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Renovation. not Prostratiop.

Did any enfeebled human being ever become
strong under the operation Of powerful cathar-
tics or sallvants? 1t is sometimes necessary to
regulate the bowels, but that cannot be done
by active pIrgation, which exhausts the vital
forces and serves no good purpose whatever.
The only true way to promote health and Wig
or, which are essential to regularity Of the or
ganic functions, is to invigorate, discipline and
purify the system at the same time. The ex-
traordnary efficacy OF Hostetter's Stomach
Bittera i'll cases of debility or irregularity OF
the organs Of digestion, assimilation, secretion
and discharge. is universally admitted. Appe-
tite good digestion. a regular habit Of body.
active circulation OF the blood and purity Of
all the the animal fluids arc induced by this
superb tonic and corrective. IT has no equals,
moreover, as a preventive of chills and fever,
and other types Of malarial disease. To emf
grants and travellers II is particularly servicea-
bic as II medicinal safeguard
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
Remarkable Phenomenon.

About twelve years ago Mrs. Weis, an
estimable lady aged about 60, died at
her home near this city, and her remains
were inferred on the farm of a relative,
Mr.. Jacob K9pf, about two aud a half
miles north of Fort Wayne. AS the
farm was about to pass out of the hands
of the family, the body was yesterday
disinterred for the purpose of being re-
moved TO Underwood Cemetery. The
coffin, which had been wasting in damp
place, was found to be well preserved.
When opened the remains presented a
most striking appearance. The feat
ures were unchanged. having altered in
no respect since death. The body was
completely petrified. every portion of 1t
being as hard az rock. When struck
with the hand the resulting sound was
as loud as if a stone wall had been hit.
Mrs. w. was very large woman in her
lifetime, and when she died weighed
about 200 pounds. The weight of the
body yesterday was SO great that it taxed
to the utmost the strength of six large
men to move it. The lines Of the face
were hardened, and the entire body was
as rigid as bronze statue. The re-
mains were complete, with the excep-
ton OF the feet, which were gone, there
being only two small bones left, which
were detached from the ankles. The
body was brought to this city yesterday
and reinterred in Underwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Weis was the mother-in-law OF
John VSndermark, Esq.-F0rt Wayne
(Ind. Sentinel
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
One Way of Becoming Wealthy.

John Rhodes, of Hounslow, England,
dressed as a tramp, denied himself the
necessaries of life, and took to the road.
He lately died, and his fortune was
found to be over 9100, 900. The man
bequeathed il to various metropolitan
charities. A similar instance of eccen-
tricity occurred in Marseilles. The OBJ
iect Of the miser was to bsild an aque-
duct to convey water into the city free,
and it was done. During the life of the
Frenchman he was ridiculed, despised,
and, like Stephen of old, came near be-
ing stoned on account of his rags and
his meanness.
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made me cry. At last human nature
surrendered, and i secretly slipped my
boots off. This was a mistake; / was not
able to get them on any more. 1t was a
rainy night, there were no omnibuses
going our way, and as 1 walked home,
burning up with shame, with the girl on
one arm and my boots under the other,
L was an object worthy of some compass
sion, especially in those moments of
martyrdom when had to pass through
the glare that fell upon the pavement
from street lamps. Finally this child of
the forest said, "Where are your boots?"
and, being taken unprepared, / put a
fitting finish to the follies of the evening
with the stupid remark. "Tbe higher
classes do not wear them TO the theater. ="
TiCui3l
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Tight Boots.

had ON new shoes. They were num-
Der seven when L started, but were no
more than fives now, and still diminish
ing. walked two hours in those shoes
after that before we reached home.
Doubtless could have the readers SYM
pathy for the asking. Many people have
never had the headache or the toothache,
and | ana one of those myself; but every
body has worn tight shoes for two or
three hours, and know the luxury of
taking them off in n retired place and
seeing his feet swell up and obscure the
armament. Few of us will ever forget
the exquisite hour we were married.
Once, when was callow, bashful cub,
/ took n plain, unsentimental girl to a
comedy one night. had known her a
day; she seemed divine; / wore my new
boots. At the end of the first half hour
she said, "Why do you fidget so with
your feet2" / said, do I?' Then l
put my attention there and kept still.
At the end of another half hour she said,
"Why do you say, Yes, oh, yes and
Ho, an, certainly, very true J to every
thing / say. when half the time they are
irrelevant answers ?" / blushed and ex-
planned that i had been little absent
minded. At the end of another half hour
she said, "Please, why do you gaze
steadfastly at vacancy and yet look SO
sad ?" explained that always did
when L was rejecting. An hour passed,
and then she turned and contemplated
me with her earnest eyes, and said,
Why do you cry all the timer" ex-
planned that very funny comedies always
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
Irish Bulls.

Mr.. D., an Irish gentleman, was in
vited to dinner lately, by n
well-known Scotch resident, at whose
generous table he met quite number
of the hosts countrymen. The con-
versation turned on Irish bulls, of which
one and another repeated several, until
the whole company was in a roar of
Laughter. Our Irish friend kept quiet
until his patience was exhausted. Then
he blurted out g Stay, Mr.. c., an do
We know what 1 think ?" "Why, in
deed, what do you think, Mr.. D.P'
"Shure, sir, aud do ye know that
thiuk, indade, that not more than one
half these lies that they tell about the
Irish are true" This may be said to
have brought down" the table.
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selling Citizens OF Florida Into slavery
Are the Cuban Patriots Pacihed?

selling Citizens OF Florida Into slavery
Are the Cuban Patriots Pacified?
Several weeks ago. says Washington
| telegram, the President received let.
ter from reliable source stating that
the writer was in possession of facts capa-
BILE of direct proof to the effect that col
ored men, citizens of Florida, had been
kidnapped and transported across the
Gulf of Mexico to Cuba, and there sold
into slavery. The writer says members
of the families of some of the enslaved
citizens had received intelligence from
Cuba, from their relatives, stating that
they were held in bondage there, and the
matter was communicated to the Chief
Executive of the United States for such
action in the premises as might be deemed
best calculated to indicate American
dignity in view of procedure 80 grossly
in violation of the civilization of the
times. The contents of the letter occa-
stoned much surprise to the President.
With view of ascertaining the truth of
the statement. he concluded to dispatch
confidential agent to Cuba for that
purpose. Such agent was found in
Judge Leonard, Republican member
from Louisiana in the House of Repre-
sentatives. gentleman discreet and cour-
teous, and familiar with the Spanish Ian
guage. 1t was thought advisable to pur-
sue this discreet course instead Of MAX
ing the subject the basis of diplomatic
correspondence. Judge Lecnerd, few
days ago. obtained indefinite leave of alb
sence from the House, and left
New York for Havana on tke
steamship Columbus on Wednes-
day last, carrying with him n
letter from President Hayes to the Cap
tain General, and also one from Senior
Mantilla, Spanish Minister, addressed
To the same officer, to whom Judge
Leonard will make known the object of
his mission. It is not doubted that the
Captain General will afford him every
facility for the accomplishment OF his
mission, besides extending his own in
vestigations in the same direction. An
other object of the mission is to ascertain
the true condition of the insurgents,
official accounts and those from insur-
rectionary sources being contradictory.
While one side represents decline OF
the instruction, the other asserts to the
contrary, and agents have been here in
behalf of the insurgent Cubans, with a
view to the recognition of their indie
pendence by the United States. The
Captain General will doubtless extend
to Judge Leonard the necessary facili-
ties for visiting the insurrectionary dis
trict, as Spain uniformly shows dispo-
sition to preserve and strengthen friend
ly relations between Spain and the
United States, which have never been
more amicable than they are now.
Should it be found true that negroes
are kidnapped in Florida, or any other
Southern State, and conveyed TO Cuba
and sold into slavery, immediate means
will be adopted to prevent all such flu
ture outrages on persons and violations of
international law. The objects of the
mission are not publicly known, care
having been taken to conceal them, but
the above statement is confirmed in
quarters which leave no room for doubt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
Abandoned at Sea.

At all times ships of one kind or another are
floating about at sea, abandoned by officers and
crew, In what seems a hopeless condition.
Some are dismantled and mere hulks, some are
swimming keel upward some are water-logged,
but being laden with timber Will not sink, but
are driven hither and thither AZ the wind and
waves may direct. So people afflicted with
catarrh, bronchitis and consumption are aban-
doned by physicians and friends az incurable,
yet thousands of such are annually restored to
perfect health by the use of DIR. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy and DIR. Picrces Golden Medical Dis
covery. The Catarrh Remedy is unequaled as
a soothing and healing local application, while
the Discovery purifes and enriches the blood
and imparts tone and vigor to the whole system
VIDoLIA, La, April IT. 1877.
DIR. PIERCE:
Dear Sri suffered for twelve wear, with
that most offensive and loathsome OF all dis
eases-catarrh. My taste and smell were com
pletely destroyed. procured supply Of DR.
Sago's Catarrh Remedy and your Golaen Med
ical Discovery, which 1 used according to di-
rections, and a complete and permanent cure
was speedily effected. take pleasure in rec
ommending them to all afflicted.
Ever thankfully yours
CLARA f.. HUNT.
WADINo RIVER, Burlington Co., N. j.,
Feb. %, 1877.
DR.. PIERCE
Dear Sir-Your Golden Medical Discovery is
the best medicine for coughs, colds and con-
sumption ever knew. 1t has saved my life.
Respectfully yours,
HELEN b. McANNEY
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rtios wishing the prescription will please address
REv. EDWARD A. WILSON,
1874 Penn Street, Williamsburgh, N. Y.

The Greatest Discovery of the Age is Dr.
Tobias celebrated Venetian Linment 30 years before
the public. and warranted 20 Diarrhea, Dysenegy
Collie and Spasns taken internally: and Group Chronic
Rheumatism, Sore Threats, Cuts, Bruises Old Sores,
and Pains in the Limbs, Back and Chest, externally.
IL has never failed No family will be without At
after once giving IL fair trial Price, 40 cents DE-.
TOBIAS VENETIAN HORSE IMMINENT. in Pint
Bottles az One Dollar. is warranted superior to any
other NO PAY, for the OF Collie Cuts Bruises
Old Sores. etc. Sold by all Druggists. Depot Park
Place, Nay- York
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
The New York Postmaster Sued for
Using Patent.

In the postoffice in this city, as in
most Others throughout the country, the
canceling of the stamps on letters and
the printing of the postmarks is done
The cork to cancel the
stamp and the die 10 make the post
marks are fixed side by side on wood
en- handle, 80 that both can be- used to-
gcther. For the use of this simple in
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
Practical Generosity.

DR.. l. s. johnson Il Co., of Bangor, Maine,
% pound sample-package of Sheridan's horse
and cattle powders, on receipt of twenty (20)
cents. These powders are worth their weight
in gold to make hens lay, and will prevent all
manner Of diseases common to hens, hogs and
horses, including hog-cholera.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08

strument in this single Office $3.50, 0S0 is
demanded, and Postmaster James has
been sued for that sum. United States
District Attorney Woodford says chat at
least 81, 600, 900 is involved in the case,
because the double stamp is generally
used in the postal service, aud an action
may be instituted against every post
master. -NeU York Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
The Extended PopuIaritv

or DooLEY's YEAST POWDER is the best evidence
of its worth. Whenever you want light,
white, sweet biscuit, delicious pot-pie, elegant
cake, or a choice pudding DooLEY's BAKING
POWDER should be used. Perfect purity and
absolute full weight are the watchwords Of tie
manufacturers
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08

MoTHEgs! Mothers Mothers Don't
fail to procure Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup
for all diseases incident to the period Of teeth
ing in children 1t relieves the child from pain,
cures wind colo, regulates the bowels, and, by
giving relief and health TO the child gives rest to
the mother. 1t il an old and well-tried remedy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
POetical Ages.

DIR. Frederick II. Marvin, himself a
poet, lecturer and preacher, has pre-
pared table, which we give below, OF
the ages of poets:
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A Startling Fact.

Thousands of children have died OF dph-
liberia this winter who might have been saved
by single bottle of Johnson's Anodyne Lini-
ment, which costs 35 cents. II i'd a sure pre-
ventive of diphtheria, and will cure nine out of
ten. No family should be without il day.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-03-08
DIR. GRAVES HEART REGULATOR

has sold largely and been universally recon-
mended by druggists as cure for Heart Dis
ease, and has given satisfaction, as can be seen
by reference to a letter received from i. W.
Kinsmsn. druggist, Augusta. Maine.
" Tinring sold at retail more than n gross OF your
HEART REG ULATOR take pleasure In saying that
IL has given great satsfa oton in every have
heard from. Almost every day receive testimonil
similar 20 the one incloseu. +. w. KISsMAN.n
SEND Your name 10 Il. e. INGALLS,, Concord.
N. H., for pamphlet containing Il list OF tes-
lmonials of cures etc.
The HEART REG ULATOR is for sale by
druggists at 81 cents and : per bottle
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TO COSSU1rPTIyES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured OF
that dread disease Consumption, by simple remedy, is
anxious TO make known bis ellowsuferers the means
of To all who desire it, he will send copy of the
prescription used Gree of charged with the directions
for preparing and using the same which they will find
SURE CURE for CONSUMPTION ASTHMA, BRoSCHITIs,
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MORE TESTIMONY IN FAVOR OF
White Russian Spring Wheat
wrsNEn. CuMMrya Co. NED. T.,

H$sEN Nov. 4. 1871
Mr,ts5I W. f.. STIrT-Dear Sir: sowed two bush
ENHtytJ els of the Russian Wheat last spring one
lFSh1J of land. and harvested ~ bushels of No.
tsS3rM Wheat oar other wheat Yielded about -
\SNNANYi bushels PC acre varie v. " Lost Nation"
vt0xt.4JI Yours truly, n. g. WADSWOkTH
HySE5el/ From Miller Iiough. Grain Dealers. New
ESt; NX ton, Inwa--Dear Sir. Tine party for whom
ESSksE ordered one-haf bushel OF the Russian Wheat
VHS,sgH last spring raised IL bushels from H. and we
N[ST think the 'atlstaction Il has given VIII create
\NNsyStLa demand for the seed here In the spring.
lNAaSyy.1 From VIM. Noble, Ia Verne Mnn.-rhe
PtHyl.i White Russian Wheat received of you last
S.sxzsAy spring fully met my most sanpuine eNpecta-
E@SJ, tons raised 20 bu,liels from the bushel
INN.r7xfJo of seed while my tiie wheat. in the
FAA1tHfy sill, produced only 22% bushels per acre.
ll<x.:SJ OAe of neighOOis who raised some OF the
NJ zJ Russian Wheat refused 81 per bushel for his
M 50 ycfcp.
KteS5.9I Among the papers which recommend the
EsNNtFfY Russian Wheat may be mentioned the Vest
eAu5Ss,NX Rurai. OF Chicago. and the AMericdn
kgTiJ .tgficHisyisi. of New York the latter, which
ENgf.tI l. the most disc rimna;ng paper published.
NSS1iht5y excludes everything of doubtful nature
MV3M from it's columns, and the fact that our edver
\S%sJ tisemeut appears in their paper is sufficient
SS&kfJ guarantee TO farmers thot our wheat Is an
E51,Y Improvement of genuine merit. For circular,
<SY with price and sample, incl0se stamp, and
IA address W. 4. STITT.
M 22S Lake St.. Chicago, I'll.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18
John the Baptist.

A new prophet had appeared, ancient in
manners and spirit, modern in speech and
purpose. No sleek scribe, or pompous
priest, or courtier clad in soft raiment was
he but a son of the desert, clad in gar
ments of coarse camel's hair, bound around
him by leather girdle, seeking his food
from the rock where the wild bee left its
honey, and the locust came-a man full of
the stern spirit of solitude and the thoughts
God speaks to the soul that can dare to be
alone. He called himself a voice, but he
was not like the still small voice the prophet
had heard in his mountain cave he was
rather like the wind and fire that broke in
pieces the rocks, heralds as they were of the
low sweet voice that was to come out of the
silence they left. People from the banks of
the Jordan crowded to hear him. His fame
reached Jerusalem, and Sadducees, Scribes
and priests, publicans and sinners, went
forth TO listen and be awed into passing
reverence and faith. His ministry exercised
an immense power-made, while it lasted,
Judea contrite and earnest, Gallee penitent
and wistful; remained, when it had long
ceased, a memory SO moving as to touch the
courtier heart of Josephus with reverence
and admiration. Each of our gospels is q
witness TO his eminence. Love of him dis
| tlnBulSueu alike Jesus ana the JEWS iS
Jesus he was the very greatest of the proph
cts His name was so potent as to subduC
the arrogance, if it did not extort the re
spect, of pharisees; so noble as to rouse ant
retain the devotion of the crowd. So full
was he of the inspiration of God, that HI
not only dared to be prophet in an age O
priestcraft and Journalism, but even com
PEELED it to listen to him. So possessed wa
he of lofty humility, that he retired befor
greater, proudly confessing that he was
: and had lived to be, superseded. He evoked
from the Old Testament the spirit that in
augurated the New, and so became tn
meeting-point of both, a symbol of tn
dawn, which is at once the death of tn
night and the birth OF the day.-Protesso
J A. A. Fdirbdirn.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18

Life would be impractical unless it were
the primary rule to believe what is told us.
There is not single relation in adult life in
which we are not compelled to depend upon
the word of another-of husband, wife,
a friend, an agent. We believe certain things
representing them-n their honor, their
chastity, their affection, their fathfulness.
10 what kind of condition would life be re.
luced if we apply to these matters "the
universal duty of questioning all that we be-
leve ?" In some at all events, of these re-
ations, it may be observed, it is in the ma
ture of the case impossible that we should
nave "sufficient evidence for our belief.
1t is an unquestionable fact that many a
man who has been trusted, and who has for
years borne an unexceptional character, has
proved fathess and it is quite impossible
| can be sure upon grounds of evidence re-
specting any particular man that he is in
capable of this baseness. But the first con-
dition of genuine and honest friendship
is to believe this, to refuse to entertain a
doubt of it, and, if need be, to uphold a
friends honor until he is absolutely proved
dishonorable. With respect to trust exer
cised in commercial relations it might per
haps be said that it is mere application oi
the principal of probabilities. As matter
of experience, if customers are trusted, the
majority of them will fulfil their engage
ments 1t may be doubted whether trades
men really do act in practice on this mere
calculation of probabilities at all events
the principle does not apply to the other re
lations of life just referred to. 1t would b'
an insult to friend to say you trusted anC
loved him because you thought it more prob
able he was true than that he was false. Ill
expects from you, as the primary condition
of true friendship that you believe firml.
concerning him that of which you canno
possibly have certain evidence.-Selected
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-09-18
Home Piety.

1t is in the family life that mans piety
gets tested. Let the husband be cross and
surly, giving slap here and cuff there,
and see how out of sorts everything gets
rhe wife grows cold and unamiable too.
Both are tuned on one key. They vibrate
in unison, giving tone for tone, rising in
harmony or discord together. The children
grow up saucy and savage as young bears.
The father becomes callous, peevish, hard
a kind of two-legged brute with clothes on.
The wife bristles in self-defence They de-
velop an unnatural growth and sharpness OF
teeth, and the house is haunted by ugliness
aud domestic brawls. Is that what God
meant the family to be-he who made it a
place for Love to build her nest in, and
where kindness and sweet courtesy might
come to their finest manifestations The
divine can be realized There is sunshine
enough in the world to warm all. Why will
not men come out of their caves to enjoy it
Some men make it point to treat every
other mans family well but their own-have
smiles for all but their kindred. Strange
pitiabe picture of human weakness, when
those we love best are treated worst; wher
courtesy is shown to all save our friends
Il one must be rude to any let it be som'
one he does not love--not to wife, sister
brother or parent Let one of our loyeC
ones be taken away and memory recalls
thousand sayings to regret. Death quicken
recollections painfully. The grave canno
hide the white faces of those who sleep
The coffin and the green ground are crue
magnets. They draw us farther than W
would go. They force us to remember
man never sees so far into human life a
when he looks over a wife's or mother
grave His eyes get wondrons clear ther
and he sees as never before what it is
love and be loved; what it is to iniure tn
feelings of the loved Selected