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The Colfax chronicle. (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1876-1877, 1876-08-19
D0LFAx, GRANT PARISH, LA, SATURDAY AUGUST 49, 1876

the Madonna, by careful copyist
of ;Angelo, and steel engravings of
Forr est as the Broker of Bogota,
and the Gladiator of DR.. Bird;
also printingsiofsF Forrest as he ap-
peared in Claude Melnottei and
Damon, twenty-five years ago.
Here and there through the upper
halls occur portraits o. Forrest
at Metamora and Othello, some in
teresting old playbills Of his early
performances, portrait of David
Graham, formerly the light Of the
New York bar, and always . warm
friend of Forrest. Excellent pic
tires too, of the elder Conway,
Macready, Miss ONeil, John
Greene, the great Irish comedian;
"Old Jim" Wallack, George Fred
erick Cook in the chaacter of Ia
go, are to be seen on the third
floor, together with very hand
some engravings (three in ally
representing "The Plains of Hea-
ven," ''The Last Judgment" and
"TAe Great Day of His Wrath"
On these floors and in the bed
rooms are several old trophies of
the stage, among (which are re-
called the sword of the Elder
Keene, the original bowie-knife
and the sword of Talma, .the once
famous French tragedian. In the
bedrooms, all of which are COM
modious and inviting, are high
post bedsteads, some q century
old and others older; ancient types
of bureaus and dressing-cases,
and all alone in the glory of it's
antiquity, a settee which was carv-
ed in 1920. The library and par
lors are on the first floor, and here,
as almost everywhere in the Gu
rious building, hang costly works
of art. In the center of the Ii
brary stands the desk, q plain
oil colored affair, which Forrest
used for many years. In the capa-
cious bookcase are intelligently
arranged some eight thousand vol
umes, embracing the classics. trea-
tises upon art and interesting his
tories of the stage. In inches in
the wall are busts of jackson, JEFF
ferson, Calhoun, Patrick Henry
and Napoleon. Over the mantel
is q handsome painting of Forests
mother, and wherever space
could be impressed have been
placed rich engravings of distin-
guished men. The arrangement is
of a quiet character, and the eye,
instead of becoming wearied, is re-
lieved by the presence of one con-
tinuous succession of beautiful and
instructive pictures, to mar which
there are no incongruities. From
this gallery of faces, that seem al
most living, the visitor departs
as from q vision of beauty that
would follow after him, were he
not met in the grand old parlors
by scenes if possible more attrac-
tive. In one position, where it
can be examined with greatest
advantage, hangs the famous paint
ing by Slengeneyer. the Christian
martyr, a painting which is effec-
lively designed to demonstrate
the grandeur of religion and the
weakness of unjust persecution.
In another end of the parlor is a
painting entitled Children at the
Brook" the work of Meyer Won
Bremen. It is a picture of two
pretty children, one a tender little
blonde, who, with q mixture OF
pleasure and timidity, tries the
temperature of the clear water,
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The Actors Home.
Philadelphia Times.l

fnllade1pMa lines.
Southward q half mile or so from
the tranquil town of Holmesburg,
picturesquely elevated upon the
crest of a woodland hill, is to be
seen the beautiful home which
Edwin Forrest bequeathed to the
old and helpless of the dramatic
profession. The grounds, COM
prising one hundred and ten acres,
and the buildings thereon, were
purchased BY Mr.. Forrest long be-
fore his death, and. even at q time
when his physical stamina war
ranted the belief that he had many
years to live. It was his hope to
see the home in a fourishing con-
dition and to be able personally to
superintend its management
Since such qualification, however.
the fates denied the iberal-minded
artistic, it became the pleasure of
his executors, Messrs. Jas. Cakes,
of Boston, Joseph Lawson, of
New York, and Daniel Dougherty,
OF Philadelphia, to carry out speed
lily the letter of his intent in this
importont matter, and as soon as
the personal affairs of the estate
were adjusted the house and
grounds at Holmesburg were given
in charge of MIR. Joseph McArdle,
with instructions to make them q
fitting asylum for wornout TRACE
dams. This last-named gentleman
was for thirty years the business
and financial manager of Mr.. For
rests theatrical engagements, and
was besides his warm personal
friend; and when, therefore, he
assumed the responsibility of ar
ranging the property of his patron
every one felt that he would do it
well. but noVne thought how ex-
cellently he would do it. To be
sure, in the laying out of intricate
and graceful approaches, overhung
by the dropping branches of the
willow, and shaded at intervals by
lofty pines and stalwart oaks, or
with the lovely stretch of country
to the east, bordered as it is by
the winding Delaware, which in
turn are relieved by the hill
ranges of Riverton, Mr.. McArdle
had nothing whatever to do. All
these were selected by the testator
himself under whose directing eye
generous patronage was given
every article which could possibly
assist in enhancing a most fascin-
ating natural prospect. But it is
for the internal disposition of
things that the visitor to this en-
chanting spot is indebted to the
taste and skill of the ex-manager.
The mansion is an old fashioned,
exceedingly comfortable look
ing structure, three stories
high, is skirted by broad pill
Jared porticos, tastefully decorated
with vases of flowers and ever
green's. n The first floor is divided
by a wide hallway. This is richly
carpeted and made to look a
perfect gallery of art without hav-
ing the appearance Of being over
crowded. On either side are busts
OF Burns, Forrest, Milton, Napo-
leon l., and one exquisite ife-size
statue of the great actor, executed
in marble-the work of Ball
considered to be the finest statue
in the country. It is a represen-
tation of Mr.. Forrest in the char
acter of Coriolanus. Portraits
and paintings line the walls at
agreeable distances. At one end
there is hung a full size photo
graph of Forrest, taken in sec
k.1--.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

The contest Gomez 90 close 10 drawn battle
as to leave but little room for tubllation. The
country has neither accepted the Republican
candidates with pronounced enthusiasm, nor
rejected the Democrats with decision. After
making all deductions on the score OF intimida-
ton and sectional feeling. after eliminating, In
fact, the action OF the South from the moral
aspect Of the contest altogether, We have still
to face the fact OF o very decided change OF
sentiment among Northern voters IN regard 10
the degree of trust to be accorded to the prom
ises OF the Republican party. Inc election OF
Tuesday did not mark the close OF the hepubli-
can partys long epoch OF power. But 1t did
place the conditions Of that power on new
basis and il did accompany the renewed trust
with an emphatic animation that IL must De
more faithfully discharged IN the future than
il has been in the near past.
party been wisely used, had its exercise been
uniformly delegated to honest and able men,
neither the shotgun policy nor the corruption
of the franchise could have reduced the party
to the narrow victory OF Tuesday. The lesson
of the election will be thrown away II 1t be not
accepted, in part at least, as rebuke to the
selfshness and greed which have boon allowed
to disgrace the Republican name /; and II it be
not used as a means OF purifying the party
from influences which have furnished its rec
ord, and blurred in public memory the impress
sion Of its great services and noble aspirations.
even the one which lies behind 1T. But the
camp-followers who have stuck to the Republic
can party for the sake of the spois they could
secure must be got rid OF. The leaders who
have abused the confidence OF the party by sub
stituting the pursuit Of a selfish ambition for
devotion to its principles must be deposed. Pu-
rified and strengthened, the party will be pre-
pared to discharge the great and responsible
duties which the people have again intrusted to
it with singleness and integrity OF purpose
which will prove that il has not fallen:away
from the ideal Of it's founders.-New York
Tines, Nov. 9th.
We commend the above to the consideration
Of these Republicans who at first secretly. and
afterwards openly, opposed portions Of the
ticket. The practice Of forming combinations
to defeat the we'll known party workers, by
placing men on our tickets who are unknown
as working Republicans, has been, IN some in
stances, carried to so great an extent as to en-
danger whole ticket, when not supported by
a Presidential campaign.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
VAN buren, COUNTY-OFFICIAL.

Below, we give the official vote at the recent
election for the. several ca nddates balloted for
in this county. 1t will be seen the majority for
Hayes andiWheeler over Tilden and Hendricks
is one thousand four hundred and forty-seven,
and that Hayes and Wheeler received a ajori-
ity of nine hundred and forty-six over Tilden
and Hendricks and Cooper and Cary combined,
E. w. Keghtley received q majority Of nine
hundred and sixty-fve over Henry Chamber
lain, Democratic and GIeenback candidate for
Congress.
Packard's majority over Bartholomew, DEM
ocratic and Greenback candidate for Senator,
was nine hundred seventy-nine.
E. p. Hills majority over Blackman and
Miles combined is four hundred and eghty-one
for Representative for First district.
James Z. Ferguson's majority in the Second
district over Bailey and Everest, for Represent
alive, is four hundred and ninety-four.
H. s. Williams majority for County Clerk
over Killefer, Democrat, is eight hundred and
seventy-four; and over both Killiffer and Hog
mire combined, four hundred and seven.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

The election 10 over and we can contemplate
it's results and look at the situation in this state
with caImness. The Republicans have won a
most sweepng and gratifying manipulating
carried the state by upw ards OF twenty-five
thousand majority for the Hayes and Wheeler
electoral ticket, and by about. t., e sauna MAORI
ty for the State ticket. They have redeemed
two & Congressional districts which we lost two
years ago, and several counties heretofore DEM
ocratc. The Republican gains in both branches
OF the Legislature have been great-standng
nearly two to one Republican, thus securing
the election of Republican nited States SEN
ator.-the Hon, T. w. Ferry, we hope. The
chief credit FOR this splendid triumph is mainly
due 20 the intelligence aud patriotism OF toe
farmers and mechanics of the State, whose
clear and acute perceptive faculties enabled
them 20 see and comprehend the sham which
the Democratic watchword Reform" sought
20 cover.
The largest Republican maorihes and the
most remarkable gains have been in the coun-
try rather than IN the towns, 1t is this think
ing, we'll informed and independent class of
our citizens which has always furnished the
bulk of the Republican vote, and has always
come forward upon every emergency, with its
reserve strength to swell out the Republican
maiorties. The farmers OF the country, as
class. are more decidedly Republican than the
members OF any other trade or calling, and
from the time OF Lincoln's election IN 1860,
down TO the present hour, they have been the
mVn stay aud support OF the party in every
emergency
In speaking of the result OF the election, the
Detroit Tribune says:
lit is to be noted that the grand Republican
-maiorites in the farming districts Of the state
were not the result OF any special organization
from outside, or any expenditure OF money.
The State Commute had not been able, from
lack OF funds, to thoroughly organize and can
vass The state. IL has done what it could with
tho means IN its possession, and il has done
we'll But tho real cause Of the Republican
victory was the Independent action OF the peo-
pie themselves. They read the papers, they
studied the issues OF the campaign they listen
Cd 70 the speakers OF each side, they made up
the,r minds to support the Republican party,
ana When the time arrived they came out and
.o'eo. Inc farmers OF the state we're not to
pegulied with the delusive promises of a
'"orm originating with a democratic victo-
sy they were not induced. in any large num-
oess, 10 throw away their votes on the Green
s~st nominees they repudiated with deserved
,nu'e ua.lon tee attempts made by certain dem
1910 Tanuioates to prostitute the oranges TO
po",csl purposes. IL 10 to them that wa owe
tno splenuiu dimensions OF the RepubIican VIC
tory IN Michigan. The fact is one that shouId
DO remembered '-' '"'u'u
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Ii ~ SAID that a very beautiful and useful
fabric can be made from spider webs, and could
ths fighting propensites OF spiders, when col
Iected in large numbers, be done away with, a
regular branch Of industry might be established
in the manufacture. medal OF honor was re-
Gently given gentleman IN England by Lon
don art society for obtaining a thread OF silk
OF tho estimated length of $4,000 feet, from
twenty four ordinary garden spiders. To spin
Que pound OF this web twenty-five thousand
spiders would be required, and yet Queen VIC
toria was the recipient, not very long ago, Of =
dress woven from spider webs, the fabric being
far finec than the finest silk. Perhaps the ugly
spidet may lose some OF his terrors for fair la
dos after this discovery.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Illinois elects ~ Republicans and Demo
Gratis 90 Congress-an exact reversal OF the sta
tus' OF tue present delegation. They redeemed
two OF the Chicago districts, and send " Barn.
yard Cornhsld' to grass. Gen. Steve Huriburt,
the Republican bolter IN the 4th district, was
buried beyond resurrection. Alexander Camp
bell, rhe crazy inAationist, and good deal OF
bore upon that subject, was defeated in the 18th.
The Republican delegation will be led by Bur-
chard. Of the 5th, and Joe Cannon. OF the 14th
both apt and able men.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

business University. The oldest,
best conducted, most successful. popular, thor
ough and practical, occupies the finest suite of
rooms, employs the largest corps of able and
experienced teachers OF any business college in
the north west. This institution is receiving
nine-tenths OF the patronage of Detroit. What
better evidence OF merit is necessary? Young
men will consult their own interest by visiting
this institution when in search Of business
education. College paper and Centennial pam
phlet of 48 pages sent Free
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
Mathew Business College.

Detroit, eNceis IN preparing young men
for business. 1t maintains full and compe-
tent faculty. President Mayhews lectures
clear up all difficulties. Students are delighted
with them, understand their work and advance
rapidly, and thus save time and money. This
College prepares large numbers OF young men
for good situations In business and is not ex-
celled anywhere. 1.-The most perfect possible"
is what the U. s. Commissioners report says Of
it. College Journal and Centennial Pamphlet
sent free.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Three Msthodist ministers were recently shot
AMI killed in Pope county, Arkansas, on the
highway They we're mistaken for revenue Of
hces No man with an ample waistband and
AIRED noss is now safe in that country unless
youched for. Bristow unsettled tine confidence
oSthose gentle iistillers. and now the innocent
suffer
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

In tho name and by the authority OF the State
OK Michigan:
|. Joae j. BAGLEy, Governor OF the State OF
Mlchgso, do recommend to the people Of this
State tho observance of Thursday, November
30th a.. day OF Thanksgiving.
Standing upon the threshold OF the second
century OF our National life, let us, IN our
places OF worship and by our tiresides that day.
gratefully acknowledge the tender watchfulness
, and enrolding care Of our Heavenly Father
that no has 30 blessed US in the past, and high,
iy resolve to deserve by noble deeds, good
lives, and charity for one another. its abiding
presence with US in centuries to come.
Giveo under my hand, and the great seal OF the
State nj Lansing this fourth day OF Novem-
bee IN the year OF our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-six, and OF the
United states the one hundred and hrst.
la JOHN J. BAGLEl.
Nv Tho Governor: Il. G.. ID. HOLDEN,
Secretary Of State.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Trains from Paw Paw connect with the same
named Trains on the Michigan Central Railroad
ct Lawton, going east and west.
LBAvEP PAW.
$40 A. NJ, returns from Lawton at TAN
9;s0 q. m, Mail Train, east.
200 p. m, Mail west, and Way Freight east
$50 p. m. Kalamazoo Accommodation, east
~ Trainsreturn to Paw Paw on departure "a
Michigan Central Trains from Lawton.
JOHN IhLING, Sup't.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Tue Grst ACT passed by the Legislature OF the
now state o, Colorado provided in the amples-
manusc for the filing of vacancies in the Elect
oral College.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Tue Marine Bank Of st. Paul, organized IN
der thu state banking law, suspended on Mon
day morning last. No cause or particulars are
assigned for the stoppage Of business.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

ltis reported that arms and ammunition in
large quantities are being concentrated at st.
ALBANIA Vt, by the Fenans.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

The Republican majority Will not vary very
much from an even Is, 900 in Pennsylvania.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Sem Official returns from all the counties in
OHIO make Hayes majority 1882.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
Il 0 u FL ID
p E q PIE
PAW PAW :,
AND
TOWNS ADJOINING.

In commencing our New Mode of
Business, we wish to make known the
principle upon which our business will
be conducted, and wish to be distinctly
understood,
1st' That we shall sell for Cash and
Ready Pay.
I'd. That our Prices shall be One
and the same to every body
3D.. That we shall sell our Goods at
small advance from Cost, in all cases.
4th. That in no case shall there be
any deception used to sell our goods ;
and that all Goods that do not prove to
be what they are sold for, may be return
ed, and the money refunded.
5th. That it is our determination,
all cases, never to be undersold.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
Hurrah Boys, Now's Your

Hurrah Boys, Now's Your
Harvest time for buying Boots, Shoes anC
Caters.
Nelly BLY, shuts her eye
When she goes to sleep;
And in the mornidg when she wakes
Dat eye begins TO weep;
She thinks our shoes ar berry low.
And all our Caters too:
But den her purse is lower still,
D, what shall Nellie do.
HE Nelly. no Nelly,
Listen, lab, to me.
Go right straight down to Smiths store
Where all de "big bugs" be-;
Dey keeps de berry bestest shoes
And sells dem orful cheap
And for q berry leetle cash
Dey gibs de biggest heap.
HE Nelly, no Nelly,
Listen, Tub, to me.
De child dat goes up street TO trade,
How green dat child must be.
Such lots of shoes as Smith Keeps
In dat great high, big store.
You'd better b'live you nebber seen
On ole Virginia shore
HE Nelly, bo Nelly,
Listen, lub, to me.
Such stacks and piles Of boots aud shoes
You nebber, nebber see.
SO keep hour eye peefd, Nelly, dear,
Fer OATS de store in town
Where ebbrey boldly buys der shoesi
And whar dey do II brown.
Cheapest Boot and Shoe store in the
United States.
Yours Truly,
(. SMITH B. co
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17
Smiths Great Boot & Shoe
EMPORIUM M.

The cry has gone forth on the wings Of the
whirlwind, that we are Shoelng up the whole
county on a Contract, twenty five per cent
cheaper than you can steal them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

N- II. HAWKINS. Broker, Notary Public and
w Conveyancer Money TO Loan on good
Real Estate. Office over rec Il Martir's store,
Paw Paw Michigan. ll099l
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

No matter what others sell goods for, il is
no criterian for AS to go by. We are nearly
one hundred per cent below every tbeing else
In the market, aud are rowing upthe whole
Boot and Shoe fraternity and expect soon TO
J and on the shores OF Cal-coo-tus Bay.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Old Stand, Nam Street, Opposite Court House.
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E. Smith & Co.,

Have slwas been famous for attracting crowded
houses. The great mass Of the people are
found purchasing at their establishment. You
can always find your friends and neighbors
there, and il neghbor gets lost, ten chances
to one you will find him at Smiths trying on
boots:-in fact every lady OF any account goes
to Smiths for Boots, Shoes and Caters.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For the relief
and cure of all
derang ements in
the stomach, llv-
err, and bowels.
They are a mild
aperient, and an
excellent purga-
Being pure
~ vegetable, they
contain no mer-
curry or mineral
.wh1tpypr Mich
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-11-17

Your money we must have and we shurely
will take it from you il you enter our DOORS
You can't keep it IL your enter our emporium.
Money will come.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1876-05-05
When Greek Meets Greek.

friend Of the D,uccr, at Dayton, O.,
sends us the following reminisccnce:
In conversation with one Of our venera-
bic citizens the other day, whose title to
being pioneer none will dispute, he rela-
ted this incident in the life Of the late G.
L. Vellandigham: "Vap was, when quite
young, n member of the Ohio Legislature,
and ambitious to show his accomplish
ments. One day he concluded one of his
speeches with quite lengthy Latin quota
ton. After he had taken his seat, port
ly member from Miami sedatcly arose, ar
rested the attention of the Speaker, and
proceeded to declaim n Wyandot Indian
speech in the original tongue. AT its con-
clusion he solemnly took his seat. All
eyes were turned upon the member in won
der and amazement until he finished, then,
catching glimpse of oval" frowning and
showing his teeth, a roar of laughter fairly
shook the house. 1t is safe to say that
oval" wasted no more Latin quotations on
that House. Editors DrdWer, in HaIper's
Magazine for May.