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National Republican., 1876-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ths Toe Jefferson Club.

The Joe jefferson Dramatic Club propose CIV
ing their fourth regular performance OF tho season
at FoId's opera house en- Friday evening, Feoru-
ury4. The attraction will be one Of Tom Tay-
lor's most charming comedies, embracing In the
cast many old favorites OF the club and several
later acquisitions to its roll. The proceeds
table organization under whose auspices the per-
ance Is to be given-will be applied to the relief
Of the suffering poor. The Marine band is en-
gagged for the occasion.
English Opera.
In the midst OF its very best successes the hel.
logg English opera troupe comes to Washington,
and will commence its season Monday night next.
Tickets for sale at MetZerott's.
Theatre Comique.
Enthusiastic and crowded houses nightly greet
the varied and excellent performances at the
Theatre Comique.
National Republican., 1876-01-21
Auction Sale Today.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs

BY Wash. b. Williams:
At O'Clock, valuable improved and unimproved
real estate,
National Republican., 1876-01-21
PROPOSED PLR FOR / New government

fFB Old MUNICIPALITY 70 BE RESTORED
National Republican., 1876-01-21
ANOTHER BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

DETAILS OF THE SUGGESTED ACT
National Republican., 1876-01-21

SUBSCRIBE for stock In the Home Building As.
ISOLATION, which meets tonight at the Board OF
Trade rooms.
National Republican., 1876-01-21

FRANCHISE TO BB FULLY RECOGNIZED
National Republican., 1876-01-21
Accident in the County.

TIE Home Building Association meets to.
nioh
National Republican., 1876-01-21
The D. C. Game Club.

THE HONS Building Association meets to-
night
National Republican., 1876-01-21
A Valuable Discovery.

To be obtained for twenty-five cents.
For sale by Drew Gibbs, ID. p. Hinkling, X
b. Ferguson, L. q. Bishop, and q. StOtt x Go.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
SuIlSlrics.

StUGARS-Ali grades.
- NOL.7SSES-Choicr, Prime and Fur,
in kegs, half barrels and barrels.
FLOIR-Barr. = and bali barres Choice
Family. Extra and Superfimc.
h. u UE.iL-RrcriIrd weekly.
HOG PRODJC1-Lard in all size pack
ages; SugaI-curcd Hams and Shoulders
Break fast Bacon Bacon SIDES and Shoulders :;
Mess Pork Prime Mes Pork
CORR E-Choicc. Prn. and Fair.
TE.iS-lmperial,G unpowder, Tyson aud
Oolong.
SPICES Cinnamon, Pepper and Alsricc
SO.IP-Olivc. Family, Palm and Toilr,
C.INDLES-BoNcs, half boxes and.
quarters.
SNiRCH-Best Pearl
PNkLES-Pin,s. quartz, ali COLON AMI.
gallon Imported and Domestic.
Buing, Backing, Matches, Broons,
Buckets. and anything else in our line that
:an be called Tor.
Il LAMKIS Il EGGLEsroS.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
No: l.-Scholarsbips, Male and Female.

Wishing To extend to n great number Of
students the privilege of attending NeOphogen
College. and enable those i'll limited cIcum.
stances to acquire al edura'ion, the Managers
Of Neophogen College have determined to
sell one thousand Scholarships III this College
al the sum of one hundred dollars each, aud
that when one thousand are sold. each pur-
chaser shall forever thcrrair.r have the night
~ send a student 10 this College free OF alt
tuition fees.
All who wish to avail themselves Of this
arrangement OF all IN this cause are rrques.
rrd To transmit to J NJ Walton, GalIatin
Tenn. bond for Scholarships As follows:
For and in consideration Of one Scholar
>hip at Neophosen College, which guarantees
II, the purchaser forever thereafter the right 10
-cnd one SUDDEN, to N-oph"g-n College free OF
all ,uiti IA fees, the undersigned promises aud
i,iuds himself his heirs. executors and adj
,niuis,rators, 10 pay To the Treasurer of said
College one hundred dollars, 10 be paid 20
-,rn "a one thousand Scholarships have been
-od. and the undersigned has been notified
# same, and the same TO bear interest from
tine of notice being given until paid, al six
per cent The right Of said Scholarship vests
when the one hundred dollars are paid, and
~ continue forever.
hereby bind myself, my heirs, etc, TO full
ill this obligation.
A. witness my hand and seal. this--day
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
Ci"rgym.n, !Sun,iay-Schn"i 7r0ch'r$,
!Scholors, alt Friends Of DE Rbic,
READ!
READ!

\ few wears since DR.. William smith. of
the University Of London, and the mot eln-
ncnt Lcxicngraphcr in the world, associated
with himself over seventy distinguished
Diyimcs and Authors, OF both Europe and
this country. in the great task of preparing a
comprehensive Dictionary Of the Bible, and
supplying wan, long felt 10y the religious
>I9ublir The result of these labor, appeared III
three iargc aud very costly volumes, won
deriul monument OF learning. An Abridse-
mcnt of the great work, for pnI ular u,r.
made by Dr. Smith himself, is the one We
have arranged tu furnish our suj>c. ibrrs.
! tbs .1bndgmtm is condensation Of
housdndsof roiomss Of sssnys histories, trorsIS,
daG commentaries for the tirciddiOn md illus
/ frdfiom cf the Bibls
Il contains every name in the Bible respect
. ing which anything can be sai''. |, embraces
the result, of historic research, antiquarian
investigation, the study of languages and
dialects. and the di>co,cIic, Of the modern
travellers and explorers in III" Holy Land
Robin -on, RawIin>nu. Ferguson, Lu!ard,
Of'rr,, and Stanley.
. The book Is printed from new Stereotype
plates, on good paper, and /, appropriately
illustrated with over
l2J ENGRANINGS.
of beautiful scenes, Ancient Cities, and Mem
. nrabI- Places of the Holy Land, descriptive
Figures and valuable Maps.
II contains nearly 500 closely printed ,
double column, ortavo p".">. Inrlndln. -
elegant fpH-pagc Sod and WOOD EngrGrtngs.
1t is printed in type Of Il heavy, disrn ct,
AMI very iegible face.
1t i, the only American edition Of the
condenSato made by DIR Smith own hand.
The most careful cndcav0r and accurate
scholarship have been enlisted to avoid re-
producing the errors which crrpi into the
English edition.
English authorities d'ifer widely from
American in the pronunciation al proper
names In Iii, edition cur sfanddrd lrAIcn
-raphrrs have been followed. - as To adapt
the work To the American people. and give
IL an invaluable mcrIr-and one which /.
possessed by no o'hr reprint. An intelligent
rca Ter or student oi the Bible will appreciate
this sxrrlrucr and he satisfied only with the
Dictionary that gives him the Scrptura
proper names arrrnitaied accnrdin. To the
best usage in this country, and the recognized
authorities in photography.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
A GOOD HOME FOR. SOME ONE.
FOR SALE
NEAR DELHI, La.

isO acres Of land; go acres in cultivation
IA new dwelling. containing five rooms: all
oM hons"s necessary i"r i:borrrs ; large.
new gin huu>r; new ~ SAW I'm and new
belt Dc-riug. new Horse Engin"--a success
I'm fact. everything III perfect orirr h'r farm
ing, Guui well, Of water, .n"i gardens,
orchards oi the best quality Of ri the >eicr,
kinds Of fruits, containing peaches. apples
pears. tigs. ounces. aprictts. riums, cherries
grapes. rasl'bcrrirs, strawberries ETC., etc; and
III fact, every thing ~ make home pleasant.
All above overflow. one mile north West u!
Delhi, on tho v, ). x J.. X r.
Price SIS. 90 per acre, "nc.hall cash, bal
anrc one and two years time.
If not snll before the first e Novcubcr
1879. will he Withdrawn fiom the market.
The society "i Delhi is n, go"l as any il
the Sra,r-g"od schools and churhr,. Meth
odisi, Baptist. Presbyterian and Catholic
Titles good. Change Of ba,inr>s j. the rca
son assigned for this extraordinary "iirr
Apply TO Wiley F. Man2ham at Rayville.
La, or the undersigned. on the premises or al
Delhi, La. JOHN {. STANHEL.
August 2isf. lN1I.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
Peterson's Magazine.
GREAT OFFERS FOR 1871.

E~iy" \ Five Dollar Mczzorint Engraving as
: a Premium 10 every person getting tap ii
Club.
CHEAPEST AND BEST
PETtRsoSS MAGAZINE la, the hes; Orig.
Stories "f any Of the ladys books. the beet
Conrrd Fashion Plates. the hest Receipts the
Steel Engraving, &c. g.. Every f,,nily
Ought to take il 1t gives more for the money
than any IN the Wurlh.
Terms ALWAYS in suvancc) $500 a year
Great reductions to Cubs
Address CHAS. J. TETERSoS.
900 Chestnut ST . Philadelphia Pa
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
TESTIMONIALS.
OF
WA1tRS' PIANOS h DREAMS

Waters New Scale Pianos have peculiar
merits.-Ner York Tribune
The tone Of The Waters Piano is rich, mel
low and sonorous. They possess grea, volume
OF sound and the continuation of sound or
singing power is one Of their most marked
features Nr York Times.
Waters Concerto Organ is so voiced as to
have tone like full rich alto voice. Ii is
especially human in its tone, powerful yet
sweet-Rproi Ner Yorker.
Aug. IA, lS75-ly
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
BEATTY Piano.
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT

GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.
Endorsed by the highest musical authorities
,brouchout the world rs THE REST.
Mr.. d. F. Beatty, a; Washington. Warren
county, Nj, has engaged IN the manufacture
Of pianos. and Judging from his energy, enter
prise and musical ability, the public may
expect to secure in his pianos we!l-tinished,
durable and fine. toned instruments, AT n very
moderate price. His facilities will enable
him to compete with any -LanItertriHe: NJ
Record
Btayn Send stamp for catalogue. Adde'S
DINIEL I. BE.iTTY, Woshing'or, Mr.
Jrr.ry.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
THE
philharmonic" PIANO.

HIS entirely new instrument possessing all
the essential qualities of mure expensive and
higher priced Pi.no> is offered at a lower price
than any similar one Low in the market. Ii l.,
durable, with Il niagniilrcn'e of tone hardly
surpassed and vet can be purchased at prices
and an terms " iihin the reach Of all This
INSTRUMENT has all the mod .rn improvements
Ihcindin: the celebrated "A2ratic" treble auI
is FULLY warranted. Catalogues mailed.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
tanned Fruits and Vegetables,

Snn CASES Numscn& Son packing
wv consisting Of Corn, Peas. Toma-
toes, Lima Beans, Succota>h, Peaches, Pine
Apples, Goose berries, Strawberries, Blue
Plunls, Rhubarb, Whoulebcrri,s aud Black
berries: also assorted Pie Fruits, put up
specially for Hotels, Steamboats, and Families.
II LAMKIS & EGGLysTOS
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
s. w. SMITH,,
BiRBER d HAIR DRESSER,

IIAS mo,ed into his new shop on Lon'se
street. me door north OF W. l.. Jones
stone, 2ayviIlr. and provided with all kinds I"
perfumes. cosmetics and hair dyes necessary
for the satisfactory execution OF all work III
his line. aud respectfully sollci's the pa
,ronage Of the public. He can shave, dye
shampoo, and Trim a gentleman up in an,
style: and also keeps fancy toilet articles
on hand to az commodate the ladies.
lime J. IS15-tf
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
BEATTY Plan" !
GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.

GRAND SQUARE AND UPRIGHT
These Pianos are the fines, in he world
IA regards tone and excellence. huntington
TENN Republican.
The Beatty PanoiS pronounced BY all, the
sweetest toned instrument msnulaciured''-
Gdiysbprg, (Pa) Csniury.
The Beatty Pianos, grand square aud
upright, are remarkable Tor their beauty of
finish, rs well n tor sweetness and volume
o: tone. '--Niddie'orn (N.Y) Nrcury.
Mr.. Beatty Is responsible business man.
Washington (N y Star.
Agents wanted cvcry~ horc send .,anp
for ci'aIog,e Adde'S DANIEL =
. BEATTY Washington, View Jcr.c,.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
O. = }
Attest:

Upon receiving the preceding lnnd, which
will he deposited IN one of the National Banks
If Galatin, a receipt will be returned To the
purchaser. The right 10 the Scholarship is
tran fcrabe, and any one holding the same
may send any one to College free OF ruition
fees.
la this way collegiate education is forever
secured TO the holder Of the Scholarship, his
descendants or assigns, for the sum OF 81 per
zeal
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
Seven Stern Facts.

|. Its the cheapest College OF the like
grade in the world.
=. In four speciaIiics it challenges comPe-
tiunn.
3. II exemp!ifes tina, an institution may
lie very good and very cheap, though contrary
To the dogma of some.
:. Ii e,iucates males and females, which
i. natural and right-now so dcclded by eX.
perts. but long ago hy common sense.
6. No expense will b- spared 10 secure
TEACHERS of the finest talent i'll Europe and
America.
:. 1t is truly National Institute, and
v,u,hs nf all sections are. solicited Ia come and
form friendships that will 50 greatly tcnd To
ma ;e us Il united people, aud prrpetuate our
iil,erfies
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
The Home College,

for the North and the South.
Sectional PrJudics m"st be 9es'rcyrd, or
true National Patriotism wW
ccds! 10 trist.
There is no way 81 effective a> the bring
ing together the noble youths from ali sections.
and have AT heart the making them devoted
friends in College days.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

A VALUABLE tract Of wood land, con
IA tanning 40 acres, two miles west of
''Irard lying south uf the y. l.. Il ]. X. K.
VIII be- sold on rca-uIabi terms. For par-
ucnnr-, apply 10 Wiley =. Mansliam, Ray
vile, La
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

OB WORK. Of all kinds, from a carte de
- r's"s To Il poster, neatly executed at this
office. upon short nofiee
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

FURNISHED WITH 4 COPY or THIS
PAPER FOR ONE YEAR AT TIE
PUBLISHER y rRit EGf THE EOOk-
81 .JUONLI AIDED.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
CANNASSERS.

We wish every family canva.sed TO sub
scribe for tlns valuable combination.
Agents will find our combination exceed
ingly easy 10 canvass Tor. Few families vii,
refuse Ia subscribe al once if i; is rightly
presented. To cler2ymen, Sunday-scl,oo
teachers, parents, Smndy school scholars, and
IN fact, 10 every one who cares to read tn"
Bible n'elligibly. the book j. invaluable nor
will they refuse 10 subscribe if they are made
To understand that they are 10 receive the
boo. and paper for very little more than the
publisher price for the book alone.
Exclusive territory given To canva>scrs.
Send $500 for an outfit. consisting o. copy
Of the Bible Dictionary. and sample copies O
the Paper. postage prepaid.
The cash must accompany all orders. n the
margin of profit is 81 small that we cannu,
open accounts with subscribers or canvas.rrs
The Dictionary will be sent 10 subscriber.
: immediately on the receipt of the sub.crip.
ton money.
Subscribers whose terms of subscrittou
have not expired, ty forwarding the money
will receive copy OF the Billie Dictionary
and their subscription TO the Paper extended
one year. #
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
No. 2....Female SclhOlarsliiI Ds.
S,.rUO-To Parents and Phiianthropiss.

Si!'Uo-To Parents and PhfdmhroPs's.
Ten female students will be received into
the family Of the President Of Neophosen
college, and trained as his children, boarded,
rloth-,i, books and stationery furnished, and
graduated in a regular Collegiate Course, for
Sl.nnp each, payable in advance by the lst of
September, 1873. They must not be under
twelve years Of age, and able 10 read and
write '"hc chief inducement in presenting
this, Is I" give the Presi lent an opportunity to
train remarkable characters, to the honor Of
the COLLEGE, and 10 enable him TO verify his
view, in regard 10 the development of any
youth of rnc'!inm gniIation. when full
CONTROL is given and implirit co'h fence re.
posed,
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

1900 a% r%, of of ,ns r psrs S"a p 'h~
North Louisiana < Texas Rail Road, and ia
4 good range. For particulars apply AT this
office. q.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
CHARGES.

The pphiishr price for Smiths Billie Dir
fionary IS $3.50. Ne rW gre ths Journal,
far one year, and one copy Of The Dtctioaary for
500
No extra charge will be made Tor the
Bible Dictionary when delivered Il, our publ.
cation office.
When dclI, cred through the mail 81 cents
extra will bc charged for the prepayment Of
postage.
Thirty cents extra will be charged for box
ing in sending tn one address from 10 10
books; 80 cents from 10 10 ~ buoHs; ~
cents from 20 To 81, AID - cents for all
orders for over 10
For less than i books no extra charges 70
boxing.
We have succeeded in making arrange.
mcurs with the express companies Ia carry
our books NJ a very low rate. The empress
charges will be pah AT the point Of delivery
In sending orders rnclu>e-
For one copy OF the Paper for year. and the
Bible Dictionary, 10 he delivered at our
Office, in all $500
For the SAFE, to be sent l.y mail, in all a.2l
For two copies. 10 be- sent bv mail. in all 5 81
For three copies, express To be paid at
the point OF delivery. IN all 1850
For four copies. 80 cents extra for boxing
in all IL 90
For clubs Of 10 or more the total charge for
boxing and exprcssage will amount To bu, 4
few cents each.
A Sunday school edition, containing ,he
same matter, but less finely gotten up. vii
he combined with the paper al 20 cents les.
than the above prices.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
NEOPIlO(1E\
MALE &FEMAlE COLLEGE,
Gallatin, Tennessee,
o, the Ioui>riU, & haSarjiie RdiLOHa an" 4.
thc Jua,iiyn Of lie C"p'bo lands OHIO
EptIUtd
26 Miles from Nashville
IrsIMpfi AGAD }NttG EsiA.S.

The school i IN rlr vt the richest anu most
,.harniag agricultural counties IN America, IN
the iruu 1T the famous BLUEGRASS country ~
Summer cunmIy. Tenn. - l"Nrly valley. lying
i.iwr,u y rnu.,. If the Cumberland n""r'-
,niuS AID rh,. cumberland river. III br;,'''inl
iirII. riry 81 VINES ald n'""f>' '""'''i"'h-
J..,Hb inhabitants. distinguished if In'r''i'
s,r,.,. and refinement. hospitality and gene
rr,ily. This I.lrr wa- -""''trd alter canvas
IN. rl5,. advantages and inducements offered
1t ali rlrr most u"rri points III Ih' country
Sixteen Members of the Faculty,
i number al whom have the highest national
reputation. both a. teachers and authors, al.
will br increased To twenty-five the next
acadrni" year.
TIE Five Schno' Of the Cnllege Course.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
BEAT'IY'S 45 55I ;i3$tt
YnlIOtIT

E'arlOr.Organs ar" highly recommend
ed by Prof q. II. Hunger, Rev. A. VI Jelly
Baltimore, Md; Prof John b. Rowland. Rev.
$. Domer, Washington. ID. C.; g. 5. Dy>ar
Bloomfield. Iowa; &. W. Robinson, Prof
Johnston. Philadelphia. and thousands of 9th
ers rs the best in use. Send stamp for extend
eel lis, of testimony before buying parloI
organ. Agents wanted everywhere. Adj
dress. D.1NIEL f. BE.ITTi, Washington
v. J.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

NOR SALE: Three valuable tracts 0!
i land. near Grrard, Louisiana
The Undersigned has procured the ns"ncy
for the sale of three tracts of good wood land
near t,irard. One place with l2n acres, TWO
other places 40 acres each: one mile, one
and "a hall. AMI two and half. from Grar,i.
The lau tract will be sold for 1928 per acre
Tor cash the other AT $500 per acre on one,
'wo and three years, note with mortgage re-
tanned. For further particulars, apply TO
WILEY p MANGHAM.
Feb. 9TH. # Rayvillc, La.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

nNE Hall interest in large body of land.
but will be sold in lot, L. >uit purchasers.
For particulars apply al tins office. It.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19

1000 A.rr' a md , r% ' %s s' r"'f Fa,
particulars apply at tins Office. It.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
LAND FOR SALE.

ne plantation within i"nr or five miles of
L Delhi. known -, The Nin-un Place, on
joe bayou. " contains aioui 300 acres. one
hundred acres belted. about 81 acres can be
put IN cultivation with lrlc work, a fine
cypress brake (t'c be-, on the bayou. Price
81 100 cash.
Apply 10 WILEY r. MANGHAM.
rcb. ~. lS'o.--'f Rayvilic, La.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
~ ~'IIi -T'IIIT TT 'TT'T'''''' '''I''T' :"
DANIEL. T.. BEATTY. WASH
fnglOBl. Now Jersey. ly

Nhh ACRES wood land. 81 acres dog
NVI wool ridge, some >wcet-%um land.
viii be sold at s.! 81 per acre, on easy tenn.
ten miles southeast ui Rayville. Far further
particular, apply al ihi, office Ono. go u)
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
The Five Schoo of the College Cours

Departments.
|. Preparatory School.
= Normal School.
, Music School.
l. Art School.
:. School of Modern Languages.
=. Agricultural SrEooi.
:. Commercial Sch,pl.
). Law School.
Board, Tuition, Fuel, Wash ng, etc. S88.
,0OnJ Catalogues for Gra,uirnu. Distribution.
Students can attend Baptist, Method.
ist. Christian, Presbyterian or
Catholic Churches.
STUDENTS are received al any degree Of
adyancrmcnf nj any time.
Richland beacon., 1876-02-19
A Rare Premium for Every Subscriber.
4 Magnificent Opportunity for
CanNa>strS.
4 Combination that Pays Bet
ter than (hrOntOs.
BIBLE DICTIONARY

oMIH0 UtLtJ""1 l.
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HOW INvALIDs AT A DISTANCE

DIR. E. b. FOOTE,
Va ION Lexin1ton Ave-. n. 7.
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-15
Portland & Rochester r. r.

On and after Monday, April, 8, 1875,
Trains will run rs follows.
E elIll-s=5s1s Leave Portland at $50 a. M,
$50 A. M. Train stops at all stations between
Portland and Rochester, and runs through to
Worcester. Arrives at Rochester at 1000 a.
ton & Maine Railroads.) At Nashua at HAT
a. M, Lowell 1215 ?. M, Boston LIS p. M,
S er m snd A. W%rppe. % Fl E1hoIns
connecting with trains South and West.
$50 r. MI. Steamboat Express arrives at
for Manchester and Concord, at Nashua
tor Lowell and Boston, at Aver .,Inc-
mel 11f az ana WITH Boston
London wi1heu1 Change Of Cars,
Steamers Of the Norwich Line, arriving in
New York at Pier No, 40. North River
state Rooms can be secured in advance at
Barnes Bros, No. % Exchange Street and
M at the e, Depot sEso;;, -nn. - Doo,.
all stations
$40 r. M. Train runs to Gorham.
RETURNING
Trains leave Rochester at $780, 11.25, 11.45 a. M,
,ao n.y. Stops at all Stations arrives in Port
land at 10 90 a. m.
1925 A. WI. Steamboat Express from New Lon
don, leaving Norwich Line Steamers at 500
Springvale, Alfred, Saco River, Gorham, Sacca-
Kappa and Westbrook, arrives in Portland at
1.2O p. m, makes close connection with the
Maine Central and Grand Trunk Railroads.
Has A; Nj. Train is freight train with Passen-
is due in Portland at STOP. m.
$50 r. WI. Train is through from New York.
stops at all Stations when signaled, arrives
in Portland at 1880 p. m.
Local Train from Gorham at 600 a. M, arrives in
Portland at $40 a.. m.
j. M. LUNT, supt.
ap1 du
The Portland daily press., 1876-09-15
POETRY.
A Centennial Hymn.
July 4th, 1S76.
BY ELIZA s. MITCHELL.

Praise be to God, and countless thanks,
For what his hand hath done;
That where our fathers toiied and sowed,
The harvest has begun.
Let iightnings fash ane thunders roll
Their anthems through the sky,
The oceans wire shall echo back,
"Glad tidtngs" In reply.
The network that surrounds the world
A living harp Is made,
And through the whole broad earth, the wire
By liehining's louch Is played.
Who saw, ene-bupdred years to-day,
This miracle we own,
Or dreamed the lightning's tongue OF Ire,
Would speak from zone to zone!
Who saw the cable slowly wind
Its length from shore tO shore,
Or knew q nations heart would beat
Bepeath the oceans roar"
Who saw the power that fecks the seas
Triumphant in the air,
Or who to ride with whirlwind's speed
The iron horse might dare!
Who saw within the burning sun
The limner's magic grace,
Or with Daguere believed that light
Might photograph face?
Who saw the heavy shackles fall
From slavery's hand of toll,
And millions kneei in prayer and praise
Upon the tear-washed soil?
Seems rolling down the strand?
Joined to the Enos of the past,
IT'S but a grain of sand.
The nations of the whole broad earth
Are gathered here to-day,
And art and beauty joined to grace
Our nations festal day.
And now as down the hill we gaze
With hope entwined with fear,
Our children's children shall behold
New miracles appear.
New lights shall fash along the earth,
New powers may ride the air.
To draw the heavy veil aside
What mortal hand may dare!
Thanks be to God, the way is paved
With sands Of shining gold,
And Truth and Peace are linked with Love,
To guard our nations fold.
o may another century shed
Rich blessings on our land,
And wars red banner turn to dust
y In gentle Mercy's handi