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A FOUR STORY LIAR.

1t is sad and lonesome fact that some
men had rather lie big lie than to tell
a small truth. While Bijah was wiping
the perspiration from his halibut-colored
forehead along came an old man, looked
into the station and called out:
"Can you lend me an overcoat this
morning%
"Great burdocks;" gasped Bijah in
amazement. "It is hotter'n forty mill
lion furnaces"
EDO you call this hot?' softly in
quired the old man. Why, I'm shak-
ing with the cold"
Bijah looked at him, gasped in feeble
way, and the old man sat down on the
door step and went on:
when 1 lived in Mexico 1 used to
find some hot weather. Saw-logs wilted
right away when left in the sun, and the
farm l owned used to shrink seventeen
acres from the first of June to the first of
September. Sir, you may not believe
me, but 1 have seen the sun, along in
August, pull tree three feet thick right
up by the roots"
Bijah groaned.
Yes, sir, have" continued the old
man. az had to rig up steam power
fan to fan my horsebarn, and have seen
crowbars melted in two in one hour by
the clock. Now, if you will lend me an
overcoat and tell me where can borrow
snow-shovel and pair of Arctic over
shoes I shall be extremely obliged
Free Press.
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redemption of United States bonds in
coin, where was the just obligation of
demonetizing silver?
If the invariable rule in appointments
should have reference to the honesty, fl
deity and capacity of the appointees,
what economy of providence necessitated
the affection of Babcockery, Belknap-
perry, and Schenckery, ETC.?
Rejoicing in the quickened conscience
of the people concerning political affairs
and engaging that prosecution and pun
ishment shall be swift and unsparing,
what was the objection to Bristow as
successor to Grant?
Opposing further grants of public lands
to corporations and monopolies, would it
not be as well to oppose further confisca-
ton of private lands by taxation to build
up corporations and monopolies?
What imperative duty devolves on the
government to modify existing treaties
for the protection of emigrants abroad
and not of emigrants at home?
| Why is it the duty of congress to dis
criminate between the two races of Asia
and Africa, to the persecution of the for
mer and special privileges To the latter?
Was it one of the pledges of the nation
which is "not league" to soldiers VIII
imperiled their lives, that a republican
cabinet minister should make a corner in
headstones?
Deprecating all sectional feeling and
tendencies, why was it necessary to take
western candidate over the head of
the embodiment of the brain, heart and
consciene of the republican party from
Maine, and deprecating sectional feeling,
why should the northern section be in
vited to combine to defeat any choice of
nominees for president the southern sec
ton should prefer?
Why should it be treason on the part
of the democratic house of representa-
tives to choose democrats, who are hon
est, for official station, over republicans
who are not honest, and why is it not
poor rule that won't work both ways?
What is the demonstration of the
greenback war money but reputation OF
the plighted faith of the nation, which Is
"not a league?
If President Grant deserves hearty
gratitude for eminent services in peace
where was the gratitude of frowning or
his third term aspirations, and why wa
Conkling snubbed in the convention
also Don Cameron Nashville american
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THE SLAVE TRADE.

Intelligence from west Africa shows
that the suppression of the slave trade
on the cost by the English is sending
thousands of poor creatures to cruel
and miserable death at the hands of ne
gro chiefs. These kings, as they are
called without reason, no longer able to
export the slaves they capture in their
raids upon helpless villages and unpro-
tected tribes, kill them as sacrifices in
order to send them to their friends in
the other world-a fetish custom and a
horrible result of the doctrine of future
life among a people not much above the
brutes. Last year new chief came ints
power in Porto Novo, town within
twenty miles of British territory, and on
his accession held a "custom" of nine
days duration in honor of four former
kings, during which blood flowed as freely
as gin and brandy. The slave trade,
compared with the prevalence of human
sacrifices, was a blessing, since it opened
way for captors to dispose of their cap
tives for money, and only to persons
highly civilized is death preferable to
slavery. England has now nothing to
do but either reopen the slave trade or
crush the petty kings out of existence
". Y. Graphic.
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presidency for most of the time down
to March, 1S45, 50 have Illinois and
Tennessee had it for three-fourths of the
time since President Tyler went out of
Office. With the exception of General
Pierce and Mr.. Buchanan, no eastern
man has been chosen to the presidency
since 1869, and Mr. Buchanan be-
longed to the old Middle States. Mr..
Fillmore succeeded to the presidency
on the death of President Taylor,
southwestern man.
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NOBODY!

Left there, nobody's daughter,
Child Of disgrace and shame
Nobody ever taught her
A mothers sweet, saving name:
Nobody ever caring
Whefher she stood or fell,
And mon (are they men y ensnaring
With the arts and the gold Of hell
Stitching with ceaseless labor
To earn her pitiful bread,
Begging q crust of a neighbor
And getting 4 curse instead
All through the long. hot summer,
All through the cold, dark time,
With fingers that numb and number
Grow white rs the frosts white rhine.
Nobody ever concsiving
The throb of that warm, young life,
Nobody ever believing
The strain OF that terrible strife
Nobody kind words pouring
In that orphan-heart's sad ear;
But all of us all ignoring
What lies ut our deors, 50 neari
o sisteri down in the alley,
Pale, with the downcast eye,
Dark and drear Is the valley,
But the stars shine forth on high.
Nobody here may lsve thee,
Or care II thou stand or fall
But the great, god God above thee,
He watches and cares for all.
= london S,.scfafo,
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:. A Drop Of Joy In Every Word
BENNINGTON, Hunterdon Co., N. j.,
Tuue 1S 1874

FLEMINGToN, Hunterdon Co., N. J.,
June %, 1874.
DIR. X. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y: Dear
Sir-It is with happy heart that pen these
lines to acknowledge that you and your
Golden Medical Discovery and PLrgative
Pellets are blessings to the World. These
medicines cannot be too highly praised, for
they have almost brought me- out of the
grave. Three months ago | was broken out
with large ulcers and sores on my body,
limbs and face. l procured your Golden
Medical Discovery and Purgative Pellets,
and have taken six bottles, and to-day l am
in good health, all those ugly ulcers having
healed and left my skin in a natural, health Y
condition thought at one time could not
be cured. Although can but poorly express
Joy in every word [ write. Gods blessing
rest on you and your wonderful medicines Is
the humble prayer of Yours truly,
JAMES O. BELLS.
When a medicine will promptly cure such
terrible eating ulcers and free the blood of
the virulent poison causing them, who can
longer doubt its wonderful virtues? DIR.
Pierce, however, does not wish to place his
Golden Medical Discovery in the catalogue
of quack patent nostrums by recommending
it to cure every disease, nor does he so re-
commend it but what he does claim is this,
that there is but form of bOOd disease
that it will not cure, and that disease is can
Ger. He Goes not recommend his Discovery
for that disease, yet he knows it to be the
most searching blood cleanser yet discovered.
and that it will free the blood and system of
all ether known blood poisOns, be they ami
NAL vegetable mineral. The Golden Dis
covery is warranted by him to cure the worst
forms of Skin Diseases, as all forms OF
Blotches, Pimples and Eruptions, also all
Glandular Sweliings, and the worst form OF
Scrofulous and liberated Sores oil Neek'
Legs or other parts and all ScrofElons DIS
eases of the Bones, as White Swellings, Fever
Sores, Hip Joint and Spinal Diseases, all o
which belong to Scrofulous diseases.
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eyes, completely binding it. Sc useless
have the eyes become in consequence
that they have shrunk away until they
have almost entirely disappeared. Since
it reached the age of six months it has
been unable to stand, and it has lain
since then on its left side, and it never
stirs from the position. In spite Of all
the disadvantages it has labored under,
it has constantly increased in size, until
at the age of twelve months it weighs
600 pounds. 1t is the property OF a
Chinaman who lives at Hartford, Conn.
to which place it will be forwarded.
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WHENCE OUR PRESIDENTS HAZE.
COME

of "The Old Thirteen" states, only
five have given presidents TO the re-
public, viz: Virginia, Massachusetts,, New
York, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania,
but they give them during terms equal
to fifty-eight and half years. Presi-
dents have been contributed from four
post-revolutionary states, to wit, Ten
nessee. Ohio, Louisiana and Illinois,
and for twenty-nine and a half years.
As Virginia and Massachusetts, had the
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08

AT our request, Cragin & Co., of Phil
adelphia, Pa, have promised to send any
of our readers gratis (on receipt of Is
cents to pay postage), a sample of Dob
bins Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
THAT sour-tempered, cross, liver com
plant individual we passed yesterday should
take DIR. J H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial
and Blood Purifier. 1t imparts strength, vi
tality and pure blood. DR.. J. H. McLean's
office, 314 Chestnut street, st. Louis.
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Paid Nearly $500


ii. Il. STEVENS, ESD:
Dear Sir-Whcn about six months old was vac
cinnated. The parties who were vaecinnated from
the same virus died from the humor- The humor
spread IN 20 such extent that was rolled
II bran prevent me from scratching my person;
The disease finally settled in my head. remainen
this condition about twenty years, trouhied All
the time with sores breaking in my head ana dis-
charging corruption from my car AT TINS ,ime n
small kernel appeared my neck, gradually IN
,reasing in size until tumor formed OF suoh I'm :
size could it by turning my eyes do% I;
ward. All this time WAS taking various remeoies
for NV blood without substantial benent,
then went a prominent physician IN bosiun,
who during his treatment of six months lancer TIE III
tumor eight times, which cost me nearly f4" III III
left me with a rough aggravated sore, withon, m ~
diminishing size of the tumor, ana IN s,.ni'
feeble condition I consulted another pliys lcia5 n
NatiCk who after considerable time sncceue1t h,a
healing the without reducing the siZe. o,ah the
n.nt i commend ed NEGETLNE, III taten
e,rnest persussion of friend After haa ,ash
fuI sensations My whole body seemed 10 tpa tnn,or
Going a wonderful change, until many: nv 1919 ~,
6roLe and discharged frightfui quantIt rs Il. An
th;s fine il decreased in size untii ths puion uis
rnd Lut my neck still Tears the ugly scaIs OF
~ sore and lance. am now healthy ana strohg,
ana aui i mention that have been acute sui
ieI T remember until commencing the us" Of NEGE-
hen ali Immediately all rheumatic pains
aas.d This statement I volunteer for the purpose
~ na suffering humanity. and you VIII
confer a favor by giving It as much Pubiicity as
thought proper very s'" o, NJ 'sAvELs,
Ashland, Mass.
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THE ENORMOUS wAsTAGE of grain, so inevitable
Nth other styles of Threshers be SAVED by this
Improved Machine, efficient, every JOB, to thas
par all expenses Of threshing.
FLAX, TIMOTHY. MILLET. HUNGARIAN ard
like seeds threshed, separated cleaned and savo
as easily and perfectly as Wheat Oats, Bye or Barley
AN EXTRA PRICE is usually paid for grain and
seeds cleaned by this machine, for extra cleanliness
IN THE WET GRAIN of 1875, these were substar-
TALLY the ONLY MACHINES that could with proft
or economy, doing fast thorough and perfect worz,
.rhen Others utterly failed.
ALL GRAIN, TIME and MONEY wasting complica.
lions, such ENDLESS Aprons" Saddles "Beaters,
"Pickers etc. entirely dispensed tcah less than
one-haf the usual Gears, Belts Boxes and Journals;
easier managed; more durable light running no cost.
~ repairs dust; no HtteriBgs' to clean up not
troubled by adverse winds, rain or storms.
FARMERS and GRAIN RAISERS who are gpsed
,T the large saving made by It will not employ life
rior and wastefuI machines, but will tnsia on this
improved Thresher doing their work.
FoUR SIZES made for Q. 9, 10 and IL Horse
Powers Also . speciality Of SEPARAToRs. designed
and made ExPREssLY FOB STEAM POWER
TWO STYLES OF HORSE POWERS, viz: our i'm
proved sTriple Gear" and our "Spur Speed" (Wood'
bury style), both " Mounted on four wheels.
IF INTERESTED in Threshing or Grain Raising,
apply nearest Dealer write to Ms for nstra-
ted Circular (sent fee giving full particulars Of Sizes
Styles, Prices, Terms, etc.
N1ch0ls, Shepard d Co.,
RATTLE CREEK. MICH.
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TooTHACHE proceeds from ague in the
face operating upon the exposed nerve of a
decayed tooth. Rub the gum thoroughly
with the finger wet with Johnson's Anodyne
Eminent, heat the face well, and lap a fan
mel wet with the liniment on the face, also
put a little of the liniment into the cavity of
the tooth on cotton.
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THE system frequently gets out of
order and should be at once regulated, else
other troubles will ensue; when physic is
needed take Parsons Purgative Pills; they
are a safe, wholesome, and natural medicine
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PIMPLEs on the face, rough skin,
chapred hands, saltrheum and all cutaneous
affections cured, the skin made soft and
smooth, by the nse of Juniper Tar Soap.
That made by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New
York, is the only kind that can be relied on,
as there are many limitations, made from
common tar which are worthless.
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WITH view of aiding Secretary Bris-
tow in the laudable work of redeeming
the fractional currency, THE CHICAGO
LEDGER is being supplied at the rate of
fifty cents for six months.
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LAKE SIDE HOUSE, Madison, Wiscon-
sin, open for the season at reduced rates.
TO- particulars address VIM. F. Roos, Prop'r
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HAVE you ever heard of a case of Ague
that Shallenberger's Pills would not cure?
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THE oldest and best newspaper in the
West is the St. Louis Republican, daily and
weekly Democratic). Send for specimen
copies and campaign rates.
The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1876-07-08

VEGETINE will cleanse scrofula from
the system. Try it.
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WuHoFr's TONIC is not a panacea-is

WILHOFT's Tonic is not a panacea-is
not a cure for everything, but is a catholicon
for malarious diseases, and day by day adds
fresh laurels to its crown of glorious success.
Engorged Livers and Spleens, along the
shady banks of our lakes and rivers, are
stored to their healthy and normal secre-
tions. Health and vigor follow its use, and
Chills have taken their departure from every
household where Wilhofts Anti-Periodic is
kept and taken. Don't fail to try it. G. Il.
FINLAY & Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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For the Next Half Year.

DR.. SCHEsCK's PULMONIC SYRUP, SEA WEED
Tonic AND MANDRAKE PILLs.-These medicines
have undoubtedly performed more cures of Con-
sumption than any other remedy known to the
American public. They compounded of vege-
table ingredients, and contain nothing which can
be injurious to the human constitution. Other rem
edies ad vel tised Of Consumption, probably
contain opium which is n somewhat dangerousu'"6
in all cases, and if taken freely by consunp
patients it de- great injury; for its tendency
is to confine the morbid matter in the system,
which, of course, must make cure impossible
Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup is warranted not to con-
tain particle of opium 1t is composed of powerful
but harmless herbs, which act on the lungs, liver,
stomach, and blood, and thus correct all morbid
secretions and expe all the diseased matter from
the body. These the only means by which Con-
sumption can be cured, and az Schenck Pulmonic
Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills are the
only medicines which operate in this way, it is
obvious they the only genuine cure for Pulmon-
airy Consumption. Each bottle IF this invaluable
medicine is accompanied by full directions. d..
Schenck is professionally at his principal office.
ner Sixth and Arch Streets Philadelphia. ever y
Monday, where all letters for advice must be al
dressed.
f. J. HART & CO., Nos. 70, rs and II Tcboupi
touas St., New Orleans, Wholesale Agents.
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THE MEDICINE THAT CURES
vegetine.

Taking into consideration the character of its
vouchers, the history of its cures and the immense
increasing demand VEGETINE may be fairly entitled
the leading medicine of the
For Scrofuls in the blsod VEGErINE is infallibie
remedy and 10 person need suffer from tumors, ul-
GERS, and all diseases arising from impure hlood II
NEGETINE is used according to directions. There is
not a case of Scrofua in existence that yEGETINE
will not cur O. provided however, the vital functions
have not lost their of action all that may be
aid to the contrary notwithstanding.
VEGETINE is pleasant to the taste, mild in its inu
cnce and absolute in its action disease. the
following unaueston evidence will show:
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GETTING MONEY.

The most unfortunate day in the ca
reer of any young man is the day on
which he fancies there is some better
way to get money than to earn it; for
from that feeling spring the many ex-
travagant and visionary schemes which
are INDUCED in for the purpose of gain
ing a livelihood without labor. When
a young man once becomes thoroughly
infected with this feeling, he is ready to
adopt any means for the accomplishment
of his object; and if his plans are frus'
trated and he is foiled in his efforts, upon
the very crest of the wave which he has
already mounted, and in full view, is the
temptation TO crime, to shield him from
the disgrace which he thinks must inevi-
tably follow in the wake of defeat. To
those he yields, and the first he realizes
be finds himself the violator of the law,
and criminal in the eyes of the commu-
nifty, and an inmate of the pris on, await
ing trial, all brought on for want of lit
tie manly frmness in the outset of life to
prompt him to choose an avocation in life
where the penny earned would bring
with it its sure reward. Then let our
young men spurn the idea of obtaining
money without rendering an equivalent
let them be ready and willing to occupy
positions in life which will give them the
best possible opportunity to develop their
natural talent, and do good to Others
while helping themselves. In this way
we may have nation of noble men and
women, which will be a source of profit
wonder and admiration to the world at
large.
DEAL SQUARELY WITH Your Chill
DREN.-To gain obedience, you mus
first set yourself to deserve it. What
ever you promise your little one, how
ever small the thing seems to you, and
whatever trouble it costs you, perform it
Never let the doubt once enter that in
nocent mind that you say what you dc
not mean, or will not act up to what yol
say. Make as few prohibitory laws a
you possibly can, but once made, keel
them. In what is granted as i'll wha
is denied, compel yourself, however
weary, worried or impatient, 10 admin
lister always even-handed justice. Thi
is system much more likely to secur'
your child's real affection than all tn,
petting and humoring so generally in
dulged in, to give pleasure or saw,
trouble, not to your little ones. but t.
yourself-lfss Muloch.
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1t used to take twelve hours to dye the hlr, II l
then it looked ridiculous. Now, in fifteen minu =
TUFTS Hair Dye will give you beautiful glossy
black tresses without trouble Inconvenience. Is
MURRAY St, New York.
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PEARCE d CO., Commission Mer.
chants, 2I3 N. Second street. st. Louis, wholesale
dealers in Dried Fruits, Butter, Cheese, Beans and
Oatmeal. Orders and consignments solicited.
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Veoetine is Sold bv all DRUGGISTS.
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To Minister'S, Lawyers and Old Men.
YeU have weak voice, subject to hoarseness.
and throat often sore-if you have weak lungs
IT if you have a weak back-if you troubled
III with constipation piles, prolapsus uteri, or
- hernia-if continued speaking, singing, riding.
walking: fatisues or exhausts You, your abdo-
minial muscles have relaxed, and you need uphold
ing. If you will inelose to me three cent stamp,
the efectual remedy will be pointed out and infer
nation how to obtain it with or without money.
Address, j. n. CRAVEN.
Editor THE BAPrIs-, Memphis, Tenn.
HAVING SUFFERED COMPASSIONATE THE SUFFERING.
1000 have been relieved already.
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BATTLE CREEK, MICE.

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SIS ordering the Iprgst Joint OF he
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