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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06
The ola Alarm BEN or Freedom.

The old bell which first proclaimed liberty to
the United Colonies from the State House stee-
iect Of attraction in Independence Hail. now &C.
cupies . position in the hall Immediately in
front of the portrait of Lafayette close by the
statue Of Washington, on pedestal designed
for that purpose. On one of the facets at sthe
base OF the pedestal is engraved the following:
The ringing Of this bell first announced to the
citizens who were anxiOusly waiting the result
OF the deliberations Of Congress- (which were at
that time held with closed doOrs) that the dec
laration OF Independence had been decided upon;
and then 1t was that the bell proclaimed liberty
Off ~ 80 '"o D' '''""'' 'ne'e-
The bell, or rather the material of which it
is composed, was sent over from London by
Robert Charles, in 1853, and bore the following
inscription "By order of the Assembly of the
Province of Pennsylvania, for the State House
in the City of Philadelphia, I752," and under
meath, Proclaim Liberty throughout all the
land, to all the Inhabitants thereof" Levitt.
1xy. 10. The order for the bell, which weighed
two thousand pounds a1d cost $500, had been
communicated through Isaac Norris Superin-
tendent of the State House. Soon after it had
been suspended, the bell cracked under the
stroke Of the clspper, and was recast in this
country, with some change in the composition
Of the metal.
In the Pennsylvania Packet of June Z, 1853,
the following notice appeared Last week was
raised and fixed in the State Honse steeple the
new great bell, east here by Pass & Stow,
weighing 1850 pounds, with this motto, "Pro-
claim Liberty through all the land, to all the
inhabitants thereof"
From the above it will be perceived that the
bell now in Independence Hall is the one which
announced the Declaration of Independence, and
the nrst bell OF any magnitsdie cast on this con.
tinent. 1t was cast by Pass and Stow, whose
names appear on It, and is composed in part of
the original bell ordered by Mr.. Norris. In l777
this bell, with those of Christ's church and 9th
ers were removed from the city and buried in
the Delaware River, opposite Trenton. in order
to prevent their destruction by the British army.
which at that period occupied the city.
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Praying for lae Ki.x.

The good people of Old Virginia left off, by la,r,
praying for the King and the Royal Family, the
next day after the Declaration of independence.
In Convention Williamsburg, July s. 1746. it
was
Resoired, That the following sentences in the
morning and evening service shall be omitted ::
40, Lord, save the King, and mercifully hear us
when call upon Thee"
That the 18th, 10th, 18th, and 18th sentences
in the Litany, for the Kings Majesty, and the
royal family, &c. shall be omitted.
That the prayer in the Communion Service,
which acknowledges the authority of the King,
and so much of the prayer for the Church mill.
tant as declares the same authority shall be
omitted, and this alteration made in one of the
above prayers in the Communion Service Gal
mighty and everlasting God, we are Taught by
the Holy Word that the hearts of all rulers are
in thy governance and that Thou dost dispose
and turn them il -seemeth best to thy Cody
wisdom; we humbly beseech thee so to dispose
and govern the hearts of all the magistrates of
this Commonwealth, that in all their thoughts,
words and works, they may ever more seek thy
honor and glory, and stHdy to preserve the peO-
pie committed to their charge, in wealth, peace
and godliness. Grant this, merciful Father, for
thy dear Sons sake, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen"
That the following prayer shall be used instead
of the prayer for the Kings Majesty, in the MORN
ing and evening service: 20, Lord, our Heavenly
Father, high and mighty King of Kings, Lord of
Lords, the only Ruler of the Universe, who dOst,
from thy throns, behold all the dwellers upon
earth, most heartily we beseech thee, with thy
favor to behold the magistrates of this Common
wealth, and SO repenish them with the grace of
thy Holy Spirit that they may always incline"
&c.
In the Goth sentence of the Ltany, use these
words: "That it may please Thee to endue the
magistrates of this Commonwealth with grace,
wisdom, and understanding" In the succeeding
one, use these words: "That it may please Thee
to bless and keep them, giving them grace to ex-
ecnte justice and maintain truth"
Let every other sentence of the Litany he re-
tanned without any other alteration, except the
above sentences recited.
EDMUND PENDLETON, President
J. TAswELI, Clerk of the Convention.
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Che fun Of the Ching.
WASHINGTON AS A BAsY.pANDLER.

"A few months since letter was published in the Re
pubean giving an account of invitation from Chief
Hartford dine with him at his residence in W indsor
and which sent and delivered by Judge Ellsworth
son. Martin, then = lad with much fear and trembling
Interest also renewed in this visit by the exhibition at
your late Washngon party of several Of the articles
used on that ocason During that visit Gen. Washing
ingou appeared novel and interesting scene Enter
ing the nursery were twin two years DID,
Cafterward the late Governor Ellsworth and the Hon.
Henry L Ellsworth, he took each knee and sang
to them this song often repeated in years by the
Governor with much zestl
The DERBY tpARpr, RAM.
As 1 was going to Derby
Upon a market day,
sped the biggest ram, sir,
That was fed upon hay.
Tow de row de dow,
Tow de row de d.
He had four feet to walk, sir
He had four feet TO stand,
And every foot he had, sir.
Covered an of land.
Tow, etc
The W DOL upon his back sir,
II reached to the sky.
And eagles built their nests there
For heard their young ones cry
Tow, etc.
The wool upon his tail sir
heard the say,
Made three thousand yards Of cloth.
For be wove it all in = day.
Tow, etc.
The butcher that cut his throat sir,
Was drowned in the blood,
And the little boy who held the bowl
Was carried away in the flood
Tow, etc.
Although this differs somewhat from his Farewell Ad
dress ithad appreciatve audience in the nursery
Springfield Republican
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FORTY YEARS BEFORE THE PUBLIC
DIR. 6. MCLANE'S
CELEBRATED
LIVER PILLS,
Hepatitis or Liver Complaint,
DYSPEPSIA AND SICK HEADACHE
Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
FOR THE CURE Oh

SyInPtOiIiS ol d blSedSeu Liver.
DAIN in the right side, under the edge
of the ribs, increases on pressure;
sometimes the pain is in the leftside; the
patient is rarely able to lie on the left
side; sometimes the pain is felt under
the shoulder-blade, and it frequently ex-
tends to the top of the shoulder, and is
sometimes mistaken for rheumatism in
the arm. The stomach is affected with
loss ofappetite and sickness; the bowels
in generalare costive, sometimes alterna-
tive with lax the head is troubled with
pain, accompanied with a dull, heavy
sensation in the back part. There is
generally considerable loss ofmemory,
accompanied with painful sensation of
having left undone something which
ought to have been done. A slight, dry
cough is sometimes an attendant. The
patient complains of WEAKNESS and de-
bility; he is easily startled, his feet are
cold or burning, and he complains of
prickly sensation Of the skin; his spirits
are low; and although he is satisfied that
exercise would be beneficial to him, yet
he can scarcely summon up fortitude
enough to try it. In fact, he distrusts
every remedy. Several Of the above
symptoms attend the disease, but cases
have occurred where few ofthem existed,
yet examination ofthe body, after death,
has shown the LIVER to have been ex-
tensively deranged.
AGUE AND FEVER.
DR.. c. McLANE's LIVER Pills, IN
CASES OF AGUE AND FEVER, when taken
with Quinine, are productive of the
most happy results. No better cathartic
can be used, preparatory to, or after
taking Quinine. We would advise all
who are afflicted with this disease TO
rive them A FAIR TRIAL.
For all Bilious arrangements, and as
simple purgative, they are unequaled.
BEWARE OF INVITATIONS.
The genuine DR.. c. McLANE's LIVER
PILLS are never sugar coated.
Every box has red wax seal on the
lid, with the impression DR.. M:LANE's
LIVER PILLS.
The genuine McLANE's LIVER Pills
bear the signatures of e. McLANE and
FLEMING Bros. on the wrappers.
Eg- Insist on your druggist or
storekeeper giving you the genuine
DR.. c. McLANE's LIVER PILLS, pre-
pared by Fleming Bros, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sold by all respectable druggists and
country storekeepers generally.
To those wishing to give DE-. c. McLASE's LIVE
rItIs trial. will mail post paid any part OF the
nited States one box Of Pills for twenty-five
FLEMING PROS. Pittsburgh, Pa.
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HAIL, COLUMBIA.
BIZ FRANCIS HoPKISsos

HailI Columbia, happy land
Hail re heroes heaYen-bOrn band,
Who fought and bied in freedoms cause
Who tonight and bled in freedoms cansr'
And when the storm Of war was gone
Enjoyed the peace your vAlOr won.
Let Independence be our boast
Ever mindful what It cost;
Ever grateful for the prize.
Let It's altar reach the skies.
RaIixing round COR Liberty, stI
A. h.s.e sa and o saf SdS We sSan ind yIG
Imuoortal patriots rise once nor. .ho-s
mnss..d - xanr rights defend your snore
-. - -1,de foe with impi0ns MANI
- ~ rnde foe with implons nahu'
20 ,he airline where sacred hesl
1nssT1 NJ blood the well earned prize
2Ightis offering Peace, sincere and just
Ms.reu We place q manly trust;
Id II. ,rrtb and Justice win prevail,
15s1srv scheme of bondage fail
cHoRUs-Firm, united, &c.
s0nDd. O sound the trump of fame,
And let WashingtOn's great name
Ping through the world with loud applause,
Finss through the world with loud applause
LET every cline to freedom dear,
listen with joyful ear.
With equal skill, with godlike power,
He governs in the fearful hour
OF horrid war guides with ease
Our councils in the time OF peace.
CHoRus.-Firm, united, sc.
Beholdl the chief who now commands.
Once more to serve his country stands,
The rock on which the storm will beat
The rock on which the storm will beat
But armed in virtue, firm and true
His hopes are fixed on Heaven and yOu
When hope was sinking in dismay
When gloom obscured Columbia : dsy
His steady mind, from changes free REX
Resolved on death or liberty. 81 -sr F.
CHoKUs.-Firm, united, &c.
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Madam Scott widow Of Haneeek) ase La
Raye1fe.

When La Fayette was in Boston, during his
last visit, in August, 1s24, he had made an early
call on Madam Scott. Those who witnessed this
hearty interview, speak oft with admiration. The
once youthful ehevalier and the unrivaled belle
met as il only summer had passed since they had
enjoyed social interviews in the perils Of the rev.
olntion. While they were both contemplating
the changes effected by long time, they smiled in
each others faces, but no allusion was made to
such an ungallant subject; yet she was not al
ways so silent on this point. One of her young
friends complimented her on her good looks She
laughiDgly replied; what yon have said is more
than half a hundred years old. Ny ears remem-
Der it; but what were dimples once are wrinkles
now To the last day of her life she was atten-
tive to her dress as when in the first circles of
fashion. She would never forgive q young girl,
she said, who did not dress TO please, nor one
who seemed pleased with her dress Madam
Scott died in Boston, Feb. 3, 1880, aged 50 years.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

A MAN with load of feather busters on his
arm called at house on Montcalm street yester-
terday, and after repeated knOckings on the door,
an old lady, whose eyes were red with weeping,
opened it.
Beg pardOn-didn't know as any one was
dead in the house." he said, moving back.
There is no one dead, I" she replied sadly, 'bnt
there might a. well be. My daughter fell in
dead love with fruit tree agent frDm Syracuse,
and l shant look at a cnrrant bush a grape
vine this summer without wishing that some
steamboat had blOwed me up when / was q
baby Detroit Free Press.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06
THE OLD coNr1NENrAIs.
BY GUY HUMPHREY M'hAsTER-


In their ragged regmentals
Stood the old Continentals
Yielding not
When the grenadiers iungein2
And like hail fell the plunging
When the files
. s.l OF the isles
From the smoky night eneampmen bore the banner Of the
Unicorn
And grummer grummer, grummer, rolled the roll Of the
Through the morn,
Then with eyes to the front all
And with guns horizontal
Stood sires:
And the balls whstled deadly
And in streams flashing redly,
Blazed the fires;
As the
On the shore
Of the plain;
And oner louder louder cracked the black gunpOwder
Cracked amain!
Now like smiths at their FORCES,
Worked the red St Georges
Cann0neers;
And the "vainOus saltpetre
Rung q fierce, discoriant metre
Round their ears
3d.. As the swift
StOrm-drft
With hot sweeping anger came the cangor
Then higher higher higher burned the odfashOned fire
Through the ranks!
Then the hare headed Colonel
Galoped through the white, internal
Powder-cloud;
And his broad sword swinging
And his brazen throat ringing
Trumpet loud
Then the blue
And the trooper redden at the touch of the eaden
AndrOunder rounder ronnder roared FOUNDER
nAfuHe ooAthi
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

Mr.. SEGEER, of Oswego County, n. Y, is the
proud possessor of the paddle-wheel of Robert
Fultons first steamboat, and We are glad to
learn that he has expressed his determination
to exhibit il at the Centennial exposition" With
ont that paddle-wheel the exposition would
come within less than an inch and a half of be-
ing no exposition at all. We may remark, in
this connection, that Mr.. Jeslediah Bullwraggle,
of this city, has piece of bark from tree that
grew on the farm of uncle whose graDdfath-
er's brotber-ih-law started with Gen. jackson to
the battle of New Orleans, but was detained by
an attack of the cholera morbus, and he would
send that to the Centennial exposition, if he had
any adequate assurance that he would ever get
it back again.
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DR.. FRANKLIN's ToAsT.-We cannot too often
repeat the following excellent repartee of the
philosopher and statesman, Franklin. Long af-
ter Washington's victories over the French and
English had made his name familiar to all Eu-
rome. Franklin had CHANGED to dine with the
French and English Ambassadors, when the fol-
lowing toasts were drank:
By the English Ambassador:
"England-The Sun whose bright beams enlight-
en- and fructify the remotest corners of Earth"
The French Ambassador, glowing with ma
tional pride, but too polite TO dispute the previ-
ous toast, drank:
"France-The Noon, whose mild, steady and
cheering rays are the delight of all Nations; con-
selling them in darkness, and making their drear-
mess beautiful"
DR.. Franklin then rose aud with his usual dig
nified simplicity, said:
"George Uaskington-The Joshua who conn
manded the San and Noon to stand still, and they
obeyed him."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06
THE SIG NKRs or THE DECLARATION
OF INDEPENDENCE.

The following facts respecting the personality
of the illustriOus men who imperiled their prop
erty, their liberty and their lives by attaching
their signatures to that instrument which estab-
lished our national independence will be read
with interest as the centennial anniversary of
the day which witnessed the act draws near:
''The thirteen States then comprising the
American colonies, were represented in the as
semblage that passed the measure by ffty-One
members. Thirty seven enjoyed the benefits of
collegiate training twenty were lawyers. fOur
were physicians, five were clergymen, three
W ere farmers, and the remainder were engaged
in various mercantile pursuits, except Roger
Sherman, the shoemaker, and BENJAMIN Frank
lin, who boosted of being a printer, yet was q
philosopher and statesman. Benjamin Frank
lin was the oldest among the members, and Ed
ward Rutledge among the youngest. Robert
Morris was the most Opulent, and was the fnan-
cier of the administration, negotiating extensive
loans for the use of the government upon his
personal credit. He died in prison, having been
incarcerated for debt; beautiful commentary
on those laws which made no discrimination be-
tween the honest but unfortunate debtor and
the convicted felon. Samuel Adams was the
most needy, his impoverished condition being
well known. The management of his pecuniary
affairs made it necessary to seek burial at pnb-
lie expense. Josiah Bartlett was the first to
vote for the measure, and first, after President
Hancock, to sign the document. Two of the
number, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson,
were subsequently Presidents. 1t is a remarka-
BILE fact that these two men, having been Presi-
dents, associated on the committee that framed
the Declaration of Independence and the first
recognized leaders of two great political factions
of our country, died on the same day, the Fourth
of July, ls26, the fiftieth anniversary of the day
upOn which they had contributed much to
the welfare of their countrymen.
Charles Carroll was the only member that adj
ded his place of residence, and the reason of its
being done in this instance is somewhat peculiar.
The patriots that formed that convention knew
full well that by their action on that day they
hazarded their lives. When Carroll was signing,
some one near him remarked, HE will get off;
there are so many Crrrolls they will not know
which to take Not So replied he, and imme-
diately added, 'of Carrollton.' He lived to see
all the memorable men with whom he acted on
that eventful day pass away, and enjoyed the
prosperity of his country until 1892, when he
died in his 95th year."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

MASSACHUSETTS BAY.-Mr. Everett, in his
great oration at the Dorchester celebration, thus
spoke of the glorious natural aspect OF Massa-
chusetts Bay: THAT fair domain, extending
from the broad, smooth floor Of Nantasket,
where the ripple as it runs up the beach scarce
ly affects the footprints of the smart, little sand
piper-all round the cold grey lodges of Nahant,
on which the mountain waves of the Atlantic,
broken and tired with their tempestuous swell
tering. march through 40 degrees of Longitude
conflicting with all the winds of Heaven-like
weary Titans, after battling with the Gods sink
down upon their aaiamantine bed; and lulled by
the moaning dirges of their voiceful caves, roll
and rock themselves heavily to Sleep
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06
LIGHTNING RODS.

WILL sell in DoniphAn County, during the sea.o, q,
Iem the best tive Copper Rods offered for -
nave the White Star Galvanized Rod a. ~ - -.
Covered Rod two rod. in one an
On the Copper BOD heretofore sold Is me5r,. $3.50
rod and the SO Solid Copper Rod The F;. ~ pred
the highest priced Of the three 's VI Al heas'
James II. Eurnham, who has tr.v.u.a l.. -,
County the past two cara and 4 ven Ioo -
pie. win continue salesman S'A " NC 80
Falls City. SsbraakA April 90 lsss-Sae d Do"-iss'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

In' hokikiGHr, her britahhie Majesty consul
in Philadelphia, is n great swell. aud represents
his Qneen with all possible dignity. No one can
see him without being impressed by his appear
ance. The story is told, that one day "a he was
walking down Walnut street, a stranger aeeosted
him as follows; "Will yOn he kind enough TO
tell me, sir, the price of that house n pointing
across the road "Sir" said the Consul "a do Won
take me for a real estate ageBtf" "Oh, no. in
deed, sir" replied the other respectfully. "but
supposed from your appearance that you owned
it-ihat yen owned the whole city,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06
An Eye Witnesses Account OF CsrnwaIiis'
Surrender.

Not long since, being at Yorktown, Va, fell
into discussion with a very old negro man who
was quite communicative. As nearly as | can
recall the words, his narrative was as follows:
81 see Gen. Washington Yes, sab! Why,
was here all de time. See de British See Corn
wallis To he sho'; wasn't here-right here
all de time. Suttenly-I see 'em all. Now,
tell you, Nasal I see Gen'l Washington, and he
was a settn OH his boss, and a eatin' of peach !;
and CORVALLIS he come ont, n slippin' around to
get away, and he start out down toward de creek
and he start to run, but Genl Washington he
see him Directly, an he started arter him; and
Gent Washington he didn't want to take no adj
vantage of him, so he run well-an' pretty soon
he catch CORVALLIS, an he catch him by de neck,
and say: You damn scouBdril, got your And
CORVALLIS, he turn round, an handed Mr.. Genl
Washington his sword, an Gen1 Washington he
jess took it an cut his head Off See iti To be
sho' | see it. was right here all de time, massa
how gwine help see i'll Jess as tell you
Gen'l Washington was a settin' on his boss, an
eatin' of peach
But it is not necessary for me to repeat the old
mans story as often as he did. Suffice it to say
that he never varied it in any particular, thus
furnishing one of the best indicia of veraeity and
accuracy-FrederieksbM Ne,rs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

A TowANDA, Pa, sign reads tins: "John
Smith-teaeber of eowtillions and other dances
-grammer tant in the neetest manner-fresh
salt herrin on drsft-likewise Godfeys cordial,
rutes sassage and other garden truck. N B. A
bowl on frida nite-prayer meeting chuesday also
saline singin by the quire-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

FRANKLIN, at literary reunion in Paris where
standing French, and wishing tn show himself
appreciative. resolved to applaud whenever be
Madam BOufflers, a friend, show appreciation
After the reunion his little son said, Papa, you
applanded everything, aud more than anybody
else when they praised your
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

when a candidate for office-as be frequentIy
was-be once fonnd his wife weeping over bit
ter personal attack upoG him in one of the news
papers "Why, my DEAR" said the willy sage of
Undertook, paid $50 to have that printed
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

CORNELL College Era One of the boys, Just
before refnruinlp Cornell the other ilay. sent a
Young lady friend Of his cake 1T Lubin's finest
variety If toilet soap, with the request that she
wonld draw no differences an receiving such n
gift. The next day the yonng man was some-
what astonished when he r-ceived letter from
the yonng lady containing present of fine tooth
comb, with the request that he would draw no
infercnces therefrom.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

WHEN the Hon. 8. s. Cox was looking at the
great Corliss engine at the Centennial, last weak
be asked the guard standing near what horss
power the engine had 0 The reply came, with
an amazed look, why you did fool, youI IL
don't run by horses, they use steamp
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-07-06

GILBERT stuart, the artist, once told Wash
ington Allston that Gen. Wasbington's figure
was by no means good, his shoulders being high
and narrow, and his hands and feet excessively
large, and his belly ont of all proportion defect
mncn increased by the fashion of the waistcoat
Yet his general appearance was singnlarly fine.
ms iavorite full dress was black velvet with
white lace ruffies