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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15
The Office Seeker,

The following is from an old story,
by J. X. Paulding, the novelist, and
first went the rounds of the press
thirty years ago. 1t represents a con.
vcrsation between member of the
Cabinet and Il hanger for Office,
and is suitable for the present time:
The Secretary was called from his
bed one cold winter morning. to at
tend to business of the utmost con-
sequence He found Il queer, long
sided man, ut least six feet high with
little apple head, a long queue. and
Il face critically round, as rosy as Il
ripe cherry and the following con-
vcrsation clsued -
"We|l, my friend, what situation
do you wish p
"Why, any, I'm not very particular,
but somehow or other, | think I
should like to be a minister, ! don't
mean Of the Gospel, bnt one of them
ministers to foreign parts"
"l'mc very sorry, very sorry. in
deed, there is no vacancy just now.
Would not some other place suit You
"Why-y-y,' answered the apple.
headed man, 81 wouldn't much care
if took Il situation in one of the de-
partmcntS. l wouldn't much mind
being Camptrolcr, Auditor, or some
thing"
"My dear sir, I'm sorry, very sorry
indeed. but it happens, unfortunately,
that all these situations are ut present
filled. Would not you take some
thing else ~
My friend stroke his chin and seem
ell struggling to bring down the soar
inss Of his high ambition to the pres
cnt crisis. At length he answered.
Why-y-y, yes; don't care if / get
a good Collectorship, or Inspector
ship, or Sarvcy"rship, or Navy Asen-
cy, or anything of that Sort
"Really, my good sir" said the
Secretary, III regret exceedingly that
not only all these places, but every
other place Of consequence in the
Government, is at present occupied.
Pray, sir, think Of something clsc.'
lie then, after some hesitation,
asked for clcrkslip, and finally the
place of messenger to one Of the pub
lie offices. Finding no vacancy here,
he seemed in vast proplexity, aud
looked all around the room, fixing
his cyts at length on me and measur-
ing my height from head to foot. At
last putting on one of the dr"llcst
looks that ever adorned the face of
man, lie said:
"Mister, you aud seem to be built
pretty much alike; Haven't yon some
old clothes you can spare p
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

PRIVILEGES OF LEAF YEAR.
"Young ladies have the privilege Of u!
saying anything during leap year.
she said, cycling him out Of the corners
of her eyes with u sweet look. :,
His heart gave a great bound, and
while he wondered if she was going
to ask the question which he had S"
long desired and feared to do, he an-
swered eyes,
"And the young men must not re-
fuse" said she.
mo, no! How could they '"s'shed
he. -,
"Well them" said she, will yon-
He fell on his knees aud said: Any
thing, anything you ask, darling.'
await till l get through. Will you
take a walk, and not hang around ou'
house 80 much T.
And lie walked.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15
VOL. H..
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

NEW ORLEANS, Red River Landing,
Simmsport, Morcauyiile, Cotton
Point, Evergreen, Cheneyville kamo-
ME, Wellswood, Alexandria, Cotile
and Cloutierville, Arrive and de-
part Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
at s A. NJ.
SHREVEPORT, Spring Ridge, keachie,
Mansfield, Sunny-South, Pleasant
Hill and Marthaville. Arrive Tues
day, Thurday and Saturday. Depart
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at
SA. NJ.
SAN AUGUSTINE, Milan, Sabinetown,
Fendlcton, Many, and Fort Jessup.
Arrive Tuesday aud Saturday. De-
part Monday and Thursday, at A.
MINDEN, Buckhorn, Ringgold, 1ver-
son, Coushatta and Campte. Arrive
Tuesday and Friday. Depart We'd
pesday and Saturday at 6. A. NJ.
WINFIELD, Atlanta, Montgomery, and
81. Maurice Arrive Wednesday and
saturday. Depart Monday and Thurs
day at GA. NJ.
ALL MAILS CLOSE At 6 NJ.
Office Hours-from ga. NJ. to 2 P. NJ.
and from SPIN to7PM.
J.F. DEVARGAs, Post Master.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

Offerings Of the seasc.,. Twenty
cents on the dQlla..
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

Gen. schenck got to Washington
Monday night and Fernando Wood
had a party Of five made up to meet
him. my old frieud," said the OK.
embassador, II really can not play"
ooh, nonsense" says Fernando, "that
little investigation needn't trouble
you. Bygone associations will revive
you." "But," says Robert, "there's
another reason Why shouldn't play"
"yVhat is that I" says Fernando. ~
haven't got any money" says Schenck.
"Ahw says Fernando, moving mourn
tully away.-Courier-Jourual.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

"l'll be a good man and give up
cards, and smoking and chewing and
drinking and give you diamond en-
gagement ring" said the lover. 80
Edward! you-you are SO good!'
and she leaned her frizzes on his
shoulder. And there they sat and
sat, until the soft arms of night, that
dusky nurse of the world, had folded
them from sight-pondering, plan.
ming, thinking, she of the diamo!.ti
ring, and he of how on earth he was
to get it.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

Detroit Free Press: ''1t has been
two or three days since that six-mil.
lion suit was decided against Tweed,
and he hasn't paid in the cash yet.
Something wrong there" Something
wrong DC hanged! Why, you don't
suppose IL fellow can count ont six
millions of dollars in fractional cur
rency in two OF three days, do you
Give the old man q chance.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

A doctor was discovered holding q
young lady in his lap the other eve
ming; but he stated that he was exam
lining her for an affection of the heart,
and she remarked that there was
nothing wrong in laying her head Cd
her piller.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

"The tide OF corruption has rolled
onward aud upward" says an ex.
change, "until the waves are break
ing at the very feet Of the president"
Yes; and the president had better be
a little careful, too, or he will get his
boots wet.-COurier Journal.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1876-04-15

Danbury News: Women do more
head work than men that is, it
takes some women four hours to do
up their hair for an evening party,
while good smart man can do his
up in three hours and fifty seconds,
easy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21

Last week the Courier gave out . squib TO
the effect that when man makes himself con-
splcuously honest, he has merely selfish mo-
tive in view, and should be closely watched, etc.
The item was undoubtedly pointed to one OF
our public officials, and exhibits an unusual
degree Of ingratitnde. The gentleman alluded
to took an active part in rewarding that Jour
nal for partizan political work 1t was expected
to do in the future, by bestowing on 1t the
Post Office. with nice little salary OF fourteen
hundred dollars year attached, which has
mainly gone to bolster up that inspid bantlins.
Our impression is, that following the in
stincts Of the owners of that Journal, 1t re-
CARDS any appearance OF honesty in any indi-
vidual as simply device to be used for the
purpose OF q taking IN" somebody, as has been
the wont OF It's own owner, as several people
can testify. At any rate the fling shows a de-
gree of terpitude and ingratitude seldom equal
al
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21
GUARDIANS SALE.
ESTATE OF CHARLES Z. HILL, MINOR.

ESTATE OF CHARLES Z. HILL, MINOR.
by virtue and in pursuance of q license to
sell, to me granted, by the Honorable George
W. Lawton, Judge of Probate for the County
OF Van Buren,, in the State of Michigan. and
bearing date tho seventeenth day OF January.
A. ID. eighteen hundred and seventy-six shall
sell at public auction or vendue, at the front
door OF the Van Buren, County Court House, in
the Village OF Paw Paw, on Monday, the thir.
teeuth day Of March, eighteen hundred and
seventy-six, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon.
all the right title and interest OF Charles r.
Hill, MINOR, in aud to the following described
real estate. lying and being in the County OF
Van Buren,, State OF Michigan. and described
az the undivided one quarter interest of the
east half OF the southeast quarter OF section
three. also the undivided one half of the cas-
bali OF the northeast quarter OF section ten.
also the undivided one half OF the north. wes,
quarter of section eleven. and also the uud,.
vided one half OF the east half OF the south east
quarter OF section three, all In town two soutb
of range fifteen west
Dated, January 18th, 1876. iOs6t7
FREDERICK W. HILL, Guardian OF Charles VI
Hill Minor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21
Irns Nortberner.
Paw Paw. MICHIGAN. JAN'Y. II, 1876.

The cssl For National Republican Couyen-
ton as addressed to
All Republican electors, and all other voters,
without regard to past political differences or
preyous party affiliations, who are opposed to
reviying sectional issues, and desire to promote
friendly feelings and harmony throughout the
country by maintaining and enforcing all the
constitutional rights OF every citizen, including
cue full and free exercise OF the right OF suf-
mage without intimidation, and without fraud:
who arc in favor OF the continued prosecution
md punishment OF all Official dishonesty, and
OF an economical administration OF the Gov
eminent by honest, faithful, and capable Off
cers. who are IN favor OF making such reforms
IN Government a. experience may, from time
% time, suggest who are opposed to impair
lnS the credit OF The nation by depreciating
any OF It's Obligations, and in favor or sustain
tu2 In every way, the national faith ana imam,
IN. hCnor; who hold that the common school
system IL the nursery OF American liberty, ana
should he man tanned absolutely free from sec
tarian control who believe that for the pro-
motion OF these ends the direction OF the GoV-
arnment should continue TO be contded TO those
who adhere to the princlp es OF l776, support
them az Incorporated in tlhe Constitution and
laws, and who are in favor OF recognizing and
strepgthenIng the fundamental principle OF
uatioGal unity IN this centennial anniversary OF
the birth CT tue Republic.
Il % lulS eAAAlAtGa ~ AIio
OF the country. the Chicago Tribune holds the
following language This, it will be observed,
sums up al the great needs OF the day. II en-
dorses reconciliation, honest and economical
administration CiUl-Seryice reform, spscie
payments uoa-sectarian public schools, and
the principle OF national unity as opposed to
that OF State sovereignty. We should prefer
to have seen speedy resumption more explicitly
endorsed, and we trust the convention will ini-
prove upon the committee in this respect
Otherwise It will be hard to find in the call
anything that invites unfayorahe criticism.-
II candidates who fairly represent these prin-
oplcs are nominated, thay will probably be
elected. Their defeat would show that ma
iouts OF the;people Is opposed to the schedule
OF lprincip,es we have sketehed; and this is
hardly a tensb.e hypothesis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21

Woman Suffrage Association proposes to pro-
pound to Congress during the last week Of the
current month, at Washington: Are not wo-
'msn also citizens of the republic-part of the
people ON what just ground IL discrimination
made between men and women? Why should
women, more than men, be governed without
Their own consent Why should women, more
dbsn men, be denied trial by jury Of their
psers On what authority are women taxed
while unrepresentedi BY what right do men
declare themselves invested with power to legis-
sate for women
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21
a." JUSTlTIS OMNIBUS"

And one mans money as good as his neighbours.
The penny turned quickly is the only success.
full one to tho merchant, we believe. The same
saved is the most satisfactory one to the buyer.
1t costs you nothing to call and examing our
goods and prices.
You can buy any article, as cheap as you can
any number OF the same.
We have one price, from the simplest to the
greatest and 1t sells for that only.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21
PAW PAW lgAILROAn.

Trains from Paw Paw connect with the SAM
named Trans on the Michigan Central Railroad
&C Lawton, going east and west.
LEAVE PAW PAW.
$3.50 A. Nj, returns from Lawton AZ z a. d.
0;20 a. m, Mail Train, east.
200 p. N, Mail west, and Way Freight eas,
9:lO p. IN. Kalamazoo Accommodation east
gH- Trains return 20 Paw Paw on departlre ct
Michigan Central Trains from Lawton
f. NJ. MANNING, Sun.
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surely and effectually control them. The tes-
timony of our best citizens, of all classes, es-
tablshes the fact, that CHERRY PECToRAL
will and does relieve and cure the afhlctinS
disorders of the Throat and Lungs beyond any
other medicine. The most dangerous atfec-
tions of the Pulmonary Organs yield to its
power; and cases of Consumption, cured
BY this preparation, are publicly known, 50
remarkable as hardly &c be believed, were
they not proven beyond dispute. As rem
edy it is adequate, on which the public may
RELY for full protection. By curing Coughs,
the forerunners of more serious disease, II
saves unnumbered lives, and an amount OF
suffering not to be computed. lt challenges
trial, and convinces the most sceptica!-
Every family should keep it on hand as a
protection against the early and unperceived
attacks of Pulmonary Affections, which are
easily met at first, but which become incura-
bic, and too often fatal, if neglected. Tender
lungs need this defence; and it is unwise TO
be without il. As safeguard 10 children,
amid the distressing diseases which beset the
Throat and Chest of childhood, CHERRY
PICTORIAL is invaluable; for, by its timely
use, multitudes are rescued from premature
graves, and saved 70 the love and affection
centred on them. Il acts speedily and surely
against ordinary colds, securing sound and
Misunderstanding sleep. No one will sutieg
troublesome Influenza and painful Bron-
chitis, when they know how easily they can
be cured.
Originally the product Of long, laborious,
and successful chemical investigation, no cost
or toll is spared in making every bottle in TIE
utmost possible perfection. 1t may be conf
IDENTIFY relied upon rs possessing all the VIZ,
tues il has ever exhibited, and capable OF
producing cures as memorable as the greatest
it has ever effected.
PREPARED BY
Or. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
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Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
For Diseases of the Throat and Lungs,
such as Coughs, Colds, Whooplng-
Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma,
and Consumption.

Among the crea.
discoveries Of moi
ern science, few are
Of more real value
10 mankind thar
this efiectual rem
edy for all diseases
of the Throat and
Lungs. A vast tri-
al Of its virtues,
throughout this and
other countries, has
shown that il does
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-01-21
THIS NO BIG BONANZA,

But the solemn truth, that we will sell goods
at 30 close margin, that the people Of Van
Buren, County can save Is to 20 per cent, by
trading with US. And especially to our old GUS
toners, we wish to have their liberal patronage
as well as our numerous friends out side.
With this we extend to you Happy New
Year, hoping that it will bring happiness and
plenty to your household, and JOY for your
little ones. 1082m3
Very Respectfully Your Friends,
Kilburn & Hudson.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-29

Schneider is very fond of tomatoes.
Schneider has q friend III the country
who raises garden SASS and SIGH. "
Schneider had an invitation to visit his
friend last week and regale himself on
his favorite vegetable. His friend Pfeif-
fer being busy negotiating with city
produce dealer, on his arrival, Schnel-
der thought he would take stroll IN
the garden and see some OF his favor
ties in their pristine beauty. We will
let him tell the rest of the story III his
own language.
well. walks shust fiddle vile
roundt. ven | sees some of dose dermar-
ters. vot vos so red und nice as | never
dit see any more, und ! drinks | will put
mineself outside about II gouple-a-tozen,
shllst to gecf me fiddle abbetite vor
dinner. So | bulls off Won ov der red
dest und pest lookin' of dose dermar-
ters und dukes pooty good pite out ov
dot. und vas chewing it CUP pooty
quick. vhen--by shiminy.-l bort l hat
a peese of rcd-hot goals i'll mine mout,
or vas chewing up dwo or dree bapers OF
needles; und welt so pad, already, dot
mine eyes vas WOOL of tears; und | mate
vor an oft oxen bucket. vot l seen
hangin' i'll der veil, as l vas goomin'
along.
s.Shust den mine vriend Pfeiffer
game cup und ask me vot mate me veel
so pad, und if any OF mine vanity vas
dead. ! dold him dot l vas der only
one ov der vanity dot vas pooty sick ;
und den ask him vot kind ov dermar-
ters dose vas vot / hat shust peen bick-
ing; und, mine Gracious. how dot lands
mun Taught, und said dot dose vas red
bcppers dot he vas raising vor hopper
sauce. You pet my life / vas mat. l
radder you geef me feefty tollars as to
eat some more ov dose bepper-sauce
dermarters - Charles I. Adams.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-29
The Peanut Man.

He had his little cart on a street cor
ner yesterday morning, and as blew the
frost out of his fingers he cried:
"Peanuts Peanuts Right from the
oven!"
He was standing thus when stoutly
built woman. with her hands encased in
red mittens and her bonnet poised IN
aunty style, came around the corner,
saw him, and with sharp Cop! she
rushed forward and threw her arms
around him.
Robbers! Pickpockets!' he yelled,
trying to break away.
"Ohl Robert, it is you-it is you!
she exclaimed.
"Where are the police!" he shouted.
cit is me, Robert-it is your wife!
she replied.
Not by iugfull. old woman! Now,
you Just go way from here!
Robert Piper, don't try to play that
game any further she warned; Il have
tracked you from Canada, and now You
are going back with me and support
your family and behave yourself!
Il don't know you" he replied. seem
ing greatly astonished.
"Dont lie to this crowd, Robert.
Weren't we married eighteen years ago,
and haven't we five children, and didn't
You cut sticks three weeks ago and leave
us to starve?'
"Gentlemen, may be hung if ever
saw that woman before. and 'eres your
fresh roasted peanuts.
Come here, darlingr she said, back
ing out of the crowd II little.
You are drunk or crazy and ere You
get your nice hot peanuts!
bobby! Bobby! she called, crooklng
her finger. ..
"Ill have the police Bobby you if
you don t go away; and now, gents, these
peanuts are Just out of the roaster.'
"Then you'll go back on your poor
wife in land of strangers, will you?
she asked, as she approached him.
Never saw you before, you old luna
tic; and these peanuts are the best that
Virginia soil can grow
Bobby" she said, as she reached
over and took him by the necktie,
Bobby, this America is no plac. for
YOU. It's awful unhealthy here, and the
climate goes agin mans telling the
truth Come along Bobby"
Ana she gave MN SUCH twi', 'ii'. ii'
came down on his knees. He bit her
hand to loosen her hold, and she cuffed
him right and left, saying;
Il never saw nun run down hill as
YOU have in three weeks! Take that,
Bobby, and that! and that! And now
come over to Canada with me-!
Il never saw YOU bcforc-yon re
drunk he shouted, as he got
up.
Never saw me, Bohby-don't You
know the woman who lived with you for
eighteen years"
And rs she proceeded to make his ears
ring he broke away, dashed through the
crowd and cantered away.
Now. gents" said the woman, turn
ing to the crowd, ''help yourself to pea
nuts and git outn my way, for I'm
going to run him down, if it takes week
of steady jogging =.
And She cuntered after him. -DetroH
E1.qe Press
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-29

A CONSOLATION IN GRIEF.-SOlomons
& Hirschfeld We're partners in the ready
made clothing business in Chicago.
Ferguson was one of their customers.
Hirschfeld fell sick and died. Ferguson
went to Chicago to buy bill of goods
after the melancholy event. of which.
however, he was unaware. SOlOmons
met him at the door, draped in solemn
sables, and wringing his hands in almost
speechless anguish. thus addressed him:
''Ah, Mr.. Ferguson, I'm glad to see
you. We've had loss, serious loss,
Mr.. Ferguson: Mr.. Hirschfeld is dead.
He was fine man, Mr.. Ferguson, and
he thought great deal of You. Many
and many time, when he couldn't sit
upon his elbow and take his broth, he's
said to me, oh. if could only see Mr.
Ferguson again. And the day he died,
Mr. Ferguson. the last words he said to
me were, 'Solomons, when Mr.. Fergu
son comes to Chicago after am dead
and gone, be sure you sell him the goods
at the very lowest bottom price. And
l will. too, Mr.. Ferguson. What shall
| show your
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1876-01-29
Home Conversational Training.

There is no nation more fluent in con-
yersation than the American. The
French are more voluble. perhaps, their
language permitting greater rapidity OF
pronunciation than the English. One
trouble with us is. each one likes to do
all the talking: therefore Americans are
not good listeners. But mere talking Is
conversation. Inalmost all home circles
there is much talking done during the
day. but we fear there are few who do
not reserve their most brilliant CONVERSE
tional powers for other assemblages than
the home group.
Many father comes home tired; he
has worked hard and talked great deal,
told amusing anecdotes and displayed
much wit. He has come home to rest.
He takes ont his paper and is soon
oblivions to everything around him.
Wife would like to tell him many OF the
little harassing affections OF the day,
and would like TO hear of some of his IN
teresting experiences: but if he were a
deaf mute he could not be more silent,
ONLY an occasional grunt answering her
MANY attempts mt conversation; and the
children. excepting the goodnight kiss,
Sucb home, whether the abode of
wealth or otherwise, cannot he II healthy
or happy one. As parallax, draw
around the evening lamp Of another
home circle The father tells the anec-
dotes from the paper as he reads them;
the mother laughs her sweet, low laughs,
and the children burst into merry ha!
has! To watch them as they ask ques-
tons. and listen to the answers and
patient explanations, the wonderment,
interest and thought imprinted on their
Young faces is a picture for an artist.
The home education is an heritage more
valuable than land or money; and one
beautiful recompense in life is, that in
making others happy we bring happl-
ness to ourselves. Parents who practice
self-denial. and endeavor by cheerful
conversation and playful wit to enliven
home life. will reap rich reward in the
better thoughts and nohler action of
their children. and will experience the
truest and best contentment themselves.