breasts;
Barefooted fishermen seeking their boats,
Brown as walnuts and hairy as goats
Brave old water-dogs. wed to the sea-
First to their labors and last to their rests.
Ships are moving! I hear a horn;
A silver trumpet it sounds to me,
Deep-voiced and musical, far a.sea...
Answers back, and again it calls.
'Tis the sentinel boats that watch the town
All night, as mounting her watery walls,
And watching for pirate or smuggler. Down
Over the sea, and reaching away,
And against the east, soft light falls
Silvery soft as the mist OF morn,
And catch breath like the breath of day
The east is poisoning! Yes, a rose,
Vast as the heavens, soft kiss,
Sweet as the presence OF woman is,
Rises and reaches and widens and grows
Right out OF the sea, blossoming tree;
Richer and richer, SO higher and higher,
Deeper and dee.e it takes its hue;
Brighter and brighter it reaches through
The space OF heaven and the place OF stars,
Till all is rs rich rose can be,
And my rose leaves fall into pillows of fire,
Then beams reach upward as arms from a sea;
Then lances and arrows aimed at me.
Than lances and spangles and spars and bars
Are broken and shivered and strown on the sea ;
And around and about me tower and spire
Start from the pillows like tongues OF fire.
VENICE, 1874
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

a serioiis schism is impending III the Mis-
souri, constitutional convention, owing to the
rejection by the country members OF prop
osition providing for the. representation OF the
sections Of Che State ir The Legislature on ba-
sis OF population: At latest reports tile ST;
wjthdrawiAs entirely from the deliberations of
the body.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Posri4Ssn .-New p0at-ofices are sstablishsr
ty, Va, on the route between Shiloh and Rock
Spring; With E. B. Stokes as postmaster; Pat
rick county, Va, OH the route from Martins
vile to Patrick Courthouse, with James 3.
Taylor as postmaster Valley Vfew, Siiyth
County, Va, between Chatham and Long Hal
ton, with William T. Campbell as postmaster
Francisco; Craig county, Va; OH the route from
Abbott to Newport, with Garner francisco Us
postmaster:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

A fourteen year old girl III Sandy Hill Hi n. Y;
eloped with a school boy, got married, and re-
turned home to be forgiven. She was soundly
spanked by her mother, and her husband on
his way out of the house was kicked eighteen
times by her father: They hard never read
anything like that III novels. 8"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

ITO THE PUBLIC.-The undersigned, having
| purchased the interest OF Mr.. F. o. Hydenrich,
in the Tin and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them, takes.this method OF informing the public,
that he is now prepared to do all kinds OF
ROOFING, GUTTERING, &C.,
And manufacture Tinwarc of all descriptions. He
will also keep constantly hand all descriptions OF
Stoves including the best patterns OF
COOK, PARLOR, s OFFICE STOVES, CRATES, &c.
He respectfully asks continuance OF the patron
that has heretofore generously been extended to
him. A. GRUBERT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

4 boy who had stolen some apples was for:
given for the rather ingenious manner in which
he excused himself. The school master asking
him What he had to sag for himself, the nrchTl
replied .'rhe apples were Toms !; don't
know how he got them; and now they are
mine, and he don't know how got thenn.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
NO.. II.

A boy got his grandfathcr's gun and loaded
it, but was afraid to fire he, however, liked
the fun of loading and so put in another charge
but was still afraid to fire. He Kept on Char.
glng, but without firing, until he az SIX Ghar-
ges IN the 9ll piece, Ills. grandmother learn.
ing ny teIiierEy, snartly .reproved him: and
$rasping the old continental, discharged IT.
Ihe result VAS tremendous, throwing ths old
lazy en- Inc hsr baGk She pE9mptly struggled to
rsgatl ller feef.. but the boy cried out, Lilo
s ~ granny; there are five more charges to 20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
Safe.
BY S. X. P.

Dc n. fs
Safe? the battle field OF life
Seldom knows pause in strife.
Every path IL set with snares,
Every Joy is crossed by cares.
Brightest morn has darkest night,
Fairest bloom has quickest blight.
Hope has but transient CLEAN,
Love is but a passing dream.
Trust is Folly's helpless waif.
Who dare call their dearest safe?
But thou, though peril loom afar,
What hast thou to do with war ~
Let the wild stream flood its brink.
There's NO bark of thine to sink
Let Fasehood weave its subtle net,
Thou art done with vain regret.
Let Fortune frown, and friends grow strange.
Thou hast past the doom OF change.
We plan and struggle, mourn and Shafe-
Safe, my darling, dead, and safe!
--MdcmilIans Mngaxina
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The clergynien 81 Louisville, Ky. suggests
chat states be hing in the church vestibiles, SO
that young ladies ON entering cal register their
names. This would be less expensive than
providing seats there for the young men, and
would also raake great deai Of Assit'hg TIL
necessary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Governor Brown OF, Missouri, has not lived
on bi'ttered watermelon so long bat that he
can thus sensibly speak of the President: Il
tfink his letter is an explicit dec:ihation, and
an able letter, two. This third term agitation
| have never demagogued to. II a man is
needed for third term he can be called upon
by the country. Grant says chat, ikea mar,
not afraid of clamor.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The Mexican Government has issued de-
cree, under date June I'd, prohibiting foreign
vessels from engaging in the coasting trade
between Mexican ports except where Mexican
vessels cannot be procured, or where there is
not sufficient cargo offered to complete the
Loading Of native vessels:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

A sound circulating medium is as much Z
necessity of healthy business as sunshine &hhd
vital air to vegetable and animal life, and tbs
party which opposes this, or speaks in doubt
full tones in regard to it, deserves to be and
will be, sooner or later consigned Is dfsgfa4se'-
full and perpetual oblivion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

London has another new industry. A man
advertises himself as !'Knocker-up aid window
ticker, from three to seven" He wakes heavy
sleepers who wish to get tip early: Window
tickling is waking without ringing the bells;by
means Of q long pole, with which lie taps oil
the window pane.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

| The Treasury Department has denied the
application for the withdrawal OF salt in bond
free of duty, such sat being intended to be
used in the preservation Of seine used for
catching fish. the privilege claimed applying
only to salt used for the purpose OF curing
L IL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The Detroit Post publishes reports Of the
condition of the crops. throughout the state 81
Michigan, from which it appears that the gloomy
predictions OF a short winter wheat crop, In
obliged in so freely month ago, were decided
ly overtane, although, the harvest is hot likely
to prove up to the usual average.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

A SCHOOL Boys ANsWER.-The following
conversation took place in one of our public
schools between a teacher and a pupil:
Teacher----" = l Brown, have you your
BoyI''No, ma'am. I ha v'nt had tire.,'
Ieacher-- =. Haven't had time Do YOU sim
pose can make time?''. sup
Boy-"Yes. a'am''
Teacher How so?''
Boy-"Go learn the chl,occik-nlaalking trade >,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

This is Samuel tarcys political history;
Wing, Know-Nothing, Republican, Prohibi-
zionist, Andy. Johnsenman, Workingman,
Agitator; and finally Democrat:-U Ohio St4te.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

A Chicago girl. Just one, month married, up
on meeting an old school-ldate IN the street;
put on ! very wise look and remarked: ''Yo,i
cannot imagine the labor and anxiety incident
to the Care OF a fan'iiy."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

An old lad y,heating SONS. one reading about
en- door shouting; SARAH JaHle Sarah Jane !
don't you leave The clothes out all night !; mind
what tell you, for there's i Congressman at;
Iaroe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

a little girl asked a minister; .'Do You think
my father Viii go IS heaven?' why, yes; MY
child. Why do you ask?" 'IWell, heca!ise il
he don't have his own way there he Won't stay
long, was thinking,''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

IN The face Of reduced taxation; the PUBLIC
debt shows areduction for the fiscal year, ended
June 80, of sl4,s9o,5l5. Considering: tho
times, and the closely-shaved tax list, this ex-:
hibit is very fair one. It will disapippseint
those financial solons who have been figuring
out for the past six months a deficit instead
Of an increase.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Three Independent Papers in Ohio have
within a week inserted the names Of the Re-
publican candidates at the head Of tlieif edit:
toriaI columns.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Tell us. ye winged winds;that on the prairiss
hum is there no spot ON earth Where scandal
reports don't come? No island IN the sea, nd
valley in the West. where from :this jamboree It
is possible K. procure rest? Where Triton Is
unknown, where they never heard Of Beach.
where Moulton is-what's that? Speak louder
Out of reach % Thought so. Go on WITH
the nightmare. u"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The newspapers state that a well-Rn'ewYti
banker in Paris absconded, leaving y large de-
felt behind. Mrs. Partington thinks It was
very good of the poor man to leave IT., when
he nliyht have rot of clear with everything;
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Most Of tile twenty cent pieces Coined By the
San Francisco Mint have gone into the Iilrds
of the brokers. who retail them to the public;
at the very low price Of twenty five cents
each.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Another Jail delivery has taken place at
Charlottesville. The Albemarle Jail Is the best
in the country-for the prisoners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

According to the Grand Seen i report
there &re seven hundred Masonic saSses in the
Sta:e Of New York, and d lIrinburship Of 81
sos: The Grand Lodge receipts were d frae-r
ton less than $1,000 0last year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

A bottle of brandy, made from cherries on
the tree cut down by George Washington, will
be drank at the Philadelphia Centennial.
That's a nipper?.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Wagon Making and BlacEsmithing.-The
w signed. formerly Of Churchville, has opep
ed Wagon Making and Blacksmithing establish.
ment on New Courthouse street staunton Va, next
he is prepared to execute all work in his line out Of
good material in the best manner and at low figures
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted
also manufacture Fesieg's patent Lifting Jack
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally Call and see it,
feb 13-tf JAMES NJ LICKLITER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

II must marry that GIRL" said c'isca,lsolita
young man. "She whistles, and i'll. ll.:tal. ,o
to triie with the affections Of gill that
whistles
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Brooklyn man has been held in $4,000 for
mailing postal card with insulting sentences
thereon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

'sWell, always make it rule to tell my
wife everything that happens.'' s'Oh, my dear
fellow. that's nothing ~ REPLIED his friend 81
tell my wife lots OF things that never happen
at all.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Stamps are not required ON notes, but it takes
stamps to get EN-.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
LIUe2'y.

1874 1874.
nURKE,S LIVERY STABLES,
b StauntOn, Va.
49, In entering upon the new year, TT
The subscriber has had his New Stables arranged
for the accommodation Of his growing custom, and
calls the particular attention of his friends and the
public to his unsurpassed facilities for carrying on
his Livery an enlarged scale.
His Stables
are entirely new the foors adapted to the comfort
Of horses and his Sheds fitted for the protection
of vehicles from the weather
He wishes to remind the public that his compiete
outfit of new BUGGIES, CARRIAGES. HACKS
HHA ETGNs. &C.. in neatness and ease OF moving
are not to be equalled by any Livery in the valley
He can Sccemmo date persons with superior I'D
ing and Driving Horses, both gentle and fast.
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms
OFFICE near the Bridge. (ne1o butMing9
jan At ED oohh1'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

What is that which, by losing an eye, h:
only u nose left? A noise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The lasa Whose deYar' I;e sssSssss q hlar,- !,
the house. t,i2 no. dig !; ne gas tar az: & 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

The pat. u duty tarougsi tie Custqi
Eouse:- ss
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

A Immediately at c. Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA
McCHESNEY & NAnENBOUSCH, Proprletors;;
The Proprietors in resumng the management OF
this well known and popular hotel long and favor
ably known to the travelling PUBLIC, promise IN sne
future to retain the reputation the American mas
borne, as FIRST-OLASS HOTEL.
Its locality Immediately at the Railroad Depoe rem IN
business or in search OF health:
Barber Shop in the aD9se
ming to this town are adjoining this house.
Ra-A frst-cass Livery Stable, conducted by raj
O'Toole, is connected with this house
NB-Citizens OF the county will be furnished Dip;
der at so cents and Horses fed by Eat OTooie at "
nantc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
NEW LIQUOR STORE.

NEW LIAUO1k STORE.
Large and superior stock OF Imported and Domestic
Liquors qt all kinds, at
A. L. BUCKS.
Augusta Street, STANTON, VA.
RBrAgent for MOQRE'S & co. Baltimore. -dA
ALE and PORTER in bottles for family use, equal
to Scotch Ale and London Porter, at half their cost
Having had an experience of ten years in the Liz
business have awaited myself OF the knowledge
thus acquired to select the purest and best articles
Those wishing SUCH will DO well to Eal before pur.
nov 16-tf Al. BUCK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
Notice..

Having lost considerably by the recent fire. and
neine DESTROYS of rebuilding our Shops speedily
=. nossble we respectfully REQUEST those indebted
10 ms to CALL AND SETTLE their respective ac
sounts at once Byso doing, we will be enabled to
make our contemplated improvements without en-
barrasSment d. n. q L. NJ. bAChLE.
may
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
J. Amber Smith,

after the 4th Of arch aert shall resume the actiue
practice of the Yaao.
will practice in United States District, Circuit and
Supreme Courts and all State Courts also before the
Department ats Washington, D. c.
BANKRUPTCY PRACTICE MADE SPECIALITY
P, O. Adde'S until 5th OF March, 1875, Washington
D. G..
dec3-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
Virginia Hotel,
srAUNToN, VA.

sTAUNTON, VA.
John n cROwLE Proprietor.
This well known house having recently changed
hands is now prepared toaccommQdat Transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable mates The table
will be SUPPLIED with the bsst this and other markets
upon the guests and every attention will be paid to
their comfort. A share of the public patronage Is
respectfully solicited Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free OF charge. -
nov 14tf JOHN u. ChOMLE
National Hotel,
N Corner Of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
F. TENNEY & CO., Proprietors.
nov 2l-tf
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Stou,.tpm Cards.

Ill Is now prepared to execute witt. neatness and
dispatch HOUSE. SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAIN
commodating terms. N8-orders from the Country
july 1y Main street. stauhlon' va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22
VALLEY VIRGINIAN,
stanton, Virginia,

THURSDAY. ,uliY ~. las,
s, NJ. xosr $ SON. BDlIrons rvp11sH Her
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PrOfeSsiO2a0Z Cards.
N. K. TROUT. w. E. CRAIG
TROUT & CRAIG,
nus nf

N. K. TROUT. W. E. CRAIG.
TROUT q AIG,
Attorneys at Law,
STANTON, VA. i,
LAWYERS, occupyina the old ofices Of the Senior
member. The junior member will aid in conduc-
Hs-Particular attention given to collections
July lott
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
and Agent for the Sale OF Real Eestate,
STANTON, VA,
OFFICE. on Augusta street. (2nd oQr.j opposite the
Court House.
Collections attended to and returns promptly made
EFFINeER, CRAIG q eR .t1cC.s..t,,x
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Will practice in Augusta, Rockbridge, Rocking
ham, Highland, Allegheny and Bath.
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the collection Of debts
and PROMPT returns made. feb 4-6m.
D.. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STANTON, VA.
OFFICE. on Augusta street. in the room occupied
BY ys George C. Jackson Esq.
Wm. A. Hudson ATTORNEY LAW
STANTON, Va.
Will practice in the Courts Of Augusta and adioin-
iig counties: Prompt attention paid to collections
Office with w. A. Pratt. aug 28-ly
r Emmett Guy,
y. ATTORNEY AT LAW
STAUNToN, VA
Office, opposite Court House Yard.
Special attention paid to Collections.
nov Ally
WIN, Patrick,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
sTAUNToN, VA
Will practice in all the Courts Of Augusta and Cir
cult Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims
sept lily Office with H. B. Niche.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoining
Counties.
en- Col Geo. Baylor decd, on Augusta street, oppo
site the Courthouse. nov 10-ly
ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING.
snG Ta sn en
! cavations measured Old lines retraced. &c.
JAMES c. LILLEY.
may 27-1m Deputy Surveyor of Augusta county
r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms
i and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
ers for any one desiring to claim the benets OF the
Bankrupt Act.
the applications OF Soldiers OF the OF 1872 their
widows, for the Pension" granted by late Act OF
Congress. ALEX. H. FULTZ,
march 9-tf Attorney at Law.
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Hotels.
U1HE SPOTTSWOOD HOTEL,
HarrisOnburg, Va.
PROPRIETOR
G.. B. Luz

G.. B. LUCK, PROPR1EToK'
The new Hotel, THE SPooTswooD, under my pro-
prietorship is now open and ready to receive visit:
os and The bis has been
1c ON EN- phatically new house, and it is de-
dermined to make it stand as one OF the very best
kept hotels in the State The proprietor mas aad d
springs proprietor, having kept the old Columbian
hotel, and the new Spotswood Hotel at Richmond
dan Alum Springs in Rock bridge. He is quite snre
he may claim, here in the Valley OF Virginia to be
able to keep hotel. He therefore invites the peo-
pie of Rockingham and the adjoining counties and
the travelling public generally to call at the Spotts
wood and see whether he does not well understand
the business OF his life. A.,
It is scarcely necessary to say that the Table the
Parlors and the Chambers will always be found
agreeable.
The proprietor in conclusion. is quite sure the
people of the Valley will cordially sustain this Ell
fort to establish a frst-class Hotel. such as the
Spottswood shall tie, In Harrisonburg,
My Omnibus will always be ready to convey pas
sengers to and from the Spotswood.
;ofo rnfS rOtf
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
&2.eo Year, Invariably In Advance:
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We have this day entered into Partnership a
Lawyers, occupying the old Offices Of the Senio
member. The junior member will aid in copduc
ting the old business.
HA-Particular attention given to collections.
July LOTT
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-07-22

Cassimeres for men and boys, at
~ scgl5 WE. WELLyK's.
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VauR CAPEs, all sizes. W. II. W
e 3eo3
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-18
Paving by the Inch.

The ECening Posts mode of treating
contrib utors is original-indeed, / may
say unique. Its recompense is by the
inch. The editors take MS, cut it
down as much as they can, then print it,
measure it, and pay twenty five cents per
inch, but this was when a special appeal
had been made to their feelings, or the
proper reward for labor had been set
forth. You may imagine this to be jocu-
lar, but it is solemn truth-how solemn,
they who have suffered will tearfully at
test.
/ have known professional writer to
send nearly column to The Post, and
receive for it check on the counting
room for thirty cents-the price, by the
inch, of a sentence somewhere near the
middle, all the rest being consigned to
the waste basket. The man, if / remem-
Der, carried the check to the office, tore
ii up in the face of Henderson, and made
some energetic remarks concerning mean
ness, coupled with copious profanity.
The Post continues to pay by the inch,
nevertheless, and would, if every scriv-
ener in the land should swear the cir
cumambient atmosphere deeply, delight
fully, damnably blue. venture to affirm
that it is the only journal in America or
civilization that thus starves its contribu-
tors by inches. 1t reverses the trite
proverb. When they give it an ell, it
takes an inch ; and then they give it an
ell with an aspiration.-NeaO York Let
ter to Chicago Times.