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Ter continued Mr.. Speaker, will yon be kind
enough to send me the Bible from your desk?'
After searching for the passage he desired,
amid great laughter, Mr.. Butler sent to the
clerks desk and had read the passage from the
second chapter Of st. John, which deecribes
Christ driving the money changers from the
temple and saying to them "Make not my
Fathers house a house OF merchandise" MIR.
Butler" After that reproof, ! have no fur
Their word to say."... The bill granting an
American register to a foreign built ship for
the purposes of the Woodruff scientific expedi-
ton was passed, and the House adjourned.
The House ip committee Of the whole, dis
cussed the bill extending the time for the with
drawal of distilled spirits now in bond until
July /, 1878. and at the close Of the debate MIR.
Buffers amendment, providing that when the
spirits are withdrawn the tax shall be collected
at the rate required by law at the time Of its
entry into bond, was adopted. Mr.. Fosters
substitute for tue original proposition, declar-
ing that q reduction Of the tax on whisky is in-
expedient, WAS adopted by q vote Of 1874 to 95.
Tho House sustained the action Of the COM
mittee by a vote of-yeas, 146 nays, 1l2. Ad-
journed.
A resolution to investigate charges Of official
misconduct in the United States western dis
trict court Of North Carolina, was referred to
the committee on the judiciary. IA bill WAS
reported fixing the pay Of the higher class Of
letter carriers in large cities at $1,000, and Of
the lower class at $500 per annum.. The
House, in committee Of the whole, took up the
military academy appropriation bill, and dis
cussed it generally. Adjourned.
Among the bills introduced in the House was
one by Mr.. Southland, of Ohio, authorizing the
payment Of customs in legal tender notes, and
one by MIR. Mile, Of Texas, directing that all
bonds hereafter issued by the government shall
be payable, principal, and interest, in gold,
silver. or legal tender notes....Th consular
and diplomatic appropriations bill was reported.
1t asks for 81, 1874. 1856, as against 81. 1873 1874
last year, the reduction being reached by cut
ting down salaries Of ministers and consuls and
disseminating representation at some points. -.
An effort to pass a resolution directing the
ways and means committee to report an income
less than required two-tbirds majority. Ad-
ionrnad-
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A Spring That Flows Only in Drought.

The Portsmouth IN. H. Chronicle
Y On the farm of Mr.. Daniel Cook,
which is in one corner of Kittery, Me-,
close up to the York and Elliott bound
ary lines, is an intermittent spring,
which is not only q most eccentric nat
ural curiosity but a very great conven-
fence to it's owner. Its existence was
unknown to Mr.. Cook Tor any II else
in the neighborhood) until n of the
parched summers of five or six years
ago, at which time all the springs,
swamp-holes, etc., in the cattle pastures
dried up, and the animals had to be
driven quite a distance twice a day to
get water. One evening, on turning the
cattle out of the pasture in which they
had been feeding during the day into
the one in which the intermittent spring
is situated, on their way to water, the
thirsty creatures utterly Disguised the
boy who had them in charge by desert
ing the path and running to a distant
part of the pasture, in spite Of the boys
vigorous use of language and stones.
Following them up, the boy was aston
ished to find them engaged in drinking
heartily ct a spring which wa dis
charging q goodly amount of water, but
which be had never heard of before.
This lasted until the advent of wet
weather in the autumn, when it disap-
peared, ard did not again show itself
until the following summer, which was
also 8 dry one. Since then it has been
watched by the farmer, not 80 much on
account of it's odd performances rs be-
cause of it's usefulness; and he has
found that whenever a drought becomes
80 severe that all the other springs in
the vicinity fail, this n commences
business, and keeps it mp until rain
enough falls to start the other springs
at work, when it Immediately knocks
off
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Trims Window STOPPER.

The Omaha (Neb.) Bee says George
Francis Train was stopping at the Hern-
don House in 1867, while an editorial ex-
cursion was visiting Omaha. One day in
the dining-room he sat at a table near a
broken window, through which the wind
was blowing at a lively rate. He com
planned about it, and after every e1pedi-
emit, except putting in q new glass, mad
been tried unsuccessfully to stop up the
hole, he paid q man ten cents q minute
to stand in front of the window between
it and himself until he had finished his
meal. He then vowed he would build
another hotel Immediately, and that very
afternoon, sure enough, he purchased
two lots and had men at work digging
the cellar, and in sixty days he had the
Cozzens House completed. 81.
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AdulteratiOn of Flour and Bread.

While it is certain that needless alarm
is frequently excited by exaaggerted
statements regarding food adulteration,
there can be no doubt that many of the
articles of food met with on our tables
often contain foreign ingredients, which
are introdueither feed or the purpose of
~lessening their cost or improving their
taste and appearance.
Flour is subjected to adulteration with
other and inferior meals, such as rice,
beans, rye, potatoes and Indian corn,
the addition Of which cheapens the price
aud in some cases bestows q good color
upon a damaged or inferior grade, or
causes it to take up an abnormally large
quantity of water. The addition of
foreign meals to -four is practiced, how
ever, almost exclusively in Europe, as
most of the substances of this class used,
have in this country a greater value
than pure wheaton -four. A more prob
able illustration with US is the use of
alum and mineral substances, the
former is occasionally employed to
impart a white color to -four; the latter,
which include sulphate of lime, kaolin,
chalk, and bone dust, being used to
produce increased weight. It has quite
recently come to light THAT a flour con-
tanning ten per centum of a mixture Of
chalk, plaster of Paris, and barytes has
for some time formed a steady article of
export from Holland into other European
countries. The presence of such sub
stances as these can be detected by
placing the -four in a long tube nearly
filled with ch~loroform, shaking the mix
ture and allowing it to stand, when the
pure -four will rise to the top Of the
liquid, the heavy mineral adulterants
sinking to the bottom.
Bread naturally contains the foreign
ingredients added to the -four from
which it is made; but in addition to
these, other substances are sometimes
used in its preparation. Alum is en-
ployed to prevent the action of the dias-
tase upon the starch, and to prevent
the bread from becoming sour and
mouldy; and although this salt undoubt-
edIy tends to accomplish these. results
and imparts a fine white appearance to
the bread, its use is not justifable.
When taken into the stomach it is liable
to occasion acidity and dyspepsia fur
thermore, it prevents the solution of a
large proportion Of the gluten of the
bread, thereby causing a decrease in its
nutritious value. A far more reprehen-
sible adulteration consists in the addition
of sulphate of copper, which has the
same effect on the color Of the bread
and on the diastaste. Although this salt
is but seldom employed, and then in
very small amounts, its use is to be con-
demned in t,,a strongest terms, as its
acts as a virulent poison, and its effects
are cumulative. A simple and delicate
test for detecting the presence of copper
is to moisten the suspected bread with a
few drops of solution of ferrocyanide of
potassium, which will a pinkish
color to become apparent if the metal be
present.-NeW York Evening Post.
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They seized the inside guard of the

They seized the inside guard Of the
prison, gagged him, took bis keys,
opened the front door, overpowered the
sentinels, and wrested their arms from
them, and after a terrible hand-to-hand
combat, fought their way through the
yard, and succeeded in pushing through
the federal lines, which were now quite
heal to them. These men were all OF
Ohio. Their comrades attempted to
escape with them, but were all wounded
or driven back before they could get
beyond the yard. These men, all OF
Ohio, were kept in prison for several
months, and exchanged in March.
The United States government gave very
handsome medals to the survivors of this
terrible raid, and provided for the fami.
lies of those who we're killed. The first
medal was given to Jacob Parrot, a
mere boy.-Detroit Free Press.
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Should an eruption occur in this volcano,
and cause the destruction Of one-half Of the in
habitants who live in the vicinity, the remain
der, who barely escape with their lives, imme-
diately move back upon the half-cooled lava,
and there live in constant fear Of another erup-
ton, foolishly fancying that the only tenant
able portion Of the earth rests within the
shadow Of the great volcano. This fairly illus
trates the force Of habit, and the persistency
with which people cling to opinions when once
formed. For example, DR.. Pierc,'s Golden
Medical Discovery cures incipient consumption,
coughs, colds, and all affections Of tie liver
and blood, yet some still depend upon physi.
clans and remedies that have naught but re-
peatad failures to which they can refer. And
although DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is
sold under a positive guarantee to cure those
weaknesses peculiar to women, and notwith.
standing that thousands OF women bear testi'
mony to its efficacy, and the truth of all state.
ments made concerning it, many yet submit tt
the use Of caustic and the knife. Again, DR.,
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, no larger
than mustard seeds, will positively cure con.
stipatlou, where it is dependent upon dyspepsia
or torpid liver ; yet some still depend for relief
upon the blue pill " or huge do.es Of drastic
cethartic medicine. In the face Of such facts,
can we. wonder aI the blindness of the poor
Tta1ianS2
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Sold by dealers generally.
What the Bilious Require

Since torpidity of the liver is the chief cause
of it's disorders, it is evident that what the bill
iors require is an Alternative stimulant which
will arouse it to activity, an effect that is fol-
lowed by the disappearance Of the various
symptoms Indicative of its arrangement. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters invariably achieve the
primary result mentioned, besides removing
the constipation, fa~tulence, heartburn, yel-
lowness of the skin and whites Of the eyer,
pain in the right side and under the right
shoulder, nausea, vertigo and sick headache,
to which bilious invalids are peculiarly subject.
AS a remedy for chronic Indigestion, mental
dependency, and nervousness. the Bitters are
equally eficacious, and as o renovant OF lott
vigor, a means Of arresting premature decay,
which. the gentler sex is peculiarly subject,
they may be thoroughly relied upon.
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The Greatest Discovery of the Age is Dr..
Tobias celebrated Venetian Liniment! 30 years before
the public. and warranted TO cure Diarrhea, Dysentery,
Collie, and Spasms. taken internally and Group, Chronic
Rheumatism, Sore Threats, Cuts, Bruises, Old Sores
and Pains in the Limbs, Back, and Chest, externally.
It has nsvor failed. No family will ever DO without 1t
after once giving it q fair trial. Price. 40 cents. DR.
TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE IMMINENT, in Pint
Bottles, at One Dollar, is warranted superior to any
other, or No PAY, for the cure of Collie, Cuts, Bruises,
Old Sores, etc. Sold by oil Druggists. Depot-1O Park
Place, New York.
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From Chns. H. Colgate, ESQ.,,
OF the firm Of Colgate g. Co., Manufacturers OF
Flavoring Extracts, 81 Blackstone st.,

SoMERvILLE, Mass, Dec. 6, 1876.
MEssRs. SETH W. FowLE & Sons:
Gentleme,-Last spring my little daughter,
aged five, became very much emaciated with
loss of appetite, and great prostration Of
strength, so much 80 that we were obliged to
take her out Of school. This continued through
the summer and caused US much anxiety.
After trying various rem sdies without deriving
any benefit our family physician recommended
the use Of Peruvian Syrup. After using. it one
week we saw a marked improvement in the
child's condition. and in a month she was
rapidly gaining in health and strength, her
appetite being excellent. At this date she is
perfectly well, with round, plump cheeks, and
healthy color, and il again attending school
regularly. / consider her restoration to health
entirely due to the Peruvian Syrup. and feel
that I cannot too highly recommend it as q
tonic. Very gratefully yours,
CHAs. q. COLGATE.
Sold by dealers generally.
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GRAY Hairs.
4 can not be, Hold I'D tho light

4 can not be! Hold up the light
Closcr--the other way
Yes, child, your laughing eyes :guess was right
My hair is turning gray.
smong those treSses, long my pride,
thread Of silvery sheen
Has dared audaciously to hide
Their ripping waves between.
,hE me when youth and childhood seem
Scarce to have have passed away,
lis sad to stGrtle from ones dream
And lind ones hair is gray.
: know the fire burns in my heart
Or flashes from my eye
~ ncrcely as it used to start
In days so long gone by.
know l feel, l love, I hate,
As keenly as of yore;
had not deemed it vas SO late =
Chill age stood at the door.
Lies hours seem more than ever full
and JOY crowns every day,
Yet DER their current comes a lull-
ay hair is turning gray.
lou orer comfort, darllng-say
The silver lies alone;
Companionless it will not stay
Ere many months have flown.
Cray hairs you think a circlet bright
20 crown = regal head
O@e used to praise their raven light
In halcyon evenings fled.
Nut all that voice is silent now,
That form is laid away,
The lips are closed that used to vow
Long ere my hair was gray.
Well, let it come-the silver sign
1 live again in thee;
Thy tresses are as surely mIne
Ard still more fair to see,
For mornings gold is glinting back,
And mornings purple lie
.Along my darling's sunny track,
Reflected in her eye.
What matter, since her young life grows
More brilliant every day?
Ter mother grieves not, tho she knows
Her hair is turning gray.
Nh well! the clouds have often riffs
Their masses dark between;
As suddenly the topmost lifts
A silver ray is seen.
It may be God draws back the clouds
That bar it from my view.
Aud I can hail its path Of light
Which marks my upward way,
And so give thanks because this night
My hair is turning gray.
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PASTORS

knowing worthy persons who desire usefu' ana 'em'"
,,at;r. emplosment will help such by directing them
70 send for a Special Agents Circular Of FRANK
LEsLIE'S SUNDAY MAGAZINE, a Household Per
odical. upsectional and unsectarian, edited BY Rev.
FIR. Deems. Good terms made TO such as send .
recommendation from a clerg, man and ten cents
postage fer q specimen copy. Address, n
LEsIIE,S PUBLISHING HOUSE, 537 PearlsH
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GOLD BONANZA.

. Many poor men or the Pacific coast are
made rich every year by small investments
in mines without risk.
The HERALD, published at Calais, Maine,
says, they have no doubt the shares that
can now be had at One Dollar, will soon be
worth over $4,000 each.
Send at once for full particulars, as the
shares are being rapidly taken. Address,
Mess. Brown & Bro, Bankers,
CALAIS, MAINE.
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We will wager a years subscription that a
small Is cent package Of Sheridan's Condition
Powders contains more pure ingredients, and
costs more money than q bushel Of any kind
put up in large packages. Why? Because the
large packages are worthless trash.
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HIGHLY I~MpoRTANT.-It is claimed that
Johnson's Anodyne Liniment is almost infalli'
BILE in the cure OF Diph.heria, Pneumonia, In
t%luenza, Bronchitis, Congestion n Of the - Lungs s!
we know it will certainly prevent diphtheria,
and that it will cure the Group instantly.
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Cheap Farm for Sale.
GRACE'S SALVE.

BONNEVILLE, Mich. Dec. n, 1sT7.-Mesrs. Foples: !
sent you 81 cts. for two boxes Of Grace's Salve.. / have
had two and have used them on an ulcer on my foot, and
it is almost we'll. Respectfully yours, O.. j. VAN NESS.
Price 25 cents a box ut all druggists, OF sent By mail
on receipt Of 35 cents. Prepared by seth w.
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Patentees and inventors should read adver-
tisement Of Edison Bros. in another column.
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Sour Stomach and Heartburn.
are signs Of q bilious attack ;.Quirk's Irish Tea
will remedy all these. Price Is cts.
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"The Witness on Trial.'

"The WItnegs on Trial."
Judge for Yourself. The paper you want is the
N. Y. Witness. All the news, reliable market re.
ports, inancials and family reading. Reports OF
Fulton st. prayer meeting religious and temper
anco movements. Ladies' letters. The attrac.
tons Of different locations for immigrants 81 &c
a year. Sample copy free. 8 mos. on trial25 cts
Witness Office Frankfort st., NY. J.Dougall
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VEGETINE.
Kidney Complaints.

Diseases OF the Kidn .ys. Bladder. etc. are AWAY,
unpleasant. and at times they become the most dis
tressing and dangerous diseases that cen at,ct the
human system. Most diseases Of the Kidneys arise
from impurities in the blood. causing hnmors which
settle on these parts. VEGETINE cxcels any known
remedy in the whole world for cleansing and purifying
the blood, thereby causing a healthy action to all the
organs of the body.
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Dime Savings. -.
Housekeepers who study economy in small
things should use Dooley's Yeast Powder,
as every package "a full weight.
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TO Australia

H323&S =.
Under arrangement with the Government OF New
South Wales, the noble Al Ship IYANHOE, 5000 tons
capacity, A. H. Hartman, Master, now lying at Pier y
East River, will be fitted up and proyisioned anGer
Government Regulations for 2oO p,sssnSers; SaiIns
ed must be Of so and bodily health and OF
good moral character and shall consist OF mecnanics.
eshorer.. miners, domestic servants, farmers and any
other description OF laborers suited TO country pursuits.
Price to be paid by the emigrant S45:Oo For further
nart;cnlars apply to X, W. d co.
Do Sonth William StraAt. NaN York.
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Gold mining. How fortunes nre made. Head
Nd rtisamcnt brown u pro,, Calais, Matnrr
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SANDAL. WOOD

A ,,.;,ye remedy for nil disoases OF the hianeSs'
Bla oder and Urinary OrGnns also good IN Drop
sicaI Complaiuta. It mover produces hekne's'
osr.,, and ,noedy IN It's sotiop. It Is fast supe1sedina
all other remedies. Sixty capsules cure IN s1 OF etD
days. No other medicine can do thls'
R.u.r, NJ limitations. for. owing to Its 81"
suoosss, many have been offered some arc most o'ns''
ous causing pAes ete.
DICK s. CO.'S 6enui'' S'f' Cor
mica, containing on Of Sn"dai~.od, coll at d"
.,o~s.. asa (or e+re~La~. ~ '-~d TO. =" u -"'
g,-.:r ssr.st. Ne. wi $500
q
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Splendid Market Garden
THE NEW YORK
Commercial Advertiser.

Well equipped, Sash, Tools, and Crops tcr 1873. One
from best market in New Eogland. All for sale OF
10 lease By JOHN B. SMITH, East Hartford. Conn.
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brought face to face with it, and that he
had nothing to say against the decree of
the court that had brought him to the
scaffold. He decried, however, in the
name of his comrades and in the name Of
justice, the manner of the death to which
they had been brought. 1t was not
such a death as soldiers deserved.
After Wilson had concluded, the tray
was sprung. The men fell simulta
neously, and the crowd averted theil
faces for an instant. When they looked
at the scaffold again only five men were
hanging. Slavens and Campbell, who
were very large men, had broken the
ropes and fallen upon the Ground.
They were writhing there in great agony,
half strangled, and the still press
ing about their necks. The crowd made
a rush toward the PROSTATE mer The
lieutenant in charge Of the hanging
drew his sword and, standing over thu
men, drove the crowd back. The rope
was speedily loosed from the necks o
the victims, and they were assisted int
a sitting posture. They recovered theil
senses in a moment, and both begged
for a drink of water. This was give1
them, and revived them very much
The ropes were then readiusted, and tn
two men we're made to reascend thu
scaffold. Their comrades were corpses
The trap was set again, and the fata
trigger was touched once more.
The men fell with a dull, heavy thud
Campbells neck being apparently bro
ken by the fall. Slavens, however, wa
doomed to still further torture. Hi
immense weight, and size were sue
that his feet touched the ground. Hi
commissions were terrible. His fee
would touch the ground and relieve tn
! strangulation, and then his %convulsion
would renew it. At once a bystande
seized a shovel, pushed the ground fror
under Slavens' feet, and the brave man
I: sufferings were soon at an end. Th
bodies were buried near the scaffold.
OF the remaining prisoners none wa
hanged. By a most daring sally froi
their prison, eight ot the men escaped