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fork, Nr. and Mrs. Sinclair, Racine: haif-dozcn
solid silver tablespoons 31r. and Mrs. Z. G.
Simmons; half-dozen solid silver teaspoons,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell, Racine; half-dozen solid
silver teaspoons, hiss Clara Loomis CAicngo;
solid silver sugar spoon, Mrs Wescott Racine
elegant set toilot-bottles. Mr.. and Mrs. Blake,
Racine; wrtine-desk, very handsome, Ms.
aud 1Irs. Ed Balm; cut glass vase sot iu
silver, Mr. and Mrs. Vinegar; elegant bouquet
holder with flowers. nr. and Mrs j. Petit, Iia-
cine; silver vase, Dir. and Mrs. Grant; silver
celery-diah, II. and F. MITCHELL Racine;
Reid; cold sil.or nutpicks. Miss Clara Jllsun;
solid silver harry-spoon, also sugas-spoon, DR..
aud Mrs. Pennoyer; solid silver nickle-fork, Mr..
and Airs. Rowley. Racine; elegant match holder
aud pair OF mats, Mr. and Mrs. Bronson; pair OF
handsome colosne.ootsles and tidy, Mrs: Robin
son, Aurora, Ill. The bridnl party left the city
on the 500 train for a wedding tour in the
South.
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THE PRISONERS cHRtsTMas.EyE.

sozry Christmas-Eve for me. hard in prtson-ea1
Alone With bitter thoughts and misery to dwell.
There's JOY In many home tonight for the dAy taS
Christ was born,
And many hearts are gEy and Light to hall the eoza
morn.
Ths u,other-wife, with happy smile, now lays hs
child to rest:
The father stands bede the uhile and feels that hsa
blest,-
Then bends 70 kdaa hts loving wife, fond mother
his boy,
Whose eycs Of Iowa and tuthfulness are wet With s
Joy n.
Such thoughts to ne are - the dreama Of urectsa
and FINISHED crew.
Who wake in mornings chee1less CLEANS to Ind -
h0pe IN view.
Thus in my cell lonely sit aud uurso ny 1sd de5p
To vent IN curse and vain regret aubadtuto !"
prayer. g.,
Fatn would plunge In Le:he's stream 10 seek d1'
repIieye
Chl1stnns-Ers.
: CHICAGO, Dec n, 1a1e.
, 1876-01-02
OAK PARK,
4 NOTABLE Event

OF the week was genuine surprise party On Mr.
Judson NAPLES. A aelect company OF kindred
spirits succeeded in thoroughly surprising their
victim. The merry spirit was kept up through
tue evening with daucins. song, and similar
diversions. not neglecting the al1-lmportant
element Of socal Observation-Disclosures.
a very pretty entertainment was given for
Sweet charity ut the Methodist Episcopal Church,
under the supervision OF Miss Julia Ormiston.
Nectations aud tableaux. interspersed with eeleo-
tions OF verse aud some choice bits of reading by
tue ReT. Mr. Scott, constituted the programme
s1r. Scott's rendition OF proyinciasms and
characters was Fastsy amusing to the little folks
as we'll us the older ones.
The old-t:me custom OF the Methodsts OF
''getting In at the death of tho old year was
dnly observed By 4 lnrco number Of the faithful.
The Services were solemn and impressive as be-
came the exit of 30 ill-starred year as mcmor~
able 1875.
Miss J.ibbie Wallace is celebrating tbs holl-
days ut Peoria.
51rs. B. F. Foster honored her Kankakee
friends with her company on New Years.
Christmas p:es and New-iear's festivities
have brought home bevy OF young gentlemen
from surrounding schools and colleges.
A furry Of excitement xas occas:oned friday
by valiant wearer of q poiiceman's star, who
wanted to enact tragedy, all about dog. TIE
by the name OF scalea, accusing him
OF stealing dog. Alr. Scales having been
annoyed for several days the affair eliminated
in an attempt to shoot him, when he preferred
charges against the guardian Of tho public
peace, and brought him into court, wnere the
matter now rests.
The beautiful grounds and residence Of Mr..
Huriburt we're decorated for patty to the mns~
te1s and misses Of the village az q New Year eve
climax to the entertainments OF the week. The
little folks pronounced it . grand success, and
tho best Of the season. At seaso1able hour
having enjoyed all the pleasures and sweets, car
riages conveyed them home.
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Kind, patient, and faithful teacher, Anl QeI
! memory will ever remain green in the hearts oi
those to whom size has SO greatly cndeared her:
! eclf. During Christmas week many beautiful
presents were made hor By her loving and giate-
| ful pupils While the parents we're tins chow
ing their kind remembrance and regret at part.
| ing with her their elders were not Indifferent to
! her many good qualities and her long and
| devoted service to their children. a souvenir,
consisting OF q full eet OF silver knives, forks
aau spoons. was procured ana presaatea heF
easnn ta un " wv W. nt sua h.
! recitation room ayr 7 u " Shor,nan n,a]a
the presentation speech. and acquitted himself
| most happily. Mrs. Pratt WIS too much orer-
como by the unexpected tribute and the parting
no" near at hand to reply, but Prof. suydcr
came TO tia rescue and made an eloquent ami al'-
propr1ate respo1aa i'll her behalf. It twasa pleas
aAs ana snccoSstul aHalr. Mrs. Pratt Wall join
her husband Dr. Pratt, in Drooateld, 31o., tho
~eosuipg month,
PROSPECT PAnE.
4 large number Of tue friends of Odd Fellow
sliip assembled at the new half 1t proapact Park.
Mnrd,v aroo;n, r.. 49, r,,,-.,... -, -:
su", etou'Ay o'on4ns, los tna purpose o. making
Aaal Atla"senoass 1or staflln3 Lodge.
number OF stirring speeches we're made, and tho
tlnapce Committee was empowered to purchase
~ tne s necessa1y lesala anu furniture. Inc
Tork srh;n ,nn;,,5, T1,a ,'a1t anu us.u 1as
will be held Saturday At n NJ When ali
friends Of the order are invited TO be present,
=, AZ q meeting OF the Prospect Park L5ceum,
1ng iv1o0tns o'l.ee[a we're e'ec1en 1oT me year
W y - .s.e;d free1uens ; ". u. wagner,
:, eenus ~ W nouufnG' eectesalg ! MISS
- ~ ann:'. I1sasn:er' AZ us regn1or 1neetlng OF
: tcn ooe'ets tt'uay, lI1 qusa1lou LOT d!scnaslon
WI ~ @~'o1eeu. 4Aas tne etAtulea tAouio
, 1876-01-02
lily SHIP.

o restless. eager, surg;rg crowd!
whitening heads and tottertn. fo1a3
AID ye whom meet 1t seems your prpul
Yourg strength should dare the storms
Tl2t beat go ferre 11pou you.-say,
Why do yo stand upon the shore
Through all the lous and dreary day:
Why have ye stood, day DER and o'er7
Out rann the answer, clear and strong,-
Fer every voice took mp its part;
4 mighty e.ho of the soag
And perfect trust and joy did play
Across the faces turned to me
g Through heat and cold, day after d3y,
We wait our ship5 from DER the Sea-"
And still they wait, and still viii wait
Whl1a months and years are ctrcling bJ,~
Gazing. the while, far out and s:raishs
To where the water meets the sty.
Al me! they know not that they stand
So near their treasures that they NIGH
Find them almost in reach OF hand
Just by that rueas, there, hid from dzat
I, too, once stood upon the shore,
As now they stand, and gazcd far ont
To see my be1uteous ship come Ger;
Bus I, aims: turned about,
And Just around that bend went.
Beyond TINT rock. 10 grim and lore.
And Hope, tha. angel heavcn-sent,
Forever from my heart waa thrown.
The shore all long wa8 Gtrewu with wreck
OF ships as grand and fair Is mine;
And TAR at sea, like tiny epecks,
The smiling. nnmoved sun did shine
On Danght but wrecks; and 'uoug5t the rcd9
saw what all my life to me
Had been LIES treasure, rhcriehed beat-
The ahip watched from DER the sea.
, 1876-01-02
kEMOSHA.

Spectfk toFTesDoftdclict or Ihc thsrC7o 1Tr5Hne.
| KEsosuA, Wis, Jan. IT, The Court Of Daay-
lon" was given here last Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings under the direction of the Baker
Family, of Waukegan. It is cantata OF Il sacred
character, founded On the fifth chapter Of Daniel.
The superb manner in which it WAS put ON the
| stage bcspeAks hearty welcome for it wherever
it may be given. The different characters in the
cantata were all taken By home talent With tho
| exception Of those Of King, the Prophet Daniel,
! and Seeress these parts being assumed by tho
Baker Family. Mr. g. G. Baker as King Bel
shnzzar, looked and acted the character to per-
fection. His rich bass voice filled every corner
of the hail. and his elocaton waH go fine that the
plot Of the story could te readily followed by all
Mrs. Bailey, az Queen Nitreris, sang her
solo very sweetly, making the character her
own for the time being. Miss Eta Bennett, tho
Princess, was charming and was heartily encoted
the first evening, but did not repeat her solo.
The fine manner in which Tho choruses vero
sung VAS due III q great measure to the leader
ship OF the prima donna, Miss Cora Clsry, whose
clear tones could be distinctly heard above all
the other Yo!ces. Her solo was especially fine.
The p1sttiest feature Of the entertainment, per-
haps, WAS the dancing of the little pages snd
palace maids before the King. The gem Of the
whole evening was the duet between Queen
Nitockis Mrs Bailey and Naomi Aliss Tu1bel1),
which yas sung with q great deaI Of expression
1ba c.ntat. abonnda IN heant;fn1 n,ns;c ~
tt,s to1a1,ar .r;t tt,a aiansnt stara oaa., anu
worn by the principal characters in the piay,
;,.a aae ~ NV uuo VI Aao nHss' ever
s''on n'' -ur rr,n,,,
90 1onc the tbeme 81 conrersat;on nn.s bsro n soo;
~ cSrcEas cams nfT Thnrsev aitornaan ~ speI
ne ecla1 a., usually a.tenulng iasnlonaole we'd
amEs- ea.a me NeaoinE T. vas fery targe enc: as
ene pr1ue palents, ~. auu Mls. george Aule;
aee unonE the oiuSst e. se.is1a % rnis pace and
iovely IL inE gu ro r.ds reoa x ro pae Mas
loFely 10 hee tlcn of1aa1 uEess OF efosGra'n s1lk
.la o. uashisn snaoe Of ssone colol' nnlshed at |
VII ta Ho hHd Maists maa soat lIcnes o. lace. A
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] has been red-lctter one in the social calendar
| of Lake View, all the moro conspicuous from
| the ureceding dearth Of anuseroents. Haif.,
doza,, n,r,,as ;nto.annracd .v;th .o-ar,1 c.,
.sn "'su no's,A' -, A'un-
oeF-schoot ee!ee1atlons comosheo 70 ILL up the
evenings, while tho week wound up with a
general observation Of New Years Day. PAT
| ties were given at Ny. 2. B. Chasa's AJon!s
a., aran,.,r ,,~ y 7o-oa.a,a w.
40, eto"'1s' '''. 1,s,,, - :, Lvno,ues "eones"
u4s, a1l' .. ID hAAe1s 1uu1sua5' ahd Ar.
shurtleffs Friday. Monday evening the Full
Ierton Avenue Church held its SuudaY-School
celebration, with Christmas tree producing
good things for all. and presents for those itl
regular attendance during the past year Two
of tho young ladies thus fayored have not
missed single Sunday from the school in seven
years. supper waa also provided in the lower
rooms and thrown open to all regardless Of
merit. The programme was, however, some-
what too extensive, and the wisdom OF not at
Tuesday evening tho Town-Hal Mission sue
ceeded most admirably with it's celebra-
ton. 4 tree was, of course. in tho bill,
while *Santa Claus" added much to the
amusement. Tue climax Of fun wss reached
'When Mr. 3. II. herfoot, who ia ever genial and
1eady for froic, gave, with the assistance Of ono
Of the young ladies, 80 original comic opera,
adapted from - Mother Goose" Tho youngsters
wero in transports Of good hnmor, and enjoyed
their Christmas thoroughly. The Nickerhonville
Mission children were in the same happy condi-
tion Thursday evening, and their frSt tree yas
heartily appreciated. Is their frantic desire
to be each ono the nearest to it all at once ind-
Gated. Santa Claus also arrived here, and the
frequent reception Of telegrama announcing his
progress from the North Polo worked up fever
of excitement ere he burst on the scene bring
ing IN arctic atmosphere with him. The evening
was filled out with racitations and declamationa'
and cvery one went home Mt The cIosa in a niaoa
ant frame Of mind. Altogether, the $50 scholars
, 1876-01-02

the CONGREGATIONAL Church Friday evening in
spite OF ths rain. Old Ssnta figured as USUAL.
and regular jolly time Was had
The Rev. Messrs. Lloyd aud Lathrop will
Ereaeh as usual at the Congregational aud Metho-
dist Churches to-day,
, 1876-01-02
What Is Thought in Wisconsin Of the
Washburne Presidential
Movement.
S;Ens of Renewed Peace and
Goodwill i'll tho Re-
publican Ranks.
Jottings Of the Week in Various Sub.
urbs Of Chicago---A Kenosha
Wedding.
MILWAUKEE.
cht. fEnf&ATA4.

Spte71l Correspondence Of The CHICAGO Tribune.
MILWAUKEE, Dec 31.-Tho following carte
d'lur7te has been issued:
, 1876-01-02

GOVERNORS RECEPTION. ::
:Tou are invited to attend the Inauguration Recep-
. tion in honor Of His E1ccllrucy ::
Cor. Harrison Ludireon. ::
AT The Assembly Chamber, Madison, Monday evan-: :
ing, Jan. s. 1916. ::
The Inauguration exercises will take place At noon.
:: special train will leave the Milwaukee + ST. !.
Paul depot At a. n. Should you desire to attend
tickets viii bo furnished for yourself and ladies':
upon application to H. C. Payne Only those hay:
ling tickets will be allowed upon the trzin. !:
/: COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS:
Il. M. BEAN. HENRI BAEIz, RonEnr Hill, LEM:
:. ELLSWORTH, c. IL SAWYER, l. u.
=: VAN 6cHA1cK, Il. c. PAINE
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23

mated; cost the city about $4,000, this %
ing the estimated amount Of constructing
one-third and the intersections. It is as
well, perhaps, to think of providing en-
ploy1hent for those who are out OF work as
to cram them with political doctrines and
cheat them into the belief that q change
of rulers will bring them instant happi-
ness without any further exertion on their
part than that of voting the right ticket.
We hope the Council will try and set these
works agoing, even if it be difficult mat
ter to find so large sum in the city treas
ury as $4,000 not already bespoken for q
salary or political illumination.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23

inception regarded Is fraudulent and
their enforcement gross wrong.
Mr.. Kellogg suggested that it was not
question for the governing committee
even to consider if they would constitute
themselves q tribunal to redress the
grievances of private individuals or cor
porations; that the Supreme Court of
Louisiana had declared the bonds con-
tended for invalid; and that if these gen.
tlemen felt themselves aggrieved by this
decision, the Supreme Court of the United
States was open to them. Let them per-
sue their remedy there.
The Governor then proceeded to show
the character of the new consols; demon
strated that they were amply secured, and
that they could but appreciate in value,
possessing as they do better constitu-
tional safeguards than any bond in the
market. The State, he claimed, had
done in good faith its utmost for original
bondholders; that in the end the latter
would be better off with the new bonds
than if they had retained the old, and
that more than two-thirds of the old
bonds had been converted, and were re-
presented by consols now mainly held by
the original bondholders. For the Stock
Exchange to refuse to put them on its list
would be to work still further injury to
the old bondholders, for if such recogni-
ton will render these securities more val
liable, it is certainly to their interest that
it be done, as we'll as to that of the State
After the Governor concluded all but
the governing committee were excluded
from the hall, and the members proceed
ed to discuss and determine the question
of admitting the bonds to the "call.
Under their rule two-thirds constitutes a
quorum, and it requires two-thirds Of the
members present to accomplish decision.
After exhaustive argument vote was
taken, resulting in the adoption of the re-
port, which may be regarded most hap
py sequel to the funding bill, rs it makes
the new consolidated bonds standard
security in all the exchanges Of the world,
and places her credit on the sure road to
that high distinction which it occupied in
her past days Of pride and prosperity.
In conclusion, it may not be inappro-
pirate to remark upon the ignorance,
growing mainly out of misrepresentation,
which existed among the best posted fnan-
cial circles of New York, and we regret to
add that not little of this misrepresenta-
ton sprang from the stupidity, malice,
jealousy aud chronic habit of growing of
Lousianians themselves It was no un-
common thing to hear the statement:
"We never hear aught encouraging of
Louisiana or New Orleans affairs except
from foreigners and visitors" But Gov
ernor Kellogg's revelations have let in
food of light, which can not fail to prove
beneficial to other interests than the sim
gle one of bonds which provoked his
fierce encounter with the bulls and bears
of Wall street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23

Canal street charters be based upon their
exacting similar circuits? Why not re-
quire that the Dumaine street line should
consolidate with the Baronne street line?
There can be no reason why passenger
should not be conveyed four OF five squares
across Canal street, as well as an equal
distance anywhere else for the same price.
We are aware that the charters of these
roads expire at different periods, and that
their reduction to a system can not be
effected in moment. We have laid down
the principles upon which the system of
street intercourse in New Orleans may be
brought to the highest state of popular
business accommodation.
It should be the duty of the Department
of Internal Improvements to organize and
conduct this system, and as we have at
the present time the advantage of prac-
teal railroad man in office, we shall ex-
pect that he will distinguish his admins
tration by replanting the trees, restoring
the turf and laying the mule dust of the
most fashionable and valuable part of our
city. We expect that he will fix the maxi
mum Of fares and secure for the people
at least transportation for five squares for
five cents, whether across Canal street or
elsewhere.
There is always great activity on the
part of monopoly, whether of gas, mar
kets or wharves, for an extension or am
plifcation of its privileges. They bring
to bear the agencies of legal skill, liberal
professions and expenditures to carry
tn cir object. We hope, however, in view
of the great interests of popular comfort
and convenience involved in the street car
system, the city authorities will be on
their guard against any precipitate or spe-
cial concession of franchises, and that they
will at least withhold any particular grant
until it shall be seen how far it may be
made conducive to the great object of
unity which we have stated.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23
RESPECT FOR VERDICTS.

RESPECT FOR vERDICTs.
The practice Of polling the jury through
the newspapers does not seem to be con-
fined to New Orleans. A suit has been
brought against a journal in st. Louis for
the same cause. Our papers announce
verdict of not guilty in the case OF the
State against Prestidge, Indictment for
murder. We ere very much gratifed to
observe that no journal in the city takes
up the composition of the jury, assumes
! that its members were honest or other
wise, or that some were kept in terror or
duress by their associates. The judge who
sat and made rulings in the process OF
trial has also escaped any imputation OF
motive or of oppression.
All this is offered as evidence Of re-
spect for the law and its administration,
which is encouraging to us, and will, we
trust, increase the confidence with which
the people of other sections regard our
community.
x00 HIOVlAC0 Va GA0 SOOA 10 40 Wv ~
great moment. It is presumed that the
tribunal is competent and impartial. The
selection of the jury is conducted with
the most scrupulous regard to the rights
OF plaintiff and defendant. On theory,
then, the deci6ons of both judge and
jury are but responsible to the appellate
authorities; nor should those who are no
parties be presumed to know better the
rights involved in the questions decided
than the tribunals appointed by the law
for that purpose.
We repeat, therefore, the expression Of
qualification that the motives and charac-
ter of jury which has passed upon the
life or death of citizen have escaped a
crucial criticism to which jury sworn to
try an issue of violating the revenue laws
has been subjected.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23
CITY IMPROVEMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT
FOB THE POOR.

FOB THE POOR.
| We are informed that there are several
proposed works of city Improvements on
hand, which only need the proper and
favorable action of the Council to set
agoipg. And as the dull and inactive
season Of the year is now upon us, when
incomes from labor are curtailed and di-
minished, or cut off altogether, while the
volume Of expenses for living is almost
unimpaired, it becomes matter Of serious
public concern that everything be done
that it is possible to do to assist those
who are willing to work. There are three
items which have been suggested as Of
possible or even probable execution at
once, all of which depend in some manner
upon the favorable action Of the city gov
eminent.
1. The extension of the Tchoupitoulas
line Of horse cars from Joseph street to
Carrollton. We are informed that re-
sponsible parties are ready to begin the
work as soon as satisfactory change in
the charter can be effected.
2. Some changes which the New Or
leans City Railroad Company wish to
make to the track on Canal street from
Clay statue to Charley Hoyt's, at the New
Lake End. Among other things, it is un-
derstood, the company wants to restore
their tracks to the neutral ground on
Canal street, and plant additional shade
trees, put down benches for passengers,
and establish all night cars to run every
hour after twelve o'clock. In considera-
ton they ask an extension Of their char
ter. 1t has been suggested. on the other
hand, that it would be more utilitarian
that the city sell the right Of way which
reverts in four years to the same or some
other corporation for cash, leaving the
stipulations about the proposed improve
ments and the additional accommodation
of night cars to the discretion of the pur-
chaser, to be decided according to the in
terest Of the corporation. There can be
no dispute upon some of the points in
volved. The public convenience requires
the continuance of all the cars belonging
to this well managed company. 1t would
never do to place such Instructions in the
way of renewal of the charter as to sus-
pend the service, nor on the other hand
should the city neglect to stipulate that
some very necessary conditions are in
serted and insisted upon.
3. The property holders on one side of
St. Charles street have petitioned for the
construction of shell road from Toleda-
no to Joseph street, in the Sixth District,
on the already worn out Nicholson pave
ment. From Joseph street to Carrollton
there is shell road in tolerable repair,
and from Toledano down to the granite
block pavement at Tivoi Circle the streets
are kept in passable condition during
ordinary weather by a little attention
from the street contractors or employees of
the Administrator of improvements, arm.
ed with shovels. By closing the gap of
wrecked roadway between Toledano and
Joseph street there will be an available
smoothe drive from Canal street to Car.
rollton avenue, and thence to Common OF
Canal street below or by the shell road
along the New Basin, either to the lake
or back to the city.
The last named work will, it is esti.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23

At the Methodist Episcopal Conference
in Baltimore, Mr.. Robinson, of Florida,
offered resolution for the guide of the
United States government, providing thai
civil Offices shall only be given to such men
~ are "known to possess and maintain .
true Christian character and principle"
This will advance the interests of the
Church, q there are men who win become
converts for the sake Of holding Office, and
it will utilize noble army Of Christian
statesmen.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-23

The Prince of Wales returns to England
and says he refused to attend bull fight
got up for his entertainment at Madrid.
England praises his virtue and self-denial;
but Wales does not say that he was at
church while the fight was in progress.