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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-08
The Wrong Paper.

lie came walking into our SanCtum
very rapidly for such warm day. His
lips were very tightly compressed, so
much so that his mustache stuck straight
out like the head of a poll-evil horse
He had stick under his arm. He said
he was going to make it hot for US. We
looked at the thermometer, and, finding
that it stood ninety,two in the draft, we
remarked that it was hot enough, and he
would oblige us by postponing his inten-
ton until fall. He intimated that we
misunderstood him, as his remark did not
refer to the weather, but to a little arti-
Gle in our paper the other day, and he
took the stick from under his arm, and
handled it by the small end, remarking
something about it having something to
do with making it warm. We mentally
admitted that good deal of heat might
be evoked by an injudicious use of such
stick, for it was big enough for an or
binary backlog; and yet, from the lam
guage and gestures of the man, we did
not imagine that the holiness he referred
to would arise from the burning so much
as the splintering of that stick. Our
desk is narrow one, and it occurred to
us at that moment that we made great
mistake in not having it made wider
than the combined lengths of his stick
and arm, and the wall prevented US from
leaning back very far. We regretted,
400, that our dinner had not been fixed
half an hour earlier, for we were very
hungry, and interviews of this nature are
exceedingly disagreeable on an empty
stomach. Our sanctum has been blum
deringly constructed, too, in that no door
lets out behind our desk. Designers of
editorial rooms lack foresight. There
should always be exit provided for the
modest editor. 1t is very embarrassing
to pass man with wicked eye and a
stick held by the taper end. We tried
to turn the conversation upon the Pitts
burgh riots, and spoke feelingly for the
corporations, inasmuch as this man had
the look of stakeholder. We knew our
mistake at once, for the ink bottle had
been tipped over by something about as
heavy as stout stick, but we refrained
from getting out from under the desk
lest the ink should dribble upon our
fresh shirt. bosom. Then VIC realized that
we were at the mercy of Communist of
the first water-or first ink-and thus
we got an inkling of the trouble, for he
pulled out a paper from his pocket and
cried: "Read that, you grinning scrib
bier and falsiferl" at the same time tap
ping the article with the butt-end of his
stick; "Pll make it hot for you to lie
like that about your betters" We seized
the paper-'twas the Record, and then
twas our turn to get so mad as we re-
sented the insinuation of our connection
with that sheet in any capacity save as
target for editorial abuse when items
were scarce. He looked Modified and
we felt holder, and as he took our hand
in acknowledgment of his error politely
inquired the way to the Record office,
which we, in return for photographic
notices so lavisbly bestowed, gladly
pointed out to him. But as none CT the
corps of that institution were corpsed at
latest advices, we feel sure that he mis-
took our directions. But vengeance only
sleeps-only sleeps. (Pa.) Re
publican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-08

IT is melancholy fact that two ladies
are sometimes driven to dance together,
and it takes them on an average just about
two minutes to throw quadrille into in.
tricate confusion, or to amputate few
flounces in round dance. Two of the
sweet creatures after Blue Danubeing a
few rounds at one of the Long Branch
hotels, the other night, parted, and one
confided to friend that the other was a
wretch" and couldn't lead at all. The
other went downstairs and proclaimed
she had just as soon dance with "grass-
hopper"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-08

A NEW mode of making a living is prac-
ticed in Brussels. A man goes about
with "a cart containing four large tubs of
dyeing liquids. He announces that he
will dye clothing in an instant by plung-
ing it into either of the vessels, giving it
black, blue, green, or brown tinge, as
may be desired He finds much custom.
BY way of advertising, his wagon is pre-
ceded by.a large white dog, whose hair
is dyed in four sections with the colors
named.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-08

No true milliner ever fixes a stated
price on a bonnet. To-day, if you are
not very well dressed, and go in and ask
" How much is this bonnet?" the woman
will say: This is eight dollars, madam"
but tomorrow, when you sally in, dressed
up, and leaning on the arm of your be-
loved, the woman will say of that same
hat Here is something very stylish,
miss, sand it is only twelve dollars"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-08

THE charming little letter from Jenny
Lind, stating that "a girl was born to
her on the 3lst of March last, " and which
has been going the rounds of the press,
was written twenty years ago. Jenny
Lind is now fifty-six years old, and the
letter was republished to show she felt
over her first girl baby.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-08

WHAT is the best thing to do in hurryH
Nothing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
FEMALE ACADEMY,
Commencement Exercises.
COMMENCEMENT SERMON.

COMMENCEMENT SERMON.
1t is much to be regretted that the
commencement sermons for both of
our academic institutions were de-
ivered on the same day at the same
time, for our people are so eagerly
interested in everything connected
with our schools that hundreds
would gladly have heard both. This
was our case, we concluded to hear
DIR. Girardeau from the simple fact
that we had before had the priv
ilege of hearing DIR. Leftwich and
never had and never might have the
opportunity of listening to the
other preacher. AT the same time
we were conscious of sustaining a
great loss. By the Intervention of
a friend however, we are able to
give the general scope of the sermon
in which the commencement exer-
cises Ofthe Academy were inaugur-
ated by the Rev. w. M. Leftwich.
The beautiful episode in the
Saviour's ministry which concerned
his soiOurn with the household of
Lazarus, was the subject of his dis
course, with a special reference to
the character of the two sisters Mar
tina and Mary. Both of these char
acters were held up as types Of
Christian excellence in woman, and,
while both were described with APP
preciative delicacy of thought, the
preacher demonstrated land this was
his main point wherein it was that
Mary's choice was that of the better
part. Our failure to hear this in the
language of the preacher himself,
cOmpels us to limit ourselves to the
one specification, that while Mar
tina was occupied in thinking what
she could do for the Saviour, Mary
was absorbed in the question, what
she needed that the Saviour should
do for her-the true question for the
Christian in all ages. Knowing as
we do the felicitous manner in |
which DR.. Leftwich is able to illus
trate such a train of thought as this,
we can well imagine how apprOpri- |
and touching a theme it became in |
his hands, on which to diiate be- |
fore a class of intelligent and gentle |
hearted young females, just ready |
to enter upon the practical realities
of life, and can only add that we
trust they will profit by a privilege
which we would so gladly have /
shared with them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
GRADUATING CEREMONIES.

President Plummer, while he has
Just closed q session highly success
full in all respects but one, has been
most unfortunate as regards the
closing ceremonies of the Academy.
Just when the labOrs of the session
were nearly concluded he was Wis
tied by an epidemic of measles, not
at all malignant in character, but
just severe enough to prevent seve-
raj of the graduates and musical
proficients from participating in the
closing exercises. Two of the grad
yates rose from their bed of sickness
to read their graduating essays, and
third was prevented from being
present at the cOmmencementat all.
Under these circumstances a de-
tailed description of the essays, ETC.,
is perhaps better withheld; some of
them were entirely inaudible
through the physical debility Of the
readers, and we can only say that
those which we did hear were of
character to make us the more re-
greet the loss of the others. Among
those which we heard we will briefly
specify the following:
Miss CORA SADLER: "Be a hero
in the strife" A spirited exhorta-
ton, what we could hear of it, but
the lady was much debilitated. She
claimed that woman, though in
more restricted sphere than man,
had ample opportunities for hero
ism.
MISS M. O'BRYAM "Edth's bat
tie fields" Entirely inaudible.
Miss CARRIE ANDERSON: "lfy
bark is cast, bit a0Iers's the shore 9'
The natural shrinking from the I'M
known was well described, but I'M
der divine guidance, and with that
alone, life's voyage is something
more than an aimless drifting.
Miss MAGGIE NOLIN: "F0Ot
prints Of Time" A picturesque de
scriptiOn of ancient ruins; fulfill
ment of prophesy was touched upon.
Miss SUSIE DORTCH-An inter
esting history of the GAINESVILLE
Academy well delivered.
Miss SALLIE ANDERSON: "LJe
a reality, not q Dream" A share of
the realities of life was claimed for
women.
Miss MILDRED GARDNER: =" Past,
present and future" Inaudible.
Miss Lou. ATKINS: "Poacer of
music" Essay not delivered or ac-
count of sickness.
Miss L. POINDEXTER "Ch0oSe."
The necessity of early deciding ones
destiny in life, and carrying it out
with decision.
Miss MOLLIE REYNOLDS: Val
edictoyy." This young lady also
had been suffering from sickness,
and had barely attained the stage of
cOnvalescence; but the warmth and
tenderness of her farewell to her !
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

companions and her teachers, reach
ed all ears and touched all hearts.
The exercises closed with the de-
livery of the diplomas, and with a
solemn, though genial and affec-
tionate address to the graduating
class from the Rev. Principal, DIR.
j. r. Plummer. Some inconveni-
ence resulted from heavy rain at
the time of dispersal. 1t was most
good-humordly borne, indeed we
saw some young gentlemen who
seemed quite willing to be detained
all night in the excellent company
into which they had fallen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.

This is our annual Academic
number from which politics is as
much as possible excluded, and the
commencement celebrations of our
two education institutions made the
leading topic of our columns. So
Blaine may rave and Butler may
sneer, and Secretary Thompson may
search with his dark lantern for the
''nelC party" which refuses to be-
come visible to the naked eye. Key
may honeyfuggle and intrigue
among his former political COM
rades, Reputation may lift its bra
zen form; Gar and and Sultan may
defy each other, COssack and Bashi
BazOuk may STAY and be slain, all
unreproved of US. We take our
stand among the boys; and the rhet-
Orical efforts of University and
Academy shall be of more account
with US than the wordy war of
Gladstone and D'Israli.
This is howeversOmething besi,1es
our Academical numlSSssr 1t COM
menees the sixty-third year of the
existence 81 this paper-it has not
alwaysssD been called the CHRONICLE,
the name havingibeen temporarily
changed, but the original title was
resumed in 1888, and never since
departed from. If all the back
numbers could be collected, the pa
per would indeed be a CHRONICLES
of stirring events, extending back
to a period when Tennessee herself
was young and the number ofStates
in the Union was less than half
what it is at present. May we never
have aught to chronicle but the
prosperity and honor of the grand
old State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

some starving unfortunates for
whom their aid is invoked they
are at first disposed to ridicule the
applicants and reject their prayer,
but at the intercession of Laila, are
aided and encouraged and admitted
to share of their simple banquet.
In the next scene Laila, who has
strayed off from her comrades, is
lost in the woods and while praying
for aid in her perils, is accosted by
a choir of fairies who in the disguise
of beggars, had experienced the
charity Of Laila in the first scene
these at first, beg her to join their
company and live with them, but
she prefers a return to her own peo-
pie which she makes known in the
touching melody of "Home sweet
home" They then consent to lead
her to her companions. The third
and lastscene is the reunion. Laila's
companions are grieving for her
loss, when the fairies restore her to
them, and the choral rejOicings and
the browning of the heroine by the
fairy queen close the operetta. All
this was expressed in simple but
graceful poetry set to expressive
melodies. Too much praise cannot
be given to Miss Basket, for her ex-
cellent singing and graceful acting
in the character of the heroine, but
specially for her careful and sue
cessful training of the youthful choir
who co-operated with her, whose
fresh young voices and child like
graces, fell like the dew drops of a
summer morning in the hearts of
those who listened.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

The beautiful little operetta of
Laila, was the first Of the public
exercises at the Academy this week.
1t is a simple story simply told, and
admirably adapted to the dawning
talents of the youthful artists by
whom it was presented.
A company of gleesome girls go
to the woods for holiday ramble
and picnic; they are accosted by
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
The Oliver Chilled PInm.

Fox & Smith, Sole Agents for
Montgomery county, have sold a
large number of these Flows, and in
every instance they have proven to
be the best Pillow in the world.
Farmers would do well to go and
buy them for their Spring plough
ing. Prices reduced. This firm
also sell the Avery and GAINESVILLE
Steel and Cast Flows and Points.
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
Lost.

A yellow shepherd dog, with
mark on breast. Answers to the
name of Jake. The finder will be
suitably rewarded by bringing him
to Judge Tyler's house.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
What St. Louis PHYSICIANS Saw.

"Colden's Liebig's Liquid Extract
of Beef and Tonic Invigorator is a
very agreeable article of diet, and
particularly useful when tones are
required, being tolerated when other
forms of animal food are rejected.
In diphtheria, typhoid fever and
every depressing disease, its use will
be attended with success we be-
lieve it to be most valuable med
fcine.O
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of s.
c. Harris, deceased, all persons having
present them within the time prescribed by
law, or they will be forever barred and
those indebted to his estate must come for
ward and make payment, or they will find
their claims in the hands of an officer.
w. c. HARRIS,
Admir- of 5. G. Harris decd.
June 8, lS77-4w"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
Z Suits from 81 90 up to $50 90!

We keep extra assortment of fine Cloth Coats fine
Black Silk and White Vests, and Black Doeskn Pants
for wedding purposes
Also large stock in Piece Goods, Black Cloths Black
and Fancy Cassmeres Cotonades and Jeans Our Gents
Furnishing Goods is complete We have Laundried and
Unaundried Shirts by the dozen. Gents Linen Collars
extra large assortment in half hose Ladies' Fancy
Necktes, Ladies Silk Handkerchief Collars and Cuffs
Ladies Fishues, Ladies' Lace Fshues, Ruchings. We
have very large stock of Hamburg Edgngs and Insert
ngs; which we bought at late bankrupt sale in New
York, which we'will sell at astonshngy low prices We
also have large assortment in Ladies' and Gents Kid
Gloves all shades coors and sizes We offer the trade
Black Kid Glove for ladies for the exceedingly low price
OF 80 cents An immense stock of White Goods Victoria
and Bishop Lawn, Jackonets and SWISS very low A fine
assortment in Silk Parasols Our make in Ladies'
Misses and Children's Shoes Goat and Kid always on
hand. Buying for several of my houses in very large
quantities for cash exclusively sell cheaper than any
other house this side of Cincinnati Give call is all
ask and the citizens of GAINESVILLE Montgomery
and adjoining counties that will do what / say. Don't
forget the place-Liebers Trade Palace-and call before
buying elsewhere New Goods received daily per express
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20
The Misses Mcclure

The Cape Girardeau Ne,es Of Wednes.
day says: misses Mollie and Jennie
Mcclure, from McClureyille, Ills, paid
our city flying visit on Saturday last.
We do ourselves the honor OF saying that
the young ladies were looking
splendid-yes, charming, and seemed to
be In tine spirits. almost envy these
ladies their beautiful rural home, situate
sit is, upon the banks OF Clear creek
and surrounded by almost immeasurabls
wheat fields, beautiful lawns and flower
gardens. Oh. how delightful 1t must be
to spend day on the banks OF the beau.
tiful Clear creek, accompanied by two
Of Illinois fair daughters" Mcclure.
vile is in.Clear creek precinct, in this
county, and the young ladies above re.
ferred to are the daughters Of Mr.. Tom
Mcclure, one OF the wealthlest and most
enterprising citizens OF the county.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20
DIR. n. a. Brigham took n,s dan. =

DIR. r. 8. Brigham took his depart.
ure from Cairo for his new home at
indianapolis, Indiana, last night. He
went from Cairo to st. Louis, where he
will remain one day, and then proceed
TO indianapolis.
g. W. Smith, Esq. OF Murphysbo
was in the city yesterday.
John NJ. Davis of Carbonate, was
in town yesterday on business.
Among the guests at the Planters
House yesterday were W. S. Phillips,
Union Town, ny; ALT. Watts, San An.
tonia, Texas; B. Huff. Huf-s Landing;
E. L. Brown. Huf's Landing, NJ. Cofley,
Blandville; A. Agrellv, New Orleans; II.
Campbell and Miss wotton, Clarksville;
j. A. Cornings. Arlington, J. A. Shields,
Memphis; w. T. Zimmerman, Norfolk,
Va; w. Garrett, Milan, Tennessee; S.
Todd, Arlington, KY, and many Others
Among the guests at the st, Charles
yesterday were NJ. J. Powers, Wenona.
Wis; w. J. Holland, Matches, Miss; f.
d. Anderson, New Orlean; T. j. Jones
and II. p. Fawar, {sckson, Tenn; W.
+. Fowler, Grenada, Miss; Jos. Schenge
and VIM. G. Clark, st. Louis; r. S. Nc
Kensley, Paris, ILL.,; j. NJ. Davis, Chica-
go; John F. Burrell, Springfield; w. II.
Lewis. Nation; Jas. J. ellis, Centralia;
Mark Cohn, Chicago; j. B. Brown,
Indianapolis; .Chas. Lewis, Cincinnati:
Geo. w. Blakemore, New York; Chas.
Reed, Chas, NJ. Brown. Jas. A. Turk,
and o. Johnson. Paducah; Laura Mel
rose, Vicksburg; John Sprout, Column
bus; A. Z. Seaman and wife; Corning,
Ark; Mrs. Z. NJ. Goss, Dallas, Texas;
j. W. Virgins, New York; J. NJ. Nc.
Cutcheon, Monmouth, H.; l.. J . Davis
and Miss S. w. Williams, Dongola.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20
T0hacco Sales.

The sales at the Farmers warehouse
yesterday comprised thirty-three hogs
heads, as follows: lG hhds. lugs. as fol.
lows: 81 So, 20, 3 80, 4 %, 10, 8 %,
3 35. %, 3 81. so, 3OO.,3 70,
10, 4 81, 10, 10. IL hhds. low
to medium leaf-S7 so, 80, 80, 6 30,
9 80, 90, s 90. 7 30, s 10, 80, 20,
6 10, 5 90, 6 20, Z 80, %, 8 %. The
attendance OF buyers was good and the
bidding spirited. All the sales above
reported were bone iide, and no rejec.
tons. There was no good tobacco
on the breake, though the prices
obtained for that offered were good and
in every case satisfactory. There is a
very large amount OF tobacco yet In the
country, not TO exceed one-fourth OF last
years crop having been marketed, and
the warehouses look for buster times
soon. The weather for the last week
has been favorable tor handling tobacco
and it is expected that it will commence
to move freely Immediately.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20
Never KuOwn 10 Fail.

Dr. Morris Syrup OF Tar, Wild Cherry
and Hourhound has never been known to
fail In permanently curing obstinate
coughs, colds, Group, whooping cough, nor
any disease of the respiratory organs, and
does 1t, too, at once. II ia not neces-
sary to take 1t fol- long time before you
eat discover its beneficial effects. Its sale
in this community is Immense. and IFS pop
larity universal. 1t should not be classed
with compounds put up by inexperienced
hands. DO not fail to give this great and
potent remedy trial. 1t will no. disap-
point you. Try 1t once. Trial size, 10
cents. Regular size, SO cents and one dol
lar Barclay Bros, Agent.
Also agents for Prof. Parkar's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which never fails. Pleas
ant to take, and requires no physic. Price
| % cents. ~ Nv
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20
Tobacco and Cage r.

Merchants, grocers, and sal Don. keepers
should not forget that Messrs. Corlis &
Rankin, proprietors of the Prairie State
Tobacco Factory at Metropolis. have
opened an establishment at the corner
of Sixth street and Ohio levee In this
city where they will do wholesale and
retail business in the tobacco and cigar
line. they have on hand the largest
and most complete stock OF
obacco and cigars ever opened
in Cairo, and are prepared to
supply the wants Of the trade al the
lowest living prices. Dealers are in
vited to call and examine their stock.
4-I3-tC
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20

There seems to be doubt in the minds
OF some OF the first ward people about
the eligibility OF MIR. VIM. O'Callahan,
alderman elect from that ward. 1t will
be remembered that Mr.. O'Callahan' s
residence and place of business was de-
stroyed by the fire which occurred on
Commercial avenue below Sixth street
some three or tour months
ago. Mr.. O'Callahan at once announce 4
his determination to rebuild on the site
OF the house destroyed by fire; and in the
meantime removed his family into the
Second ward there to reside until the
new house was completed. 1t is now
contended that by removing his family
MIR. O'Callahan lost his residence in the
First ward, and hence his election to the
council amounts 20 nothing.
Its the opinion OF nearly all
the lawyers OF the city, however, that
Mr.. O'Callahsn is eligible that he did
not leave the ward voluntarily, that
his removal was brought about by a force
OF circumstances and the fact that he at
once commenced TO rebuild must be
taken as evidence that he intended to
return TO the ward as soon as circum.
stances would permit him to do so.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-04-20
Local Bre Vities.

--Itis said Chas. D. AFTER Will be
Mayor Winters new chief of police.
There was nothing done in the police
court yesterday.
The city council meets tonight.
Probate court was in session yes.
terday, and Judge Bross disposed OF a
large amount OF business.
The Presbyterian sociable at Mr..
Hyslop's parlors last evening was atten-
deu by very large number OF persons.
The evening was spent pleasantly by all
present. The attendance would undoubt.
edly have been larger had the weather
been less inclement.
Already Mayor Winter has been be-
sieged by score or more Of men who
are ANXIOUS to secure one or the other of
the Offices within his gilt. The mayor
will probably make his appointments at
the first meeting of the new council.
Rev. Jacob Bradley, the colored
divine who presides over one of the Fit.
teenth street churches, was put into the
city Jail day or two since on an old ex.
ecution issued against him in a case
wherein Jacob was fined for whipping
one oil his church members. Yesterday
q petition was being circulated among
the members OF the council asking Mayor
Winter to release Jacob. Several OF the
members refused to sign the petition, and
at last accounts Jacob had not been re-
leased.