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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
WILD FLOWERS OF AMERICA.
ILLUSTRATIONS BI ISAAC SPRAGUE.
TEAT Bl PROF. GEORGE l.. GOODALE.
FdTt l., 4udrfo. g. 20.

Mr.. Sprague i, one oi the most truthful dclin
Gators OF flowers al any country. and chrome.
liIhogTarhy hss 10 The present instance well rep.
resented his work Th!s specimen number Is the
nrst publication 10 tins country, - far We
know, which gives an idea OF what iOwer.pan. .
Ing ought % be. Two OF the plates. representing
our Wild cOlumrne and cranesblil, are anticip4.
lions OF sp ing the other two, the wSvy leaVed
aster AID pair OF gcrardiAs, are rcmini,ceuccs
Of autumn. The letter press Is by Pr1fc,sor Good
ale Ol Harvard UriNerslty, and consists Of more
Interesting and curious matters than j. usual in
publications of this sort The Nation.
Mr. Isaac spargue, who has drawn those dow
ere, Is without superior IN tHc coUutry a. u DO
tanica artist. The pictures are ab Oil.ely correct
IN the delueaion VI the organs and Ia the tone OF
color. The process oI photography IA, been mar
yeiousiy succ' ssiul, aud Nc suspect that in spots
The plates have b,.n tDuclei b. had % make
them iauliless. The delicate shading Of color a. ,
IN the 80 trlet and gold oi the cO.umbue, + very
successful. IN fact, tho.e lu-ci us utctAric, al
most tempt one To Try tO pluck them and bite on
The honey and make wh sic5 Oi them, as children
used 10 do on the Plymouth rock two hundred
years ago. ... The ace M Euylrg text by
BILE. The description OF the plants j. not too
prepared evidently by one who knows what the
flowers have 10 teach. The adaptations OF sta
men, pisti, and corOua 10 fertilization by insect
AgVncy are admirably described, often IN the Ian
gUage OF The ablcst foreign students of vegetable
ply sOlOgy.-N. / Independent.
PUBLISHED Br
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

farthingales asd the little hoops. the
frills and the rufil all combined to make
sight worth seeing. We understand
that about one hundred dollars were
Melted by the enter tainment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

Adamsoa's Botanic BGlsGm is compounded of
the best natural healing extracts Of Bsrks, Roots
and Gums in the world. It's safe and reliable
medicine, pleasant TO the taste and cures Coughs,
Colds, \ sthma and Group. Price IS and 10 cts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
LOOK, AGENTS.

Something new, the Eureka Button Fastcn-
Ell, aud other fast selling novelties TO numerous
10 mention, are well adapted for either ladies or
gentlemen 10 sell. Sample by mail - cents IL
iustratcd catalogue sent free 90 all on receipt of
stamps. II You don't succeed beyond your own
expectations they must be very large indeed. For
profitable employment this winter and spring, ad
drcas Thomas Jones, No. "a Torrance ST.,
Providence, nc. 4.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
MARRIED..

In Paris, Feb. 2Sth, by Rev. DR.. Estes, NJ w.
L. Gatchell OF Baldwin, and Miss Ella +. witch
ell. OF Paris.
In West Peru, Feb. 18th. by Rev. 5. ;. Wyman,
Miss AngeleiI Hsines, aud Mr.. James p York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

ACTING like a charm" means ruin TO the Ste
mach. As sure and safe remedy for colds,
coughs and sore lungs, take "Forest Tar" 1t
never fails to do good and never does harm.
feb27 4w
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
Nstur,s, naIsam for all Complaints OF

Natures BaIsam for all Complaints OF
the luuss the threat and the bronchial tubes is
'Hi,e's Honey Of HOrehOUnd and Tar Coughs,
and Colds vanish as If by magic under lis sooth-
ieg, healing operations. Sold b. all Druggists.
Pixies ToOlhsehe Drops cure in minute.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

Chapped hands are cured, every time, BY using
the Forest Tar Soap
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
Heather Report.

Temperature last week al A. NJ.
Sunday, S27 snow; Monday, 81 clear; Tues
day, 237 clear; Wednesday, 2te clear; Thurs
DAY, p clear; Friday, 50 cloudy Saturday, 80
clear.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
BORN.

In Paris, Feb. Gath, TO the wife of William 5.
jackson, son.
In DixGeld, Jan. Goth, to the wife of Mr.. Leroy
Hall, a son, just lbs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
To CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser having been permanently cured
OF that dread disease, Consumption, by simple
remedy, j. anxious TO make known to his Fellow
sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire II,
he will send copy Of the prescription used (iree
OF charge, with directions ior preparing anu
using the same whish they will Ind SURE CURE
for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription viii please ac-
dress REV. 4. A. WILSON,
ianl 6m lql Penn ST., Williamsburg, New York.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
New Advertisements.
LOST.

Lost at Mechanic Falls, a Note for 1lty one dol
lars, drawn by A. H. Elwood, dAted Jan 18th
1871. The public are cautioned against negotIa'
ting the same MS payment ha, been stopped
LEWIS LEIGHTON.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
WAKE ROBIN,

Lately issued, has had very hearty welcome
frDm the press. The Hartford COurGdi says Mr..
Burroughs, a. careful OO -erVer 81 Nature, md
OF the most Ease mating descriptive Mli;ers, -
an author whose reputation Will constantly in-
crease, for what nc does Is not only an addition 10
our Information, but 10 the good Literature that
we put on the shelf with IhuTeau and White Of
SclUoUTUC.'
80 uatul ally of Nature as has John Burroughs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
WINTER SUNSHINE

We regard as one OF the best outdoor books in
our literature. IL was r natural successor OF
Wake Robin, the delightful little work on birds
which Mes-rs. Hurd and lloughton have JUS.
brought out in n revised and enlarged edition,
with illustrations
Price OF Wake Robin and Winter Sum
shine, $50 each
For SGieby booksellers. Sept ~ mail, post.
pad. on receipt OF price By NE Publishers,
uURD AND HOUGUTON. NEW YORK.
THE RIVERSIDE PRESS, CANBWDCE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
Dog Lost.

on Bethel Hill. FEB. 10, Black and White
Shaggy dog; name "Brum.' Any information
concerning him vii be- thankfully received and
trouble of keeping paid.
OIIs w. NRoOks. Gralion. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

For an Irritated Throat, Cough, or Cold.
Bro,r.s bronchial Toches" are offered with the
fullest confidence in their efficacy. They main
tain the good reputation they have justly acquired
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

1923. Charter Perpetual 1877.
Franklin Fire Insurance Company,
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Capital $4,000 Realized Assets, s3y35a,sSj, A..
ALFRED G. BAKER, President.
THO NJ. REGkR, Secretary.
MORTGAGES
On property valued at over $500 coo,
being First Mortgages on I'M n numbered
and Improved Real Estate in the City
OF Philadelphia s2rOl,i2J %
REAL ESTATE.
oflice OF Company and twelve dwellings li2IOOO "
LOANS.
Loans on Stocks as Collateral Security
market value $i6,445.Ul $40 w
Reinsurance Deposit Premiums 35G %
s2j 900 U. S. Bonds Issl
lSj goo u 5. $50 Bonds
30 600 u. S. 20-i0 Bonds
1o,000 Alabama state Bonds
5000 Mississippi State Warrants
500 New jersey EXemp' Us
5000 Philadelphia CITY 6's
10000 Pittsburg City -
1900 City of Columbus 50
500 City of Columbus rs
5000 Cincinnati City rs
1900 Cincinnati City = 3G's
LOCO Camden (N.J. City 6's
1900 Penn "a K X. 1T mortgage
5000 Reading X. X. - OF lS.B
,, COO Reading X. X. 6's
1900 Harrisburg Lancaster X. T.
LIST mortgage
$500 West Jersey X X -
5000 Hcstony tile, Mhutua X Fair
mount X. X, G's
10 GEO American Steamship Bonds
100 shares Commercial National Bank.
lB Continental Hotel Co., Pref.
Cost SIlGi2j II
Market [aIua tly l{u -
Cash in banks sl2l, 500 o.
Cash in Office Of the Com
pany GG,C22 3
Net Premiums in course Of
transmission % g6s o. 2Jl, 1s} 81
TOTAL $685., SOS 81
Tie Assets OF the FRANKLIN lail invested in
solid security are liable for the hazard Of Fire
only. Tne business Is scattered throughout thirty
four States of the Union; moderate lines solely
are written upon carefully selected risks, which
are examined once every year by competent in
spectors. Losses promptly sealod when deter
mined. This Company issues Policies upon the
Rents Of all kinds Of Buildings, Ground Rents
aud Mortgages.
WIN. j. WHEELER, Agent.
South Paris, Maine.
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NORWAY LIBERAL INSTITUTE

TIE SPRING TERM of eleven weeks will begin
THesddy Mar. o, 1877,
under the continued charge OF
Charles A. Black, A. B., Principal.
MISS ELLEN VI. PARSONS. Pr.ceptress,
Miss JULIA HALL, Teacher Of Grammar school,
MISS AMANDA ). PERIlAM, Teacher OF Iniermed.
late school
Tuition frye 10 scholars residing IN district No.
:, Norway. For scholars ont OF the district:
Common English 8. 90
Higher o.
Languages 500
Due gth week of term, with no deduction for
absence 81 less than week.
The school s graded throughout, giving the al
vantage Oflargc classes and longer time Tor each
recitation; while few u aces are ltlt TO be filed
by classes OF tuition pupiles, should the a-aded
syf tenn not meet the wants OF all.
For board, rooms, or information address.
;. II. BuRNnhM, Norway, Maine; or CHARLES A.
BLACK, Paris Hill.
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Notice to COrOners.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber
N has been duly elected and qualified as Sher
IN for the County of oxford. -
JOSIAH w. WRITTEN.
Burkfeld, Feb. ], 1877. Ii 3w
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HURD AND HOUGHTON, New York.
TIE kIA INSIDE HLLs.. NAMnL.lLnL.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.

EACGes u lANtlSsA hNNClIbs -lsh1t ID
MERRY a MELCnER,
State Agents, Lewiston, Maine.
This company continues 10 occupy a leading
position among the most substantial and reliable
life Insurance companies of the United States,
and its management has been such as 10 justify
the highest degree OF public confidence In regard
10 its officers.
A prominent insurance journal of the city Of
New York, in referring to the company very justly
remarks that IL towers above every other W. e
tern life institution, and compares Adyantageously
with any other in the world for substantial
strength and genuine prosperity
PETER DOYLE,
Secretary Of State Of Wisconsin.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

In Gilead, Feb. 2Gth MIR. Daniel Larry, aged
about - Years.
In y oOdstock Feb. 2O,h, Florence Nav. young
est child OF Aaron II aud Maria II Crockett,
aged, year months days deviation Journal
please copy.
In Albany, Feb. cath, Mr. Wesley d. COburn,
aged a years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
DIED.

Announcement Of death, Ave lines or less-ir
serted free. obituaries contributed by friends ol
deceased will be charged for AZ the rate Of i've
cents per line-nO exceptions.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06

Notice.
Whereas William Il. Hemingway has left my
house, where suitable provisions are made for his
care. This Is to forbid all persons from harbOr.
ing or trusting him on my account.
Milton Plantation, Feb. 10th, Isl.
PETER HOPKINS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-03-06
IN FreSS J0r IMMtdidIt FHOUculIOH.
BIRDS AND POETS.

BY JoHS BURROUGHS, author OF Wake Robin
and Winter sunshine
The undersigned take pleasure in announcing
a new book with the above title, By Mr. Burroughs
which will be fitting companion 10 the two
charming volumes which have preceded IT, The
"A edition
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20

The following complimentary
testimonial to an honest and eff
cient public servant we find in the
Auburn, (Ind J Courier:
While the editor OF this paper
was connected with the House of
Representatives during the For
ty-fourth Congress, he was ena-
bled to ascertain the amount Of
labor, aud the flelity with which
it was performed, that falls to the
lot of member of the House.
Not moment is TO be lost by an
honest, true Representative of the
people, and instead Of au easy life.
as is generally supposed, many
anxious hours of intense exertion
are required Of those who have
the interest Of their constituents
at heart. While some evade
their duty there are others who
labor night and day to advance
the work OF session, and among
this latter class none were more
unceasing in the prompt discharge
OF their duties than Hon. John
NJ. Bright, of Tennessee.
10 the great mass of investiga-
tion that were brought about du.
ring the last session, and in the
amount of legislation
accomplished. be devoted his en-
tire energies and attention. He
was always at the front of impor-
tant measures, aud bis genial,
pleasant style and polished man
ners won for him a place among
his colaborers ola most CRAFTY.
ing character. No petty schemes
engrossed his attention. but with
broad, liberal views he Iabored
earnestly, zealously and r1ceas,
lngly for the gool of bis oonstit-
uency and that of the whole
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20

Presbyterian, Fsyetteville-no pastor
Sunday school at AN.
Metho,list-services every Sabbath al
10:3O and at night; Rev jackson, pastor
Sunday school at 8 O'Clock.
Cumberland esbyterian--services 3rd
and 4thSundays each month at ii O'Clock
NJ and at night; Rev w Estill pastor; Sun
school al, 6.
Union Church, Pleasant Plains-services
1st Sabbath each month at III and night by
the MethodistsRev w B Lowey, preacher
in charge-2ndand 4th Sabbatheach month
ntIl by the Associate Reformed Presbyteri-
ans, Rev, y B Muse, pastor. Union Sun
day school at
A r Presbyrian, New Hope services 1st
and 3rd Sabbaths ia II; Bethel, End and
lth Sabbaths at l1-Rev A Sloan, pastor.
Methodist, Mnlberry-services Bird Sun
day in each month at IL O'Clock and every
Sunday night; RevWJ Collier, pastor; Sun
day School at 8.
Baptist. Mulberry-services lst Sabbath
in each month at IL. Rev Vim Huff, pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Mulberry
services LIST Sabbath in each month at IL
and night; Rev Jas Campbell, pastor.
United Presbyterian, Lincoln-services
everv Sabbath sc il:l5 A NJ; Rev w Wait,
pastor; Sunday school at TO-
Methodist. Shady Grove, (Shelton's
eek)--services lst Sabbath in each month
Mt IL o'clock; Rev j. Parks, preacher IN ch
Liberty Grove-seryices End Sabbath at
liam; Rev w A Gill, preacher in charge.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
(near Flyptrille)-seryices 4th Sabbath IN
each month at IL o'clock; Rev A w Suth-
crlend supsiv.
Methodist Oak Hill-services 4th Sab
bath each month at 10 O'Clock.
Cumberlfhd Presbyterian, kelso, Rev n D
Craw'o 4, pastor.
Methodist-services End Sabbath at 10 A
n; Rev w-D Lowery, c.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Hill, Rev
J b Tigert, pastor.
Prospect;-Xells' hill, Saturday before I'd
Sunday, each mcnth, Rev B I King, pastor.
Hester's Creek, Saturday before 4th Sun
day, each month, Rev B I King, pastor.
Methodist, Flyntville--services 4th Sab
bath at 1880 A. NJ; Mt. Hermon, Flintville
circuit, services lst Sabbath at 1880 NJ;
Macedonia, Flintyille circuit, services Ord
Sabbath at 1890 E-Rev w II Anthony,
preacher in charge.
Missionary Baptist, Norris Creek, (Buck-
eyel-services End Saturday and Sunday in
each month; Rev L Sanford, pastor.
Union, 1si Sunday; Providence, End; LIB
.erty Grove, 3rd; Oak Hill, 4th; Rev w I
Gill, preacher in charge.
Shiloh, Methodist, near Millville-preach-
ing on 2nd Sunday in each month at P.
NJ. and on Saturday at IL A. NJ, before the
2nd and 4th Sunday, Rev. S. NJ. Cherry, pas
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20
NIail Directory,
Fayetteville Pest-Ofice.

Taiiroad-leaves every day except Sun
xay al 8:45 An; arrives at $40 Pm. Supplies
The following Offices: kelso, Lincoln, Fiynt-
vile, Oregon, Georges Store, Flora, Hunts
Station. Salem, Winchester and Decherd.
Shelbyville stage--arriEes Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at 10 A. n; leaves same
DAYS at 2f.G. Supplies Mulberry, Lynch
bury. Bonneville, County Line, ShelbyVille.
Huntsville stage-leaves Monday and
Thursday at A. NJ; arrives Tuesday and
Friday at4P.E. Supplies Harpers Branch,
Goshen, Halle Green, Meridianyille and
Huntsville.
Shelbyville horse--leaves Mondays and
Thursdays at 8 s-sk.; arrives Tuesday and
FRIDAY at 4P. N. Supplies Norris Creek,
Chestnut Ridge, Hawthorne and Shelbyville.
Pulaski housewives eyerv Friday at IL
H.: leaves same day az 1890. Supplies Cy-
ruston. Boons Hill, Millville, Pisgah, Brad
shaw and Pulaski.
Blanche horse-leaves every Friday at
A. NJ; arrives Saturday at P. NJ. Sup
plies Camargo, Molino, Cold Water, Blanche.
Money Orders can be obtained at this Of
fee upon post Offices in all parts eff the u
Rited States. A list of Money Order Offices
may be seen on application. Rates of COM
mission for Money Orders are as follows:
Not exceeding $40. ..s......... 10 cents
Over 10 and not exceeding $50. 10 do
do 80 do do 40....20 do
do ~ do do So rs do
". B. porTHAT. 2. n.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20

Pittsburg Post: "Had the Force
Bill passed Grant would have set
tied the South" and there would
have been no trouble about car
pet-bag Senator's, is,the cheerful
view of the Gazette. But you see
the Force Bill didn't pass, and
Mr.. Hayes is doing more for the
South than Tilden could probably
have done. And the carpet.bag-
gers are turning on you. And
how do you like your chickens
coming home to roost, any how.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20
VOL. XXIE---N0. 4s
a1ltaiee@aieiRg,
NNsN~~~N.~rDr~-e-c.e .e~serS~c-c~.~-~sOsc.csr
THE PASTORS REvERIE.


The paster sits in his easy-chsir,
With the Bible upon his knee,
From gold to purple the clouds in the west
Are changing momently;
The shadows lie in the valleys below,
And hide in the curtains fold;
And the page grows dim whsreon he reads
remember the days of old"
"Not clear nor dark, ? as the Scripture saith
The pastors memories are:
No day that is gone was shadowless,
No night was without its star;
But mingled bitter and sweet hath been
The portion of his emp:
''The hand that in love hath smitten,' h,
saith,
''In love hath bound us up.v
Fleet flies his thought over many field
or stubble and snow and bloom,
And now it trips through a festival,
And now it halts in tomb;
Young faces smile in his reyerie
OF those that are young no more,
And voices are heard that only come
With the winds from far-off shore.
He thinks Of the day when first, with fear
And faltering lips. be stood,
To speak in the sacred place the Word
To the waiting multitude;
He walked again to the house Of God,
With the voice of Joy and praise,
With many whose ieet long time have
pressed
Heavens safe and blessed ways,
He enters again the homes of toll,
And joins in the homely chat;
He stands in the shop of the artisan;
He sits where the Master sat,
At the poor mans fire and the rich mans
feast,
But who to-day are the poor?
And who are the rich? Ask him who keeps
The treasures that ever endure.
Cnce more the green and the grove resound
With the merry children's din;
He hears their shout at the Christmas tide,
When Santa Claus staIksin.
Once more he lists while the campfire roars
On the distant mountain-side,
Or, proving apostleship, plies the brook
Where the fierce young trOutiings hide.
And now he beholds the wedding train
To the altar slowly move,
And the solemn words are said that seal
The sacrament of love.
Anon at the font he meets once more
The tremulous youthful pair,
With white-robed cherub Growing re-
sponse
To the conseerating prayer.
By the couch Of pain he knels again;
Again, the thin hand lies
Cold in his palm, while the last far look
Steals into the steadfast eyes;
And the burden Of hearts that break
Dies heavy upon his own
The widows woe and the orphans cry
And the desolate mothers moan.
So blight and glad, so heavy and sad,
Are the days that are no more,
So mournfully sweet are the sounds that
fis float
With the winds from a far-off shore.
For the pastor has learned what meaneth
the word
That is given him TO keep
"Rejoice with them that do rejoice,
And weep with them that weep"
It is not in vain that he has trod
This lonely and toilsome way,
1t is nc in vain that he has wrought
In the vineyard all the day;
For the soul that gives is the soul that lives,
And bearing another's load
Doth tighten your own, and shorten the way,
And brighten the homeward road.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20
The Presidents Message.

The Presidents Message.
It IS . very extended doedment
and discusses in full the chief
subjects Which, in bis opinion,
will require the attention OF Con-
gress.
The Message opens by con-
graduating Congress that the
country is "blessed With health
and peace and abundant harvests,
and with encouraging prospects Of
an early return Of general pros
perity. To complete aud make
permanent the pacifcation Of the
country, continues to be, and un-
til fully accomplished, must re-
main the most important of all
our National interests. " 1t dis
cusses, explains and defends the
Presidents Southern policy pro-
nounces the withdrawal of troops
from the South a Constitutional
ebligation, and express a deter
ml1atien to protect the emancipa-
ted race in the enjoyment Of their
privileges.
The President strongly advo-
Gates "the policy and measures
which are designed to secure the
restoration ofthe currency to that
normal and healIhful condition in
which by the resumption of spe-
|cie payments, our internal trade
and foreign commerce may be
brought into harmony with the
system OF exchanges which is
based upon the precious metals
as the intrinsic money of the
world" He recommends secur.
ing "a near approach to quality It
commercial value between the
gold and silver coinage Of the same
denomination, and of q limitation
of the amounts for which the sill
yer coinage is to be a legal tender.
as essential to maintaining both
in circulation" and adds: "Any
expectation Of temporary ease
from an issue of silver coin
age to pass as a legal-tender at a
rate materially above its CONNER
cial value, is, | am persuaded,
delusiou, nor can sIthink that
there is any substantial distinc-
ton between an original issue Of
silver dollars at a nominal value
and the restoration of the silver
dollar at q rate which once was,
but has ceased to he, its CONNER
eial value"
In regard to the Civil Service,
the President says be has re-
turned to the original system
which imposes on the Executive
the sole selection of appointees,
and on the Senate the right to
pass upon the nominations.
In regard to our Foreign Rela-
tons, he says nothing shall be
wanting to promote a good auder-
standing with Mexico. Atten-
ton is called to Spanish interfer.
ence with our commerce. A
strengthening Of the army by re-
cruiIing the infantry and artillery
companies is favored, and a more
just and humane policy toward
the Indians is recommended.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20

In a recent installation sermon
at Buffalo DR.. Ca!kins recalled
this characteristic remark of the
late DIR. Brainard, Of PbiIadeI
phia:-"These are three qualifi-
cations Of ministers-piety, fdel.
ity, and poverty. The first two
we must obtain of the Lord by
prayer; but we may trust the stin.
giness Of the churches tor the
last
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20

Two men met one day on the
piazza Of hotel at North Platte,
Nebraska, when one claimed that
Nebraska was ALA good country,
or should be--''all it lacks" said
be, sis good society and water
"My good lordl' said the other,
"that is all hell lacks"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-12-20

The old, old story. A man
went into a store on West Hill
last night and picked up a gun.
OF course, be didn't know it was
loaded. 1t went off. So did the
man. And the man who owns,
or rather owned the gun, would
give $40 to know where they
went.