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Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-19
the COURIER-JoURNAL On
GRANT.

Louisville gave General Grant Q very
cordial welcome. The Courier-Journal,
on the morning preceding the demonstra-
ton, had this 10 say of him "The man
who became the instrument OF Providence
for the overthrow Of the South in the
great war Of the sections, and, thereafter,
the Executive appointed by the North to
carry out the system OF reconstruction or
dered into being by the Republican party,
is, to-day, the guest Of a city, which is not
merely the metropolis Of the South. but in
its politics thoroughly Democratic. and in
full sympathy with the Southern view Of
public affairs. Already the town is decked
in his honor: and, presently. muliiiudes
Of excited people, pleased with themselves,
and their enthusiasm. will throng the
streets to welcome him. Truth, indeed, is
stranger than fiction. II ever WAS man
borne to destiny, this man surely was to
play the part in q fairy tale to pass
through vicissitudes Of fortune known
only to fable-lsnd and fable : to have
honors thrust upon him 70 be a defiance
to al custom, precedent and rule = his
tory unto himself. We NEST Gen. Grant
as sn American We greet him as an
American. Putting aside those things
that have been, and reaching forth unto
those things that are TO come, standing
under our own vine and fg tree. with the
olive branch in one hand and the Hag OF
our country in the other. we join this war
rior who has triamphed over Us in his
hope that sectional bitterness may sink
into the common prosperity, the peace and
honor Of al the people
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-19

THERE is talk in Washington again
abaut an Electoral bill or Law to regulate
the counting Of the votes in s contested
Presidential election Il i possible that 8
complication may arise next year similar
to that Of 1876, and it would seem that
there is great need Of sone established
tribunal and some regular forms for meet
ing the exigencias which may arise out Of
our bungline and awkward system of Sc
lecting . President. We have, however,
great confidence in the wisdom and ability
Of the present Democratic Congress, and
it would be just IS well, perhaps, not to
waste any tine over an Electoral bill this
winter,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-19

Gov. RIcHARp N. BISHOP hiss been in
Washington explaining TO the reporters
the cause of the Democratic defeat in Ohio
last October. He is perfectly frank and
honest about it. He says that the party
lost the State because il failed 10 renomi-
nate ga faithful and efficient Executive for
. second term" Thief snd e. executive is
understood to De Mr.. Bishop himself. The
party might ,;one nationally for its neglect
Of Mr.. Bishop by nominating him for
President.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-19
PACIFIC G r.
fsPEcTAL TO TIE EUREKA DAILY SENTINEL
CALIFORNIA.
Mere Mad Called For.
sAx FAAEeIsee. December 10.
An assessment has been levied On Cish
Of 81 per share. And en Alta Of % esata
per share,


A Victim Of Mormon brutality.
SALT LAKE. December IS.
On Saturday. q daughter Of Apostle John
Josephine by name, attempted to
escape from brutality. but was captured at
Unitah, on the Union Pacific Railroad. by
her relatives. She was on the emigrant
train. without Q ticket, and this led TO her
detection. She says the brutal treatment
VI her family CAUSED her TO leave. She
wAs brought 70 Salt Laks this morning.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-19

Jozx SzzRxAs is playing his cards for all
they are worth, and there is no political
game known in which be does not excel.
His latest dodge Is to claim that CameroD's
election a. Chairman Of the Republican
National Committee is . Grant victory.
he hopes by this article TO mislead at
least . portion Of his opponents. 1t mat
tiers little what tactics Sherman adopts. he
viii never reach the Presidential chair.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-19

TIE Eastern journals are giving Sharon
. lift. The Phiiadelphia Nail thinks he
viii manage to snatch time enough from
his private business to enable him to draw
his pay.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
The Outside Passenger.

Some years ago, @ young lady, who was going into a northern county, took seat in a stage coach. For many miles she rode along; but there wGs enough to amuse her in the scenery through which she passed, and in the pleasing anticipations that occupied her mind. She had been engaged as a governess to the grandchildren of an earl, and now was travelling to his seat. At midday the coach stopped at an inn, at which dinner was provided, and she alighted and sat down to the table. An elderly man followed and sat down also. The young lady arose, rang the bell, and addressing the waiter, said:
 "Here is an outside passenger; l cannot dine with an outside passenger. 5"
 The stranger bowed, saying, "I beg your pardon, madam, I can go into another room," and immediately retired.
 The coach soon afterward resumed its course, and the passengers their places. At length the coach stopped at the gate leading to the castle to which the young lady was going but there was not such prompt attention as she expected. All eyes seemed directed to the outside passenger, who was preparing to d1s- mount. She beckoned, and was answered.
 "As soon as we have attended to his lordship we will come to you.''
 A fox of and, to her dismay, she found that the outside passenger, with whom she had thought it beneath her to dine, was not only nobleman, but the very nobleman in whose family she hoped to be an inmate. What could she do? How could she bear the interview? She felt really ill, and the apology she sent that evening was more than pretense. The venerable peer was considerate man, and one who knew the way in which the Scripture often speaks of the going down of the sun.
 "We must not allow the night to pass thus," said he to the countess "you must send for her, and we must talk tc her before bedtime"
 He reasoned with the foolish gir. respecting her conduct, insisted on the impropriety of the state of mind that il evinced, assured her that nothing could induce him to allow his grandchildren to be taught such notions, refused tc accept any apology that did not go tc the length of acknowledging that tht thought was wrong, and, when the righ impression appeared to be produced gave her his hand.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

tween the Transvaal and Zululand, and various depredations on the border by Cetywayo, King of the zulus. The boundary was settled by arbitration last year, and in the award Sir Bartle Frere, after recapitulating all that had pre- viously occurred in connection there with, decided that in future the boun- diary is to be the Pongolo on the north to it's source, and the Blood River from it's source to it's junction with the Tugela at Rorke's Drift On the east. The small line of country between the sources of these two rivers is to be surveyed and marked off in straight line from one to the other. The award ends with dec- laration-very distinct and peremptory that any intrusion over these bounds on the part of any of the Zulu tribes will be deemed an act hostile to the British Government, and enc for which Cetywayo will be held responsible. Hos tile demonstrations having continued on the frontier, an ultinlatums was sent to Cetywayo through Sir Henry Bulwar, Lieutenant Governor of Natal, in De- cember last. The defeat of the British column by Cetywayo, the Zulu chief, brings a crisis in British affairs in South Africa. It involves, as probable re- suit, costly and tedious war with 8 majority of the other Caffre tribes, which the Zulus will doubtless be able to bring to their assistance.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
Story of a Wedding.

The wedding guests were gathered all, the minister was in the parlor, the mar riage feast was piping hot, and the bride was peeping out of her window and blushing the while, but the bridegroom was missing. They waited two hours and then dispatched brother of the bride to find the bridegroom and mean while, lest the victuals should spoil, they all sat down to dinner. Now, the bridegroom was the most bashful man in Goshen Township, and possibly in Ohio. He was discovered in his room with his every day clothes on and with one side of his face shaved. When asked why he remained away, he replied that he had attempted to shave himself but was so scared and nervous that he could not accomplish it. He finally told the brother that if he would finish shaw ing him and help to fix him up he would go and report for duty. The brother kindly assisted, and the two started for the home of the anxious bride. When within short distance of the house, the young HULL D h0aLo 15E'AA 1aAAou AILA. Ao declared that he could not face the crowd, and reluctantly retraced his steps. The brother went home and reported the result of his investigation, and the preacher, turning to the lady, said, 'I'll never tie you to such man." On the following Saturday the father of the young lady was met with the same plea, "I can't stand to face such crowd, but if you will get squire and let us get married after night, will try it again" The old gentleman declared that the ceremony must be performed in the day time. Finally the bashful young man was led into the parlor by the arm, cooped up in a corner, and brought face to face with minister and maiden.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
Victor HugO's Granddaughter.

Every one has heard of Victor Hugo's granddaughter, the little Jeanne of the "Annee Terrible" and of the "Art d'etre Grandpere. This interest ing child was nearly burned alive the other day, being only saved by her mar vellous presence of mind.
 She got out of bed early in the morn ing to play with clock which had been given her on New Years day, and which was deposited in state on the mantle piece, and, as she leaned over the fire to reach the coveted toy, it caught her nightdress, which was soon in blaze.
 Another moment and the child would have been horribly injured; but. with remarkable coolness and pluck, little Jeanne threw herself on the floor, rolled over, and so extinguished the flames at the cost of 8 few trifling hurts.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
In a Printing Office.

M. Champfeury, having recently pub lished book entitled "Balzac's Method of Working" it may be worth while to reproduce Edouard Ourlic's famous description of the way in which the great authors "Cesar Birotteau," which was set up, rewritten and cor rected fifteen times in twenty days, got into type:
 "The printers were ready and paved the ground like waiting steeds. M. de Balzac sent in 200 sheets of manuscript, written in five feverish nights. Every one knows his writing. It was de- bauch, chaos, an apocalypse, Hindoo poem. The stoutest compositor turned pale time was short and the copy un- paralleled. Nevertheless needs must, so the monster was tran ansformed-trans- lated as we'll as might be into familiar signs. The most expert could do no more. The proofs were sent to the author.
 "Next day the author, sends back the first two proofs pasted on four-sheet posters. From each printed word sets out dash of ink that curves and winds like Q congreve rocket and at last breaks into fiery rain of phrases, epithets and nouns, underlined, crossed, written upside down, mixed, scratched out and superposed. A splendid-a dazzling sight. D,
 "Imagine four or five hundred arabesques of this sort, interlaced, knotted, clambering and tumbling from one edge of the sheet to the other, from the North to the South i; as many maps in which were inter-involved the towns, rivers and mountains, all the hierogly- phics of the Pharoahs and the fireworks of twenty festivals.
 "At this awful spectacle the printers smote their bosoms, the copy-holders tore their hair and the apprentices lost their reason. The most daring tackled the proofs, where some recognized Per- sian, others the unfamiliar symbols of Madagascar, some Sanskrit. Work was pushed on with blind trust in Provi- dence.
 con the morrow M. de Balzac sent over two sheets of pure Chinese. Only fifteen days left; maddened copy holder endeavors to blow out his brains
 "Two more proofs received, very legibly written in Burmese. Two printers go blind.
 "And thus the proofs went back and forth, till at the seventh essay some symptoms of excellent French were diagnosed nay, there were even faint traces of connection between the 1 nhrases"
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
A Great Den of Snakes.

In the extension of the Central Branch road from Beloit to Cawker City, Kan sas, the line passes through the town ot Glen Elder. A short distance from Glen Elder, on the Solomon River, is steep and rocky bluff, about fifty-fve feet high, large portion of which was blasted away to make room for the road bed. A few days ago blast of nitro glycerine caps and giant powder tore of a large part of the bluff, and down the declivity came writhing and rolling 8 bunch of snakes almost as large as a barrel. They were of different varie- ties, .rattlesnakes predominating, with racers, adders, garters, Sc. When first routed from their warm bed they were active and dangerous, but the severe cold soon made them comparatl' ely harmless, and they were killed by the men without much trouble, or covered up in the dump by earth and stone. Every blast since the first batch ap- peared has brought another huge bundle of reptiles. Every hour moving, writhing lump comes rolling down the bills, only to separate at the foot, and those that escape the laborer's pick and shovel crawl off to get covered up in the dump. Thousands of snakes have been unearthed and killed. Not one case oi snake bite has yet occurred, notwith. standing that it is many times almost impossible to avoid stepping on the ser pents. Most of the snakes are as large round as mans wrist and about three or three and half feet long. Farmerl say that this is the regular winter der of these venomous creatures, and tha during the autumn snakes are seer headed in the direction of the bluffs and the only way they can be turned from their course is to kill them.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
A Brave African.

For courage and other warlike quail ties, the Zulus may fairly be called the Afghans of Afaica, and many of their recorded exploits would do credit to any trained soldier. Some few years ago a Zulu hunter, hearing a young British officer speak somewhat lightly of native prowess, offered to give him specimen of it by killing single-handed huge lion which infected the neighborhood. The challenge was accepted, and the brave fellow at once set forth upon his dangerous errand, the officer and several of h1s comrades following at a distance. Having drawn the beast from his lair, the hunter wounded him with a we'll flung spear, and instantly fell flat on the ground beneath his huge shield of rhin- ocerous hide, which covered his whole body like the lid of dish. The lion, having vainly expended his fury upon 1t, a6 length drew back a few paces. h. stantly the shield rose again, second lance struck him. and his furious rush encountered only the impenetrable buck Ter. Rolled again, the lion crouched close beside his ambushed enemy, as if meditating siege; but the willy savage raised the further end of the shield just enough to let him creep noiselessly away into the darkness, leaving his buckler unmoved. Arrived at safe distance, he leveled his third spear at the broad yellow flank of the royal beast with such unerring aim as to lay him dead on the spot, and then returned composedly to receive the apologies and congratulations of the wondering spec tators.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
THE OLD, OLD STOR

love thee, yes! 'tis vain to soothe my tremor, The thoughts that blest, but fill my soul with
 grief; Alas, the smile that charms another dreamer Brings back the past that is my sole relief ; That recent past-through summer forests
 splendid,
 When all seemd thrilling with new life for
 me A seasons promise-it is broke and ended l love thee, darling, butt cannot be. Each vine-clad work appeared hallow'd
 bower,
 Where truth might dwell, to our enchanted
 gaze; The love-lit day gave way to twiight's power. And moonlight tender won our cooing
 praise Our fancy gave to all an added glory! That only hearts through lovers eyes can
 see; And yet we feel it is the old, old story, love thee, darling, built cannot be.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
At a Charitable Ball.

The aristocraic gathering of New York is the annual Charity Ball. At the last ball among the notable costumes were the following:-A white Swiss costume, with valenciennes lace trim ming.
 A dress of lemon co1ored satin, en princesse, with sleeves of silk. A pinked ruching of the silk surrounded the tram, and was displayed on the front with silk Russian lace. Natural flowers and pearl ornaments were worn with this costume.
 A dress of cream white damasse and gros-grain silk, made en princesse, and trimmed with Spanish lace, garnished with ]acqueminot rose ornaments of dead gold. { A dress of cream -colored gros- grain, with Jruby velvet, over which was hand somezlace ornaments diamonds.
 A toilet of white gros-grain with pleatings of tulle and valenciennes lace. The sleeves were also of valenciennes. The ornaments were diamonds. This costume was garnished with roses and violets.
 A costume of blue brocade and blue satin, profusely trimmed with point lace; sleeves of point lace, garniture of jacqueminot and Marshal Neil roses ornaments of diamonds.
 A dress of white brocade and white gross-grain, with sleeves of valenciennes lace; corsage Pompadour, with orna- ments of diamonds.
 A dress of white satin, with drapery of brocade and sleeves of Honiton lace. Diamond ornaments. The garniture was of fuschias.
 An elegant toilet of pale blue satin and brocade, empress style, and trimmed with crape fringe corsage en Pompadour ornaments of dead gold and blush roses.
 A costume of blue damasse and gros. grain silk, with trimmings of handsome fringe corsage la Verge; ornaments of diamonds.
 A costume of ciel blue satin and gros- grain, trimmed with bands and ruf1e of embroidered tulle in wood and gold colors. The corsage was Pompadour, filled with crepe-l1sse, caught with elegant diamond ornaments and finished with blush roses.
 A princesse dress of mauve brocade, trimmed with Breton lace. Diamond ornaments.
 A dress of black moir. Diamond ornaments.
 A dress of white gros-grain, trimmed with bands of black velvet embroidered profusely with large pearls. Pearls were worn with this costume. which was one of the hsndsomest at the ball.
 A toilet of pale pink gros-grain. with damasse drapings, edged with ] valenciennes lace. The corsage was Pompadour finished with valenciennes lace; ornaments of diamonds. A dress of white gross-grain made en princesse, and trimmed with white fringe. A dress of white brocade with sleeves and drapery of Russian lace, caught in the front by stuffed bird. Cameo ornaments were worn. A costume of cream-colored gros-grair and black velvet. Black Spanish lace formed the sleeves. Diamend orna- ments.
 A costume of maize brocade combined with blue s-grain. Ornaments were diamonds, turquoises, and natural | flowers
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

CAUGHT AT LAsr.-Here is the way 8 Montana paper has it t:-Koon-Gros- hong. For several years there has been a coon prowling around this city that has eluded all capture until Sunday night last, when Miss Fanny Groshong fol- lowed him to the Methodist parsonage and by the assistance of Rev. J. M. Aiken, succeeded in capturing him. When dressed he weighed about 150 pounds. We believe this is the second large coon that has been caught in this vicinity lately.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

REFRAcToRY.-A refractory Irishman in jail named Dennis McGinniss, refused to work. The, keeper said to him " McGinniss, you go to work or to the pump" "Niver," replied the Irish man. A second time the keeper ordered McGinniss to work, but he refused to budge an inch. "Now for the last time, McGinniss," exclaimed the keeper, "you go to work or to the pump" "Niver, sir," said McGinniss, strengthening up to the full dignity of man. "Begad, sir, I'll lave the Jail first"
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19
ADVERTISING RATES |:
INCONSTANCY.

A stripling plucks a flower fair; The bright gold of his maiden's hair, The azure of her eyes are there. Too fervent is his clasped hands heat
 The blossoms fragrance lasts an hour; He drops it wilted at his feet
 And plucks another flower. His maiden love, with soft caress And low words full of tenderness He close unto his heart doth press. His kisses steal away the rose
 That blooms in blushes on her cheek; A brief hours bliss-then forth he goes
 Another maid to seek.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

JAPANESE STUDENTS. Japanese stu dent at Yale College, New Haven, called on @ young lady and was invited to call again soon. He called again in about an hour. Another student, being in- vited out to dinner, was sitting at the table when the jar of current jelly was passel to him. He proudly and dex- terously turned the jarful of jelly out on his plate and felt jolly all the evening over his skill.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

ROBBED BY GUIDEs.-A party of Eng fish people ascended Vesuvius, when 8 lady, with her guides and chair carriers, became separated from others of the party. The villains threatened her with being carried to the crater unless she gave jewels and money. She could only promise money, and escaped. Ameri- cans are advised to leave money and jewels behind them, and to keep to- gether.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

TURKISH PROVERBS sigh falls to the ground. God makes the blind bird s nest. A smile answers every tear. Where there is soul there is 8 hope. An orderly house is blessed. Aims are silent prayer. The heart is a child that wants what it sees. Every accident gives advice. Chance is the best introducer. Man without judgment i; ship without anchor.
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

A BAD CAPTAIN.-A commotion has been made in Madrid army circles by the arrest of an infantry Captain on a requisition from Cuba. It Is said that he has six wives, all living, and that ke was under engagement of marriage to at least two young women at the time of his arrest,
Connecticut western news., 1879-02-19

DETERMINED.-Two lovers at South Lincoln, Mo-, were so anxious to get married the other day that they set out for the minister's house in furious storm, accompanied by two men to shovel path through the drifts.