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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
REMARKS.

Since our last weeks report we note a
further decline in wheat, attributable to
the prospects of an early peace in Eu-
rope Wheat has declined in Baltimore
from 81 A since 18th December to $1.32
yesterday, showing decline of - cents
per bushel in one month on the principal
grade of wheat for export. The large sur
plus reported of 12O,0Q0,O 900 bushels by the
statistical bureau at Washington seems to
have depressed prices and caused decline.
RICHMOND, Jan, 16th-Wheat 81. 33@1$1 40; Flour
Supertine $3.50; Extra a6, IS; Family s7@7 50.
BALTIMORE Jan, 10Th, tlour-dull and depressed;
livery in February made at $1.33. Dressed hogs Ak
@5; Butter 1S@2lc /; Sheep 1861 C.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18

French and English Grapes, Grenadines and Or
CANDIES, Bonibazines, Henrietta Cloth, $l.00 up,
French Cashmere SOC. up, Biarritz Cloth, Serges,
Australian Grapes and other desirable fabrics 1T low
prices.
We make up full suits of Mourning from measure,
at short notice. Mourning Jet Jewelry and ali
small articles Of Mourning in variety.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
DOMESTIC and HOUSEKEEPING
GOODS.

Sheetings, Pillow Cloths, Blankets Quilts, Com
forables. Flannes and in fact every article requir
ed in this line, we always sell at manufacturers
pric S.
White Goods and Linens, from the finest White
Cambria to the best Linen Damask of all grades and
qualities, and at satisfactory prices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
Door MATS in great variety. Clothes Ham
pers and japanese Paperware at
noye LIPSCOMb l. SOMERVILLE'S.
Clothes Ham

J E. MASON l. co. have just received sew
er qua lities of Oysters. which they now have
on exhibit on, for the purpose ofpermitting the
Dublie to see that there is the same difference
between qualities of Oysters as between super
line and family -four, and, in fact those terms
nay be significantly applied to oysters. Cali
and see their select Oy sters DO tn in and out of
the shell. They now have the Kappahannock,
Back River, Garter Greek, and York RIVER
among which you can be suited in quality and
Price. dec7
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18

Undertake &:.Bell have reduced Clarks o. N. I
Machine Thread to cents spool.
jan4-h
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IF you want something good to eat, call at
TOM BURKE'S. maya
SIN. Wilkes is offering the best and cheap
est Furniture in Staunton. may4tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
Died.

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acknowledgements 18th, in Loudoun county,
Va, at the residence Of his Son-in-law, w. L. Pow
Hell, Richard Caldwell formerly of Fredericksburg,
in the list year OF his age.
HE giveth his beloved seep''
BOWLER.-In Staunton, January 9th, of old age
Mrs. Catharine Bowler, formerly of County, Kerry,
Ireland aged "a years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS

NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS
give richer display of colorings and brilliant effects
this than for many years past, and we are re-
ceiving by every European Steamer fresh additions
to our stock.
The mixed Costume Cloths range in price from
SOC. ayard TO $500, aed on lOw-prced Dress Goods,
from l0c yard up many of them being as effective
as the heavier fabrics.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
SHAWLS, NANTES and WRAPS

India Valley Cashmere ShawIs from $4,000 up
Iudia Filled Centers at 5000 and Up,
Real Decca, Chedda and Striped India Shaw]s,
new designs from 5000 upwards Also, full lines
British. French and German Shaws in beautiful
new styles, of the best and most reliable manufac-
ture Paris Nantes, and Coaks of the latest modes
from SIS. 90 up, and Berlin from $500.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-18
LADIES and CHILDREN'S SUITS
and FINE UNDER CLOTHING.

These departments embrace everything pertaining
to Female Costume, suited to all ages and circum-
stances For full particulars see catalogues
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MOURNING DEPARTMENT.

Lace, Cambria Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs, and
beautiful Neckerchiefs all prices from Csc. upward
and all kinds Dress Trimmings to match our Goods
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de.2s-4.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF
STATE BONDS.

Sealed proposals for tho purchase OF $780,
900 State bonds in aid of the New Orleans
Pacific Railway Company will be received at
the Office of the company No. 159 Common
street. up to - o'clock SATURDAY. June8.
Offors for the whole or any portion Of the
bonds will be received-aI bids subject to the
rejection ofthe company.
These bonds are the first issue by the State
VI der the late decision Of the Supreme Court
declaring the law constitutional, and that the
faith OF the State is pledged for their redemp-
ton.
Besides the State as security there is pledged
for the redemption of the principal and the pay
ment of the interest on these bonds the first
mortgage bonds of the company, secured upon
all its present and future property. to an
amount exceeding by Is per cent the bonds
issued by the State.
The total State issue will be 81 OoO,O 900, and the
total issue OF First Mortgage Bonds by the
Railway Company is fixed by law at S. 900.
The largo amount Of work already done on
the r. ad. one hundred and sixty miles, now
ready for tho ties-frOm Rosndale, In the par
ish Of Tberville. to Alexandria. in the parish of
Rapides, one hundred miles. and from Alexan-
dria to q point north Of Natchitoches. sixty
mies-and the certainty Of an early compile
ton of the whole line to Texas. and the equal
certainty that when completed this road will
be one of the most profitable in the South.
make the bonds offered most desirable invest
ment
The security for the punctual payment of the
interest Is more than ample.
These bonds are not subject to be scaled and
funded. the Funding Bill Applying only 10 such
obligations as were in existence when it became
alaW I 1874.
These bonds bear per cent interest, PAYABLE
semi-annually, in January and July, and have
forty years to run.
1t Is of importance that the controlling inter
est in this road should remain In Louisiana,
and with q view to secure this object the COM
pany have determined to try the home market
before Offering them outside Of the State.
No bids will be considered except for cash.
All bids must be addressed to the Finance
Committee of the New Orleans Pacific Railway
Company. New Orleans"
By order Of the Board.
f. l.. RANLETT, Secretary
New Orleans. juno /. 1873. jeI IT
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
MAYORALTY OF New ORLEANS,
City Hall, June 6, 1873.
MUNICIPAL ENTS,
PROPOSALS FOR THE SALE OF BONDS
TO THE CITY,

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE Con- J
sOIDATED DEBT. Boom No. &. City Hall. I
New Orleans. May II. 1878
Scaled proposals will be received until MON
DAY. June TO- 1873. at II O'Clock n. m. for the
sale to the city Of ONE HUNDRED THOU
SAND DOLLARS Of bonds Of the city of New
Orleans and of the late cities Of Jefferson and
CHrr0lltOn. aud Of Premium Bonds.
Bids to sell Coupon Bonds must state the first
coupon annexed
Premium Bonds will not be received unless
delivered in whole or half series
deposit Of Five Dollars per Thousand must
accompany each bid as q guarantee.
Bids must be addressed to The Commission
ers of tho Consolidated Debt, >" and answers will
be given ut 2 o'clock on the Same day,
The city reserves the right to reject any and
all bids, j. G. DENIS,
je1 I'd Administrator Of Finance,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY
OF ST. .STMEON'S SCHOOL

A BE HAPPY TO INFORM THEIR PATRONS
n and friends that, after having made some
repairs and improvements In their buildings
they are prepared to receive few young lady
boarders. AS only limited number can be &C.
commodated, applications should be made az
early as possible. The Boarding School will
open on the I'd Of January, 1878. For terms. ap.-
pllcation can be made at st. Stmeon's School
LII Annunciation street. de23 Il
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
EXPORTS

bis -four q bbls crackers IL bbs grits bills whisky
bbls sugar TAO sacks corn go sacks bran 25l
ats 12 sacks fee II tlerces h+ms - pkgs sundrles
CEDAR KEYS-Per steamshlp TaDpa ham Ock-
rs bbls -four 30 BIB mes SIS bbls gTits IS bbl pork
bbs crackers If bbls sugar bbls whisky 81 cask
icon ties do 500 sacks 90 sacks oats 10 sacks
4 II IL teFCes hams
PENSA COLA-Per steamship Amte--5r0 sacks
Urn 100 eks oats 80 sacks bran IS Ks coffee 10
Cks salt 2nA bbls Fl ur 10 hf 10 25 bbis WHISKY 10
III ks meat $50 pkes mdse
steamship ABce--19.Q bales
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
Receipts at the Old Basin

Pearl River-Per steamer Lolie-68 head cattle to
order
Pearl Rver--Per steamer Major White-45 900
feet lumber to order
Blind Kiver-Per sohr Louisiana State-1s 600
slaves TO order
Pass Manchac-Per scbr Ida-8 cords wood master
Ma deville-Per sChr Mandeville-- 0U bbls char
coal to master
Bayou LacOmbe--Per sCbr Josephine No 2--G2
cords wood TO master
BonfouCs. Per schr Mary Dana--l8 cords wood
TO master
Bayou Laoombe-Per sohr Hattie MY cord wood
to mRBt-T
Bontouca-Per barge LuCy-50 cords wood master
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07

BONACCA-Per brig CtDque Sorells-19,66O cocoa
nuts 1888 punches bananas Is 767 plan aims $50 pine
apples Dbl lines Grande
MDNTE5A BAY-Per sCbr Susan Scranton 1900
bunohe4 bananas doz piueapples II Schenck
RUATAN-Per sOhT Harriet GaTdner-i5OO bnchs
bananas 10000 plantains 300 cOCOanuts 240O pine
apples Hale d Richards
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
MEDICAL NOTICE.

DR. ". BILLIE, Specialist for all Chronic Dis
eases. Private Diseases and Female Diseases
has Just returned from Europe. Office. 1876 Canal
street, between Dryades and Rampant streets
up stairs. Nervous Debility, Weakness, either
short time. Private Diseases treated after new,
sure and quick method. Female Diseases treated
with greatest success.
DR.. Bine's reputation as skilled and success
full physician Is already years ago established
In New Orleans and vicinity and he has cured
hundreds Of cases here which other phVsictaDs
had failed to benefit, which Is we'll known to the
public. DR.. Billie is graduate from one Of the
best colleges In Europe and was for years as
sistant physician to Prof 2icOrd, Paris. Con
situations and correspondence strictly conf.
Dental Charges moderate. 1856 Canal street
DR. W RIFLE 1915 Canal afraat 1aa r.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
RAILROADS.
DONTCHARTRAIN RAILWAY

Depot at the head Of Elysian Fields street.
near the Levee, Third District,
Excursion to or from the Lake and return
same day 20 cents. Children under tWelys
years 10 cents. Fare TO GENTLY Is cents each
way.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
MARINE NEWS.
OFFICE NEW ORLEANS DEMOCRAT, !
June 7, 1873.
Cleared Yesterday.

B1it steamship Alice, George. for Liverpool
Ocean &c0
Steamer Amite, Boyle, for Pensacola NJ Sor;a
Steamship Tappahannock, Cooksey, for Key W'sf.
via Cedar Kevs- Roberts
Schr Eugenla Farrar, for Mobile in ballast
Err Poole
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07

Brit steamship Ithurel, Suine, Al days from Liver
pool via St Thomas 10 A X Miller &Co-4th dis
Schr John Atwood. Nelson, 10 Gays from Utilla, to
J Macheca-PiC Tier
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
STEAMBOATS,.

flames Howard O'Ne2l. from st Louis
bdartha. Bsssett. from Port Eans
Nov Allen. Brown. from Bayou Sara
Bart a BILE, SinnOtJ, from Grand Ecore
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
Receipts at tho New Basin

CovingtoD-Per schr M Pippo-6 bales cotton II
bags wool hides bbls vnes ar CoOps poultry 7
boxes eggs bxs turtles 500 bbls sand to order
TChetunCta River-Per sChI Two S0ns-33, 900 feet
lumber to order
Tickfaw Per sohr VictNTia-5o00 slaves master
Pear River--Psr sohr Gen Washing On--40 600
feet lumber to w W Care
Pearl River-Per schr Bogue Homa- COO feet
lumber TO ] W Adams
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07

On SUNDAYS the trains will leave the LAKE
at $3.50 O'Clock D. N. and the city at O'Clock
The last train will leave the Lake at $50
O'Clock D, m. on Sundays
my1 " ~ D. B. ROBINSON, Receiver.
THE HEW ORLEANS sTd4hNN AN D NOZZLE }r RAIL-
The Hh RAsT TR N6RTH AN f9 VEST ~ IAG
Via Louisville, via Atlanta and via st. Louis, 4
CARRYING THE o. 8. MAIL
Trains arrive and depart from depot, foot
Canal street. as follows, on and after Sunday.
May r. 1873:
Express 31r4nT: 80 a. m Express AnnIy7 80 a. m.
Express. 90 D. m. EXPRESS. .. N,
Coast accom- Coast accom-
daily, eX- daily, eX-
ceDt Sun SepF sun
p6inan paao6 p Cars dai9 to G2cn a.
Louisville, Nashville. st. Louis, Washington.
without change, and only one change to New
Ticket office corner Of Camp and Common
O'~ - b. B. ROBINSON, Superintendent,
mh2 1y J. W. COLEMAN. Ticket Agent.
1REAT JACKSON ROUTE.
CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS AND NEW ORLEAH
RAILROAD.
Trains will leave and arrive at Caliiope street
depot from May II. 1873, as follows
Express No an4!s 100 p Express No.a s:15a.
Way No 700 am. Way No. 4-....8 aOp.Ia,
Nos. and run daily. and daily except
'DD PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CABS
through to Louisville Cincinnati and Chicago,
without change. and for St. Louis a sleeper Is
attached at Milan, enabling passengers to go
through without leaving the train.
Only one change 10 New York and Eastern
cities
Friday evenings train makes no connection
for Chicago.
ACCOMMODATION trains between New Orleans
and McCOmb City:
Leave New Orleans $50 D. m. Saturday, and
700 a. m Sunday.
Arrive at New Orleans at 1920 .. m. Sunday
and 50 a. m. Monday.
Sunday excursion tickets to McComb City and
return, ONE DOLLAR.
Tickets for sale anu berths secured at 2Ca-s18s
street, corner Of Common.
A. D. SHELDON, Ticket AsgEEs-
r. CHANDLER, Gen. Pass. Agent. 2~@&
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
CITY ORDINANCES---OFFICIAL.
MAYoRALT7 OF NEW ORLEANS, !

UIIY HHIIs J UHB D, I6I6' J
mo. 4534-AdministratiOn Serios.l
RESOLVED, That the sum Of $500 be and is
hereby appropriated to H. G. Collins for sala-
ry as draughtsman to Board Of Engineers
for the months of April and May, 1873, and
the Administrator of Public Accounts war
rant in payment Of the same.
Adopted by the Council Of the city Of New
Orleans June T. 1873.
ED. PILSBURY, Mayor.
A true copy:
THos. &. RAPIER, Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07

JAMES LINdAN.
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
my9 NEW ORLEANS. LA.
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I'm lSGsFCR

cotton 26 hhds tobAcoo 65 sacks wheat o34 bushels
wheat in bulk 900 pcs slaves
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
RREAT EW.

NORTH GERMAN LLOYD.
STEAM BET WEEN BREMEN AND NEW Oh 4
LEANS, VIA HAVRE, SOUTH
AMPTON AND HAVANA
@& The Steamship Of the North Ger
man LLOYD will resume their Regular TrIps
next Fall.
These steamers touch outward at Havre ana
Havana, and on their home trip at Havana and
SOuthal0 ptOn.
PRICES OF PASSAGE:
From Bremen. Southampton or Havre TO Has
vana or New Orleans-Cabin, $3.50 tgOldl; Steeg'
age. $50 gold,
From New Orleans to Southampton. Havre or
Bremen-Cabin, 91bO tgoldl; Steerage S45 gold
From New Orleans to Havana-Cabtn. syS
(goIdl; Storage. $15 (goIdl.
Children under ten years, half price: ch3ls
dren under one year. free,
The company reserves the right 10 change tho
departure and the prices Of passage.
Passage tickets from Bremen, Southampton
or HaYre to New Orleans Issued By the UNDER
signed.
For further particulars apply to
ED. f. STOCKMEYER il co, Agents.
Rus1 ~ "a Union street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
MAYORALTY OF NEW ORLEANS.
Citv Hall June G. 1878.

IHOS. q. RAPIER, Secretary.
MAYoRAITY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall, June 6, 1878.
mo. 4535 Administration Series
RcaOirH, That permission be and Is hereby
granted to +. Il. Flores to erect steam en-
CINE on his premises, corner Of Rampant and
Common streets, for the purpose OF cutting
tobacco. This permission r0vOcable at the
pleasure of the Council.
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New
ED. PILSBURY, Mayor,
A true copy:
THoS. q. RAPIER, Secretary.
MAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS.
City Hall, June &. 1873. !
No. 453G Administration SericS.l
Rraoircd That permission be and is hereby
granted to r. &. RaOul to erect n steam en-
CINE and boiler on n lot of ground on the
southwest corner of the square bounded by
Franklin, EratO, Clio and White streets for
the purpose Of driving woodwork machinery.
This permission reyOcable at the pleasure OF
the Council
Adopted by the Council of the city Of New
Orleans June 4, 1878.
ED. PILSBURY, Mayor.
THos g. RAPIER, Secretary
MAYORALTY OFF New ORLEANS, |
City Hall, June 6, 1873. }
No. administration Series.i
Rcsoircd, That the Administrator Of Police
be authorized to have erected and lighted four
gas lamps on FOuCher, from Magazine to
Constance streets, and on Constance, from
FOuCher to AntnninG streets
Adopted by the Council of the city of New
Orleans June A, 1878.
ED PTLSBURY, Mayor,
THOs q. RAPTER. Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
UPPER COAST.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Leaves every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and
SATURDAY at 10 a. N.
R1H N FOB ASHLAND PLANTATION,
Ascension parish. Donaldsonville
and all coast landinRs-The fine
stde-Wheel passenger steamer
BELLE.
In place Of Blue Wing No 81
J, a. UOmFtOck, master.
Geo. II. Woods and Chag. Dean, clerks.
VIII leave az above. Returning, leaves Ash
land Plantation Tuesday. Thursday and Sun.
day. coming down the coast In daylight, For
freight or passage apply on board or ia
ap22 8. HENO, 10 Cont street.
?. SAL freight delivered in the daytime.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-07
OPELOURA@.

REGULAR OPELOUSAB PACKET.
Leaves every TUESDAY at 8 o. m.
FOR WASHINGTON, OPELOU-
- sas, Port Barre. StmmsDort, Church
dSszsz8zz1aRville. and all landings on the Coast.
Atchafalaya river and Bayou Courtableau-The
new and light draft steamer
FANCHON,
Fl. FL. Broad master, Theo. John clerk.
will leave as above. For freight or passage ap-
ply on board. or to
BRITTON l. EPPLER, 81 Gravier street.
r. ". ADAMS, q Commercial Place.
J. E. CARLIN, II TchoupitouIas st.
GEO. D. HITE, Tchoupitoulas st.
Connects at Washington with line of barges
for Bayou BOauf, and with steamer Minnie at
Simsport for Bayou des Glaizes. jazz tt
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BAYOU BARTHOLOMEW.

MERCHANTS AND PLANTERS INDEPEN
DENT PACKET.
Leaves SATURDAY. June 8. at 8 .. m,
II FOR PORTLAND. POPLAR
hf8 49, "a Bluff Point Pleasant and all way
'sa"7H~T'H7RH landings on Bayou Bartholomew
The new steamer
ID. STEIN,
J. M. Tindel, master
will leave as above, taking freight for all land
iDg8 on the Black and Ouachtta rivers as high az
the mouth Of Bay GU bartholomew. For freight
or passage apply on board or to
je5 F. J. WINBURN, 30 Natchez street.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
The PhOnOgraph Repeats.

(SHE, pessively turning the phonograph. He,
scowling over the weekly bills.)
(Phonograph in his voice
tin some far cot away from life's diStresses
There shall our days in bliss supreme be
spent,
Poor, yet most rich, if wealth be fond cares
ses."
(HE.) "Are you aware it's Overdue-that
rent?
Phonograph.
"We'lI live on honey gathered from rare
flowers
By dainty bees-ft food for you, my sweet.
Our drink, the dewdrop of the midnight
hours
From rosebuds drained" (HE.) "Infernal
bill for meat l''
Photograph.
'And, darling, then for me no purer pleasure,
With gems Pll deck that fairy form of thine,
With fabrics rich and precious beyond
measure"
(HE Outrageous waste Spring things
two ninety-nine
Phonograph.
'tOnly as twain-our love shall have no
sharer;
You to command, and I, your slave, that's
all.
For you but joy of cares myself the bearer. "
(HE.) do go up stairs-the brat's begun
to bAwl"
Park Benjamin, in N. z. Evening Post
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

innocent faces he brought the brace
lets from their receptacle. :
"These seem to fit nicely. What is
your price?"
The jeweler told her, his thoughts
gloating over his prospective profits.
1t was the best days trade that he had
ever had.
81 think you can do these up for
me. Oh, do you keep neck chains?"
An assortment was laid before her.
The ieweler pinched himself to make
sure that he was not dreaming.
"I think this will suit. What will
the three purchases amount TOP
Old Crusty seized pencil and pa
per, and figured on it with tremor Of
delight, while the daintily gloved
hands sought pocket book. But at
this moment, a gentleman, who had
been lowering around the show win
dow, entered hastily.
"Why, Miss that you?"
eyes, indeed, Mr."
"May | inquire what you are do
ing?"
Certainly. I am buying few
presents for Christmas.
"Then for Heavens sake, don't buy
them here. I will take you to store
down the street. This gentleman not
only refused to allow your picture in
the window to-day, but reviled all the
atrical people as instruments ofSatan.'
rs it possible! In that case you
must excuse ne, sir, from purchasing
anything. Good morning" and the
bewitching little "star, preceded by the
smiling agent, passed from the view Of
the astonished jeweler, who lacerated
his bald-head in the vain attempt to
discover any tufts Of hair that he might
pull out in his rage.
Revenge is sweet"
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06

WRITING FOR THE Press. Waste
no time on intrOductions. Do not be-
gin by laying out your subject like a
regular flower garden, or telling your
motives for writing. The key note
should be struck, ifpossible. in the very
first sentence. A bad beginning often
damns an article; spicy one whets
the appetite, and commencing what
follows to beth editor and reader.
Above all, stop when you are done.
Dent let the ghost of your thought
wander about after the death of the
body. Don't waste a moments time
IA FFiiHaaiiesating Fiaisngg your yeur production against
editors or critics, but expend your en-
ergies in writing something which shall
be its own vindication.
Middletown transcript., 1878-04-06
Select poetrp.
GOOD AND LETTER.

A father sat by the chimney post,
On winters day, enjoying roast;
By his side a maiden young and fair,
A girl with wealth Of golden hair;
And she leases The father, stern and cold,
With question of duty trite and old;
tSay, father, what shall maiden do
When man of merit comes to woo2
And father, what OF this pain in my breast
Marriage or single-which is the best p
Then the sire of the maiden young and fair,
The girl Of the wealth of golden hair,
He answers as ever do fathers cold,
To the question of duty trite aud old;
"She who weddeth keeps Gods letter:
She who weds not. doeth better"
Then meeky answered the maiden fair,
The girl with the wealth of golden hair,
"IIl keep the sense Of the Holy Letter,
Content 10 do well, without doing Better.'