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Tal1nage.


Extract from Talmags's speech before
the Brooklyn Presbytery after sis &C.
quittal:
Get men into the kingdom of Cod
WHO cares about the way you get them
imp Six years ago went to the Adj
rondacks with hunting and fishing AZ
paralus loaned me by friend-the ap-
para'us worth about $500. II the trout
and the deer of Saranac lake and John
Browns tract could have understood my
baggage, they would have been very APP
prehensive. Such reels! Such bait.
boxes! Such cartridges! Such shoot
ing-tackle! Such Bradford flies! Such
pocket-fasks for soda water and lemon
ade! Suffice 1t to say / did not inter-
fere with the happiness Of. the piscatofy
or geological world! While was labo-
riously getting ready, mountaineer,
with an old blunderbuss, shot three deer.
| found that splendid apparatus did not
imply great execution. What is true In
the woods, is true in the church. All
our elaborate and costly theological ap.
paratus is failure il we cannot catch
souls.
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ga Bad Egg" |"

The following story of Lincoln is re-
called by Washington correspondent :
An active Abolitionist had been appoint
ed by Mr.. Lincoln to be Secretary Of one
Of the territories upon recommendation
of Mr.. Sumner. The man turned out to
be dishonest, and the fact reported to
Mr.. Sumner who, ineredulous, went to
see the President. Mr.. Lincoln laid the
proof of the mans dishonesty before
Mr.. Sumner, assuring him that undoubt-
edly the man was "a bad egg" Mr..
Sumner was obliged to admit the force
of the evidence, but be said: "Why, l
can't tell his friends that he is "a bad
egg.'" "Ob, yes," said Mr.. Lincoln,
"that expresses it exactly. You tell
them that ! say their man is bad egg"
And the classical Senator departed with
this inelegant message, which be no
doubt altered into more polished phrase
before imparting it.
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Stanley Again in Africa.
Cincinnati Gazette.l

Stanley is in Africa once more. He
is to take charge of the Belgian explor-
ing expedition, which, though under
royal patronage, had met with reverses
through want of competent leader
Exploration, to be successful, requires
tact, and Stanley has shown himself to
be the possessor of abundance of this.
he has enlisted many OF his old follow
ers at Zanzibar, paid them advanced wa
ges,and promised them visit to Europe
when their journey is over. Oae who
has fought so many battles with the wild
tribes cannot expect a very peaceable
march, and this fact has been taken into
consideration. The expedition 10 provi-
ded with q steam launch, large cutter,
and many pierced iron plates. These
last are doubtless to serve as projections
to boats crews when navigating the
lakes or rivers. 1t is supposed that the
destination of the party is the Congo,
but it is probable that the great tributa.
ries of that river will be more objects OF
search than its main channel, which has
already been traced out. Possibly, how
ever, careful sounding Of Its depths may
be made as preliminary to the establish
ment of line OF large boats on its up
per waters. z
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Easy Lessons in Etiquette.
burlington Hawkeye.]

We have been profoundly interested
in work that has just been sent US, the
author whereof, Professor B f Fam
ming, aims to give to the world easy les.
sons in etiquette for gentlemen. tits
useful work. Among other things the
Professor says:
"When calling on new lady acquain-
tance, the hat should be taken to the
parlor and held in the hani"
This is one OF the best instructions in
the book. When you don't know all
about the lady and her family, young
man, freeze to your hat all the time.--
We once knew young lady who kept
her father and four brothers in nice, new
stylish hats all the time, by simply in
structing the servant to just skin the bat
rack every time young man with gid
dy hat was fresh enough to leave his hat
in the ball Well bet dollar Professor
Tanning has been there himself. Aud
then, beside, plug" hat is such CON-
Portable thing to hold in ones han6.-
When you cant think OF anything to
say, you can stroke the bat the wrong
way, aDd then exert your energies du-
ring the rest of your visit to getting it
smooth again.
"A gentleman" says the Professor,
with becoming severity, "never dances
with his overccat on"
And we may add that he hardly ever
dances with his overshoes on, and the
instances in the best society in which
gentleman has danced through AN entire
set with his ulster drawn closely over his
head, his trousers stuffed in the legs OF
his india-rubber hunting boots, and an
umbrella held oyer his head, are rare in
deed, Society cannot feel too grateful
to the Professor for mentioning this lit
tie matter of etiquette.
"a gentleman continues the Profess
sor, "always wears kid gloves
This is solemn, sober, earnest, spirit
ed truth. When you meet a-a-person
anywhere, in the street, in the cellar, at
the lunch stand, in swimming, in bed,
and you see he wears no gloves, shun
that person. He is no gentleman; Pro-
fessor Tanning says SO, and Professor
Tanning knows. Why, real gentle
man wears gloves when he washes his
hands and when he trims his nails.
always" insists the Professor, "of-
fer your hand to lady with the back OF
the hand down."
II you don't believe this, try offering
the hand 10 lady with the hack Of it
up. The lady will Immediately kick the
stutfing out of you."
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Home Made Furniture.

There are many persons who have 9
prejudice against home made furniture,
and would prefer their rooms to present
a bare and empty appearance rather than
resort to the many contrivances which
economy and taste might suggest. For
instance, one can make q very pretty
wash stand by buying common pack
ing box, have shelf fitted on the in
side of the lower part for brushes, shoes,
etc.; cover the top With cretonne, and
around the edge arrange q lambrequin
Of the same, cut in points and finished
with lace or fringe. Have frame made
to extend about three feet above the top
of the stand, over which drape curtains
of cretonne, and finish the same as lam
brequin. The effect is charming. Then
the satisfaction of having accomplished
it yourself by displaying little ingenui-
ty viii amply repay for the time it may
take.
There are numerous ways of chang
ing an ordinary cane seated chair into
really elegant parlor furniture. Put 8
castor on each foot, and revarnish it.:
then tack piece Of strong crash from
the top over the back and seat, which
fill with moss or hair; to produce thick
pad, lay double quantity over the top
of the chair. Then tack another piece
Of coarse crash over the whole. Final
~, finish with any material you may
fancy, and complete by tacking fringe
around the edge. An exceedingly shah
by chair thus renovated will present q
most ornamental appearance. Bands OF
embroidery on the back and seat aid
materially in imparting finish to these
chairs.
1t is these trifes that impart an air OF
comfort and ease 10 the homes Of some
persons, while others with ten times the
expense will never make their houses
anything more than "houses filed with
furniture"
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Perhaps.

There are girls and girls. Would tina,
all of them had the good sense of the
Kentucky girl Of whom this story is
told. Ehping with her lover, she said
snow you see how love you: you will
he always true and kind husband, won't
you ?" He answered gruffly. "Perhaps
I may, and perhaps not" She rode in
silence few minutes, when she suddenly
exclaimed: "Oh! what shall we do2 |
have left my money behind me in my
room ?" "Then," said be, 1--WE must 90
back and fetch it." They were soon
again at the house, the ladder was agar n
placed, and the lady remounted while the
ill.natured lover renamed below. But
she delayed to come and 80 be gently
called. "Are you coming2" when she
looked out of the window and said, Per
baps I may, and perhaps not" and then
shut down the window. 49,
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From the N. Y. Sun }
Free Elections.

The word free in the title to this s.arti-
Gle is almost superfuous, for that cannot
in strict pronriety Of terms be called an
election which is not free. In discussing
this interesting and important subject
our contemporary the Tribune speaks as
follows:
"The cry that the States alone are en-
titled to regulate elections means moth
ing except that the Democrats intend to
hold power il they can by the same vio-
lent and dishonest means which they en-
ployed in winning 1t, and which they
have always employed to the full extent
Of their opportunity"
If the Democrats have raised any such
cry as that set forth in this extract from
the Tribune, then the Democrats them
selves are greatly in error. The provis-
ion of the United States Constitution on
this subject Is as plain as language can
be made. While it imposes upon the
several States The duty of making regu-
lations for the election of Representa-
tives and Senator'S, it invests Congress
with complete authority to make or alter
such regulations in every particular, save
only as to the places OF choosing Sena-
tors.
Under this grant Of authority, as we
maintain, Congress has the right to pro-
vide that troops shall not be present at
the polling place. except to repel armed
enemies Of the United States.
Mr.. Hayes, on the other hand, cor
tends that troops may be present to awe
unarmed citizens.
He denies the power expressly granted
to Congress by the Constitution. and as-
serts an arbitrary power in the Executive
superior to the Constitution.
This is q good issue for the Demo-
Gratis, If they understand it, to 60 before
the country upon.
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An Invention in Waltzing.

Olive Logan in one of her letters
writes: ~ heard of q rather amusing
reply given the other evening at bali
by an American girl in London society,
who had strayed away from the ball
room. Her mother subsequently, discov-
cred her in o remote nook with gentle
man who had his arm around her waist,
while she rested the tips of her pretty
little fingers on his manly shoulder
daughter, what's all this ?" exclaimed
the irate mamma. The daughter looked
up calmly and replied: "Msmma, allow
me to introduce Capt. M to you. /
had promised him dance. but was so
tired that / couldn't keep my word, and
I'm just giving him sitting.s,ill waltz
instead"
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A Accomplishments of western Mules

Two miners were seated on bowlder
alongside the road to Sutro, says the
Virginia City Chronicle. discussing the
kicking powers of the mules. One had
just returned from Sutro and the other
was on the way there. and having met
near the rock they sat down for talk.
Have you quit over there p said the
one who was eastward bound.
"Yes.,
"Wby2 ~
"Mules.'"
"'Fraid I" of 'em ~
"You bet. saw one yesterday slong-
side an old boiler kickin' of the rivet-
heads one BY one. Never missed one.
was just going on shift, and when saw
the mule and heard there was more of
'em inside, threw up my job. I've got
Ia wife and two children depending on
me, and l don't take no chances.
"The worst mule / ever saw" said the
other, "was in Phoebe some years ago.
1t was one l owned. One day it rubbed
against some nails sticking out of post,
and it turned round and drove those
nails one by one. using a single blow Of
the hoof, with the iron shoe on, tor each
nail. 1t never missed its kick, and al
ways drove them just in to the bead
Then it saw few tacks on the post lit
tie lower down, which were only half
driven in, and it drove them in, too, with
light taps Of the hoof, just as gentle and
easy as could be-. One day man came
along and set out can OF nitro glyce-
rine and giant powder. He wanted to
get the mule to kick 1t and get killed. /
saw him about the corral with the can,
and knew what was up. AT first / was
going to stop him, but then l thought If
my mule was any kind Of mule at all
he could take care of himself. So I just
watched. Well, the mule saw the can
and, walking up, smelt OF it, and then
squared himself for the kick. The man
was sneaking off, and just as the mule
was going to kick the can, he caught sight
of the fellow and changed his position
so that his tail was toward the man. He
let fly his right hoof. The can went q :
ing through the air and hit the man
square between the shoulders just as he
was gettin' over fence about hundred
feet away. The thing exploded, and
never saw the man again. But next NOR
ming Pat Holland came out in the Record
and said that the town had been visited
by shower of blood"
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Sleep for Children.

There is no danger that children can
sleep too much. The old proverb,
"Who sleeps, eats" is illustrated in those
little ones who sleep most. Wakeful
children are almost always peevish, irri-
table and lean. If they can be induced
to sleep abundantly they are quite likely
to be good natured and plump. Their
sleep should be as much during the
hours Of darkness as possible, and, there
fore, it is better that they should 60 to
bed before sunset to have their sleep
out, than to lie long after sunrise in the
morning. 1t is we'll to let any healthful,
growing child sleep till he wakes himself,
and then give him suchs variety and
amount Of outdoor exercise as shall
make him glad when bedtime returns.
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Real Happiness.

The best recipe we know of, if you
want to be miserable, is to think about
yourself-how much you have not made,
and the poor prospects you have for the
future. A brave man, with soul in
him, gets out of such pitiful ruts and
laughs at discouragements, rolls up his
sleeves. whistles and sings and makes
the best Of life. The earth was never
intended for paradise, and the man
who rises above his discouragements
and keeps his manhood will only be the
stronger and better for his adversities
Many noble ship has been saved by
throwing overheard its valuable cargo,
and many man is better and more hu-
name after be has lost his gold.
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you are gone this time, sure.' l was
too near the edge of the rock for the
Apache to get behind me, so staid
where I was. l was confused, but did
not lose my senses. was good box
er, and, although l could not see very
we'll on account of the blood, still l kept
my hands going, and l expected to feel
that fellows scalping- g-knile on my head
at every second He cut at me two or
three times, and cut my nose and cheek
and eyebrow, but 1 showed him away
/ made big effort to see, and l got my
right eye open and jumped at the Apa-
che, and luckily knocked him down.
Then l got on top of him as quick as a
flash and grabbed at his knife. He was
too sharp for me, and he cut my thumb
open, but did not seem to feel it at all.
Then he threw his knife away and put
both arms around my neck and pulled
my head down on his breast and tried TO
smother me. ! ducked my head so that
| could breathe. Both of his hands
were in use holding my head, and that
gave me my right hand free, and / used
it then, gentlemen, if l ever did. l
punched him In the ribs in the way a
New York prize-fghter had shown me,
and I hit him in the same place every
time. Presently felt something give
way. had broken one of his ribs
Then every time hit him I could hear
him gasp for breath, for was driving
that broken rib in on his lungs. In a
few seconds his arm dropped down, and
| felt him bite me in the shoulder and
try to get me by the throat. was get.
ting awful weak, but this reminded me
that also had teeth. fastened them
on his windpipe. / don't remember any
more. When the boys came up aud
found me the Apache was stone dead,
and my teeth had met through his wind
pipe. The boys rugged up blanket be-
tween two mules and took me down to
Sonora Rancho. 100 miles OF, aud there
/ was laid up for four months On New
Years morning my hair was long and
of deep brown, but five days after,
when l got to the rancho, it was as white
as it is now. / came to my senses Oh
tue 10Th of February, but the funny part
OF it was that my brain was so muddled
that l forgot English aud Spanish, and
could only speak German. When the
people spoke to me in Spanish or Euglish
! could understand it and thought it was
German, but all my answers were in
German. Gentlemen, you can eat what
you please, but for me, dou't want any
more live Apache in mine. Good night"
and the Colonel went off to bed. -
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A young man who prides himself on
his witticisms, and who was addicted to
drink, recently became acquainted with
a young lady at friends house. Hop
ing to show his wit, he graciously in
qnired: "Miss how do you like Mr..
Wright" "Mr WrightP What Mr..
Wright2" mused the young lady. why,
the man who always does right he re
piled with simper. "Oh, yes, l see !!
and you, sir" she added quickly, show
do you like'Mr HallH" "Hallp What
Hall do you mean ?" "Why, alcohol"
she said. The young man has since re-
formed.
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No Doubts.

Judging from the universal satisfac-
ton that DR.. Prices Unique Perfumes
have already given, there is no doubt but
that as high a reputation for charming
perfumes will soon be acquired by the
firm OF Steele & Price as they have al
ready gained for their culinary prepara-
lions. The delicate fragrance of DR..
Prices Perfumes make them very popu-
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Rooms Above jones' Store.

MISS F. A JONES
uAS just received new supply of Spring
IL Patterns for Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren, and solicits the patronage Of the ladies
Of Woodsfeld and vicinity. She is prepared
TO DO FIRST CLASS WORK.
Also, cut and ct for those who desire to have
them made elsewhere;
Patterns of sll styles for ssls-aprl, ,'7am3.
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Married life often begins VITO rose
wood and mahogany, and ends with pine.
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The Curious Manner in Which a
Texan Used His Teeth--A Thrill
ling Story of Lite in Arizona in
1S5S---A Gold Miners Narrow
Shave--How a Mans Fists Saved
His Life.
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WANTED-FURNISHED ROOM,
' with Board, BY gentlsmAa and wife. Refer.
enee gwen. Address, stating terms and location, a.
IutSlllgeneeF 0hIee, jy4S
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grapher for the Washington "Dinksy," Is
oblIging, and has our thanks; but when
Joseph turns upon o stranger with an hon
est look Of inquiry, you are met with an
eye OF almost complete comparison with
that Of the member from Massachusetts,"
Mr.. Beall, proprietor Of the "Depot
Farm" is almost q giant In size. Much
information can be gathered from him
concerning the illustrious lawyers, and
statesmen Of early times. Many Others
we met who furnished amusement and In.
struction. Perhaps something Of them
hereafter. To 0 young attorney from
Washington, who visits West Alexander
for the most legitimate Of oil purposes, we
return thanks.
For scenery, one feels little desire to
seek elsewhere its' qualification; the hills
are beautiful under the bright arial tint
OF the setting sun, the skies kindle with
the "magic Of summer clouds and glorious
sunshine" With all the natural and con
Ventional advantages Of the town and vi
Cinity, II Is strange that some enterprisine
man OF wealth has not innovated upon
some OF the many fine sites summer
hotel, VISITOR.
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saving through reiundlng operations
since January LIST, 1879, amounts to $780,.
48s, and since March lst, 1877, to sl4, 297,.
III. While these reiunding opera.
tons caused an apparent increase
in the interest bearing debt, IL
will be remembered that three months
notice Of redemption must be given and
before that notice can be given the lower
rate bonds that replace others must be sold,
and the money secured, While, there.
fore, the statement shows two sets Of
bonds outstanding, the money for one is
in the Treasury, andthe only loss is that Of
three months interest, pending the notice,
which Congress has vainly been asked to
shorten. Many Of the same good results
have been brought about in the bust.
ness Of private citizens. Interest has been
reduced on State, corporation and private
debts, Business has experienced sub.
stantial revival. Our exports for the year
ending June LIST, 1870, increased nearly
$500 100000 over those OF the preceding
year. During the same time imports Of
merchandise decreased SO per cent and
exports 50. Other departments show
similar improvements, and while they are
not attributed solely to resumption, 1t is
claimed that the restoration Of our cur.
rency to a coin standard contributed
largely TO these beneficial results.
Wehave not space to follow the Score.
tary in his mastery expose OF the sophis-
tries put forward by the advocates Of in.
tlated and irredeemable currency. That
resumption tended to increase rather than
diminish circulation Is shown by the fact
that whenever paper circulation Is at par
with gold the coin itself becomes factor,
and swells the amount necessary for the
transaction OF business. The demand that
bonds and custom duties should be paid
in greenbacks was long ago met. 1t is
now daily done without question and
without raising any issue Of good faith
with public creditors. The claim that the
coin and bonded Indebtedness OF the Gov.
eminent has been increasing from 81 ,lOO,.
100000 in 1866 to s., 900, 900, 600 in 1870, is
shown to be the flimsiest Of verbal decep-
tions, the whole interest bearing debt in
1865 being s., SSl $50, 294 90, and the last
statement showing it to be 81, 707, Gas, 700
As to silver coinage and the national
banks, the Secretary announces himself in
favor Of the unlimited coinage OF silver
whenever commercial nations have agreed
upon market ratio, and as iavoring the
continuance OF the banks until safer and
more convenient system can be devised.
In conclusion, he makes fervid appeal
to the old.fashioned Democrats Of Maine
trained to sustain the public honor and
the public faith" not to be carried by
a party name or party badge to the dis
honor of their country and the shame o.
their children. For Republicans he holds
up the traditions Of their party, whose
aspirations from its foundation have beer
to do right; and asks them, in common witt
intelligent Democrats, to "join in develop
ing the principles and policies which II
twenty years have done SO much t.
strengthen our Government, to consolidate
our institutions, and 10 excite the respec