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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
ITEMs OF INTEREST.

The first iron steamship was built in
1880.
Gold was discovered in California in
l849.
Why is the letter D like a sailor?
Because it follows the G.
The first almanac was printed by
George Won Purbach in 1850.
Until I776 cotton spinning was per-
formed by the hand spinning wheel.
The first steam engine on this con-
tinent was brought from England in
1853.
Ships are frequently on speaking
terms, and they lie to.-BoSton Tran
script.
1t is odd, and sometimes melancholy,
TO see man trying to make up his
mind" when he has no material on hand
to work with.
The difference between a sailor and
pugilist is, that one is lasted to the mast
and the other mashed to the last, or
ought to be.--OH City Derrick.
In round numbers 10000 900, or one
third of the French people, live in cities
and towns. In the United States the
proportion is one-fitth, and is rapidly in
creasing.
The first sovereign who adopted the
phrase, =" In the year of our Lord" was
Charles Ill, Emperor of Germany, $40.
1t is now the accepted mode of designat-
ing the year in all Christian countries.
The Smithsonian institute has sent
commission to the Pacific coast to make
a complete collection of all the fish found
in the sea, lakes and rivers of California
and the neighboring States and Terri
tories.
There are 10000 locomotives in the
United States, and each contains $500
different pieces, requiring renewal every
ten or twelve years. This conveys a
notion of the industries which railroads
foster.
The reduction in the aggregate de-
posits in the Irish savings banks during
the last three years amounts to $lS, $780,
600. In the three years of distress,
l86O-l-2. the reduction was SI5. 1916 600,
and in 1918 the decrease was $40, 1885,
600.
A Middleburg, Pa, mouse tunneled
an ear of corn. built her nest in it, and
was living on the grain outside. The
ear was eight and one-half inches in
length and nine and one-half inches in
circumference, and it contained 1000
grains of corn.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
Words Of Wisdom.

Truth is the shortest and nearest way
to our end, carrying us thither in a
straight line.
In the assurance of strength there is
strength. The strongest are weak with
out confidence.
He who despises praise will not be
likely to practice the virtues that would
entitle him TO it.
Many sweet fashioned mouth is
made hideous by the fiery and untamed
tongue within it.
Memory is not so brilliant as hope /;
but 1t is almost as beautiful, and a
thousand times as true.
In some apparently amiable natures
there are unsupported and unfathom-
able depths of resentment.
Melanthon said: Trouble and per-
plexity drive me to prayer-and prayer
drives away perplexity and trouble.
The mind of youth cannot remain
empty; if you do not put into it that
which is good, it will gather elsewhere
that which is evil.
There is no time in a MANS life when
he is so great as when he cheerfully
bows to the necessity of his position
and makes the best of it.,
The law of the harvest is to reap more
than you SOW. Sow an act and you
reap habit; SOW habit and you reap
character; SOW character and you
reap a destiny.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
A Plan to Make New York Fresh Water
Port.


James Cochrane, formerly of the
United States navy" gravely proposes
to convert New York harbor into mill
pond, for the benefit of commerce and
the Improvement of public health. In
the first place, he would build at the
Narrows, and at Throgg's neck, on the
sound, artificial dams with locks, which
would shut out tho ocean tides and con-
vert the bay and the water communi-
eating Herewith into a many-armed
fresh water lake, with a level five or six
feet above the present level of the water
at high tide.
Among the benefits promised by the
change are these:
The vast area of flats along the jersey
shores would be permanently flooded,
putting an end to their malarious ex-
halatiOns.
The depth of water could be regulated,
and would be uniform, thus saving that
portion of the large expense involved in
handling freight at the Wharves, due to
rising and falling tides.
The danger and cost of ferry bridges
would be Obvlated, with much OF the
difficulty and danger now attending the
navigation of ferryboats.
The water of the port would be fresh,
and fatal to barnacles and ship worms,
making the port desirable one for ship
ping awaiting freight.
The flow of the river would be steadily
toward the sea. so that the tedious an
chor watch might be dispensed with.
The surplus water could be used as
the source of mechanical power.
The aggregate saving promised for the
plan proposed amounts to millions of
dollars every year, and millions of lives
in time not stated. But the greatest
benefit is modestly withheld. In COM
paratively few years the vast areas of
waste water from Newark bay to
Throgg's neck would be filled up by
river silt, and under proper cultivation
would furnish all the garden truck re-
quired by the surrounding cities. The
value of such reclaimed land would be
enormous; while the narrow channels
that would carry off the inflowing fresh
water would probably be ample for the
needs of all the commerce that would
seek New York as an inland port
Scientific american.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
Treasurer of the United States"
Tie Life Of a Western Editor.

We have collected $3.50 cash during
the past six months, and lived on that
sum. We have given from fourteen to
sixteen hours labor every day, in
Guiding Sunday, each week we have
printed the Be1ltO1ItG1l. The Senli-
Weekly contained, when printed full,
about twenty thousand ems, MAX
ing forty thousand for the week,
which is the average printers weeks
work, without performing any other
labor. In addition to this weeks work
at the case we have looked after the
chores of the office, made up the paper,
cut and wet down the paper, washed the
rollers, worked the press, put up the
mails and carried the paper. We have
bought, begged or stolen the tirewood, ,
and chopped it with a borrowed axe.
We have done our own cooking, and
lived on one meal and cold lunch a
day, never getting good square one ex-
cept when a chance half-dollar fell in
our way, and we would feel so rich that
we would rush up to the California no.
tel. We have lived on boiled beef with
an occasional turnip, and not inire-
quently a boiled frozen potato and salt
for dessert. We would then change our
diet to soda crackers and sweetened
water for few days. There is nothing
so conducive to health as frequent
changes of diet. For the last week or
two we have been commanding on ba-
con and beans straight, with crackers
stepped in weak tea. What tobacco we
cannot beg we buy on credit. We have
not been in bed or lain on a mattress
since last May.-BsHtOn (CaI.) Ben
koaiaa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
TERMS, s1.SO A YEAR.
or the Coasts Of Sleep.

A land know, altar, yet near,
emote and dim, yet close and clear
A broad rich realm, by man untamed,
Our very own, yet all unclaimed.
Out from life's daily jar and fret
II shines, in tranquil borders set;
Upon it's shores earth's burdens iall
Aud fancy takes the rein DER all.
Dark closed the day; the twilight chill
In deeper gloom wrapped field and hill;
The augi winds howled loud and hoarse,
And shook the walls with savage force;
The air with snow and sleet was pilcd,
For winters fury gathered wild.
Spent with his wrath, stole away
To greet brighter, kindlier day.
Oh, soft upon that distant coast
The flashing waters leape1 anil to5sed;
The white sails hlled with halcyon air;
Green we're the woods hung pictured there
TRANCE iruitage there the sun doth kiss;
Lapt in those airs, 'iis rle with bliss;
1t subtle wine my pulses stirred,
Like rhythmic music family heard
On sunny slopes thick set with bloom
The senses thrill with strong perfume;
More vivid, yet more trail, those flowers
Than any blown in mortal bowers;
They nod, they bend, they glow, they move
They mimic human striiea and love,
AS all things meath those iar-of skies
Do gAily mock our earthly eyes.
Freod from ali trouble, pain and care,
Our hearts burst into blossoms there;
Tongues are unlooseued; the poets fire
Burns in each breast with new desire;
On wondrous harmonies OF song
The golden hours are borne along,
Till soul and sense, transused, seem one
In new-made forms OF lile begun.
ID. n. r. Goodale, in LfppfncoH.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
In a Time Of Trouble.

As an eagle from the height,
Looking down upon the lands,
On forests black as night,
Fair fields and desert sands,
Sees the traveller below
Losing heart, as league on league,
Long Wilderness show
No end to his fatigue
So faith amid her tears,
Beholding far beneath
The bright or gloomy bars
In the web of life and death;
Sees weary hearts that deem
The dark breadth is the whole,
Sees happy hearts that dream
The bright rays all their Loal.
Oh! let this faith be ours
That even mid the pain,
Above the present towers,
And sees the nearing gain;
While breadth by breadth, appears,
AS from the weaver's hand,
The pattern OF the years
Which God himself has planned.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14

Norris stood by the fence next MORN
ing, Miss Frannie, trowel in hand, on
the other side. There was a feeling of
expectancy in the heart of each as one
catches bits of moonlight through the
trees before the moon rises alb owe, and
shines out full.
Presently Frannie stopped down and
picked a dandelion that had gone to
seed, and commenced putting away the
downy top
"Give it to me-" said Norris; cit re-
minds me of something. Do you re-
member how the south wind loved the
dandelion, and, when he came to look
for it. he found it blown away?"
Yes" said she, 81 remember"
That is what have done," said he
81 don't know whether / have found it
again or not. If fIhave, it is called by
another name"
Frannie looked at him questioningly,
and then he told her of his having been
postman, of Mercy Hoyt. Here she
looked utterly amazed. But he did NOT
stop, and went on to tell of his foolish
love-that he only dared own to him
self when he believed her desolate by
her lovers loss-and how he had sent
her flowers and walked by the house to
hear her sing; how he followed up the
dream until he saw herself, and how lie
loved her.
She did not say anything for a mo-
ment, and seemed divided between
laughter and tears; however, the laugh
| ter had its way, and her merriment
brought both Con and Mercy from their
places.
whats the rowP" asked Con.
must tell" said Frannie, looking
at Norris, who shook his head. But she
went on. Mercy," said she, "you
must thank Mr.. Farnsworth for ali
those lovely flowers and mysterious
books that were sent you last winter u
Please" said Norris, pleadingly
"Well, WON'T" said she, "but it's
so. Say thank you,' Mercy"
| Con, seeing Norris embarrassment,
leaped over the fence directly among the
carefully tended plants, and made pro-
fuse apologies over the mischief he had
done, but gained his point by walking
off with Mercy.
II don't understand" said Norris,
presently.
"I do" answered Frannie. "Mercy
and / were both making Auntie Randall
a visit. Early in the spring Mercy fpli
on the ice and hurt herself, so that she
could not walk for some months. She
is engagedto Mr.. Kendrick, who, by the
way, isn't dead bit, but returned to the
city about the time you thought SO.
having no love affair of my own, natu
rally took great interest in hers, and
was her messenger. Indeed, think
was almost as glad as she when the let
tiers came"
" If you hadn't looked so glad,
| wouldn't have made such a mistake.
said Norris.
" am very sorry" she said, meekly
that l looked so. I'll never do il
again"
!" Never look glad9" said Norris.
" Please look so now, and tell me if ]
have found the flower lost"
Didn't give you rose once?" sht
answered; but her glad eyes told thu
rest.
"What a pair of feols we werer sale
Con, when it was explained to him
1--WE might have thought of that's beins
the way of it."
"Why should we?" said Norris. "-
don't care now"
'It is so ridiculous" said Con, "tC
think of your wasted sentiment over tht
wrong name"
1t wasn't the wrong girl, though.
returned Norris.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-04-14
Rates of Advertising.

Legal notices at established rates.
Marriage and death notices, gratis.
All bills for yearly advertisements co'-
lected quarterly. Temporary advertise
ments must be paid for in advance.
Job work, Cash on Delivery.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

STRANGE WEDDING.-One of the most
5 a tlingly novel matrimonial affairs that
ever came under our observation took place
in this city last Sunday evening The groom
was DR.. c. W. Meyer, chairman of the Ter
~ritorial Democratic Executive Committee of
Dakota, a kinsman of the Randolphs of Nir-
ginia and New Jersey, a well known news
paper man and one of the leading physicians
in the Hills. The bride was Miss Annie
Hizer, otherwise known as Little Butter
cup" for some time past an inmate of
Madame Mollie Johnson's fashionable serag
lilo. on Sherman street. The strange ceremo-
ny took place in Cooley & Doherty's opera
house, which was brilliantly Illuminated and
crowded with curious spectators among
whom were County Treasurer Robert Neill,
Major p. A. Gallagher, Col. J. T. McKenna,
Col. r. G. Webster, w. Ill. Stillwell, DR..
II 5. Law. representatives of the Pioneer,
Press and Times. the Knights of Cyrus of
almost in a body, and many other prominent
citizens. The bride was attended by Mad
ame Mollie johnson and a bevy of the frail
>isterhood in royal attire. Justice Clark,
armed with a formidable copy of the Dakota
Statutes, pronounced the formula which
made the strangely asserted couple man and
wife; and many of the lookers-on remained
70 a supper with flowing rivers of champagne
IN the rooms below.-Deadwood Poaeer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08
APRIL s. 1880.


ORANGE PREsBYTERY. The proceedings
IF this body at Washington, last week, as
exported by the Press, show that l. clergy
men and s elders were present; and after
sermon bv Rev. \. Currie, ex-Moderator
Rev. i. Ii. Dalton was called to preside.
\ deed from DR.. VI. ID. Savage was pre-
>ented, giving the P~resbytery a nice church
At Scotland Neck, recently erected by him,
at a cost of some 8, GOO, which Was accepted
and the clerk was directed to convey the
thanks OF the Presbytery to DR.. Savage, ask
ing the blessing Of God upon his Iabors.
Rev. j. w. Primrose, the Evangelist, was
then directed to visit Scotland Neck, and to
organize Il church at that place, II the way
leopen.
4 call from Nutbush Church, for a half
Of the time of Rev. Ii. + Jordan. was pre-
,ented, aud was laid over until the adj ourn-
ed meeting to be held ut Henderson, in May
next.
The relation of Rev. j. ii. Fitzgerald with
Durham church was dissolved at the request
Of himself and the church.
Bishop Bebee, of colored NJ. +. Church,
South. was introduced to the Presbytery
and invited to a seat as a visiting brother.
Historical sketchs of Chapel Hill and Raj
cigh churches, were read and received.
Rev. Ii. T. Darnall was elected agent of
Publication; Rev. d.. f. Jordan, agent Of
Education, and Rev. j. c. Alexander, agent
OF SuStentatlOn
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

PASSENGER TRAINS.
. :uu T. N. Leave Richmond daily except Sunday CEN
nectinz at West Point on Tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday with steamers for all
landings on the York river and for Balti-
more
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAINS
$50 4. NJ. Leave Richmond daily Except Sunday,
10 :09 A. II. ! connecting at Vest Point with steamers
for Baltimore on Monday, Tuesday, We'd
nesday, Thursday, and Saturday; with
steamers for New York OH Monday, w led
aesday, and Friday; with II aamers for
Providence and Boston on Tuesday and
Friday.
PASSENGER TRAINS.
ln:sa A. VI. Arrive AZ Richmond daily except Sunday
connecting at w est Point tuesday, Thurs
day, and Saturday with steamers from
Baltimore.
THROUGH FREIGHT TRAINS.
, 80 p. ". Arrive at Richmond daily except sunday
; TO- r Fl. connecting at West Point with steamers
from Baltimore, New York, Providence,
and Boston,
No transfer of freight at Richmond to or from south
en points Cars run through between Atlanta and
West Point.
Careful handling and dispatch, with lowest rates,
guaranteed.
Through bills of lading, with guaranteed rates, is
sued to all northern and western points.
For information, apply at office of the company
Twenty-third and Dock-streets, Richmond, Va.
feb l9-tf H. T. superintendent.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

VALUE OF SWAMP Muck. Some time age,
we remarked that an acre of swamp muck
Of good quality, 3 feet deep, was actually
worth SO, 600. No doht such a statement
is surprising. SO was the statement of Dr..
Iawes, sf England, that Il ton Of bran fed
cows. returned more than its cost In manure.
swamp muck. free from sand, contains ,
per cent. or 40 lbs. Of nitrogen in a ton.
Nitrogen is worth in the market % cents
a pound. So that 4 ton Of swamp muck
Is actually worth $40 for the nitrogen III IT.
All that is needed is to work up the muck,
50 as 70 make the nitrogen available. An
acre Of swamp muck } feet deep, contains
500 tons, and would require ; months to
draw out, at IT. loads a day. Few persons
realize the value Of the fcrtiliZing elements
af common waste matters which lie under
their feet. and the innumerable tons Of
matter, that may be available for fertilizing
purposes. and that much of the idle and
neglected material, represent Il vast
amount OF wealth.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

1t is impossible for any editor to get up
a newspaper that contains nothing bat alb
solute truth on every subject. The editor
OF the Rockingham Bee pertinently remarks
as follows
Editors must Of necessity. gather the
news from those with whom they come III
contact, and from their exchange papers.
They cannot undertake to investigate every
statement to ascertain that it j, absolutely
true. No one, we opine, will be found SO
very unreasonable az To expect this. But
in what other way could a strictly reliable
and truthful newspaper be gotten up?
The truth Is, the statements contained IN
the average newspaper are tar more reliable
and trustworthy than those made by the
average reliable gentleman. The best an
editor can do, like other people. IS not to
believe ali he hears-not more than hall OF
what he sees-and be sure that he does not
~wlltully and wickedly make mis-statements."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

Why We OMIT IT.-The FARMER AND
MECHANIC Is a Home Newspaper, not a
story paper. And the following from the
Winston RepuJEcan tells the rest
Regarding the story on our first page,
We would regret as little as yourself were 1t
crowded out altogether. We consclen-
tiously believe that the space can be more
u~sefuIly employed, and III that belief we
published nothing in the shape of a story
preceding January last. Hitherto, we have
had no expression of opinion, except beng
asked by several, why we did not publish a
story! Even now, 1t Is but experimental
and if our readers would help Us with their
views, the matter could be settled at once.
If We consult our own taste. 1t should be
dropped at once, although it would entail
more work and probably that is what we
viii have to do. Those short stories are
mere trash-containing generally about halt
an idea, and that, of necessity. but crudely
worked out. If We retain the story element,
We would like to publish a historical novel,
eontinued from week to week. Please
write us on this particular subject, as the
Ventilation of the matter may dra" out an
eSpresslon of opinion
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

Charlotte Observer: The Hornets Nest
Ritiemen have invited the Governor's
Guards of Columbia to visit the city on the
goth of May as their guests, and partici-
pate in the ceremonies incident to the pres
e%atation of a flag to the company.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

"ilmingt on Stu: Henry Alexander, a
Young colored man, about twenty years OF
age, and formerly "a resident ofGreensbor",
met with a severe accident at Lumberton
tuesday, night. 1t seems that he attempted
~ board the train. when he WAS caught IN
ONE way between the cars and had his
nigh fractured.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

~RiCHMoSD, YORK RIVER AND CHEsAPEAKE II. X.
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS.
~ TAXING EFFECT JANUARY 6, 1850.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-04-08

We have the Best stock OF arm AGoNS
and Farm Implements aud Machines III the
Southern states. " tr-the sole Manufactures
OF
Sla5thN Patent U,u E'.ttu.e. saqita.x Pc
tent Lerer Ntraw cutter TIE Old Do
minjDH Ca}cr M SMITHS smoking
Iobacco cutters; SMITHS Fftc-
tori ElcratofN Loose Iobuc-
60 Trucks, &C., &c. DC.
our stock i too large To enurnerate in an adj
NertiSement, but our full catalogue Will be
/ romptly sent To any address, on application.
y. B.-We have for sale. at a bargain. one Is
lfol>e Portable Engine, handsomely mounted
and in perfect order.
Also. a p Saw Cotton Gin and Condenser.
Both of these have been slightly used, and VIII
be sold low.
Address for catalogue or full particulars OF any
Machinery III outline.
H. NJ. SMITH & CO..
manufacturers
oct2 Richmond. Va
The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1880-10-15
THE NEXT CONGRESS.

ESTIMATES By BOTH THE LEADERS IN
wAsnINoToN-DEMo MAJOR
ITY PROBABLE.
WAsHINGToN, Oct. l4.-The Repnb-
lieans al Congressional headquarters are
so elated by their recent successes that
they are claiming both houses of Con
gress. The Senate, they say, will be
tie, but practically Republican through
Artbur's casting vote. In order TO &C
complish this, however, they must, in
addition TO carrying the country, defeat
both Randolph in New Jersey, Eaton IN
Connecticut, aud Wallace in Pennsyl-
vania, which they have not yet done.
They do not take into account either the
probable election of Fair in Nevada,
which will give the Senate to the Demo
Gratis by one majority il all their claims
should be admitted. A liberal estimate
Of their chances in the House fails also
u carry out their claims in respect to
that branch of Congress. They have
now 1872 members, and need fifteen
more TO make a majority. They esti-
mate for this gain as follows One from
Oregon, six from Ohio, and two from
| Indiana.
They claim also two from Iowa, the
TWO dTeeuDdCk OlSJTlcIb, w eaVer \
and Gillette's. These they will prob
ably have. In addition, they expect
one from tennessee, Taylor's, and two
from Virginia, aud they hope for one
from Florida and one from Pennsylva-
MIA, Wright's, and one from Wiscon-
sin, Deuster's. They are sure of none
of these, however, Taylor has the same
problem that he had four years ago,
when he had 700 majority, and Con-
gressmen Atkins writes here that not
only will Taylor be re elected, but tn at
Hook, the present Republican mem
Der, will probably be defeated. Ack-
len, Senator elect Gibson says, will
not succeed by his bolt in comprising
the election of Republican. A lib
eral estimate gives them only gain OF
ten, which will leave them five short
OF a majority. On the other hand they
will probably lose the Detroit and
Saginaw (Nea berrys and Harris's,
districts, in Michigan Whites and
Fishers. in Pennsylvania. and Elm
STEMS and Bailey's, in New York,
IA total of eight, leaving them net
gain of two. This is lower than the
estimate made by the Democratic com
mittee.