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National Republican., 1876-12-20

- the scarciiy o II money and the srea; demand
from US for ready cash good security, We offer
our entire stock at such extraordinary great sacri
nee as to induce all in need Of anything below emu
merated to purchase early here. All we ask Is n
fair comparison with similar goods else where TO in
ranted represented the public Is assured against
any possible risk. The second-bsnd goods are All
IN good order-the majority as god new. No
watches are offered for sale except those in perfect
order. and FULLY warranted rs good time-keepers.
One Price asked and taken from and all alike
plamonds, soil tare and in cluster, all sizes and
Iete designs. Watches, hunting open-face, in
si soha eS!d or silver eases-American, English,
nMiss ehronometers, patent levers, stem-winders,
ladies' or gentlemen's sizes. Chains solid n n
and - karat gold-all modern patterns vest opera
guard, neck and chatelain chains, Rings me hast
assortment In the city, Il and IS karat gold Brace
lets chain and band, solid gold filed every size
sets, AL kinds OF stone, cameo, coral, amethyst
pearl onyx, &C. Studs, every kind solid a and IS
sign In IA and 1s-kArat gold. Crosses solid soid
and Roman gold nned. LOckets, ladies' or gentle
men s: OF rich design. Pins, every kind, new and
second hand. Ear Rings, to match the pins or
separate. Clock%American, English or French.
bronLes, very me some very rare. Silver or Sill
xer-plated Ware, new and secondhand. Guns
English breech and muzzle-loading, 10, u and n
ggfoge: ggafege: Resolvefs, from s. : to tls, all kinds.
GIesses-opera, held, spectacles or eyeglasses.
CutIery-e nglish and American pocket-kniSes ana
razors- Canes, gold-h and q few Others
Etc. Is to be seen to be appreciated impos ible to
describe All we ask Is q fair comparison for the
similar goods to insure ready sale. Call and ex-
anime before purchasing elsewhere.
.. GOLDSTEIN q CO..
LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS
N. Z. corner Tenth and ID streets northwest.
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are now offered at the prices asked for those
made in imitation Of them by other houses
These coats are made by Washington W0rkmen
and are equal to the best custom work, and, as
before stated, are offered in competition of price
(as there can be one in styies with others of in
ferior make. A. SAKs Co., 31S Seventh street.
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Court Calendar for To-day.

CIRCUIT COURT, before Chief Justice CARTIER
25l, Morton VS.. Cammack & Ward; $50, Tyler
VS.. Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company;
2s3 O'Neale vs. Vanderburgh; 5s4. United States
VS.. Lee ct al.
EQUITY Court, before Judge Wylie.-Nos. %,
Pell VS.. Johnston; 80, Painter VS.. Drane; 81
Freedman's Savings and Trust Company VS.. Ken-
nedy; 40 Hilton VS.. Hilton.
CRIMINAL COURT before Judge MacArthur.-
Charles g. Fisher indicted for stealing papers
from the clerks office in September, 1875.
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SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR HOLIDAY
PRESENTS.
Next Friday and Saturday evenings, December
p and %, at o'clock, Messrs. Duncanson Bros,
auctioneers. will commence the sale of the entire
stock Of watches, jewelry, silver ware clocks, &C.,
contained in store No. AIS Seventh street north
west, near Odd Fellows Hall. Fixtures for sale
also. This is the stock Of Q well-known dealer
declining business.
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ULsTFRs.

overcoats at $3.50.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

E DIR. STANTON HAS REMOVED
- bis once and residence 70 No. Is3i 6 street
northwest. dee20-3ss
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DRESSING Robes at cost to close them out.
A. SAKs Co., $40 Seventh street.
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DISPENSING JUSTICE.
OVERDUE rRoAISSORY NOTES.

Suing q RaiIrosd Company for Bodily
Injuries Received -Dotngs IN the
Orphans CourtEHfils Admired 20
Probate and Record One Divorce
Granted in Equity.
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Equity Court.
Before Judge Wylie.

DlsTRIBUTING FUEDs-BILLs DIsNIssED-TEsTI-
hoNY ORDERED TO BE TAKES-DEcREE or
DIVORCE.
Gusdorf VS.. Wheeler. Decree for distribution
of funds.
otterback VS.. Mattingly. Decree dismIssing
Mcpherson Vs. Acker Order for taking testi-
mony.
National Bank of Leayenworth VS.. Smoot.
Decree pro con fesSo as to W. E. Chandler.
Thornton VS.. Campbell. Order of publication.
Kelly VS.. Hill. Order denying motion.
Colored Union Benevolent Association VS.. Dis
trict of Columbia. Demurrer allowed and bill
dismissed.
Meiler VS. Davis. Order of publication.
johnson VS.. Ripley. Order for taking deposi-
tIons.
Atlantic Insurance Company vs. Foley ct al.
Injunction refused.
Germania Fire Insurance Company VS.. Foley
ct al Injunction refused.
Wheeler VS.. Beall. Vocation of order Of De-
cember 9.
CottreI and Babcock VS.. Schriftgiesser ct al.
Evans VS.. Hoiiar Bill dismissed.
Fisher VS.. Hall. Ross Perry appointed re-
ceiver.
Lewis vs. Cook ct al. Decree for selling mort
Johnston vs. Rorde. Order substituting trus-
tee.
Randall VS.. Mexican. Commission to take tes-
timony.
Burnen vs.. Alexander. Decree appointing
new trustee.
Draper ct al. w. Burgess ct al. Order setting
aside decree pro conJeSso.
Butler vs. Bntler. Decree for divorce.
Noble VS.. Leyering ct al. Order Of ratification
nisi of sale.
CrOssweli ct al VS.. Eaton. Appointing guar
dian dd [ifem.
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must be at Chr. Ruppert's store, 4o3 Seventh
street, judging from the immense assortment of
toys, fancy goods, notions, SC, displayed there,
suitable for holiday presents. Hand knit worsted
goods and merino cloaks for children form a spe-
cial feature, sold at remarkably low figures.
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Corner Seventh and E sire,

OWING TO DEPRESSION in trade, we offer all
clothes at and below cost, previous to taking in
ventory of stock January l.
EIsRMAN Bros,
Gnrnnr Saranfh and II sfranfS
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GENTS, French kid button boots, very dressy,
re 'uced to ss: former price SO, at II. L. SrRAs-
yURGIR's, S0e-30S Seventh street.
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CHIlDREN's Sack oyercosts for a, s5, IS, s.,
$40, sl2, SIS and SIS at
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CHiLpREN'S

MEMS OvERcoATs for $3.50, $50, $40, sl2, sl5,
SIS S20 s22 SIS, s2s $50, SIS, 81. S45 and $50 at
KATZEEsTEIN's, $40 Seventh street.
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to sell our s25 oyercoats at sls, to reduce stock
prior to january. EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Of Seventh and E.
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6D's, le8. ...........-lI7A
New nves............ulH
W-4O'e, coupon. I
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ALL Our FINE OvERcoATs

OyEEcoATs SPECIALITY
at the Boys Clothing House of b. Rsblnson &
Co., e09 Pennsylvania avenue, next to Williams.
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THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIMR, for dressing
the hair. This fne pomade merits special men,
tion. Purely vegetable, its effect is to soften
and beauty. Unlike many preparations for the
hair, it cannot injure, but Is highly beneficial,
equally SO to the rich, golden-hued tresses OF
silver-streafed locks Of age. Twenty-Five and
fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your soiled
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Joven's In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bsttle.
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
Financial

WLiHJEeroH, Tuesday evening, Dec, 10,
In New York .AdaI money was dull; offered
at s. Exchange firm at4s2k Gold weak atlo71z
@1o7sk. Rates for carrying, 1851
The sub Treasury balances at New York To-.
day: Gold, PSI; currency. si2,7l6,445.
The sub Treasurer paid out on account Of inter-.
est, slo ooo for bonds, tlo5ooo. Gust receipts,
siiu.ooo.
Government bonds active and steady as the
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MARKED down

to si25, our 50 oyercoats, to reduce stock before
Januaryl. EIsENAN Bros,
Corner Of Seventh and E.
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ENGLISH walking shoes reduced to 70, at H
L. STRAsBURGER's, 800 and 3Os Seventh street.
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M Hrrrnrn

Carried-over suits and overcoats at less than
half value. EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner of Seventh and Z
GENTS fine calf boxtoe CATERS reduced to $s;
former price ~, at II. L. STRAsBURGER's, 800 and
sos Seventh street.
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EIsEMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and Z streets.
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nnHDrTTRn

LADIES French kid button boots reduced to 81
former price IS, at H. L. STRAsBuRGER's, 3)o-3oS
Seventh street.
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A few choice volumes and sets in fine bindings,
at tempting prices, on sale at ANsLIM's Anti
quarian Bookstore, F street, near the Treasury.
National Republican., 1876-12-20

NEW REFORM PARTY
in Washington-those who use the Health Lift,
at g25 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
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ScoTcH Business Suits at hfteen dollars, at
A. SAKs & Co g, 3l6 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-20

The LATEST and nobbiest is q drab fur Beaver
Sack Orereoat, handsomely cut, and fits perfect,
for go, at KATzENsTEIN's, 80 seventh street,
the only establishment in the city where they can
ha h01
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Probate Court.
Before Judge Olin.

WILLS PROVEN AND ADMITTED TO PRoBATE-LEr-
TKRs TEsTAMENTAEY YIssUED-GUARDIANs AND
ADMINISTRATORS APPOINTED.
Last will and testament Of Henry Bradley.
Last viii and testament of Jno. T. Blackford.
Admitted to probate.
Last will and testament of Thomas Bowde.
Order of publicati ion issued.
In re estate of Sarah J. B. Pratt. Admins
traitor appointed.
In re estate Sf James Coleman. Evidence be-
Inrs estate Of Elijah Behrens Administrator
appointed.
personal estate returned,
In re estate Of Bartholomew Heman. Letters
testameutary granted.
In re estate Of Ella Day. Rule on guardian to
In re estate of Oh. Laub.s Administratrix ap-
pointed.
In re estate Of Eliza Moran. Guardian quail
fed.
In re estate of NJ. ROllow. VIII partially
Last will and testament of David N. Green.
Fully proven.
In retestate of John A. Beuchler. Letters tes-
tamentary issued.
In re estate Of J. L. KidweIL VIII admitted
TO probate.
The court then adjourned until Tuesday next at
II o'clock.
Criminal Court.
Before Judge Macarthur.
PosTFoNEMENT OF THE TRIAL OF THE FORGERY
CASES.
Yesterday the case of VIM. Tyler, indicted for
forgery came up before his honor, and by the
agreement of counsel was decided that it should
be postponed and taken up Immediately alter the
trial Of Charles G. Fisher.
Police Court.
Before Judge Smell.
PUT UNDER BONDS To KEEP THE PEACE-coS-
TRovERsY OVER A SILVER WATER PITCHER.
Herman Brandt, threats to Charles thinner
man; $500 bonds to keep the peace. Chas: San
ders. Frank Gross and Chas. Savone; petit lar
ceny; Sanders sixty days in jail, and the other
two sent to the reform school. Eliza II. Stanton,
alias Elsie H. Hickey, respectable looking mid
dle-aged white woman, charged with grand lar
and waiter, worth so, the property Of Margaret
@. G. johnson, who testified that the larceny was
committed October %. The money was sent to
witness from Philadelphia by Adams Express
Stanton in her house. Witness had loaned Mrs.
Stanton Sllo and taken her note, which she had
never paid. This package had been sent by Mrs,
Stanton as an installment on her note, and she
(Mrs S. called to tell her that IL had been sent
She had intercepted it before 1t reached
in her house and was taken from there. Mrs
Lockwood was counsel for defendant, and cross
examined the witness at great length, during
which 1t was developed that several other persons
were in the house. Witness receipted for the
money to the expressman. The package was laid
Mrs. Lockwood, for defense, claimed that defend
ant having sent the money had right to control
il any time before 1t reached Mrs johnson. The
note had not become due and she had right to
installment. The Court took this view Of the case
and dismissed the defendant. Martha Smith,
charged with selling liquor without license, sos.
Appeal taken.
National Republican., 1876-12-20

Of superior rnish. Overeoats Business Suits and
Dress Suits from the lowest price which good
work and material can be offered TO the highest
in price. We study the interests of our customers
Best goods for the least money. Children's Ul-
sters. s6; Boys Suits, sj; Boys Oyercoats, 3d.;
best line of Gentemen's Oyercoats, from so 10 40
NOAH WALKER & Co.,
e25 Pennsylvania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets.
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RKApY-MADE CLOTHING.

Ulsters, Ulsters, Ulsters. Must be sold re-
gardless Of prices. EIsENAN BRos.
Corner of Seventh and E.
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6upFeme Court OF the Uutteu Statess
On motion of Mr.. ]. B. Henderson, George Ii.
Shields ESQ.,, of St. Louis, Mo-, was admitted TO
practice as an attorney and counselor OF this
court.
VS.. John NJ. Moore. This cause was submitted on
printed arguments by Mr.. E. ]. Read, OF counsel
for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr.. R. T. Mer-
rick for the defendant in error
No. ss5 (assigned.) y John q. Virgins, piain'in
in error VS.. The People Of the United states IN
the Territory of Utah. This cause was argued
by Mr. George H. Williams, OF counsel Tor the
plaintiff in error, and by Mr.. Solicitor General
Phillips for the defendants in error.
No. Jas. The Atlantic and Pacihc Railroad
Company, plaintiff in error, VS.; ID, ,; Hopkins
This ca use was argued by Mr.. O. E. Bretherton,
of counsel for the plaintiff in error, and sub
mitted on printed arguments by Messrs Clougn
and W heat for the defendant in error.
No. l46. Milton Humes, assignee, &c, appel
lant vs Narcissa Scruggs ct al. This cause was
submitted on printed arguments by Mr.. Thomas
O. Fullerton and Mr.. F. p. Ward, Of counsel for
appellant; no counsel appearing for appellee.
No. l47. One hundred and ninety nine barrels OF
whisky, Charles Andre, claimant, appellant, vs.
Unit ed States; and
No. lss One hundred barrels of whisky Charles
Andre, claimant, appellant, VS.. United states
These causes were argued by Mr.. j. NJ. Bur
roughs of counsel for the appellant, and submit
ted by Mr.. Assistant Attorney General Smith,
for the appellee.
No. lis The City of winona, plaintiff in error,
VS.. N. A. Cowdrey. The argument of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Thomas Wilson, Of coun-
Mr. Charles E. Flandrau for the defendant in
error, and by Mr.. Thomas Wilson for the plain
tiff in error.
Adjourned until to-day at II O'Clock.
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In ORDER to keep our workmen constantly en-
ployed we shall. for the next ten days, make 10
order the finest foreign Chincbillas, Bouvets and
Ratinas, full satin lined, all other trimmings to
correspond, at fifty dollars This is SO less than
our price was ten days ago for ready-made work,
and SlS less than our former custom price The
especial attention of gentlemen desiring elegant.
fitting garments is asked to this inducement.
A. SAKs * Co.'S Tailoring Department, No. sl6
Seventh street.
National Republican., 1876-12-20

BOYS ULsTERs, for IS, 90, 81, IS and $40 at
KATzENsTRIN's, $40 Seventh street.
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CH1IpREN,s ULs1ERs AND ovERcoArs

EIsBMAN Bros,
Corner Seventh and E streets.
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Before Chief Justice Cartier

ACTION ON OVERDUE PRoMIssoRY NOTES.-THE
JURY FAIL TO AGREE ON A VERDICT.
Frank D. Neale vs. Robert Bender and Jos.
Bender. This is an action to recover 500, with
interest at 10 per cent, on overdue promissory
note. The Jury failed to agree, and were dis
charged.
VS.. A. r. Shepherd. An action on promissory
note Jury out.
Jos H. Robinson VS.. Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company. An action to recover dam.
ages for injuries received. Case still on.
National Republican., 1876-12-20

MEs's ULsTERs for ss, 50, $40, sl2, SIS. sls, $40
and SIS at KATzEEsTEIN's,
$40 Seventh street.
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nurnGrnCErT

BOYS Overcoats for S. Sc, sS, 10, s12 and SIS at
kATZENsTETN's, $40 Seventh street.
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BOYS SUITS AND OvERcoATs.
b. Robinson & Co., 900 Pennsylvania avenue,
next to Williams. Assortment large. Selection
Of goods the choicest.
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SANTA CLAUS, HEADQUARTERS

ELEGANT Scotch Business Suits, fifteen dollars.
A. SAKs & Co.. SIG Seventh street.
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BURNErT's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS.
The superiority of these extracts consists in
their perfect purity and great strength. They are
warranted free from the poisonous oils and acids
which enter into the composition Of many Of the
fictitious fruit tiavors now in the market. -
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OVERSTOCkED.
Compelled to reduce overcoats to $50. These
were sold at Sl2 EIsEMAN BRos
Corner Of Seventh and E.
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vANcE.s BRILLIANr coup.

Goy. Vance said in his Ealen.on speech
that he hmlIccii charged with squeezing
iI,c fingers uf women under fences, in or
der 10 cxlOrl from them confession ~ Ia
where their husbands were during the
war; There was man In Randolph
eouniy I'VE think lic said isand.,ll,l,l NAM
ed os.a. who lad briialIy murdered an
old aian lnllis own yard. The soldiers
did -Illeezr Oen's wife's Ilngefs undcr The
fence 70 make her tell where the miserable
murderer was. But rs soon as Vance heart
~ IL he wfolc % the Solicitor of that Judi
cial District. and Jircctciio him prosecute
The soldiers 10 conviction. This the Solicit
tor failed to 10. Who said Vance, do you
think lie solicitor was? Why no other
than Captain Thomas Settle, Radical can
,li,latc foi Governor. Tie shouts Of ap-
pla,i~e which grcete'l this statement. shook
the old town Of Edcn.on in n way that
would have done. Bill Aliens heart good
culId lie have l,ccn present. So 10 Capt.
Scttla II II possible? II you want 10 run
u finger squeezing campaign, you sha:'t
suffer foi partner. Windsor Times.
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+
The most amusing incilcnt of tie con
truyersy between Vance and Settle, in
Ashcyillc. was pance's .,waIking' anec-
|doic. Gov Vance toll the story Of the old
mar Who gave his son lime hsrse. The
young man went of 70 some large gather
ng, and commenced swapping. lie swap-
ped iiyc tunes and came ilunc with Ia,pr.
ono eyed. poor, sway backcd old ln.~.,
Vance initiates The old man hoDblipg out
on bis cru:c,cs. and eSamiping the hurrr.
lie examined his teeth. then his eyes.
&c., &c.. &C., and after some reflection ho
looks up over his spectacles aud says.
'.John. my SON there's walking ahead II
you yet"
Vance then told how his coihpciiior.
Judge Settle had been swapping positions.
.''l'irst. said he. .,my competitor Was
Judge On The Supreme court beach. Ilo
swappcd HAT place Oft 70 become minister 10
Pc.ro0as las leach would calli,). lie then
got tired u that place aud snapped his
Perusa. ministry for hlS ole place ou the
Supreme court Bench.
''aicntlcmcn, said Vance. ..he has nc.
tually been foolish enough 10 resign bis
place ON the Supreme court bench a see
uid time 10 beat me FOR Governor !"
llircat Laughter Then turning 70 Judge
Settle. There's utdLiay ahead Of you.
Thumas! a gentleman present says tho
inimitable way in which Vance said this
created % much merrimcnt that it was Ten
minutes before be could proceed. Mor-
gti.toa BLnie.
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From the Ashevillc Exposition.
CAMpAE;N SoSGs

The RAIDS begin 10 drop their lips,
They feel thai iley are fitting
Over. over, dawn aud aut
To give the place to riden.
we'vcp put our Samlny on The track,
With Hendricks from Indiana;
The Rats weIlknow we'llwn the race,
They can't beat unclc Sammy.
And here's our zcb III Ripvaa wiIklc,
Who's running like i stormer;
Yoilinigh. as well try toslopihc wind,
Asto try to ben: rcformer
l,ut the RAIDS they claim they're fpr Reform
'Tis enough 10 make oile sick
n, hear the fully how they talk,
IniiNiDg uplhc trick. e4
Reform, old Rad, you never did,
You knew 'tis not your grill;
Y"l know you es,useI I've need reform,
Oh! shame, shame. hush andquit. 4
Til,lcn and Hendricks are the men
To reform this nation,
So hush. ynu R,,,ls, draw In your hor,ls,
And iix for emigralioi,.
'ril,lcn and Hendricks viii have u right,
Tmy'ul make hard tinies surrender;
The Time i Sct when they'll i'cgin
"ris the seventh of November.
But slill IN Marcl, Ia sevcnty-scvcn,
The fourth. IL ] ann noi mistaken,
Thcy'li 20 intn the big White House,
And Oh. the RAIDS, what raking.
They will rake you out at every dloor.
Ofourc twill hurt yonr feeling,
And then we'll all llin,w up our hats,
Because they'll slop Ill. stealing.
Then will come tile g,od old time
wcuse,i 10 have IN yor;
Well all gruw fat uIollllr 'aud.
Aud bring relief to the p'or.
Yes, The ponr negro In the South.
tan live il I,eace ail,l quiet,
lsccanse under Democratic rule
They never have q rio;.
Il
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HOW 10 GIT ALONG.

Don't stop 10 ten stories IN business hours.
II yuu have place o. business be found
ibere when wanted.
No man can get rich by sitting around
stores snd saloons.
Never Tcor IN busincse matters.
llavc cr.ler. system. regularity, and also
protuptbcss.
Do mo, meadle with business you know
hUlhing pf.
10 aot kick every ono In yonr path.
slore miles can 10 male 10 ! day BY 81,
Ing steadily than by stopping.
Psy bs you 90.
A uas sf honor respects Ms word as be
dges bis boud.
Help othcrs when you can. but never
gire whst you cannot afford 70. siisply b.
csase II " fashionable. -----~-
Learn 70 say No. No necessity Of snap
ping il out dog fashion, but say il iiIluly
aud respectfully. t iNl IL
lIse yosr own brains rather than those d
others.
:enrn % think ard act for yourself.
Keep ahead rather than behind the times.
Youhg men. cut tbs out. aud IL thero 30
any fallscy In tho argument let us know.
s.ssssS.s.s-,se.>.,.>-
1ffaiseInoi paraiyse'l Tie tongue, what
adeath.llke silence would perya,fc socleiy.
TIE extreme height ~ misery II q small
ioy with \ pcw pair of tvus md no mud
puddle.
The useless wnsic n money ON weddings
aud funerals calls for reform Exiuva.
gancc make young men dne,d snarriagc
aud death.
A fcrson who was sent to prison for
narrylng two wives, oxclssi hiuscifb by
saying that when l,c had one ailc fought
Him. but when i,c goo twoihcy fosght each
other.
Tan you change this wilIiam for me Z
tail yOung man vho presented so bil.
Ut The counter of The Glouccs.cr National
hank. recently. Yes ,aid the cashier.
Int aby DO sou call Il WiIliHmy' Oh
FHnot familiar enough with that kind " a
tbing u ealI Il Ball. wa the quick reply
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cAusEs on wAR.


a certain king scnt TO aDolIlcr king, say-
ing, Send inc blue pig with a black tail
or else
The other replied, have not gol one.
and II | had-----i
On This welgllty cause they went 10 war.
Aflcr they had exhausted their armies
and resources, aud Laid waste their king
donls, il,ey began 10 wish 10 make peace;
but before this could bc done IL wss ne
crssary that the insulting language that.
led 70 the trouble should bc explained.
What could yan mean aske,i thess
cond king oflhc iirsi, by saying, Ssnsil
lnc blue pig with a black lsAlss. or.
else - .--m
Why said tAcotiler. mssssss ssl blae,
plg within black tail, or else sslaloothert
color.
iiut what c,uId You mean BY ,aslns, u
ha,i-----?t
Why, of fcVarse IL 1 lad 4 should laye,
sent It.,
The cxplr,alion ~aa. ss1hEaeiory, and
lcacc was nscordirs,s y,yoncimlcd.
The stp.y II illetsNo kings ought taserye
~ less.m toWsaia; Mn-t nf the unarreis
bclwcoa in,liviAsalsarc quito - fouiirh
~ The war of sha.. iJuo Zig ~ehi black
,ail.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1876-08-23

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