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Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

The following resolutions were adopted
by the New York 3reenback- Labor con
vention, which was held at Albany, March
25th.
We, the delegates of the National
Greenback Labor party, OF tho state OF
New York, in convention assembled,
Resolved, lst. That the United States
should issue all currency and make it a
legal tender at its face value in payment
Of all debts and dues, public or private,
and that all United States bonds about
falling due, amounting to nearly $780,
100000, should be paid in legal tender
money, and we denounoe as aswindle and
an outrage upon the labor and producing
interests Of the country any attempt by
congress 10 refund such bonds into other
bonds, as in the interest Of foreign and
American money lenders.
2. That there shall be no banks Of issue,
state or national.
8. That the contract system should be
abolished on all public works, and in
prisons and penal institutions.
4. That we favor the regulation Of inter
state commerce by congress, and transport
alton charges by the state legislature.
5. That we endorse the position Of the
Workingmen's party Of California, with
reference to the enforcement Of the laws O
that state, and that we favor law fol
the removal Of the Chinese from possible
contact with honest labor.
6. That graduated income tax Law
should be enacted and enforced.
z. That the law regulating the hours o
labor should be enforced.
8. That the delegates from this state, il
the Chicago convention, are requested t,
use their best efforts to secure the adop
tion Of platform in accord with tn
principles and objects herein set forth.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

From the P0ughkecpsie Eagle.
An oldt fisherman at New Ham
burg, being interviewed on the subject,
made quite an interesting statement:
"I've shot six or seven eagles the past
winter; Just wounded them so as to catch
them alive for parties in New York and
elsewhere. You see eagles come to the
mouth of Wappinger's creek to feed on
carp; that's the kind of fish that super
visor from the Northeast was talkin about
in the board all winter. Well, these
carp are red-they look like gold fish.
There's lots of EN- at the mouth Of the
creek, both this side and the other side oi
the Drake drawbridge. Did you ever see
an eagle go for one Of them? You didntt
Well, you ought to see the big American
emblem hover Tor carp. The higher he
gets over the creek the better he can see
Yes, that is strange, but it is just the SAINT
with trout fishing. II am on trout
stream, and think there are trout about
and can't see them, always scale tree
and get out on the branches and lool
down, for | tell you you can see a goot
deal better than you can from the bank oI
the stream. don't know why, but it il
so. I've seen an eagle Just skim the tor
OF the Ii. r. r. r, drawbridge, flying t
eastward, and when he reached the COW
inside, he'd raise one hundred feet ant
then just stay still and hover till he spieC
carp in the the water below, when he'C
circle down like a pair Of stairs, then he''
make a 'swoop' right into the water ant
come out with Mr., Carp in his beak, an,
as he'd raise again he shift the carp to hi
talons and fly away the Lord know
where. | tell you Bingfsher can't bea
an eagle on fishing excursion.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
Senator Bayard.

Letter in n. Y. Tribune.
Mr.. Bayard is not accounted wealthy
man. His townstolk think he is worth,
perhaps, 100000. He has an income
they say, from his investments, his salary
as senator, his attorneyship of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
railroad, and his law practice in vacations,
of about $4,000. He lives in a large,
plain, old fashioned mansion, which he
bought few years ago. 1t stands on the
crest of q ridge, about mile from the
principal business street, is surrounded
with spacious grounds, and commands a
superb view OF the city, the Delaware
river antSthe fertile country to The south
ward, as far as Newcastle. He has had
twelve children, of whom nine are living.
He is very much of a home man, is at
tached to his family, fond of books, and a
quiet methodical way of living, and is
rather cold, though always courteous, to
people outside of his immediate circle ol
friends. His political influence in the
state is strongest in bis own county oi
Newcastle. The other two counties are
dominated by the Saulsburys, who are moi
particularly friendly to him.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

From the Dallas Herald.
Ex.Gov ]. w. Throckmorton certainly
understands all the arts of an old Texan.
In his speech defending Ed. Bomar, at
Gainesville, after having spoken an hour,
he said.
"Gentlemen of the jury-it is said by
the prosecution that because the deceased
was in his shirt.sleeves when killed, he
had no pistol."
Here Mr.. Throckmorton pulled Of hi'
coat and stood before the Jury in his shirt
sleeves.
"You would say" continued Mr.
Throckmorton, that am not armed be
cause am in my shirt sleeves, Look! dc
you see my armsp" cried he holding W
his hands.
No sign OF aims could be seen.
Mr.. Throckmorton then drew pisto
from under his left arm, another from un
der his right, one from each boot, and {
huge bowie knife from the back of hi
neck, placing them on the table.
"You see, gentlemen, though in m,
shirt sleeves, could be well armed"
This was a clincher, and it carried tn
point, entirely destroying the argument o
the prosecution.
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The following is the full text of the bill
recently introduced in the senate by Mr..
Wallace to define the manner of purchases
Of public loans to be made by the secre'
tary OF the treasury: Be it enacted, ETC.,
That for the purpose of relieving the in.
dustries OF the country from the pressure
Of unnecessary taxation, by diminishing
the burden of interest upon the public
debt at the first possible moment, the sec
retary of the treasury is instructed tc
purchase and extinguish outstanding OBJ
legations Of the United States bearing
interest at six per cent. per annum, from
week to week after the passage Of this act
to the amount of not less than $5,000,0 ,00C
in each week until he shall have pur
chased and extinguished all such six pei
cent. obligations of the United States out
standing. The amount of the obliga
tions to be thus purchased and cancelled
in each successive week by the secretary
Of the treasury and the amount Of al
other purchases OF any outstanding Obliga
tions OF the United States to be made by
him in such successive week, shall be ad
vertised by him in the public press OF
Monday of each week during the pur
chase. The amount thus advertised b,
him shall be made for the account Of th
treasury. On Wednesday Of each weel
the purchase of outstanding six per cent
obligations of the United States, ordere,
| by this act to be made snail be made il
addition to and Independent of any pur
chase of outstanding obligations OF tn
| United States made by the secretary O
the treasury, for the account of the sink
ing fund and in conformity with the pro
visions Of the action of congress upon tn
subject.
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From Blackwood's Mngaziuc.

From BlaCkwOod'S MngaZrc.
Defoe's greatness lies so entirely in the
marvellous realism OF his amagination, if
we may use so paradoxical an expression,
and his character in a political point Of
view is so little attractive, that we could
have wished different choice. 1t is no
doubtltrue, as is well said by the last
biOgrapher of this strange g mus, that his
life was essentially that of a journalist
and political writer, and that his fctions
were but incidents in his career. But at
this distance these are the incidents which
tell. And the peculiarly of Deioe's i'm
aglnative works is. we think, specially
characteristic of the time, which was not
an age for distractions or elevated fancy,
but one which loved detail and that fc-
tion with the air Of fact in it Of which
| Oefoc was supreme master. The imag-
ination OF Addison was Of a loftier kind.
1t conceived an ideal character, while
Defoe only created an imaginary man;
but yet there is that resemblance between
them which runs even through the
portraits OF a peIiod-a resemblance
which, no doubt, has something to do
with costume, yet is more than costume
Sir Roger De Coverley is such noble
gentlemen as Defoe has no conception Of.
Yet he is set before us with all the tender
skill of miniature-painter-line upor
lime, tint upon tint-his peruke, his ruf
nes, his old hall and servants-idealizet
lonly so far as the genius that created hin
was OF spiritual kind, and had calleC
forth out OF the unknown a noble ant
tender human being, superior to all hi
surroundings, before proceeding to set hin
bodily before us, among the fresh field
and Old World habits in which he lived
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
MisreHaug,
WOULDN'T MARRY A MASON.

We were sitting together that bright
June afternoon. Brown.haired Nellie
Wilson lazlly turning over the leaves Of
book; her betrothed husband, Tom Chan
dos, enjoying his cigar out on the veranda,
half hidden from view by the climbing
roses, and my sad-eyed cousin, Mary Sea-
forth, sewing by the low, open window.
Nellie looked so pretty, nestled down in
the great crimson chair, her lovely face as
sweet and dimpled as child's, that one
could not help loving her, though she were
the most Self-willed, obstinate, provoking
little bundle OF feminine contraricty that
ever lived Shutting the book with OBJ
servabe energy, she remarked, in tone
of the deepest soemnity:
mo, | never would"
Never would what, Nelliep" asked
Cousin Many. Remember, dear, we are
ignorant Of your thoughts. "
"Why," replied Nellie, I'D never
marry a Mason, that wouldn't, if died
an old maid. Just fancy ones husband
belonging to lodges, taking degrees, and
possessing all sorts Of secrets, not one Of
which his wife is ever to know, ] detest
the whole brotherhood, and all their signs
and mysteries"
A faint wave Of color flushed for au in
slant over Mrs Seatorth's pale cheek.
"Did you not know that Harry was a
Mason?"
"No, Pardon me, did not mean to
say anything to wound Jour feelings
stammered Miss Nellie, glancing com.
passionately at poor Harry syoung widow.
II knew that Capt. Seaforth was brave
soldier, but never, until this moment,
that he was Mason"
"Yes, he was a member of the 'detested
Brotherhood and learned to love The
order for his sake. When | saw him
dead-sword and regalia by his side
mutely speaking Of life and glory past
there was no room in my heart for either
doubt or Jealousy that he had kept one
secret from me"
A sigh that was half sob welled W
E from the young widows broken heart
and, with bent head and tremulous lips
she silently left the room.
t eals aho woId merH pat ocIHow,odea m hor.ef :
M SuG SUI H. aUu,~ urOnn NV 'ONo"''s' "'''''' y
" Tnm I Wv, ieSt iIs' he comfortable so,t on III,
uorondo .v % and sm;I;nnlv annroached th
9 chair oil his pcrtinacious lady love.
wv tSs ,s .%sC yot mTtv SSi"s' N'
g "'0I. ~ so;d oIi R yonId ,T not marry Mason. %
q udr su haua nnu mUu thon"hts @ of bocominn onS m
oao yo" rauv rooIos ny ,u yna,tsrob bIe reselva
8 e"ou iho ouawarod rUn,eVe sanc;Iv I '"''' '''''
Hif mch. indeed. he your unalterabl
It determination, then, dear Nell, YOU wi
never be my wife; for I-don't look as
Won were ready TO annihilate mel al
a Mason!"
, .lf Won are n Mason, Mr.. Chandos, yo
u have shamefully deceived me; and | her
and now rive YOU back your promise, an
h with II the pledge of our betrothal.
She proudly drew from her finger a s,
\, nerb diamond ring, and calmly handed
e to Mr' Chanlos. Stake back your elf
- air. for I do assure Won mean to keen m
>. word. will NOT marry Mason"
% "Tbink again. dear" said Tom, gentl,
4 "You are a wee bit angry, lust now, an
~ u wonid be ungenerons Of me To take va
:, at % vour word Bv Tomorrow Won will hay
~ aoiten over vour net. and"
a. "Neverl" interrupted Nellie. turnip
u Iil Fl,.o hrtoSl,
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

From the New York Times.
A wholesale grocer in this city who bs
came rich in business, says his rule has al
ways been when he sold goods on credi
to at once subscribe to the local paper o
his debtor. So long as his customer ad
vertised literally and vigorously he rested
but as soon as he began to contract hi
advertising space he took the fact as evi
dence that there was trouble ahead ant
he Invariably went for his debtor. Sale
he, the man who feels to poor to make hi
business known is too poor to do business
The withdrawing Of an advertisement i
evidence Of weakness that business mel
are not slow to act upon.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
For Boys to Remember.

A gentleman advertised for a boy to as
sist him in his Office, and nearly fifty ap-
plcants presented themselves to him,
Out of the whole number he IN a short
time selected one and dismissed the rest
81 should like to know" said IA friend,
ION what ground you selected that boy,
who had not single recommendation?
"You are mistaken, my fcend, was
the reply; che had \ great many, and il
you care to listen will cnumeratc a few
of them. He wiped hi' feet when he
came in, and closed the door after him,
thereby showing that he is careful. He
Instantly gave up his seat to an old man
who is lame, showing that he is kind and
thoughtful. He took off his cap when he
came in, and answered my questions
promptly and respectfully, showing that
he is polite and gentlemanly. He picked
up the book that | had purposely laid on
the floor and replaced it on the table,
while all the rest either stepped over it or
showed it aside; and he waited quietly for
his tuin, instead of pushing and crowd.
ing, which cvinces i'm honest an orderly
disposition. When talked with him !
noticed that his clothes were cleanly
brushed, his hair in nice order and his
teeth as white as milk, and when he wrote
his name also noticed that his finger nails
were clean instead of being tipped with
Jet like that handsome little fellows in the
blue jacket. Don't you term those thing
letters of recommendation? dc, and
would give more for what can tell about
a boy by using my eyes for ten minutes
than all the fine letters you can bringm
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
What is a Cold ?

From the London Lancet.
1t is startling to discover how little we
know about the commoner forms OF di'
sease. For example "cold,' what is 1t !
How Is it produced, and in what does it
consistP 1t is easy to say that cold Is a
chill. A chill of what part Of the organ
ism? We know by daily experience that
the body, as whole, or any OF Its parts,
may be reduced to considerable lower
temperature than will suffice to give a
man a cold if the so-called chill be In
flcted upon the surface suddenly. 1t is
then the suddeness Of reduction Of TEN.
perature that causes the coldP 1t would
be strange if it were so, because few OF
the most susceptible Of mortals would
take cold from simply handling piece oi
cold metal, or accidental contact with ice.
The truth would seem to be that what we
call cold taking is the result Of sufficient
impression of cold to reduce the vital
energy of nerve centres presiding over the
functions in special organs. II this be the
| fact, it is easy to see why nature has pro.
vded the stimulus of a strong fit OF sneez.
ing to rouse the dormant centres and
enable them at once to resume work and
avoid evil consequences. This explains
why the worst effects Of cold do not, as a
rule, follow upon "chill" which excites
much sneezing. Shivering is less effective
convulsion to restore the paralyzed ner-
vous energy, but in a lower degree it may
answer the same purpose. The shiverlng
that results from the effects of a poison on
the nervous centres is a totally different
matter. We speak only of the quick mus
cular agitation and teeth chattering
which occurs whenever the body is exposed
to cold, and evil results do not ensue. 1t
follows from what we have said that the
natural indications to ward off the effects
of chill is to restore the vital energy OF
the nerve centres, and there is no more
potent influence by which to attain this
object than a strong and sustained effort
Of the will. The man who resolves not to
take cold seldom does,
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

From the Sunday kepublc'
Senator Edmunds is, without DOUBT, the
most critical man in congress. 1t has
long been the practice of some senators to
take their bills to him for approval before
introducing them. Sometimes he will
change a comma, word or sentence,
but when the bill he has seen comes uI
for action, he is pretty sure to favor it,
He is certain not TO oppose 1t. But it he
does not see q bill beforehand, look ou'
for himl
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

When the man of science deals with
some hitherto unexplained phenomena of
nature, he first collects all the available
facts, and then casts about in his mind for
some hypothesis which will bring them
into harmony with one another. The lat
ter process has been well called the "sci-
entifc use Of the imagination" and is
illustrated by the history of every physical
discovery. Thus the theory of graylta.
ton, which brought so many terrestrial
and celestial phenomena into harmony
with law, was, in the first instance. leap
Of the imagination on the part OF Newton.
The undulatory theory Of light sprang
from the effort of great mind endeavor-
ing to coordinate a vast body of facts,
which fell into order under its application.
In the same way, DIR Joule imagined that
heat is mode of motion among the ulti-
mate particles Of matter; and the truth Of
his brilliant "guess" was shown by the
competence of the theory to explain all
the phenomena which heat exhibits.
Among these guesses Of genius, many
have been futile; others have failed after
carrying their authors far on the road
toward explanation; while there are some
provisions which were correct though
they we're not capable Of proof ut the time
when they were made. Perhaps no phys
ical philosopher ever possessed more
forward-looking mind than Faraday, and
certainly none ever made more use OF the
scientific imagination. Many OF his views
only waited for veriication until the
means of research had been ENLARGED OIL
improved, and among these his anticipa'
tions in regard to what he termed the
radiant condition OF matter have received
remarkable conformation in some results
which have been obtained, and quite re
Gently given to the world, by Mr.. Crookes
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

Hotel accommodations for travellers are of
the greatest importance TO persons who have
to move about the country on business. Just
where TO 90" is what every man wants to know
when he leaves home. The Grand Union Hotel,
opposite Grand Central Depot, New York City,
Ia very popular resort, because the attend
ance there IA prompt and satisfactory. The
charges are reasonable and the menage COM
plete; try il. Families can live better for less
money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any
other iirat-class hotel in the city. Be careful
to see that Grand Union Hote Is on the sign
Nherc Won enter.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

When you visit or leave New York City, say
Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire, and
stop at Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite
Grand Central Depot. $50 elegant rooms re
duced to $l and upwards per day. Elevator
Restaurant supplied with the best Hors,
Cars, Stages and Elevated Railroad to oil
Depots. ,lB BE careful and see that GRAM
UNION HOTEL is on the sign where you enter
% the corner does not belong TO the arant
T1niou
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
or Interest to Treasury Girls.

The following are considered the rich
est congressman: Newberry of Michigan
Morton and Starin of New York, Lorinl
Russell of Massachusetts, Singleton O.
Illinois, Sharon and Jones Of Nevada
Don Cameron of Pennsylvania, Davis o.
West Virginia, Davis Of Illinois, McPher
son Of New Jersey and Baldwin Of Michi
gan. They all commenced life in poo
and humble circumstances.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

The Russian railway system presents
one novel and striking feature. The com
panies are bound to maintain at each
station, at their own cost, a mounted Cos
sack gendarme, who is armed with Ber'
dan and revolver, and forms part of the
very powerful railway police force" oi
Russia. Recently the companies have hat
to maintain from three to six Of these
gendarmes at their principal stations
and the total cost Of the force, falling
upon the shareholders of the Russian rail
way companies, now amounts to 650,00
roubles, or over S4O0, 900 per annum.
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The Greatest blessing.

A simple, pure, harmless remedy, that cures
every time and prevents disease by keeping
the blood pure, stomach regular, kidneys and
liver active, Is the greatest blessing ever con-
ferred upon man. Hop Bitters Ia that RENE
dy, and its proprietors are being blessed by
tbousands who have been saved and cured by
IL. Will you try iti Bee another column
Edqle,
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22
Auetg
SPRING IN FIELD AND WOOD.

/.
The earth awakes as from dreamless sleep,
And softly puts her dantiest garments on;
She binds around her gracefully zone
OF tender green, with blue embroidered deep.
Over that budding sun-tipped hedgerow peep
Such vivid emeralds as ne'er glanced in
stone,
Or in the crowns of mighty Cm,ar shown;
And violets stir in yonder wayside heap.
The tirstliug beauty of the wood is full
OF colors varied softly in their hue;
The rabbits frisk, and birds begin to sing.
The air is pure-most sweetly clear and cool
And heaven seems open throught the dis
tant blue,
The startling screams, and doves are light
on wing.
See through yon field the plowman drives his
share,
And the pert crow close fellows at his heel
And DER the furrow, slowly winding steal
Thin waves of mist that hover into air.
The upland lea is dotted here and there
With scattered sheep that, like to pearls
reveal
A glisteniug whiteness; and the cattle kueel
In full contentment with the Springs fresh
fare.
The crested wren is busy in the hedge;
The blaokbird runs, then resting, whistles
clear,
And the sweet lark goes caroling up the
sky.
A blush tiuge is OH the tir-wood's edge,
That pleases, yet a little tries the eye;
The squirrel, new walked, peeps out unmoved
by fear.
III.
The children from the neighboring village
school
Come forth to play with many merry peal
And shorten thus the hour for midday
meal,
And answer slowly to maternal rule
They dance and group themselves in circles
full,
Then, join their hands, and loose, and sud
den wheel;
Their movement such unconscious grace
reveal;
Recalling dainty Vatican, fresh and cool,
The babe laid down upon the grass crows fain
And creeping on would make to Join theii
sport:
The meadow rings and now young voice.
sing,
How clear the notes! They echo back again
OF innocence and Joy most true report
| These voices are the voices of the spring.
| -GOod Woods.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

Loss of Life-Thousands sink into an
early grave by not giving immediate at
tenton to. q slight cough which could have
been stopped by 25 cent bottle Of DR..
Bulls Couge Syrup.
Weekly Chillicothe crisis. (Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Mo.) 1878-19??, 1880-04-22

"The darky's hour is just before the
dawn, remarked Sambo, when he started
out before daybresk to steal o young
lchicken,