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MISCELLANY.
Written for the Van Duren Press.
THE FACTORY GIRL,
How I Was Saved.
By NJ ARGUS.

| am not old, yet there are silver hairs
sprinkled among the brown; and though
not yet forty years Of age, have lived
over half a century in experience, and
though young in years, wear on my
countcnancc the wrinkles of age as evil
denccs of the dissipation Of early years.
am prompted to give little Of my cx.
perience, in the prayerful hope that it
may be the means of deterring other
young men from wasting the precious
hours Of their youth in a similarly dis
graceful manner.
My parents were in good circumstan-
ces, and had the advantage Of first
class education, and, as my father design
ed that should follow the occupation of
bookkeeper, a large share of my attcn
ton at school was devoted to this partc-
ular branch of education, that | might
be qualified to fill the position which my
ambition coveted. AS a consequence,
when my school-boy days we're number
ed with the past, and had shaken from
my feet tle dust of the schoolroom, and
from its loved shades and halowed mem.
cries stepped out upon the worlds stage
to play my part in the great drama Of
life, was well prepared to fl, accepta.
bly,, dny bookkeeping position that might
be offered me.
fearful love of drink and the card table,
and at the age Of sixteen was confirmed
sot and gambler Tine and time again
had my father implortd and besought me
to abandon my evil associates and habits,
and as often | had made solemn rcsolu
tons to abjure and fsrsake them But,
oh, the Unsuitable appetite for whisky,
how it preys upon the soul, binding
mans reason to all the holy VOWS he may
make to unshaeklc himself from the iron
fetters of the evil spirit with which he
is bound. My mothtr-may God bless
her pure spirit, that, methinks, from its
spirit. home, comes Oft to earth, as the
guardian angel of her boy-when would
come home, reeky AMI riotous under the
potent influence of drink and anger, met
me at the door, and kissed me lovingly
on my burning cheek She queted my
rawlings, and actually carried me to my
bed room, in order to spare me the abuse
which my father bestowed lavishly on
me on such occasions Then she would
ba,hc my head, and give me somethingto to
sober me, and then, when reason had re
sumed her place, would knee by my
bed and pray, as only mother can, for
the reclamation Of her boy. Long years
have passed away since then, and land
and sea have stretched their length and
breadth between my footsteps and the
sacred room in which she often knelt
and prayed for my erring soul but, IA
write, with all the. comforts OF n home
around me, the vision of that sweet moth
er kneeing by my drunken form, now
pleading with me, in angelic tones, to stay
nv fearful course, and walk again the
road of right aud reason, now liItinag to
heaven her sanity face, her lovely cheeks
bedewcd with pearly tears, praying that
| might be delivered from the only vices
of my life, seem pictured on NY mind as
though it was but yestcrnight it all occur
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POETRY.
Written expressly for the Press.
ny MRS. p. LLEwLLYN yogNG.
There is nothing new under the sun. "

There is nothing new under the sun. -
Zone is especially reminded the truth ofthis trit,
saying by reading the stereoyped ctfusions annual
ly thrust upon the editor each successive Christmas
and New Year, like the sounding of the Bells
bells. bells or Poe 5 doeful Raven sitting over som,
poor mans door croaking 'fsever!' never-evcr-
SO eyer-never more. " Shot of my usual contribu
tions to the church and holiday festivals give tn,
Press the following Il trusD PARTIALLY unusual =" Po
cts offering, " suggested by the occasion and tho
4 line first above written
THE LAST HOUR OF the OLD WAR 1874 rHE rIRsr HouI
OF THE SEw YEAR 1875.
Is there change that ne'er vas rung
BY christmas chime,
Is there a song that ne'er was sung
In olden timer
v With si an 'r' : oriei"sl 1sG, I''% 'oSnis fs
Custom, old as any scribe
Before the use ofPrintcrs Ink
And they were of an ancient Tribe
Who never wooed their muse with drink
Made each yearly sacrifice
OF some well treasured source Of bliss
To heathen God-with sightles eyes
bribe to enter paradise
A.sort of paciiying soul rcpriive
For all sins past, on New Years eve.
From golden coins and diamonds rare
Rich gifts were made to Ladies fair
And children By their kind pt-pa's
Were Overjoyed through Sarta-Claus.
Substantial all the gifts, saveone
The Tribute of Scriblers son
Who cnvied of all social brothers
Felt pressed to give well others
But searching through his earthly store
Finds simply brains, and nothing more,
Aud yearly since the gift they bring
Has been the " Poets Offering
Mine is a vision such as heaven
To mortal man hath rarely given,
pictured panoramic view
OF all in Life ever knew;
Childhood and youth, and after years
Mingng joys with sadness and tears,
Shadows and sunshine-ApriI showers
Changing the winter for summer hours
Freshness of Springtime-emL lem Of youth
Fullness of f5ummer-manho0d full grown
Fruitage of Fall-the seed we have sown
Sombre Old Winter-Stubborn as truth
Thus endeh the Seasons ,cih cqnh one, and all.
This the expericncethe story of life
round of rare pleasures, of struggles and strife
Robes of rich lustre, garments soed and worn
Checks paled from red roses to ashcn hues grown
Eyes bright the star light not weakened by years
But dim, and much faded by washing in tears.
Lilcs changes rapid-the story's soon told
But yesterday childhood -day-wc are old
The Springfime-the Summcr-the Autuma-tho Cold
The New Year is welcomed with feasting and mirth
As parent gives welcome to a child at its birth
The Old year departing-we withhold our breath
Each pulsation countingas the footsteps Of Death
The picture is passiDg-u2 O'clock
The curtains lot fall
The year has departed ls75-A
uaa ,xew Year to ALT.
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Manhood How Lost, How Re.
stored

lust published a new edition Of Dr., CuLvIgwE,L $
j CrLrppIrpp Essay on the rddtcai cure with ou
wcd;cine) of SpermatOrrhTa or Seminal Weakness,
Involuntary seminal losses, lmpotency, mental ana
physical Incapaeity. impcdiments t. marriage, ete,
also, Consumption. Epilepsy and fits, induced oy
selfindulgence or sexual eytravaganco,
rs- Price in sealed envelope only cents,
The celebrated author. In this admirable essay,
clearly demonstrates from thirty years successful
urnctice that the alarming consequences OF sel-hpase
may DO radically cured without the dangerous uss oi
internal medicine or the application OF the knife
nointinr out mode of 1T once simple, certain
and efIcctual by means Of which every sufferer nc
mpter what his condition may be, may cure h'usc''
chcapley. privately. radically; , ..,
M. This lecture should be In, the hands OF every
youth and every man in the land
dress, post paid, on receipt of cents, OF TWO posi-
stamps.
"'''' CHARLES j. c. KLINE & Co,
nor, l2T Bowery, NY, r., Box t5s
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ly, Of course.

No Success WITHOUT INDUSTRY. Il
really believe, young friends, that idle
ness is the ground of most vices. am
acquainted with certain young men who
! are rhl,lli,lu sslsuu w ihe streets. whom see
stepping out or drinking ssioons. Some
OF them are sons or reputable parents. I
remember, last summer, meeting young
man-one of the best dressed lads in the
city--a young man who met in the ON.
nibus, frequently riding up and down:
and had seen him so often, aad always
with so leisurely al air, that said, one
day. calling him by name, What are
you doing =
81 have not got any particular busi-
ness" he said
"Well, haven't you anything to do :"
"Nothing in particular" be answered,
with an unconcerned air.
1t was somewhat impertinent, but I
ssid:
"Well, I suppose that now you are
out of school, you mean to get some.
thing pretty soon Z"
well, have not anything just now
in v'ew," he replied.
10 tel Tue truth, tue poor IeilOW mas
not anything in view; never did have
much OF anything in view. Drifting.
drifting, drifting. Down. down, down!
He is not the boy he was when conver-
sed with last summer. There Is nothing
truer, though trite. than the adage, An
idle brain is the devils workshop. Un-
less there is an aim, plan, purpose in
man, there is depravity, and appetite
and lust and passion. 1t is idlcness that
rolls up millions and millions Of dollars
for sprtuous liquors every year.
Industry. my young friends, is the first
law Of success. Some one asked man,
who was counted great genius, to define
genius. Genius is industry" Things
never come about of themselves. Tho
man who writes great book never did
so in day or week. The man who has
reported great invention, did not com.
bine wheel or piston in an hour or month;
but it was the industry Of inquiry, the
industry Of application. Industry Is the
first law Of success.
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DESCRIPTION:
Said Reedcr is about six feet in height,
copper color grey eyes, well proportioned.
carries his head well back on his shoulders.
his right hand has scar across the back of it
and he cannot shut his hand entirely up.
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" It's impossible"

"No excuses, Mr. Parker" quickly
exclaimed the fair girl, with a silvery
laugh that rang through my heart like
soft musical strains, E" for will neither
hear nor accept them"
"But you will please remember. Miss
Ada, that have refused all the invita-
tions have heretofore received, and that
it would be acting discourteously toward
others to accept your invitation"
"Mr. Parker she continued, her ex'
pressively beautiful eyes speaking more
beseechingly than her words. g Ptedsc
waive all minor considerations and con-
sen. to become one Of our number. VII
yoH, please p
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5000 REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS it has come to the knowledge
w OF the Executive, that on or about the
twenty second day of October, 1874. IN the
county of Desha. Arkansas. Monroe Recder
did murder his wife with an AK, and the said
Recder is still at large.
Now, therefore. |. A. H. Garland. governor
of the state of Arkansas, by virtue OF the
authority vested in me by the constitution
and laws of the state. do hereby offer n re-
ward of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS.
(S20O). for the arrest and delivery of the said
Monroe Reeder tcolored) to the sheriff of De-
sha county.
In testimony whereof | have hcreunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the
tL.s. state TO be affixed at Little Rock
this Nth day of Nov. A. ID. 1874.
a. II. GARLAND, Governor.
BY the Governor:
u II REAyrRs Secretary of State,
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red. love to remember that mothers 5
prayers, and even, though in later years,
as shall hereafter show, l fell back into
my old course of habits, | never for a
moment forget my mothers prayers,
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;, Of course.
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$500 REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.
IT HAS COME TO MY

NIHEREAS, IT HAS COME TO MY
" knowledge that Edward Wheeler and
" V. Smith have been charged with con-
spiracy to seize and usurp the state govern
ment of Arkansas; and writs have been is
sued for their arrest and placed in the hands
of the sheriff of Pulaski county. but said par
ties cannot be found, and they are secreting
themselves so they cannot be arrested.
Now therefore, |. \ IL. Garland. governor
of the state OF Arkansas, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by the constitution
and laws of the state, do hereby oHer re-
ward of ONE THOUSAN DDOLI.ARS, for
the arrest and delivery of said smith to the
sheriff of Pulaski county. and the sum OF
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the arrest
and delivery of said Wheeler to said sheriff
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set
nv hand and caused the seal or
tLs.l the state to be affixed at Little
Rock this 23d day of November,
AID. 1874.
A. II. GARLAND, Governor.
BY the Governor:
b. b. BEAVERS, Secretary of State.
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$500 REV ARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.

WHEREAS il has come to the knowledge
w of the Executive, that during the month
of October, lS7L two men incarcerated tor
murder. did break Jail at Osccola, Mississippi
county. Ark, respectively named Steve shet-
stone and John {. Fair.
Now therefore, l. A. II. Garland. governor
of Arkansas. bv virtue of the authority vest
ed in me by the constitution and laws of the
state, do hereby offer reward OF
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS,
5000 each. for the arrest and delivery OF the
said Steve Shetstone and John {, FAR TO thc
sheriff of Mississippi county.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set
nv hand. and caused the seal of the
f. ST. state to be affixed. Done at Little
Rcck. this. the lth day of Novem-
Der, 1871.
A. II. GARLAND, Governor.
BY the Governor:
b. b BEAVERS, Secretary OF State.
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Special notices double the above rates. Edi-
orial notices 20 cents per line for the first and
Transient advertisements cash In advance
Marriage and obituary notices not to exceed
Mines free, over five 20 cents per line.
Cards or communications of persona,
character II admissible at all, double the usuai
stes and strictly in advance.
Announcing candidates, for Congress or
ate offices. S25.00. County officers, Sl0.oo.
Editorial notices, % cents per line.
early advertisements. paid quarterly. in
dyance. Legaland transient advertisements
be paid for when left at the office.
All Job Work, to be paid for on delivery.
"A i lress ali letters and communications to
Us. DUSHAM. Editor and Proprietor.
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WHOSE Boy rs THAr1-IIc may DO
seen any day, in almost any part OF the
village; he never makes room for you
on the side walk. and looks at you sauci-
ly; swears smartly il asked anything 10
very impudcnt, and often vulgar to la
dies whom he passes; delights in fright
enng, aud sometimes does serious injury
to, little boys and girls; lounges at the
street corners, and IL the first arrival at
o dog.6ght, or any other sport or scrape;
he crowds into the post office Of an eve.
ming. and muitiplies himself and his an
ties at such rate that people have legit.
innate business are crowded out; thinks
himself very sharp, and is certainly very
noisy; he can smoke and chew tobacco.
now and then, and rip out an oath almost
any time; VIC ask whose boy be 10. Is he
yours, mother2 We think hc 10, for
there are many good qualities In the lad,
and we do not think you know what he
does on the street Look after him,
mother keep him at home. Train him,
and you will have a son to be proud Of
To REsroRE VELvEr.-When yon have
some old velvet you would like TO work
up in trimming or making your winter
hats. treat it as Grape is sometimes treat
ed Steam it on the right side until heated
through II very badly crushed. wet on
the wrong side; let somo one hold hot
iron, bottom upward, and pass the wet
side of the velvet slowly over that sur
face--a sort Of upside down ironing.
When the steam rises thickly through the
right side, it will raise the pile within.
Dry without handling
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BY the Governor:
b. b. BEAVERS, Secretary of State.
DESCRIPTION i:

Said smith is about thirtyfive years old,
e feet six or seven inches high. slightly but
compactly built, weighs about one hundred
and twenty or one hundredand twenty-five
pounds, light complexion, has straight. very
jipht brown hair. gray or light blue eyes,
small features; is quick and nervous in move
mcnt and speech, of taciturn disposition, but
ready and sufficiently polished in his address
When last seen he had on a dark business
suit and wore a light mustache and full goa
tee.
The said Wheeler is about thirty four years
of aye. five feet eight inches in height, well
and strongly built, light pleXion, straight
brown hair light blue eyes. full lower face
manner courteous and decided.
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DESCRIPTION;
Said +. =. Sanders is about five feet ten
inches high. red completed. large long nose,
grey eyes. and thin upper lip, exposing his
front teeth, thin visaged and yaw- -honed,
walks erect and Is twenty-one years OF age.
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5000 REWARD.
Proclamation by the Governor.

NTHEREAS it has GENE to the knowl-
" edge OF the Executive. that on or
about the sixteenth day of October, lS7i at
Coopcr's Landing. Arkansas county. Joseph
p. Nicks was stabbed and killed by one Frank
r. Sanders. and the said Sanders is still at
largo.
Now. therefore |, A. II. Garland. governor
of the state of Arkansas, by virtue of author
ity vested in me by the constitution and laws
of the state. do hereby offer reward of
TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS,
(S2OO) for the arrest and delivery Of the said
Frank Z. Sanders to the sheriff of Arkansas
county.
In testimony whereof | have hcrcunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the
TI.s.l state to be affixed at Little Rock
this the nth day of November, A.
d. 1874.
A. II. GARLAND, Governor.
By the Governor:
b. b. Beavers Secretary of state.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-28

dent that one Of the voysgers must be sacrificed
% save the other, he, RETAINING TO east lots with
Grimwood (because II the latter were favored by
fortune be Vi uld but prolong his agony since he
could not manage the balcony, threw him into
the lake. Having confessed this Donaldson died,
20 rarely found In Canadian Newspaper men,
starte for civilization with his news leaving his
companion to follow with the body. which is easily
transported It this time Of the year ana under
such circumstances.
There are few points In this story which the
rial columns, that may provoke comment. Il Is
rather singular that this important news was not
telsgraphed TO any paper In the country and only
received By one. Pembroke 10 In the county Of
Renfrev, which has only one newspaper and that
ts the Pembroke obserrer. Its editor is Mr..
man--hlmselE The Montreal river does not take
It's rise in Lao les Guinness, out hows into the
Otta va nifty miles below the lake and on the op-
posite side Of the river. Mr.. Donaldson In his
ante norton statement emits TO observe that
uhen he assembled at chicago sudden storm Of
thunder and lightning came on.
He further fails to account for the fact that the
balloon, ster depositing him in the woods near
Lake Temiscaming, returned to Lake Michigan
and strewed pieces Of itself along the coast 10 the
vicinity Of Grimwood's fatal fall. Finally, the
editor goee little too far when he asks the pub
lie TO believe that the balloon va, seen over
Aurora, only thirty miles north OF Toronto, On
the 2lst Of July, having descended unseen Of any
one from the Straits Of Maekinack to return in
stantly to the head waters Of the Ottowa. The
whole thing is only stupid elaboration Of o sug-
gestion in the Chicago Tribune that Grimwood
might have come to his death in some such man
ner II is beartless as well as stupid, especially
as Donaldson leaves near, dear and helpless rela-
tives to whom such 0 hoax will appear by no
means as funny as perhaps Il did to Its author.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
The National Theatre.

The many patrons Of this popular place Of
amusement will be gratifed to learn that after
being closed several months, It will be opened
Monday evening, under the management Of Mr..
John T. Ford, with Messrs. Baker and Fsrron,
the great character actors as the leading attrac-
lions. During the vacation the theatre has been
thoroughly renovated, and its interior presents
beautiful appearance. Messrs. Baker and Far
ron will appear In q new American drama Of In
terest, written expressly for them By Mr.. Clifton
W. Tayleure, the author Of ISL Slocum," and
other Successful American plays. The new pro-
duction is entitled Heinrich and Kettle and 1t
relates chiefly to matters and things In and about
New York City. II was put on the boards for
the first time In Philadelphia this season, and
during the one week OF its production became
very popular. Messrs. Baker and Farron appear
in a number Of new songs, character sketches,
and dances, and there is every reason to believe
that they will be heartily welcomed by the people
of Washington. The new play will be pnt on the
stage in q superb manner, and the cast, which BY
the way Is one of unusual length, has been Sc
lected from the host Of frst-class actors and &C
tresses in Mr.. Ford's employ. Heinrich and
Hettie" has been In rehearsal tor some time, and
consequently 1t will be we'll played.
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A Kantuakx BRIDAL Tnur.

There came one day to q little inland town In
Kentucky, Q young rural couple who had just
been bound by the ''silken bonds" Their destI-
nation was the depot, and the bridegroom was
evidently quite impatient for fear the train should
arrive before he could reach the office. Buying
one ticket, they stood on the platform until the
train had stopped. ..r ..
When they entered the ear the bridegroom
found bis bride seat, kissed her most affection
ately bade, her "good- bye" and going out seated
himself on o box and commenced whiting most
vigorously. He watched the train out OF sight,
regret depicted on his face, when Q bystander,
thinking the whole proceeding rather strange, re.
solved to interview him. Approaching him care
lessly, and chewing straw to keep up his
courage, he said: .......
been gettin' married lately?"
Yes" said he, "me and Sallie got spliced
this mornin'."
WAS that her you put on the trainf"
"Yes," with sigh.
"A likely lookin' GAL" said our questioner
ANYBODY sick, that she had to 20 away?"
"No," but here he grew confidential. "You
see me and Ssllie had heard that every body when
they got married took q bridal tour. So told
Sallie hadn't money enough for boyh Of US to
60, but she shouldn't be knocked out OF hern.
So jist brought her down here, bought her
ticket and sent her or Q visit to some OF her
folks, and thought might get some work hsr-
Vestin' till she got back"
That afternoon found him busily at work, and
when in q day or two after Sallie came back, he
welcomed her cordially and affectionately, and
hand in hand they stsrted down the dusty road
to their new home and duties.
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THE sARNGERFEsT,
Arrangements for the Festival.

Arrangements for thu Festival.
The general committee appointed By the Wash
ington Sangerbund, to make arrangements for the
approaching fest, met last evening ct Ssngerbund
Hall, on x street near Seventh. Mr.. A. Hart
occupied the chair.
- A letter from the Richmond Singing club who
are to unite with the Saengerbund ~ the festiyi-
ties, was read, stating that that society would
come to this city with about sixty singers.
The Richmond club will arrive on the morning Of
Sunday. September 5th, when . foru1sl reception
Will be rendered them. The Sanger5und viii en-.
tsrtain their Virginia grests during the day Of
Monday the 9th, on the evening Of which the two
soeieties Will unite in giving Q grand concert ct
Lincoln hall. On Tuesday the festivities will be
appropriately closed by picnic and banquet ct
the Schuetzcn park In the afternoon and evening.
Among o,her rites with the public Miss Jennie
Flynn will assist IN making the grand ooncerta
Lincoln Hall, Q success. The sfrsngsmsuts for
the fest are rapidly progressing, and Judging from
the interest generally manifestcd by the Wash.
ington singers, the affair, which is Of its kind
quite new, Will be one OF the most successful that
hes ever bC en- given in this city 1t 10 but fair 10
expect that the music loving portion Of the com
munity Will honor the singers oy participating In
the different entertainments.