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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-06

SHOWING THE WHITE FEATHER man
took umbrage at an article which appeared in
paper published in the town in which he re-
sided, as personal, the other day. and in an
irate manner entered the office, and inquired
of the first one he met who wrote that article,
showing the paper, and pointing to the one in
which he took exceptions.
:" l want to see the editor that wrote that
article, said he, raising his voice in loud
key, and with clenched fist high in the air.
" You do,' answered the young man inter-
rogated.
g Yes, do answered the stranger, angri-
ly. "It is satisfaction come for, and will
have it, before leave, too do you under
stand that ;"
All right" said the young man. " But
before call him would like to ask yon if
you ever saw the gentleman before 2"
mo, Of course moi" was the savage ans
wer Why do you wish to know ?"
80, nothing very particular. thought If
you did you would not care to see him."
That's just what come for, young man I;
and there will be fun, you bet.
" Well stranger tell you beforehand, he
is powerful man, standing six feet two in
his stockings, weighs near two hundred, and
owns two fists that strike tremendous blows /;
when angry his eyes flash fire his tread is
like an elephant, and he can lift three hun
bred pound weight with perfect ease, and top
it over his shoulder as easy as could a base
ball. No one dare approach him in an angry
mood, for they would be in danger Of losing
their lives. He has held an elephants trunk
for ten minutes, and put his arms around the
neck of horse, and turned him over with
comparative ease. He has done powerful
things, tell you stranger. Besides, he al
ways carries six-shooter, and is an excellent
shot, scarcely missing the bulls eye one time
out of twelve. Stranger he is the counter
part of Samson, Of DID,
During the young mans brief recital of the
personnel of the editor that wrote that article,
the stranger turned very pale, trembled all
over, backing all the time toward the door,
out Of which he suddenly darted, and has not
been heard of since, doubtless deeming it wis
er to depart quietly than to encounter such a
formidable opponent.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-06

Good men have tried the Bible in youth
and in old age in sickness and in health in
business and at home in life and in DEATH
Lawyers have tried it statesmen have tried
it societies have tried it in its charities, its
education and its laws the ages have tried
IL but it is not worn out it is not effete it
is ever young and never old it Gods book ;
we need no other the longer it is tried, the
more ati,factory it is proved it is the Word
of the Lord which abideth forever.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-06


HELLER's BASKET TnIcK.-The trick
known as the 'sbaslet trick which Mr..
Heller introduces as the last feature of his
performance at the Wonder Theatre excites
a good deal OF surprise, as it is only natural
it should. The conditions of the trick are
simply as follows A large bar let Is brought
out and placed in full view, upon bench sup
ported on four primitive wooden legs, and
leaving an open space between the basket and
the floor. There seems no possible way by
which human being once in could get out Of
that basket without being seen. The basket
placed by Mr.. Heller and his assistant, Mr.
Heller next brings forward pair Of overal's
which cover him to the neck and which have
no outlet at the ends Of tho sleeves or legs.
When tho overalls are drawn on and hood
drawn over Mr.. Heller's head and attached
to the main garment by strings, there re-
mains no outlet for so much as finger of tho
performer to get through. But as Mr. Heller
is about to remove his coat for the purpose
of donning this garment he remembers that
he is In New York instead of Australia--shat
is his carelessly stated excuse--and a screen,
which reaches up to the performers neck.
is placed behind the basket, and the perform
er retires behind this and effects the change.
So far as one notices, his head does not onco
disappear during the time he is employed in
drawing on the overalls. The last vision ono
has is of Mr.. Heller's own face disappearing
In the ample hood, and Immediately ho steps
out from behind the screen, and with the help
of his assistant, climbs into the basket. the
lid of which is closed uIol him and locked.
AS far as any human eye can discover this is
Mr.. Heller who has just gone into the basket,
but in the same observation-disclosures before tho
cover is down--Mr. Heller make, his appear
anc, in ordinary evening costume at the en-
trance of the theatre and walks down tho
aisle, inquiring ''what was being doae with
him." He Immediately ascends the platform
opens the basket and nobody is within. Tho
question is still an open one, how did Mr..
Heller cease to be the man in the basket, and
whoever the man in the basket was, how did
he get out
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-06

It is easy enough to see the truth when it is
on our side of the argument, but when 1t is
on the side of your opponent, not all the
microscopes in the world will enable you TO
discover IT,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-06

Socrates says that " the hottest love has the
coolest end" Xantippe had probably made
the old man sit out on the doorstep all night.
--Yoaters Gazette.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-12-06

How beautiful, great and pure goodness is
It paints heaven ON the face that has 1t II
awakens the sleeping souls that meet it.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-06-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW ORLEANS THURSDAY, June %, 1876.
GOLD ......-.....-...1l29 q ll3
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be used before them in those ca.
ses-and thus might result q sus.
pension in the administration OF
criminal law.
But besides, even after this new
system should be duly inaugurated
and working, the result would be
to throw all the cases now dispos-
ed ofby Recorders Courts upon
the District Courts, whenever the
defendants would choose to not
waive trial by iury, when brought
mp before the Justice Of the Peace
for trial. just imagine, all The
drunks, &C., in New Orleans, not
waving trial by jury and sent up
to the District Court and a jury,
for trial. There is complaint en-.
ough now Of the administration OF
criminal laws with our present
system, without desiring to make
it worse. Further consideration
would doubtless show other evils
to the public welfare. Decidedly,
this amendment has been prepar-
ed hastily-wlthont due consider
alton.
Really, the principal object OF
this amendment Is well known to
nave oeen, TO abolish the ofiice OF
Parish Judge, and IT only does it,
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-06-24
Oriqin of the Word Texas.

Several explanations of the orr.
gin ofthe word Texas have been
advanced. They are all however,
either whimsical or vague. One
explanation is, that the term texas,
meaning ''friends," was applied by
certain friendly. disposed In.
dians of the regions between the
Red River and the Rio Grande to
the followers of an early Spanish
explorer, Alonzo do Leon, when
they visited their country. An
other theory derives the word
from the Spanish teja Ia roOf-tile),
the plural Of which is tejas, refer
ring to the manner in which the
dwellings Of the Texas Indians
were covered. Still = third e.
PLANTATION finds its origin in the
name of q small tribe of Indians
who dwelt in the eastern part Of
the region.
The first two explanations may
be rejected az too fanciful, how
ever ingenious they be-; the last
supposition, although somewhat
vague, approaches near the truth,
for IL Bellin's map is to be relied
on-and 1t woud be rash to doubt
it's authority in such matters
Texas appears to be simply the
English corrupted form Of TeDas,
a village, evidently named by the
Spauiards, which may be found
either on Bellin's map or on
B0wen's reproduction Of 1t. II
wss situated on the eastern bank
a Trinity river, and its xite is pro.
baby somewhat between the pre-
sent town Of Crockett, in Houston
county, and that eer. The COM
biuati0n Of the letters in Teiias
shows its Spanish and not Indian
origin; and its Spanish pronOun.
ciation, which may be represented
in . measure by tho English
TaykhaisAthe ] sound like q gut
tural h--justifes the latter pro.
nunciation Of Texas, which was
given it by the French in Louisia-
na and their successors, the early
sett1 fssofs tie lower mississippi
valley. Indeed, it is not improba-
BILE thatthe Alonzo de Leon above
mentioned was the founder Of
Teijas, for the county adjoining
Houston county is name Leon,
With Leon az its county seat. This,
it is true, may be only . coinci.
dence. however curious a one,-
Charles Dimitsy, IN Appleton's
Journal.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-06-24
fFsom THE LAFAYEfrE ADvERTrsER-]
Constitutional Amendments Con-
sidered.

At the approaching general el-
ection in November next, the peo-
pie OF Louisiana will he expected
to vote for or against the Amend
ments to'the Constitntion propos.
ed by the general Assembly, and
it II inpoFtant to inquire how
thoee amendments, would effect
the general welfare and whether
they are IN such form a. to be vot.
ed on undcrstaudingly.
The Third Amendment il faulty
both 10 form and in substance.
z The mode poiuted out hy the
Constitution to revise or amend
any pod |on Of il, requires il more
than one amendment shall be sub
mittAd It one hme, they. shsll be
submitted in such manner and
form that the people may vote 70,
or against each ssDesd,west sepav
stely. It is dincult to conceive
how that can BE- done with tbi,
third amandmeet proposed. II
contaiOs too mAny different sub
jActs foeeien and independent o
9Ach oeAer, THUG:
J. One part prpposeSto abolial
~ JUDICIAL pO1ers of the Parisl
Courts without exprsssly abolish
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Thanks b esr eourtsous friends
1tbs Mary lda and Henry TSts
for duly appreciated favors.


The horse race men tioned, il our
last issue took place last Sunday
svsaing, and Wa llsgsly attended,
gbe,f4 f4vpgita Wis Mr. i B. Hay.
dSs - J91y 1i,r which bet Of
two and even three to one we're
06eted. 5it. j. Lapezes
YDUN6 CHARLEY won the rsoe
bt stout twelve feet. The ainoupt
involved ja the raso vas about
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-06-24
MANAGING A MULE.

aY0t, Nebuehadncxzeh, whoa, sab ,
Whss 10 yon tryin' to 60, sab :
I'd hAb you for to know, sab,
r. A-hOldin' oh de lines
You better stop dat prancin';
You's pow'fnl fond nb dancin',
Hat I'll bet my yeah's adyancin'
DIT I'll care you % your shincs
Isak heeh, mule I Better min out
~ tJnG ron know you'll fin' out
Howeoick IN wear dis line cut
% yons pely stubbo'n back.
Yph needu't try To steal up,
Az ~ ~ pfecioua heel upj
Tea ~ . plow dis fier up,
Tea ~, sah, for fac.
Dar, 1nCe dc way 10 do It'll
HSb oonlp' right down TO it;
Jessw1tch him plcwin' t'roo IL!
Ob nlQger ain't no fool.
Some folks d~y would . beat him;
Now, Dat ,wonld only beat him
Ikn0g len' how - treat him
Yea mus ysasos wid male.
He nisds Ds like .. .nigger.
n no was only bigger
He'd fotch . mighty 6gger,
He would, I ten you! Yea, sail
See how Ne keeps a-clickin'!
He's nentle as . chicksn,
An nebber thinks o. kickin'-
WAo6, lar! NsbschadsessaA !
Is dis lad ine, or not met
Or h Do debbil got me.s
Was dat . cannon shot me ]
Hal I1aid hcab morn > weekf
Dat male DO kick amaxip'l
D beae ms spil'd 10 raisins- :
~ aswI sapecs he's grazin'
AG1l e1Beids de1rsek.
Irwin Rusaell &rtbe~ for Juse
s1 h.
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To the Democratic Conservative
Of Louisiana.
OFFICENEw ORLEANS DEMOCRAT.
Nsw ORLEANS june IS, 1876
Tho publication Of the New Orleans Daily
and Weekly DEMoCRAr has been resumed
SHJNDAY. THE IsrH rxsr.

SUNDAY, THE 18TH rNr,
uudet auapices which insure the complete
success Of tho enterprise.
Thers seems to have been no general
knowlcdge emong me friendD u the paper
In New 0yleans Of its emharmasmenta, and
the suspension of it's publication on the 10th
inst. evoked so general a manifestation Of int
erest aud 10 spontaneous . msveWent to
rails. the capital necessary 10 establish II that,
but for the disorganization OF its mechanical
force, it might have resumed publication
Monday afternoon.
The Democrats and Conservative of the
State may nov feel assured that they will
henceforth have faithful and yigilant paper
in New Orleans 70 speak for them aud to
defend their interests.
We earnestly hope that Democratic and
Conservatives In Louisiana win come forward
end subscribe to the WEsKLy DENocRAT.
We desire that. until the battle for Louisians
"a won, the Weehly,at least, shall be in the
bands Of every psan, woman and child in the
State.
ibrs received from the country. and the earn
sst purpose manifested in iss behalf durina
tho pase week n this city. = eEtseusely graft
fyipg = ito eouductou, and they feel proud
to makN this aekno~ledguent oft
II. j. HEARSEY. Editor.
y wMWOELPER Manages.
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shown in the past. A list OF its
officers and directors can be found
in another column.-OMr Home
journal.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-06-24
List Of Letters
remaining at Edgar P. 0.

n June ., 1876.
Cambre Jean
Danjean Bertrand
Forstall Edwin
Green Sarah
Hymel Severin
Jartoux J.-B.
Latour Pamela
Laurent vicpor
Pecou| Ferdinand
/PerQ sean Marie
Perrrt j. Anatole
Peterson Malvina
St-Martin p. A.
Tassin s.
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Ths CAupAJcx DpsocaA1. : lasgs eight
Page voskly. vill - ft1ruisheA fFuh IL Let
ofJaly V n lesh = Movsunbss. for
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1876-06-24
Centennial Celebration in Louisiana.
JULY 4th, 1875.
HEADQUARTERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
SO st. Charles Street,
NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 18TH, 1876.
CIRCULAR,

Ine fOliOw1ng information IS pub
lished for the benefit of all concerned.
The Convention which assembled
in New Orleans on the llth of June,
adopted and now announces the fol-
lowing as the object of its meeting:
The objects Of this convention are
to unite the whole people of Louisiana
in celebration of the Centennial an
niversary, to revive in the present
and inspire in the rising generation o
true and proper feeling for our coun-
try; and to urge upon all religious,
civil and military associations to as
s:st and aid in a celebration in each
and every city and town within the
State of Louisiana.
That this celebration shonld be
conducted by the people, and the
outlay required should be raised only
by voluntary contributions. That
every church and association in each
city or town in the State be requested
to participate or aid in a celebration
at home. That all associations de-
barred by rules and resolutions from
afiliating with others in public, be
requested to aid this convention In
any manner consistent with their re-
gulations. @f4
For the carrying out Of the forego.
Ing object, the following programme
has been adopted.
lat. A procession of Military and
Civil Societies to move at 9 o'clock
on the morning of the 4th Of July.
2nd. Reading of Declaration 0f In
dependence and an Grafton at St..
Patrick's Hall at 10 o'clock.
3rd. Divine Service ut ii o'clock in
all the Churc throughout the State.
4th. A Centennial Salute Of 100
Guns at Meridian and National Salutes,
Morning and Evening.
The Convention recommended that
oil business b~ suspended on the 4th,
and that all places of busineAs and
ak0de be illuminated and decorated
during the day and evening.
All Associations that desire to par
ticipate. are requested to select an
Aid to Geo. H. Branglln, Grand Mar
shall, and instruct him to report at
once that officer.
All organizations, whether partici-
pants or net, are requested 70 receive
voluntary contributions and forward
the same to DOUGLAS M. .KILPATRIcK,
Esq, Treasurer Of the Executive
Committee.
Any one desiring further inf0rma-
ton, is respectfully requested to ap-
ply, personally or by letter to J.
BENZ. CHANDLER, Secretary, No. So
st. Charles Street.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Capt. WM. TENBRINK, President,
Louisiana Associated Veterans.
Vice Presidents-Gen. P. r. De
Trobriand, United States Army ;
Capt. G. A. Babcock, United States
Navy; Col. VIM. Miller Owen, wash
ington Artillery Lieut.. VIM. Pierce,
Continental Guards; E. Lalmont,
Young Mems benevolent Association;
H. s. Bell, Sons of Temperanco; w.
II. Zimmerman, Fire Department.
Secretary-j. Benz. Chandler,
Louisiana Associated Veterans Of the
Mexican War.
Treasured. NJ. Fitzpatrick, Army
of Northern Virginia.
Grand Marshal-.G. Fl. Braughn,
Young Mems Benevolent Association.
The Executive Committee will he
in attendance daily at headquarters,
No. So st. Charles Street.
j. BENZ. CHANDLER, Secretary
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l776. fhe Great Centennial lS16.

Parties desiring information = 70
best routes tn the CENTENNIAL,
or to any Of the Summer Resorta or
to any other point in the country,
iahould address b. w. WRENN,
General Passenger Agent Kennesew Route.
3i'c76lm. ATLANTA. GA.
The New York herald., 1876-09-19
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS.

A meeting was held IN the Glsey House, yesterday
afternoon, OF gentlemen ANXIOUS to extend material
aid tho poor OF the afflicted city of Savannah. 1t
having become known through private as well press
that the epidemic at present raging
virulcnt and fast increasing, these gentlemen resolved
in practical way to mitigate tho suicrngs OF tho
afflicted. The chairman, Mr.. q. B. Owens, called the
meeting to order at three O'clock DR. Elisha Harris,
OF the Health Board, stated that an informal meeting
OF physicians had been held III the hall oi the New
York Academy OF Medicine yesterday morning. and that
Dr. 'Ocavus A. White and himself had been appoint cd
a committee to confer with the gentlemen present
The Doctor took occasion 10 state that medical
stores such as ice wine, &c were NJ present in great
demand and very scarce IN Savannah But one Kind
OF used during The convacsccncc OF fever
vious that poor people could not get It. and as was
the intention of The meeting TO supply neccssarics
he recommended contributions OF winc and ice. Dr.
White volunteered his services to the city OF Sava-
nah, he hold himself IN readiness To go as
hours notice. DR. Harris stated that he
be obtained from New Orleans and Mobile. and tor
that reason II would be we'll Tor DR. W White to give
ture consideration 10 Tho step he volunteered take
Dr. Wheeler. of Brooklyn, also offered his services aud
MIR. Hayes who claims to have been successful as a
nurse Shreveport iour years since, also rendered
his services.
Mr. Owens stated that tho citing to obtain ma
tcra rat than personal AID and that he would refer
the gentlemen TO tho sub committee appointed by tho
Academy oi Medicine.
One hundred and scvcnty.nve dollars have already
been eccvcd and the meeting ot tho Relief Com
mittec viii be he held a. No. 3l5 Broadway, Friday
nj three 4. ii.
WILMINGTON, N. c., Sept l8 1876
Tho contributions Of this city for the savannah suf-
ferers, during iwo days, amount TO 81 600
The New York herald., 1876-09-19
THE PRIZE MODEL REGATTA.
THREE MILES TO wINDwARD IN A HEAVY SEA
FOR A sILvRR PRIzE-THE sLooP EssIE THA

THREE MILES TO wINDwARD IN A HEAVY SEA
FOR A sILvRR PRIzE-THE sLooP EssIE THE
WINNER.
Yesterday witnessed novel sight on Gowanus BsYe-
dead beat windward OF three miles in heavy Na
by miniature yachts The rendezvous was nt the foot
OF Court street, Brooklyn, and O'Clock thirteen
yacht owners assembled with their boats. The
for elegant silver cup valued at $3.50 and
presented by Rear Commodore Robert Center, Of the
New York and Seawanhaka yacht clubs. 1t was open
to all miniature yachts Sc inches aud length and
belonging to the Prospect Park, American or Long
Island Yacht clubs. The from the foot Of
Seventh street three miles windward tho yacht
vindcx anchored of Bay Ridge dock. The time al
lowance fifteen seconds to the inch.
At tho timo appointed for tho start, one O'Clock,
there very stiff breeze blowing aud owners
hcstated about entering their boats, and almost all Of
them were prepared for the with rceied and
forcsails Finally, however It decided proceed,
and tho fleet was prepared for tho start under tho
direction Of tho timekeeper and referee, Captain
Coffin
The following were the entries -Schooners Oscoola
6l q inchcs Commodore ConkIn owner, Prospect Park
Club; Pioneer, w. Smith owner, 43 inches Prospect
Park Club; Young Greek, IS inches. NJ w. Knowles
owner Prospect Park Club; Robert Center. G3 inches
Ross Collins owner. Prospect Park Club; Lizzie Is
inches, James Nance Prospect Park Club; Hem
relta. sS ,nchcs W. Kcrshaw owner, Prospect Park
Club; John Cole, GO inches, John Pcasc owner,
American Club; Wilhe u inches, W. Nor
churp owner, American Club; Tude, 6Jx
inches, Joseph Peto owner, American Club; Com
voorhls, 81 inches, John Cole owner American
Club; Vixen, is inches Captain Porter owner, Ameri
can Club Katie B., 73 inches, George Baker owner,
American Club; Jexnnot, 66 inches. Henry Jeannot
owner Long Island Club Adciia TO inches, s. Dayton
owner, Long Island CLUB Edith 60 inches, a. J. Day
Ton owner Long Island Club sIoop Essie. 60 inches,
Commodore Carleton owner. Long Island Clnb
Owing to u misunderstanding on the part OF some
OF the owners It was some time before the fleet
ready, but finally the boats got together, and on
FLYING SrAKr
The New York herald., 1876-09-19
THE PELHAM COACH.

Yesterday Colonel De Lanccy Kane recommended tho
coach trips between New York ana Pelham Bridge
starting from the Hotel Brunswick at eleven A. N.
The morning one to add zcst to the enjoyment
OF an "ouslde fare, for the OF the previous day
had cooled the and laid the dust The tonic, brac
Ing air Of September, calculated TO MI the mind with
charming fancies OF stcaning, fragrant rdgouts
luscious, juicy steaks and foamng mugs OF ale; tho
clear, blue sky above, with here and there feck OF
white; tho spirited horses the loud, clear buge call
and the decidedly agreeable companonship Of over
coats, all lent to this first autumn ride OF the
Pelham coach tho realism Of that happy
"Merrie England owing TO the uniavorablo and
very unreliable ctum OF "Old Prob" tho coach was
not MS full MS could be wished tho old gentle man
Just mentioned proclaimed that rain would fall.
The favored few who started amply rewarded
Tor their har1ihoOd Tor more pieasau health giving
trip never As the coach proceeded on its
route srom the Brunswick up through tho Park the
golden wealth OF autumn manifested itself at every
turn; merry cheers through the clear, bright
reached the outsiders the coach, and tho magnetic
crack OF the drivor's whip sent thrill through the
passengers and awakened the tagging horses. At
Mount ST. Vincent Hotel quite party had
assembled and tho coach was gayly greeted AS II
thundercd down the hilt toward tho northern OF
the Park many hands could he seen stretched in the
direction ot the old fort which Saturday the
the centennial anniversary or the battle Of
Harlem Plains Tho coach disappeared tor u little
while, Uut shortly sccn by tho Watchers Mount
81 Vincent bright yellow spcck tho b Dad Boue-
ward, moving swiftly on IT'S northward journey.
Promptly ut twenty minutes to one the coach
Pelham, where. dinner WAS served. The return trip
without incident, and ut i've N. the drew
up front OF the BRUNSWICK cafe, and tho first au.
tumn TRIP was concluded.