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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-04

A Complete Pictorial History of the Times. y
The best. cheapest, and most successful
Family Paper in the nion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-04
WHOLE NO. 1889.

house hoders:to present Master Sawyer
with service Of marbles aud life
membership in the Foreign Missionary
Society, as testimonia of their esteem
and gratitude. i New York Times.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-01-04

R1cuARps 4 Mills, Attys for Mortgages.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
A Queer Prescription.

On one occasion, when | was i'll, the
General called in DR.. Hunt, his family
physician. The Doctor was tall, lank,
ugly man--"as good as gold,' but with
none of the graces that are supposed TO
win young ladies' yet he was married to
one of the loveliest young creatures |
ever knew. General Jackson accompan-
led him to my room, and after my pulse
had been duly felt and my tongue duly
inspected, they drew their chairs TO the
fire and began to talk. Hunt" suddenly
exclaimed the president, show came you
to get such a young and pretty wiiel"
Well, III tell YOU" replied the Doctor.
IL was called to attend young lady at
the convent in Georgetown. Her eyes
were bad she had to keep them band
aged. | cured her without her ever
having distinct view of me. She left
the institution, and year afterward she
appeared here in society, belle and
beauty. At a ball introduced myself,
without the slightest Interior design, as
the physician who had restored her
sight, although supposed she had never
really seen me. She instantly expressed
the most heartfelt gratitude. 1t seemed
80 deep and genuine that l was touched.
That very evening she informed me that
she had a severe cold, and that must
prescribe for her. Well! it don't look
reasonable. but l did it. Iwrote my
name on bit of paper, folded II and
handed it to her, telling her she must
take that prescription. She read 1t and
laughed. It's a bitter pill she said,
and must be we'll gilded if ever take
it, But whether it was bitter or whether
it was gilded, we are married."-Lippin-
colt.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
The Insect Ravagers.

The United States Commission, organ
lied for the purpose of inquiring into
the extent and means for arresting insect
ravages in the West, have returned and
are now engaged on their reports. These
will form a volume of about 5OO pages,
to which each member of the Commits
sion has contributed a section on some
special branch, each section having been
submitted to the Committee for revision.
The territory to be Investigated covers
such vast area embracing in extent
over IA million square miles), that large
portions have been but imperfectly ex-
plored. Prof. Riley was obliged to cut
short his work in British America, both
for want of time and lack OF funds. The
Indian disturbances have also prevented
much important investigation in Wyo-
ming, Dakota and Montana. Again, the
conditions under which the Commission
were obliged to study these insects were
unusual. In the previous year the locust
had overrun section of the country In
which it had never before made its APP
pearance. This spring large numbers OF
the eggs laid were Matched. Much OF
these young insects, and enabled them
to study them under this their unnatural
condition, but it interfered somewhat
with the Investigations desired in their
native home and the breeding grounds OF
the locust Among interesting facts
noted in this connection are, that the
locusts, like migrating birds, journey at
fixed seasons southwark, and at certain
other seasons return to the place of their
origin. The limits beyond which locusts
have not ventured have also been de-
termined, from all of which steps may be
taken to protect from their ravages fields
in the line of their flight. Much inter-
esting information has also been OBJ
tanned of the feeding habits of these in
sects, in which the examination of the
stomachs of large number OF species
have furnished much valuable aid. OPP
portunilies were also enjoyed for study
ing some of the enimies to she locust, as
the 'silky mite," and also the "5lister-
beetle" The former is an eight legged
creature that preys on the locust eggs,
and proved to be the mature form OF the
little mite which is parasite of the
locust. The study of the blister-beetle
has brought out many interesting facts
with regard to the origin and habits of this
insect of which hitherto but little has
been known. 1t is known to commerce
as the spanish Fly" and to the farmers
as the pest of the potato field and other
plants.
1t is important that these Investigations
|, In, continual Anripr thn naYt In
sessions, and to this end the Commission
recommends that the appropriation by
Congress of $4,000, granted last year
should be continued. The Canadian Eau
thorities have promised the cooperation
of the Dominion Government, if the work
of the Commission is continued, a coop
Grafton that is very desirable. - Toledo
R[dde
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
The Telephone Two Centuries Ago.

Just 210 years ago Robert Hooke Eel
low, of the Royal Societ published a
work entitled photographic; or Some
Physiological Descriptions of Minute
Bottles made by Magnifying Glasses,
with Observations aud Inquiries There
upon" This, the first English treaties
high estimation. In the preface Gig. b4)
occurs the following remarkable para
graph:
"And as Glasses have highly promot-
ed our seeing, so tits not improbable
hut that there may be found many Me-
chanical Inventions to improve our other
senses of hearing smelling, tasting, touch
ing. IT'S not impossible to hear whis-
per at furiong's distance, it having been
already done; and perhaps the nature of
the thing would not make it more i'm
possible, though that furlong should be
ten times multiply'd. And though some
famous Authors have atfirm'd 1t impossi-
BILE to hear through the thinnest plate of
Musc"vy- glass, yet | know way, by
which It's easy enough to hear one speak
through a wall yard thick. 1t has not
been yet thoroughly examined how far
o toconsticons may be improv'd, nor
what other ways there may be of quick
ming our hearing, or conveying sound
through other bodies then than the Air,
for that is not the only medium. 1 can as
sure tho Reader, that haze, By the help
Of a d,stsnded Dire, propagated The sound
10 a pe'y considerable distance in an in
slant, or Nth as seemingly quick motion
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
Destiny.
BY LETITIA +. sTIMSON

We parted! and the hand of fate,
With iron will and stern decree,
Still held our destinies apart,
While sailing DER life's troubled sea-
We drifted on through weary years,
Through days of gloom and summer shine
And broken ties and falling tears
Have been thy lot as we'll as mine,
And bygone mem'rv slumbered deep,
Buried, methought, meath Lethe's stream
The future but drcary waste
The past brief but happy dream.
In fortunes smile, or darker frown,
Fond mem'ry struggled to be free,
But letters held the captive down
The mighty power of Destiny.
And now "thou'rt near and yet SO far"
Sweet friendships tie may bind us yet;
The past is but IA troubled dream
That each must struggle to forget.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
asked if ELIZA" had not been there that

asked if ELIZA" had not been there that
day.
The girl looked at him in surprise.
"Oh, no, Mr.. -" she said, ELIZA
left yesterday; didn't you know that9'
Then she added: 1--WE thought she was
going to be married"
And now this ardent lover began to
fancy that pecuniary trouble had be-
fallen his darling.
''She has lost her place" he said
well, she must marry me at once. She
shall not seek another" And he set for
ward toward her home-a plain little
boa riding house in shabby street, think
ing of her very tenderly and building
bright air castles. They would be so
happy together; he should build such a
pretty little nest for his bird. He was
not rich, but she should have all she
wanted. t.... -sa
As he stood on the door-steps, waiting
for some one to admit him, he felt that he
had never loved her so well before.
A stupid girl answered the bell.
Miss =" she repeated; "oh, no,
Miss - has gone away" Then she re-
membered that she had been charged
with letter. 81 guess it's for you,' she
said, taking it from her soiled apron
pocket, " cause the other man has gone
with her, you know" ..-
"What other man" cried the poor fell
low but the girl had shut the door, and
be staggered away, and with trembling
hands tore open the envelope, and read
the letter within it by the light of shop
window. 1t was very brief. This was
all it said:
II suppose you waited for me in
the Park. l tell you candidly that
never meant to meet you there. That l
never intended TO marry you. l have
married --. | should have been
more open with you if had known that
he was in earnest; but he was rich and
thought he might be flirting with me-
We were married TO-DAY. l did not want
scene, so told you to wait for me, and
when you read this shall be on an ocean
vessel far at sea. hope you'll not take
it hard; I'm not worth it; but l never
could have been happy with jealous
man like you, nor jealous man with me.
Good-by."
The poor fellow read it all twice through
before he fell down in a heap upon the
pavement. Strangers picked him up and
carried him to hospital There he lay
for weeks, and when at last they dis
charged him cured, no one would have
known him. That was the first day that
people noticed him staring at the clock
in the Park at high noon. Since then,
every day has found him there. Rain
or shine, summer or winter, he has kept
his tryst, until one day, week or two
ago, the boys who watched and grinned
at the twelve o'clock man" saw him lie
down upon bench with his arm under
his head and close his eyes. Some one
drew near and looking at him compass
sionately said:
"Are you ill9 Can help youa"
Then he opened his eyes.
"No, l am only tired" said he. 81
think she is not coming, unless-unless
the clock is wrong"
Then the strange, far away look of the
dying man was fixed upon the clock, and
the eyes closed no more, until kind hands
drew down the lids. The "twelve O'Clock
man" was dead.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
CoLoRINa CorToN BLUE.-Take tw

CoLoRINa CoTToN BLUE.-Take two
pounds of copperas, one-half pound Of
prussiate of potash, one-half pound oil Of
vitriol. Dissolve the copperas in enough
hot water to cover the goods. Scad two
hours. Take out the goods and rinse in
cold water; then empty the kettle and
put in fresh, soft water, sufficient to cover
the goods we'll; add the prussiate of pot
ash, put in the goods and boil twenty
minutes; then take out the goods and to
the liquor add oil of vitriol and stir we'll.
Put in the goods again and let them re-
main until the color is rs dark IS desired.
Rinse in cold water.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14

AT temperance meeting in Kentucky
recently, Col. Ben. Selby delivered an
eloquent address, in the course of which
he gave an illustration of the sufferings
of a man afil cted with delirium tremens.
A lady in the audience sent up to him
the following testimonial as to his sue
cess
Ben Selby aptly undertakes
To initiate a man with Snakes"
And every mortal son Of Adam
Can see at once that Ben has had en-.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
Mrs. MARY CLKMMER has an opinion

Mrs. MARY CLKMMER has an opinion
as to noses. She says that Stanley
Matthews nose, slender and rather fiat,
is not the Nose of Power. 1t will never
cleave his way to eminence, like that of
Evarts, for example. Senator Don Cam
eron, Mrs. Clemmer describes as being
about six feet high and of exceedingly
youthful aspect. Like nearly all the men
from Pennsy lvania, he has SANDY" hair,
ewes and skin all of color. He has the
deep-set. canny eyes of his father, with
much finer and stronger features. His
head is high above his ears, with intense
perspective faculties.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14

QUEEN Victoria, it is said, has taken
no notice of the marriage of the Duke of
Norfolk aud Lady Flora Hastings, and
the traditional present for the bride OF
an Indian shawl has not been forthcom-
ing. The duke is at the head of the
Roman Catholic peerage, and Lady Flora
is convert Now, her Maje-ty has NJ
actual dislike 10 Roman Catholics who
have been brought up in that faith; but
she dislikes converts exceedingly, and
hence the real reason why she resolved to
ignore the wedding of which every one
has been talking for the last month.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
How THEY TREAT ANIMALS IN JAPAN

How THEY TREAT ANIMALS IN JAPAN
DIR. David Murray has called my at
tention to the very important service per-
formed by the crows and kind Of hawk
which act as scavengers. We are so ac-
customed at home to find these birds
especially wild and wary, that il is a
somewhat startling sight to see them
perching on the buildings in a crowded
city like Toxic, and swooping down in
front of you in quest of food, which might
otherwise decay and vtiate the atmos-
phere The destructiveness and brutal
ity, generally speaking, of the children
of Christian nations, lead to the stoning
of dogs, cats, and birds of all kinds. In
Japan such a thing is unknown, and a
stone thrown at dog Il speak from ex-
perience) is generally answered by an in
quiring look, hens hop out of the way
and even cats do not take the hint In
other words, the crows and hawks are
never molested, and the result is that all
carrion and other stuff left in the streets
are pounced upon and carried off i'm
mediately.-Prcf. h. S. Morse, in Pop
uldr Science Monthly.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14

ADrLAroRY young man at last proposed,
and begged his sweetheart to say yes, but
she sternly told him that the yesterday
was passed.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1878-02-14
Webster and Benton.

Daniel Webster and Thomas II. Benton
sat for many years in the United States
Senate together, without speaking to or
noticing each other in any way. Webster
was leader of the Wings, and Benton of
the Democrats; and to their political
rivalry was added a strong mutual per-
sonal hostility.
A very striking event, which happened
to Benton, suddenly changed their rea-
tons to each other. In the year 1S41,
a ne eiy-invented gun was to he tested on
the national steamer, Priaceton, on the
Potomac river, not far from Washington.
The President aud his Cabinet went on
board, and many If the most dis
tingulshed statesmen of the time were
present, curious to see the experiment
tried.
Just before the gun was touched off, a
crowd of Cabinet officers, Senators, aud
other notable men gathered around it, to
observe the effect from near point OF
view. Among these was Col. Benton.
Just before the gun was fire l, some
one touched him on the shoulder, and re-
quested to speak with him for moment.
Benton left his place in the group, which
was taken by Mr.. Gilmer, the Secretary
of the Navy. The gun was t, uched of,
| burst, and killed a number of persons,
among whom was Mr.. Glmer; while
Benton, who had withdrawn from its
close vicinity, was but slightly injured.
This narrow escape affected the great
Missourian most profoundly. at seemed
to me-" he said afterward, "as if that
touch on my shoulder was the hand of
the Almighty, stretching down there,
drawing me away from instantaneous
death"
From that time he was changed man.
He resolved to become reconciled to his
old enemies; and one of the first things
he did was to GO to Webster and ask him
to 'bury the Ratchet" and be good
friends again. Webster gladly and
warmly grasped his hand and from that
hour till Websters death, there were no
two Senators more cordially devoted to
each other than he aud Benton.
SAYING smart things does not pay. 1t
may crafty your spite at first, but it is
better to make friends than enemies. If
you cannot make people happy, at least
refrain from adding to their misery.
What if thi, woman is not your ideal of
womanly perfection, or that man your
model mani Your mission on earth 10 not
to remind them of the fact. Each of us
has faults of his own T; in correcting
them we shall end ample occupation. A
sting or dig" never did any good
never helped any one to be any better.
One who falls into the habit of giving
them soon looks ill-natured. 1t is not
always possible t. join the Mutual Admi-
ration Society, and be good member,
hut ut least one can hold ones tongue.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

a prolonged drought has brought the In.
habitants Of the Philippine Islands to o state
Of starvation, and their destitution has been
intensified by tho raynges Of tho locnsts
which have cleared of the remnants of the
maize and vegetable crops. Many Of tho
people subsst on roots, other food being un-
proourablo. In somo districts tho streams
and wells have dried up under tho influence
Of the intense heat and tho want Of rain.
The appearance Of swarms Of loouets follow
ing here, rs in India and other countries, on
severe drought, seems to bear out tho theory
that the existence aud multiplication Of these
insects orc favored by dry weather.
Winter has fairly set in on the European
continent. Falls Of snow are announced in
oil tho mountainous districts. The Appens
mines and the black forest arc covered, and
the Swiss passes are blocked up. In Paris
the Seine is very high, and there are foars Of
an inundation. Tho snow storm which out
off Vienna for forty.eight hours from commu.
nioation with the world lasted twolve hours,
covering the roof and streets with snow SOW
eral feot deep. almost entirely interrupting
travel, and destroying oil telegraphic oon,mu
nioations.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28
For Sale,

ONE HOUSE AND LOT, containing
f1HEa two Acres Of Land, with Barn and Sta
|IiIEA bles Said House contains eight rooms
kskElA and Kitchen In tho basement. Garden
and Land in fine planting order; also wol fenced
Situated on the Main Street Of Walhalla, South
Carolina Will be sold oheap on account Of
leaving the State. Terms--IIalf cash; balance
frat of April. 1870. J. II. KLElNBECK.
Got a. 1878 40-lm
R65n Abbevlllo Press and Banner, Edgefeld
Advertiser, Newberry Herald and Laurens Herald
will please copy tho above advertisement to the
extent Of $3.50 eaoh, and forward bills to this
otioe, & a S355 ( ~ IS
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28
State Of South Carolina,
OCONEE COUNTY.

En- TIE COURT OF CUMMON PLEAS.
against for
q. Il. Watson. foreclosure.
DURSUANT to au Order from this Court
Il in this case, made by Hon. j. II Hudson,
Presiding. Judge, on the 10th Of October.
1873. will sell, to the highest bidder, before
the Court House door. ut Walhalla. 8. c.,
on salcday in DECEMBER NEXT. tho Tract
of Lnnd described in the pleadings in this
case as follows, viz: All that Piece Parcel or
Tract Of Laud situate in the Town of Wal
halla, County and State aforesaid, adjoining
lands of D. Biemann, Mrs. II. A. Hunter,
John G. Davis and Others, containing oae and
one-hnlf acres more or less.
TERBfS-CASI.
j. w. STRTBLING, G. C.P.
November 7, 1873 5l-4t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28
State Of South Carolina,
OCONEE COUNTY
IN TIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
S. Lovinggood Complaint

s. Lovinggood .;s COMPLAINT
W. porry and ". Houston. Foreclosure.
DURSUANT to an Order of this Court,
i made in this case, by IFnn. j. II. Hudson,
Presiding Judge, on the 10Th Of October,
1878, will sell to the highest biddeiS before
the Court House door, at Walhalla, S. c., on
saleday in DECEMBER NEXT, the Tract Of
Land described in the plcadngs as follows,
viz: "All that Tract of Land in the County
and State aforesaid, on waters Of Martins
Creek, of Seneca River, adjoining lands of
Wagner, Trenholm & Co., w. A. Lay and
others, containing Ono Hundred and Seventy
Ono Acres, moro or less
TERMS OF SALE:
Onerthird cash. Balance in two equal
installmonts, at six and twelve months, with
interest from date. Purchaser to give bend and
mortgage of the premises to secure tho credit
portion and pay extra for papers.
j. w. STRIBLING, G. C.P.
November 7, 1878 5l-4t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
IN TILE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
against for
James r. Cox. Foreclosure.
DURSUANT to an Order Of Foreclosure,
i made in this case by Hon. Il. J. Mackey,
Presiding Judge, on the l lth Of March, 1878,
! will cell to the highest bidder, before tho
Court House door at Walhalla S. G., on saleo
day in DECEMBER NEXT. the Trast of
Land described in tho pleadings in this case,
as follows: All that Piece or Tract of Land,
situate in said State and county, on Brass
town Crock, waters Of Tugaloo River adjoining
lands of lsaac Standridge, Jacob Butt and
others, containing Ono Hundred and Fifty
Acres, more or less. and known as Tract No.
10 of the real estate of Jacob Butt, Senior,
deceased.
TERMS CASH.
J.W. STRIBLING, G. C.P.
November 7, 1878. 5i-4t.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
0COnacc County.

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
OcOncc County.
IN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS,
r. Lewis, Judge of Probate Complaint
against for
VIM. 6. soruggs. Foreclosure.
DURSUANT to IN Order Of Foreclosure,
i made in this case by Hon. J. II. Hudson,
Presiding Judge, on the 10Th of October,
1873. 1 will sell, to tho highest bidder, before
the Court House door in Wahalla, on salc-
day in DECEMBER NEXT, tho Yract of
Land described in tho pleadings in this case,
as follows: viz: All that Picco, Parcel or
Tract Of Land being in said State and county,
adjoining tho Mill Tract heretofore belonging
to Hiram Gibson, deceased, lands belonging
to ,lohn Sitton and others, known as tho
Smith Tract Of the real estate belonging to
the estate of said Hiram Gibson, deceased,
containing One Hundred and Fifty Acres,
more or less.
FERMS-CASH.
j. W. STRFBLlNG, G. G. P.
November 7, 1873 5l-4t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

State Of South Carolina,
OCONEE COUNTY.
IN TIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Melissa Lay J Complaint
against for
g. Wsnnsr aud G. W.Filzingor. Foreclosure
DURSOANT to On Order from this Court
Il in this case, made by Hon. ). i. Hudson,
Presiding Judge, on tho 10th Of October
1878, will sell to the highest bidder before
tho Court House door. at Walhalla, s. c.,
on saleday in DECEMBER NEXT, tho Trac,
of Land described in the pleadings in this
case, rs follows, viz: "All that Piece, Parcel
or Tract Of Land, situate in said State and
county, on both sides Of >Ocouoo Creek, adj
joiaing lands of reserved for Wm. A. Lay,
lands of Mason Duncan, Wm. Todd aud
othera. containing about Six uundrcd and
Fifty Two Acres, moro or less This sale is
subject to all the rights and lion upon said
land disclosed in ordor of record in the courts,
rendered in the case Of A. Lay and Josephine
Werner against W. A. Lay and others.
TERMS-CASu.
}. W. sTRIBLIEG, G. .g.P.
November 7, 1873 5l-4t.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

Ia Buenoa Ayres they have plenty of paper
money, but it takes $3l .95 Of it to buy a gold
dollar. a thousand dollars is not an extrav.
agant prco to pay for q suit of clothes, and
for five or six thousand dollars year o man
may rent a very snug cottage.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1878-11-28

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, November 2l.-Tho
arrival last night of the steamship st. Johns,
q new vessel of tho Charleston and Florida
line, was the occasion of demons tration on
the part of the citizens. She was received
with salute of twenty-five guns, She
gave a grand exoursiop on the river to.day.