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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-07

| CoUNTRIFIED.-Country homes. All.
yes Remember them, young man and
young woman from the country, when
next you hear. that atflictinr phrase " his
pered behind your back: "lIe,' or "she. .
is SO "countrified because your shoes
are not tighter than the skin Of your feet
because your gloves will button, and your
clothes are made for comfort. Remember
then, what country homes of the right sort
mean. They mean cleanliness and quiet
Room to live your own life and to think
Your own thoughts Immunity from q
thousand aches and pains that haunt your
city friends, and, consequently. longer and
happier life They mean plenty Of blue
sky and all the sunshine YOU want; and
free. sweet winds and pure waters. and Il
| world of other lovely things, for which the
city can furnish no equivalent. Think of
| these things. and perhaps yon wont mind
20 much being called "countrilicd.'
But this being outwardly countriiied
(whcn the term is we'll descrvcd), which
has 50 much to do with verybodys repro
baton OF the epithct, is not II thing which
comes exclusively of living out of the city.
1t Is simply one from under which bad
taste, or want of taste, of intelligence, Of Il
sense of the fitness of things. manfe>ts it
self. He who exhibits bad taste in the
country, will not change his nature by 90
ing to the city. The vulgar are alike vul-
gar in all places, and amid All surround
nGs. There are a many opportunities
for cuiiivatng truc refinement in the coun-
try rs there are in the city. 1t AL hinges
upon Il person, own degree of intelligence
and self-reSpcct. \ true gentleman is ncith-
er country-brcd nor city-brcd. Both are
Mt No, !, ;,I
Ter for good taste in cXtcrnals rs nature
You may read her lessons at every hour of
the day. in every changing hue and
every tlcetinr shadow from dawn to dark
and if to be countriticl means, among 9TH
ct things, to be in harmony with nature,
then lct Us glory in it -CHri>tins Iui0u.
TI;"ur IN WEIIs.-Few people are
aware of the quantity of dirt that falls into
| well and increases the impuritv of the
water. The filth comes in the form of
WORMS, flies. bugs, grasshoppcr>. and
everything in the insect tribe that flies
or crawlS about the yard. Niue-tcnthS of
this insect filth would be eaten by Il good
~iIei trout. and when once put in Il we'll a
trout requires but little attention. other
than To give him 4 few bread crumbs in
winter and flies and gra>shoppcrs in sum
mcr. for III eating habits trout is rs a>
voiaclOu> Is Il crow, or like him can sub
Sit OH Il very small quantity of food. In
my we'll a common brook trout has moth
inc to cat save what fell into the we'll by
accident and a few graS>hopprrs in sum
mrr for five years, Vet, in the aquarium |
/ trout SIX inches LONG VIII ltagularlv eat
Two or three mlnnONS 4 !lV and when first |
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-07
The Yellow Centaur Liniment

Is adapted the tough muscles, cords and flesh of
horses and animals. 1t has performed more wonder
ful Of Spawn, Strain, Wind gals Scratches
Swecny. and General Lameness, than all other rene
dies i'll existence. Read hat the Expressrlen
say of It:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-07

ONTTLIiEI,. "a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-06-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
ORN \

THE CHICAGO NORTH wEs1ERS RAILWAY
Embraces under one MANAGEMENT the Hrei' '"nA
Railway Lines Of the WESl ana Noi' l" E' an
with its numerous branches and connections forms
ba shortest and quickest route between CHICAGO ana
all points in ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, NoKTHERN MlcHi-
c.v MINNESOTA Iowa. NEBRASKA CALIFoRNiA ana
W. FL LIS
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

or weight III
stomach, swim
ming at the head
hurried, or diff
Icult breathing
sfuttering at the
eheart, choking
Eor sufocating
sensations when
lin a lying pos
Eture. dimness of
vision, &C. The
Tea is prepared
land sold at
mo. Coz South
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
HoVer's Ink Mandatory,

Office, 4l6 Race Street. Philadelphia
JOSEPH E. HOVER & Co., Manufacturers.
A Silver Medal and Seven First Premiums awarded
by the American Institute, New York
The Manufacturers of HovER's INKS, with the ex-
perience of the last third of a century, have pro-
duced an article to meet the wants of the CONNER
cial public, known
HOVER'S CHEMICAL WRITING FLUID.
Its qualities AREA freely flowing Ink, without
being pale or watery, depositing sediment, does
not blur the opposite page, will not corrode the
pen; its color Is greenish blue, which changes
gradually to a deep and permanent black. AS
evidence thereof, samples are furnished free at
our Office. II has been1 extensively introduced
throughout the U s.. and is at present used by
many of the Departments at Washington. and also
by the principal Public and Private institutions of
the country, the names of which would be too nu-
merous to specify IN the limits of circular,
All the varieties of Writing Inks and Fluids are
manufactured and sold, and put mp in eight diff
ferent size bottles, the quart size being the largest
BY the dozen, price lists are furnished. and dis
count allowed therefrOm. the rate being in proper
ton 10 the order, by the dozen or gross.
Orders to receive prompt attention should be ad-
dressed to JOS SPH E. HOVER & co ,Manufactur
ers, Office, 416 Race street, Philadelphia
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
Phoenix Mutual Life, Hartford, ct
Assets Sl1, OOO,o 10000

The companies represent are strong enongh 10
be independent and have elected keep ont Of all
Insurance Combinations offering inducements
that cannot be questioned, md at rates commensu-
rate with the risk. ask that empty assertions of
jealous competitors shall weigh againsts tangi-
bic proof. That you will loo k carefully at the
ports OF Insurance Commissioners sworn State Of
cials-and thus get the truth from an unprejudiced
source
beg to turn thanks for the confidence expressed
In me aud my companies, by the very liberal patron
age given me since opening my agency the 18th OF
January 1875. And beg to assure my patrons that
will always be watehfnl of interests entrusted to me
and by prompt and careful attention to business
hope to merit a continued beralpatronage
Eery respectfully &c
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

ST. LOUIS,
Fronting on Walnut, 4th and 9th SITS,
WARNER & CO.,
PRoPRIEToRs.

During the past year this Hotel has been
thoroughly overhauled, re painted, re-fres-
coed, re- carpeted and re-furnished from
top to bottom, and is first class in all re-
spects.
The SOUTHERN" is located near the
center of business, the theaters, and all
places of amusements Its tables are sup
plied with the best the markets afford, and
there is in the Hotel building the neatest
RESTAURANT in the city for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
There have been added twenty five bath
rooms and closets; also, fourteen large
sam ole rooms on the Office floor, especially
suited to travelling men who have goods to
show.
The proprietors are determined that the
SOUTHERN HOTEL" shall be among the
best hotels of the country, and hope to
greet their old friends, as well as many
new ones, promising every attention that
will add to their comfort, and make them
feel at home
There is an improved elevator leading
from the first floor. Railroad and steam
boat ticket offices, news stand, and West
ern Union Telegraph Office in rotunda OF
Hotel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
CTR 1ailg Argus,
fContinued from second page. J


occasion of this visit to our country, and
he anticipates with pleasure your personal
acquaintance on Jour visit to the seat of
government. 1t is with great pleasure
that convey this message from the pre-
sident.
"Where is General Sherman" asked
the Emperor presently.
He is out west?" said Mr.. Fish.
where is Longiellow?" was another
question, and it was explained that the
poet lived at Cambridge, and not in New
York.
After few moments of conversation.
the emperor explaining why he did not
wish to board the Alert, and the represent
atives of the president went back to her
after hearty good-by to each by uame.
The Hevelius had by this time weighed
her anchor and got under way for her post.
going quietly up the river past Governor S
Island The Alert also came up at her
leisure afterwards, running up the North
river side and receiving a great outburst
of salutes from the Minnesota, the Nicthe.
ROY and from Governors Island, under
the impression that the. emperor was on
board her, while at that time he was quiet.
ly finding his way to carriage at Martin
dock wharf, Brooklyn. Up the river he
kept the deck, noting the city, asking
what this. that and the other conspicuous
pile was, and asked particularly where
1.-THE Catholic Cathedral, of marble. partly
Completed was, and also where the Cen,
trail Park lay. He was never tired of Civ
ing or taking information.
At the wharf hastily sent telegraphic
message had brought down dozen OF
more carriages. and little crowd had
gathered. The empress carried her satche
ashore, and with her husband, his cham
honor, was driven off over Fulton ferry. III
Broadway to the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

For to-day's Chicago, Milwaukee, St.
Louis and New York markets, see first
page of The ARGUS.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

- Silver Medal awarded by the Franklin Institute
of Pennsylvania at their late Exhibition 1874 to
the manufacturers, for Hover's Chemical Writing
Find
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
The ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Priecs reason
able, Work done quick Leave orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Second Stree. Philadelphia, and can be purchased
of druggists. Price IS cents per package.
For sale by Emil kpcher, Rock Island.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
The Lolita Skirt Elevator,
DIR. BEALE'S.
GERMAN

will efectuallyi
cure all diseases
arising from a
disordcred liver
and s t o III a C h.
such as consti-i
patation, fatu-
lence. inward
piles, fullness of;
the blood to the'
head, acidtty of
the s ito u c b !!
nausea, heart
burn, disgust for|
go o d, fullnessl
Second Stree pT
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18

Ocean Mail Steamers.
Twenty Frst-Class, and
up to 4.500 tons burthen Between
LIVERPOOL, GLASGOW AND QUEBEC
Portland an BALTIMORE Carrying
Passengers, all classes. between principal
points in Europe and America at lowest
rates. CABIN AND SALoAN ACcoMMoDA-
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Shortest Sea Route, Superior
Ships. Experienced Officers, Displined Crews.
SAFETY THE GOVERNING RULE. Three
weekly sallings each way.
la EMIGRANT and STEERAGE
offered special inducements
aud ver.y best accommodations through to
all poiIcs.
Our agents all over the West
can give the same favorable terms as
ourselves. - $50
ALLAN CO., Gen'i Agents.
Noe, q & "A LaSalle ST., Chicago Ill.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-18
ONE DOLLAR.
Spooner's Gardening Guide
FOR 1876

AND Spooner's special collection of thirty varie-
n ties OF CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS, including Orna,
mental Grasses and Everlastings viii be mailed
any address upon receipt of ST. catalogues for
two cent stamps. Address
WIN, IL. SPOONER, Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-12-18

kcts have been bought by the Russian Govern
ment and shipped to Russia
Philade lphia shoe merchant wrote TO his wife
that he had become a convert 10 cremation, and
she said Go ahead have your ashes returned
c. o. d, to me-"
Masked burglars catered the house of the cash
Ter of bank in Somerset Ohio, bound and gagged
him and his wife, and compelled him to unlock
the safe, from which tncy stole SO, 200.
1t is stated that 60 600 Philadelphia families will
break up house keeping on the Isl Of January and
start around the country making Centennial calls
Revenge is sweet.
A Troy paper speaks If a Young lady Of sara
,oga who visited thi. City "for the purpose Of hay
ing her ears dec mated by surgical process This
would Indicate that she is literally supplied even
after the process"
The speaker at an anniversary meeting mourn
fully a'd:-"One by one our friends are passing
from rs n'o the land of shadows" We'll eE-
claimed an old lady, 'you wouldn't have 'ctn 20
two be two q all in a huddIe would you ="
y most Of the Jews buried in the Jewish bury
iog-ground On linwood avenue were formerly in
the tobacco business, it may he sail TO be the
greatest collection Of tobacco Jews in town. They
are taking a respite Belyose Jourhai.
Somebody said TO Robert Hal: "ll3w many
di,courses do YOU think, Mr. Hall, may minis
ter get up each week = Answered Hall. az he
is deep thinker and great condenser, he may
get up one if he is an ordinary man, two; but if
he is ass, Sir, he will produce half a dozen.
Fast mail trains are to be put on between New
York and the West, The result of a combination
between the newspaper, express and railway in
tercsts. TIE time now consumed in TIP irom
New York TO Chicago is IS hours. Under the
new arrangement the time Will be +, duccd 10 80
hn1r-
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The Twenty-Second Joint Rule.

The public interest felt in the contest
over the electoral vote, as influenced by
the twenty-second rule, has given rise to
considerable anxiety TO know Just what
that rule is. "On several occasions, says
the Washington Chronicle, prior to 1869
objections bad been made to receiving
the votes of certain States on account OF
alleged irregularities, but no such vote
was ever formally rel ctcd. In 1864 a
resolution was adopted by Congress ex-
Guiding the electoral votes of States then
in rebellion, but as no votes were received
from any of them, none were rejected. a
precedent was. however, set for the reJec-
ton OF the vote of a State by joint res
olution concurred in both II iusas of { II
gress.
When the question arose during the
first half of the century touching the ac-
ceptance or rejection of the votes of
States, the returns from which were irreg-
ular. long debates sometimes arose which
seriously interfered with the prompt an
nouncement of the result. To cut oil such
debate, the twenty Joint rule OF the
two houses was adopted in 1860, AMI re-
adopted by each succeeding Congress, eX-
cept the present The following is the
text Of the rule:
"If upon the reading of any such certificate by
the telers any question shall arise in regard to
the counting of the votes therein certified, the
same having been stated by the presiding officer,
the Senate shall thereuTon withdraw, snd said
question shall be submitted to that body for its de-
cision: the speaker of the House shall in ike nan
ner submit the said question TO the House for i 5
decision, and no question shall be decided attn M
a:ively, and votes obi cted to shall be counted
except by the concurrent votes Of the two houses,
which being obtained, the two houses shall rtas-
semble, and the presiding officer shall then an
nounce the decision of the question submitted
and upon such question there shall be 70 debate
in either house, and any other question to this OBJ
ject for which the two houses are assembled, may
be submitted and determined in like manner"
In 1873 electoral votes were rejected
from several States under this rule, but
Its operation was so unsatisfactory that
the sentiment at the time was almost
unanimous not only for its repeal, bat Al,
so tor an entire change in the mode q
electing President. Ii was repealed al
the last session Of Congress 10y the fail
ure Of the Senate to adopt it,
The action of the Senate few days
since. shows that the Senate with almost
entire unanmity adhere to their previous
action, and regard the rule as repealed. "
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LETTER FROM WASHING row.

NAsHlNOION, ~ N.s Dec. II, lOI
To the Editor Of the Aenae5ee Journal.
There is better political feeling existing among
the Representatives Of the two parties, outside of
. few brsnless or soulless demagogues. The i'm
preston seems to more generally prevail that
Hayes having been chosen BY the Electors, will
be duly inaugurated.
Hewitt's pronunciamenio cams only sneers and
curses. If bis act was put on foo, 10y Tilden it
win damage his cause and reflect to his personal
discredit. The better class Of people, North and
South, take no stock in any loud threats of pur-
pose TO fight, and if such tactics are limited, as
would seem to be the case in Hewitts epistle then
the great majority Of the people. contrary to his
ides, will come up to the support Of Hayes, dis
pute or no dispute as to his election. The course
Of Ben Hill has almost put wet blanket over the
blashers kite of the more fiery democrats, and did
not they wish to keep up appearances" they
would, even now, quietly su5sde. The whole
tempest Is likely to be found in teapot Posses
sion is nine points in law; the law is decidedly on
the side of the republicans; the Senate is firm and
loyal; 90 |. the President; the South has had
enough Of war; besides, has an element in her
population, which, should she again engage in
strife, would prove dissdTantageous in the extreme,
instead Of advantageous SIS before. The disturb
ance would have TO be raised and maintained by
the doughface democracy Of the North, the better
portion of the party abstsining from the quarrel.
can say, therefore, judging from the feeling
ct this political focus, that no fears need be en-
tertaiped Of any general outbreak amongst the
masses in any event.
The Investigating Committees Of the House
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al regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the mos capable
and saCoesslu practitioners with whom have had
official GtercoGrse, CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents"
81 have nc hesitation in assuring iHyentors THAI
they cannot employ man more competent and
trustworthy, and more capable OF putting heir aI,-
olcatIons form TO secure for them an early an
favorable c 4usideration AT the Patent ONCE.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner Of Patents"
Mr. r. II. EDDY has made Tor me over THIRTY
applications for Patents, having been successltin
almost everv case. Such unmistakable proof I
grCattaient and ability MS part leads me to rec
Jmmend all inventors to apply to him to procure
their patents, as they may be SUIT of having the
most faithful attention bestowed on their cases
md at verys reasonable charges.
JOHN TAGGART.'
OstDn Jan. l, 1873. 1y3
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rfi L S1IU NES.

New subscribers tapplyirg eatly) for the year
1877 may have, without charge, the numbers for
the last quarter Of ls'6 of UGH periodicals as they
may subscribe fo-.
Neither premiums to subscribers nor scount to
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clubs.
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application.
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CECB5.

discount OF twenty per cent. will be allowed to
clubs of foar or more persona. Thus four copies
of Blackwood or Of one Review will be sent to one
address for SIP 80 four COZ les of the four Reviews
aud Hlackwood fol SIS, and 50 on.
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& Fo23(4g MEM

COLLECTOR OF PATENTS,
fOr l1Yoi!!ol3, Trade Marks, gf Oesis Al
1 FTER an extensive practice OF upwards OF Z
"A years, continues to secure Patents IN Lht Jnt
ed tates also ia Great Britain France anu ulhc
toreign countries. Caveats, specifications, As.lgu
ncnts and ali papers Tor Patents executed u
ableterms, with dispatch. Researches mad,
20 determine the valid ~ and utIlIty OF Patents oJ
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered II
Ill eratouching the same. Copies fthe cIalnls
)i any patent furnished by renting one dollar
Assig nieuts recorded in Washington.
No Agehcy in the United States posssss-r SUPER.
Jr facilities Tor obtaining Patents, or ascertain IA.
The patentabIllty OF inventions.
Allnecessity Of y journey to Washington TO pr, .
cure Patent, and the usual great delay mere, al
.ere saved Inventors.
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U. s. MarshaI's Office,

PORTLAND, Dec. Sth, 1876.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS This l. to give no.
~ ice, that the 7th day OF December, A. D. 1876,
a warrant in Bankruptcy issued against
he estate of Charles simpson, of Fassalboro',
who has been adjndged Bankrupt on his
petition filed in the District Court for said Dis
rict Dec b h, A. D. 1876 that the payment of any
Il bits. and delivery of any property Belonging to
said Bankrupt, to him for his use, and the trans
Ter of any property by him, are forbidden by law.
rup. to prove their debts and to choose one or
more Assignees of his Estate, will be held at a
Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at the Court
House in Augusta in said County, before John
w. May. Esq, Register, on the 27th day of Deem
Der, A. ID. 1875, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
SIS. MARBLE,
o. Marsh j. as Messenger for said District.
1e c 18th & Goth
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BiaChW00G's HdlEbUrEh Magazine,

The British Qdar.eriie, give to the reader vel.
digested inform alton upon the great events in con.
tsmporanccus history, and contain MA lerly Grill
eli m on al that is :esh mi valuable lit 'raturc,
as well as q summary Cf the uiumphs OF science
and at. The wars likely to coivul-e all Europe
i'll form topics for discussion that will be treated
with thoroughness and ability nowhere else to be
found. Blackwood's Mag ne is famous territories,
essay, aud ske,che- OF The highest literary merit
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IEEfNI~s ucIuding PoStage,:

Tayaale st 'clly in Advance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-06-28
severed the backbone an inch or 81 ho-

severed the backbone an inch or so be-
hind the neck) J, that I comprehended its
enormous size and strength. / had no
means of accurately measuring it, but
| have no hesitation in saving that Is
feet would be decidedly under the
mark. have. indeed no doubt it was
at least twenty feet, while it's girth was
considerably more than that of mans
thigh. 1t was considerably the largest
snake | ever saw, though 1 have
more than once killed specimens of
of the same species varying from IL to
to Is feet. They are, however, but
rarely seen, lying chiefly on the edges
Of thick cover, into which they betake
themselves if disturbed while basking,
as they are fond Of doing, outside in
the sun. Their food consists of almost
anything they can catch, from rat or
a little bird to a small antelope, though
they no doubt occasionally kill large
one, which, unless the unusual size.
themselves, they are unable to swallow;
and doubt their lives being such an
alternate succession of feasts and fasts
as has been imagined No doubt,
when they do catch an antelope and
eat it, the after-process of digestion oc-
cupies considerable period, but such
captures, except in case of the blue
buck, which is little larger than
hare, are, | fancy, rare, and I have
never yet killed one, small or large,
which had nothing in its stomach,
though the contents have been on more
than one occasion sufficiently miscella-
neous.-W. II. Drr,nenaoqad.