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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-15

We claim superior 10 all other kinds in use, Tor
the following reasons:
lst. The presser foot Is always raised from the
fabric when the iced takes place. thereby present
ing no resistance 10 seams or ridges while ieeding
%. The needle being In the fabric moving with
the vertical feed bdr-wth its fnl pressure on Inc
goods, renders the feed sure and strong, and the
stitch uniform in length.
81. The needle being in the goods At the time
the feed takes place. renders IL impossible TO ful
one piece while the other Is stretched.
9TH. The vertical feed bar being behind the
needle renders IL capable OF sewing elsstic goods
making Il smooth and flexible seam with stitch
alike on both sldcs-thus enabling the sewing OF
any number of thckncsses without basting, and
operating with equal facility on the heaviest as
well a. the ightest fabrics.
In addition to the foregoing Invaluable and in
dispensOble features, which are peculiar TO this
machine alone, we urge the following additional
points:
lst. Simpiciiy.-lt has no under works ~ be
looked amer or get out Of order.
2d. Durabilty-Its working parts are made Of
the best improved steel are compact, strong and
durable.
81 RRciency 1t l. the largest machine man
ufactured that Is adapted for family sewing; its
VI inch arm enables il 10 do greater variety OF
stitching, from the lightest cambnc through all
grades of fabric TO harness leather, and do Il so
we'll that the same machine may be- used either IN
manufacturing or family sewing with equal facl.
lty.
4th, PractieabiiIfy and Econony.-It runs NJ q
high rate Of speed, which, combined with It's pc
cular feed, enables the operator To turn the work
NJ any angle while The machine IL In full motion,
without changing the tension or length Of stitch,
consequently IL can easily do In given time one
third me re work than any rotary or four motion
feed. II excels IN hemming, telling tucking,
braiding, coriing. binding, quilting, ruffng; II
will make wide and narrow hens, hem all manner
of bias wooden goods, rs son merino, Grape cloth,
OF goods difficult TO hem on other machines, vnd
for all of which il has attachments especially
adapted For carriage triunuing. shoe ntting
tailoring, dress making and family use IL has no
superior.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-15
4ostrp.
A ROADSIDE.
WHITE CLOVER.

Il. H.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-15

TWENTY YEARS ESTABLISHED A fine
i watch can be repaired or adjusted 70 heat,cold
and position, and warranted for reasonable price
at my establishment. BY a perfected apparatus
of my own invention and make, have adjusted
one watch so accurately that IL varied but IS sec.
onds in eleven months, and many others with al
most equal accuracy. SAM'L RICHARDS, Jr,
maye 8m South Paris, Me
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1876-08-15

46DEY ST, NEW YORK.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16
The Eliza PinkstOn Case.

Mr.. M. p. Handy, the careful cor
respondent Of the Philadelphia Tisaes,
has taken pains to investigate this
case. He writes from New Orleans (:
Nobody in the neighborhood had
heard any political complexion given
to the Outrage until the story came
from New Orleans. Gentlemen with
whom | talked are ready 10 testify that
Eliza Pinkston was a rabid Democrat,
and that they heard her curse 4 Re
publican speaker in open meeting just
before the election in language unit
for publication, after vainly trying to
borrow q pistol to shoot him. All at
tempts TO connect politics with this
affair fall to the ground, and l say 4
after careful investigation, begun with
the abhorrenee of such an outrage,
and the conviction that il was crime
chargeable TO the Democrats"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16

Hon. SAMUEL RANDALL, of Penn
sylvania, was elected Speaker of the
House of Representatives in Congress
on the 4th. On taking the chair he
made the following short, but pointed
remarks:
Gentlemen of the House Of Repre-
sentatives: Called to this position be-
cause of the death of the late speaker,
Mr.. Kerr, of Indiana, | only express
the universal sentiment in saying that
he was a good and great man, whose
public and private life was character
lied by purity, patriotism, and un-
swerving integrity. Nobody can more
completely appreciate than | do the
high honor of presiding over the de-
liberations of the representatives of the
American people; and for this mark Of
vOur esteem and confidence | return
my profound and heartfelt acknowl-
edgments. In the discharge of the i'm:
portant duties conhded to me shall
eudeavor to be absolutely fair and i'm
partial. While enforcing the rules
and upholding the constitutional pre-
negatives of the body, / shall at the
same time protect each and every mem
Der in the rights and privileges to which
he may Justly be entitled. In the ex-
ercise Of the parliamentary power OF
the chair, it will be my duty and my
pleasure to give true expression, IN the
appointment of committees, to the
opinions and wishes of the House upon
every question presented, believing
myself, as | really am, no more than
the voice of the House ITSELF
I'VE stand in the presence OF events
which strain and test in the last degree
our forms of government. Our liber-
ties. consecrated by so many sacrifices
in the past, and preserved amid the re-
ioicings of an exultant people to our
centennial anniversary, as one among
the nations of the earth, must be main
tained at every hazard Applause. j
The people look confidently to your
moderation, to your patient, calm, firm
Judgment and wisdom in this time,
fraught with so many perils. Let US
not, beseech of you, disappoint their
just expectation and their keen sense
of right, but by vigilance prevent even
the slightest departure from the Con
stitution aud the law, forgetting, IL
the moment of difficulty, that We are
adherents OF party, and only renem'
bering that we are American citizens
country to aave. which will be lost i
unauthorized and unconstitutional acts
on the part Of executive officers be not
frowned down at once with relentles:
and unsparing ecademnation.
The closing words we're delivered
| with great force and emphasis, anC
were loudly applauded on the floor ant
in the galleries.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16

Congressional motto for the winter
Oh, let ps be lawful.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16
ChamberIaIn's Lying Charge.
Gen. Wade Hampton has issued the
following card:

Gen. Wade Hampton has issued the
following card:
10 the Public: The following para
graph appears in the address Of y. II ].
Chamberlain, delivered in the Capitol
to-day: 1.-The gentleman who WAS my
opponent for this office ia the late
election has recently declared, as | am
credibly informed, that be holds not
only the peace of this city and State
but my life in his hands. l do not
doubt the truth Of his statement
Neither the public peace nor the life
of any man who now opposes the con
summation Of this policy OF fraud and
violence is safe from the assaults Of
those who have enforced that policy" "
1 pronounce this statement inia-
mously false. !, by my renewed exer-
tions, have endeavored to preserve the
peace Of this State, and / have thus
contributed to shield from popular in
dignation one who has proved himself
a disgrace 10 his rank and traitor TO
his trust. His conscience may make
him tremble, but neither i, nor tho
men with whom | act, countenance tho
hand of the assassin.
TSignedl WADE HAMPTON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16
The Oregon Vote.

Below is reproduced the letter of
Mr.. William Beach Lawrence. 1t fits
the Oregon case exactly:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16

Texas has Maine liquor law but
il is enforced at the option Of the
counties, and several counties have al
ready stopped by vote all trathc IA
whisky within their limits. Many
Others are being canyassed with the
the intention Of putting the subject
before the people.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16

"What noble specimens Of mans
triumph over matter, what Nitanic
evidences of his Ingenuity, aud what a
blessing to al the world are those
locomotives" said a yOurg widow
whose old husband had been killed "a
a railroad accident.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16

A remark Of Matt. Carpenter, two
years ago:
/ warned Morton & Co., that if it
should happen that Presidential cleo
ton should turn on the vote OF Louisi-
ana. situated as that State Is, and an
attempt was made to use that corrupt
return, it would be followed by civil
war. for no free people would submit
10 the insolence of such an outrage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16
MERCHANT J!


desire to call your attention to my large stock o.
Wagons, Buggies, Wheat Drills Hay Rakes Bells Pows 1
of all kinds Sorghum Mills Cider Mills Pumps and Tub
Fans Corn Shelters, Road and Pond serapers Spring
Seats and Breaks for Farm Wagons Sporting and Spring
Wagons all kinds, Steam Engines and Separators Reap
Choice Northern Rye Orchard Grass Blue Grass Herds
Grass and Timothy Seeds, Winter Oats, Feeding Oats
Bran Corn Flour and Lime Etc. Orders promptly filled
at Lowest Prices Call and examine All goods war
ranted Very Respectfully,
TT. ID. BURKE-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-12-16

The Richmond Whig says Of Wado
Hampton: lie possesses the wisdom
Of Clay and the nerve and viln OF a
Stonewall Jackson.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
The Great Want.

The great want of the farmers is, not
money, nor land, for that each one, near
ly, has enough of, but it is-manure. In
der the present system of cultivation there
is too much manual and animal labor, too
much ground worked for what is produced.
The averages of the various crops are too
low, the returns too light. Hard and con-
slant work out of doors and in the house
year in and year out, and returns light.
Ii there is surplus in any case it is a
small one, but in majority of cases
farmers cannot show surplus at the foot
OF their yearly accounts, for the reason,
simply, that they do not produce enough
to sell.
We do not allude to this unpleasant but
common truth In any spirit of discourage
ment, or faithlessness in the ability of
farmers to make the business of farming
a most profitable one, but only to call
upon men engaged In this honorable pur-
suit to reflect on the fact that they do not
get wages enough for the work thew do.
They labor very hard, they expose them
selves to inclemencies of weather and
dangers of various sorts, and they deserve
to be better paid.
Well, whose fault is if that they are not
better paid? The fault lies simply in
this, that they do not have enough grain,
hay, pork, beef and butter to sell; and the
reason that they have not enough of these
valuables to sell is, not because they do
not work their own muscles and leans
enough, not because they are spendthrifts,
for they are not, not because Of general
neglect of business, not because of waste
of time in the Grange or in political as
semblages; none of these, but because
they do not produce enough for the labor
expended. The reason the land does not
produce more under this excessive labor
system is, because it cannot for want of
manure. The want of more manure is at
the bottom Of all. Make the land produce
one quarter more, and that quarter will
be surplus-clear protit.-Detrost Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
For the Heather.

The other day, when the wind whistled
sad-toned jigs around the battery, little
old man entered saloon in that vicinity
and asked the bar-keeper if he could leave
some tracts there.
" A whole carload, if You want to-"
was the prompt reply, and the little old
man placed package on beer-table, and
softly said:
"There's no nobler cause than the
cause OF the heather. We should all con-
tribute a small share of our worldly
wealth to shed the Gospel light across the
SEAS"
A pair OF boxing-gloves were softly re-
posing on table, and the little old man
felt OF them and went on:
1t makes me said to see such sinful
things lying around when the cost of one
glove might save adozen souls in Africa"
Three or four of the boys had dropped
in, and the saloon-keeper winked at them
and replied:
"Do you want to earn five dollars for
the heathen?"
"Verily, do"
Put on the gloves with me and knock
me down, and I'll ante up cash enough
70 convert whole regiment of African
Sinners -
1.-The cause is noble, the inducement
great" unused the little old man, as he
toyed with the gloves.
The boys encouraged him to 20 in, de-
string to see him knocked wrong end up.
and he finally; got out of his oyercoat.
with the explanation: .S5& R&&ls LII / :
!" It can't be a sin to box for the cause
of the heather. EflSlT sEE5. :
The saloonist meant to lift him over one
of the tables at the first blow, but the blow
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
Last Hours OF Barney williams.

There is something sad in the thought
of the last days of the charming Irish
comedian, Barney Williams. He had a
charming home on Thirty eighth street, in
this city, where he was used to assem-
bling the cleverest and most congenial
spirits among his many friends, and roy
ally entertaining them. He gave fire.
quent suppers to distinguished artists and
actors, and was never happier than as host
In his own house. But the fatal illness
which finally Frustrated him affected his
oraln, and among the many horrible de-
!uslons which troubled him was one that
ne had murdered his wife, the woman
who tenderly cared for him night and
day. He thought he had murdered his
wife, and was locked in prison, Hemad.
ly sought to throw himself from the win.
dow, and many times his cries of "Mur-
der'' alarmed the neighbors. DR.. Flem-
ing, whe attended him, prescribed hyper
dermic treatment, but although it was
sanctioned by other physicians, it was of
no avail to relieve the malady. The dy-
ing man was kept under the influence of
morphine in increasing quantities day
after day, until the physicians declared
another drop would kill him. At times
his delusions assumed pleasant phases,
and he would imagine himself in the
theater preparing for performance. Sell
dom has an actor gained the good opinions
and friendship Of a larger circle of the
best society, and his funeral was in its
way far more imposing than that of A. T..
,Stewart.-N. Y. Cor. Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
Oil the Harness..

Have your harness repaired, if neces-
sary, before drier season SEES it. Wash
it thoroughly with warm saltwater and
CASTLE soap, and brush out every particle
of dust before putting on the oil. This is
the important point. Better not oil at all
than to apply it on dirty leather. The
harness should be taken apart and the
pieces washed and oiled separately. Rub
on the oil while the leather is softcned
with the water. 1t can be applied at once
if the leather is rubbed little with a dry
cloth; it should be soft, but not too wet.
After applying the oil hang up to dry for
few hours, until the oil is absorbed. Old
harness that has been neglected and is Cry
and hard, had better not be oiled; it will
do no good, the evil is already done. The
fibers Of the leather have lost more o.: less
of their tenacity, and oil will not restore
it; in fact, by sottening the leather it only
wcakens it, just as wet sheet of paper
will tear more easily than dry one. Oil
does not add to the strength of leather; it
merely softens it and keeps it from crack
ing; it is preventive Of dccly-not re-
storer. Harness are now SO high that it
is more than ever important to take good
care of them. Never let them suffer for
the want of oil; keep in good repair, and
they will last as long again.. N. Chin
ga1a, in OHIO Farmer
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
Sinful Extravaganza.

OF course moderation in society," is
where, tor the reason that education,
character and refinement have no support
in rank. A Duchess may dress simply,
live economically and entertain plainly:
She is always Duchess, and in the best
society, and to cross her threshold is to
be admitted to it. But lady who is not
a Duchess, who has only the vague tradi-
ton of "good family upon her side,
must be very exceptional person if with.
out money she maintains any kind of cor
responding position. In Washington, for
instance, high officer of State who should
live upon his salary, and hope to save
something from it against the evil days of
his removal, would find it very difficult
10 maintain in a boarding house, and
without carriage and without entertain
ments, the social standing which an am
bilious, clever and daring wife might re-
quire. Yet by his position she would be
necessarily exposed to the splendid rivalry
of luxury and profusion Of every kind !;
and if she sold her influence, it would be
that she might shine and conquer by mag
niticence. Such a woman-we read of
them in novels, and smile at the bold in
vention Of the author-would carry her
gay audacity to the very moment OF dis
graceful exposure and ruin. In her house,
superbly furnished with fraud and richly
decorated with corruption, she would
stand supreme and queenly in costly
robe woven of lies and embroidered with
brides; careless, graceful, ready, smiling
with free flowing gossip; knowing, as she
graciously bowed and chatted and greeted
the bright guests Of moment, that the
scene was all a hideous phantasmagoria
of deceit, that the naked sword hung by
a hair just above her stately head, and
that at any moment the CHASTITY meme, meme,
would glare upon her walls in the appalled,
eyes of her biithe company.-Harper's
Magazine. $500
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18

moved in winter with frozen ball of
earth attached. We moved one a mile
in March last, that is ten feet high.
It will surely live. A large hole was
dug and it was set in just as it stood
before removal. A plenty of mellow soil
was filled in all around for the young
roots to strike into as soon as they begin
to grow.
Evergreens always produce fine effect
planted in groups. The hemlock is es-
pecially suited to this kind of treat
ment. However, the taste and the situa-
ton Of each person will readily direct
how to plant. While there are rules and
laws which professional gardener would
observe in planting trees anywhere, yet
the main thing is to get the trees planted
somehow. They look we'll anyway and
anywhere. Plant TO break the cold winds,
and plant where the eye can often see
these noble objects. Use common sense
and judgment and follow our suggestions
about keeping the roots damp.-Detroit
Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
[From the Toledo Blade.]

We publish on our eighth page lengthy
article Describing the system of the noted
specialist, DR.. K. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N.
Y, in which he sets forth with considerable
force and clrarncss his reasons for devoting
his whole time and attention to single de-.
partment of medicine-the treatment of lin
gcring chronic diseases. The same article
also takes up the subjects of diagnosis,
methods OF consultation and treatment,
etc, and will be found tocontain many val
liable hints to the invalid. DR.. Pierce is the
author of work which has already attained
large circulation" Tic Peoples Common
Sense Medical MISUNDERSTANDING some
nine hundred numerously illustrated pages,
and devoted to medicine in all its branches,
work well calculated for the guidance and
instruction of the people at large, and
which may be had for $3.50 (post-paid) by
addressing the author. Dr. Pierce has now
been before the general public long enough
to enable the formation of a careful esti-
mate of the efficiency of his treatment and
his medicines, and the verdict, we are glad
to know, has been universally favorable to
both.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
was warded off very handsomely, and the

was warded of very handsomely, and the
little old man sighed: 7
"Ah-um!' The heather walk in
wickedness, and they have souls to be
saved!''
Look out, now!" cried the saloonist,
as he got in left-hander.
Verify, l will, and will give thee
one in return-for the heathen."
He struck staggering blow, and the
saloonist didn't feel quite so enthusiastic
on the start. He took the defensive, and
lie soon had all the work lie could do. 80
That's another for the ignorant minds
on the far off shorev' sighed the little old
man as he knocked the saloonist against
the wall.
There wasn't any "science" about him,
but he struck to kill, and his arms were
flying around like the spokes of wagon
wheel.
Don't crowd fellar >" called out the
saloonist, as he was being driven back,
and he got mad and put in his hardest
ticks. He meant to smash the little old
mans nose as flat as window glass; but
he could not do it. He got in two or
three fair hits, and was beginning to re-
gain his courage. when the aged stranger
sOrrOwfully remarked:
My friend, the heather call, and
cannot tarry much longer. Take this one,
and it may broaden your views on the
heather question. Receive this one in the
spirit rendered, and you may be sure the
five dollars shall be beacon-light as far
as it will CO."
He delivered two sledge. hammer blows,
right and left, and the saloonist got the
latter on the ear as he do1ged the first. He
went over in beautiful style, and as he
slowly regained his feet he felt in his vest
pocket for the wager.
If you'll come around here tonight
and do that again I'll double the money!"
he growled, as he paid the wager.
my road points toward Bosting," soft
ly replied the old man, land cannot
tarry: Let us part friendly, for l only
boxed thee for the heathen's sake. gave
to thee, thou hast given to the heath
en-, and now, farewcllr'-San Francisco
CaN.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-05-18
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

. Mr.. Moody, after his return from the
South, will 60 to Montreal.
-Regardless of the law of Massachus.
etts, Mr.. James Parton still insists that he
is married.
Being asked which wife he is least
willing to sacrifice, Brigham Young re.
plies " Polly Gamy."
MIR. John Boyle O'Reilly and the
Archbishop Of Boston have bought the
Boston Pilot, lately owned by Donahue.
They say that the plague has broken
out in Bagdad. This is the first authentic
information that we have received of the
whereabouts of MIR. Weston for some time.
IN. Y. Dispatch.
Gen. E. w. Pierce, OF Freetown,
Mass, made solemn VOW during the war
that his faithful charger should be buried
when he died in the same lot with him.
self. His wife objected, but he has OBJ
tanned divorce, and finally declares that
his remains shall be placed by the side of
his horse "when the summons comes to
join," etc.
The physicians say that Commodore
Vanderbilt is rapidly going to pieces, and
cannot live many months It is said that
his business has been arranged with a
view to his death at any moment, and can
not suffer seriously whenever it shall
take place. But the Stock Exchange is
prepared to be excited by an announce
ment of his death, whether true or false.
When Dom Pedro was coming out
of church in New York he stopped in the
vestibule, spoke to one of the police Off
GERS, lifted his hat to him, and delivered
a message. The Captain in return gave
the military salute and left the church.
Bedad," said a looker-on, Ibid yes ever
see the like av it, be COB. An Emperor
takkin' his hat Oft to cop and the cop
kapin' his own on.'
The Danville Va.) Express says:
-" There is widow lady. living in one of
the adjoining counties of North Carolina,
whose husband was a Confederate sol.
der, who during the war was in prison
at Elmira, n. Y, where he died. This
lady, since the close of the war, has re-
ceiyed regularly every year the check of
A. L. Stewart, the deceased millionaire,
in the sum of fifty dollars. Why, she has