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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-22
Fourth OfJuIy Speech.

A London correspondent Of the
New York Tribune, referring to
Minister Pierrepont's speech on
the Fourth of July at the London
banquet, says:
1T is a little difficult and per-
haps unfair to draw any serious
differences from an after-dinner
speech. These are ordinarily re-
ceived with good humor, and any
little indiscretion of utterance or
eccentricity of demeaner is as a
rule kindly passed over and ex-
cused. l don't know, however,
but what this rule has its limits,
and / am not sure that Mr.. Pier
repent did not exceed those limits
in the rather extraordinary speech
which he made at the banquet,
apparently oblivious of The fact
that an envoy to a foreign court
cannot and should not have any
policy of his own, he began his
short reply by a remark about
''his policy" The speech, how
ever, was ocular throughout and
the minister genial, so the guests
we're spared any reference to the
credentials or a reading of his in
structions from Mr.. Fish. Mr..
Pierrepont told no State secrets.
but he placed the company in a
painful state of suspense lest he
should in some way say, or hint
at something which he had
better have left unsaid. And
so, indeed he did, but not
in reference to "his policy" 1t
was quite a different matter. Hav-
ing asserted, though on what au-
thority I have not discovered, that
American statesmen never wrote
books, he laid down the equally
extraordinary proposition that all
English statesman did.
After rapidly abiding to the
facts that Mr.. I)israeli had written
"Vivian Gray" and "Lothair,"
and the late Lord Derby had
translated Homer, he began to
poke his vigorous fun at Mr.. Glad
stone in a merciless way. Mr..
Gladstone had lately written a
book which Mr.. Pierrepont had
tried to read with much care. Its
name, however, he Was unable to
remember, and indeed all that his
memory was able to retain of the
work was a series of involved and
parenthetical sentences which he
could not understand. He gather
ed enough, however, to understand
that the book had something to
say about American, and he be-
lieved that it related to the infiu-
ence of the religious pictures of
the Vatican on the civilization of
America. There is a good deal
that passes for wit in these days
that ordinary people cannot see
except when pointed out to them,
and it may be that MI. Pierrepont
seeks to have a new reputation in
this direction. He must, however,
be careful ofhis old one. The din
ner at which these gravely indis-
Greet observations were made
was no small private gath
ering, but a quasi public one, at
which reporters were present, and
from which his remarks were
heralded to all the world in the
papers OF the following morning.
The good taste of adopting such a
tone toward an ex-English Pre-
mier, who has been and can still
be a staunch friend of America,
one who might assist Mr.. Pierre
pont in his mission, may be doubt
ed. but its discretion cannot.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-22

TIE pen is mightier than the
sword. So is ink mightier than
the pen. People who sling prin-
ters' ink are the mightiest of all
the monarch's of mankind. He
who understands this art in all its
ramiications, travels the shortest
and best route to the head and un-
Outstanding Of human nature
Printers ink has llade more fame
and fortunes than any ~oiher-per-
haps all other-things put to-
gether!
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PrOspectO of Important Fail
uTGE.

LONDON July 19---In consequence
of the very unsatisfactory accounts
received, and the prospect Of some
important failures, large amounts
Of bank notes have been transmitted
by some of the banks to the iron dis
tricts.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-22

Women newspaper correspon-
dents of Washington, who write
ball and party gossip, are disre-
spectfully spoken of as persons
who get their chicken-salid fol-
nothing"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-07-22

The French papers call him IN.
Pentherford Hayes"
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06


TWAS a SLANDIR.--A young fellow
asked Mr.. Burt If he could have his
daughter, and Burt promised to give Lin
an answer in the coarse of few days
The truth was, he wishedto enquire more
into the private character Of the youth
who aspired to be his son lin law, for of
late he had heard some rather damaging
stories regarding him So he wcntto a
man who knew him we'll, and asked him
the question. "Does Tom drink hardi
+" Drink hard p asked the man in the as
Constituent, Yes: | have heard that
he did" said Burt. :. No, sir; its a Sian
der | haye often been out with him.
and am ready to swear that he does
not drink hard / never saw man drink
easier in my life''
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

WHAT AMMONIA WILL Do--There is
no telling what thing will do, till you
try it. l knew ammonia, diluted IN wa
ter, could restore rusty silks, and clean
coat collars, but when got grease spot
on the carpet. tried half q dozen other
things before l thought Of that, but that
is what did the work etfectnally. / put
a teaspoonfal into about 8 teacup Of hot
water, took cloth aud wet the spot
thoroughly, just rubbing it slightly, and
the ugly spot was gone. 1t is splendid
for cleaning your silver, it makes things
as bright as new, wi hout any expendi-
ture of strength; and, for looking glas.
ses and windowsit it is best of all and one
day, when was tired, and my dish cloths
looked rather gray, turned few drops
of ammonia into the water and rubbed
them out, and found 1t acted like n
charm. and shall be sure to do so again
some day. / suppose housewives have
perfect right to experiment, and see
what results they can produce; and il
they are not on as large a scale as the
farmers try, they are just ms important
to us, aud may make our work lighter
and brighter, too. Now. ] do not be lievc
in luxnriating in good thing all alone
and hope all the good housekeepers
will send and get a ten cent bottle OF
spirits Of ammonia, a d commence Sc.
ries Of chemical experiments, and see
what they can accomplish with it. Take
the boys jackets, and the girls dresses
and when you have cleaned everything
else, put few drops in some soft water,
and wash the little folks heads and re-
port progress.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

WHERE JuRoRs MAY SLEEr.--The Ian
easter Pa J Examiner throws out this
hint for the benefit of sleepy jurymen
" Yesterday we. recorded the fact of u
juryman getting fucd $40 and costs, for
keeping the court waiting on him one
hour. while he took his after dinner nap
at his hotel. Another juror, with more
tact appeared on time, answered to his
name, and then took his seat in the jury
box and there took his afternoon nap,
perfectly oblivious to all that was going
on around him, while his right hand
neighbor, who had been fined. sat staring
hard at the court and witnesses all the
afternoon. OF course the one that slept
in the court was not fned-and that's
the difference in the way Of doing things.
Jurors. take Warning
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

CURE FOR CoRNs There is but ona
cure for corns, and that is /: Take lem
on and roll it until it is soft cut u thick
slice and bind it on the corn on retiring
at night In the morning, II the corn is
white and disintegrated, pull it ont with
your finger nails--never cut corn.
Lometimes several applications of the
lemon slices will be necessary, bnt the
corns are bound to succnmb, and you
can dance the next night If you like.
After you remove-the corn wear shoes
that lit and are not too stiff in the, soles.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
POETRY.
a Star Behind Il Cloud,

No matter how dark the night;
NJ. matter how dark the clouds may be-
I p IN the shrouded sky,
Hidden from watchihgeye,
Glitters star for me.
sivery bright and clear.
Out in the fields OF fadeless blue,
lleedIess of cloud and rain,
Fearless Of death and pals.
Golden stars in their silent sphere
Twinkle and burn for you,
Summer and Winter the same;
No matter il stofm-elouds surge and roll
Like waves on the frenziea sea;
- In Heaven bright gallery
mwinkle aud glow, with qurnchless flame,
These types Of the soul!
No matter how dark thy life,
No matter how gloomy thy watch may be
Mid sorrow, and pnin, and care,
still watching thee everywhere
1winkles a star for thee.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06


herself sharply up, all the lady shining
IN her eye.
II may have seen my best days" she
said. hut | haven't come to that yet.
And il | need any reward, I've had it
now" she added, as felt tho soft blood
manteling in the cheek that Bell had
kissed
Long after the two had left, Tom went
about with cloud on his face, and in
his ear were ringing those mocking
words: :. IN In love with Tom p" A dis
gust for his fishing life and for himself
aud for all their miserable surroundings
of poverty Oiled the lad heart with an
unwontcd bitterness.
/" Mother" he said one day, as he sat
darkly brooding over the hearth, "you
said you were a born lady; why didn't
You make gentleman Of me ?"
Il hadn't any money left when YOU
came said The widow, briefly.
Then it's money that makes people
gentlemen and ladies n
- | don't know" said the widow, puz
ziad; they somehow mostly i,avc n. -
One day Tom came and told her he
was going to sea, There had been man
down looking for hands, and he had
taken Tom gladly. for Tom was handy
fellow at almost any kind of sea craft
and would soon make good seaman.
And you must bide here, patiently
till come back, mother; for if there 8
better days anywhere, l shall bring 'em
with me be sure"
After that the sea looked buer ant
colder than ever, and the solitary woman
lived sort of hermit's life. No CHEEKY
voice of gossiping neighbor lightened
the dreary cabin, no children prattlec
about her; and only Belle, the bright
kind hearted lassic, seemed to remember
| to cheer her with letter now and then
Belle was away from home now, visiting
some distant friends, but in her kndl,
heart she kept a corner, II seemed, fol
| the poor old woman who had saved hcl
life.
Three ars-four-passcd away, ant
daily of summer afternoon you nigh
have seen the widow sitting in her door
way, eager and hollow eyed, looking out
for some possible ship that might b.
/ Ioms 8. Tom WAS not good coffespoh
dent, but occasionally up at the LITTLE
post Office a wandering epistle waited hel
trembling hand. She was growing very
old feeble now but Tom was getting VI
| in the world, Tom was first mate of hi,
ship. Tom wns succes., Tom was Q
gentleman, and oh, above all things, Ton
was coming home!
Not every one watches in vain, thouol
we may not always be. looking in th'
right direction, 1t was so with the wild
ow As she sat one day, with straininl
eve gazing on far of sun lit sails, anc
seeing how some Of them hovered near
er and nearer, and some, alas, took wing
farther aud farther away, the door-wa,
darkened suddenly; there came rushing
upon her, as if dropped from the clouds
a plump, dark.eyed, rosy checked lady
who hnns herself into the arms of tn,
watcher with cry Of joy.
| "Oh, mother she exclaimed, hal
sobbing and half laughing" oh, moth
err, don't you know me Why, I'm Tom,
wife, and I've brough the captain with
me-" Y
| Mother" said Captain Tom, tina
night, you've seen better days perhaps
| but never have
For didn't tell YOU" said Mrs. Tom
archly, " that | was in love with Tom
And father owns half his ship, you know
SO if Toms captain, I'm second mate yol
see. And we are going to take yol
away to where we found our better days.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

The Cincinnati Coamsrcj II asserts that
twenty-five ofthe district delegates from
Ohio to St. Louis are opposed to ex-Gov-
enor Allen nomination for President.
That is jnst one half OF the delegates.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Five hundred and six applications for
divorces were made last year in the courts
for the single county of Cook, in which
is situated the city of Chicago. in the
state OF Illinois. Six closely printed
columns In one OF the local papers of the
CITY contain the names and other facts
interesting in that neighhorhood Of the
successful applicants. And yet VIC are
seuuing missionaries abroad
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Sarah Grove Grange, No. 81.

Sarah Grove Grange, No. 81.
J. S. DANIEL, Master
J. W. Matloek, Overseer,
A. Gooding, Leeturer.l
j. c. Sagely, Steward.
NJ. L. Henderson. Assistant Steward,
W. z. Parsley. Chaplain,
J. Whitehead, Treasurer,
i. F. Massey, Secretary,
W. \. Kelley, Gate Keeper,
Mrs c. NJ. Daniel. Ceres.
NJ. +. Gooding, Pomona,
NJ. Bowin. Flora,
NJ. johnson. Lady Asst. Steward.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Blankets ofbrown paper of superior
quality, perforated in such manner 50
to permit free passage to the eAhalasi"NA
of tue body without dinifnishtag We
warmth, are sold in London at ID, 5d VI
Ga each. efs
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

Remember" said q trading Quak :
to his son, " in making thy way in the
world, spoonful of oil will go further
than a quart of vinegar s
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Shamrock Grange No, II.

L. Oliver, Master,
Ieonidas Neal. Overseer,
ID. Little, Lecturer.
James l.. Shoemaker. Steward.
Samuel Hin, Asst Steward,
5. X. Cox, Chaplain,
II. B Hale Treasurer
Mrs. Narcissa Shoemaker, Secretary,
J. N. Hill. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. Serena Neal Ceres,
Eliza V Shoemaker, Pomona,
Rutha Hale, Flora.
.ludia London, Stewardess.
Meetings Saturday morning O'Clock, afte
the full moon of each month. Grangers il
good standing are invited to meet with us
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
JOHN sNCRAM,
Real Estate Agent, Conveyancer
and Notary Public,
LITTLE Rock, ARKANSAS,

WILL buy and sell lands, take dispositions, pay
w taxes, secure donations, pre-emptions, home
steads, and furnish township plats showing all lands
subject to donation, sale aud pre-omptiou in every
town shin and county in the State investigate titles
and abstracts furnished. have superior facilities
tor furnishing information from all Departments OF
the State Government.
Once. Room No. :, Benjamin Block. with the At
oruCy HOneral
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
New Hope Grange, No. GIG.

HENRY RrMY, Master.
J. G.. Wright, Oyerscer.
J. ". Hatfield. Lecturer,
]. Z. Hatfield. Steward,
Boaz Adoy. Chaplin.
John Hatfield, Treasurer.
John Johnston. Secretary,
A NJ Couch, Gate Keeper
Mrs. NJ. f.. Hatfield. Ceres,
Mrs. Lavina Wagner. Pomona.
Miss Cordela Gilstrap, Flora.
Miss |. j. Johnston, Asst Stewardeas.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Lafayette Grange, No. 40.

RICHARD HIT, Master,
Thomas N Ingram, Overseer,
Elisha Dean. Lecturer.
James L Jones. steward.
Leondus M.Hili, Assistant Steward,
W. @. Meadors, Chaplain,
Columbus G. Adams. Treasurer,
w. T. Dean. Gate Keeper,
William A. Arnold, Secretary,
Mrs. Mary e. Hill. Ceres, T.
Mrs. Caroline Dean. Pomona,
Mrs Caroline Love, Flora,
Mrs. L. V. Meadors. Stewardess.
Regular meetings every Saturday, before
the first sabbath in each month, at the resi-
dence of Elisha Dean. at | o'clock, p. M, and
we earnestly invite members in good stand
ing of other Oranges to meet with us.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Arizona Grange, No. so.

g. G. HOLLAND, Master,
G. W. Meeks, Overseer,
Walter Fine, Lecturer.
W. NJ. Wicket. Steward
w. NJ Walker Assistant Steward,
II. o. Kelley. Chaplain,
Z. B. Roe, Treasurer,
II. Narble. Secretary,
w. NJ Varhle, Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Canette IIanlin, Ceres.
Miss Sarah McKibhen, Pomona,
Mrs. Catherine Walker. Flora.
Mrs. Martha Gilmore, Lady Asst. Steward
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Mulberry Grange, No. 1877.

Mulberry Grange, No. 1877.
Y. HOPPER. Master
VS.. BAILEY. Overseer.
W. j. REMY, Lecturer. ..a.-
B sfiG S,tWlfl.
J. .GooDNAN, Assistant Steward.
JosErH SCoTT. Chaplin.
I. w. MARLER, Treasurer. .
WILLIAM WILkERsoN. Secretary.
ELI MORGAN. Gate, Keeper.
Mrs. E. A. QuEsEN Ceres.
Mrs. FREDoNIA SCoTT. Pomona,
Mrs. MARY BENNETT. Flora.
Miss JOSIE WIGLEY, Asst. Stewardess.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Hickory Grove Grange, No. 21O.

TT. STEWARD, Master,
W. p. laden. Oyerseer,
II. Snow. Lecturer,
James Filbin, Secretary.
A. Howell. Assistant Steward,
j. B. Hill, Chaplin,
John Spier, Treasurer,
5. ID. Mcclure, Secretary.
William Asbell. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. If. NJ. Steward, Ceres.
Mrs. F L. Bragg. Ponona'
Miss T.. r. Spier, Flora,
Mrs. NJ. Bullock. Lady Assistant Steward
Regular meeting first Saturday after full
moon.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Van Buren, Grange, No. 3S.

dIT IDII1CTI NTTUTTsSVy NV', OCs
DANIEL MICHAEL, Master,
Nj. e. Lemley, Oyerseer,
p. IL, Hoyl, Lecturer,
NJ. T. West, Steward,
Michael Furie. Assistant Steward,
Samuel McCurdy, Chaplain.
Alfred Tool. Treasurer,
Henry Shibley. Secretary.
William Hurst. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Belinda Tool. Ceres. .. $780,.
Mrs. Phebe Brunk, Pomona,
Miss Mary A Shoop. Flora.
Mrs, ). a. Furie, lady Asst. Steward.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06

a girl III Fulton county, illinois. shear
ID TIL ttet. siesif ID ;w0 soass.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Oranges in Crawford County
Crawford Grange.

JAMES SANGSTER, Master.
j. TURNER Overseer,
A. j. FOSTER. Lecturer.
,. {. CoTTRELL, Steward,
W. \. b. DAVENPORT. Assistant Steward
X. I. Brook, Chaplain,
PEARSON MAYFIELp. Treasurer,
Mrs z. II. Love Secretary.
}. NJ. DEAN. Gate Keeper.
Mrs. JULIA FOSTER. Ceres,
Mrs. MARGARET VISsANr. Pomona,
Mrs G. Nj. HOLMAN, Flora,
Miss HAzELTINE MASSEY. l.. A. Stew'd.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
MASONIC,
Roval Arch ne
10. OF.

CRAWFORD LODGE, No. 6, of ODD FELLOWS
y meets every Friday. at clock P. NJ, at then
Hall in Eagle Block.
T. W. DAVIS. N. G.
j. A. LocKHART, Sec'y.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Van Buren, Encampment.

WAN BuREN ENCAMpMEMT. No. Il, 10. OF.
meets on the Second and Fourth Thursday of
ucl month, at Odd Fellows Hail. Van Buren,.
Othccrs-A. J. WARD, G. p. j. g. kESSEpY,
4. p. CHARLES RIBLlEg, =. w., Il. c. HAYaAN. }.
", CHARLES MILLER, Treas IA.
is7i iDE9silARf+ SArihn4aL
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Prairie Grove Grange. No. 11S.

J. NJ. BRopIE. Master,j
Wm. 7. Morgan. Ovcrseer, .
A. II. lIuckelberry, Lecturer,
William Shields. Steward.
j. b. Parker. Asst. Steward,
Joseph Winters, Chaplain.
John B. kiber. Treasurer,
J.. f. Bryan. Secretary.
John kibler. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. A. j. Winters. Ceres,
d. c. kiblcr, Flora.
Miss Alice Ramsden. Pomona,
Kate shields, Stewardess.,
Regular meeting Saturday before the third
Sunday in each month. All Gran gers in good
stant,fi1g Respectfully tnvItedtomeet WIN
us.
The Van Buren press., 1876-06-06
Alma Grange, No. 20.

Alma Grange, No. 20.
NJ. i. LOCKE, Master.
a. i. Steward, Overseer,
+. l.. Seward. Lecturer.
j. +. Smith. Steward,
w. r. Boiling. Assistant Steward
\ y. Dobhs, Chaplain,
T. W. Boiling, Treasurer,
\. 3. Howell, Secretary,
L. I. Byars, Gate Keeper.
Mrs. n. y Locke, Ceres,
Mrs. i. p. neHfroe, Pomona,
Mrs. NJ. a. Pride. Flora.
Mrs. NJ. A. Smith, Stewardess.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-03-25
County Commissioners.
TUESDAY, March 21st, 1876.

The Commissioners of Cecil county met.
Present-Messrs. Armstrong, Gerry and
Crawford.
Ordered, That James A. Lakeland, Col
lector of Fifth district, release W. G.
Cooper taxes on $3.50 for 1S74-County
So 81, State II cts total 1912: also taxes
on $3.50 for 1S15-County $2.10, State II
cts total S2.S1, and return the same insol-
vent.
The report of the aminers-MessrS.
Duyckinck Brown and Kmk-in matter of
changing location of road through lands of
J. H. Bunting and \. Lincoln. III Ninth
district, was taken up and report con
firmed, Mr.. Bunting to open the road for
travel.
Ordered, That $50 be appropriated for
the purpose of aiding the steam ferry be-
tween Port Deposit and Lapidum for 1876.
The following accounts were examined
and passed: account of Henry Hopkins
taking pauper to aims house So. 90; account
of John +. Alexander & Brother for hard
ware, $4G22; account of J. r. Brown,
Justice of Peace, SO. 10; account of w.
T. Patten, Collector of Seventh district,
1879, $l3 SS6.1s.
The following orders for merchandise
were issued: Martha Anderson, pay W. r
htafnS SlN.Db. Sdi3n hlCn 1luSOl. pay
Thomas & Anderson $500; john Fisher,
pay IL. c. Nesbitt $500.
Ordered. That ThnS. tonrey have the
blacksmith shop at st. Augustine moved
back SO as to make the road at that place
30 feet wide.
WEDNESDAY, March 22nd, 1876.
The Commissioners of Cecil county met.
Present-Messrs. Armstrong, Gerry and
Crawford.
Jas. j. McCauley was appointed County
Surveyor for the term of two years.
Notice is hereby given 10y order of the
! County Commissioners. that it is a viola
ton OF law for persons living along the
line of the public roads in Cecil county to
place any distraction i'll the same, such as
| the trimmings of hedges on brush of any
! kind or stone III the side dtchcs; and that,
unless such Instructions arc removed, the
| parties thus offending Will be presented 10
/ the grand jury by the supervisors.
! Account of H. H. Durck mex, Register
of Ninth district, 1879, $52 90
Adjourned to meet on Tuesday, April
! 18th, 1876.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-03-25
Bring Out the vital Energy.

There IL generally in the delicate consti-
tntim latent Of vital energy. The medical
,ruI!ant of all others best calculated to rouse this
r$ inertia is Ilostetters Stomach The impulse
which that nestimabe preparation lends the action
Of the various organs iusures vigorous and con-
scqu'ntly healthy discharge of their various functions
t;,E they would be capable Of without It's acid and the
iiiip nature " thus communicate is never exces-
>iy.. In; always rquablc and regular Just much
stimulation is impaired is required AMI more
fh Etters inmeasurah!y superior to the unmedi-
Gated stimullnt- Of commerce, which. though they
Tru'ucr powerfully rcsuScitating effect Tor 4 few
minutes are invariably followed by reaction. corres
bonding in depression 10 their primal effect. They
excite much first that is wearicd by the
eff and is apt sink under the exhaustion Physi-
clans who have made the stimuatvc ton of the
tiers the subject Of experiment. declare their decided
preference of them any other similar article. Al
equally high opinion is entertained If their regulating
qualities by medical men who acqua u.l with their
tonic effects. They speedily recfr irregular habit
of body digestive disorders and lenquencrs of the
urinary organs, which added to their Strengthening
Influences renders invaluable all il dyspepsia consti
patton, hillary deran, and weakness or irritation
Of the bladder Kidneys Rheumatic affections are
also greatly alltviaed 10y their blood depuratng and
.lnti-nfiammatory action.