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The Saltness of the Sea.

The proportion of salt in the ocean is
generally about or per cent, though
il varies in different seas and in the same
sea at different seasons and at various
depths. The Atlantic ocean is more
saline than the Pacific; the Antarctic
than the Arctic. The safest part of the
Pacific is in latitude % deg. N. and II
deg. 8. of the equator. The least saline
water is in the polar seas, where the
polar ice freshens the water. The sur
face is often less salt than the deeper
parts of the sea, owing to the flowing
into the ocean of large quantities of
fresh water from rivers. Deep seas are
generally more saline than those that
are shallow, and inland seas than the
ocean, but this depends or the proper
ton that the river water, flowing into
sea, bears to the evaporation from its
surface, and also partly to the influx of
salt water. The Mediterranean, for ex-
ample, in its deeper parts is much more
salt than the open sea, but the Baltic
much less so.-Nea0 York Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
The Prodigal.

Inhsriton Of vast wealth are proverbixlly
spendthrifts. The golden ore " dug from the
mine. refined and coined by the labor Of other
hands and the sweat Of other brows. Like
children playing with An expensive toy. they
can form no Just estimate Of its value. When
ths'donor weighed 1t, he cast into the balance
30 many days Of unrsmitting and fatiguing
toll, 30 many anxious and sleeplsss nights. so
much self donial, and 20 much care. But the
inheritor into his balance throws only-pless-
ure. The one values IL by what 1t cost him,
the other for what IL VIII purchase Like the
prodigh In the Scripture parable he thought
Iessly expends II to crafty the caprice and
drawings Of his nature. Then comes the last
scene-the misery, tho remorse, and tho long
and wearisome journey back TO tho home OF
frugal industry. But there are other prodi-
gals. On her favoritee our courteous parent,
Nature, has lavished her richest treasure
health. But the prodigal vaiues 1t lightly, for
1t In riotous living. Present pleasure obscures
future want Soon the curtain rises on the
last scene. We see him helpless, impover-
ished-the rich treasures OF body and miGd all
lost-in misery and despair. Remorseful
Conscience holds up TO him the mirror of
memory. In his own reckless folly he per-
ceives the cause of his present pain. He re.
solves TO return. The journey is long and
tedious, but, II he perseveringly follows the
right road, he will at length see the haven of
his hopes in the distance. and Nature, seeing
her invalid child afar of, will come out TO meet
him, and receive him back with love and bless
ing. To find the right road homeward, the
suffering prodigal should read 1.-The People
Common Sense Medical Adviser Therein it
indicated and its miestones all numbered.
Read it Price 81 so postage prepaid). Ad-
dress the author and Publisher, T. V. Pierce,
NJ. D., Buffalo. y. Y.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
THE BENGAL STORM WAVE.


EHH SIR Richard Temple. 8IaatI
NINNt From the Gazette Of IndtA~l tlN
In an area of some 8, 600 square miles,
outof !, 062, 600 persons suddenly thrown
into more or less Of danger, 215, 900
must have persisted. This, of course, is
only an estimate; the exact number can.
not be known yet awhile, perhaps never
will be known. We found IN some vii
lagos 80 per cent. of the inhabitants lost,
in others 80 per cent, in some even 70
per cent. There was o severe cyclone
In the Bay of Bengal on the night OF
the 31st of October. But ii was not the
wind which proved 80 destructive,
though that was bad enough it was the
storm wave, sweeping along to height
of from ten to twenty feet, according to
different localities in some places,
where it met with any ress-
tance, it mounted even higher than
that. In the evening the weather was a
little windy and hszy, and had been
somewhat hot the people, million or
whereabouts of solils, retired 10 rest, ap-
pretending nothing. But before IL
o'clock the wind suddenly freshened,
and about midnight there arose cry
VI Lie WuVSE 10 O1 ub, buQ u kIcdt
wave burst over the country several feet
high; it was followed by another wave,
and again by third, all three rushing
rapidly southwark, the air and wind be-
ing chilly cold.
The people we're thus caught up be-
fore they had time even to climb on to
their roofs, and were lifted to the sur
face of the water, together with the
beams and matches of their cottages.
When. the storm burst there was an
abundant rice crop, which is much be-
yond the needs of local consumption, and
affords quantities (measured by thou
sands of tons annually for expectation to
distant districts. A part is lost, that in
which the plant had not advanced be-
yond the stage of towering, and part
is safe still, that in which the grain had
formed or begun to form. If even one
third is saved that would suffice for the
population now on the land.
The wealth lost was almost entirely
agricultural-crops or cattle. To this,
however, there is one noticeable excep
ton, namely, Dowlutkhan, rich trad
ing town, clean destroyed, with loss OF
miscellaneous property and valuable
records. 1t had 5000 inhabitants, one
fourth of whom persisted and perhaps
more.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
The South American Revolution.

Intelligence comes from Panama of a
bloody battle fought at Galte, Ecuador,
on the 18th ult., between the constitu-
tional army, $500 strong, under Gen.
Aparicio, and the revolutionary forces
under Gems. Urbina and Veinternilla,
which lasted about three hours, and
ended in the complete rout of the for
mer and the capture of their command
er-in-chief, Gen. Aparicio. 1t was a
hard-fought encounter. Both sides be-
haved bravely, losing altogether about
400 killed and much larger number
wounded. When the news of the dis
aster reached Quito, President Borrero
left the palace and took refuge, it is
said, at the Colombian Legation, while
the citizens pronounced in favor of the
revolution. The war was believed
to be drawing to O close.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
Legislative Proceedings.

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 17.-SENATE.-The Senate
passed the concurrent resolution Of the House
thorizing and directing the Committee on Uni
versity OF both Senate and House to proceed TO
thorough and exhaustive investigation of an admit
ted defacation OF the funds Of the State Univer-
sity, and Of all matters connected Herewith.
Senate bill No. 8, entitled bill TO amend section
OF act No. 50 Of the session laws of 1879 entitled
An act to provide for the incorporation OF mutual
fire insurance companies, and defining their powers
and dusies, and to repeal chapter 81 of the COM
piled laws OF 1871, and also act No. "a Of the
laws OF 1871. was read third time and passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Shoemaker, the vote was
reconsidered and the bill was recommit-
ted to the Committee on Insurance..
Senate bill No. 0, being bill TO facilitate the
ganzation OF cooperative and mutual bene At ASSOC
Citations within this State, was read third time and
passed, and ordered TO take immediate effect -.
Senate bill No. 8, entitled A bill TO facilitate the
collection of promssory notes. bills Of exchange,
and other negotiable instruments" read third
time and passed.
HousE.-Nothing important except the resou-
ton TO investigate ID. J. Evans, which was taken
mp, and, after debate, was postponed.
JorsT sEssIoS.-M noon tie two houses met in
joint convention for the election of United States
Senator, the Republicans voting solid for Mr.. Fer
ry, the Democrats solid for Judge May.
THURSDAY Jan. 18.-SENATE.-The Senate
passed three bills during the day-for the publica-
ton in pamphlet form OF the Door laws regulating
conveyance and cancelipg Of mortgages, and defin-
ing the powers Of officers selling real estate under
decree Of the court Of equity.
HoUsE.-During the morning this body got into
a discussion, while in committee OF the whole.
about married women and children In the af-
ternoon session the resolution 70 investigate the
Trespass Ageut was discussed and passed. b. The
speaker also laid before the House a letter from
said agent, counting and demanding a committee
of investigation
FRIDAY, Jan. 19.-SENATE.-The Senate held
a brief session, and transacted little business
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
POpularfty.

The popularity Of Messrs. James =. Kirk
Co.'s soaps, manufactured in Chicago, is
shown by the unprecedented sale which their
goods have reached during the year 1876. This
by far Is the largest soap manufacturing con-
Germ in the United States, producing aud sell
ing in all parts Of this country, from the Red
River Of the North to New Orleans, and from
Portland, Me- to San Francisco $4,000, 900
pounds annually. No se-called greases enter
into these soaps. Only pure refined tallow and
vegetable oils are used, containing no adult
teration. Fair and square weights always re-
liable. This is why their soaps are 30 popular
with all good and economical housekeepers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

On the death of one of England
most eminent physicians, all his effects were
sold by auction, and among other things was a
sealed packet, marked advice TO Physicians, y
which brought great price. The purchaser on
opening the packet. read as follows: Keep
the head COOL the bowels open, and the feet
warm" IL physic is necessary, use Parsons
Purgatioe Pills they are the most scientific
ally prepared pill that has appeared in the last
hundred years.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

HENRY BEReH has secured the con-
viction of 872 inhumans, relieved and
provided medical attention for 1902
horses and mules, and put 1854 animals
out of misery, all in New York city, dur
ing the year just past.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
HArcH's UNIVERSAL COUCH Strip has

HATCH's UNIVERSAL COUGH Strip has
been in use Is years, and has always been
warranted to cure, and Is now sold by over
5000 druggists, who say they seldom have a
cans in the country prescribe it as the best
remedy for coughs, colds and GROUP within
their knowledge Pleasant TO take, sure TO
cure, and should be sold by all druggists. It
should be in every family, especially those
with croupy children. Try it and you will
always keep il. Two szes-5O cents and
s1e0. Put up by d. W. Hatch q Co., James,
town N Y
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
Coon ADvICE.-If there

Coon ADvIcE.-If there is any of our
readers who doubt the wonderful curative
effecte of Durang's Rheumatic Remedy, let
them write TO any prominent person In WASH
ington city, where il Ia manufactured, and they
will learn that IL will do even more than is
claimed for ii. Sold by all retail druggists, and
at wholesale In al large cities. Prico S1.00.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

You SAY CONSUMPTION cannot be cured.
1t can, by Thu, new principle, new way, DR.. j,
ii. McLean's Cough and Lung Healing Giob-
ules. The healing gas generated when suck
ing them being inhaled, stops tubercular irrita-
Consumption or any disease, Throat or Lung
Trial Boxes, by mail, rs cts DR.. j. III. Nc
Leans Office, 314 Chestnut, st. Louis Mo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
For Throat Diseases

And affections of the chest, "Bro,ons Bron-
chial Troches" are OF value. For Coughs,
Irritation of the Throat, caused by cold, or
Unusual Exertion of the vocal organs, in
speaking in public, or singing, they produce
beneficial results.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
The GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL, New

The GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL, New
YoRK, has reduced prices to suit the times.
The traveller can now stop at frst.class
hotel for $3.50 to So per day. This is the
largest hotel in the city, and Mr.. Powers has
taken the proper step to keep it full. We rec
ommend the travelling public to give the Grand
Central q trial.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD at this
season should take DR.. ]. H. McLoan's
Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier, be-
cause 1t purifes and enriches the blood, gives
vigor, strength and vitality to the whole body
and system. DIR. J. ii. McLean's Office, 314
Chestnut, st. Louis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

We received very pleasant letter of
thanks from our old friend Kendall, since his
return home, for a bottle of Johnsons Ano-
dyrae Lininsent which we gave him. and which
he says has entirely cured him Of the trouble
some and dangerous cough he had when here.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

CATARRH, unless checked in the early
stages, leads to dangerous diseases Of the
throat and lungs. Taken when the symptoms
first appear, Sanford's Radical Cure for Ca
tarrh is instantly effective
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

THERE can be no mistake about il,
" Matchless I" plug tobacco takes the lead. Old
fine-cut chewers say it gives better satisfaction
and is cheaper than fine cut. You cannot be
imposed upon, as each plug has the words
"Matchless p. T. Co" on wooden tag. Try
it once and you will always chew it. Manu-
featured by the Pioneer Tobacco Company
New York.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26
Militia Force of the United States.

Abstract of the militia force of the
United States organized and morgan
ized), according to the latest returns re-
ceived at the Office Of the Adjutant Gen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

VEGETABLE Pulmonary Balsam the great new
England cure for coughs. colds and consump-
ton. Cutler, Bros.& Co. A. Boston, only genuine.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

WiIbor,s Cod Liver Oil md Lime.-Persons
who have been taking God Liver Oil will be pleased 10
learn DR. Wbor has succeeded from directions OF
several professional gentlemen, in combining the pure
oil and lime in such that Is pleasant To the
taste aud its effects lung complaints truly wonder
full Very many persons whose cases were pronounced
hopeless, and who had taken the clear oil for long
time without marked effect have been entirely cured by
using this preparation BE sure and get tho genuine
Manufac only by A. b. WILBOR Chemist, Boston
Sold by all druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-01-26

PATENTEEs and inventors should read adj
vertisement OF Edison Bros. in another column.
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Has quickly taken n high .plnce among agricultural
jounals-Nf Tribune We have considered IL among
the West -Irdctcd Farmer, PHILADELPHIA. Our Kansas
friends should feel much pride in the high character and
sterling worth of their State agricultural approximation
al Live Sock Journal. cheertuly credit IL with
being of the best edited of Western agricultural
exchanges Spirit or The Times. New York.
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T Asst WEEK every one rend what the
IL Swiss Commissioners, NJ Fnvre-Perret,
Ind TO say about American Watches. This
live Price-1.i-t of Mailman Watches, which,
Is sent free TO all readers Of TINS paper~
New York.
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Grand aggregate. ,sG5 2,S75, 400
No returns have been received from
Delaware, West Virginia, North Caro-
lima, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Ten
nessee, Indiana, Nevada and Oregon.
no enrolment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
ASHES AND GARBAGE.
POSED OF IN MANCHESTER, ESGL,ND-A
HINT FOR NEW YORK.

HOW THE swEEPINGs AND REFUSE ARE DIS
POSED OF IN MANCHESTER, ESGL,SD-A
HINT FOR NEW YORK.
From Chambers Journal
AZ Manchester tho health committee collect the
crementious matters aud other house refuse IN prop
crly constructed vans, which cicanscd alter each
journey 10 tho yard the outskirts There tho wnoic
mass Is sorted, and what that sorting Involves may be
judged Of from tho fact that the quantity collected
paper, ton; rags, tons; dead dogs cats, rats
guinea pigs and other animals to0s; stable manure
II ons meat TINS ana old tin and iron, So tons refuse
from slaughter houses and fish shops, 60 tons; broken
pots bottles and gla so tons; vegetable refuse
door mats table covers, noorcoths and old straw
400 tons" In communication To the Scientific and
Mechanical Society oil Manchester, from tho proceed
inss OF which these particulars are taken 10 iur, her
stated that mot only is patent manure produced but
dsin;ccting powder, mortar, iuel and otncr use u
commodities all IRON the vilost refuse and another
matter Tor wonder that oil this abominablc stun Is
worked up with ltto offensive smell arising from
II In addition TO these works, there workshops
harness. aud other requisite appliances Tor dealing
with the new system ot treating town refuse" No
coal Is bought; tho cindcrs brought In furnish fuel
enough Tor all The iurEaccs and heating apparatus and
Tor the "destructOrs, in which the absolute refuse
winch was formerly piled huge heaps different
parts OF the city, Is burned harmessness while tho
heat Is communicated 10 naighbOring ''concrcor"
"The spent fuel" wo are told, lis carted 10 tho
mills and rs there converted into nortar-a mortar
TOO, oil the best descr pon. tho samples OF BRICK
work butt with II abundantly testify some OF the
most offensive refuse IS passed through the 'scarbon
izcrs' and is resolved into perfectly harmless
teriaL" From all this we learn that tho art oi keeping
Town thoroughly clean may be made To occupy high
place among the useful arts.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21

THE GRAND SERENADE.
contributions IN MONEY AND MATERIAL ROLL
ING IN FROM ALL QuARTEns.-LETTERs FROM

Contributions IN MONEY AND MATERIAL ROLL
ING IN FROM ALL QuARTERs.-LErrERs FROM
THE PEOPLE.
The proposed sercnadc TO the Police Commissioners
Is beginning to enthusiastic support from tho
public. Below the reader with Gnd several letters
couchcd In very practical language which show how
anxious the writors for the OF the move
mcnL These will doubtless be followed by many
others, and all tho money DO supplied for the expenses
LEATHER MEDALS.
To ED,roR Tug HERALD:-
Enclosed are Two the proposed sercnado to
the Police Commissioners aud the Street Cleaning Blu
roau officials. Why not also awe each nrc
leather modal Tor his distinguished servccs2 GO IT.
nR0oM HANDLE.
To rHE EDITOR or THE HgHALD:-
Allow mo 10 intrust TO your caro- for presentation TO
tho Street Cleaning Board 5crcnadc Committee old
broom. Tho handle will make good music II vigorously
used on tin pan tuned TO q sharp. SLAP BANG.
To THE EDITOR HgRALD:-
send you herewith m old telescope tube. II some
handy fellow will put mouthpiece on II an inslru.
mont OF inmonso power be made for tho scrcnade
10 Jupiter Smith and ns satellites STAR SPUriER.
srEcIE.
TO Tux EpIroR or THE HERALD
My contribution toward tho expenses OF sercnado
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
MISS DICKINSON AND THE CRITICS

AN APPEAL FOR CRITICAL ToLEnATioN.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
II has seemed TO me as TO others who saw s.The
Crown OF ThorDs," with Miss Anna Dickinson in
the character OF Ammo Boeyn that both tho play and
the actress TOO harshly criticised by the New
York pross Tho ability OF Miss Dickinson as lecturer
has boon long acknowledged and her carnetsncss and
cloqucncc gained her many admirers In all parts tho
United States In tho antslavery sho did great
service, we'll In the labor reform. Surely,
when a woman thus gifted chooses a field
OF work she should not be discouraged at tho outset
but should DO heartily supported by tho public Some
OF tho critics appear to have forgotten that Miss Dck-
nson has boon tho stage for less than year, aud
"A Crown OF Thorns' Is her nrst dramatic work.
There are very fcw women who could write play and
perform Is chief part with any at oil,
and yet most OF the critics make no al
lownnce for this lack OF theatrical experience
She certainly has high aim and strives hard to
attain IT, In criticisng tho performance of Anne
BocYn this should be taken into account Besides In
several passages OF the play she acted very WELL and
her soloques we'll delivered Little notice was
taken Of these merits, and sho criticised ms a
beginner but n acting had been her particular oc-
cupa,ion for years. Is this justice to lady who Is
respected universally. and who has shown
In other walks OF life so much intclli.
gcnce? / ADM; that sho has faults, but as thoy
tho results OF incxreriencc, may they not be
rccted with moro dramatic practiccg A good critic
should point out the merits OF performer well as
the errors but this done with Miss Dickinson
and, believing that they are shared by many Others
trust That these lines may IND in the columns OF
your valuable paper. Respectfully, c. II. B.
NEW York April 20. 1871
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-21
BANK TAXATION.

LECTURE BEFORE THE LIBERAL CLUB BY MR.
scHoucKERs.
A largo audience assembled last night in tho rooms
OF the Liberal Club Eighth street. to hear lecture by
Mr. j. W. schouckcrs on the subject Of bank taxation
rhc lecturer who is the borrapncr OF tho late Chief
Justice Chase and resident OF Philadelphia said that
tho national banks trying TO rid themselves OF
federal taxation by systematic efforts to procure par
tia legislation In their own behalf They want TO get
control OF the countrys paper currency and then
take unjusdabc advantage OF the situation created
by Their joint cupidity Tho public debt
must be faithfully paid and the banks cannot be
cuscd from furnishing their quotas. Tho banks be-
lievc that the Treasury DO very well without tho
collected from them, but from 1873 until few
weeks ago the entire reduction Of the nato na debt
amounted TO only $50 0Oc.000 National banks had
been able TO pay s43 600 Of dividends besides GOV.
oring losses In bad debts to the OF
$20.U GOO. Tho aggregate OF national banks is
$500. 00O 900, and the loss by bad debts sums up 10
four per cent OF this, yet they give argc dividends 10
Their stockholders but still declare themselves unaoo
pay federal In 1870 the aggregate capital OF
tho Republic WINS set down ut 500 00O 600 600 but in
1875, when tho national wealth had been reduced by
shrinkage and Otherwise TO not more than
So U00, oOo tho ratio OF taxation was about Ave per
cent and now, when these figures have been further
brought down TO perhaps 500 900 900 0O0 present
alton Is equal to about four cent, while the nstona
banks pay only three and a hall per cent Nowith.
standing the general depreciation OF tho property, bank
Ing interests are at present worth twcnty.onc per
cent, relatively, moro than they In 1874. Tho
undesirable connection between tho national banks
and the federal government gives the former OK.
ccptionaliy favorable Standing IN tho market THIS
connection should DO severed forthwith, and
tho government should Issue It's own gold
notes. that would DO worth their par
value everywhere, and DO receivable for
support the state, but II thoy do, II rope docs
man who has been hanged. Two things Principally
call deposits and the other the granting OF call
loans BY the banks