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Come Now and Let Us Reason Together.

Why do people so frequently say to DR..
Pierce: ~ suppose your Golden Medical Dis
coyery cures everything" Because it has been
the practice of knavish charlntans to manufac-
ture worthless nostrlms and attempt to dupe the
ignorant and credulous by recommending them
to cure every form of disease. To such an
extent has this been practiced that it IL no Won
der that many have acquired prcjudlces against
all advertised remedies. But DR.. Pierce does
"cure-alls," does not claim that they will per:
form miracles, but simply publishes the fact
that they have been developed as specifics for
certain forms of disease for which he recon-
mcnds them. after having tested their efficacy
in many hundred cases with the most gratifying
success. 1t is q fact known to every well in
formed physician that many single remedies
possess several different properties. Qulnlne,
for instance, has q tonic quality, Which sng-
gcsts its use in cases OF debility an antl-perl-
odic. by which it is eficacious in agle and a
febrifuge property, which renders it efticaciors
in cases of fever. The result Of its administra-
ton will also vary with the quantity given and
the circumstances under which it il employed.
So, likewise, the Golden Medical Discovery pos
sesses both pectoral and alternative, or blood
cleansing properties of the highest order. BY
reason Of these two prominent properties 1t
cures two classes Of diseases. First, those OF
the respiratory organs, as throat, bronchial and
lung affections, chronic coughs and asthma,
and second, diseases of the blood and glandular
system, in which affections all skillful physi-
ciaLs employ alternatives, asin cases Of blotches,
eruptions, ulcers. seedlings, tumors, Assesses
and in torpor of the liver or "biliousness."
While its use is, b. its combination of proper
ties, suggested in cases of pulmonary consunp,,
ton, yet you need not take it expecting it will
cure you if your lungs are half consumed. nor
because it is recommended as o blood medicine
would its proprietor advise you to take it ex-
Meeting it to cure cancer. It will not perform
miracles, but it will cure many grave forms of
disease.
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The Electoral Vote.

The United States House committee on
the counting Of the electoral vote has de-
ciled to sit in secret session and to with
hold any publication Of its proceedings
until later in the session, or until the
committee has reached something like a
unanimous sentiment. It will not meet
the Senate committee in Joint session I'M
til it is prepared to act definitely. Cor
respondence has passed between its chair
man, Mr.. Payne, and the chairman of the
Senate committee, Mr.. Edmunds, on the
subject of a joint conference, but the
House committee wishes to reach q plan
of action and decide upon n policy indie
pendently of the Senate committee and
consistent with the duty it owes the
House of Representatives before it shall
take part in a joint session OF tile two
committees.
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THE MAKERS.

The firm of J. Estey & Co. is made up Of
Mr.. Jacob Estey, his son, julius J: Estey, and
his son-in-law, Levi K. Fuller. Mr.. Estey,
senior, is the veteran reed organ maker Of
America, if not Of the world. He begun the
business in Brattleboro', thirty years ago, in q
single room, with six workmen, and has make
his way constantly forward, in spite Of more dis
asters and drawbacks than often attend such
enterprises. This fact is due to the man him.
self. He has made himself, through force of
honesty, energy, ~shrewdness and perseverance,.
Flooding on and Oh, smiling at disasters by fire
and flood, planting hi, feet resolutely on ell
obstacles, with indomitable faith in himself and
his work, he has reached a very proud. place
among his fellows, while still in the prime OF =
hale and vigorous manhood. His executive
ability is great. He knows every detail Of the
vast business and watches its daily progress
with O marvelSHs approach to omnipresence,
But, however absorbed he may be in this diree-
ton, he has never neglected his highest duties,
and privileges rs q citizen. Always foremost
in everything conducive to the public welfare, :
actively interested in affairs Of church, State
and society, his influence has been wide and
good and the cordial esteem he has earned 80
Ronorably waits impatiently for O fitting oppor-
tunity to do him honor in kind. g..
The younger members Of the FIRM, who have
been active partners for a decade Of years, had
UCel IClllSo IL llC pAAlS hAa p"S AS1
of their senior for some time previous, and the
partnership only served to concentrate their
energies. They are young, men OF sterling
natural ability. and seem to have been particu-
larly we'll fitted for the positions assigned them.
Mr.. julius Estey is ut the head of the counting
room and supervises the mathematical intrica-
cies Of the immense business with q clear-head-
ed faculty that might well be considered a
synonym for uniform correctness. Z count
ing-room of a mandatory is where its heart
boats. Health there means strong and
regular pulsation through all tn veins and
arteries Of workshop md storehouse. MIR. Fuller
is at the head Of the mechanics Of the concern.
His native talent, stimulated by a thorough
mechanical training, has been invaluable and in
dispensable in the long and uninterrupted So
ries Of experiments and Inventions which, I'M
der his. ready and intelligent guidance, have
been combined in the complete whole known as
the Estey Organ. Both these gentleman are,
equally with their elder, in the van OF every
movement that tends to promote the public
wealth and prosperity as reliable, progressive,
faithful and enthusiastic in all such matters as
in their personal affairs. Character stamps
these men as it does their manufactures. Posi-
tive merit is the underlying principle OF their
success.
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Of New York-For paying the legal tender debt
in harmony with justice and the pledged faith
of the government. By Mr.. Bright Dem.), OF
Tcnncssee-For the free coinage of silver dol
lars and making the same n legal tender. BY
Mr.. Hunter (Rep.), Of Indiana-To authorize
and equip an expedition to the Arctic seas. By
Mr.. kehr (Dem.) }, Of Missouri-For the further
redemption of legal tender United States notes.
Mr.. Willis DEM, of New York, offered n
resolution iastrncting the committee OH the
privileges, powers and duties of the House, in
counting the Presidential vote to ascertain
whether any votes were given at the recent
election contrary to the prohibition contained i'll
the first section of the second article of the
Constitution, forbiddinS United States officials
to be appointed electors, and what ought to be
done with them. and whether any and what pro-
vision ought to be made for securing n faithful
observance in the future of such section also
to inquire into any facts affecting the fairness
or the legality of any electoral votes certified to
have been cast at such election. with power to
send for persons and papers. Adopted without
a division.
4 resolution inquiring into the disposition Of
United States troops WAS lost by a vote of l3O
to S3-not two-thirds.
Mr.. Mills (Dem.(, of Texas. moved to sls-
pend the rules and adopt the following:
ResOlred, That the maintenance lnrlolate of
the rights OF States, anu especially tlc tight Vi
each State to order and control its own domestic
institutions according to its own judgment ex-
c~lusivclv. is essential to the balance OF power Oh
which the perfection and endurance of our
political fabric depends and VIC dcnouncc the
lawless invasion, by armed force, of the soil Of
any State or Territory, no matter under what
pretext, as among the grarest of crimes. The
resolution was defeated by 107 yeas to 50 nays
not two-thirds.
Mr.. White (Rep.). Of Kentucky, asked leaTc
to offer a resolution r~cciting that fears are en-
tertained lest there shall not be n peaceful set
tlemcnt OF the Presidential question, and de-
claring that any attempt to prejudice and en-
cite the public mind in advance of a decision
by the authority provided by the Constitution
IL unwisc, unpatriotic, and full of danger, and
it is the duty of ali good citizens to peacefully
and faithfully abide by the results reached i'll
accordance with the Constitution. Objection
made.
A resolution to arrest Mr.. Orion, Of the Vest
crn Union Telegraph Company, and bring him
before the House for contempt was adopted bya
vote of 15S yeas to 80 nays.
Mr.. Whitthorne Dem }, of Tennessee, chair
man of the committee on naval affairs. reported
the bill authorizing the formation of a mixed
committee to inquire and report as to the fu-
lure naval policy of the United States. Made
special order for the twenty-third inst.
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Liver Complaint.

In this difcase WIsTAR's BAISAM has un-
doubtedly proved more elfcacious than any
remedy hitherto employed ; and in numerous
instances where patients had endured long
least benefit from various remedies, and when
mercury has been resorted to in vain, the use
of the BALsAM has restored the liver toa healthy
action, and in many instances effected pellna-
nent cures, after every known remedy had fail
ed to produce the desired effect.
From VIM. c. Potter, Waterford, n. !.
"a few years since was 30 severely attacked
with liver complaint as to be entirely unable to
attend to my business. I consulted with the
best PHYSICIANS in our place, but they gave me
no relief. After suffering for more than a year.
being confined to the house much of the time. l
procured q bottle of WIsTAR's BAISAM OF WILD
CHERRY, and before l had used onc-half of 1t l
WAS able to resume my business as usual
Fifty cents and 81 q bottle. Sold by all drug
uists.
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The Crop Returns.

The December reports of the agricul-
tural department of the United States
says that almost the only complaint about
the apple crop is that it's s%uperabund-
NICE has greatly diminished its market
value.
The December returns indicate that
the average in winter wheat has been in
creased about five per cent. over that
of the previous year. The small area
shown in the New England States is
fully maintained, and some additions
we're expected to be made after our re-
turns were sent in, as in some counties
it is customary to delay sowing this grain
until Just before freezing. All of the
Middle States return an average equal to
hat of the last year except New York,
which loses eight per cent. The South
Atlantic coast States report a considera-
BILE increase, q small deficiency in Geor-
gia being overcome by q marked III
crease in North Carolina and South Caro-
lima. The Gulf States, Alabama and
Mississippi report an increase which
counterbalance the decline III Texas.
Florida and Louisiana grow but insight
ticant crops. The inland Southern States
all report an increased acreage. North
of the Ohio river, Michigan and Wiscon-
sin report a decrease of wheat acreage,
but the other States report increased
breadths, charging the acreage of this
about three per cent. West of
the Mississippi river, Missouri enlarges
her acreage at least one-third, Kansas,
one-eighth, and Nebraska nearly one
half. The Pacific States also report a
large increase. The condition of the
crop appears from the returns to be
about ten per cent. above the acreage on
the whole.
The average of winter rye in 1876 does
not materially differ from that Of 1875.
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T9E MANDATORY.

The Estey Organ mandatory is well worth
. visit to any interested in mechanc cal and art
progress. Tho works arc situated on an eleva-
ted plateau, overlooking a considerable portion
Of the village of Brattleboro'. They consist Of
cicht main slate covered factories, which are
forty feet apart. three stories high, one hundred
feet long, and from thirty to thirtv-eight feet
wide. Near by is a gas house, wh:ch supplies
not only the factories, but some portions Of the
village, with illuminating gas Of excellent quail
ity. A steam fire engine, named ~. Estey,"
is kept constantly ready for use and may be
manned at a moments notice by q drilled COM
pany Of the workmen. 4 perfect system Of
speaking tubes and electric bells establishes in
Simultaneous communication between the Office
and all parts Of the premises. Over five hun
dred workmcn are employed, and every care is
taken to secure for then health. comfort and
safety, as we'll as n perfect and economical
working OF the establishment. Many Of the
little rooms occupied by the tuners are made
charmingly coy with pictures and flowers, ar
ranged to suit the taste of the occupants. The
cheerful hum Of machinery mingles with the
chirping of thousands of reeds, and sends forth
a not discordant song Of industry which pene-
trates many Of the pleasant homes Of the work
mon,
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4 Conscientious Plumber.

A gentleman living in Boston has dis
covered a remarkable plumber, who
richly deserves such Il fame rs he may
obtain in q newspaper paragraph. One
Sunday morning this gentleman afore-
said found his water pipe frozen. After
two hours unsuccessful work he went
forth and secured n plumber, who was
able to obviate the difficulty. The citi-
zen wished to settle at once, but the
plumber refused any pay, stating that
he could not refuse such II call on Sun
dav, as delay often caused damage, but
he could not conscientiously accept
money for work done or Sunday.
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THE ESTEY ORGAN.

Every organ which leaves the Estey manufac.
tory, from the little Cottage Gem, with its four
octave mammal and single set Of forty-eight-
reeds, to the Double Bank Pedal Organ, with
seven full sets Of reeds and sixteen stops, bear
the uniform stamp Of entire ~faithfulneas in
manufacture. No need to puff such wares ad
nauseum, with flaming advertisements Lire q
quack medicine no need to push their sales'by
.cheapening the price. A simple statement OF
fact is their best recommendation. They are
az perfect as human ingenuity, care and skill
can make Them and are sold at the lowest
price consistent with a fair profit. Whenever
improvements are possible they are adopted at
once, whether in workshop, machinery or instru-
ment. Under such circumstances, it ceases
to be a wonder that the sale Of the
Estey Organ is increasing with such
rapidity, both at home and abroad; and
that enlarged facilities for its production are al
ready necessary, although the Estey establish
ment HIS been for years the largest reed organ
mandatory in the world. Nine thousand
organs were turned out last year. These organs
represented q business Of over one million dol
lars! Such figures are more eloquent in testi-
mony of worth than the most fowery and skill
fully worded sentences.
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Taking Babies to Church.

The late Jedediah Bushnell, pastor OF
the Congregational church at Cornwall,
VT, one of the wisest and best OF men,
on an occasion of some disturbance
made by the crying of all infant, paused
in his sermon to say: "Mothers, don't
stay away from the house of God be-
cause YOU have no one to leave your ba-
bies with. Bring them with you, and
if they cry now and then it will not dis
tress or discompose me half as much as
to see yorr places vacant
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On the death of one of England's most
auction. and among other things was a sealed
package marked advice to Physicians" which
brought n great price. The purchaser, on open
ing the packet, read as follows: keep the
head cool, the bowels open, and the feet warm.
If physic is necessary, use Parsons Purydtire
PWs they are the most scientifically prepared
pill that has appeared i'll the lat hundred years.
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Sadly In Need.

A few days ago u Binshamton IN. "
butcher saw IL MAI take u quarter Of
mutton from n hook outside the shop
and quietly walk away with it. The
butcher followed the thief to a wretched
tenement, and after some hesitation
pushed open the door. The whole family
were eating the mutton raw. The thief
said that he was unable to get work, and
was compelled to take whatever came i'll
his way in order to keep his family from
starving to death. The butcher hal no
heart to arrest the fellow.
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A few TESTIMONIALS.

Scientific men,, inventors and manufacturers from all parts Of the world have visited the
ste establishment aud unanimously pronounce it unsurpassed in perfection OF deal anu COM
system. Recommendations, such as flood the country for every conceSao emvenuon
money making and money spending man, are cheap enough. Many that's sound nd read well
mayb bought for a song. At the present time. therefore, it is in onero quoea few te'hmo-
mails which the Este Organs have called FORTH thata ire atest Of value and approval Whch
be eansad-te yoce of the masters music bearing wtnest to that fine trusm, aso old
human endenor and human fruhn that only true merit achieves true success:
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Good Advice.

When you go to New York check your bag
rage for the Grand Central Hotel. TIL rooms
are large, airy and elegantly furnished the
table unexceptionablc, and when you leave the
bill is made at $3.50 and 50 per day-prices
having been reduced from - per day. 1t is the
largest hotel in New York.
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INDIANS SIAUGHrERED.--The Calves
ton Ncws has q letter from Fort Worth
which says: NJ. NJ. Brannan, Of this
place, has just arrived from a frontier
trip, and brought with him an Indians
outtit. He says that he and three butfa.
10 hunters surprised a thieving band OF
five Comanches on the Colorado, about
seventy miles from Concho, and killed
them all. They slipped up on them
while cooking, and killed all but Il the
first round, and finished him with a sec
ond yolley.
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4 War Story.

The Savannah (Ga.) Nc"s says :
Everybody has heard of the Georgian
named Goodwin, who received thirteen
bullets in his clothing during the war,
vet was unhurt. Mr.. John NJ. F. En-
win, of Greenwood, Fla, says this is n
fact, compared with which the Georgi-
ans adventure was n trife A Florida
lieutenant ut Petersburg, in 1864, got
seventeen bullet holes through his coat
IA one day, yet was unhurt. He was 60,
ing to the rear, quick time, coat folded
under his arm, when a sharpshooter went
for him.
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twenty-second joint rule, that the House
alone has the power to reject the vote Of
o State.
The stand to be taken by the Demo-
cratic members upon this proposition is
indicative of the purpose of the Demo-
cratic leaders of the House, which is to
insist strongly upon the highest power
which has ever been exercised. by the
House over the electoral votes.
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COOP ADVICE. If there is any of our
readers who doubt the wonderful curative CT
fccts Of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. let them
write to any prominent person in Washington
city, where it is manufactured, and they will
learn that it will do even more than is claimed
fer it. Sold by all retail druggists, and at whole
sale in all large cities. Price, -.
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There can be no mistake about it,
"Matchlcss" plug tobacco takes the lead. Old
fine cut clfewcrs say it gives better satisfaction
and is cheaper than fine cut. You cannot be
imposed upon, as each plug has the words
"SIatchiess p. T. Co." Oh a wood tag. Try it
once and you will always use it. Manufactured
by the Pioneer Tobacco Company, New York.
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ORGAN.
The Instrument, the Makers,
and the Mandatory at
Brattleboro', VT.
THE
THE INSTRUMENT.

Few peoplc in the civilized world to-day,
among those who are interested in music and
the forms of musical expression, have not
heard of the Estey Organ, and smaller still is
the number of those who do not, after practical
acquaintance with the superior merits or hat
noble instrument, checrfully concede the proud
claim of its makers. that
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The BURNED BODIES. Careful eyami-

HE BURNED BODIES.-Cafe1ul eAaHll-
nation of the bodies of those killed IN
the Lake Shore railroad disaster, at the
morgue in Ashtabula, was made by two
OF the physicians of the place, and it was
decided that there were, in several III
stances, parts Of different bodies in the
same coffin. In one instance there were
portions of three different bodies, all
supposed to have belonged to II per-
son. by separating these additional
bodies. six were found.
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Deaths Door Stands Wide Omen

For those who suffer q cough to "run on until
the lungs separate. or the windpipe and the
bronchial tubes become hopelcssly diseased :;
but for all who resort to Halc's Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar in the early stages there IL I'M
mediate relief, and the absolute certainty OF q
permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.
Pixies Toothacle Drops cure in one minute.
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Russian wal vessels in the Caspian are
hereafter to use petroleum instead OF
coal. Experiments with the new fuel
have proved so satisfactory that within n
few weeks the furnaces Of seven vessels
vii lave been altered to suit the ma
tHrial.
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Johnnie, on being demonstrated with
for coasting on the sidewalk and making
it dangerous to pedestrians, said: ""Tis
no worse for folks than for the boys;
they have to walk up with their sleds,
don't they ."
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We received a very pleasant letter OF
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since his
return home, for bottle Of Johnsom's Anodyne
Liniment which we gave him, and which he
SAYS has entirely cured him Of the troublesome
and dangerous cough he had when here.
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"Ihwe onen had the opportunity to hear and play on the Eby Organs in It, Petersburg
and warsava and vas perfectly charmed with their full sympathetic Tone. IL other organ
can be produced, with such purity INC precision, the chorlAe sound in the over registers &c
to fine church organ"
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~ bore bemd the beautiful Cottage Organs OF M@srs Esey& K, Of batdeboo, and
uoso sonisbc1 ottbe full. noble and sweet tone Of th@ei nsLument,w which eRmbes so much
Pine organ-a quality which I have never found in an other American organ I"
.hmmonium."
Arx1ACHApr1LE, Feb 9th, 1876.
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Florida has a young lady named Neu-
ralg;a Dimple. Her mother found 1t on
n medicine bottle and was charmed with
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At our request Cregin Z Co., OF Phlla-
delphia, Pa, have pTo!l%"! to send
any OF our readers, gratis ION receipt OF
fifteen cents to pay POSTAGE q sample OF
Dobbins' Electric Soap to try. Send at
u
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Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam, the great New
England cure for coughs, colds and consump-
ton. Cutler Bros. & Co.'S, Boston, only genuine.