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Conversation.

Conversational power is gift of birth.
1t is some mems nature to talk. Words
flow out incessantly, like drops from q
spring in the hill-side-not because they
are solicited, but because pushed out by an
inward force that will not let them be still
From this extreme there is in every degree
of modification until we come to the op-
posite extreme, in which men seem almost
unable, certainly unwilling, to utter their
thoughts. Some men are poor in simply
language. They have thoughts enough. but
the symbols Of thought--words-ref to
present themselves, or come singly and
stingily. Others are silent from the stric-
lures, of secretiveness. Others are cautions
and think before they speak, and before
they are ready the occasion has passed
In regard to language itself the habit of
reading pure English, and of employing it
every day, is the best drill for a good talk
er People always act more naturally in
their every day clothes than they do when
dressed up for Sunday; and the reason is,
that they are unconscious in the one case
and self-conscious in the other. 1t is so in
speech. Ifone allows himself to talk coarse
ly and vulgarly every day and out of COM
pany he will most assuredIy find it not easy
to talk we'll in company.
Habit is stroner than intention, and
somewhere the common run Of speech will
break through and betray you. To converse
we'll at some times requires that you shall
converse well at all times. Avoid on the
one side vulgarisms, all street colloqnial-
isms, even while they are not vicious; for
by-words and slang sentences amuse only
while they are new. As soon as they be
come habitual they corrupt your language,
without any equivalen, in amusement,
On the other extreme, avoid magnilo-
quent and high flown language Of every
kind. Nothing is t.or, tedions than a
grand talker. Every body laughs at pomp-
Gus fellow who lugs into his conversation
big words of pedantic expressions. The best
language in the world is that which is so
simple and transparent that no one thinks
of the words which You use, but only ofthe
thought or feeling which they express.
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A Texas Excursion.

SEVEN MILE, o., February 5, 1877.
To the Editor Of the Enquirer.
Please answer in your prper the follow
ing question: 1s there any such an excur-
sion to Texas ticket for round trip So and a
town lot? If 20, when does it start? Please
answer the same and obligo
MANY READERS.
We know of no such excursion. We
would advise all to beware of even the
promise Of such schemes.-ED. ENG.7
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Beautiful Women that no Longer Rule
in Washington.
[From tne Independent

From the Independent.l
One year ago Mrs. Belknap was the
toast. Every night and every morning we
read a new of the brightness of her face,
the marvels of her dresses, the number of
her shoes She read so much about the
splendors of her beauty and the wonders OF
her toilet that she grew to believe herself to
be little above any of her earthly sisters
In three years she was utterly transformed
from gentle, subdued looking widow to an
airy, supercilious woman of fashion.
When Senator Christiancy married lit,
tie girl who counted scrip in the Treasury
the society 'leaders" met and debated
whether they should receive her or not
She entered their enchanted circle as if by
fire. She was by no means unanimously
received, nor in any way warmly welcom-
ed. Nobody tabooed her so positively and
utterly as Mrs. Belknap. She, the daugh-
ter of country doctor, was not willing to
receive on equal terms the little Countess
of Scrip" suddenly elevated to the digni-
ty of Senator's wife. That was but one
year ago.
Yet already we have ceased altogether to
hear of Mrs. Belknap's dresses. She lives
at the Arlington, and no doubt keeps still
her near personal friends; but she is no
longer the 1asnlOn. NODOuy cares Wnether
her shoes are ones or tens.
Just the same the gay throng rolls up to
the door of the Secretary Of War; but bis
name is Don Cameron. He has daughter
tall, strong, dark, and beautiful. She now
is the toast. So also is the daughter in law
of the Attorney General, the bride of a
week. She is blond of fblonds-blue-e eyed
and lovely in an azure dress. The whole
world of fashion is rushion to gaze upon
her at the Ebbitt House. Every week we
read that the most brilliant receptions of
the season are those of Mrs. Taft.
1t seems but yesterday that the whole
world was flowing into the house of the AT.
torney General whose name was Williams
What sumptuous feasts were those in the
new house into which the beautiful woman
had put her very life. Amid costly hang
ings and azure satin furniture, dressed Ike
Peri, this beautiful sultana stirred he,
famous and fragrant punch" for the feast.
ing and dancing crowds who packed he,
house. She stirs it still in the same house
no doubt, for her individual friends; but
the crowds for the Attorney Generals all
rush to the Ebbitt House, and Mrs. Taft
answers just as we'll as Mrs. Williams, the
beautiful, albeit she stirs no toddy.
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Latest News From Washington

WAsHIS6 ION, Feb. Z, $40 P. NJ.
Commissioners decided not to go behind
the Returning Board in Florida, but will
examine into eligibility of Electors.
JATEz.
WAsHISC ON, Feb 2, 4:12 P. NJ.
Commissioners decided to count the Elec.
tors in Florida for Hayes. Cannot go be.
hind CanvassIng Board.
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A Thrilling Scene.

The following incident occurred during
general review of the Austrian cavalry few
months ago: Not far from 10000 cavalry
were in line. A little child-a girl OF not
more than four years, standing in the front
row ofspectators, either from fright or some
other cause, rushed out into the open just
a squadron of hussars came sweeping
around from the main body. They made
the detour for the purpose of saluting the
Empress, whose carriage was drawn up in
that part of the parade ground Down came
the flying squadron, charging at mad gal
lop-down directly upon the child. The
mother was paralyzed, as were others, for
there could be no rescue from the line of
spectators.
The Empress uttered q cry of horror, Cor
the child's destruction seemed inevitab bic
and such terrible destruction-the tramp
ling to death by thousand iron hoofs Di-
rectly under the feet of the horses was the
little one another instant must seal its
doom-when stalwart hussar, who was in
the front line, without slackening his speed
or loosening his hold, threw himself over
hv the side of his horses neck, seized and
lifted the child and placed it in safety up
on hi- saddle bow; and this he did withou,
changing his pace or breaking the correct
ALIGNMENT of the squadron.
Ten thousand voices hailed with raptu.
rous applause the gallant deed, and other
thousands applauded when they knew. Two
women there were who could only sob forth
their gratitude in broken accents-ahe
mother and the Empress. And proud and
happy moment must it have been for the
huzzar when his Emperor, taking from his
own breast the richly enamelled Cross of
the Order of Maria Theresa, hung it upon
the breast of his brave and gallant trooper
London Stand; rd.
The money now held by the life insur-
ance companies of this country amounts to
S40O, 900 900. Yet it would require five
times this sum, or 1900, 900 900, to pay all
the outstanding policies should they ma
ture at once. On the other hand, while
10000 policies are annually terminated in
this state. less than 0,000 are terminated by
death. More than $4,000 lapse by non pay
ment the premiums, and the rest are got
ten rid of by surrender, by expirv, or by
refusal TO accept after making application
for insurance. A widespread belief prevails
that there is fraud in the business some
where; and the Indiana the Legislature has
appointed committee to prepare and re-
port bill for its regulation, so as 70 protect
the public. The chairman of the commit
tee the Hon. James B. Hendricks, requests
information and suggestions the subject
from any one who has anything to- offer
| His address is lndianapolis, Ind.
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TIPPECANOE AND TYLER TOO.
A Renaissance OF 0ld.time Sechtie
Parties i'm Lafayette, Ind.

Lafayette in her early days was afflicted
with bad lot of adventures from the
slums of the East, who, for time, carried
matters with high hand, but who were
finally awed into lawfuness by a little
hanging matinee in which three of their
number figured with painful prominence.
We refer to the hanging of Stocking, an
old man Of so, Driscoll, middle aged per
son whose parents resided in Lafayette, and
Abe-Rice, lad whose relatives still live in
this city. These three persons were hung
at the northwest corner ofthe public square
Just 81 years ago to day. The crime was
murder and arson. 1t was a memorable
/ event. The gallows were inclosed, and but
! few persons were admitted. Outside all of
| Tippecanoe county was assembled The
crowd was excited and restless. At one
! time officers used their clubs to keep them
back. There was great Juror so fearful
were they that some even might interfere
! to prevent justice being done. There was
no sympathy with the victims. Inside the
fearful letter of the law was carried out in
iterruptedly. Stocking weakened. He wept
like child. The younger men were cool
in5their department
Stocking, who divided his attention be-
tween whisky and thieving, was unques-
tionablv the head ofa large band of robbers
He was pirate by nature. His men com,
mitted many depredations in the course OF
their eventful life in this locality Driscoll
a native of Lafayette, was pupil Of Stock
ing, and gave rare promise IN that line. Hs
worked up cases and the cool chief carried
them out. Abe Rice, another Star City
youth, who was thought to be an homes
; fellow, fell in with the gang and met h:
fate. There were two offenses charged
against the trio in the trial which resulted
in their conviction. One was the murder o
Farenbangh, young German whom they
had robbed on the Wildcat, and the oihe
for the murder of Mr.. Rose, father of th'
; late Captain George Rose, and setting fir
to his warehouse. Mr.. Rose was an En-
glishman some 90 years of age, and an es
; timable gentleman. He was a widowel
i and occupied rooms at his warehouse
y which stood at the foot of South street.
One dark night the building was burned t
the ground, and Mr.. Rose was consumed il
The flames. Stocking and his men had mur
dered him and fred the warehouse to Gov
er up their crime. Captain George Ros
. at that time was boarding at the Brandt
House, and, rushing down the street to tn
great funeral pyre of his father, attempte
to throw himself into the flames, but wa
!. rescued by resolute men.
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Tuesday, February %, 1877,

On the premises, in the town of New Reading
in said county, all the personal effects of said
II. c. McCuskey, assigned to me for the benefit
consisting of all articles usually kept in a coun
try store; also the contents of shoe shop con-
sisting in part of ten sides of upper leather and
other findings and complete set of shoemaker's
tools, No. l set of blacksmith tools, about 800
lbs good iron, lot of carriage bolts, new
wheelbarrow, lot of new spokes, hubs, wagon
axles and tongues, lot of brick, head of horses,
2 sets of double harness, stoves and piping,
new farm wagon, good express wagon, about
800 feet of poplar, hickory and oak lumber, II
barrels of vinegar, hog, and great many ar
ticles not herein mentioned.
credit of six months will be given on all
sums over three dollars, purchaser givirg ap-
proved security. All sums of three dollars and
under, the cash in hand will be required.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock A. NJ. of said
day, and continue from day to day until all is
sold or offered for sale. Il. M. BARR,
Assignee of II. c. McCuskey.
Feb. 2, 1877. 43w4
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CONsUMPTIONs TAKE NOTICE!

Every moment of delay makes your
cure more hopeless, and much depends
on the judicious choice of remedy
The amount of testimony in favor of
DIR. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup as cure
for Consumption, far exceeds all that
can be brought to support the preten-
sions of any other medicine. See DR..
Schenck's Almanac, containing the GER
ti6cates of many persons of the highest
respectability, who have been restored to
health, after being pronounced incura-
BILE by physicians of acknowledged abil-
ity. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup alone
has cured many, as these evidences will
show; but the cure is often promoted by
the employment of two other remedies
which DR.. Schenck provides for the
purpose. These additional remedies
are Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and
Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of
these medicines, according to directions,
DR.. Schenck certifies that most any case
of consumption may be cured.
DIR. Schenck is professionally at his
principal office. corner Sixth and Arch
Sts., Philadelphia, every Monday. where
all letters for advice must be addressed.
43.
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lR5555G Collins V0ltaic Plaster
CURES PAINS AND ACHES.

1t equalizes the Circulation,
1t subdues Inhammatory Action.
i cures Ruptures and Strains.
1t removes Pain and Soreness.
1t cures Kidkey Complaint.
1t strengthens the Muscles.
1t cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
It Relaxes Stiffened Cords.
1t cures Nervous Shocks
1t is invaluable in Paralysis.
1t cures Inflammation of the Liver.
1t removes Nervous Pains.
1t cures Spinal Weakness.
1t is Grateful and Soothing.
1t curec Epilepsy OF Fits.
1t is Safe, Reliable, and Economical.
1t is prescribed by Physicians.
1t is indorsed by Electricians.
Sold by all druggists for 25 cents
sent on receipt of 25 cents for one, 81 .25
for six, or 1925 for twelve. carefully
wrapped, and warranted perfect by
WEEKS & POTTER, Proprietors,
Boston, Mass.
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AsSiguee's Sale.

DY VIRTUE of an order to me directed by
ID the Probate Court of Perry county, Ohio,
the undersigned, Assignee of II. C. McCuskey
will sell at hubble sale on
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SUFFOLK, IS. Feb. %, 1875.
Then personally appeared the said
George F. Dinsmore and made oath that
the foregoing statement by him subscrih-
ed is true. Before me,
SETH J. THOMAS.
Justice of the Peace.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-28
JAMES NJ. WATSON,
Sergeant Signal Service. u, 8. A

The City OF Alton yesterday had big
trip for the Ohio and st. Louis. She rex
shipped her Ohio freight here putting
of $40 barrels molasses, 81 hhds. sugar,
1872 bbls. rice, 80 bills. rasin, and having
277 bbls. molasses, 70 hhds. sugar and
80 horses, Z csmels, / sacred bull end II
wagons for st. Louis.
The Future City with a large cargo
OF bulk grain passed south. The Robert
Mitchell arrived wanting 200 tons to fill
out. and made liberal additions. The Ste
Genevieve from St. Louis had a rather
light Cargo Tor Memphis. Captain Geo.
Gilmore and family returned from New
Orleans on the City of Alton. The Cap
tain Is much improved In health.
A new boat named the Old Aunt Sally
built by Harry Lewis at Perryville. Ar
kansas. is ready tor work at Little Rock.
The f. D. Stanard is due to-day for
New Orleans.
The Capitol City is due for Vicksburg
The Jno. Dlppold, with empty barges,
passed up the Ohio.
The JnO. B. Maude brought $40 bales
cotton for the east yesterday.
Pilot Mike Kelly was in the city yester-
day.
Pilot Billy Phillips is here for few
days visiting friends.
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Am I TOO Late?

Not while there is lite lett. The weary
pilgrims heart is gladdened as he comes
In view OF the deserts oasis, forgettul Of
his past sufteriugs from the burning sand,
and thirst. The mariners heart bounds
with Joy as he sees his native shore alter
months of exposure, and the remaining
duties he has to perform on board ere
his foot presses again his native soil are
done with an alaerity attestlve OF his in
ward rejoicing. So there is hope for you,
poor sufferer, in rebuilding your onfeeb-
led constitution. The daily use OF q Ger.
tain well known remedy will increase
the appetite, assist the secretiOns and ex-
cretions, promote natural rest, and bring
the bloom of health once more to your
emaciated cheeks. That valuable remedy
Ia the Home Stomach Bitters.
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General Debility,

Vital weakness or depression: a weak
exhausted feeling, no energy or courage;
the result OF mental over-work, indis-
cretions or excuses, or some drain on the
system, is always cured by Humphreys
Homeopathic Specific No. %. 1t tones
up and invigorates the system, imparts
strength and energy-stops the drain and
rejuvenatcs the entire man. Been used
twenty years with perfect success by
thousands. Sold by dealers. Price 81
per single vial, or S. per package Of five
walls and 80 vial Of powder. Sent by
mail on receipt of price. Address
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine
Company. 100 Fulton street N. Y.
x-iulyl3-d&w
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NOurishing Blood.

The blood imparts to the body the ele-
ments which are essential to Ito existence.
When these are insufficiently supplied, its
energies begin to flag, there 10 q loss Of
heSh, the muscles grow fiAccid, the refsc-
tive powers lose vigor-eyery function Is
disturb ed, every ogAn weakened. Under
these circumstances, 1t 10 obvious that the
cons .itution must soon give way unless the
vital fluid Is enriched. To accomplish
this object, recourse should be had without
delay to that grand fertilizer OF the blood,
Hostster's Stomach Bitters, which pro-
notes assimilation Of the food and 10 the
means ofrendering the circulation rich and
active. The good effects OF the great tonic
are speedy apparent in gain of bodily
vigor and mental energy. A regular &C.
ton Of the vsriouSogans also results from
its use, the good work Of bodily reform
goes rapidly on, and eventually health 10
established UPON q sure basis. 80
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A Gentle Hint,

In our style OF climate, with Its sudden
nbansos OF temperntnre-rain, wind and
sunshine often intermingle in single
day-it IS no wonder that our children.
friends and relatives are so frequently
taken from US by neglected colds. half the
deaths resulting directly from this cause.
A bottle OF Boschee's German Syrup kept
about your home for immediate use will
prevent serious sickness, q large Doctors
bill, and perhaps death, by the use of
three or four doses. For curing Con-
sumption, Hemorrhages, Pneumonia,
Severe Coughs, Group, or any disease Of
the Throat or Lungs, Its success Is simply
wonderful, as your druggist will tell you
German Syrup Is now sold In every town
and village on this continent Sample
bottles for trial, l0c.; regular size, Zoe.
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Rnnde Escaped From JAN

Yesterday morning the jailer noticed
q hole in Rande's cell, aud on inyestiga.
ting he found, Rande had made his es.
cape to the Original Penny store, "76"
Ohio Levee, to see Walt Wrlght's new
wagon which was loaded with 8 cent
oysters, 2 cent matches, 10 cent sugar,
y cent soap and lot OF other goods sold
cheaper than any other Louise in the city
can sell. Walt, on top of the goods, was
delivering and taking orders for other
goods 10 be delivered promptly. He will
furnish you with his postal cards free, so
you will save time and trouble by order,
Ing your goods from him.
ORIGINAL PENNY STORE.
Dec. 27>5t rs Ohio Levee.
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CAik5, Ills. THURSDAY EvksiyG, !
Dec. p, 1877. !
The warm soft weather OF the last four
or dive weeks has had a most depressing
eject on business, not only here but In all
parts Of tie country. The roads have
been aud are in the wo,st possible condi>
lion, aud the movement Of grain and
iarm products Is impossible. Beside, the
warm weather has rendered the trade in
feed stufis very light from the fact that
very little food tor stock is required. The
weather here continues wet and gloomy,
though there are Indications OF change
for the better.
All In all business has been consider.
ably retarded and transactions In flour.
hay, corn and oats have not been near as
large as II we have had had good weather.
However, this condition Of affairs does
not apply to Cairo only, but is general
throughout the west.
Tine rivers are rising, and boats are
running In all directions.
RATES OF FREIGHT TO NEW ORLEANS AND
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1877-12-28

santa clans aud His SNOW House.
The children Of the Episcopal Sunday
School will celebrate holy innocent's
day, Friday, Dec. 2sth, by a Christmas
play, entitled "Santa Claus and his Snow
House," at Turner Hall, at Z o'clock p.
%. Christmas carols, a visit from Santa
Claus ard his dwarfs and the Fairy
Queen, and bountltul refreshments for the
little folks, will make the evening joy,
GUS one. Refreshments will be served to
those desiring them, outside Of the
school, and q cordial welcome given to
all. Admission 10 cents. l8>d,d
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Safe-Speedy-Sure,

The rapidity and certainty which DIR.
Morris Syrup Of Tar, Wild Cherry and
Horehound cures diseases Of the respira-
DRY Organs and Its reliability as o remedy
for consumption long ago secured for 1t
foremost rank among medicines Of its class.
IL Is in fact THE recognized specific for
throat and bronchial disorders. lt prompt
ly checks cough, no matter of how long
standing, and affords great relief in case
OF asthma. 1t should NOT be mistaken for
mere palllation, since It not only afford
immediate relief. but also removes all
traces OF the malady. 1t Is a specific Tor
Group. Trial sizs 10 cents. Large Size So
cents and the dollar.
SOLD BY BARCLAY BROS.
Also Agents for Plof. Parker's Pleasant
Worm Syrup, which never fails, Pleas.
ant to take, and requires no physic.
Price 20 cents.
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Seventeenth ANNUAL BALL.

The Hibernian Fire Co. NOD will give
GRAND BALL AND SUPPER
Oh New Years Eve, Dec. 3lst at
S.heels Hall. The proceeds will he APP
oiled To the building OF our New Engine
House. The committee are making such
arrangement rs will insure pleasant and
agreeable evenings entertainment. The
public IL invited. Tickets VI.
COMMITTEE;
A. SUSANNA. Ed. DLzoSIA.
P.J.1HlsfLEwOoD w. II. STONER.
NJ. j. tIowLEY.
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The New JcweIry Store,

We call the attention OF our readers to
tho local notices in oul columns Of Holi.
day Goods for sale at the new jewelry
store VI B. Buder & Bro, It ll6 Com
merclal avenue, In Winters block, Our
readers will lind everything here new, at
trsctive and useful, and we take pleasure
In commencing the stock AMI the pro.
prietors. The boys deserve success, sad
hupe no one will pass them BY. They will
sell goods as cheap "a anybody. andordsrs
for anything desired thea they may not
happen to have On hand. Try tho new
Iewelry store. l2A.o
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Home Again.

Ed. BraxtOn has returned to his old
stand in the Reiser building, where he is
better prepared than ever TO accommo-
late his patrons and the public who
may favor him with call. He has gone
to considerable expense In fitting up a
couple of nicely furnished rooms, which
ne has provided with all the latest I'm
proyements and conveniences. He EN-
ploys only first class workmen and those
who palr0nize him will have their wants
attended to IN style and will receive
courteous treatment.
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