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National Republican., 1876-01-10
RITZ. RRUTE.

S,rce the lection in Ohio and New York
TIE Drinocrhic papers and politicians o
the West an South have not been so much
in favor of G " Tilden as the Democratic
candidate ar President as they were be-
fore that time. They have been scanning
the O,d and rather worthless material they
have on hand in search of proper timber
out Oc which to construct a Presidential
candidate The search has been co-exten,
s:vc with the limits of the country, and
the rubbish brought to light is generally
oc the antique Bourbon kind, that has the
smell Of the ark still on it, and is unfit for
use. But every effort is still being made,
notN Nithstanding their bad success hereto,
fore, t. find suitable material, and to ignore
the smiling Governor of New York as the
champion. The assistant Democratic pa
pers, directly under the Governors nose,
have joined in this crusade.
AL this was TO be expected. The average
Democratic editor is as liable to change as
is the chameleon, but what was our aston
ishment to find the following extract in the
Washington correspondence Of the New
York World commenting on the debates in
the Senate. That paper says speaking OF
BaYard and Morton:
"The tilt between those champions is talked
Of as the one brilliant episode in prosy ses-
sion. There seems to be natural antagOnism
between the two men, and it is not strange
that they have often ClaShed since the former
came into the Senate. 1t would be difficult to
find q more complete contrast, mentally and
physically, than they form. Bayard is frank,
generous, eloquent. His form is the perfection
Of manly grace, and his face suggests study,
pure motives, great designs. There is not the
trace Of mean sentiment in it. In a word, he
looks as noble as his name, and is one of the
few who carry with them the idea of great
goodness and great power"
Well might the smiling Governor ex-
claim. as did the expiring Caesar when h
sank at the foot OF Pompey;S -.
meath the blow OF Brutus' daggA- DG tn,
Brute' Here is the evident intent il the
home organ OF the Governor to exalt the
horn CT a dangerous rival; or Is it merely
hint fer the smiler 'tO come down" not
in the sense Of retiring from the canvass,
but with 'the stamps?" We are posi-
lively lost il the field of conjecture that
rises as We read these words. There is q
ludicrous aspect to them that should not be
overlooked. The compliment to Senator
BaYard's personal appearance is not over
drawn. He is fine looking, but men who
have measured his intellectual ability and
that Of Senator Morton and read the
World comparison of the two will be in
clined to laugh at the writer, unless they
think he is ''poking fun" at Senator
Bayard. Il may be that the correspondent
believes in contrasts, like the managers of
travelling shows, who always place the
dwarf alongside the giant to make the one
look larger and the other smaller. AS we
said before, however, we are lost in con-
lecture as to the meaning fthe sentence.
1t may mean any Of the things We have
suggested, or, like most of the writing in the
World, it may not mean anything, and be
only intended, like boarding house hash,
10 fill up IN the cheapest way possible.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
Mr.. KERR AND THE WORLD.

The New York World appears to have
been most grieyously hoaxed by some one.
In its haste TO uncover imaginary frauds
and corruptions it emulates the IshnlGeEitc
Of the Sun in picking up from irresponsi-
bic parties any and everything approach
ing a scandal, and ''rolls it as a sweet NOR
SCI under its tongue" In its issue of
Saturday the World had the following in
its Washington column fiom an ''occa-
sional' correspondent
'Oa wednesday a letter was received by
Speaker Kerr, at his hotel. bearing New
York poSt-mark Of the day previous, the con-
tents Of which are considered highly important
as affecting certain other investigations which
will be shortly instituted and rapidly pressed
to an issue. The following is verbatim copy
Of the letter:
"'NEw YORK, Jan. 4, 1876.
'' Tic:tc Hon. ". C. Herr, Speaker Of tie House
Of Representatives:
"'SIR: As one ufthe Oldest detectives ofthe
Secret Service Department under Colonel H
{. Whitley, have unusual facilities for throw
ing light on some Of the doings of the present
Administration, and am willing to make use
of the same for proper consideration. These
doings include soEle already notorious, though
only partly exposed, scandals, and also the dis
position made Of what is generally called the
Ku-klux funds of the Department Of Justice as
far as the disbursement of that fund is con-
cerned, provided, however, that the utmost
secrecy is maintained concerning everything
and anything that may do in the matter until
the time strives for me 10 appear publicly.
"'On receiving 4 suitable offer shall be ready
to further communicate with yourself or the
Hon. B. G. Caulfeld, or any responsible party
whom you may see fit to designate.
90 Most respectfully, A. B. NJ
"A prominent official, with whom Mr.. Kerr
has consulted in regard 10 the matter, has ex-
pressed bis opinion that one of the already
notorious, though partly exposed, scandals,
referred TO in the letter, concerns the Harring-
ton safe burglary outrage, the whole truth in
regard to which has never yet come to light" "
The attention of the Speaker having been
called TO this letter by the party supposed
to be designated by the initials "a, B. N I"
attached to it, he denied most emphatically
ever having received any such letter at all
At the same time he expressed willing
ness TO receive any information which "a.
B. N" might have to communicate. The
latter rejoined that he not only had no
such information as the letter indicated,
but that he had never written or author
lied any such letter to be written in his
behalf Mr.. Kerr was quite indignant at
the use which had been made of his name
in the matter, ard proposes to ascertain, if
possible, who this Occasional of the
World is. He appears to be quite well
aware, if the World is not, that lying will
not Sustain his party. but will inevitably
iDjure it by the reactionary influence that
Is sure to follow exposure. A case is very
bad which needs the assistance of forgery
National Republican., 1876-01-10

md lies at this early stage of the session.
The World named fifty one points for in
vestigation not long since, and boosted that
it could point out the evidence to substan-
tiate them all. If this is sample of its
National Republican., 1876-01-10

TITS A PITY that Judge Kelley cannot
find time to go and demonstrate to the
workingmen of New York that due-bills,
interconvertIble into long notes at half
legal rates of interest, are better currency
than gold or silver or their equivalent.
Such mathematical genius should never
hide its light under bushel
National Republican., 1876-01-10

THE DAY is near at hand when the share
holders of the Washington and George
town Railway will determine between
Chatham street and District management;
between no dividends and dilapidated
road with dirty cars and careless and i'm
pudent employees and the present efficient
stock an1 lorce. Let the judgment be
given with q uncertain voice.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
MONDAY MoRNING::::::::JANUA 10 1876.

THE ex Confederate Democrats in the
House will have an opportunity to-day to
give evidence of their renewed patriotism
by voting for the Centennial appropriation.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

THE gATIOY4L REPUBLICAN, HAS 4
LARGER CTRCUL4 TTOE THAN ANY OTHER
MORNING PAPER IN TBE DISTRICT oF CO.
LUABLA.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

Texas proposes to send seven-inch cent?
pede to the Centennial, and If she will only
look up four-pound tarantula to accompany
IL the prettiest brsce of birds will be found in
the Texas division.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
MINOR TOPICS.

Congressman Rea opposes any further con-
traction of the currency, but he doesn't give
his Reasons for the opposition which he has
made so pronounced.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

While the Prince of Wales and party were
out on hare hunt, near Lucknow, Saturday,
Lord Darlington fell and broke his collar bone.
1t will be out of Lucknow for some time.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

Nevada is rapidly taking her position as one
of the leading States in the Union. She sends
us remarkably good Senators, and astonishes
the world by producing fifty millions of gold
out of the ninety millions secured in this coun-
try last year. California can now transfer her
title of "Golden State" to Nevada with the
utmost propriety and good taste.>
National Republican., 1876-01-10

The Chicago Times advises all handsome
young men to secure ferocious bull dogs for
personal protection during leap year. We
have pack armed to the teeth with bristling
hair and stump tails. ... -... -.. .... ... r.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

THE NATIONAL KPUBLIcAN.i is published every
morning Sunday excepted at the southwest cor
ner OF Thirteen b street and Pennsylvania avenne,
and is furnished subscribers (by carriers AZ my
cents per month.
Mail subscribers, postage paid, $50 per year;
sioo for si1 months, and g.. 90 for three months.
Terms invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING
Twenty-Five cents per line. Advertisements uu-
der the head OF ''For Sale or Rent" "WSnted,"
ELost and Found, - and "Personal, " twelve and
o half cents per line.
~ All communications, whether on business or
for publication, should he addressed to WIN. j.
MURTAGH, Proprietor, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington. d. c.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
HOUSES.

800 MASS SAOHUSETTS AVENUE,
OAH between Sixth and Seventh ttreetS.-
For rent, q siX-room house, water and gas. 80
Apply At 239 New Jersey avenue, near Baltl- s.i
more and Ohio railroad depot. Ja7-3t. sS'e-s
ENOR RENT-TWO EIGHTROOM BRICK
II Houses on 5, between Twelfth and Thir--x
teenIh streets northwest: so. i.I
GATCHEL & WILSON. s"1
ja6-3t Corner Eleventh and stS. s&zds
O0S X STREET NORTHWEST - FOR
ccc rent. Ten rooms, and all the IN 9d--x
ern conveni6 noes; price. SIS; or all except :.sI
the upper story for $50, in advance. ~
GATCHEL 4 WILSON, dsesS
ja6-3t Corner Eleventh and SITS,
ENOR RENT-FURNISHED HOUSE, COR.
l. ner of Four teenth street and Massachu-
setts avenue; late residence OF General X. G. ssi
Scbenek. Apply to +. b. MCGUIRE, No. 1896 81 Y
+ street. ja5-Im Ss-S
Q8A STREET-FOR RENT, LARGE-.
oOt Furnished HOUSE. ssssa
Apply to Il. B. Meg UIRE, a.
ja6-ThSTu6t' 1896 street. A.<s
National Republican., 1876-01-10

The most mournful expression that ever
passes over the heaven-erected face of man is
the one that Immediately follows his sitting
down on plug hat in church after standing
through long prayer. 8, ..s- -. .-
National Republican., 1876-01-10

A letter from the estimsble wife Of Gen.
Geo. II. Thomas denies the report that her
National Republican., 1876-01-10

b When Jimmie Blanchard, the massive liar
and admirable impersonator of Charley Ross,
reached home, his mother gathered up his lit
tie waistcoat, and, taking him into the nur-
sery, spread him quietly over her knee and
gave him five or six to "grow on"
National Republican., 1876-01-10

husband, at the opening of the rebellion,
sought commission in the Southern army.
He was the grandest patriot and hero of the
strife. He never faltered and never failed.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

SO much has been said about lightning
striking the crooked-whisky men in Chicago
that the distilleries are surrounded by light
niug-rod agents, each pleading the particular
virtue of his own material.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

~sAMARITAN NERVINE. THE
conyulslons, spasns, st. Vitus dance and all ner-
vous diseases; the only known positive remedy for
epileptic fits. II mas been tested by thousands,
and has never been known to fall in single case.
Trial package free: Enclose stamp for circular,
giving eyidence Of cures. Address, DR.. s. A.
h~VEGETINE, PERUVIAN SYRUP
~ and all other tonics and blood purifiers,
Humphreys Specifics ana Witch Hazel, at the
Temple Drug store. noo-tf
HJe REMEMBER JUsTH's OLD
- STAND, He pays for secondhand Cloth
he always has, al 6lg ID street, between Sixth and
seventh streets northwest. Note by mail prompt
ly attended to. sepll-tf
el~LUNG aNDCHEsT PROTECTORS.
rs Hale's Honey and Tar, Bulls Syrup, Bal
sans, Enpectorants and all cough remedies, at
Temple Drug store. noG-tf
Hc DALLEY'R, TRASK'S AND
~ other olntments, Gordshells, CarbolIc,
Russia and all other salves, at Coughlin's Temple
Drug Store. nos-tf
~wILBOR'S, DE JOHNS. MOL.
Caswell's and other Cod Liver OiIs, at Cough,
Inns Temple Drug Store. noS-tf
~BOILING.HOr OR ICE-COLD
~ TEA, COFFEE ANO CHOCOLATE,
PURE AND FRAGRANT,
Mf1burn's Unriva1led Soda,
1929 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
oct30-tf Near Wilard's Hotel.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

We found an old man quietly snoozing on
the pavement last evening, and, tickling him
gently under the ear, inquired: "What are
you doing in idleness all the night long 2"
and he stood on his elbow and made the re-
tort, "It'sleap year, don't 1t ?" aud went back
into the arms of Morpheus, with smile in
which inebriacy predominated.
National Republican., 1876-01-10

Germany, that Gothic tongue, is preparing
to absorb Belgium, and also appears to have
great taste for one of the West India prov
inces. st. Thomas is at present closely
scanned as the objective point.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
LOST AND FOUND.

S10 0REWARD.-LOST OR STOLEN, ON
@1O the 18th instant, one large brown pap.r
ENVELOPE, containing papers OF no value ex-
cept to the owner; also Physicians POCKET
RECORD for 1875. The above reward will be paid
on return to the ChrORicis office. dc2l-tf
National Republican., 1876-01-10

"a u II Il N l.
= BRICK 1ccRRfNssHHR; RhsfbEscr, -
eR5 St, No. No; EssI II Sas order, esa,.Ining
wash-stands, furnace. range, &C. Rent sl65.66
per m0hEfi TRE an .:sToGKroN SECRETION MANSION"
on the west side q Lafayette Square, formerly oc-
% fO0ns IeDi siss . PEI mshih 5dS "a adFaaSee. Twelve
ANskT HRHish BRfGk H6HUsE,
foom Nc" .: I Pfft s.,
OA'n-f00n' 'ehs BEfcR sii Psf H|Tss. TTpss
eUd E m ST. Sh @ mot and
tanning eleven roo ms, with modern improvements.
-eH The NEW BRICK RESIDENCE,
iIaInIng eleven rooms, in ane order throughout.
s." w HE G%usrRy RESIDENCE
anti near s Te6fois fark mn with large grounds, %
stable and gardeRBR BRIeK eg1t sSTsEi NJ PSF month.
No. s19 Delaware avenue, within one square of
the Capitol, containing eleven rooms. Kent SO
THE UPPER PORTION
SS;S Sf,S st; n. e., containing eight rooms: One
The other half Is now occupied by desirable
THE HANDSOME OFFICE ROOM
In rear 10 Of our Re1i Estate ONCE; The room is
ias-st '''''' ~ FITCH, FOX & CO.
EOR RENT-A NEW TEN.ROoM
Il pressed-brick houEe, all modern improye--o.
menis, near the Capitol. so per month. APP s.H
Ma Ri avenue, East Capitol Hin. jsn5WFM-st' L.
1901 STREET NORTHWEST--.
lGZl FOR RENT-The residence Of ;ssH
ME- GeneISl Ea F.. sSsmsn, San, completely far L.
ELEGANT FURNISHED HOUSE, "A /
frst-ciass neIghborhood. one squsrejfrom the n
residence OF Judge Bradley, OF United States ~
cecapsd sna Ss
now Minister 10 France. The house has ten rooms,
four by windows, conservatory hlled with now
T 5 IS ioTI eessetIH farpshed tbnourhoIs Tenss
tion and heating apparatus new and perfect. Horse
cars run past the house direct to the Capitol and
s sr.es sae NJ w. acorner q PRis PiTst IS s.reet
10OLs MASSACHUSETTS, AVE N. W.
lOOO For Rent-Containing fourteen -S
rooms large saloon psflors: bstn,Ioon' eel eel
t1.x &g; iocs,es Iei ,noSarn
and Is especially suitable for a member n Con-
gIess or any one desiring to entertain during the
% winter: Ipguire Of JAMES W. BARKEks ts,ile ilGs
EyOR RENT-ELEGANr DOUBLE HOUSE,
L seuthesst corner and Fourth streets. -rsS
now occupied by senator A. A. sargent: 10 III
Also, No. SOS Fifth street, between E and +, G.2
opposite judiciary Square; eliglbly located; mod
e n improvements; containing q II rooms, CELLARS
Room ], Intelligencer Building,
desl-tf Northwest corner Seventh and D SIS.
LNOR RENT OR E-"EDGEWOOD,'s
II the elegant suburban residence Of the late -<S
teen rooms, and every modern convenience; E
house. barn, &C. This Is one Of the handsomest sa-
let to q responsible private hmily only. For terms
and permit to gee the premises, apply to WIN. NC
NEIR, Real Estate Agent, 500 Seventh street y.
National Republican., 1876-01-10
FOR SALE OR RENT.

N~NO%ON~OOOO~O|IN~~O%N O%N@NON~O-N%%~NO-OO[N
TOR SALE OR RENT.-NEW THREE
Il STORY and basement brOwn-stone front es
bay-windOw dwelling, twelve rooms hot and !..'
cold wa'er, all modern improvements, for i'll
nished in very best style; good stable with ese.s
water and gas. Terms very reasonable. On Fifth,
street southeast, one block II either line
of cars. Z. T. BOWN, 42i b street southeast.
Also, one two-story aud attic frame house, nine
rooms, water, gas and bath. East Capitol street
Desirable place. Large yard and frait-
Z. T. BOWN, 81 street southeast.
Also, for sale. one splendIdly-located vacant lot
on East Capitol street, corner OF Eighth. Money
in this.
ja:6t E. T. BOwN, 421 street southeast.
EOR SALE OR RENT. ON GEORGETOWN
II HEIGHTS.-The residence OF the late Morris
Adler, ESQ.,; brick house, with fourteen rooms,
kitchen and pantry; one acre OF ground. Rent,
f5oper month: Apply to W. II. DOUGAL, corner
Road and High streets. oc30-tf
National Republican., 1876-01-10

kS HOLDERS of the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company, for the election of
directors, will be held at the office of the company,
corner of First street west and Pennsylvania ave,
1876.
The polls will be opened at II m., and closed at 2
D. m.
Transfer books will be closed on the 10th of jan
uary, 1876, and opened January l3, 1876.
II. HURT, President.
c. NJ. KoONES, Secretary. de23-t
National Republican., 1876-01-10

EOR SALE-HOUSES FOR $4,000, $4,000,
E,SO6. lSS sscSo, sIeS $50, 's ss.SSo. ,SSS, -
Well located and on easy terms. 81
oc7-tf z. j. SWEET, 6ll seventh street. <---
EOR SALE - HORSE, BUGGY AND
= Harness, in first. rate order. Horse
Is kind, will stand without hitching, 0<
and is fast road b horse; rs j Ip9gIre gu stNE$o
Be2S-n II Eighth street. ISSSEsA~
National Republican., 1876-01-10
EDUCATIONAL,

A LNW1oK sEIINAEf IhDhEsi FOR YOUNG
Address the Misses TYSON, CONTEES p. o.,
Prince Georges County, Md. ee29 Pm
u FOR FLOwERSi
Manufactures and sold by
Madame n. E. B. Cary.
Teacher OF Wax Work in all its branches.
liberal discount made to teachers and the trade
generally. No. sM Fourteenth street northwest,
between and streets, Washington, ID. e.
oc2O-6m
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-04
Local BrevIties.
FuTs-Webb
Get hats of DubelI, Of course.


Get hats of Dubell, of course.
Cloak-making by Mrs. Day, sl9 Market st.
There is millions in it, at Adair's, 4th and
King.
This evening, the Friends Lyceum discusses
George Eliot.
Mlnce pie is in season, and r. Ii. Jones'
make is the best, for sa by all grocers.
No. Q2l Market street is Fenesseys boot and
shoe store; great bargains and no mistake.
Court "takes in again, to-day. The busi-
ness will be civll-as If that which preceded
was uncivil.
Those ladies whose feet are a little tender,
ought to get measured work, of Murray 4
Bro, 1O7 w. Second street.
Stop at 11s Market street and see Mrs.
Henze's magnificent Christmas tree Christ
mas tree ornaments for sale.
Worrells show windows, in the Masonic
Temple, are arranaed with taste, and looked
especially handsome on saturday evening.
Before ordering winter suit for your boys
see Boil, at I'd and Market Streets Great bar
gains In boys garments to be had Just now.
We Call attention to Mrs CLARK IS lecture be-
fore the Friends Ly eeum tomorrow evening.
Members and their friends are desired to he
present and make full house.
The Grand Central Hotel, New York, was
the first leading hotel TO reduce and schedule
its rates according % the location of its rooms
1t now charges $2.5o and So 20 per day.
Nobody should 20 TO chorch, or public meet
ing, hacking away and disturbing the preacher
or orator with their cough. Use DIR Duirs
Cough Syrup at once, 1t only costs % cents a
bottle.
1t is an absolute and admitted fact among
| gentlemen, that Gouert n Co. merchant tail.
| ors, understand the art of making neat and
IasteIul clothing to perfection. and that they
Keep good line of material for garments for
| the season.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-04
FIFTH EDITION.
The Meeting OF Congress.

ORGANIZATION OF BOTH HoUsEs-RANpALI
ELEoTED sPEAKER-AoTIoN IN The SEN
ATE.
Associated Fress Telegram.
WASHINGTON, Dec. .4.-The House of REP.
resentatives convened at noon to day.
An immense crowd of spectators thronged
the galleries.
Samuel J. Randall was elected Speaker, re.
ceiving 161 votes out of GAG. Gen. Jas, A.
Garfield received the Republican vote.
The Senate convened at noon. The in
terest in the opening of this body, was not
so marked as that in the House.
When the Senate re-assembled after re.
CESS, Mr.. Edmunds submitted a lengthy re-
solution instructing the Committee on
Privileges and Elections when appointed to
inquire whether in the recent election in
South Carolina, Louisiana and Florida. the
right of any citizen to vote has been denied
or abridged, and also as to the eligibility of
electors, which was read and ordered to be
printed and lie on the table. Mr.. Ingalls,,
. (Kan. submitted joint resolution recon-
mending that a convention be held at Col
umbus, Ohio, in May next, to revise and
amend the constitution of the United
States. Ordered to be printed and lie on
the table. The Senate then, at 1.2O p. m.
on motion of Mr. Wright, adjourned until
tonight.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-04
wedding in mtIl Greek .

THANKsaIvING EVENING oEREMoNY-A
LARGE COMPANY THE PRESENTS, &c.
A correspondent writes us On last
Thursday evening, about hundred guests
gathered at the house of Mr.. James Denni-
son,of Mill Creek Hd., to witness the we'd
ding of his eldest daughter, Miss Lydia, to
Mr.. Calvin Derrickson. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. G. W. Burke, and the
affair throughout was unique and highly
interesting. The bride was faultlessly at
tired in white, as was also the maid of
honor, Miss Ewing, of Philadelphia. The
groom and his groomsman, Mr.. John Peach,
were becomingly attired in conventional
black, and stood the ordeal with stole cool
ness. After the celebration of the bans,
the guests were invited to the dining
rooms, whore a sumptuous Thanksgiving
supper awaited them The intermediate
and subsequent moments were filled in
with flashes of wit and resultant outbursts
of laughter until solid midnight had passed,
when the delighted guests took their re-
luctant leave.
Among the bridal presents we counted a
beautiful silver ice pitcher silver fruit
stand with Bohemian glaes, silver fruit bas-
ket, silver sugar bowl, silver napkin rings,
an elegant bouquet stand, besides many
useful Notwithstanding a clothes-line
with set OF clothes-pins.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1876-12-04
Christians items.
REV. MR.. cooMBE's TEMPERANCE 1EoruREs-
THANKsGlvING-Hoa KILLING, &c,
Correspondence of the Co,,,nserninl.

REV. MR.. oooWBE's TEMPERANCE LECTURES
THANKsGlvING-Hoa KILLING, &c.
Correspondence of the Commercial.
CHRIsT1ANA, DEL, Dec 4-On Thanks
giving night, and the night following, Rev.
P. Coombe delivered in our village two lee.
lures in the interest Of temperance reform
in the State. The first showed what has
already been done, and the second pictured
the advantages of Local Option. The lee
lures were listened TO by comparatively
few, owing to the cold snap and other less
plausible excuses. Several consented 10
canvass the community with Local Option
petitions.
Thanksgiving passed off as quietly as was
expected. We had very little drinking,
some cunning and should have held ap-
propriate union religious services in the
Presbyterian church with the Methodist
parson to oficiste, but for the advent of
Mr.. Coombe. Not much thanksgiving eat
ing this time, both money and turkeys find
ing more congenial quarters. "Bad to be
poor, but worse to be rich" yet some of us
would like to try the latter.
Hog butchering has come and gone, yery
largely, and our joints are limbered. Those
VIM had not, have been remembered by
sntne who had, hence all are in better
spirits. Times continue dull, duller, dull
est.