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The New York herald., 1878-03-10
j.. d. FARRELL'S

undoubted credit and responsibility give him rare advan
tage the enable him to aford to tho pubtc
pay for goods by instalments facilities which overy
dealer offer His old stock disposed OF at tho
c OF the last instead OF being transferred 10
other where its defects would be less apparent Its
inferOrity less evident its less obvious lie has
sliding scale prices accom- different classes,
any expedients make old goods look His
tati0n for in locality Is sufficient guarwn-
toe that he has not outived mis- popuary and his COM
capital affords the best
ths undenlabe ability compete successfully with any
house In tho
FURNITURE CARPET.
OILCLOTH, BEDDING, &C.,
He has moreover tho advantage Of dealing witt
whose proximity forbds the cessity
of Of delay in filing the
who require special articles at
else time. In short,
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

:: T $ ! + +. I.
FRESH STOCK.
JAMES >. ooocAN BRO:
On MONDAY. March 4.
stores ias lbs and l25s Bowcry cor
Grand with complete limo of ParOr, Chamber
Library and Dining Room
FURNITURE.
of our other reliable manufacturers A carefully
selected stock Of i'm ported and domestic
4 \ +. F.. F. + I. T $.
OF oil grades including Tapestry Brussels Wilton
Moquette and Administer ingrain all wool. hroe
ply cotton chains, hemp, rag and list Carpets
RUGS.
MATING.
OTLCLOTHs. &C..
and everything in the line OF Household Goods
In order the Of Wholesale well
retail trade of both pur-
chased Robert G. Gregg all the
right and interest they buildings i2s
1853 Bowsry of Grand St.. where
pos to establish for the sale Furniture Carpets
Bedding on the
WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INsTALMLNT PLAN,
house whose reliability will unquostoned by any;
house will tho purchasers Of household goods
what A. T. Stewards has the dry goods trade;
where propose doing business the strict busi
ness principles marked the lead
ing representative instamen Mt house of Now York.
We shall have but price for all goods; ad
vantage will be allowed to be taken OF any who
may ignorant of goods there shall be
specified tmo bill paid the payments will
po DIVIDED suit purchaser In parties should
become so situated that they their
they will be granted until such time they
we never had nor sh. have to .euing parties
goods through their inability to meet their obligations
VII" come to make purchases viii be nrnished eopsts
illustrated catalogue Of all goods with the prices marked
thereon thus pro'mE ". ~ -. @ % , M a. 10. 49, ~
quantities and paid for invariably with cash CAP
ital.
We have no paltners none to divide tho profits with
has been MARKED and to some
that good unchartable nobodes would have the
hub c to undarst otherwise. As there have been
stances where small dealers have taken advantage of
have brought the iEstament business
into drepuc in the eyes OF We propose TO establish
house that will be above oil such petty actions. house
the business standard OF perfection
heretofore been known, ami Is capable OF
being accomplished other than house OF our means
Our facilities all others such that COM
pete with We therefore, think the public
themselves against all petty they might incur
Ly purch sng small dealers All be furnished with
ali the goods they require thus avoiding
len Of time thty-six, ortysix hiityx months
any specified We will parties all the time
they require
We Lave those intenson located At 123 125 and
125l BOWEkY. OF Grand where to deal
fairly and honorably with every Hoping Tie public
will aid In carrying this change,
the confidence In us In the future
they the past beg to remain respectfully
The New York herald., 1878-03-10
L. D. FARRELL

is situated that he commend the best goods Ut the
notice and the liberal terms and a.
ford to sell them which deaiers
make without suffering serious embarrassments incur
His sincerity the best
surety offer for his ability comply with hs strict
CONNIE rcial engagements.
any bossting firm sell goods Mt low prices and at
90 months credit f. D. FARRELL certainly afford to
sell goods expire the Centen-
nial.
r. u. FARRELL,,
rs Bowery, oar Canal ct.
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FORTY PER CENT BELOW

safes and such modal will
of class of
Having Of all his old stock he nvth-
ing 10 offer his customers but
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

A PRIVATE FAMILY DECLINING HOUSEKEEPING
n will soil all their elegant Furniture At less than half
cost arlor suits In crimson satin, with silver
pnes tve Queen Anne. s6OO tor $I75; do 800;
Suits reps 500 $25 Bronxcs, Paintings, stanary,
xy . bedroom sets Dressing Gases. Bedsteads, WASH
stands &c from $40 to s1OO fine cucd hair Mattresses.
from x TO xi7 Library and Dining Furniture; also
nncemt wood Panotorte stcnway Sons 500 Call
or Monday private residence i20 Wcss 23d st.,
near 9Th av
The New York herald., 1878-03-10

Al WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PAYMENTS
AL. Furniture
Great reduction in prices Of
Carpets
Bedding
and Oilcloths
W. GUINEVAN'S.
6SS Sth av., near 43d St.
Read price listi
Parlor Suits ................ $50 90
Walnut Chamber Suits % 0g
Ena iIed Chamber
Walnut Chamber Suits arbe top. 30 90
Enameled Chamber suits arbe top II %
Dressing 6j UC
Dressing suits, eed. 30 90
Walnut Dressing Cases % %
Walnut Bure aus Observation-Disclosures. lS OF
Walnut Bureaus with glass 12DC
Walnut Wnshstand. ,.....,....... go
Walnut Bedstead Observation-Disclosures. 50
Sofa Beds IL UD
Lounge BEDS 500
Walnut Extension Tables. best. ............... TOO
Leaf Tables -. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Dining Chairs. Is
Cane seRt Chairs .................
Wood scat Chairs IS
Paror Suits made to order. Il
Rene mber the aud number,
w. GUINEvAN, 6SS 9Th av.. near 43d st.
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oo West lAth st. between 9Th and 6th avs,
are Offering special Inducements
purchasers durin the months OF March ana APRIL In
addition largo stock We nave taken the balance
the stock OF L. r. Tucker formerly Of 4 broadway COR
IL out. regardless of cost, go -.
N. B.-furniture purchased now Will DC stored without
charge until Nav I. NJ desired.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-05-23
Beautiful Things
ELLEN p. ALLERToN.

Beautiful things are those that wear
1t matters little if dark or fair
Whole souled honesty printed there.
Beautiful eyes are those that show
Like crystal panes where hearth fires
glow,
Beautiful thoughts that burn below.
Beautiful lips are those whose words
Leap from the heart like songs of birds,
Yet whose utterance prudence girds.
Beautiful hands are those that do
Work that Is earnest and brave and true,
Moment by moment the long day
through.
Beautiful feet are those that go
On kindly ministries to and fro
Down lowIiest ways, if God wills it SO.
Beautiful shoulders are those that bear
Ceaseless burdens of homely care
With patient grace and daily prayer.
Beautiful lives are those that bless
Silent rivers of happiness,
Whose hidden fountain but few may
guess.
Beautiful twilight, at set of sun,
Beautiful goal. with race well won.
Beautiful rest, with work well done.
Beautiful graves, where grasses creep,
Where brown leaves fall, where drifts
lie deep
Over worn-out hands-oh. beautiful
sleep!
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-05-23
fIozi. j. III. Ackiefa.
Washington Gazette. I

Washington Gazette.
Hon. j. Ell. Acklen, who has the
honor Of being the youngest mem
Der of Congress, is by birth a lou
isianian. He graduated at Bur-
lington College. and then success
siyely at two foreign universities,
returned to America, and after two
years study of the law commenced
to practice. He represents the
Third District of his State, the
great sugar district of Louisiana,
which is largely Republican. His
remarkable success in defeating
the Republican candidate in this
district has become part of the po-
litical history of his State, and the.
rare political skill. united to the
untiring energy with which he per-
sonally managed his contest there,
won him the well-deseryed praise
of both parties. Old politicians
have predicted for him a brilliant
political future, as he unites to a
splendid education, wealth and a
truly remarkable energy and per-
severance in all that he undertakes.
Colonel Acklen is q universal
fayorite in Washington society and
in the House of Representatives,
where bis polished manners and
agreeable address have won him
many warm and appreciatiye
friends. He is always at bis post,
and nntiring, conscientious, and
faithful in his efforts, in committee
and open session of the House, to
serve his constituents and the whole
people, and to aid in promoting
the general welfare. His zeal for
bis constituents was forcihly evil
denced In his energetic and COM
prehensiye efforts in behalf of the
Calcasieu log owners, which matter
he is at present pushing to a thor
ough investigation, and in his sue
cess in obtaining the first appro-
priation ever given the Bayou La
fourche.
His labors here, aside from his
gallant fight in the contest with his
predecessor. would alone entitle
him to a denomination and cleo
ton, but in addition to these facts,
numerous letters have lately been
received from promlnentpoliticians
among his constituents that place
his reorganization and reelection
beyond question.
1t would be gratifying to see, In
the present decline of carpet-bag
rule in the South, the ranks of the
Democratic party in Congress re-
inforced by other representatives
as deserving, able, and digniGed
as Colonel Acklen.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-05-23

Some of the papers are discuss.
ing "woman7s right to swear"
Nonsense. She don't need any
privileges of that kind while
her facial muscles remain In good
working order. A woman swear ?
The ideal WHY, bless your inno-
cent quills. she can Lo0k more raspe
ing things in FIVE minutes than tho
mate of a steamboat could say Ii
three weeks.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-05-23
Death of Charles Morgan.
Galveston News, 9th inst. |

l o -
nounced the death of Charles Nor
gan, the famous steamship and
railroad man, which occurred at
New York at half-past 12 o'clock,
Mays. Mr.. Morgan is welliknown
as che pioneer in the business Of
running ocean steamers between
Texas ports and New Orleans and
New York, having sent out the first
OF the line, the Columbia, in the
year 1885. Charles Morgan was
born in the village OF Clinton, State
of Connecticut, before the close of
the last century, and went to the
city of New York, a boy Of fourteen,
to seek his fortune. He entered q
grocery store as clerk, and some
years afterwards went into busi-
ness on his own account in the
same line. Soon after he COM
menced importing fruit from the
West Indies, and to own shares in
the brigs and schooners in The
trade, and subsequently, became
sole owner of line of vessels in
the same business. He started
the first line of steamers between
New York and Charleston, s. O.,
first purchasing an interest in the
schooner David Brown and placing
her in that trade, and soon there
after building for the business. in
conjunction with other gentlemen,
the steamers VIM. Gibson, Column
bia and New York, and maintain
ing with these and others weekly
line between the two cities. In
1885, before Texas had established
her Independence, before the bat-
tie of San Jacinto had been fought
and won, and in the midst of her
war with Mexico, Mr.. Morgan be-
gan his steamship business on this
coast by sending from New Or
leans to Galveston the steamer
Columbia. From this small begin
ping his business gradually in
creased until his feet became, as
it now is, the largest and most nn-
merous on the American coast.
He was, besides, the owner of the
New Orleans and Opelousas rail-
road, connecting with his steamers
at Morgan City, and the principal
stockholder in the Texas Central
and the Indianola and Cuero rail-
roads. Mr.. Morgan was strictly
business man, undemonstrative in
his habits, and apparently unsan-
timental, but capable OF generous
actions, as well as famed for strict
integrity and fairness in all his ex-
tensiye operations, involving the
of thousands of men
and the disbursement of millions
of dollars every year. As an evil
dence of his public spirits and kindly
sympathies, may be mentioned the
fact that. before the war, he en-
dowed school in his native viii
lage with subscription of fifty
thousand dollars, which he AFTER
wards doubled. Doubtless other
acts of the kind will now be made
public, for be was not q man to
vaunt or parade his charities and
generosities. The material is not
at hand In Galveston just now for
a more complete biography Of his
life, but will doubtless be accessia
BILE In few days.
-es-------------
Some 0f tha naDars ara discuss.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-05-23
NIX'S FERRY
AND STORE,
One mile above Lake Charles on the

Calcasieu River.
The undersigned wishes to inform
thetrayeling public and Stock Drovers
That he has put his Ferry and beef pens
IN goodrepair, and is ready to accom-
m,odate all who may wish to cross with
him, with everything that is generally
required by stock men and travellers.
ne has a large safe Flat, suitable for
crossing any kind of stock; also two
Chain booms forswilnming. Pasturage
ON eaehside of the river, freeof charge.
Keeps constantly on hand fpll sup
Ply OF Groceries, Provisions and For
age. at the very lowest pricesi
ny9- tt III. p. NIX.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1878-05-23
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Smyrna times., 1878-09-25

Meeting Of the Kn County Bible Society," at FIcderca
September 10, lS7S-The meeting called to order
by the President, Hon. N. B. Smithers, after which
prayer was offered by Rev. C. Huntington. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the coming year:
President, Hon. n B. Smithers; Vice Presidents Hon.
J. a. Nicholson Messrs W. II. Hobson, N. T. Under
wood James Il. Powell, J. G. Brown, John W. Hail. T.
f. Hammersley, Vim. Shaw; Secretary F. A. Will
hams; Treasurer, John T. JakeS. This meeting was
confesscdly more interesting than any other There
is growing interest in the circulation of the Word
of God The meeting was attended by delegates from
several different Denominations, all of which united
heartily in furthering the object of the Society The
addresses at night were well received and of an
excellent character The Society adjourned to meet
at Milford at the next annual session-DclQ,rareqa
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25
Convention of COlored Men.

small convention of colored men met in Will
mington last Thursday and passed resolutions declar
ing the present election laws as corrupt and i'll def
ance of the supreme law. and declared their inten-
ton hereafter to pay their own taxes and vote inde
pendently
In speaking of the proceedings Of this convention
the Every EUening says it has of what is known
here among Republicans as 1.-The Democratic preju-
dice against the Niger" and has with regret
instead of eXultation that negro suffrage has been
made altogether instrument for evil in politics
The colored voters have not only been bound to the
Republican party without the right to exercise an in
dependent Judgment, but they have voluntarily per-
mitted themselves to be used mGSSe by the very
worst element in that party and against is re-
spectacle members who their friends in the old
abolition days. when it cost something in the way of
popularity and influence to espouse their cause. If
now that the assistance rendered in maintaining the
worst men in their party in control of its organiza
ons has brought the whole party to disorganizaton
and themselves very largely to disfranchisement,
they may cease to be- what race they have been,
an injury, nuisance and power for evil in our
politics.
RD- For additional County and State Items, second
| DQOe.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25

A few days ago a couple of young bloods
entered the smoking-car of P. w. & B.
II. r. train and tried to turn one of the
seats before sitting down. The seat was
locked, but the bloods didn't mind that,
and one of them took out his knife to pick
the lock. While he was at work an
elderly gentleman, seated behind the
bloods, quietly remarked that they ought
not to do that.
"That's all right, old man," returned
the blood, we know what we're about, SO
just keep your clothes on"
Don't you know that your are liable to
prosecution for that?" continued the old
gentleman mildly. ats the same as burg
larry, in the eyes of the law. If you want
the seat turned ask the conductor, and he
will do it for you"
"You talk as though you knew a good
DEAL" said one of the boods, looking up
with sarcastic smile. How long have
you been in the railroad business ~
About twenty-five years." returned the
old gentleman, gently.
The blood looked just little bit sur
prised as he asked: "And pray, what posi-
ton do you hold now?"
al am president of the road" returned
Mr.. Hinckley, "and if you disobey an!
further rules of the road l shall call upor
| tho officers to arrest YOU"
The young bloods took the rear car while
the passengers smiled.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25

NEW PUBLICATIoN.-DitSon C Co.'S Musical Record is
the title of a new weekly publication by this firm
giving the musical news of the week, with two r
three pieces of the best music in each ISSUE 1t
is published in Boston at 81 per year, and keeps one
thoroughly posted in music.
BGbyland and The Nursery, by ]. L. Shory Boston,
two valuable monthleys for the little folks They
will perform an important mission in any household
in learning children to love to read
LippincotCs Mdgazine for October is bright and
cheerful, opening with illustrated paper on War
wick and Coventry" descriptive of those ancient
towns second article on 1.-THE Paris Exposition
is accompanied with appropriate engravings. "Un-
written History of the Caucasian Mountaineers" gives
some of the interesting stories and proverbs of this pc
cular people. The two serials, For Percival" and
Through Winding Ways" are particularly entertain
ing, while the account of Lady Morgan is lively
and chirpy. Barbara Hicks" is quaint love story
Communists and Capitalists" paints some of the
scenes of the strike of 1877. There are some other
delightful sketches which, with the monthly gossip
close the number under notice.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25
For the Smyrna Times.
THE SUFFERING SOUTH.

Allwho aid the afflicted and give to the poor
Are lending those sums to the Lord,
And he will repay them hundred times o'er
For assurance we have his own word.
He says in this life, those large profits he'll give
To all who have faith to invest;
And in the next world grand prize they'll receive,
Crowns of Glory and Heavenly rest.
Your gifts must come freely-and straight from the
heart
No pretensions can stand for the true;
Whilst your right hand is giving your left may take
part,
But must never let each other know
On the books of the Lord full credit you'll get
For all that's ungrudgingly given,
And ever remember, that poor widows mite,
How its clear ringing tones reached to Heaven.
And that mite went for more than large sums from
the rich
| For had she not given her all;
Then should not such faith our benevolencc teach
To give help, when our brethren call
The pcStilence stalks through fair Southern States
And decmates city and town,
| All conditions of peope-its summons awaits,
In dread fear who may next be struck down.
Like the lepers of old they're cut off from their kind,
And all busines is brought to a stand
AndwithOut greater help, aworse thing comes behind
For famine must spread DER the land.
The States not infected have made quick response,
And have nobly come forward with aid
But more liberal assistance is needed at once,
As they can't even bury their dead.
Whilst many INTENDED, all day and night long,
Are scorching with fcver's great heat
Not cup of cold water to cool their parched tongue
Nor the gaze of friend can they meet.
PhilanthrOpsts, daily succumb to the scourge
And lengthcn the list of the slan
An example they've set, to the Nation at large;
What they did was for no earthly gain.
Whilss thousands of poor out of work. out of bread
Cry aloud for the help of the rich;
From the funds of benevoence, they must be fed,
BY small portions dealt daily to each.
Then brethren and sisters, make haste with you
| loans,
9 Ungrudgingy give of your store
And the Lord will repay you-no debt lie disowns
He'll reward you with life evermorc.
; SMYRNA, DEL, Sept. Dist, 1878. S. f. c.
|
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25
For the Smyrna Time,
MY MOTHERS PRAYER.

Long weary years have passed away,
Since last knelt me there,
At mothers knee with clasped hand
To lisp my evening prayer.
Since then have to manhood grown,
Have had both grief and care
But still keep the faith learned
By mothers side at prayer.
The world is full of wickedness,
And many a cruel snare,
But have worn the shield gained
At mothers feet in prayer.
Temptations oft beset me now
In vain-that shield is there
My faith ard trust in Gods my shield,
Found when a child through prayer.
Though Satans art and power at times
Have made it hard to bear;
That shield though Scared and dim with strife,
Is unimpaired by prayer.
And though often am cast down,
And fearful of despair
My faith will rise and conquer all
That faith is kept by prayer.
My mother soon will pass away,
Her starry crown to wear;
But still know she'll often plead
For NE with God in prayer.
And should pass those gates of gold
And meet her over there,
Twill be because she taught her son
To lisp his evening prayer.
By d. d.. in her 10th year, a ndtiUe Of Kent count
nO,c a rsideIUt ot Washington, D. {.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25

THE PLANETS IN SEPTEMBER.-During
September, several of these bodies are ex-
ceedingly attractive to the observer, from
their movements and appearance. Saturn
is the most brilliant, and can be seen in the
East at early evening through the month,
being at its brightest about the 22d. His
position in the heavens is in the constella
ton Pisces, where he will remain for the
next 80 years.
Jupiter, whose golden glory makes il
readily distinguishable from all the sur
rounding orbs, will be the evening stal
until the end of September, and can be
readily discovered and admired in the
southeastern sky. Venus is the bright
morning star, rising about $3.50 A. NJ. Or
the h-to.day-Venus and Mercury viii
both be near the crescent moon, and The
sight will be most beautiful one. Mercury
is also morning star, rising earlier anC
earlier until the end Of the month.
Smyrna times., 1878-09-25
O'Byrne and Butler.

John O'Byrne editor of the Morning Herald, says.
The men who swallowed Greeley ought not to make
faces when Butler is gulphed down. Professional bust
ness has taken us into Mr. Buffers yicnOge frequently
within the past five years and if popularity st home
is evidence of good character he has tand it rests
upon his unfaltering championship of the poor Our
older Democrats must gratefully remember, his giant
labors in connection with Senator James a. BayArd,
TO nominate Breckenridge, and defeat Douglass.