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wonder why VIC GO not aIWNyS speak
kindly when addressing Others, for it
does not consume any more time TO speak
kind words than harsh ones; then, to
think how much unhappiness arises in
this world from giving Inference to basty,
unkind words. Many "A sorrowful hour
and sleeplcss night has been spent brood.
ing over some harsh or angry word which
dropped from the lips in an mgarded
moment of passion. How much pain we
would save ourselves and others it
We would guard all our words and acs-
ions. Kind words, spoken at tho right
time, do more to heal the wounded
spirit, than the wealth of Ormus or OF
Ind; for they enrich the heart and scat
ter sunshine Ill around, winning many
true and faithful friends,
We all know that We must speak tho
mutual relation we bear each other. The
manner we depend upon our fellow crea-
lures through life, demand that We
should always remember to try and give
utterance to our words in kindly man
ner, proceeding from heart OVERLOOKING
with love and sympathy for our compan.
ions.
There is ever living power in words
they drop from the lips In an instant,
never again to be recalled II they arc
uttered in cheering, kindly Zone, with
the intention Of giving comfort and sup
port, they will cause noble hearts to
bound with happiness and delight. and
shake of the dark cloud of sadness and
sorrow about tn envelope them
On the other hand, words spoken in
harsh, cruel, insulting tones, have caused
homes once happy and peaceful TO BE-
cone darkened and dssoiatc, and nena.
bers of such families to go.,lown to',lle
grave broken hearted, when they might
have been doing good and noble things
lOI Cb'l uul
Oh /! the crushing power Of hOrshness.
Alas how few consider what world OF
influence our words hayc upon human
happiness and destiny. .
There is enough funavoidablesorro
and suffering in the world without our
swelling its current; every person has
a claim upon mankind for bis share OF
sympathy, unless he forieits that elair,
by some deed Of dishonor, even then it
is hard to see why harshness should bv
employed. Would It not be better TO
give them our sympathy, and try to lead
them by kin1, sincere words back to
the path of rectitude. Kind words and
sympathy have ever reached the,lowess
objects ofhuman degradation, and by.heir
cheering influence have induced many to
look upwards, be strengthened, and
therebygive to society some Of its bright.
est lights, and noblest ornaments.
Cheerfulness and kindness in mankind
is high and holy; it's sweet, cncourag
ing voice lighsens tn toll ana enhvens
the spirit Of many q child"f earth, whp
without it, would travel ifes checkered
pathway, almost sinking under its bur.
dens.
Kind words cost little, they are very
cheap, Who are so poor they cannot
have them at their commands They are
to the human heart as the dew Of heaven
is to the flowers; causing them {" throw
off the load Of accumulated sorrow, even
as the dropping flowers Int up their in.
nocent beads after receiving the refresh.
ing dew through the night, -
"A little word IN kindness spoken,
A motion or q tear, ="
lIhs often healed hear. that's brpken,
Aud made 4 friend sincere y"
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A,.the Black River camp meeting, ,hsrv
were present about 40 PERSONS, eight
ministers and two cxhoriets. Half
dozen conversions took place. Ono aiy
was baptized by immersion, with Rev.
A. C. Fsirchj.l as Giais,eria! support
Da!aicI
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TERMS OF COURT.

District Court Third Tuesday Of March,
aud Second Tuesday OF November Of each year
Probate Court, ..a
Fourth Monday of January April, July
and October Of each year.
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Common malForml;ion Too long q
tongue
National Republican., 1876-08-29

MOUNT TVERNON.-TOHBO OF WASH.
Nl INGTON. d$Gs~
The Steamer ARROW, IL
Capt. FRANK HOLLISGSHEAD, sEsfs3fRi
Leaves Seyenth-street wharfHzs77e-f-z-Ss=<z<.1-E
DAILY, Sunday excepted,) at 10 =. m, returning
Round trip q, including admission to Mansion and
Grounds. oclS-1
National Republican., 1876-08-29
The Break in Coal.

The break in the coal combination, the
panic in coal stock, and what is to be the end
of all this is the town talk. Among the ru-
mors the following is from the New York
Journal Of Commerce.:
'That the coal companies who have agreed
to put 500, 600 tons on the market next Tues
day do not mean to find bottom for their
coal at a bona tide sale, but will buy it in
for themselves If they see the price going
too low for their liking. The story is not
improbable. So long as tricks will serve,
these corporations will try to avoid the
inevitable consequences of their own folly.
How much wiser it would be for them to
submit to that which cannot be much longer
postponed by any artifce, and let coal sink to
its proper level, like all other products. Such
a course would in the end entail no loss upon
the companies. The demand for coal, which
has been sluggish for months past, would at
once be greatly stimulated. Hundreds of fur
naces in Pennsylvania and the West, and of
factories in New England, which haze sus-
pended or are running on half time because
coal is SO high, would revive on reduced prices
OF the article.
ducers, is broken to pieces, and prices have
tumbled to the lowest point reached for many
years. The lines, in competing with each
other, expected to lose money largely; but,
with the docking of rates the transportation
business has immensely increased, and the
companies find that their earnings compare
well with those for the corresponding periods
of previous years. They are conceded to be far
larger than they would have been had the old
prostration. We doubt not that the coal COM
panies would have the same experience, if they
would boldly meet the universal demandafor
cheap fuel"
National Republican., 1876-08-29
Colonel Robert Ingersoll in Maine.

ENtIact5 from MS recent speech IN malne.
Are you sorry the Republican party won in
1860! Are you sorry the great Lincoln was
elected President? He was almost the only
man who having absolute power never abused
it, except on the side of mercy.
Beware of bachelorsI There was Buchanan,
an old bachelor; and for Gods sake never
trust another. / wouldn't trust a man who
don't love wife better than politics. [Great
laughter.1 Buchanan said: 'T can't do any
thing" He fell back on State rights. Now,
claim nobody ever urged that doctrine who
did not want to steal something from some
body. Laughter It was called up when
the South wanted to secede. Button up your
coat when they talk State rights, your pocket
book is in danger. They believe the United
States is q simple partnership, and that when
ness on his own account he may 60 out.
Shall the time come when we shall not men,
ton the struggles Of our boys and defend their
scarsl 1t never can come! But, / say, If the
Democratic party gets the power, the Union
soldier will have to hide his scars.
What is Mr.. Tilden to-day? An attorney at
law, an old bachelor. There is no more flesh
on him than on an old umbrella. [Great mer-
riment. He is one of those oily attorneys you
see depicted on the stage. He is demurrer.
[Great laughter.l He never courted woman,
because women can't vote. Merriment.l
Lately he has adopted rag baby that really
belongs to Hendricks. Prolonged laughter.
he is now spending his time in explaining how
he adopted it. lLaughter.l
National Republican., 1876-08-29
BRIGHAM YOUNG.
How the Old Man Looks.

A correspondent of the New Yark World re-
Gently dropped in upon Brigham Young, and
found the Mormon prophet about as comforts-
bic as usual. Brigham was found engaged at
desk behind scre n in his Office. The walls
Of tine room were hung with shocking oil por-
traits of celebrated Mormons, two or three
chromos representing Alpine scenery, and
same cheap prints. In moment the prophet
appeared, moving forward into the centre of
the room, assisting himself with, his cane. "I
wish you all well, he said, distinctly. He
seemed to be about five feet eleven inches tall,
and less feeble than most men who have lived
past seventy-fiye years. His rather portly fig
ure was arrayed in black broadcloth and his
feet in ornamental slippers. He wore the
whitest of linen, and had q swelling around
the lower part of his neck resembling goitre.
Altogether his general appearance was that of
an aged and somewhat rheumatic clergyman.
His phrenology and physiognomy, however,
when minutely examined, scarcely indicated
this comparison. The base of his skull and all
the lower intellectual organs were displayed
under his thin ashen hair in marked contrast
to those ofthe attenuated forehead and crown.
His beard, originally of brindle red color,
was bleached almost white and carefully trim
med around his forid face. Features too
small, but indicating strong resolve and deter
mination, simulated unsuccessfully by an affa-
bic smile. His address was too oily and pre-
else to be agreeable. " Indeed" SAYS the
correspondent, " It is amazing to me that any
intelligent human being can stand for an in
slant in this mans presence and not know and
loathe him for a scoundrelly old fraud.'
National Republican., 1876-08-29
FIVE YEARS AGO.

Five years ago yesterday Mr.. John A. Ellin
ger and Miss Cecilia c. McKenna were united
in the bonds of matrimony. On the eventful
morning the bachelor friends of "John" Joined
in the song of "Good-bye, john" at the same
time uniting in hearty good wishes for his
future. On the same morning the friends of
the bride-elect gathered in solemn conclaye
and dealt out their sympathies-in homeopathic
doses, however. The wedding bells rung out
merrily. Since then five eventful years have
elapsed. Happy years to the wellassorted
pair, and last evening the same friends who
bid them God-speed on the new start in life
gathered at their residence, No. 610 Sixth
street northwest, to celebrate their wooden
wedding. 1t was gala gathering, and it
would have done the heart of any confirmed
anchorire good to have been there. The pres
ents were as numerous as they were unique,
and the genial host and hostess were more
than myriad in welcoming the merry throng,
who in departing agreed, without dissenting
voice, in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Ellinger many
happy returns, even unto golden and dia-
mond wedding.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
East Washington Notes.

The United States steamer Tallapoosa left
the navy yard yesterday at noon with a large
quantity of miscellaneous freight for the diff
ferent navy yards and stations along the At
lantic coast.
Among the improvements now in progress
in East Washington is a handsome six-room
frame house, which is being built for Mrs.
Lizzie Williams, on Eighth street, between D
and E streets.
The Knights of St. Peter have made ar
rangcments to give a grand picnic on the 18th
proximo, at Beyer's Seventh-street park, for
the benefit of st. Peters Parochial school.
They have purch ased two beautiful gold med
ais, one OF which will be presented to the girl
and one to the boy selling the highest number
of tickets. The medals are now on exhibition
at the dry goods store of Mr.. George F. Har-
bin, S33 Pennsylvania avenue east.
Many of the cutters in this section of the
city would be much benefited by raid of the
"gutter snipe."
National Republican., 1876-08-29
RECRUITING.
The Washington ofhce-The Work for Four
Months

The recruiting office on Seventh street, near
side of the door, hardly attracts any notice,
and people in the vicinity would scarcely know
that it was there if it was not for the occa-
sional appearance of boys in blue passing In
and out the door. The Office, which is in
charge of Major Throckmorton, was estab-
lished in its present location May 5. Since
that time the work of recruiting has gone on
quietly, and quite body of manly fellows
have been sent from this city into the service.
There have been many applicants, but on an
average only one man in thirteen succeeds in
passing the scrutiny of the sergeant and the
rigid examination of the medical officer. Since
the establishment of the Office eighteen en-
listments for the general mounted service have
been made; forty-six white and thirty-two
colored for the general service. During the
same time there were rejected by the medical
officer 3O5 white and SOB colored for the gen.
eral service and Is for the mounted service.
The total number examined by the medical
officer from May 5 is TAI, of which number
only 96 passed. Many applicants are rejected
without going before the medical officer on ac-
count OF physical or mental disabilities, and
such reflections are not officially recorded.
The recruiting office is on the second floor of
the building. A number of applicants may be
found in the room any morning, anXiously
eyeing the sergeant and clerk, and nervously
waiting for their turn to go before the exam
lining surgeon in the back room. If the appli-
cant passes the examination, q few hours
afterwards he will be seen in the streets wan
dering Istlessly about In blue blouse, with
the lower part OF his person swathed in azure.
blue breeches and with his hands buried in the
roomy pockets. The new recruits are furnished
with clothes in this city. They are quartered
in the upper part Of the building occupied by
the recruiting office, and arc boarded at a
house on Tenth street. The accommodations
are not sufficient for large body of men, and
whenever enough recruits are raised to make
a small squad they are shipped to the office at
Baltimore, where there are more ample ac-
commodations. From Baltimore the recruits
are sent to the sub-depot in New York. The
recruits of the general service are quartered at
Government Island and assigned to regiments.
The cavalry recruits are shipped to Cheyenne,
Wyoming, and must go into camp of instruc-
ton. Hence they are sent to scour the Black
Hills region for Sitting Bull and his yelling
troupe.
Many applicants enter the recruiting office
with the idea that they can enlist In the special
service for the Indian war for six months. All
the enlistments are for five years, and upon
being so informed a good many aspirants to
military fame turn upon their heels and leave
the office.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
IAN Excess of Zeal"

Under this heading writer in yesterdays
issue corrects a mistake made by your Wash
ington Grove correspondent concerning lone
of the gentlemen who officiated prominently
at the young peoples meetings" We wish to
say that 1t was not "an excess Of zeal, ," as the
writer vainly imagines, but a positive state
ment made by prominent gentleman, who,
we have no doubt, supposed himself correct.
We are glad to be informed of our mistake.
Thanks are due, and are hereby rendered, to
the writer for calling our attention to the
blunder and giving us an opportunity to "rise
and explain" We beg to assure him that we
hold this gentleman in question, together with
the rest of the young men who have been
recently rescued from life of sin, in quite as
high esteem as he does, and yield to no man
in sincere desire for their steadfastness and
success in Christian life and work. We would
therefore rather help them than throw a
hindering straw in their path. and are sorry
the statement was made. 1t was a mistake,
even had it been true, and the more so as it
was without foundation. We most heartily
apologize to the gentleman and his friends,
and exceedingly regret having done violence
to their feelings as well as the facts in the
case.
WASHING TON GROVE CORRESPONDENT.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
Assault With an Ak.

The Office OF the Imperial hotel was the
scere of considerable excitement last evening.
and there came near transpiring a terrible
tragedy of which Col. J. S. Pierce, the proprie-
tor Of the botel,w selected as the victim, but
fortunately the programme was interrupted.
Frank E. Hutchinson, who has been employed
at the hotel as bartender for some time, was
discharged Sunday night because it was
thought that his place could be better filed
About O'Clock last evening Hutchinson en-
tered the office under the influence of liquor,
and was very abusive.
He assaied Colonel Pierce, and that gentle
man ordered him out, and not being OOeyed,
attempted to eject him by force. A scuffie en-
sued, in which Hutchinson was quite severely
punished: Breaking away, Hutchinson ran
out into the yard, in the rear of the hotel, and
came back with an ak, with which he made to-
wards Colonel Pierce, and would have hit him
had be Dot stepped aside with agility. Hut
Crimson was then secured and disarmed. Off
Ger Daily was summoned through the District
telegraph, and the infuriated ex-bar-tender
was taken TO the Fifth precinct station-house
and locked up.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
New Jersey Republicans,

A meeting of the New Jersey Republican
Association was held last night at the head
quarters Of the association, in the LeDroit
building; NJ. N. Kaighn in the chair, and Maj.
Shaw as secretary. The following gentlemen
were elected members John German, Z. s.
Wescott, Seth Hlliman, W. II. II. Warman,
Thos. Beckett, Geo. W. Wheeler, Clem Robin
son, Jos. Van Arsdale, w. J. Wilson. Mr.. E.
B. Stocking was present, and sang some stir
ring campaign songs, also a quartette led by
Capt. Lines. Mr.. E. N. Hill made an effective
speech, which was enthusiastically received.
Interesting reports were made by the execu-
tion. The meeting was large, harmonious and
enthusiastic, and after q vote of thanks to
Messrs. Stocking, Hill and the quartette, ad-
iourned with three rousing cheers for Hayes
and Wheeler
National Republican., 1876-08-29
improvements.

Inspector Plowmsn has issued building per
mits to E. Ober a brick stable on south side be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets northwest; $500
Mrs. Byrnes, a three-story brick dwelling on
Fourteenth street, between D street and Ohio
avenue northwest; $1,000. Jeremiah o Conuor,
two two-story and basement brick dwellings
on south side K, between First street and New
Jersey avenue northwest; 81, 500. David Cur
tin, three story brick dwelling on east side
North Capitol, between G and H streets north
east; S3,400. Spencer White, frame dwell
ing on east side Third, between G and H streets
southwest; $3.50.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
Rockyille's Ceutennisl,

The Centennial anniversary of the founding
Of Rockville will be celebrated Wednesday,
September Is. The exercises will take place
on the grounds of the Agricultural Society,
beginning at II a. m, the following being the
programme: Music by the band; prayer by
Rev. B. Barry; hymn, america" introduc-
tory remarks by Hon. A. B. Davis; music by
the band; statistical sketch of Montgomery
county by Thomas Anderson, esq.,; music by
the band; Centennial ode by II. c. Hallowell,
p. esq; music by the band; grafton by Hon. R. j.
remarks by distinguished gentlemen present;
music; doxology, Old Hundred; benediction.
Special trains will be run on the Metropolitan
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to
and from Rockville.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
Fire.

The alarm of fire about o'clock yesterday
morning, from box PIG, was caused by fire in
an unoccupied frame house, No. 1910 o street,
belonging to Mrs. Chase. The hre, which was
evidently the work of an incendiary, was ex-
tinguished with loss of about $500. The fire
department was unfortunate in responding to
the alarm. No. engine, Georgetown, in
passing along Rhode Island avenue, between
Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, ran into
pile of building material that block AIDED the
street. The engine had to be excavated from
a sand pile, and so much time was lost that it
did not go into service. At the fire the horses
attached to the reel of No. engine ran away,
but were soon recovered.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
A New Mustard Plastar.

The medical value of a mustard plaster Is
understood in every family. Much time it
spent in preparing a poultice, and often the
mustard is of poor quality and will not act
causing great suffering. This trying incon.
v 'nience is now perfectly overcome by Benson's
Prepared Mustard Plaster. 1t is a great i'm.
proyement on the ordinary article. 1t is very
clean, and can be applied and removed without
discoloring the clothing or soiling the skin
1t does not deteriorate with age. 1t is always
reliable, as only the best quality of mustard is
used in its preparation. 1t is ready for use at
any moment BY simply dipping it in water
1t is sold in balf yard pieces, at 25 cents per
roll, by all druggists. Sent by mail, on re,
ceipt Of price, by
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, N. Y.
National Republican., 1876-08-29
PERSONAL TAX SCHEDULE.
The Clauses Explained-Interprstation by At
torney Bi-nev.

boihOy 64%hOys
Mr. Birney, Assistant Attorney for the Dis
trict, has made the following explanations of
tax schedules by clauses for the guidance OF
the tax assessors, and at their request:
1. Under the first clause every credit should
be retuInable, except United States Treasury
notes, stocks, bonds and other United States
securities, exempt from taxation under section
| SOL. Revised Statutes. Amount of credit to
be taken as of the date of making out the
schedule, value of bond or other credit vary
ing in value to be assessed with reference to
| June l, 1876.
2. Explains itself.
3. There is no exemption of % iewelry or
(2) watches. The above should be returned
without reduction. Household goods and fur
niture, Qncluding gold and silver plated ware,
china, beds, bedding, cooking utensils, stoves,
&c.,) exemptions, $500. Household, store,
shop or office furniture or tools, exemptions,
$500. If under this clause mechanic chooses
to exempt his tools, he cannot also claim the
benefit of it for his household furniture. If
mechanic has household furniture, $500, tools,
S2CO, stock for carrying on business, $500, and
shop tools not held for sale, $500, and no
other property within the categories of the
above, he is exempt in all.
4. The return should state the average value
of the stock kept on hand during the fiscal
wear ending June 80, 1876. The only exemp-
5. Under this head there is 5000 exemption,
provided the taxpayer has not deducted else
where his $500 for stock for carrying on busi
ness, &c.
6. Exemption may be deducted here If they
have not been elsewhere under the head of
stools, !" "implements" and "stoek for carrying
on business"
2. Same remarks.
s. Under this the exemption of 5000 for 'tstock
for carrying on business" might come.
9. See No. s.
10. One horse or one mule or one yoke of
oxen; also, one COW and one swine and six
sheep; also, one harness for the horse or the
mule and the yoke for the oxen. buggy or
carriage used for pleasure is taxable; but If
used by hackman as an implement of his
business it is exempt to the value of 5000. a
hackman owning two horses and carriages
pays tax on one horse and the value of the car
rage over 5000. The rest is exempt. One
wagon or dray is exempt.
H. Under this everything should be re-
turned except United States stocks, bonds and
Treasury notes and other United States obli-
cations.
12. Section II of the law is to be follow ed
closely. National and savings banks are to De
dealt with under this section. Their capital
stock is to be appraised in bulk by the as
SCISSORS, taking the value as 1t stood on June l,
1876. If one of these corporations has sold
its stocks and invested the proceeds of such
sale in United States securities, the capital
stock sold is to be taxed. The surplus revenue
or contingent fund of bank is in no sense its
capital stock; the investment of 1t in any class
of exempted securities will not exempt the
capital stock of the bank,