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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
CATARRHAL
POISON.

In the morning you arise with dull, heavy feel
ing about the head and extreme at the stoni
ach you can eat nothing with a relish, to work is
task, as You have that dull pain and sense OF op
preston which demonstrates the fact that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Mr.. J. F. Bartlett. who recently dropped his
wallet, containing fifty dollars, has had the same
returned to him. lie dropped it on the cars, and
it was found by the conductor on the train be-
tween Lewiston and Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Republican Convention

Columbia, September ID. In the republican
convention, Gov. Oh ,mberlsin was nominated on
the first ballot. The vote stood Chamberlain
IS, Dunn 81 Corbin 2, Elliot l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Local ann State Mems.

The next session Of the Governor and Council
ill be held on Tuesday, the 10th inst.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The friends of Mr. j. F. Bartlett, of this city.
who lost his pocket book containing fifty dollars,
on the cars, the other day, have contributed to
make up the loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Aid for Sufferers.

Augusta, September Is. The citizens contrib
uted $1,000 to-day for the Savannah sufferers
There will be additional subscriptions tomorrow
The city council contributed $50 per day durin,
the epidemic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
For Sale or Rent.

4 NICE house with carriage house, stable and
~ gard n com ected. AI-o h cosey rent for a
small family, which Can be had ny apo wing To
L. &. GRANT,
septic eodl Court street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The noted horse "Smug gler' is to trot against
time on the Oakland Park, Gardiner, to-day. See
the advertisement The presence Ct this noted
horse will attract a crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Tjhb

In Farmin1to 10Th inst, Dannie d son OF 4.
III. tni Hannah f. Ala us, n sed Il months days.
In Truckee. Cal 26th nit Harrison Dagg, It,
formerly OF Industry, aged 80 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Mr.. w. H. Carr Of Mt. Vernon, had a valuable
COW stolen from his pasture the other night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Weather Probabilities for To.Dav

For the New England and the Middle States,
stationary or rising barometer, northwest to north
east winds, cooler, clear or partly cloudy weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The Ellsworth American says: "On Sunday
last at noon-day, star was plainly discerned in
the heavens, by hundreds of our citizens. Re
publicsns called it the star of promise, and better
than they knew, has il fulfilled its mission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The Jay Agricultural Society will hold their an
nual show anl fair at Jay Hill, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. p AMI %. Address by Hon.
John L. Swasey of Canton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.
EVENING REPORT.

New York, Sept. u, 1913.
Money WAS easy ttlksa- per cent. on call For.
eign exchange dali at ts2leaisik Tor bankers long
and 4S a4c3 tor dema d. Gold opened at llOt
and closed at 10. Loans and -. per cent
tust@,ns receipts, $4,000 Treasury dsbursed
IN silver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Rev. Mr.. Whitmarsh of East Winthrop, will
preach at the First Baptist church tomorrow fore
noon, his subject being the distinctive doctrines
held by the Baptis,s as a denomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

a vote taken among the students of the
Western Normal School, Monday, and resulted as
follows: Conner, 1903; Talbot, II. Six pupils
were absent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Rev. MIR. Curtis will occupy his pulpit to-mor-
row for the first time since his vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
NORTH CAROLINA.
e ntributions.

wilmington, S ptember Is. The Charleston
contributors Tor Savannah exceed $1,000, beside
$1,000 contributed by the city government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The Rangely Agricultural Society will hold
its Show and Fair at Rangely, on Tuesday and
"Wednesday, Sept. l9.h and goth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Cincinnati Produce Market.

- Cincinnati. Sept. Is. ls6
POkK-s17 00sl7 as.
LARD-steam l0kali-. kettle, 12al2k.
BULK AIS-shonlders d, elear rib sIdts
Std-; clear sides aka.
BACOS--shoulders 7ka1X; clear rib sidcr 10
q; clear sides al0k,
WHISKEY-lO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The receipts of the State Fair this year were
less than last year. 1t is thought they will be
about $4,000; the expenses somewhat larger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
LOCAL AND BUSINESS NOTICES.

OYSTERS Dealers in and consumers Of these
delicious bvalves are referred to the card Of tht
well-known finn of r. Il. IIiggings & Co., 10.
ton, in our paper to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
CALIFORNIA.


San Francisco, September Is. A seventh as
sessment Of 10 per cent. has been levied on the
stock of the bank of California.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Mr.. G. L. Dodd is now in the city for the pun
pose Of attending to the tuning of pianos.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The recent graduates of the Normal School in
Pennington, Miss Adde F. Hayden of Raymond.
and Mr.. J. A. Greene of Waterford, are &C.
cupying prom ncnt positions in that place. The
former is one of the assistant teachers at the
Normal School, the latter assistant teacher at the
Abbott Family school at Little Blue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
MEN AND WOMEN,
Mothers ! Mothers |!

We beg OF you do OF give your little ones Worm
Medicine when they complain o: being stu fed up "
No, moi they have what il far worse and more dam
gerous than myriad of worms. They have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

P.of Barbour will preach to morrow at the
Granite Church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Hon. Warren Johnson, State Superintendent of
Common Schools, having been chosen Superin-
tend, nj OF Schools for the city of Newton, Mass,
will accept that position and resign the Office of
State Superintendent. Mr.. johnson has for more
than eight years been at the head Of the educa-
tional department of the State has brought the
schools up 10 their present satisfactory condition,
laboiirg with ability and enthusiasm. and the
friends of education here will regret that he is to
erAl n AIRY al NcMtnn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16


:, - In, tAmSAr a
AMOR fi.. Ks l.
GETZE'S
= e,5.A fl IA Ps-i9s 0rr1a
Az >-nts, raa Prsc<. s2sG.
= -. gAiKER PE4ss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The Bible says there is a tr,e to laugh, but We
don't see it Just now Belfsss Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
INFANTILE CATARRH.

Which, when neglected, and their bodies placed
in horizontal position leads very oren to hat is
known as sudden Group which, in nine cases out
OF ten, cannot be cnrep. and you behold your loved
one die before your eyes. Mothers, always keep
ON hand IA box OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Bright eyes, regular features and grace full
figure fail to produce their due effect if the com
plexion is defaced with pmples or botches or the
skin is rough or harsh. To remedy these defects
use Glenn's sulphur Soap. Ilill's Hair by re-
stores the tinge of youth to gray locks.
seu2 fNMi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

Work.has been commenced rebuilding on the
site of the steam Single m i'll recently destroyed
by fire in Fairfield VIII ca is to be completed No
,ember let next. Machinery for the manufac-
turc of tubs and rails is TO he put into the new
mill in addition TO the single machinery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Boston stock List.

Boston, Sept. Is, 1878
Isales at the Brokers' Bosrd.l
Eastern Railroad 6saS4
Boston a Maine railroad aka
oltl0nd. saco & Porte mouth 55a-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
RHODE ISLAND.
Cutting ARRAY.

Providence. SEPTEMBER Is. During a quarrel
in ST. BILE at Newport, at II O'Clock last night,
John Melville, recently from Boston, ser-
ou>ly, perhaps fatally, cut with razor by James
Connuri. Cunnors fled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
REDER'S
German Snuff !

For sale everywh here. Price, only IS cents.
SMITH, DOULIrrLE & SMITH, 20 fremont
ST., Boston, agents for the U. s. aprl9 6ml9
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16

The Junior class of Bates College have elected
the following officers. President, J. O. A lsms
Vice President, NJ. Adams Secretary, NJ. F. Dag
get; Treasurer, Z. V. Scfibner; Orator. c. +.
Pes.ley; Poet, c. Z. Hussey; Historian, j. W.
IIutchins; Prophet +. o. BARTLETT Odist. A. NJ.
Fllgg Toast Master, F. Bartlett; Chaplain, A.
Gc,chcll; Executive Committee, F. II. Briggs. Is.
:. Hurd, II. A. Rlndlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Bleachery Burr ed.

The State Island bleschery and dye works in
thi: city. owned by Adams 4 Bdtterworth. we've
bufnt d this forenoon, involving loss to Mes,rs.
A. 4 b. of about 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-16
Accident.

Woodyile, September 10. While the wreck
train was going TO clear the wreck at Passumpsic
tins afternoon, diaw bar pulled out of the cars
sticking into the sleepers and dumping the car
with about 20 men it. Strange to say, none of
them were injured. The wreck is cleared and at
midnight trains were running through about on
time.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

ANOTHER OF THE PRoDIarKs.-The
Boston Herald says that tho town Of
Buxbury, Mass, boasts, with others,
OF smart old people, and, rs IN c4-
ample, points to Capt. John South
worth, who turned ninety -four years
on tho 2nd day Of Jnnuary last
Among the remarkable incidents Of
his hfo arc mentioned tho facts that
nc has never needed the services Of
II physician docs not know the
taste Of tobacco has no bad habits !:
reads the finest print without glass
cs; can walk long distances without
oven the aid Of cane, and is gcncr
ally i'll excellent health, taking caro-
cnch season Of q good sized gardon.
When at the age Of ninety, ho one
morning started nt o'clock for the
shore, Il long distance from his
house. carrying II sail, two guns and
q bucket on his shoulders. and from
thence went alone in his Nory on u
iiHi'n% trip He reached his home
again 1T o'clock That evening, with
twenty large fish, rs the result Of his
cXcnrHCn, and the next day felt no
(aliSuo thorcfrom. Tic old gcntlc-
man, from present appearances, is
good for tho century he has SO near
ly completed.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15
Office Of County Commissioners
WIESsBoRo, S. G., Fob. 1G. 1876


a IL persons holding claims against
IL tho County of Fairfield, contracted
prior to October 3 !st, 1874, nre notified to
hand in scnled bids fora settlement of their
claims, said bids setting forth what dis-'
count tho holders will allow in settlement.
Such bids as arc received within thirty
days from date will be opened ut tho expi-
ration of TINT time and checks drawn on
tho county treasurer in favor Of those who
may offer the lnrgest rato of discount. Tho
plan OF settlement of tho past indebted.
ness OF tho county. above specified, il re-
quired Of and lnndo obligatory upon the
county 'mmissionors by joint resolu-
ton ofthe general assembly of this state,
approved March 10th, 1875, which nu.
thorizos the county commissioners of
Clarond"n and Fairfield Counties to levv
and collect aspcri"l tnx to pay past in
debtrdncss Of said counties, and to reru-
late tho manner of disbursing tho sane.
HENRY JACOB,
Chairman of the Board
ofC. 9. Of r. g.
fob lG-.1m
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15
"No !" they chorusscd.

Tho man thought no would save
what vas loft He sprang at the
c!othcslino. Tc caught the flying
nook at the end with both hands,
and the next instant, before the
terrified eyes Of his shrieking wife
and daughter, he was jcrked in
through the hole in the iron box,
II qnivcring mass Of boncless flesh,
wbilc his glistcning skeleton fell
rattling upon the porch.
They gathered his framework of
the porch, and unlocked tho box
and drew out his covering. lie was
not dead, so deftly and quickly had
hc been removed from his frame,
work. They sent for the doctors,
but their skill could not avail to got
tl,o man together again, and now he
sits, LIMP and bonclcss, in q high
backed easy chair, smiling sadly at
his grimning Skeleton which sits
i'll chair on the opposite side of
the store, grinning sociably ut his
counterpart, and rattling horribly
every time IL crosses It's hony legs,
or scratches the top Of lis glistcn
ing hcad with its ga'mt, ncshIcss
fingers. And thus That poor man
will have to drag out n dual exist
cnco until death comes to both of
him. 1t is painful, expensive life,
for the skeleton cats just as much
as tho flesh, and the flesh has taken
to smoking ten cent cigars and the
skeleton can't sleep II wink unless
1T has big hot whiskcy every night
ut bedtime. And I'LL this is the
result Of wicked carclcssncss.
What dreadful, dreadful warming
it is to those neglcctful women who
lcavo the clothes lines stretched
across tho yard in. cvory direction
after night
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15
Notice to Road District Oyarsccrs
OFFICE OF CorSTY CnMNE.sIoNEEs,
NlnnSnuro, $. G. March 4th, 1876.

OFFICE OF CorHTY CnMME,s1oNEEs,
Ninnsnuro, $. G March 4th, 1876.
VOu arc hereby notified and required
l. t. or lcr ont for three DAYS worx.
before tho LIST of Mny next, on the public
highways, all ublc-bodio,l male PERSONS
between tho ages Of eighteen and forty
five years. Oversecrs will be held to a
strict accountability for al negligence in
the working of the roads, for the idling of
road hands, and for tho timo required for
work boing wasted and irittcd way, in cnse
such negligence or romisSness is not re-
ported to this Office. All public hixhwsyn
must be cleared ont tn tho lawful width,
md properly ditchcd and drnined. You
will also report 10 this Office MI persons
obstrncting the publ: roarls. either by
throwing therein brushes and rails, or in
any other manner whutsnevor.
HENRY JACOB,
JIA1ES II. HARVEY,
CARTER beatty,
County Commissioners for
mch 8~x4 Fairfield County.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.

GIVEN We nro giving $6J Sewing
Machines, hunting case wa CHI
rrrr cs, velvet vests. and hlnck silk
+ Il e T. dresses, free with onr Green
back pack"ges Send to Inventors Union
173 Greenwich street Now York.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

1000 AGENTS, teachers, stud ents, men
ana women, wanted to soil CENTENNIAL
GAZEETrER of tho U. S. Shows grand
rosuts Of 100 years progress. A whole
library-Bosion Gtote. Not a luxury, bat II
ncccssit ty-jn'er- Occnn. Best selling Book
published, want general agent in every
City Of 10, 600. Address q McCURDY i
Co. Philadelphia Pa.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

AGENTS Medals and Diplomas award
,"n " do'''. cd. for H0lmnn's new PIC
TORIAL BIBLES, 1900 Illus
WANTED. }. trations. Address for new
circulars, Al HOLMAN & CO., $50 Arch
street, Philadelphia.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

The Japanese government is said
to hnvo adopted q singular but
effective method for extending a
Lnowlclsr Of the Arabic numerals
with ihr English names they nrc
printcl in tabular form on CLOTH,
which is sold at 4 low price to the
pc%"antry.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

y correspondent asks What
wood is best for winter use 2 Yom
nrl%hb"rs wood is protty good, il
kept IN Il dry place.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15
K. w. PHILLIPS
DEALER IN

NNuRNlTURE. Parlor Brackets and
l. Picture Frames, for design and
"ofk'h"hSn1P' uneIunllcd. Remcm-
per my prices nre beyond competition for
tho samo quality of goods.
A NEW SUPPLY
OF Rustic Window Shades, low in price,
onIaole, cohvGhien', that never get ont Of
order and will last longer than any othrr
Shade. Mattresses, Pictures, Hat. .Racts
Mirrorsand Lumber for sale. 1''''."''
REPAIRING
furniture neatly repaired Mt moderate
prices Special attention given to tbe lin,
dcrtaker's Department. | keen on bnnd a
full supply of Cases and Wood Coflihs, :"
Ny TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH,
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15


a beautiful ';cvcn-inch ccntipe,lo
viii be enc os TcXas' contributions
to the centennial
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

)sYCHoNANCY or Soul CEAhMING." +"
Il How either ss1 may fns.inntc
md gnin the lc1e and affections Of any
person they choose instantly. This sim
pie, mental nc9uir"mcn, all Gnu posa"ss
free. by mail for 25r, together with q
mnrringc guide, Egypri"n Ornclc. ,rcams,
in's TO Ladies. Wedding Nigh, SHIRT,
SO. queer book Address r. WILL
Li AM & CO., Pubs Philn Pa.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

In 1852, 100000 of the surplus of
the Great London Exhibition of tho
preceding yoar was invested in
twenty acres Of land ut Konsington-
gore. Not long ago less thm two
acres of this land sold for :tlO3, ,0OO
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

Tho dullnc9s of trade leads tho
Now Bcford CLASSY Mercury to ro-
mark Zen mills unllo Il rcnt----but
not any ten mills in this section.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

The summer resort hotels will Ill
open u month earlier than usual This
year ia consequence Of tho ccnton-
NAL
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

'Romomhcr." said n trading Quaker
to his son, sin making thy way into
the world, Il spoonful Of oil will 60
farther than quart Of vinegar"
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

During leap year cvcry woman
has M inalicnablc right 10 make lovo
and tho fire in The morning.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

Car Load White Corn.
| Car Load Flour ~all grades
| Car Load Boltcd Meal.
W hite and Smoked Bacon and
Shoulders.
Rio and Java Coflee-"green
and roasted"
New Orleans and Cornnon
Syrups.
All grades Of SUGAR.
Lard in bbls., hal.-bbls., Kegs
and cans.
Genuine Durham Hmoking TO
haccO
BY
d. r. FLENNIK EN.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

a Rochester boy put his foot on
cat whilo he shot her with q re-
vol'cr. The cat did not stop to SEQ
how badly tho boy was wounded.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

There ara 2l,52G idiots in the
United States. There woro 24,527,
but Sergeant Batos is in Canada
now.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1876-03-15

The first fruits of lcap year shine
forth i'll the caso Of I'cllo Harper of
Paramount, West Virginia, who shot
u man because Ee refused hcr cfrur
Of mnrri,ro
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-23

repeat. 1t is. therefore, no surprise that
prominent Southern leaders should take the
conciliatory position they do in the present
emergency of their party, and in doing so
incur the displeasure of "the party" lead
ers. AS the latter are now doing, they may
declare war upon Hill, of Georgia, on &C.
count of his temperate" attitude politi-
cally. They may seek to defeat his SEN
atorial aspirations, but they still find that
he does not yield a single conviction upon
the Presidential problem, that if Governor
Hayes is declared President he is not going
to fight ebout it. nor in his opinion would
his people. Whatever then, "the reor-
ganized Knights of the Golden Circle -
may, under the inspiration of Tilden, Ran,
dali and Company attempt in Southern In
diana, or elsewhere in the shape of organ
lied resistance to the Inauguration of Gov.
Hayes, will be seasonably met by the
silent man at Washington, whom the pa
triotism and common sense of the masses
of the American people, irrespective of
party, will sustain, in preserving, at all
hazards, peace and good order throughout
our entire National domain.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-23

just as we'll In this matter of toys, as in
everything else the world has wonderfully
advanced. Instead of the old iack-kni
used by Mr.. Noah to make willow whistles
for the boys, the most elaborate and intri-
cate machinery has been brought into
requistion. What would the female Noah
say could she see IA modern doll, or a wooden
lady, who could walk, talk. and act as
gracefully as the average belle; and what
ecstacies of delight would her three boys
be thrown into over the sight of the won
drous chariots, gorgeous wagons, bleating
lambs. neighing chargers, aud the endless
variety of things, made with such fidelity
to nature, that are found among our Christ
mas stores. And St. Nick, too, though
ancient as the hills, is just as jolly as ever,
and keeps abreast with the times. His
pack contains full as choice a selection as
anywhere can be found. He dispenses his
gifts with such hearty good will, that we
cannot wonder that Young America has
canonized him, and heaped him all over
with honors. We hail his advent on Christ
mas morn, and pray that every little heart
in the land may be made happy by his
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-12-23

testator to relinquish his hold on the paper
until it is signed by the witnesses. He may
easily hold one corner of the paper in his
hand while the witnesses sign.
Fifth. While it may not be absolutely
necessary in all cases that the witnesses
should know the paper is a will, still it is
better they should know, and that the tes-
tator should so state in their presence. We
knew gentleman whose habit was always,
after the will was signed by the testator, to
say to him in voice loud enough to be
heard by all the witnesses, =" DO you sign
this paper as your last will and testament,
and do you desire these persons to witness
it as such?' If the testator answers, 81
dc" or "yes," then let the witnesses sign.
This little formality is not much trouble,
but in many cases it would furnish turn
ing point in favor of a will.
Sixth. No person should ever sign will
as witness unless he is satisfied that the
testator's mind is clear enough to make a
valid deed or contract.
Observance of these points will prevent
many a law suit, a consummation most
devoutly to be wished.